A historic achievement for Al-Qadisiyah Club in supporting Saudi national teams
In a move reflecting significant development and outstanding institutional work, the Saudi national football teams across all age groups, including the senior national team, have attracted a large number of Al-Qadisiyah players. The number of players called up reached 27, marking a significant milestone in the club's history and underscoring the quality of its academy's technical output. This impressive figure is not a coincidence, but rather the result of long-term strategic planning aimed at making the club the leading source of talent in Saudi Arabia.
Historical legacy: Al-Qadisiyah, a goldmine of Saudi talent
Historically, Al-Qadisiyah Club, based in Al-Khobar in the Eastern Province, has been known as one of the most important and prominent Saudi clubs in discovering and developing footballing talent. Over the past decades, the club has produced shining stars for Saudi football, leading the national team to continental and international achievements. Today, the club is rewriting history through its renewed focus on young talent, working to develop their technical and physical abilities within the club's facilities under the supervision of a select group of top coaches specializing in youth categories.
Al-Qadisiyah Club Company's Strategy and Vision for the Future
This move reflects the genuine desire of Al-Qadisiyah Club's management to build a solid foundation of young talent to reach the first team. This approach aligns perfectly with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 in the sports sector, which aims to cultivate a generation of athletes capable of competing globally. Investing in youth development ensures the club's continued success and provides invaluable support for national teams to achieve future championships, especially as the Kingdom prepares to host major football events such as the 2027 AFC Asian Cup and the 2034 FIFA World Cup.
List of Al-Qadisiyah stars in the Saudi national team
At the national team level, the squad includes four prominent players from Al-Qadisiyah Club: the outstanding goalkeeper Ahmed Al-Kassar, the star midfielder Musab Al-Juwair, the talented player Turki Al-Ammar, and the solid defender Mohammed Abu Al-Shamat. These players represent a strong addition to the national team's coaching staff's options in upcoming international competitions.
Qudsawi dominance in the age groups (under 21 and 20 years old)
As for the age groups, the Saudi Arabia U-21 national team's training camp in Riyadh included Al-Qadisiyah players Ammar Al-Yahibi and Iyad Hawasawi. The Saudi Arabia U-20 national team's training camp in Al-Ahsa also featured a strong contingent of players, with 11 included: Wissam Al-Juhani, Abdul-Ilah Al-Quwaizan, Mohammed Al-Qahtani, Fahad Al-Shammari, Muhannad Al-Qudaibi, Elias Al-Sheikh, Abdullah Al-Muhaysin, Basil Al-Abdi, Talal Harthi, Saeed Al-Dosari, and Fahad Al-Harbi.
Al-Qadisiyah's youth players: A bright future in the under-17 and under-16 national teams
Al-Qadisiyah's presence wasn't limited to the senior teams; it extended to the youth and junior levels as well. In the Saudi Arabia U-17 national team's training camp in Qatar, the squad included: Ali Makki, Ali Al-Hazimi, Fares Boushagra, Salman Al-Qahtani, Hamad Al-Shammari, and Abdullah Al-Batli. The U-16 national team's training camp in Taif also featured: Fadel Al-Sada, Mishari Al-Shammari, Abdulrahman Al-Attas, and Faisal Kamli. This progression confirms that the future of Al-Qadisiyah and Saudi football is decidedly green.
