Abderrazak Hamdallah Matches Saudi Pro League Scoring Record Milestone
Morocco international Abderrazak Hamdallah has added another landmark to his remarkable career in Saudi Arabia, drawing level with two of the league’s most prolific players for scoring against different opponents. His latest goal came during Al-Taawoun’s Saudi Roshn Pro League meeting with Al-Diriyah, where he helped his side recover from a second-half deficit.
Clayton Diandy had given the hosts the lead in the 50th minute. Hamdallah responded 16 minutes later, finding the net to make it 1–1 and ensure his name featured prominently in the round’s statistical headlines. The goal was more than an important contribution to the match: it also placed the Moroccan striker alongside Syria’s Omar Al-Somah and Saudi Arabia captain Salem Al-Dawsari in a rare league record.
Hamdallah scores against a record 27 Saudi Pro League teams
According to Opta data, Hamdallah has now scored against 27 different clubs in Saudi Pro League history. Only Al-Somah and Al-Dawsari share that achievement, making the trio the competition’s leading players for goals against a range of opponents.
The record reflects Hamdallah’s sustained influence across several seasons and clubs. He first made his mark in the Saudi top flight with Al-Nassr, before continuing his scoring form at Al-Ittihad and Al-Shabab. His move to Al-Taawoun in the previous summer transfer window gave him a new setting—and another opportunity to extend a career built on regular goals.
Scoring against so many teams is a measure of more than finishing ability. It also points to longevity, adaptability and the capacity to produce in different tactical environments. Hamdallah has faced a changing cast of rivals during his time in Saudi Arabia, yet has continued to find ways to affect matches. His equaliser against Al-Diriyah offered another example of that persistence: when his side needed a response, the striker delivered.
Al-Somah rivalry intensifies in the all-time scoring race
The latest goal has also sharpened the contest between Hamdallah and Al-Somah in the league’s broader record books. Hamdallah now leads the Saudi Pro League’s all-time goal-contribution standings with 184, combining 159 goals and 25 assists. Al-Somah is close behind on 183 contributions, with 161 goals and 22 assists.
The figures show two different routes to an almost identical overall impact. Al-Somah currently has the higher goal total, while Hamdallah’s greater number of assists has lifted him one contribution ahead. That narrow margin gives every appearance added significance as the two forwards continue to shape the league’s historical rankings.
Hamdallah is also closing in on Al-Somah’s record as the Saudi Pro League’s all-time leading scorer. His strike against Al-Diriyah was his 159th in the competition. Three more goals would take him beyond Al-Somah’s current mark and give him sole possession of first place. The milestone is within reach, although the timing will depend on form, fitness and the opportunities created by his team.
Why the record matters for Al-Taawoun
For Al-Taawoun, Hamdallah’s individual achievements have practical value as well as historical importance. A proven scorer can change the direction of a close match, provide a dependable target in the penalty area and give teammates confidence when a game becomes difficult. His equaliser against Al-Diriyah helped prevent the hosts from turning their early second-half advantage into a more decisive result.
His experience also gives Al-Taawoun a player familiar with the demands of the Saudi Pro League. Having represented three other clubs in the competition, Hamdallah understands the pace, defensive approaches and pressure that come with facing familiar rivals. That knowledge can be especially useful in a league where opponents often prepare carefully for established attacking threats.
For supporters, the season now offers two storylines to follow: Al-Taawoun’s progress in the league and Hamdallah’s pursuit of the all-time scoring record. Each goal could bring him closer to history, while also adding to a club campaign in which points and consistency remain the priority.
What comes next: form, fixtures and prediction
Hamdallah’s next challenge will be to maintain his scoring rhythm as Al-Taawoun move through a demanding run of Saudi Pro League fixtures. The schedule can quickly test a team’s depth, and the striker’s ability to stay available and convert chances will be important if his club is to build momentum. His record against a wide range of opponents suggests he is capable of making an impact beyond a single favourable matchup.
Any football prediction about when Hamdallah will break the scoring record should be treated cautiously. Three goals separate him from the mark, but football rarely follows a simple timetable: a striker may score in consecutive games or face a stretch in which chances are limited. Still, his current position makes the pursuit one of the league’s most compelling individual stories.
Hamdallah’s achievement against 27 different teams places him in elite company with Al-Somah and Al-Dawsari. At the same time, his 184 goal contributions have edged him ahead of Al-Somah in that category, while his 159 league goals leave him just three short of the scoring summit. The Moroccan forward is therefore chasing history on several fronts—not simply as a prolific finisher, but as one of the most influential players of the Saudi Pro League era.
With every appearance, the record race becomes more immediate. If Hamdallah continues to convert opportunities for Al-Taawoun, the league could soon witness a new all-time leading scorer—and another defining chapter in the career of one of Saudi football’s most consistent attacking stars.
