Abdulmalek Al-Khaibri

2.1. Birth and Background

Abdulmalek Abdullah Al-Khaibri was born on March 13, 1986, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He primarily played as a midfielder, often in a defensive role, known for his strong presence and tactical discipline on the field.

2.2. Al-Qadisiyah

Al-Khaibri started his youth career at Al-Qadisiyah from 2003 to 2007. He then transitioned to the senior team, playing for Al-Qadisiyah between 2007 and 2008. During his time with the senior squad, he made three appearances without scoring a goal.

3.1. Al-Shabab FC (First Stint)

Al-Khaibri's initial period with Al-Shabab FC was a defining phase of his career, highlighted by a notable transfer controversy and numerous achievements.

3.1.2. Debut and Major Achievements

Following the resolution of his transfer dispute, Al-Khaibri made his debut for Al-Shabab on November 30, 2008, in a league match against Al-Raed. In his inaugural season with the club (2008-09), he contributed to Al-Shabab winning both the King Cup and the Saudi Federation Cup. He continued to be a key player, helping Al-Shabab secure the Saudi Professional League title in the 2011-12 season, a remarkable achievement as the team finished the season unbeaten. During this title-winning campaign, he made 11 league appearances. On November 25, 2011, Al-Khaibri scored his first goal for the club in a match against Hajer. His commitment to the club was further solidified on March 1, 2013, when he signed a new three-year deal with Al-Shabab. In the 2013-14 season, he played in all six matches of the King Cup, which Al-Shabab went on to win, marking their third title in the competition. After entering the final six months of his contract, Al-Khaibri chose not to renew his deal and departed the club at the end of the 2015-16 season.

3.2. Al-Hilal SFC

On June 5, 2016, Abdulmalek Al-Khaibri joined Al-Hilal, Al-Shabab's city rivals, on a free transfer. He signed a three-year contract with the club. In his very first season with Al-Hilal (2016-17), the club achieved a notable double, winning both the Saudi Professional League title and the King Cup. He continued to contribute to Al-Hilal's success, winning another Saudi Professional League title in the 2017-18 season and the Saudi Super Cup in 2018.

3.3. Al-Shabab FC (Return)

On July 6, 2019, Al-Khaibri made a return to Al-Shabab on a free transfer for his second spell with the club. He played for Al-Shabab until 2021.

3.4. Later Career

After his second stint with Al-Shabab, Abdulmalek Al-Khaibri moved to Al-Riyadh SC, where he played for the 2021-22 season. During this period, he made 15 appearances and scored one goal before retiring from professional football.

4.1. Saudi Arabia National Team

Al-Khaibri made his debut for the Saudi Arabia national football team in 2010. He consistently represented his country until 2018, accumulating 35 international appearances.

4.2. 2018 FIFA World Cup

In May 2018, Abdulmalek Al-Khaibri was included in Saudi Arabia's squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup held in Russia. Despite being part of the national team's roster for the prestigious tournament, he did not feature in any of the matches during the competition.

5.1. Club Statistics

5.2. International Statistics