Naif Masoud is a Saudi defensive midfielder born in Khobar in 2001. He joined Al-Qadsiah's academy in 2017 and progressed into the first team during the 2020-21 season. In 2024 he moved on loan to Al-Khaleej and later joined Al-Fateh on a long-term deal. He has represented Saudi Arabia at under-23 level and was called into the senior national team for the 25th Arabian Gulf Cup. His role is mainly as a defensive or central midfielder.