Hassan Al-Enezi
Kuwaiti footballer (born 2000)
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Hassan Hamdan Al-Enezi [1](Arabic: حسن حمدان العنزي; born 1 September 2000) is a Kuwaiti professional footballer who plays as a center back for Kuwaiti Premier League club Kuwait SC and the Kuwait national football team.[2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Hassan Hamdan Al-Enzei | ||
| Date of birth | 1 September 2000 | ||
| Place of birth | Kuwait | ||
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position | Center back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Kuwait SC | ||
| Number | 44 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2012-2019 | Al-Arabi | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2019–2025 | Al-Arabi | 94 | (1) |
| 2025–2026 | Al-Ahli | 9 | (0) |
| 2026– | Kuwait SC | 0 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2023– | Kuwait | 28 | (2) |
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* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 30 October 2025 ‡ National team caps and goals as of 5 June 2025 | |||
Club career
Al-Arabi
Through the youth system Hassan has been one of the dominant defending players in Kuwait as when he was called up to the first team in the 2019-20 as a rotational player within the squad.
Five seasons in with multiple sideline injuries throughout 2024-25 season and 26th Gulf Cup[3][4] still was able to perform on top level.
Hamdan signed a five-year contract extension with Al-Arabi. However, under FIFA's transfer regulations concerning the protected period, he became eligible to unilaterally terminate his contract after completing three seasons, as he was under the age of 28, where issues accrued as the player used his extension as a portal way to release himself from his contract[5] Following his departure, Al-Arabi announced their intention to file a legal complaint against both Hamdan and Al-Ahli.[6]
Al-Ahli
On 16 July, Jordanian Pro League club Al-Ahli announced the signing of Hamdan.[7] He becomes the first Kuwaiti and second Gulf player to play in the league.[8]
On April 2, 2026 Hassan was suspended 4 months by FIFA after breaching his contract with Al-Arabi, also paying a fine and reimbursing the clubs.[9]
International career
Hassan Made his debut in 25th Arabian Gulf Cup and 2023 SAFF Championship where he scored a goal against Bangladesh. Became a regular starter throughout 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
Career statistics
Club
- As of 12 February 2026
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Continental | Other [a] | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Al-Arabi | 2019–20 | KPL | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2020–21 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 4 | 0 | 20 | 0 | |||
| 2021–22 | 20 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3[b] | 0 | 4 | 0 | 30 | 1 | ||
| 2022–23 | 21 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — | 5 | 0 | 29 | 0 | |||
| 2023–24 | 22 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3[c] | 0 | 3 | 0 | 30 | 0 | ||
| 2024–25 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7[d] | 0 | 3 | 0 | 27 | 0 | ||
| Total | 94 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 141 | 1 | ||
| Al-Ahli | 2025-26 | JPL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Career total | 103 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 152 | 1 | ||
- All appearance(s) in Kuwait Crown Prince Cup, Kuwait Super Cup, Kuwait Federation Cup, Jordan Shield Cup
- All appearance(s) in AFC Challenge League
International
- As of match played 5 June 2025
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | 2022 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 11 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 11 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 4 | 1 | |
| Total | 28 | 2 | |
Honours
Al-Arabi
- Kuwait Premier League: 2020-21
- Kuwait Emir Cup: 2019-20
- Kuwait Crown Prince Cup: 2021-22, 2022-23
- Kuwait Super Cup: 2021
Kuwait
- SAFF Championship (Runner Up): 2023
