Hassan Al-Tambakti

Hassan Al-Tambakti (born 9 February 1999) is a Saudi Arabian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Al Hilal and the Saudi national team. In August 2023, he made history by joining Al Hilal from rivals Al-Shabab for a reported SAR46 million, making him the most expensive Saudi player ever. After debuting for the senior national team in 2019, he helped Saudi Arabia's U-23 side win the 2022 AFC U-23 Asian Cup, earning him a spot in the 2022 World Cup squad. At that tournament, he played a small but crucial role in the stunning 2–1 victory over Argentina, but later conceded a foul that led to a thunderous free-kick goal in a loss to Mexico, contributing to Saudi Arabia's group-stage exit. He scored his first international goal against Jordan in May 2025 and has since won multiple trophies with Al Hilal, including the Saudi Pro League and King's Cup.