With the end of FIFA 23, a lot will change. The Saudi Professional League with new, strong players is coming into focus. Many stars are following the call of big money. You can find out which famous names are already confirmed with us.
Was Cristiano Ronaldo once again the decisive factor? Since CR7 has been playing in Saudi Arabia, a real Saudi boom seems to have broken out.
For the rich league, money seems to play hardly any role; horrendous sums are now being spent on star footballers. Even veteran Buffon can still cash in nicely at the age of 45. (via spox.com)
This is attracting many big names to Saudi Arabia – which could make the league quite interesting in Ultimate Team when EA Sports FC launches. Let’s take a look at the stars who will earn their bread in the Saudi Professional League next season.
Which stars are moving to the Saudi Professional League?
Karim Benzema: The Frenchman, who has only gotten better with age like fine wine, is saying goodbye to European top football after 14 years at Real Madrid and will now play for Al-Ittihad. He is likely to have a strong card on the way.
N’Golo Kanté: His new teammate at Al-Ittihad is equally famous. The French midfielder, known for his tireless running, is transferring from Chelsea. The man who was rumored to even anticipate his own surprise birthday party will be a great asset for the league.
Jota: One of the shooting stars of the past season, Jota has opted against continuing his career in Europe and completes the star ensemble of Benzema and Kanté at Al-Ittihad.
Marcelo Brozović: Cristiano Ronaldo is also getting a famous supplier at Al-Nassr. Marcelo Brozović, known for his tremendous running ability and precise passes, will feed CR7 with many crosses and passes.
Sergej Milinković-Savić: The Serbian has played at Lazio Rome since 2015. Almost every summer, the aerial play strong giant with fine feet could have chosen a top club in Europe. After eight years in Italy, Milinković-Savić is moving to Al-Hilal in the desert.
Kalidou Koulibaly: If Al-Nassr and Al-Ittihad are spending significant money, Al-Hilal must follow suit. They do, and how. With Kalidou Koulibaly, they get a world-class center-back with plenty of experience.
Rúben Neves: Another young player who has chosen to move to the Saudi Pro League. He will wear the jersey of Al-Hilal next season, pulling the strings in midfield like Koulibaly.
Édouard Mendy: Like his teammate N’Golo Kanté, Mendy is also heading to Saudi Arabia. Maybe the goalkeeper can regain his former form at Al-Ahli.
Roberto Firmino: The Brazilian showcased his class in the Premier League for years. Now, the all-around offensive player seeks his fortune at Al-Ahli.
As you can see, several top stars have unexpectedly made the journey to Saudi Arabia. We suspect that several professionals will follow in the footsteps of these famous predecessors.
According to the latest information, Paul Pogba is also said to be on the verge of moving to Saudi Arabia. (via goal.com)
For EA Sports FC, the Saudi Pro League promises to become a promising alternative to the European top leagues. If EA maintains the current chemistry system, the trio of Benzema, Kanté, and Jota could be a good option for the first starter teams.
And who knows, maybe it will even be worthwhile to build a team entirely of players from the Saudi Pro League at the launch of the FIFA successor. Let’s be surprised which star will move to Saudi Arabia next. Stay tuned.
