Five Jawwy Elite League Under-21 talents shine as Neom’s Ghaly Al-Shammari hits hat-trick

Ghaly Al-Shammari was the standout performer in the 10th round of the Jawwy Elite League Under-21, scoring three times as Neom beat Al-Watn 4-0 and joined the competition’s list of hat-trick scorers.

The latest round also highlighted emerging talent at Al-Hilal, Al-Ittihad, Al-Nassr and Al-Ahli, with decisive goals, individual skill and important defensive contributions all featuring prominently.

The battle between Al-Ittihad and Al-Ahli at the top of the table has increased attention on the competition, which provides young players with an opportunity to demonstrate their ability and attract the interest of coaching staffs. Matches are also available to watch free on STC TV after registering with an email address or phone number.

Al-Shujaa continues to impress for Al-Hilal

Sultan Al-Shujaa scored his second Jawwy Elite League goal in Al-Hilal’s match against Damac, continuing a series of promising performances for the club.

The forward has shown he can create danger from wide positions or by moving into central areas. He was one of Al-Hilal’s leading scorers at Under-18 level last season and has displayed a strong instinct in front of goal.

That includes reacting quickly to rebounds, as he did against Al-Fateh, and finding ways through opposing defences, as demonstrated by his goal against Damac. He celebrated that strike in the style of former Al-Nassr striker Jhon Duran.

Al-Bishri adds to Al-Ittihad’s attacking options

Adnan Al-Bishri took the attention during Al-Ittihad’s 4-0 victory over Al-Ansar, despite Ammar Al-Ghamdi returning to the scoresheet and goalkeeper Abdullah Flatah also impressing.

Al-Bishri scored with a powerful effort from outside the penalty area, catching the goalkeeper by surprise as the ball went into the left corner.

The player joined Al-Ittihad from Al-Ahli in summer 2025 and has now scored twice in the competition. His first goal came in the third round, and his latest contribution underlined the range of attacking options available to the league leaders.

Al-Shuwairkh makes crucial contribution for Al-Nassr

Naif Al-Shuwairkh did not score in Al-Nassr’s draw with Al-Riyadh, but his defensive work helped prevent defeat.

The defender, who recently moved from Al-Hilal, cleared Batal Al-Harthi’s effort off the goal line before making another important intervention to block a dangerous second-half shot inside the penalty area.

Al-Shuwairkh began his career with Al-Nassr in October last year and has offered encouraging signs of his ability to strengthen the club’s defence.

Aba revives Al-Ahli scoring challenge

Ziyad Aba scored both goals in Al-Ahli’s 2-0 win over Al-Ettifaq, taking his tally to six and moving within three goals of team-mate and leading scorer Musa Adam.

Aba had been among the early contenders for the scoring leadership before his rate dropped, but his latest display restored his momentum. He was particularly effective attacking from the right and making the most of limited opportunities.

Al-Shammari leads the way with three goals

Al-Shammari’s hat-trick against Al-Watn featured intelligent movement without the ball, well-timed runs beyond the offside trap and sharp positioning inside the area. His goals came through both his feet and his head.

He joins Mohamed Al-Eissa of Al-Ettifaq, Jefferson Ramos of Al-Fateh, Ammar Al-Ghamdi of Al-Ittihad, Daniel Al-Habib of Al-Fayha and Al-Ahli’s Ziyad Aba among this season’s hat-trick scorers.