

He's putting in a series of stellar displays for both Riyadh-based outfit Al-Hilal and the national team and is a key cog in Herve Renard’s system. Al-Faraj missed the team’s last few games and the quality he adds to the side, particularly in the middle of the pitch, was stark during his absence.
The veteran midfielder will need to summon every last ounce of his vast experience in the meetings with Argentina, Poland and Mexico as the Arabs seek to match their display in the tournament’s 1994 edition.
The left-footed player takes on average one shot per game, produces on average 2.1 dangerous passes in behind the defence per game.
Al-Faraj was injured for three weeks at the beginning of the year but rediscovered his best form against China in the AFC qualifiers. He also played a vital role in helping Al-Hilal reclaim the title in the Saudi Professional League.