Top players in Saudi Pro League
Before Karim Benzema's arrival at Al Ittihad, there were already a few big stars of European football playing in the Saudi league.
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The Saudi Pro League is becoming increasingly popular among football fans because the teams in this competition have the financial resources to sign stars from Europe.
Karim Benzema's arrival at Al Ittihad has caught the attention of the football world in recent weeks, just like Cristiano Ronaldo's move from Manchester United to Al Nassr.
The Saudi teams now have some great players in their squads and more are still to come.
Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr)
The Portuguese star's arrival at Al Nassr is one of the most memorable moments for the country. His signing has been the most talked about in Arab football.
David Ospina (Al Nassr)
He is one of the most recognised goalkeepers in the Saudi league. The Colombia international played for Arsenal and Napoli.
Ighalo (Al Hilal)
The striker had great recognition in La Liga with Granada and is now an undisputed starter at Al Hilal.
Ever Banega (Al Shabab)
The Argentina international played for big clubs such as Valencia, Inter Milan and Sevilla.
Grzegorz Krychowiak (Al Shabab)
The former Sevilla and Paris Saint-Germain midfielder now plays for Al Shabab.
Al Dawsari (Al Hilal)
Saudi football's top star played for Villarreal in La Liga.
Moussa Marega (Al Hilal)
He played for Porto and ended up excelling in Saudi football.
Anderson Talisca (Al Nassr)
Talisca also tried his luck in Chinese football but had his best period in Europe with Benfica.
Faycal Fajr (Al Wehd)
The Moroccan played for Deportivo Coruna and Getafe in Spain. He is now Al Wehda's midfielder.
Luiz Gustavo (Al Nassr)
Gustavo stood out at clubs such as Bayern Munich and Fenerbahce and now plays alongside Cristiano Ronaldo.
Luciano Vietto (Al Hilal)
The 29-year-old striker played for Atletico, Valencia, Sevilla and Villarreal and is now a starter at Al Hilal.
N'Golo Kante (Al Ittihad)
The Frenchman has arrived to reinforce the midfield of the Saudi club that are making the best transfers at the moment.
Karim Benzema (Al Ittihad)
Real Madrid legend Benzema will play his first season at Al Ittihad to reinforce the attack.
Karim Benzema's arrival at Al Ittihad has caught the attention of the football world in recent weeks, just like Cristiano Ronaldo's move from Manchester United to Al Nassr.
The Saudi teams now have some great players in their squads and more are still to come.
Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr)
The Portuguese star's arrival at Al Nassr is one of the most memorable moments for the country. His signing has been the most talked about in Arab football.
David Ospina (Al Nassr)
He is one of the most recognised goalkeepers in the Saudi league. The Colombia international played for Arsenal and Napoli.
Ighalo (Al Hilal)
The striker had great recognition in La Liga with Granada and is now an undisputed starter at Al Hilal.
Ever Banega (Al Shabab)
The Argentina international played for big clubs such as Valencia, Inter Milan and Sevilla.
Grzegorz Krychowiak (Al Shabab)
The former Sevilla and Paris Saint-Germain midfielder now plays for Al Shabab.
Al Dawsari (Al Hilal)
Saudi football's top star played for Villarreal in La Liga.
Moussa Marega (Al Hilal)
He played for Porto and ended up excelling in Saudi football.
Anderson Talisca (Al Nassr)
Talisca also tried his luck in Chinese football but had his best period in Europe with Benfica.
Faycal Fajr (Al Wehd)
The Moroccan played for Deportivo Coruna and Getafe in Spain. He is now Al Wehda's midfielder.
Luiz Gustavo (Al Nassr)
Gustavo stood out at clubs such as Bayern Munich and Fenerbahce and now plays alongside Cristiano Ronaldo.
Luciano Vietto (Al Hilal)
The 29-year-old striker played for Atletico, Valencia, Sevilla and Villarreal and is now a starter at Al Hilal.
N'Golo Kante (Al Ittihad)
The Frenchman has arrived to reinforce the midfield of the Saudi club that are making the best transfers at the moment.
Karim Benzema (Al Ittihad)
Real Madrid legend Benzema will play his first season at Al Ittihad to reinforce the attack.
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