Omar Al-Somah has officially left Al-Hazm following a single season, marking the beginning of an uncertain chapter for the Syrian striker after a decade-long reign in the Saudi Professional League. The 33-year-old made 26 appearances for Al-Hazm last season, contributing 9 goals and 1 assist before his departure was confirmed, alongside nine other players released by the club.
The striker's next destination remains shrouded in mystery. Major Saudi clubs have publicly distanced themselves from any interest, with Al-Feiha and Al-Faisaly both denying negotiations with Al-Somah during the transfer window. This coordinated denial from multiple Saudi sides suggests the veteran forward may be considering a move away from the kingdom entirely after spending the majority of his professional career there.
A Decade of Dominance in Saudi Football
Al-Somah's journey in Saudi Arabia began in 2014 when he joined Al-Ahli from Kuwait's Al-Qadsia. Over ten seasons across three different clubs, he etched his name into the record books as the all-time top scorer of the Saudi Professional League era. His tally of 161 goals stands six clear of Morocco's Abderrazak Hamdallah, who occupies second place with 155 strikes.
The Syrian's trajectory over the past 18 months has been turbulent. A move to Qatar's Al-Arabi in 2022 saw him spend two and a half seasons in the Gulf before returning to Saudi Arabia in January 2025 through Al-Orobah. Relegation forced another switch, leading to his brief stint at Al-Hazm, which now appears to have ended his kingdom ambitions.
With every prominent Saudi club denying involvement in his signing, Al-Somah faces a critical juncture in his career. Whether he seeks another move abroad or pursues a new challenge domestically remains to be seen, but his historic legacy in the Saudi league—built on relentless goal-scoring and nearly a decade of service—is already assured.
