Khalid Al Ghannam

Following his move to Al-Ettifaq, Ghannam's current-season form is up 0% on last season (Season 0→54), while his Rating climbed 45→58. That makes this his strongest season for form to date.

Domestic career

Season	Club	Apps	G	A	Match	RTG	Season
2025/26	Al-Ettifaq · 7th	32	13	6	7.27	58	54
2025/26	Al-Hilal Saudi FC	5	0	0	6.7	—	—
2024/25	Al-Hilal Saudi FCLoan · 2nd	11	0	0	6.54	45	0
2023/24	Al-Ettifaq	6	0	0	6.65	—	—
2023/24	Al-Nassr · 2nd	14	0	0	6.65	46	0
2022/23	Al-Nassr	7	0	2	6.79	—	—
2022/23	Al-FatehLoan · 6th	22	3	4	6.79	55	22
2021/22	Al-Nassr · 1st	25	3	3	6.77	60	22

Domestic-league totals per season. RTG = Field Insider Rating (potential / ceiling); Season = age-blind form that year. 3 earlier seasons in the full career.

Saudi Arabia · international

Side	Apps	G
Saudi Arabia	8	0
Saudi Arabia U23	7	0
Saudi Arabia U20	3	1

Career caps & goals — tournament breakdown in the full career.

Scout report

Solid contributorGoal-getting Winger

Khalid Al Ghannam is a 25-year-old winger at Al-Ettifaq, rated 57.8 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 11th of 317 on scout potential in the Pro League. In his prime years, he has been a regular starter this season (71.6% of available minutes). He brings 0.78 goal contributions per 90 (0.53 goals, 0.25 assists). Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Ghannam.

Judged on this season alone, Ghannam graded 54 — an excellent campaign that ranks top 12% of the 35 attacking midfielders in the Pro League, on 13 goals and 6 assists in 32 appearances (0.78 involvements per 90).

Year-on-year, that's a clear step up on last season (Season 0 → 54). Across the 6 seasons we hold, it's his best return yet.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 58, top 9% of the 35 attacking midfielders in the Pro League. At 25 Ghannam is in his prime years, and a market index of 26.5 reflects that trajectory.

From the career report

Read the full career report →

A career still climbing — Ghannam is at his peak right now, and the curve hasn't flattened.

Peak: 2025/26Trending upBreakout: 2025/26Streaky4 clubs

Current potentialTop 9% attacking midfielders · Pro League Current seasonTop 12% attacking midfielders · Pro League4th-best attacking midfielder in the Pro League11th in the Pro League · potential3rd-highest potential attacking midfielder in the Pro League

57.8

Ratingi

3rd of 35 attacking midfielders

53.8

Seasoni

a solid contributor and squad regular

71.6%

Minutes

a regular starter

0.78

Goal contrib / 90

strong end product

Output in context · Al-Ettifaq finished 7th of 18 · a mid-table side

Goals

Assists

G+A

0.41

Goals / app

13 goals in 32 appearances (0.41 per game) — double figures playing for a mid-table side (7th of 18). He also laid on 6 assists, so the all-round involvement reads 19 goal contributions (0.59 per appearance).

Strengths

Availability. On the pitch for 71.6% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
Final-third output. 0.78 goal contributions per 90 (0.53 goals, 0.25 assists) — productive for the role.

Watch points

Few red flags. No obvious weaknesses in the current-season profile — consistency is the next test.

Outlook

With a Rating of 57.8, Ghannam carries the 3rd-highest potential of the attacking midfielders in the Pro League (top 9%). In the final third he profiles as a genuine goal threat (0.78 goal contributions per 90). Approaching peak years; value is still building (price multiplier 2×) with the best seasons likely ahead.

Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.

Per 90 & availability

Minutes played %71.6%

Available fixtures34 of 34

Goals / 900.534

Assists / 900.246

Goal contribution / 900.78

Defensive actions / 901.397

Player flow

Goal involvements19

Shot conversion %46.4

Shot accuracy %82.4

Pass accuracy %75

Dribble success %48.1

Cards / 900.164

Foul involvement / 902.752

Season-by-season progression

Rating (potential)Season (form)

Value & potential by age

Market valueRating

Solid = now · dashed = projected

The gold line is market value — an index (not €) blending rating, age and league. It climbs through the early 20s, peaks around ages 23–27 (~27), then tapers with age. At 25, Ghannam sits on 26.5, at or near its peak. The blue line is Ghannam's projected Rating — 57.8 today — recomputed at each age, so it follows the same rise-and-fall as a career matures and declines. Solid = up to today; dashed = projected.

