Biography
Who is Majed Abdullah?
Early life and family background
Majed was born in the Al-Baghdadia District of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. He was the second son of Ahmed Abdullah. His father worked as a football manager, which helped spark Majed's early interest in the sport. The family eventually relocated to Riyadh during the mid-1960s when his father accepted a position managing the youth team at Al-Nassr.
While attending Al-Jazaeria Elementary School, Majed frequently watched older students play football. He eventually joined his school team and a local neighborhood squad. Although he initially played as a goalkeeper, a chance opportunity to replace an absent striker led to a successful position change. He helped his team win a match 3-1, cementing his shift to an attacking role. Later, he and his neighbors formed a team called Al-Ittifaq, which eventually won a local championship tournament.
Professional career at Al-Nassr
After teammates and coaches recommended him to club leadership, Majed officially signed with Al-Nassr on November 10, 1975. He spent two years developing within the youth system before his promotion to the senior squad. He made his senior debut in a friendly match against the Moroccan club Al-Fath in January 1977. His competitive league debut followed shortly after against Al-Shabab on January 20, 1977. By March of that year, he secured his first start and scored his initial goal for the club.
Over the next two decades, he became a dominant force for Al-Nassr. He finished his career as the club's all-time top scorer with 260 total goals. His efforts helped the team secure five League titles, four King Cup titles, and the 1997-1998 Asian Cup Winners' Cup. He was also the top scorer of the Saudi League six times. Majed announced his retirement on April 12, 1998, following a major victory in the Asian Cup Winners' Cup final in Riyadh.
International football achievements
Majed Abdullah made his senior international debut in a 1978 tournament against Pakistan, where he scored two goals. He became a fixture for the Saudi Arabia national team, participating in multiple Arabian Gulf Cup tournaments. His success extended to the AFC Asian Cup, where he helped Saudi Arabia win their first title in 1984 by scoring in the final match against China. He also played a critical role in 1988 when the team retained the title after a penalty shootout victory against South Korea.
His international career included appearances at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, where he scored against Brazil. He also contributed to a silver medal finish at the 1986 Asian Games and another silver medal at the 1992 Arab Cup. His final appearances for the national team occurred during the 1994 FIFA World Cup, after which he retired from international competition. He remains the all-time leading goal scorer for Saudi Arabia, having netted 72 goals across 117 matches.
Birthday and age
Majed Abdullah was born on November 1, 1959, which makes Majed 67 years old today. That birthday falls under the Scorpio sign. Majed shares the date with 66 other famous people.
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