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Saudi Pro League Team of the Week: Game Week 13

Sportsdunia Desk

Saudi Pro League, renowned for its competition and top-notch football has entered its week of games. Teams are battling it out for supremacy with every match holding importance, in the race for the championship. 

Saudi Pro League Team of The Week: Match Week 13

Here are a few exceptional players from the game week 13 of the Saudi Pro League;

Goalkeeper

  • Abdullah Al Mayouf (Al Hilal); Abdullah Al Mayouf has been outstanding, in terms of stopping shots and controlling his territory within the goal. His exceptional performances have greatly contributed to Al Hilal’s record.

Defenders

  • Right Back; Sultan Al Ghannam (Al Nassr); Sultan Al Ghannam has truly stood out as one of the defenders in the league. His remarkable defensive skills, combined with his contributions to the team’s attacks, have firmly established him as a player for Al Nassr.
  • Center Back 1; Aymeric Laporte (Al Nassr); Aymeric Laporte’s unwavering defensive prowess has played a role in maintaining Al Nassr’s defensive record.
  • Center Back 2; Kalidou Koulibaly (Al Hilal); Kalidou Koulibaly through his leadership and wealth of experience has been the backbone of strength for Al Hilal’s defense.
  • Left Back; Yasser Alshahrani (Al Hilal); Yasser Al Shahrani’s ability to effectively balance both his responsibilities and attacking contributions has been pivotal, to the success achieved by Al Hilal.

Also Read: Saudi Pro League Team of the Week: Game Week 12

Midfielders

  • Right Midfielder; Salem Al Dawsari (Al Hilal) Salem Al Dawsaris’s speed and ability to dribble on the side have led to scoring opportunities, for his team.
  • In the center midfield position, Talisca (Al Nassr FC) whose real name is Anderson Souza Conceição has emerged as one of the standout players in the Saudi Arabia Pro League this season.
  • Another key player in the center midfield is Petros (Al Nassr). He has played a role in setting the game’s pace with his vision passing range and ability to disrupt opponent’s play. This has greatly contributed to Al Nassr’s dominance in midfield.
  • Firas Al Buraikan (Al Hilal) is a player on the flank. Known for his playing style and impressive statistics he has established himself as one of the performers in the Saudi Arabia Pro League this season.

Forwards

  • Abderrazak Hamdallah (Al Ittihad) has been a goal scorer throughout the 2022/2023 season.
  • As for Cristiano Ronaldo, who came with expectations he has proven himself worth every penny. He is widely regarded as one of the players, in the league this season.

These players have played roles in the performance of their teams during game week 13 of the Saudi Pro League. Their contributions, on the field, have been crucial, to their team’s success.

Top Strikers of The Week: Match Week 13

Few players perform outstandingly and help their respective teams to gain valuable points. Some of the top-notch performances of the Match Week 13 in the Saudi Pro League with thrilling action. Names of the top individual performers are 

  1. Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr); Cristiano Ronaldo has been consistently impressive in the Saudi Pro League finding the back of the 13 times already. His goal-scoring prowess has been crucial, to Al Nassr’s success this season.
  2. Aleksandar Mitrovic; Mitrovic has also shown form by scoring 10 goals so far. His team has greatly benefited from his contributions in terms of output.
  3. Karim Benzema; Benzema has managed to score 8 goals showcasing his experience and clinical finishing skills that have proven to be assets, for his team.
  4. Talisca; With 8 goals to his name Talisca has emerged as a player for his team adding another dimension to their attacking play with his ability to score from midfield.
  5. Mourad Batna; Batna has found the back of the 7 times and his impressive performances have not gone unnoticed. He will certainly be eager to increase his goal tally in the weeks.

Stats to Remember: Match Week 13

  1. Top Assists; Riyad Mahrez, Mourad Batna, and Cristiano Ronaldo lead the league with 7 assists each. Their exceptional vision and creativity have played a role in creating scoring opportunities for their teams.
  2. Discipline; Abdulbasit Mohammed Hindi tops the league with 5 cards. Additionally, Abdulbasit Mohammed Hindi, Alfa Semedo, Nawaf Al Qamiri, Abdulelah Abdulelah, and Alaa Alhaji have all received a card each.
  3. Team Performances; Al Hilal currently leads the league with 35 points followed closely by Al Nassr with 31 points. Not behind are Al Ahli Saudi and Al Taawoun, with 26 and 25 points.