The A-List Players Making the Move to Saudi Arabia's Pro League
THE SAUDI PRO LEAGUE REVOLUTION: HOW THE MIDDLE EAST IS LURING FOOTBALL'S BIGGEST STARS
The Saudi Pro League has become the go-to destination for some of football's biggest names, with lucrative contracts and state-of-the-art facilities proving irresistible to stars from around the world.
A WHO'S WHO OF FOOTBALL'S ELITE
In recent months, the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema, N'Golo Kante, and Neymar have all made the move to the Saudi Pro League, joining a growing list of international stars who have been tempted by the league's riches.
THE BIGGEST TRANSFERS TO THE SAUDI PRO LEAGUE
Player | New Club | Transfer fee | Date Joined |
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Marcos Leonardo | Al Hilal | £41 ($33.7m) | September, 2024 |
Ivan Toney | Al Ahli | £43m ($35m) | August, 2024 |
Mohamed Simakan | Al Nassr | £30m ($36m) | August, 2024 |
Joao Cancelo | Al Hilal | £20m ($25m) | August, 2024 |
Moussa Diaby | Al Ittihad | £50m ($61.5m) | July, 2024 |
Gini Wijnaldum | Al Ettifaq | £7.7m ($9.7m) | September, 2023 |
Yassine Bounou | Al Hilal | £10.2m ($13m) | August, 2023 |
Aleksandar Mitrovic | Al Hilal | £45m ($57m) | August, 2023 |
Otavio | Al Nassr | £51.4m ($65m) | August, 2023 |
Aymeric Laporte | Al Nassr | £23.5m ($29.8m) | August, 2023 |
Neymar Jr | Al Hilal | £76.9m ($97.8m) | August, 2023 |
Habib Diallo | Al Shabab | £15.3m ($19.4m) | August, 2023 |
Fabinho | Al Ittihad | £35.9m ($45.6m) | August, 2023 |
Roger Ibanez | Al Ahli | £25.6m ($32.6m) | August, 2023 |
Franck Kessie | Al Ahli | £10.6m ($13.4m) | August, 2023 |
Sadio Mane | Al Nassr | £24m ($30m) | August, 2023 |
Allan Saint-Maximin | Al Ahli | £23m ($29.3m) | July, 2023 |
Riyad Mahrez | Al Ahli | £30m ($38.6m) | July, 2023 |
Jordan Henderson | Al Ettifaq | £12m ($15.6m) | July, 2023 |
Malcom | Al Hilal | £51.5m ($66.9m) | July, 2023 |
Romain Saiss | Al Sadd | £2.2m ($2.8m) | July, 2023 |
Alex Telles | Al Nassr | Free | July, 2023 |
Seko Fofana | Al Nassr | £21.6m ($27.8m) | July, 2023 |
Sergej Milinkovic-Savic | Al Hilal | £34.2m ($44.6m) | July, 2023 |
Roberto Firmino | Al Ahli | Free | July, 2023 |
Marcelo Brozovic | Al Nassr | £15.4m ($19.6m) | July, 2023 |
Jota | Al Ittihad | £25m ($31.7m) | July, 2023 |
Edouard Mendy | Al Ahli | £16m ($20.2m) | June, 2023 |
Karim Benzema | Al Ittihad | Free | June, 2023 |
N'Golo Kante | Al Ittihad | Free | June, 2023 |
Ruben Neves | Al Hilal | £47.1m ($60m) | June, 2023 |
Kalidou Koulibaly | Al Hilal | £15.7m ($20m) | June, 2023 |
Cristiano Ronaldo | Al Nassr | Free | January, 2023 |
Anderson Talisca | Al Nassr | £6.9m ($8.8m) | July, 2021 |
LIVERPOOL STARS ON THE RADAR
Mo Salah, one of Liverpool's most prized assets, has been linked with a move to the Saudi Pro League, with several clubs reportedly interested in signing the Egyptian superstar. Meanwhile, Darwin Nunez has also been the subject of a £70m ($85m) bid from Al-Hilal.
MANCHESTER UNITED STARS COULD FOLLOW
Casemiro, the Manchester United midfielder, has been linked with a move to the Saudi Pro League, while Kyle Walker has also been the subject of interest from several Saudi clubs.
THE FUTURE OF SAUDI FOOTBALL
As the Saudi Pro League continues to attract some of the biggest names in football, the future of the league looks brighter than ever. With its lucrative contracts, state-of-the-art facilities, and growing reputation, the Saudi Pro League is fast becoming a major player in the world of football.
INTERNATIONAL STARS CURRENTLY PLAYING IN THE SAUDI PRO LEAGUE
- Al Ittihad: Karim Benzema, N'Golo Kante, Fabinho
- Al Nassr: Cristiano Ronaldo, Anderson Talisca, Marcelo Brozovic
- Al Hilal: Ruben Neves, Kalidou Koulibaly, Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, Neymar
- Al Ahli: Edouard Mendy, Roberto Firmino, Riyad Mahrez