Saudi Pro League star celebrates goal with One Piece pose

By Lee Seng Foo 2 months ago

Khalid Al Ghannam drew widespread attention on social media after celebrating his goal with a tribute to One Piece.

The Al Ettifaq winger opened the scoring in his side’s Roshn Saudi League clash against Al Fateh on Thursday.

Following his goal, the 25-year-old ran to the sidelines, donned a straw hat and struck a pose associated with Monkey D. Luffy, the main character of One Piece.

The celebration referenced Luffy’s well-known “Gear 2” stance from the long-running Japanese anime and manga.

First serialised in Weekly Shonen Jump in 1997, One Piece has since grown into one of the most successful media franchises globally, expanding into films, video games and a Netflix live-action adaptation.

Saudi Arabia international Madallah Al-Olayan and former Liverpool star Georginio Wijnaldum were also on the scoresheet as Al Ettifaq won 4-3.

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Dimas Juli Atmoko HJS Youngstar Kawahara RCTH Sixty UB150
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Vietnam (2)

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Germany (1)

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