Hassan Kadesh
Squad number 14 · Al-Ittihad
Their 2026 World Cup
Hassan Kadesh travelled to the 2026 World Cup with Saudi Arabia, wearing number 14, without ever getting on the pitch. His side played 3 matches (2 draws and 1 defeat) and bowed out in the group stage (Group H), beaten by Cape Verde 0-0.
Defence went to Saud Abdulhamid (3 matches, 269′) and Abdulelah Al Amri (3 matches, 240′).
Another 9 players in the Saudi Arabia squad ended up the same way, without a single minute. The full run is on the Saudi Arabia team page.
Biography
Hassan Kadesh Mahboob (Arabic: حَسَن كَادِش مَحْبُوب, born 26 September 1992) is a Saudi Arabian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Saudi Pro League club Al-Ittihad and the Saudi Arabia national team.
Club career Kadesh began his career at Al-Ettifaq. He captained the side from 2015 until his departure in 2017. On 3 July 2017, Kadesh joined Al-Hilal on a four-year contract for a reported fee of SAR6 million. On 21 January 2020, Kadesh joined Al-Taawoun on a three-and-a-half-year contract. On 27 January 2023, Kadesh renewed his contract with Al-Taawoun. On 31 August 2023, Kadesh joined Al-Ittihad on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee reported to be SAR60 million, becoming the most expensive Saudi player in history.
International career He captained the Saudi Arabia national Under-21 team for two years and then joined the Saudi Arabia Olympic Team.
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