Background and career
Omar Jehad Al Somah (Arabic: عُمَر جِهَاد السُّومَة; born 23 March 1989) is a Syrian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Syrian Premier League club Al-Wahda and the Syria national team. Nicknamed in Syria as Al ʿAggied (Arabic: الْعَكِيْد) which is a historical civil character in Damascus known for participating in the resistance against occupiers and for being courageous, helpful, and generous.
Al Somah started his career at local club Al-Futowa, before joining Kuwaiti side Qadsia in 2011. In July 2014, Al Somah joined Al-Ahli in the Saudi Pro League. He went on to become the league top goalscorer in 2015, 2016 and 2017. He helped Al-Ahli win the league in 2016, their first in 32 years. In 2022, he joined Qatari club Al-Arabi on loan, before making the transfer permanent the following year. In January 2025, he made his return to Saudi Arabia, signing with Al-Orobah. In June that year, he signed for Moroccan club Wydad for the FIFA Club World Cup.
