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Central midfielderSaudi ArabiaPro League

Salman Al Faraj

Experienced headNEOM · 37 yrsTransferred to Al Faraj Salman
5.3
52.3%
Ratingi
2.5
77.9%
Seasoni
0.4
Valuei

Profile

Full nameSalman Mohammed Mohammed Al Faraj
PositionCentral midfielder
NationalitySaudi Arabia
Age37
Date of birth1 Aug 1989
BirthplaceMedina
Height181 cm
Shirt number#7
ClubNEOM
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Central midfielder

Season stats

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15
Appearances
0
Goals
0
Assists
587
Minutes

Domestic-league season · NEOM.

Performance data · by competition

CompetitionAppsGAMinMatch
Pro League15005876.71

Scout report

Experienced headCentral midfielder

Salman Al Faraj is a 37-year-old central midfielder at NEOM, rated 5.3 overall by Field Insider's model. A seasoned veteran, he has been a fringe squad member this season (19.2% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 1.23 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Faraj.

On the season, Faraj graded 3 for current form (age-blind), on 0 goals, 0 assists and 1.227 defensive actions per 90.

Year-on-year, that's a drop on last season (Season 11 → 3). Over the 5 seasons on record his form has drifted down, peaking in 2021/22.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 5. At 37 Faraj is into the veteran stage, where the age curve weighs on the projection, and a market index of 0.4 reflects that trajectory.

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Past his 2021/22 peak — the recent trend is downward, so buyers are paying for what's left, not what was.

Peak: 2021/22Trending downRemarkably consistent
5.3
Ratingi
below regular-starter level
2.5
Seasoni
below regular-starter level
19.2%
Minutes
limited game time
1.23
Def. actions / 90
light defensive volume

Output in context · NEOM finished 8th of 18 · a mid-table side

1.23
Def. / 90
5
Tackles
3
Interceptions
1
Clean sheets

1.23 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — light defensive volume, with 1 clean sheet across 15 appearances.

Watch points

  • Game time. Only 19.2% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.
  • Age curve. At 37, both level and resale value are on the downslope.
  • Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.

Outlook

Rated 5.3 overall — below regular-starter level. Defensively he reads as light defensive volume (1.23 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Veteran phase — a short-term, lower-fee proposition as both level and value decline (0.5× and falling).

Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.

Season statistics

Bars = where he ranks among central midfielders in the Pro League with 600+ minutes this season.

Shooting

Goals0
Shots1

Passing

Assists0
Pass accuracy89%

Possession

Successful dribbles7
Dribble success58.3%
Fouls won6

Defending

Tackles5
Interceptions3
Fouls committed7

Yellow/red cards

Yellow cards1
Red cards0

Transfer news

No transfer news found for this player.