Saudi League attracts top players

The article discusses the evolution of the Saudi Professional League, which is approaching inclusion among the top 10 global leagues. It is nearing the 13th spot worldwide according to the International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS), marking the highest ranking it has ever achieved. The Saudi league also leads the Arab rankings and has an overall market value of approximately 5.18 billion Riyals (1.19 billion euros), following summer transfers totaling 1.5 billion Riyals (344 million euros). The league comprises 18 clubs, with the average player value at 2.32 million euros. It features 186 foreign players, accounting for about 36.3% of all players. Al Hilal and Al Ahly are ranked first and second in terms of market value, respectively, while fierce competition continues around attracting stars and improving the level of the league.

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