Season statistics

Bars = where he ranks among wingers in the Pro League with 600+ minutes this season.

Shooting

Goals13

Shots on target28

Shots34

Passing

Assists6

Chances created42

Passes542

Pass accuracy75%

Possession

Successful dribbles51

Dribble success48.1%

Duels won123

Duels won %46.4%

Fouls won41

Penalties won1

Defending

Tackles27

Interceptions6

Blocks1

Fouls committed26

Yellow/red cards

Yellow cards4

Red cards0

Transfer history

Al-Ettifaq(back from loan)2025/26 – now

Al-Hilal Saudi FC(on loan)2024/25 – 2025/26

Al-Ettifaq2023/24 – 2024/25

Al-Nassr(back from loan)2023/24 – 2023/24

Al-Fateh(on loan)2022/23 – 2023/24

Al-Nassr2019/20 – 2022/23

Al-Qadisiyah FCuntil 2019/20

About Khalid Al Ghannam

Khalid Essa Muhammad Al Ghannam is a 25-year-old winger who plays for Al-Ettifaq, born on November 7, 2000 in Khobar, standing 171 cm tall. He is from Saudi Arabia. Al-Ettifaq currently sit 7th of 18 in the Pro League.

This season

In the current season, Khalid Al Ghannam has made 32 appearances with 13 goals and 6 assists across 2,191 minutes, averaging a 7.53 match rating over his last 10 rated games, with 4 yellow cards. His season has spanned the Pro League and the FIFA Club World Cup.

When Khalid Al Ghannam plays, Al-Ettifaq's record this season is 15W-8D-11L — and his match ratings average 7.27 at home against 7.24 on the road.

Recent matches

May 21, 2026: 1-1 draw away at NEOM (89 minutes, 1 assist, 7.3 rating)
May 14, 2026: 1-3 loss at home vs Al-Ittihad FC (90 minutes, 1 goal, 7.9 rating)
May 9, 2026: 5-0 win away at Al Khaleej Saihat (88 minutes, 1 goal, 7.9 rating)
May 4, 2026: 0-0 draw at home vs Al Najma (90 minutes, 8.2 rating)
April 30, 2026: 3-1 win away at Al Okhdood (89 minutes, 1 goal, 1 assist, 8.5 rating)
April 15, 2026: 0-1 loss away at Al-Nassr (89 minutes, 6.5 rating)
April 9, 2026: 2-3 loss at home vs Al Riyadh (90 minutes, 1 goal, 7.7 rating)
April 5, 2026: 3-2 win at home vs Al-Qadisiyah FC (88 minutes, 7.5 rating)
March 13, 2026: 0-1 loss away at Al-Fayha (90 minutes, 6.2 rating)
March 7, 2026: 1-1 draw at home vs Al Shabab (89 minutes, 1 goal, 7.6 rating)

Field Insider's view

Field Insider currently rates Khalid Al Ghannam at 57.8 with a Season form score of 53.8, ranking 11th of 317 wingers in the Pro League. See the full scout report for strengths, watch-points and the market-value outlook.

His honours include 4 career titles — among them the Arab Club Champions Cup and the Super Cup. Full list in the career record.

Career

Across 8 recorded seasons, Khalid Al Ghannam has totalled 160 club appearances with 24 goals and 18 assists for 5 different clubs. His busiest campaign came in 2025/26, with 32 appearances for Al-Ettifaq.

Khalid Al Ghannam's career has also included time at Al-Hilal Saudi FC, Al-Nassr, Al-Fateh and Al-Qadisiyah FC.

On the international stage, Khalid Al Ghannam has represented Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia U23, Saudi Arabia U20 — 18 caps and 1 goal in our records.

Transfer news

→ Al IttihadRumoured

Khalid Al Ghannam closing in on Al Ittihad move

90%

will it happen

A Khalid Al Ghannam move to Al Ittihad is gathering pace — 8 reports describe concrete progress (fee, terms or medical). The reporting is well-sourced (100% credibility), led by Transfermarkt (forum / transfers page), putting it at roughly 90% to complete.

