Saudi Arabian international footballer Fahad Al-Muwallad is currently in intensive care following a serious accident where he fell from the balcony of his apartment in Dubai. The 30-year-old winger, who plays for Al-Shabab, suffered the fall on Thursday. His club confirmed the accident occurred at a home owned by the player.
Dubai police released a statement explaining that Al-Muwallad fell from the balcony of his second-floor residence. They further stated that investigations are ongoing, with more information to be shared upon completion.
Fahad Al-Muwallad has made 78 appearances for the Saudi national team, scoring 17 goals. He began his professional career at Al-Ittihad before transferring to Al-Shabab in 2022. The talented winger also had a brief loan spell at Levante in Spain, where he played two matches during the 2018 season. He represented Saudi Arabia in the World Cup that same year, playing in two games.
Al-Muwallad’s current teammates at Al-Shabab include former Wolves player Daniel Podence and Belgian international Yannick Carrasco. As the football community awaits updates, the thoughts of fans and players alike are with Al-Muwallad during this challenging time.