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Saud Abdulhamid Becomes First Saudi to Play in the Champions League
Saud Abdulhamid became the first Saudi player to feature in the UEFA Champions League after starting for French side Lens against Sporting CP.
Oct 14, 2026
Saudi defender Saud Abdulhamid, age 27, becomes the first Saudi player to feature in the UEFA Champions League since the competition was first held in 1955.
Abdulhamid started for French side Lens against Portuguese club Sporting CP in the second round of the league phase.
The match ended in a 2-0 defeat for Lens, with Abdulhamid substituted in the 68th minute.
The Saudi right-back had previously made his debut in European club competitions in the UEFA Europa League with Italian side Roma, before joining Lens in the summer of 2025.
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