Basil Al-Sayyali (; born 30 November 2001) is a Saudi Arabian professional

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who plays as a

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for Al-Hazem.

Career

Al-Sayyali began his career at the youth team of

Al-Nassr Al Nassr Football Club ( ar, نادي النصر السعودي; '' Naṣr'' meaning ''Victory'') is a Saudi Arabian football club based in Riyadh. Formed in 1955, the club plays its home games at the Mrsool Park. Their home colours are yello ...

. On 2 February 2020, he signed his first professional contract with the club. He was first called up to the first team in April 2021 during the

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group stages. On 7 July 2021, Al-Sayyali joined newly promoted club Al-Tai on loan until the end of the season. He made his debut on 23 September 2021 in the 4–2 win over

Al-Ettifaq Al Ettifaq Football Club ( ar, نادي الاتفاق لكرة القدم) is a professional football club in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. Al-Ettifaq was established after the merging of three clubs in the city of Dammam at the year 1944. Al Ettifaq i ...

. His loan was cut short on 21 January 2022 and Al-Sayyali returned to Al-Nassr. On 27 August 2022, Al-Sayyali joined Al-Hazem on loan. On 16 March 2023, Al-Sayyali joined Al-Hazem on a permanent deal signing a four-year contract. On 17 March 2023, Al-Sayyali was called up to the Saudi Arabia national under-23 team for the first time.

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* 2001 births Living people Men's association football midfielders Saudi Arabian men's footballers Saudi Arabia men's youth international footballers Al Nassr FC players Al-Tai FC players Al-Hazem F.C. players Saudi Pro League players Saudi First Division League players {{SaudiArabia-footy-midfielder-stub