All eyes of Saudi and international football fans will be on the stadium tomorrow, Friday, for the highly anticipated match between Saudi football giants Al-Ahli and Al-Nassr, as part of the 13th round of the Saudi Professional League. This encounter comes at a time when Saudi sports are experiencing an unprecedented boom, with the Saudi league transforming into a global destination attracting the biggest stars of the beautiful game. This has directly impacted the market value of the clubs and their competitiveness at both the regional and international levels.
The struggle of millions within the green rectangle
Beyond the tactical calculations of Al-Ahli's German coach, Matthias Jäissle, or his counterparts at Al-Nassr, the numbers speak volumes before kickoff. Al-Ahli, the "classic" club, holds a slight advantage over its "global" opponent in terms of the overall market value of both teams.
According to the latest statistics from Transfermarkt, a global platform specializing in football economics, Al-Ahli's squad is valued at approximately €163.08 million , while Al-Nassr's is valued at €138.13 million . This financial difference reflects the massive investments made by the clubs to strengthen their ranks with high-profile players capable of making a difference.
The most expensive stars in El Clásico
In terms of players, Al-Ahli's French player Enzo Millot tops the list of the most valuable players in the match with a market value of €28 million , placing him in the spotlight as one of the team's key assets. Al-Nassr's Portuguese star, João Félix, comes in second with a market value of €25 million .
The competition is fierce for third place, which is shared by Al-Ahli's Brazilian professional, Galinho, and Al-Nasr's French professional, Kingsley Coman, each valued at 22 million euros , promising an exciting duel on the wings.
Details of the market value of Al Ahly players
Al Ahly boasts an average age of 26.1 years, giving it a dynamic and energetic squad. Below is a list of the team's key players' market values:
- Enzo Millot: 28 million euros
- Galeno: 22 million euros
- Ivan Toni: 20 million euros
- Rudiger Ibanez: 17 million euros
- Valentin Atangana: 15 million euros
- Merih Demiral: 14 million euros
- Franck Kessie: 12 million euros
- Matheus Gonçalves: 9 million euros
- Riyad Mahrez: 7 million euros
- Edouard Mendy: 4 million euros
Details of the market value of Al-Nassr players
In contrast, Al-Nassr enters the match with an average age of 27.4 years, relying on the experience of its star players. The list of the team's most valuable players is as follows:
- Joao Felix: 25 million euros
- Kingsley Coman: 22 million euros
- Mohammed Simakan: 20 million euros
- Cristiano Ronaldo: 12 million euros
- Angelo: 12 million euros
- Marcelo Brozovic: 9 million euros
- Pinto: 9 million euros
- Sadio Mane: 7 million euros
- Wesley: 5 million euros
- Ingo Ibanez: 4.5 million euros
These numbers remain an indicator of the quality of the available players, but the final word will be on the technical performance and fighting spirit on the field in one of the strongest matches of the season.
