Zakaria Seraj Hawsawi (; born 12 January 2001) is a Saudi Arabian professional footballer who plays as a left back for Al-Ahli, on loan from Al-Raed, and the Saudi Arabia national team.
Club career Ohod Hawsawi started his career at the youth teams of Ohod. He made his first team debut for Ohod on 31 March 2021 in a 3–2 win against Al-Nahda. On 28 July 2021, Hawsawi signed his first professional contract with Ohod.
Al-Ittihad On 6 July 2022, Hawsawi joined Pro League side Al-Ittihad on a one-year loan with the option to make the move permanent. He made his debut for Al-Ittihad on 15 September 2022 in a 2–0 win against Al-Khaleej. On 30 December 2022, it was announced that Al-Ittihad had exercised the option to buy, thus signing the player on a permanent deal. He scored his first goal in a match against Al-Khaleej on 30 November 2023. During his time at the club, he was part of the squad that won the Saudi Professional League in the 2022–23 season and the Saudi Super Cup in 2022.
Al-Raed On 13 August 2024, Hawsawi joined Al-Raed on a three-year contract. He established himself as a regular starter during the 2024–25 season, making 21 league appearances and contributing defensively at left-back
Al-Ahli (Loan) On 1 September 2025, Hawsawi joined Al-Ahli on a one-year loan. Hawsawi was part of the Al-Ahli squad that won the 2025-26 AFC Champions League Elite Final, helping the club secure back-to-back continental titles. Known for his aggressive defending, physical duels, and versatility across the back line, Hawsawi contributed important defensive performances throughout the tournament despite receiving a red card in the final against Machida Zelvia.
International career Hawsawi earned his first call-up for the Saudi Arabia U23 national team during the 2021 Islamic Solidarity Games. He made 4 appearances throughout the competition as the Green Falcons finished in second place, earning a silver medal.
On 31 October 2022, Hawsawi was called up to the senior Saudi Arabia national team. He made his debut on 6 November 2022 in the friendly match against Iceland.
Career statistics Club
ClubSeasonLeagueKing CupAsiaOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsOhod2020–21MS League70———702021–22First Division290———290Total360000000360Al-Ittihad (loan)2022–23Pro League16030—20210Al-Ittihad2023–24101204060221Total261504080431Al-Raed2024–25Pro League21030——240Al-Ahli (loan)2025–2615100000000Career total9828040801182
Honours Al-Ittihad Saudi Professional League: 2022–23 Saudi Super Cup: 2022
Al-Ahli AFC Champions League Elite: 2025–26
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