Moroccan striker Abderrazak Hamdallah made his mark on Saudi football history by scoring twice in Al-Shabab’s 3-1 victory over Al-Kholood in the King’s Cup. With these goals, Hamdallah is now tied as the all-time top scorer in the competition, cementing his place among the tournament’s legends.
The 33-year-old forward, who previously starred for Al-Ittihad and Al-Nassr, played a pivotal role in Al-Shabab’s win at Al-Hazm Club Stadium.
With the match level at 1-1, Hamdallah stepped up in the second half, scoring in the 65th and 80th minutes to secure his side’s advancement to the round of 16.
His composed finishes proved decisive, as Al-Shabab powered through a challenging tie to claim the win.
Hamdallah’s brace took him to 28 goals in the King’s Cup, equalling the long-standing record held by Amin Dabo, the Senegalese-Egyptian footballer who represented Saudi Arabia at the international level and passed away in 2020.
Dabo’s record had stood the test of time, but Hamdallah’s consistency and sharpness in front of goal have now brought him level with the legendary forward.
Speaking after the match, Hamdallah expressed his satisfaction with the achievement, noting the historical significance of his goals.
However, the Moroccan international remains focused on future challenges, as Al-Shabab continues its campaign in the King’s Cup.
The milestone has further cemented Hamdallah’s legacy in Saudi football. Having earned 25 caps and scored seven goals for Morocco, his success on the international stage is complemented by his prolific club career.
His ability to deliver in high-stakes moments has made him one of the most feared strikers in the region.
Next on Hamdallah’s agenda will be breaking the King’s Cup record outright. With Al-Shabab progressing to the next round, the forward has a golden opportunity to surpass Dabo and become the sole holder of the scoring title.
His performance in the upcoming matches will be closely watched as fans anticipate whether he can take his tally beyond 28 goals.
Meanwhile, Hamdallah is also eyeing another major record. With 130 goals in the Saudi Pro League, he is closing in on the all-time league scoring record held by Omar Al Somah, the former Al-Ahli star who netted 144 times in the competition.
Should Hamdallah maintain his goal-scoring form, he could soon overtake Al Somah and become the most prolific player in the history of the Saudi league as well.
In the rankings behind Hamdallah and Dabo, other notable figures include Nasser Al-Shamrani, who scored 18 goals in the King’s Cup, Majed Abdullah with 15, Cameroon’s Léandre Tawamba with 13, and Omar Al Somah with 12.
However, none of them come close to the 28-goal tally that Hamdallah now shares with Dabo.
Hamdallah’s continued brilliance at the age of 33 shows no signs of slowing down.
Whether in domestic competition or on the international stage, he remains a force to be reckoned with, and his record-equalling performance in the King’s Cup only adds to his reputation as one of the greats in Saudi Arabian football.
As the tournament progresses, all eyes will be on the Moroccan as he chases history and aims to make even more headlines.
