Rolando to Kante: All-time best combined XI of Saudi Pro League 2023-24
The addition of international players like Karim Benzema, N’Golo Kante, and superstar Ronaldo has increased the Saudi Pro League’s popularity and market value. Different brands and patrons are sponsoring expensive deals; thus, the fund has increased to SAR1.8 Billion. Many of the most prominent sports figures have relocated from Europe to play in the rapidly expanding Middle East Professional Football League.
This relocation will help the SPL dominate the football headlines this summer. However, there is a big query regarding which one is the best combined starting XI from all the teams in SPL and whether this new strategy would be capable of beating the dream premier league team or not. This article is going to focus on these key points.
Saudi Pro League Best XI
Edouard Mendy (Al-Ahli)
The former Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy would be the best choice as a goalkeeper to start the goal who has moved to Al-Ahli with the amount of £16m. His victory in the Champions League in 2021 proves him one of the best goalkeepers on the planet. On an international level, he won the Africa Cup of Nations in 2021 while participating in Team of the Tournament.
Riyad Mahrez (Al-Ahli)
Riyad Mahrez, one of the finest players of Manchester City, has accepted the offer of Al-Ahli to play as a right winger for the summer session of 2023-24 and got the payment of £45m. Like Kante, Mahrez was a Leicester team member who won the Premier League title in 2016. This terrific player has lifted four Premier League titles, two FA Cups, three League Cups, and the Champions League.
Jason Denayer (Al-Fateh)
Before transferring to Al-Fateh, Denayer was a player of Shabab and Al-Ahli and in this session, he is playing in a center-back position in the SPL 2023-24 season. The Belgian international had his best spell in League 1 with the club between 2018 and 2022, and he was one of the first players to make an impact in the Middle East.
Kalidou Koulibaly (Al-Hilal)
Leaving Chelsea, Koulibaly has joined Al-Hilal to play for this summer session as a center-back in SPL. This former Napoli was once considered one of the best center-backs in Europe who led the Senegalese national team to win the Africa Cup of Nations 2021. He is recently getting £30m.
Ruben Neves (Al-Hilal)
Ruben Neves was a player in the Champions League who got an offer from Al-Hial to play as a center midfielder in the SPL and claimed £14.9m as remuneration. A 26-year-old athlete had played in the Wolves team for six seasons. Neves has come out on top over his new team-mates, Serj Milinkavic and Marius Brozovic, who joined from Italian Serie A In a top-heavy central midfield, he also goes head-to-head with Jordan Henderson, the former Liverpool captain.
Ahmed Hegazi (Al-Ittihad)
Last season Hegazi captained his side to the Saudi title and in this summer session, he is going to attack from the centre-back position. He is best known for his four-year stint at West Brom, where he was part of the squad that was relegated in the 2017/18 season.
N’Golo Kante (Al-Ittihad)
N’Golo Kante has left Chelsea and joined Al-Ittihad to compete with other teams in the SPL summer session. He is one of the most expensive players who gets the amount of £86.2m. Kante has been the best mid-fielder in last decade of the Premier League and this year too he has taken centre midfield position. Kante has won the FA Cup, the Europa League, the Champions League, the World Cup, and the UEFA Nations League during his bright career.
Fabinho (Al-Ittihad)
Brazillian international Fabinho has been added as center midfield by the defending champion Al-Ittihad. This outstanding player has lifted the Premier League, FA Cup, League Cup and Champions League.
Karim Benzema (Al-Ittihad)
Quitting Real Madrid, Karim Benzema, a 35-year-old terrible footballer has conjugated with Al-Ittihad and received a salary of £172m. With the 14-year stay at the club, he has established himself as a great player in Real Madrid. He has won four La Liga titles, three Copa Del Rey trophies, and five Champions Leagues.
Sadio Mane (Al-Nassr)
The Sanegalese international, Sadio Mane has moved to Al-Nassr who is expected to earn £650,000 a week. He was a key player in the team that won the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup and League Cup. Kante is well-known for his six-year spell at Liverpool. He holds the left-winger position this season.
Cristiano Ronaldo (Al-Nassr)
Cristiano Ronaldo, the crown of the league signed a contract with Al-Nassr as a striker. He is the highest-paid athlete who takes £173m in a year. With the implementation of Ronaldo, SPL will create history in the football world. He was the top scorer at Real Madrid and won five Ballon d’Or awards. Apart from that, he won the Champions League five times and with league titles in Spain, Italy, and England.
FAQ’S
Q.1 Which team is number one in Saudi Pro League ?
A: Al Hilal with 18 titles is the most successful team in the history of Saudi Pro League.
Q.2 Who is in the Saudi Pro League dream team?
A: Saudi Pro League dream team formed with Cristiano Rolando, N Golo Kante, Sadio Mane, Karim Benzema, Fabinoho, Riyad Mahrez, and many more.
Q.3 Who is the captain of Saudi Pro League dream team?
A: Cristiano Rolando is the captain of Saudi Pro League dream team.
