Malek Ali Mouath Al-Hawsawi (Arabic: مالك علي معاذ الهوساوي, born 10 August 1981) is a Saudi Arabian former professional footballer.
Mouath originally played as an attacking midfielder but was converted into a striker after moving to Al Ahli.
The new team changed Mouath's position from a midfielder to a striker, this step was the key of success and fame of the player.
[1] Later, when Sami Al-Jaber, the former Saudi Arabia striker retired, the manager changed Mouath's number from 23 to 9.
During the 2007 AFC Asian Cup he helped Saudi Arabia progress to the final by scoring 2 goals in the semi-final against Japan.