Soulaiman Matar elKabech ( ar, سليمان مطر الكبش ; 1 July 1946 – February 2021) was a Saudi Arabian professional

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who played as a

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for Al Hilal and the

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. Matar began playing football with Al Watan and Al Shabab of Mecca before securing a professional contract with

Al Wehda FC Al-Wehda FC ( ar, نادي الوحدة, nādī al-waḥda, Union Club) is a multi-sports club from Mecca, Saudi Arabia, founded in 1916, making it the third oldest club in Saudi Arabia. The football section plays in the Saudi Professional League ...

. He played for Wehda in the 1962 King Cup final against

Al Hilal SFC Al Hilal Saudi Football Club ( ar, نادي الهلال السعودي), simply known as Al Hilal, is a professional multi-sports club based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Their Association football, football team competes in the Saudi Professional L ...

, and he joined Al Hilal the following season. Matar finished his career playing for

Al Ahli Saudi FC Al-Ahli Saudi Football Club ( ar, النادي الأهلي السعودي) is a Saudi Arabian professional football club based in Jeddah, that competes in the second division of Saudi Arabian football, following their relegation from the Saud ...

. In a 17-year club football career, Matar played in a record eight

King Cup The King Cup (sometimes spelled King's), officially known as The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques' Cup ( ar, كأس خادم الحرمين الشريفين), is the Saudi Arabian football knockout cup competition, run by the Saudi Arabian Foot ...

finals and six

Saudi Crown Prince Cup The Saudi Crown Prince's Cup ( ar, كأس ولي العهد) was the Saudi Arabian annual cup competition. It was the oldest domestic football competition in Saudi Arabia, its first edition was held in 1956–57, but was not crowned from 1975 unti ...

finals.

Club Career Stats

Records

*Most Al Ahli goals in Jeddah Derby: 13 goals.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Matar, Soulaiman 1946 births 2021 deaths Saudi Arabian men's footballers Saudi Arabia men's international footballers Al Wehda FC players Al Hilal SFC players Al-Ahli Saudi FC players