Saudi Pro League is getting more intense and the fight for the points and championship is getting harder after Match Week 9, as most of the teams perform outstandingly. Some of the matches get the last minutes decider whereas few of the players were sent off in the final minutes of the game. The Saudi Pro League became the fiercer with the singing of the world’s best talents. Here look at the team of the week from the Saudi Pro League Match Week 9.
Marcelo Grohe – Goalkeeper (Al-Ittihad)
Al-Ittihad Goalkeeper Marcelo Grohe’s performance has been outstanding throughout the season. He played 9 matches so far and was able to secure 6 clean sheets with a successful percentage of 66.7
Iago Azevedo dos Santos – Defender (Al- Shabab)
Brazilian footballer Iago Azevedo dos Santos scored a goal in 87 minutes, which resulted in the Al-Riyadh and Al-Shabab playing a draw. He scored 1 goal and provided 1 assist in 8 games in the 2023-2024 season.
Also Read: Saudi Pro League Latest Standings & Table after GW 9
Aymeric Laporte -Defender (Al-Nassr)
Aymeric Laporte has a 4 percent goal contribution this season and he has played 621 minutes this season so far with a 100 percent appearance in the playing eleven.
Jawad El Yamiq – Defender (Al-Wehda)
Jawad El Yamiq’s 76-minute goal helped his team to play a draw against Al-Feiha. He had played 553 minutes in this season so far and got substituted only once.
Kalidou Koulibaly – Defender (Al-Hilal)
Kalidou Koulibaly played 90 minutes in week 9 and his efforts were enough to provide strength to the defending wall for his team against Al-Okhdood. He has played 6 matches this season and has not been substituted in any of the game
Michael – Midfielder (Al-Hilal)
Michael scored the opening goal for the Al-Hilal against Al-Okhdood. He was substituted in the 87 minutes of the game.
Sergej Minilkovic Savic – Midfileder (Al-Hilal)
Michae’s Teammate Sergej Milinkovic Savic’s performance in the Saudi Pro League 2023/2024 season is marvellous, he is able to score 2 goals and provide 2 assists in 7 games.
Franck Kessié – Midfileder (Al-Ahli Saudi)
Franck Kessié had a tremendous season in 2023-2024 for Al-Ahli Saudi. After Match Week 9, he was able to score only one goal against Benzema’s Al-Ittihad. His current stats are 4 goals in 9 matches.
Alvaro Merdan – Midfileder (Al Taawoun)
Alvaro Merdan had a great week. He played 90 minutes in week 9 and scored a goal against Al-Tai. In this season so far, he played 8 matches, provided 6 assists, and scored 1 goal. He has 37 percent of the goal contribution.
Cristiano Ronaldo – Forward (Al Nassr)
Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo played 9 games in the season so far scored 10 goals and provided 5 assists. He is performing well in the Al-Nassr and provides a strong position to the team in the season 2023/2024.
Djaniny- Forward (Al-Fateh)
Djaniny has been a tremendous performer in the match week 9. While playing against Al-Ettifaq, he scored a last-minute decider and secured points for Al-Fateh. He played 2 games in the 2023-2024 and scored 2 goals and provided 2 assists.
Top Strikers of The Week: Match Week 9
Few players perform outstandingly and help their respective teams to gain valuable points. Some of the top-notch performances of the Match Week 9 in the Saudi Pro League with thrilling action. Names of the top individual performers are
- Sergej Minilkovic Savic (Against Al-Okhdood)
- Assan Ceesay (Against Al-Hazm)
- Iago Azevedo dos Santos (Al-shabab)
Match Week 9: Stats to Remember
- Portuguese Star Cristiano Rolando is still the top scorer and top assist provider of the Saudi Pro League after Match Week 9.
- After Match Week 9, Al-Hazm still did not gain a victory and was at the bottom of the table with 0 points and on the verge of relegation.
- Al-Hilal Saudi FC remains unbeaten in the Saudi Pro League 2023/2024 season.
- Current Arabian Champion Al-Ittihad Club slipped to fourth position.
- Two Red Cards were given in this match week 9 to the players of Al-Okhdood and Al-Nassr.