The curtain has fallen on the 2025 Arab Cup , which witnessed exciting football competition reflecting the development of Arab football in recent years. With the final whistle, SofaScore, the global sports statistics network, revealed the final list of the highest-rated players in the tournament, confirming the dominance of Saudi football. The duo of Al-Hilal and the Saudi national team, Mohamed Kanno and Salem Al-Dawsari, dominated the top of the rankings thanks to their exceptional performances.
Saudi dominance led by Kano and Al-Dossari
Star player Mohammed Kanno the list of best players in the tournament with an amazing rating of 8.18 points . This number was not a coincidence, but rather the result of absolute field control imposed by Kanno in the area of maneuvers, where he was distinguished by his organizational style, the accuracy of his long and short passes, and his superior ability to win the ball and build attacks, which made him the main pillar on which “Al-Akhdar” relied in managing its matches.
In second place was his teammate on the national team and at Al-Hilal, Salem Al-Dawsari , nicknamed "The Tornado," with a rating of 7.78 points . Al-Dawsari continued to prove that he is one of the best wingers on the continent, utilizing his exceptional speed and individual skills to dismantle opposing defenses, in addition to his leadership role and direct impact in the attacking third, whether by scoring or creating goals.
Arab brilliance and presence in the Roshan League
The list wasn't limited to Saudi stars; it also featured prominent Arab names. Algerian Adil Boulbina in third with a rating of 7.53 points , delivering a balanced performance that effectively combined defensive and offensive duties for the Desert Warriors. In a pleasant surprise, Moroccan Marouane Saadane , defender for Al-Fateh FC, secured fourth place with a rating of 7.42 points , reflecting the quality of professionals in the Saudi league. Saadane demonstrated defensive solidity and excellent game reading.
A reflection of the strength of the Saudi league and the development of Arab football
The Saudi national team players' dominance of this list is tangible proof of the significant progress being made in the Saudi Professional League (the Roshan League). Constant exposure to international stars in the domestic league has directly contributed to raising the technical and physical standards of local players, as clearly demonstrated by the performances of Kanno, Al-Dawsari, and Saadan. This tournament is a positive indicator for the future of the Saudi national team in upcoming international competitions and confirms that the Kingdom's sports investment is beginning to bear fruit on the regional stage.
List of the best in the Arab Cup 2025
- Mohammed Kano (Saudi Arabia): 8.18
- Salem Al-Dawsari (Saudi Arabia): 7.78
- Adel Boulbina (Algeria): 7.53
- Marwan Saadan (Morocco): 7.42
