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Watkins reveals biggest surprise at Al-Hilal after Villa exit

Former Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins has admitted that the high standard of competition in the Saudi Pro League caught him off guard following his move to Al-Hilal. Despite spending years testing himself in England's top flight, the 30-year-old forward has been impressed by the technical and physical demands of Middle Eastern football.

Ten Hag: Ronaldo career ended at Juve

The long-standing feud between Erik ten Hag and Cristiano Ronaldo has reignited after the former Manchester United manager launched a scathing assessment of the Portuguese icon’s decline. Reflecting on their turbulent time together at Old Trafford, the Dutchman suggested that the five-time Ballon d'Or winner has been unable to perform at the highest level for several years.

Ronaldo set for SHOCK Portugal return after suspension drama

Cristiano Ronaldo looks set to return to international duty after Portugal submitted a formal request to Al-Nassr for his release ahead of the UEFA Nations League. The move signals a major turning point for the veteran forward following a recent 30-day suspension and a high-profile disagreement over playing time.

Al Nassr v Al Kholood - Saudi Pro League

Pulisic x Ronaldo? Milan owner confirms interest in Al-Nassr takeover

RedBird Capital Partners chief Gerry Cardinale has confirmed that his investment firm is exploring a potential takeover of Saudi Pro League giants Al Nassr. The American businessman, who already counts AC Milan - home to USMNT star Christian Pulisic - and Toulouse in his portfolio, has been linked with a move to acquire the club currently spearheaded by Cristiano Ronaldo.

'He scores easy goals!' - Al-Hilal legend downplays Ronaldo's hat-trick

Former Saudi Arabia and Al-Hilal goalkeeper Mohamed Al-Deayea has dismissed Cristiano Ronaldo's latest treble for Al-Nassr by claiming the veteran striker relies heavily on his team-mates for tap-ins. Instead, the retired shot-stopper believes fellow Portugal international Joao Felix was the true catalyst behind Thursday's 5-3 league win over Al-Kholood.

Ronaldo hat-trick spares defensive blushes in eight-goal thriller

Cristiano Ronaldo rolled back the years with a clinical second-half hat-trick to lead Al Nassr to a chaotic 5-3 victory over Al Kholood. Despite a shaky defensive display, the individual quality of Al Nassr's forward line eventually overwhelmed the opposition.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Al Hilal	11	10	0	1	32	9	23	30	W W W W W
2	Al Qadsiah	12	9	1	2	32	12	20	28	W L W W W
3	Al Nassr FC	11	9	1	1	28	11	17	28	W W W W D
4	Al Ittihad	11	7	3	1	21	11	10	24	D W W L W
5	Neom SC	12	7	1	4	18	10	8	22	W W L L D

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

Al Hilal

W
W
W
W
W

Al Qadsiah

W
L
W
W
W

Al Nassr FC

W
W
W
W
D

Al Ittihad

D
W
W
L
W

Neom SC

W
W
L
L
D

Frequently asked questions

Who has won the most Saudi Pro League titles?

Al-Hilal are the most successful Saudi Pro League side ever, having won an astonishing 19 league titles. Their first-ever league title came at the end of the 1976-77 campaign. Currently, they are also the defending champions, having gone all the way in the 2023-24 season.

How many teams are in the Saudi Pro League?

Currently, there are 18 teams in the Saudi Pro League. In the first season ever, which took place in 1976-77, there were just eight teams. The number increased to 10 in the following season. Ahead of the 1981-82, Saudi Premier League and Saudi First Division merged to form one single league for the 1982 FIFA World Cup qualification process. However, from the 1984-85 season, the number teams reverted to 12.

Who has made the most Saudi Pro League appearances ever?

Legendary Saudi Arabian goalkeeper Mohamed Al-Deayea holds the record for most appearances in the Saudi Pro League. Al-Deayea played for Al-Taee and Al-Hilal and managed 406 appearances inthe league.

Who is the all-time top scorer of the Saudi Pro League?

Majed Abdullah, also known as the Arabian Pele, is the league's all-time leading topscorer with 189 goals in 194 league games, all of them coming with Al-Nassr in a 21-year span. He is Al-Nassr's record goalscorer, with 259 goals in just 266 games.

Who has the most assists in the history of the Saudi Pro League?

Former Syrian midfielder Jehad Al-Hussain has registered the most assists in Saudi Pro League history, setting up 50 goals for his teammates in 208 games.

Who is the oldest player ever in the Saudi Pro League and how old was he?

Former Egyptian goalkeeper Essam El Hadary is the oldest player to ever feature in Saudi Pro League. El Hadary was 45 years and 81 days old when he featured for Al-Taawoun in April 2018.

Who is the youngest player ever in the Saudi Pro League and how old was he?

Teenage sensation Talal Haji, who plays for Al-Ittihad, is the youngest player to ever play in Saudi Pro League. Haji achieved this feat at the age of 16 years and five days when he came on as a substitute for Romarinho in Al-Ittihad's 2-1 win over Al-Fateh in September 2023.

Which famous players have played in the Saudi Pro League?

Cristiano Ronaldo, Riyad Mahrez, Karim Benzema, Roberto Firmino, N'Golo Kante, Sadio Mane, Yassine Bounou, Nacho, Aymeric Laporte, and Fabinho are among the most famous players to have played in the Saudi Pro League.

Which famous managers have managed in the Saudi Pro League?

Steven Gerrard, Laurent Blanc, and Stefano Pioli are some of Saudi Pro League's most prominent managers in history.

What is the biggest stadium in the Saudi Pro League?

The King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh, which is home to Al-Shabab and Al-Riyadh, is the biggest stadium in Saudi Pro League. It has a capacity of 68,752.

Who is the most expensive player in the history of the Saudi Pro League?

Neymar is the most expensive player in Saudi Pro League history, costing a whopping £77.6 million when Al-Hilal bought him from Paris Saint-Germain in 2023.