Oday Dabbagh

Oday Dabbagh is a history-making Palestinian footballer, a prolific striker, and a key figure in Palestine’s rise on the international football stage. Born on December 3, 1998, in Jerusalem, Dabbagh began his professional career at just 16 with Hilal Al-Quds. By 19, he had become the West Bank Premier League’s top scorer, leading his team to multiple league titles and earning his first call-up to the Palestinian national team. His dominance at home soon opened doors abroad—first in Kuwait, where he won the league title with Al-Arabi and finished as the league’s top scorer in 2021. That same year, he made history as the first homegrown Palestinian to play in Portugal’s Primeira Liga, signing with F.C. Arouca. Over two seasons, he proved himself against top European competition, which earned him a move to the Belgian Pro League with Charleroi. In 2025, he joined Aberdeen FC in Scotland’s top division, where he helped secure the Scottish Cup—becoming the first Palestinian to win a European trophy and ending Aberdeen’s 35-year wait for silverware. For Palestine, Dabbagh has been a game-changer. Since his international debut in 2018, he has led the team to historic achievements, scoring key goals in major tournaments. His relentless drive and ability to deliver in crucial moments have cemented his status as one of the most influential Palestinian athletes of his generation. Now arriving in Egypt to join Zamalek SC, Dabbagh continues to inspire countless aspiring athletes, especially from his homeland. With a large and growing following, he uses his platform to show the next generation of Palestinian footballers that with determination and hard work, they too can achieve greatness on the global stage.