Al Nassr is one of the most successful football clubs in Saudi Arabia’s history, having won the Saudi Professional League 9 times. With such sustained success over the decades, Al Nassr has been home to some prolific goal scorers. This article will provide an overview of the 10 players with the most goals scored for Al Nassr in official competitions. For each player, their overall contribution to the club will be highlighted along with some of their greatest goal-scoring achievements while part of Al Nassr.
Majed Abdullah – 172 Goals
Without question, Majed Abdullah is the greatest goal scorer in Al Nassr’s decorated history. Having debuted for Al Nassr in 1998, the Saudi legend went on to score a miraculous 172 goals for the club – more than any other player. Abdullah was the Saudi League top scorer 3 consecutive seasons from 1999 to 2001, scoring over 30 league goals in each campaign. His incredible goalscoring exploits led Al Nassr to 5 Saudi Premier League titles. Abdullah’s 172 Al Nassr goals place him comfortably as the club’s highest scorer of all time.
Vincent Aboubakar – 92 Goals
Although his Al Nassr career only started in 2021, Cameroonian striker Vincent Aboubakar has been downright unstoppable in front of goal. As Al Nassr’s central striker, he scored 92 times in just 89 total appearances. Despite playing far fewer games than others on this list, Aboubakar’s stunning goal ratio places him 2nd among Al Nassr’s all time scorers. In the 2021-2022 season, he was the Saudi Pro League top scorer with 27 goals. The highlight of Aboubakar’s Al Nassr tenure was his brace in the 2023 Saudi Super Cup final to lead Al Nassr to a 3-1 victory.
Hamad Al Montashari – 84 Goals
A loyal one-club man, Hamad Al Montashari spent his entire 15 year career with Al Nassr. As a crafty playmaker operating right behind the strikers, he tormented Saudi League defences by either scoring goals directly or setting up others. Al Montashari won a treasure trove of trophies at Al Nassr including 5 league titles. Although known more for his creative instincts, he still managed to score 84 official goals for the club – good for 3rd all time. Al Montashari will forever be remembered as one of Al Nassr’s most important players ever.
Saeed Al-Owairan – 81 Goals
Much like Majed Abdullah, Saeed Al-Owairan was an out-and-out goal machine during his prime years at Al Nassr. After his 1998 transfer from Al Hilal, Al-Owairan excelled for 5 highly prolific seasons. He scored 81 total goals, including 35 during Al Nassr’s 2000 league winning season where he was the division’s top scorer. Al-Owairan formed a lethal partnership with Majed Abdullah – terrifying defenders with their ruthless attacking quality. In total, Al-Owairan won an impressive 4 Saudi Premier League titles as an Al Nassr player.
Nawaf Al Temyat – 68 Goals
Something of a late bloomer, Nawaf Al Temyat joined Al Nassr aged 27 but went on enjoy 8 successful seasons at the club. A versatile forward capable playing anywhere along the front line, his 24 goals during 1990-91 campaign steered Al Nassr to that year’s league championship. Al Temyat was an invaluable squad player – starting matches or coming off the substitute’s bench to great effect with his 68 goals. Although he never won any individual scoring awards, Nawaf Al Temyat was an integral part of Al Nassr during his 200 total appearances.
Mohammed Noor – 64 Goals
Although his 64 career goals only places him 6th among Al Nassr’s all-time scorers, Mohammed Noor makes this list for his loyalty towards the club spanning 15 seasons. Joining Al Nassr all the way back in 1989, the target man was famed for his aerial ability and knack for scoring crucial goals. Despite never winning a league golden boot, Noor always chipped in with vital goals to keep Al Nassr competitive. Noor’s unwavering consistency resulted in 4 Saudi Premier League crowns for both himself and Al Nassr.
Jaffar Omran – 61 Goals
Something of a forgotten man in Al Nassr’s history, Syrian attacker Jaffar Omran deserves recognition for his goal-scoring exploits with the club. Omran was renowned for bombing forward from midfield and terrorizing defenses with his speed and shooting ability. He scored an excellent 61 goals in just 178 appearances while winning three Saudi league titles along the way. Omran’s standout campaign was 1992-1993 when he smashed in 19 goals to finish runner up in the golden boot race as Al Nassr finished league runners up.
Abdulrahman Al-Bishi – 56 Goals
A fox in the box type striker with lethal finishing skills, Abdulrahman Al-Bishi served Al Nassr admirably between 1993 to 1998. Although he never topped the league’s scoring charts, Al-Bishi compiled 56 goals thanks to his keen sense of positioning and poaching instincts. His ability to score crucial goals in difficult away matches became almost legendary. Al-Bishi deservedly earned himself a place among Al Nassr’s top 10 highest ever goal scorers through his uncanny consistency finding the back of the net when it truly mattered.
Abdul Aziz Al-Dosari – 49 Goals
A loyal 11 year servant for Al Nassr, cultured playmaker Abdel Aziz Al-Dosari contributed 49 official goals between 1997 and 2008. The gifted technician operated in the space between midfield and attack where he tormented defenders with his speed and tricky dribbling. Just as likely to set up goals as he was to score them himself, Al-Dosari formed the creative heartbeat of some stellar Al Nassr sides. Although he does not boast the individual scoring numbers of others here, Al-Dosari played a hugely influential role in five of Al Nassr’s league winning sides of the late 1990’s and 2000’s.
Sultan Al-Suwailem – 47 Goals
Rounding out Al Nassr’s top 10 highest goal scorers of all time is Sultan Al-Suwailem. A versatile, hard working striker capable of playing out wide or centrally, Al-Suwailem always gave 100% for the team over his 10 years and 247 appearances for the club. Debuting in 1975, he was known for scoring majestic long range strikes that wowed crowds. Although he never won a golden boot, Al-Suwailem scored key goals every year to keep Al Nassr in the title race. The image of him racing to celebrate goals with fans is still iconic at Mrsool Park Stadium. His 47 strikes places Al-Suwailem just barely inside the top 10 – a testament to his longevity and consistency.
Conclusion
In closing, while players have come and gone, Al Nassr’s tradition of success has been built upon the incredible goal scoring consistency of legends like Majed Abdullah, Vincent Aboubakar, Hamad Al Montashari and others mentioned here. These players etch their names into Saudi football folklore with their marvelous goal scoring tallies amassed wearing Al Nassr colors over the years. Generations of future fans will surely be regaled with stories recounting their scoring heroics. There is no doubt Al Nassr will continue enjoying prosperity so long as gifted attackers of this supreme caliber continue thriving for the club.
