Jaber Asiri
Jaber Asiri (Arabic: جابر عسيري; born 24 September 1997) is a Saudi Arabian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Saudi Professional League club Al-Wehda.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jaber Nasser Shami Asiri[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 24 September 1997 | ||
| Place of birth | Muhayil, Saudi Arabia | ||
| Height | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Al-Wehda | ||
| Number | 20 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2016 | Al-Shaheed | ||
| 2016–2017 | Al-Wehda | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2017– | Al-Wehda | 52 | (7) |
| International career | |||
| 2017–2018 | Saudi Arabia U23 | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 7 October 2023 | |||
Club career
Asiri began his career at the youth team of Al-Shaheed. In 2016, Asiri joined the youth team of Al-Wehda. He made his debut for the club during the 2017–18 season. He scored his first two goals for Al-Wehda in a 2–1 win against Al-Tai on 20 September 2017. He made 23 appearances and scored goals during the 2017–18 season helping Al-Wehda win the MS League title and earn promotion to the Pro League.[2] On 2 March 2019, Asiri made his Pro League debut for Al-Wehda in a 1–1 draw against Al-Batin, coming off the bench replacing Ahmed Abdu in the 76th minute.[3] On 8 March 2019, Asiri scored his first Pro League goal for the club in a 1–1 draw against Al-Hilal.[4] On 10 September 2020, Asiri renewed his contract with the club until the end of the 2023–24 season.[5] During the 2021–22 season, Asiri made 15 appearances helping Al-Wehda earn promotion once again.[6]
Honours
Al-Wehda
- MS League/First Division: 2017–18, third place 2021–22 (promotion to the Pro League)
References
External links
- Jaber Asiri at Soccerway
- Jaber Asiri at Goalzz.com (also in Arabic at Kooora.com)