Top 10 Players Who Joined Saudi Pro League (image-instagram/ cristiano)
The Saudi Pro League has taken the football world by storm in 2023 with their impressive transfer activities. The new outshining league was successful in attracting some of the world’s star players.
The Saudi pro league has emerged to be prepping themselves as the potential rivals for Europe.
The whole new saga of Saudi’s football journey began when football legend Cristiano Ronaldo made a shocking move to Al Nasr in January of 2023.
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Here are some of the top players who have moved to Saudi Pro League:
Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo left Europe to join Al Nassr after being released by Manchester United following a dispute with the club’s administration.
Neymar Jr
Brazilian star Neymar Jr joined Al Hilal after six seasons at Paris Saint Germain. He had managed to feature in just one Champion League after leaving Barcelona in 2017. The former Barcelona player broke the transfer record when he joined PSG in 2017 and has joined Al-Hilal on a lucrative deal for two years.
Karim Benzema
Soon after Ronaldo made the move, Karim Benzema joined Al Ittihad in the summer of 2023, when many expected the all-time 2ndtop scorer to remain with Los Blancos for another year.
Riyad Mahrez
The Algerian winger Riyad Mahrez chose to depart from Manchester City and move to Saudi Arabia where he now plays for Al-Ahli.
Sadio Mane
Sadio Mane made his move from Bayern Munich and joined forces with Cristiano Ronaldo at Al Nassr during the summer transfer window.
Jordan Henderson
Liverpool and former England captain, Jordan Henderson, has joined Liverpool legend, Steven Gerrad, at Al Ittifaq.
Ruben Neves
The most expensive signing in the history of the Saudi Pro League, Neves’ €55 million move from Wolves to Al Hilal in 2023 shocked many, reports GOAL.
Riyad Mehraz
Riyad chose to depart from Manchester City for a career move to Saudi Arabia, where he now plays for Al-Ahli.
Kalidou Koulibaly
Kalidou departed Chelsea after one disappointing season at Stamford Bridge and joined Al Hilal club of the Saudi pro-league.
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N’Golo Kante
Kante departed Chelsea as a legend having secured the Premier League, Europa League and UEFA Champions League titles with the club. He now plays for Al Ittihad in the Saudi pro league.
