May 31 – The Saudi Pro league (officially called the Roshn Saudi League) may have its critics in western Europe, but the 2023/24 season has undoubtedly been a game changer in the country and for the league internationally.
Headlines have inevitably focussed on the big name, big money players like Karim Benzema, Neymar, Riyad Mahrez, Sadio Mane, N’Golo Kante, Georgino Wijnaldum, Aleksandar Mitrovic, and Ruben Neves who signed for Saudi clubs.
But there is much more international depth, with 156 players from 54 countries playing in the league.
Omar Mugharbel, Saudi Pro League CEO, said: “The 2023/24 Roshn Saudi League season will be remembered as a milestone moment in the growth of elite football in Saudi Arabia. Some of the best players in the world chose the Roshn Saudi League to showcase their incredible talents alongside the next generation of young Saudi talent. Their arrival amplified even further the huge interest in the league from fans, broadcasters and sponsors. It is impossible to overstate how much of a game-changing season 2023/24 has been.”
Al Hilal, Club World Cup finalists in 2022, won the league winning 34 consecutive games (a world record for a major league) in a season that saw them go unbeaten.
Off the pitch, the league reports major milestones achieved across broadcast coverage globally, sponsorship agreements, and social media reach.
“As we progress to full preparations for next season, there is no doubt that the league will continue to grow from strength to strength. What is crucial now is enhancing the offering for all stakeholders across the Roshn Saudi League to ensure that we deliver a product on and off the field that is truly and consistently world class across all metrics,” said Mugharbel.
Illustrating how far the league has come over the past season, it has issued a set of 2023/24 league numbers:
Players
There were 156 players from 54 countries
The age eligibility for young players was reduced from 18 to 16…
Source link : https://www.insideworldfootball.com/2024/05/31/saudis-close-league-season-record-sets-stats-game-changing-season/
Author : Paul Nicholson
Publish date : 2024-05-31 08:47:02
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