Abdulmalik Ahmed Abdulaziz Al-Oyayari (Arabic: عبد الملك أحمد عبد العزيز العييري; born 10 December 2003) is a Saudi Arabian professional footballer who currently plays as a right-back or defensive midfielder for Saudi First Division League club Neom.[1][2]

Career

Al-Oyayari began his career at the youth team of Al-Taawoun. On 8 October 2021, Al-Oyayari signed his first professional contract with the club.[3] On 17 October 2021, Al-Oyayari made his debut for Al-Taawoun by starting in the 3–0 defeat to Al-Fateh.[4] On 4 November 2021, Al-Oyayari scored his first goal for the club in a 3–1 win against Al-Ettifaq.[5] Al-Oyayari ended his first season at the club making 23 appearances across all competitions and scoring 1 goal. On 2 October 2022, Al-Oyayari was substituted off the pitch after getting injured in the league match against Al-Hilal. Later, it was announced that he had injured his ACL and would undergo surgery.[6] Al-Oyayari made his return on 9 May 2023 in the 2–1 win against derby rivals Al-Raed.[7] On 31 August 2023, Al-Oyayari was awarded the Young Player of the Month award for his impressive performances in August.[8] On 23 May 2024, Al-Oyayari scored the opening goal in a 1–1 draw against Al-Fayha.[9] On 27 May 2024, Al-Oyayari scored a 90th-minute winner against Al-Ettifaq, helping Al-Taawoun finish fourth and qualify to the AFC Champions League Two.[10]

On 12 July 2024, Al-Oyayari joined Saudi First Division League club Neom.[11]

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 27 May 2024[2]
Club Season League King Cup Asia Other Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Al-Taawoun 2021–22 17 1 1 0 5 0 23 1
2022–23 7 0 0 0 7 0
2023–24 25 2 2 0 27 2
Total 49 3 3 0 5 0 0 0 57 3
Career totals 49 3 3 0 5 0 0 0 57 3

Honours

Individual

References

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