The 17 Greatest Saudi Pro League Players of All Time

Homegrown legends who built the league go up against the global superstars who put it on the map. Who is the greatest of them all?

1

Cristiano Ronaldo

The Portuguese superstar whose 2023 move to Al Nassr transformed the league's global profile.

1000pts

2

Karim Benzema

The Ballon d'Or-winning French striker who joined Al Ittihad in 2023.

848pts

3

N'Golo Kante

The World Cup-winning French midfielder who joined Al Ittihad in 2023.

848pts

4

Mohamed Al-Deayea

Legendary Saudi goalkeeper with a record number of international caps, long associated with Al Hilal and Al Nassr.

830pts

5

Ruben Neves

The Portuguese midfielder who left Wolves for Al Hilal in 2023.

782pts

6

Aleksandar Mitrovic

The prolific Serbian striker who became a record-breaking scorer at Al Hilal.

782pts

7

Neymar

The Brazilian attacker who signed for Al Hilal in a blockbuster 2023 transfer.

727pts

8

Sergej Milinkovic-Savic

The Serbian midfield powerhouse who moved from Lazio to Al Hilal in 2023.

726pts

9

Salem Al-Dawsari

Al Hilal winger who scored the famous winner against Argentina at the 2022 World Cup.

726pts

10

Sadio Mane

The Senegalese forward and former Liverpool star who moved to Al Nassr in 2023.

660pts

11

Kalidou Koulibaly

The Senegalese center-back who joined Al Hilal from Chelsea in 2023.

660pts

12

Salman Al-Faraj

Long-serving Al Hilal captain and midfield orchestrator for club and country.

660pts

13

Roberto Firmino

The Brazilian forward and Liverpool great who signed for Al Ahli in 2023.

660pts

14

Yassine Bounou

The Moroccan goalkeeper and World Cup hero who joined Al Hilal in 2023.

581pts

15

Sami Al-Jaber

Al Hilal icon and four-time World Cup participant regarded as a Saudi footballing great.

581pts

16

Riyad Mahrez

The Algerian winger who left Manchester City for Al Ahli in 2023.

484pts

17

Saeed Al-Owairan

Al Shabab legend famous for his solo goal against Belgium at the 1994 World Cup.

484pts