Osama Hawsawi

Osama Abdulrzag Hawsawi (Arabic: أسامة عبد الرزاق هوساوي, born 31 March 1984) is a former Saudi Arabian footballer who played as a central defender.

Hawsawi began his professional football career at Al-Wehda Club and soon after became a regular in the first team, playing as a central defender.

In April 2012, Hawsawi signed a two-year contract with Belgian side Anderlecht, making him the only member of the Saudi Arabia national football team to play in Europe at the time.

He appeared for his country for the 18th Arabian Gulf Cup and was a member of the Saudi team at the FIFA World Youth Championship.

In June 2018 he was included in the Saudi Arabia national football team for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia,[10] captaining his side in all three matches at the finals.