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Two reasons why there is ‘no point’ in CR7 returning to Europe

Two reasons why there is “no point” in Cristiano Ronaldo returning to European football from the Saudi Pro League have been explained to GOAL by Paul-Jose M’Poku - a man who has spent time in the Middle East himself. CR7-themed transfer predictions have also been made when it comes to Mohamed Salah and Lionel Messi, with plenty of gossip and rumour to be found.

Al-Nassr 'consider promoting' Ronaldo Jr to senior team

Cristiano Ronaldo could be about to make even more history as Al-Nassr are reportedly considering a shock promotion for his son to the senior squad. The 15-year-old prospect has been making waves in the club's youth academy and is in line to play alongside his father next season.

‘Whenever CR7 goes there’s an impact’ - Would Saudi bubble burst?

Cristiano Ronaldo brought the Saudi Pro League to the attention of a global audience, but would the division’s bubble burst without him? Former Tottenham academy graduate and current Baller League star Paul-Jose M’Poku, who spent time in the Middle East during his playing days, has explained to GOAL why a “strategy” is in place that means the departure of CR7 would not be catastrophic.

Vini Jr ‘so big & so good’ that Real exit is almost impossible

Vinicius Junior continues to generate plenty of lively discussion at Real Madrid, but Michael Owen has told GOAL why the Brazilian superstar is “so big and so good” that only “two teams” could afford to put a transfer deal in place. The South American forward has become a divisive character in world football, but Owen doubts that he will trade Santiago Bernabeu for another landing spot in Europe or the Saudi Pro League.

Ronaldo told he's 'finished' as shocking Al-Nassr miss sparks fan outrage

Cristiano Ronaldo has been told he's "finished" by furious Al-Nassr supporters after a shocking miss from barely three yards out in his latest outing for the Saudi Pro League giants. The 41-year-old scored in Sunday's 4-0 AFC Champions League Two quarter-final win over Al-Wasl, but was left kicking himself after a moment of uncharacteristically poor finishing.

Salah x CR7 remains possible! Al-Nassr ‘firmly in the race’

Mohamed Salah's legendary stint at Liverpool is entering its final weeks, and a blockbuster move to the Saudi Pro League is looking increasingly likely for the departing free agent. While several wealthy clubs are scrambling for the Egyptian icon's signature, Al-Nassr has firmly entered the race, raising the tantalizing prospect of Salah joining forces with Cristiano Ronaldo to form an unstoppable frontline in Riyadh.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Al Nassr FC	29	25	1	3	79	21	58	76	W W W W W
2	Al Hilal	28	20	8	0	75	25	50	68	W D W W W
3	Al Ahli	28	20	6	2	55	20	35	66	D W L W W
4	Al Qadsiah	29	18	8	3	67	31	36	62	D D L W W
5	Al-Taawoun	28	13	7	8	50	37	13	46	L D D W D

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

Al Nassr FC

W
W
W
W
W

Al Hilal

W
D
W
W
W

Al Ahli

D
W
L
W
W

Al Qadsiah

D
D
L
W
W

Al-Taawoun

L
D
D
W
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.