Sami Al-Najei
Saudi Arabia
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Sami Al-Najei 2023/2024 season stats
As a attacking midfielder, Sami Al-Najei has appeared in 20 Pro League matches this season, totalling 660 minutes at an average rating of 5.19. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Pro League midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pro League | 20 | 660 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 13 | 5.19 |
 AFC Champions League Elite | 8 | 269 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 6.80 |
| Total | 28 | 929 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 14 | 5.65 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.10 | 58 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.14 | 48 |
| Shots | 5 | 0.70 | 33 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.30 | 47 |
| Shot accuracy | 40.0% | n/a | 71 |
| Shot conversion | 20.0% | n/a | 88 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.50 | n/a | 86 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.14 | 75 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.27 | 29 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.14 | 28 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 31 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 23 |
| Key passes | 7 | 1.00 | 55 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.27 | 60 |
Sami Al-Najei has taken 5 shots with 2 on target (40% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 132 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 33rd percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Sami Al-Najei has 0 assists and 7 key passes , creating 2 big chances . Sami Al-Najei has set up 7 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 23rd percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 338 | 46.10 | 61 |
| Accurate passes | 278 | 37.90 | 55 |
| Pass accuracy | 82.0% | n/a | 34 |
| Long balls won | 8 | 1.09 | 19 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 3 | 0.41 | 65 |
| Backward passes | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Passes (final third) | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Sami Al-Najei has completed 278 of 338 passes at 82% accuracy , plus 3 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 61st percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 5 | 0.68 | 50 |
| Dribble attempts | 15 | 2.05 | 73 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 10 |
| Duels won | 35 | 4.77 | 48 |
| Aerials won | 4 | 0.55 | 51 |
| Touches | 450 | 61.40 | 63 |
| Possession lost | 99 | 13.50 | 74 |
| Dribbled past | 6 | 0.82 | 41 |
| Fouls won | 11 | 1.50 | 62 |
| Dispossessed | 2 | 0.27 | 6 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Sami Al-Najei completes 5 dribbles at a 33% success rate and wins 35 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 13 | 1.77 | 51 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Interceptions | 7 | 0.95 | 63 |
| Clearances | 0 | n/a | 2 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 44 |
Sami Al-Najei makes 13 tackles and 7 interceptions . That is a tackle roughly every 51 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 51st percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 10 | 1.36 | 39 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.27 | 72 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0.14 | 64 |
| Fouls per card | 5.00 | n/a | 33 |
| Foul involvements | 21 | 2.86 | 47 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Sami Al-Najei has committed 10 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5 fouls.
Positions played
Pro LeagueMainly attacking midfielder (5 appearances), also at left defensive midfielder (2) and right winger (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
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35 yrs
Sami Al-Najei previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AFC Asian Cup | 2 | 127 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 7.19 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro League | 24 | 1,419 | 2 | 4 | 23 | 37 | 7.11 |
 Kings Cup | 2 | 155 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 8.06 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro League | 21 | 947 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 18 | 7.04 |
About Sami Al-Najei
Pro League 2023/2024 season
This season in the Pro League, Sami Al-Najei has scored 1 goal across 20 appearances (9 starts), totalling 660 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Sami Al-Najei has attempted 5 shots with 2 on target, a 40% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Sami Al-Najei has created 0 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 5 successful dribbles from 15 attempts (33% success rate). Sami Al-Najei has contributed 7 key passes and 10 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Sami Al-Najei has registered 13 tackles (0 won), 7 interceptions, and 0 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 278 from 338 pass attempts, a 82% pass accuracy rate. Sami Al-Najei has won 35 of 65 total duels.
Discipline
Sami Al-Najei has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 10 fouls and winning 11.
About Sami Al-Najei
Sami Al-Najei is a 29-year-old midfielder playing for Al Nassr in the Pro League, representing Saudi Arabia. Sami Al-Najei is right-footed and wears the number 14 shirt. Born on 7 February 1997.
Most recent appearance
Sami Al-Najei's most recent match was away at Al Taawoun on July 26th. Al Nassr won 2-1. Sami Al-Najei played 3 minutes with a match rating of 0.
Recent matches
- July 26th2-1 winvsAl Taawoun(3 mins, rating 0)
- May 9th2-3 winatAl Ettifaq(22 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.09)
- March 3rd0-4 winatAl Riyadh(5 mins, rating 6.61)
- March 9th1-4 winatAl Diraiyah FC(11 mins, rating 6.48)
- December 21st3-0 winvsAl Fateh(13 mins, rating 6.54)
Next fixture
Sami Al-Najei and Al Nassr are next in action on October 12th against Al-Orobah FC in the Pro League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Al-Orobah FC vs Al Nassr match preview.
Teammates at Al Nassr
Sami Al-Najei currently plays alongside Kingsley Coman, Asser Housawi, Samú Costa, Haydeer Abdulkareem, Abdullah Al-Khaibari, Nader Al-Sharari, Sadio Mané, Majed Qasheesh, Bento, Nawaf Boushal, Abdulelah Al-Amri, Ayman Yahya, Nawaf Al-Aqidi, Mohamed Simakan, Ângelo, Sami Al-Najei, João Félix, Cristiano Ronaldo, Salem Al-Najdi, Ali Al-Hassan, Mohammed Marran, Abdulmalik Al-Jaber, Sultan Al-Ghannam, Saad Al-Nasser, Awad Aman, Abdullah Al-Hamdan and Iñigo Martínez at Al Nassr.