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Women's national association football team representing Saudi Arabia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Saudi Arabia women's national football team (Arabic: المنتخب السعودي لكرة القدم للسيدات) is the official women's national football team of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The team is controlled by the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF), the governing body for football in Saudi Arabia.
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Nickname(s) | الصقور الخضر (The Green Falcons) الصقور العربية (The Arabian Falcons) | ||
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Association | Saudi Arabian Football Federation | ||
Confederation | AFC (Asia) | ||
Sub-confederation | WAFF (West Asia) | ||
Head coach | Lluís Cortés | ||
Captain | Bayan Sadagah | ||
Most caps | Lana Abdulrazak Sara Al-Hamad Bayan Sadagah (22) | ||
Top scorer | Al Bandari Mobarak (10) | ||
FIFA code | KSA | ||
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FIFA ranking | |||
Current | 174 ![]() | ||
Highest | 170 (June 2023) | ||
Lowest | 175 (December 2023 – June 2024) | ||
First international | |||
![]() ![]() (Malé, Maldives, 20 February 2022) | |||
Biggest win | |||
![]() ![]() (Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; 12 January 2024) | |||
Biggest defeat | |||
![]() ![]() (Girona, Spain, 17 June 2023) |
Colloquially called "the Green Falcons", Saudi Arabia played their first match in 2022 against the Seychelles in a 2–0 win in a friendly tournament in the Maldives.
Due to the influence of religious leaders in Saudi Arabia, active opposition of political leaders and sport administrators, and systematic discrimination against women's sport, a women's national team could not exist for a long time.[2] The creation of a FIFA-recognised women's national team was banned by law in 2008.[3] Systemic discrimination remained intact despite limited reforms, until the death of King Abdullah in 2015.[4]
With King Salman's ascension to the throne in 2015, talks about football reforms escalated. However, his son Mohammed bin Salman was the first to spearhead the reforms, including to women's football.[5] Saudi Arabia allowed women to attend football games since 2017, the first step for a future creation of a women's football team.[6]
In December 2019, the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) organised the first unofficial women's competition in the Jeddah area.[7] An official nationwide tournament, the amateur Saudi Women's Football League, was launched in February 2020, concentrated in three big cities: Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam.[8] Following the creation of the league, calls for a creation of a women's national team increased.[9]
On 11 August 2021, the SAFF appointed Monika Staab as head coach of the newly established women's national team.[10] Saudi Arabia played their first games in February 2022, taking part in a friendly tournament in Malé, Maldives.[11] They debuted on 20 February, beating Seychelles in a 2–0 win.[12] Following the successful debut, Lamia Bin Bahian, a board member of the SAFF, revealed a long-term plan to allow the team to participate in the first FIFA Women's World Cup in the next ten years, with the aim to become a dominant force in the Gulf, West Asia, and Asian level.[13]
The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.[14][15]
Win Draw Lose Fixture
18 September 2023 2023 SAFF Women's Friendly Tournament | Saudi Arabia ![]() | 0–0 | ![]() | Taif, Saudi Arabia |
20:30 UTC+3 | Stadium: King Fahd Sports City |
24 September 2023 2023 SAFF Women's Friendly Tournament | Pakistan ![]() | 0–1 | ![]() | Taif, Saudi Arabia |
20:30 UTC+3 | Report | B. Al-Hwsawi ![]() |
Stadium: King Fahd Sports City |
27 September 2023 2023 SAFF Women's Friendly Tournament | Saudi Arabia ![]() | 0–1 (a.e.t.) | ![]() | Taif, Saudi Arabia |
20:30 UTC+3 |
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Stadium: King Fahd Sports City Referee: Nodira Mirzoeva (Tajikistan) |
30 September 2023 2023 SAFF Women's Friendly Tournament | Saudi Arabia ![]() | 0–1 | ![]() | Taif, Saudi Arabia |
17:30 UTC+3 |
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Stadium: King Fahd Sports City |
8 January 2024 Friendly | Saudi Arabia ![]() | 2–0 | ![]() | Jeddah, Saudi Arabia |
18:00 UTC+3 | Report | Stadium: King Abdullah Sports City |
12 January 2024 Friendly | Saudi Arabia ![]() | 3–0 | ![]() | Jeddah, Saudi Arabia |
18:00 UTC+3 |
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Report |
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Referee: Doumouh Al Bakkar (Lebanon) |
19 February 2024 2024 WAFF Women's Championship | Saudi Arabia ![]() | 1–3 | ![]() | Jeddah, Saudi Arabia |
20:00 UTC+3 |
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Report | Stadium: King Abdullah Sports City Referee: Mohamed Juma (Bahrain) |
21 February 2024 2024 WAFF Women's Championship | Lebanon ![]() | 3–2 | ![]() | Jeddah, Saudi Arabia |
20:00 UTC+3 | Report |
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Stadium: King Abdullah Sports City Reserve Stadium Referee: Ahmed Gatea (Iraq) |
23 February 2024 2024 WAFF Women's Championship | Saudi Arabia ![]() | 0–2 | ![]() | Jeddah, Saudi Arabia |
20:00 UTC+3 | Report | Anaya ![]() |
Stadium: King Abdullah Sports City Reserve Stadium Referee: Alesar Baddour (Syria) |
7 August 2024 Friendly | Saudi Arabia ![]() | 0–1 | ![]() | Ostrava-Vítkovice, Czechia |
17:30 UTC+2 | Report (FMF) | Său ![]() |
Stadium: Městský stadion |
11 August 2024 Friendly | Saudi Arabia ![]() | 0–1 | ![]() | Kirchberg am Wagram, Austria |
20:00 UTC+2 | Report (FMF) |
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Stadium: Sportpark Kirchberg/Wagram |
Role | Name |
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Head coach | ![]() |
Assistant coach | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Goalkeeping coach | ![]() |
Team administrator | ![]() ![]() |
Video analyst | ![]() |
Team manager | ![]() |
Caps and goals correct as of 23 February 2024 after the match against Guam
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
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1 | GK | Sara Khalid | 2 August 1996 | 14 | 0 | ![]() |
21 | GK | Mona Abdulrahman | 27 October 1996 | 8 | 0 | ![]() |
