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Saudi Pro League: Murg about the challenge against superstars!
Cristiano Ronaldo rates the Saudi Pro League highly. Players like Thomas Murg shed light on the league, its talents and playing styles.
Saudi Pro League: Murg about the challenge against superstars!
In an insightful interview, the Austrian footballer and legionnaire in the Saudi Pro League, Thomas Murg, spoke about the developments and qualities of the league. Murg compares the Saudi Pro League to European leagues, particularly the French Ligue 1, and confirms that the quality of the game in Saudi Arabia is now very high. Cristiano Ronaldo, a prominent face of the league, shares this assessment and highlights the league in relevant comparisons, which strengthens international perception.
Another sign of the league's dynamic development is the presence of world stars such as Sadio Mané, Mahrez, Firmino and Benzema, whom Murg identifies as players with a decisive influence in their teams. These superstars bring technical skills and a high level of game intelligence, which significantly raises the level of the league. However, Murg also notes that there are deficiencies in tactical training and defensive discipline in the Saudi Pro League that are noticeable compared to European leagues.
The pace of play and the excitement of the league
Murg highlights that the pace of play in the Saudi Pro League is slower than in many European leagues. This means that the games are often open and dynamic, which in turn leads to a high level of tension. “Every team can win against every opponent,” says Murg, emphasizing the unpredictability and appeal of the league.
He was particularly impressed by Riyad Mahrez, whose technique and understanding of the game were outstanding in a game against Al-Ahli. Murg is optimistic and looking forward to the duels against players like Cristiano Ronaldo, but maintains that he doesn't want to be intimidated by their names. The focus is always on winning and developing your own skills.
The development of the Saudi Pro League
The Saudi Pro League was founded in 1975/76 and has evolved greatly since then. The number of teams has grown from the original eight to 18 today. A decisive factor in this change was the acquisition of majority shares by the state investment fund Public Investment Fund in four clubs in June 2023, with the aim of developing the league into one of the ten largest in the world.
Current statistics for the current 2023/24 season show the dominance of Cristiano Ronaldo, who is at the top of the rankings with six goals and four assists. Other outstanding players such as Abderrazak Hamdallah and Sadio Mané follow with five goals each. Al-Hilal, the record winner with 18 championships, continues to show strong performance in the league.
| Current statistics | Number |
|---|---|
| Top scorer | Cristiano Ronaldo (6 goals) |
| Second best scorers | Abderrazak Hamdallah, Sadio Mané (5 goals each) |
| Best template providers | Cristiano Ronaldo (4 assists) |
| Most cards | Merih Demiral (2 yellow, 1 red) |
The league has increased in quality thanks to high transfer fees, but remains behind the top European leagues. Well-known players like Neymar were signed by PSG to al-Hilal for 90 million euros. Despite the impressive composition of the players, the challenge is great to assert oneself in an international comparison. The Saudi Pro League is well on its way to establishing itself as a serious player in global football and Murg's words show that excitement about the league and its development continues to grow.