Muhannad Al-Shanqeeti

Muhannad Al-Shanqeeti
Personal information
Full name Muhannad Mustafa Al-Shanqeeti
Date of birth (1999-03-12) 12 March 1999[1]
Place of birth Medina, Saudi Arabia
Height 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in)[1]
Position Right-back
Team information
Current team
 Al-Ittihad
Number 13
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016–2018 Ohod 14 (1)
2018– Al-Ittihad 148 (6)
International career‡
2017–2019 Saudi Arabia U20 23 (0)
2019–2022 Saudi Arabia U23 10 (0)
2021– Saudi Arabia 5 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of August 15, 2026
‡ National team caps and goals as of September 8, 2025

Muhannad Mustafa Al-Shanqeeti (Arabic: مهند مصطفى الشنقيطي; born 12 March 1999) is a Saudi Arabian footballer who plays as defender for Pro League side Al-Ittihad and the Saudi Arabia national team.[2][3]

Career

Al-Shanqeeti began his career at the youth team of hometown club Ohod. He made his debut for the first team during the 2016–17 season. He scored his first goal for the club on 10 March 2017, scoring in the 2–0 win against Al-Adalah. He made 9 appearances and scored once during the 2016–17 season, helping Ohod finish second and earn promotion to the Pro League.[4] On 18 August 2017, Al-Shanqeeti made his Pro League debut for Ohod in the 2–0 defeat to Al-Batin.[5]

On 22 November 2018, Al-Shanqeeti joined Al-Ittihad on a free transfer.[6] On 30 June 2019, Al-Shanqeeti was chosen in the scholarship program to develop football talents established by the General Sports Authority in Saudi Arabia.[7]

On 28 December 2019, Al-Shanqeeti made his debut for Al-Ittihad in the 1–1 draw against Al-Fateh.[8] On 5 May 2021, Al-Shanqeeti renewed his contract with Al-Ittihad until the end of the 2023–24 season.[9]

On 18 March 2022, Al-Shanqeeti scored his first goal for the club in a 3–0 win against Al-Hazem.[10] Following his impressive performances in March, Al-Shanqeeti was awarded the Young Player of the Month award.[11] On 25 September 2023, Al-Shanqeeti renewed his contract with Al-Ittihad until the end of the 2028–29 season.[12][13]

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 16 January 2025
Club Season League King's Cup Asia Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Ohod 2016–17 Saudi First Division League 9100——91
2017–18 Saudi Pro League 5010——60
Total 141100000151
Al-Ittihad 2018–19 Saudi Pro League 000000—00
2019–20 Saudi Pro League 5010—1[a]070
2020–21 Saudi Pro League 24020—2[a]0280
2021–22 Saudi Pro League 28110—1[a]0301
2022–23 Saudi Pro League 11010—2[b]1141
2023–24 Saudi Pro League 211104[c]05[d]0311
2024–25 Saudi Pro League 14020——160
Total 103280401111263
Career total 117390401111414
  1. 1 2 3 Appearance(s) in Arab Club Champions Cup
  2. ↑ Appearance(s) in Saudi Super Cup
  3. ↑ Appearances in AFC Champions League
  4. ↑ Three appearances in Arab Club Champions Cup, and two appearances in FIFA Club World Cup

Honours

Al-Ittihad

Saudi Arabia U19

Individual

References

  1. 1 2 "FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021: List of players: Saudi Arabia" (PDF). FIFA. 4 December 2021. p. 12. Retrieved 14 December 2022.
  2. ↑ "مهند الشنقيطي - Muhannad Al Shanqeeti". Retrieved 3 January 2019.
  3. ↑ Muhannad Al-Shanqeeti at Soccerway. Retrieved 2026-08-16.
  4. ↑ "أحد قدم موسماً للتاريخ.. والصعود لدوري جميل إهداء للجماهير". alandyh. 6 May 2017. Retrieved 21 May 2017.
  5. ↑ "AL BATIN VS. OHOD 2 - 0". Soccerway. Retrieved 16 August 2026.
  6. ↑ جدة, عمر أمانات- (22 November 2018). "الاتحاد يعزز صفوفه بالشنقيطي". alyaum. Retrieved 16 August 2026.
  7. ↑ "21 لاعبا يفتتحون برنامج ابتعاث وتطوير المواهب". arriyadiyah.com (in Arabic). Retrieved 16 August 2026.
  8. ↑ جدة, عيسى المعلوي- (28 December 2019). "الاتحاد يسجل «الشنقيطي» ويشركه أمام الفتح". جريدة المدينة (in Arabic). Retrieved 16 August 2026.
  9. ↑ "نادي الاتحاد يجدد عقد مهند الشنقيطي حتى 2024". www.alriyadh.com. Retrieved 16 August 2026.
  10. ↑ "كسب الحزم .. الاتحاد يعزز صدارته". www.dawriplus.com. Retrieved 16 August 2026.
  11. 1 2 "سباق الاتحاد والهلال يقودهما إلى جوائز مارس". spl.sa. Retrieved 16 August 2026.
  12. ↑ Cikalleshi, Natasha (2 June 2026). "H19". Retrieved 16 August 2026.
  13. ↑ "الاتحاد يجدد مع الشنقيطي 5 مواسم". www.alriyadh.com. Retrieved 16 August 2026.
  14. ↑ Gazette, Saudi (15 May 2025). "Ittihad seals league title away from Jeddah once again". Saudi Gazette. Retrieved 16 August 2026.
  15. ↑ Gazette, Saudi (31 May 2025). "Al Ittihad end six-year wait to reclaim King's Cup crown". Saudi Gazette. Retrieved 16 August 2026.
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