Yousef Al-Salem (, 4 May 1985 – 12 February 2023) was a Saudi Arabian professional footballer who played as a striker for several clubs most notably Al-Ettifaq and Al-Hilal. He was a member of the Saudi Arabia national team from 2007 to 2013.
Career Al-Salem began his career at Al-Qadsiah and made his debut during the 2004–05 season. Following the club's relegation to the First Division in 2008, Al-Salem joined Al-Shabab. In his single season with the club, Al-Salem won the King Cup and Prince Faisal bin Fahd Cup. In July 2009, Al-Salem joined Al-Ettifaq on a four-year contract. He scored 52 goals in 132 appearances in his four seasons at the club. Following the expiry, Al-Salem joined Al-Hilal on a free transfer. Despite not establishing himself as a starter for the club, Al-Salem went on to make 66 appearances and scored 10 goals with the club. He also won three titles with Al-Hilal. In September 2016, Al-Salem returned to Al-Ettifaq following his release by Al-Hilal. In March 2020, after almost two years without a club, Al-Salem joined Saudi Second Division side Al-Jubail on a six-month contract. In October 2020, Al-Salem joined Al-Thoqbah.
Al-Salem was a full international, who earned caps at all youth levels. He helped the under-23 side win the 2008 GCC U-23 Championship. He made his senior debut in 2007 and scored three goals for the senior side.
Death Al-Salem died on 12 February 2023, at the age of 37. The cause of death has not been specified, other than reports that he suffered an illness about three weeks before he died.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAl-Qadsiah2004–05Premier League103—41—421862005–06175—00—742492006–071610—00—3419142007–08163—11—52226Total592100520019128335Al-Shabab2008–09Pro League13222201021205Al-Ettifaq2009–10Pro League216—11—702972010–1124142332——29192011–1224112041104—40162012–13258211061—3410Total943964941657013252Al-Hilal2013–14Pro League120313030—2112014–15132301083—2552015–16122212041—204Total3748260154006610Al-Ettifaq2016–17Pro League1532000——1732017–18400000——40Total19320000000213Al-Jubail2019–20Second Division5200———52Al-Thoqbah2020–21MS League232————232Al-Jubail2021–22Third Division134————1342022–2366————66Total1910000000001910Career total269831882263292813369119
International + Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsSaudi Arabia200730200800200900201000201130201210201343Total113
Scores and results list Saudi Arabia's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Al-Salem goal.
+ List of international goals scored by Yousef Al-SalemNo.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition1 17 March 2013 Shah Alam Stadium, Shah Alam, Malaysia 1–0 4–1 Friendly2 23 March 2013 Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta, Indonesia 1–1 2–1 2015 AFC Asian Cup qualification3 2–1
Honours Al-Shabab King Cup: 2009 Prince Faisal bin Fahd Cup: 2008–09
Al-Hilal King Cup: 2015 Saudi Super Cup: 2015 Saudi Crown Prince Cup: 2015–16
Saudi Arabia U23 GCC U-23 Championship: 2008
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