Syrian star Omar Kharbin, striker for the Syrian national team and Al Wahda club in the UAE, made a major surprise with emotional statements expressing his strong desire to return to the ranks of Al Hilal Saudi club, stressing the depth of the relationship that binds him to this prestigious entity and its wide fan base.
In recent media statements, Kharbin said clearly: “I spent the best days of my life and football career within the walls of Al-Hilal Club, and I am fully prepared to represent the team again for free without any financial compensation whenever the team needs me, because I am a great lover of this entity that made my name in the sky of Asian football.”.
A golden history with the Asian leader
These statements bring back fond memories for Al-Hilal fans, as Kharbin boasts a rich history with the Riyadh-based club. He enjoyed his most successful period wearing the Al-Hilal jersey, particularly in 2017, a truly exceptional year for the Syrian star. That year, he was crowned AFC Player of the Year, becoming the first Syrian player to achieve this prestigious continental accolade, surpassing many of Asia's top players at the time.
During his time with Al-Hilal, Kharbin contributed effectively to achieving many local championships, most notably the Saudi Professional League and the King's Cup, in addition to reaching the final of the AFC Champions League with the team, where he was the top scorer of the tournament at the time, which cemented his position as one of the most prominent foreign strikers who have passed through the history of the Saudi League.
Continued brilliance with Al Wahda of the UAE
On the current technical level, Omar Kharbin continues to deliver impressive performances with his current club, Al Wahda of the UAE. This season has witnessed a remarkable goal-scoring spree by the Syrian striker in both domestic and continental competitions. His crucial goals have contributed to strengthening his team's position in the ADNOC Pro League standings, in addition to their strong performance in the AFC Champions League, confirming his continued high scoring ability and physical fitness.
International commitment with the Qasioun Eagles
Alongside his club commitments, Kharbin is currently with the Syrian national team in Qatar, participating in the Arab Cup, which runs until December 18th. Syrian fans are placing high hopes on Kharbin's experience to lead the "Qasioun Eagles" attack to advanced stages of the tournament, drawing on his extensive experience in Arab and Asian football.
Kharbin’s statement that he will play “for free” is a rare precedent in the world of modern professionalism, and it reflects the extent of the loyalty and belonging that the player feels towards Al-Hilal Club, which may resonate widely with the Al-Hilal administration and the blue stands that do not forget their loyal stars.
