1. Early life
Riyadh Sharahili was born on April 28, 1993, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
2. Club career
Sharahili's professional football journey began in youth academies before he moved into the senior professional leagues, playing for several clubs across Saudi Arabia.
2.1. Youth career
Riyadh Sharahili started his football career in the youth teams of Al-Nassr FC.
2.2. Senior career
Sharahili's senior career began in 2015, and he has since played for multiple clubs, progressing through different divisions of Saudi Arabian football.
2.2.1. Al-Fateh
On July 5, 2015, Sharahili joined Al-Fateh SC on a three-year contract after his release from Al-Nassr. During his time at Al-Fateh, he made 40 appearances in the Pro League without scoring a goal, and contributed to a total of 52 appearances and 1 goal across all competitions before his departure in 2018.
2.2.2. Al-Tai
On July 10, 2018, Sharahili moved to Al-Tai FC, a club in the First Division. He played 18 matches and scored 1 goal during his season with Al-Tai.
2.2.3. Al-Faisaly
Sharahili's time at Al-Faisaly FC was brief, as he joined the club on March 3, 2019. He did not make any appearances for Al-Faisaly during this period.
2.2.4. Al-Adalah
On July 12, 2019, Sharahili joined Al-Adalah FC, a newly promoted Pro League side. He made 16 league appearances, scoring 1 goal, and accumulated 20 appearances and 1 goal across all competitions for the club.
2.2.5. Abha Club
Sharahili signed a two-year contract with Abha Club on September 9, 2020. He became a key player, making 25 appearances and scoring 4 goals in his first season. On July 16, 2021, he renewed his contract with Abha until 2024. In total, he made 61 appearances and scored 6 goals during his tenure at Abha Club.
2.2.6. Al-Shabab
On January 28, 2023, Sharahili moved to Al-Shabab FC (Riyadh) on a four-year contract. He played 12 matches in the 2022-23 season and 9 matches in the 2023-24 season, contributing to a total of 21 league appearances. Across all competitions, he made 32 appearances for Al-Shabab.
2.2.7. Neom SC
Riyadh Sharahili's most recent transfer saw him join Neom SC, a First Division club, on July 18, 2024. He continues his career with Neom SC.
3. International career
Riyadh Sharahili has been an active member of the Saudi Arabia national football team, participating in significant international tournaments.
3.1. Senior national team
Sharahili began his international career with the Saudi Arabia national football team in 2022. As of early 2023, he has made 8 international A-match appearances without scoring a goal.
3.2. FIFA World Cup
Riyadh Sharahili was notably selected as part of the Saudi Arabia national football team squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
4. Career statistics
4.1. Club
| Club | Season | League | King Cup | Asia | Other (Crown Prince Cup/Arab Club Champions Cup) | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Al-Fateh | 2015-16 | Pro League | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | |
| 2016-17 | 17 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 26 | 0 | ||
| 2017-18 | 18 | 0 | 2 | 1 | - | 0 | 0 | 20 | 1 | |||
| Total | 40 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 52 | 1 | ||
| Al-Tai | 2018-19 | MS League | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 18 | 1 | ||
| Al-Faisaly | 2018-19 | Pro League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 0 | 0 | ||
| Al-Adalah | 2019-20 | 16 | 1 | 4 | 0 | - | - | 20 | 1 | |||
| Abha | 2020-21 | 25 | 4 | 1 | 0 | - | - | 26 | 4 | |||
| 2021-22 | 24 | 2 | 1 | 0 | - | - | 25 | 2 | ||||
| 2022-23 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | - | 13 | 0 | ||||
| Total | 61 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 64 | 6 | ||
| Al-Shabab | 2022-23 | Pro League | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| 2023-24 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 | - | 4 | 0 | 15 | 0 | |||
| Total | 21 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 32 | 0 | ||
| Career total | 156 | 8 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 186 | 9 | ||
4.2. International
| Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5 | 0 |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 |
| Total | 8 | 0 |
5. Playing style
Riyadh Sharahili primarily plays as a midfielder. He is known for his role in the central areas of the pitch. His height is 73 in (185 cm).