Field Insider
47.8
9%
Ratingi
20.7
13.4%
Seasoni
14.1
Valuei

Profile

PositionDefensive midfielder
NationalitySaudi Arabia
Age26
Date of birth12 Jun 2000
Birthplace
Height170 cm
Shirt number#61
ClubAl-Ettifaq
More about Radhi Al Otaibi →
Defensive midfielderalso played MID

Season stats

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24
Appearances
0
Goals
2
Assists
1608
Minutes

Domestic-league season · Al-Ettifaq.

Performance data · by competition

CompetitionAppsGAMinMatch
Pro League240216086.41
King's Cup5004506.74

Scout report

Squad depthDefensive midfielder

Radhi Al Otaibi is a 26-year-old defensive midfielder at Al-Ettifaq, rated 47.8 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 88th of 317 on scout potential in the Pro League. In his prime years, he has been a rotation option this season (52.5% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 3.02 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Otaibi.

Judged on this season alone, Otaibi graded 21 — a workmanlike campaign that ranks 16th of 29 of the 29 defensive midfielders in the Pro League, on 0 goals, 2 assists and 3.022 defensive actions per 90.

Year-on-year, that's broadly in line with last season (Season 24 → 21). Over the 3 seasons on record his form has trended upward, peaking in 2024/25.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 48, top 32% of the 29 defensive midfielders in the Pro League. At 26 Otaibi is in his prime years, and a market index of 14.1 reflects that trajectory.

From the career report
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Below his 2024/25 peak but holding a solid level — the platform for a return is there.

Peak: 2024/25Holding levelRemarkably consistent
Current potentialTop 32% defensive midfielders · Pro LeagueCurrent season16th of 29 defensive midfielders · Pro League16th-best defensive midfielder in the Pro League88th in the Pro League · potential9th-highest potential defensive midfielder in the Pro League
47.8
Ratingi
9th of 29 defensive midfielders
20.7
Seasoni
below regular-starter level
52.5%
Minutes
rotation minutes
3.02
Def. actions / 90
moderate defensive volume

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

3.02
Def. / 90
21
Tackles
29
Interceptions
5
Clean sheets

3.02 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 5 clean sheets across 24 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 0 goals and 2 assists — a useful bonus from the back.

Watch points

  • Game time. Only 52.5% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.

Outlook

With a Rating of 47.8, Otaibi carries the 9th-highest potential of the defensive midfielders in the Pro League (top 32%). Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (3.02 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). In the prime window — at or near peak market value, so the next two seasons are the ones to cash in or build around.

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

Season statistics

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

Shooting

Goals0
Shots on target1
Shots3

Passing

Assists2
Pass accuracy80%

Possession

Successful dribbles4
Dribble success20%
Fouls won31

Defending

Tackles21
Interceptions29
Blocks4
Fouls committed24

Yellow/red cards

Yellow cards3
Red cards0

Transfer news

No transfer news found for this player.