Soulaiman Matar Al Kabsh (; 1 July 1946 – February 2021) was a Saudi Arabian professional footballer who played as a striker for Al Hilal and the Saudi Arabia national team.
Club career Matar began playing football with Al Watan and Al Shabab of Mecca before securing a professional contract with Al Wehda FC. He played for Wehda in the 1962 King Cup final against Al Hilal SFC, and he joined Al Hilal the following season. Matar finished his career playing for Al Ahli Saudi FC. In a 17-year club football career, Matar played in a record eight King Cup finals and six Saudi Crown Prince Cup finals.
International career In March 1967, Matar played with the Saudi Arabia national football team in a four match friendly series against Pakistan. He also played at the 1972 Gulf Cup.
Club Career Stats
ClubSeasonSPLKing CupCrown Prince CupTotalAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAl Hilal1962-63—1963-64—1964-65—310131965-66—+91966-67—Total—2060Al Ahli1967-68—+11968-69+3+21969-70—1970-71—+21971-72—+31972-73—+1+21973-74—1974-75—Total858West Team 1968-69—4Career total32
Records Most Al Ahli goals in Jeddah Derby: 13 goals.
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