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The new season hasn't kicked off yet, so squads are still settling as clubs finalise transfers and loans. We update from our data provider as moves are confirmed, so a few names may change before the opening weekend.
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Al Shabab most-used starting XI37 MATCHES
Al Shabab's most-used starting XI last season, across 37 official matches, was Grohe in goal, a back three of Hoedt, Yaslam and Shwirekh, and Carrasco, Thani and Hammami further forward. A predicted lineup for their next fixture appears here once it is scheduled.
- GKGrohe
- DEFHoedt
- DEFYaslam
- DEFShwirekh
- MIDBrownhill
- MIDSierro
- MIDAdli
- MIDHernández
- FWDCarrasco
- FWDThani
- FWDHammami
Team news
- No longer available: Grohe and Yaslam.
- Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 10 of the last 30 matches.
Compiled from the official lineups we hold for Al Shabab last season. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.
- Subiani to AbhaLoanJul '26
- Saadi to Al Khaleej SaihatFree agentJul '26
- Bushchan to PolessyaFree agentJul '26
- Allah to Al Taawon-Jun '26
- Camara to Al-NassrReturn from loanJun '26
- AzaizehReturn from loanJun '26
- Yaslam to Al-Ahli JeddahReturn from loanJun '26
- Bulayhi to Al-Hilal Saudi FCReturn from loanJun '26
- GroheFree agentJun '26
Last Season's Most Common Al Shabab XI
Based on 37 official matches last season
Players who have since left are flagged below. We switch to this season’s XI once enough matches are played.
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups last season.
Al Shabab fixtures
Al Shabab vs Al-Qadisiyah FC
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- Who started Al Shabab's last match?
- Al Shabab's starting XI on 20 May 2026 in the Saudi Pro League (4-1-4-1): Marcelo Grohe, A. Makki, W. Hoedt, A. Al Bulayhi, S. Balobaid, J. Brownhill, A. Azaizeh, B. Al Sayyali, Y. Adli, H. Al Hammami, H. Camara.
- What was Al Shabab's last result?
- Al Shabab lost to Al Najma 0–1 on 20 May 2026.
- When did Al Shabab last win?
- Al Shabab last won on 17 May 2026, beating Al-Ittihad FC 3–2.
- Who takes penalties for Al Shabab?
- Y. Carrasco has taken the most penalties for Al Shabab in the 2025/26 season, scoring 8 of 8.
- Who has made the most starts for Al Shabab in the 2025-26 season?
- Marcelo Grohe leads with 36 starts for Al Shabab across all competitions in the 2025-26 season.
- What formation does Al Shabab use most often?
- Al Shabab have used a 4-2-3-1 in 12 of their 34 matches in the 2025-26 season.
- Which Al Shabab goalkeeper has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
- Marcelo Grohe has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Al Shabab in the 2025-26 season, starting 36 matches.
- Which Al Shabab defender has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
- W. Hoedt has made the most starts as defender for Al Shabab in the 2025-26 season, starting 34 matches.
- Which Al Shabab midfielder has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
- J. Brownhill has made the most starts as midfielder for Al Shabab in the 2025-26 season, starting 32 matches.
- Which Al Shabab forward has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
- Y. Carrasco has made the most starts as forward for Al Shabab in the 2025-26 season, starting 31 matches.
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