A frequent subject of dialogue has emerged since Saudi Arabia’s Public Funding Fund (PIF) upended world soccer with the acquisition of 4 of the Saudi Professional League’s prime groups.
These golf equipment spurred by new wealth had been capable of problem European soccer’s stranglehold on the switch market and introduced in big selection of expertise together with Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema, and N’Golo Kanté, amongst many many others.
The query that saved arising after these signings selected to go away Europe for the Gulf State; what was the extent of competitors in Saudi Arabia and the way did it evaluate to the highest 5 European Leagues?
Ronaldo has continuously in contrast the Saudi Professional League favourably to Ligue 1. In December, the Portuguese worldwide who performs for Al-Nassr said “[The] Saudi League is healthier than Ligue 1, after all. France solely has Paris Saint-Germain. The remaining are completed.” His criticisms have at all times been countered by the truth that he has by no means performed in Ligue 1.
Nevertheless, his statements have now been echoed by a participant with intimate expertise with the league. Jason Denayer (29) who performed for Olympique Lyonnais from 2018 till 2022 informed “In the event you have a look at the gamers, the Saudi League is on the degree of Ligue 1.”
Denayer who left Lyon for UAE membership Shabab Al Ahli earlier than becoming a member of Al Fateh in 2023 added, “The extent in Saudi Arabia is superb… There are definitely foreigners who’ve performed or will play in huge European golf equipment. Due to the warmth, the rhythm is totally different. There aren’t any ups and downs like in England. It’s extra like Italy: you assault, then you definitely relax a bit of.”
Denayer is presently with no membership after his contract with Al Fateh was terminated.
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