Hassan Tambakti

Hassan Tambakti is a physically imposing centre-back who joined Al-Hilal in 2022 after developing at Al-Shabab, and has since become one of the more prominent defensive figures in the Saudi Pro League. Tall and aggressive in the air, he suits Saudi Arabia's preference for a high-defensive line anchored by dominant headers. Still only 27, he has grown into a regular starter for the national team and his partnership with fellow Al-Hilal defenders gives the Green Falcons a solid base of club familiarity at the back — a notable advantage when defensive communication is under tournament pressure.