Mohammed Al-Khilaiwi

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Mohammed Al-Khilaiwi's career is defined by his remarkable international record. With 163 caps for Saudi Arabia, he is among the most capped Asian players of all time. He represented his country in three consecutive World Cups, a feat that places him in an elite group. His contributions were crucial to Saudi Arabia's Asian Cup triumph in 1996, and his leadership at the back helped Al-Ittihad dominate domestic football in the late 1990s. Al-Khilaiwi's consistency and professionalism made him a role model for aspiring defenders in the region.

AwardsMohammed Al-Khilaiwi won the Asian Cup with Saudi Arabia in 1996 and was part of the Al-Ittihad team that won multiple Saudi Premier League titles. He was also a runner-up in the Asian Club Championship.

Records & Feats

Most capped Saudi Arabian player

Career Milestone·2003

With 163 caps, Al-Khilaiwi holds the record for the most appearances for the Saudi Arabia national team.

First Saudi player to reach 160 caps

Historic First·2002

He was the first Saudi player to reach 160 international appearances, achieving this milestone in 2002.