100% credibility·11 reports·led by Transfermarkt (forum / transfers page)

The reports (11)

Low-trust source · 42%Goal
Goal reports Al‑Ittihad have revived interest in Al‑Ettifaq winger Khalid Al‑Ghannam and are pursuing him before the new season.
Goal reports Al‑Ittihad have revived interest in Al‑Ettifaq winger Khalid Al‑Ghannam and are pursuing him before the new season.
Trusted source · 85%Transfermarkt (forum / transfers page)
Transfermarkt shows transfer listings and transfer-thread discussion indicating interest/rumours about Khalid Al-Ghannam joining Al-Ittihad and lists transfer history and reported details.
Transfermarkt shows transfer listings and transfer-thread discussion indicating interest/rumours about Khalid Al-Ghannam joining Al-Ittihad and lists transfer history and reported details.
Mixed reliability · 50%Okaz (Saudi)
Al-Ittihad reportedly finalised the signing of Khalid Al-Ghannam from Al-Ettifaq (reports reference contract length and loaned players included); coverage notes potential NASSR priority/right clause existing in contracts.
Al-Ittihad reportedly finalised the signing of Khalid Al-Ghannam from Al-Ettifaq (reports reference contract length and loaned players included); coverage notes potential NASSR priority/right clause existing in contracts.
Mixed reliability · 50%Sportksa.net (Sport Saudi)ConcreteNamed source
Local Saudi sports news: Al-Ittihad opened negotiation lines and reportedly reached an agreement with Al-Ettifaq to sign Khalid Al-Ghannam.
Local Saudi sports news: Al-Ittihad opened negotiation lines and reportedly reached an agreement with Al-Ettifaq to sign Khalid Al-Ghannam.
Mixed reliability · 50%Nabd (syndication of Al-Riyadiyah report)ConcreteNamed source
Saudi sports paper 'Al-Riyadiyah' reported that Al-Ittihad agreed to sign Khalid Al-Ghannam on a five-year deal (also noted NASSR/Nasr priority clause in some reports).
Saudi sports paper 'Al-Riyadiyah' reported that Al-Ittihad agreed to sign Khalid Al-Ghannam on a five-year deal (also noted NASSR/Nasr priority clause in some reports).
Mixed reliability · 50%Klyoum (Arabic)ConcreteNamed source
Reports claim Al-Ittihad have concluded a deal to sign Al-Ettifaq winger Khalid Al-Ghannam; mentions a five-year contract and potential loaned players as part of the agreement.
Reports claim Al-Ittihad have concluded a deal to sign Al-Ettifaq winger Khalid Al-Ghannam; mentions a five-year contract and potential loaned players as part of the agreement.
Mixed reliability · 50%Al-Mashhad (Arabic)ConcreteNamed source
Multiple Saudi outlets report Al-Ittihad have reached an agreement with Al-Ettifaq to sign Khalid Al-Ghannam (five-year contract mentioned).
Multiple Saudi outlets report Al-Ittihad have reached an agreement with Al-Ettifaq to sign Khalid Al-Ghannam (five-year contract mentioned).
Mixed reliability · 50%WinWin (Arabic)ConcreteNamed source
Reports: Al-Ittihad have finalised a deal to sign Khalid Al-Ghannam from Al-Ettifaq on a five-year deal, with player-exchange/loans included in the agreement.
Reports: Al-Ittihad have finalised a deal to sign Khalid Al-Ghannam from Al-Ettifaq on a five-year deal, with player-exchange/loans included in the agreement.
Mixed reliability · 50%365Scores (Arabic article)ConcreteNamed source
Al-Ittihad reportedly agreed a deal with Al-Ettifaq to sign Khalid Al-Ghannam; reports state $10m (approx.) to buy out his contract in some articles and mention a five-year contract.
Al-Ittihad reportedly agreed a deal with Al-Ettifaq to sign Khalid Al-Ghannam; reports state $10m (approx.) to buy out his contract in some articles and mention a five-year contract.
Mixed reliability · 50%Asharq Al-AwsatConcreteNamed source
Al-Ittihad has reached an agreement to sign Khalid Al-Ghannam from Al-Ettifaq (five-year deal reported).
Al-Ittihad has reached an agreement to sign Khalid Al-Ghannam from Al-Ettifaq (five-year deal reported).
Mixed reliability · 50%Albilad (Saudi)ConcreteNamed source
Reports in Saudi media say Al-Ittihad are continuing negotiations with Al-Ettifaq to sign Khalid Al-Ghannam (links/interest reported).
Reports in Saudi media say Al-Ittihad are continuing negotiations with Al-Ettifaq to sign Khalid Al-Ghannam (links/interest reported).

Profile

Season stats

Performance data · by competition

Career

Scout report

Output in context · Al-Ettifaq finished 7th of 18 · a mid-table side

Strengths

Watch points