Goalkeeper Mohammed Al-Owais enters the Saudi national team’s anticipated match against Serbia, carrying with him a record full of numbers and immortal moments that have made him one of the most prominent goalkeeping stars in the history of modern Saudi football.
Al-Owais has significant international experience, having played 4 full matches in World Cup tournaments, totaling 360 minutes, starting with the match against Uruguay in the 2018 edition, and continuing with three matches in the 2022 World Cup.
The most prominent moment in his career remains the night of the historic victory over Argentina in the 2022 World Cup, when he delivered an exceptional performance at Lusail Stadium, during which he was crowned the best player of the match, surpassing the star Lionel Messi.
On a technical level, Al-Owais demonstrated exceptional skill, achieving a 93% pass accuracy rate in the 2022 World Cup – a figure that reflects his composure and ability to build play under pressure. He also made five crucial saves against Argentina, earning a rating of 7.9/10 in one of his greatest international performances.
His numbers did not stop there, as he contributed to keeping a clean sheet in more than 18 international matches, and was a crucial element in the Green team’s qualification for the Qatar World Cup, after his save percentage in the qualifiers reached 78%.
As the match against Serbia approaches, attention is once again turning to the "Lusail hero," awaiting a new chapter of brilliance in the green jersey.