2 | DF | Bayan Sadagah | 15 November 1994 | 22 | 1 | ![]() |
19 | DF | Nouf Saud | 7 November 2000 | 4 | 0 | ![]() |
4 | DF | Talah Al-Ghamdi | 18 November 1999 | 16 | 0 | ![]() |
DF | Aseel Ahmed | 25 March 1996 | 1 | 0 | ![]() | |
23 | DF | Raghad Mukhayzin | 24 October 1996 | 21 | 0 | ![]() |
5 | MF | Lana Abdulrazak | 22 May 2005 | 22 | 2 | ![]() |
MF | Layan Jouhari | 12 January 2001 | 7 | 0 | ![]() | |
8 | MF | Sara Hamad | 27 June 1992 | 22 | 0 | ![]() |
10 | MF | Seba Tawfiq | 13 January 2005 | 12 | 2 | ![]() |
MF | Juri Al-Johani | 27 November 2005 | 0 | 0 | ![]() | |
15 | MF | Moudi Abdulmohsen | 20 September 2001 | 5 | 0 | ![]() |
MF | Mariam Al-Tamimi | 8 December 2004 | 8 | 3 | ![]() | |
MF | Majd Al-Otaibi | 2006 (age 17) | 1 | 0 | ![]() | |
7 | FW | Mubarkh Mohammed | 19 December 1998 | 13 | 0 | ![]() |
9 | FW | Albandari Mubarak | 9 December 2001 | 17 | 10 | ![]() |
11 | FW | Fatimah Mansour | 10 December 2007 | 15 | 0 | ![]() |
FW | Fadwa Khaled | 25 January 2005 | 2 | 0 | ![]() | |
Houria Al-Shamrani | ![]() | |||||
Lulu Al-Obaid | ![]() | |||||
Asrar Muhammad | ![]() | |||||
Shorouk Al-Hawsawi | ![]() | |||||
Amira Abu Al-Samh | ![]() | |||||
Shaima Bilal | ![]() |
The following players have been called up to the squad in the past 12 months.
Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club | Latest call-up |
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GK | Salma Al-Dowsri | 7 November 2002 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
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GK | Hessa Al-Sudairy | 22 March 1985 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
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GK | Nawal Al-Gelaish | 24 January 1997 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
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GK | Laila Al-Qahtani | 25 September 2000 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
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GK | Reem Al-Bloushi | 21 January 2001 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Huriyyah Al-Shamrani | 14 July 2004 | 8 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Tahani Al-Yunbaawi | 1 October 1995 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Dalal Abdullatif | 17 September 1994 | 5 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Muneerah Ahmed | 24 April 1995 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Leen Mohammed | 22 March 2003 | 15 | 2 | ![]() |
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DF | Shuruq Al-Hwsawi | 25 November 1994 | 8 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Hala Khashoggi | 11 October 1999 | 3 | 0 | ![]() |
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MF | Al Jawharah Saud | 10 September 2000 | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
2024 WAFF Women's ChampionshipINJ |
MF | Renad Al-Sofyani | 18 May 2001 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
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MF | Rahf Al-Mansury | 25 April 1997 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
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MF | Tahani Al-Zahrani | 11 February 1996 | 3 | 0 | ![]() |
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MF | Rema Al-Thakafi | 24 December 1998 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
v. ![]() |
MF | Raghad Helmi | 3 August 1997 | 3 | 0 | ![]() |
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MF | Athaa Fahad | 13 March 1996 | 10 | 0 | ![]() |
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MF | Noura Ibrahim | 17 September 1998 | 17 | 3 | ![]() |
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FW | Al Bandari Al-Hwsawi | 9 May 1993 | 11 | 1 | ![]() |
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FW | Dalal Abdulwasi | 13 January 1995 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
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FW | Ameera Abu Al-Samh | (age 17) | 6 | 0 | ![]() |
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FW | Daliah Abu Laban | 4 April 1995 | 6 | 1 | ![]() |
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FW | Joury Tarek | 13 March 2003 | 17 | 0 | ![]() |
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FW | Moluk Al-Hawsawi | 10 January 2005 | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
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FW | Haya Al-Sunaidi | 30 August 2001 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
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FW | Abeer Nasser | 14 September 1998 | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
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INJ Player withdrew from the squad due to an injury. |
Most-capped players
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Top goalscorers
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So far, the team hasn't competed in the FIFA Women's World Cup, the Olympic Games, the Arab Women's Cup, the WAFF Women's Championship or the AFC Women's Asian Cup. They also haven't competed at the Asian Games yet, but as hosts for the 2034 edition they are automatically qualified.
The following table shows Saudi Arabia's all-time official international record per opponent:
Opponent | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | W% | Confederation |
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![]() | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6 | –5 | 0.00 | UEFA |
![]() | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 8 | –3 | 0.00 | AFC |
![]() | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 100.00 | CAF |
![]() | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | –1 | 0.00 | AFC |
![]() | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | –1 | 0.00 | AFC |
![]() | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 100.00 | AFC |
![]() | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 100.00 | CAF |
![]() | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 50.00 | AFC |
![]() | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | AFC |
![]() | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 100.00 | CAF |
![]() | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | +5 | 100.00 | AFC |
Total | 19 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 22 | 19 | +3 | 36.84 | — |
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