The Saudi Pro League has a total market value of Rs 8,117 crore and features 18 teams with 531 players. There are several star footballers playing in the Saudi Pro League with the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema, Neymar, Roberto Firmino, and Jordan Henderson, among others.
The Saudi football is steadily emerging as one of the most awaited soccer tournaments in the world after the English Premier League. It’s getting bigger and better as the respective clubs channel millions of dollars to recruit star players.
Al Nassr captain Cristiano Ronaldo has time and again lauded Saudi Arabia’s potential, the kingdom’s people, and their passion for football. In an interview in August 2023, he compared Saudi Pro League to the European and Spanish tournaments. Ronaldo said Europe now has poor quality, the Spanish have lost their level and the Germans also lack quality. He believes the Saudi Championship is better than the US’s Major League Soccer (MLS).
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Top 5 Richest Clubs in Saudi Pro League 2024-25 Season
18 clubs are participating in the Saudi Pro League with Al-Hilal being the defending champions. Over the years, Saudi Arabia has spent millions to highlight the best of the best football in the kingdom, enticing the world that its clubs can also recruit star players like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Here’s our list of top five richest clubs in Saudi Champions:
| Club | Total Market Value |
| Al Hilal | Rs 1,756 cr |
| Al Ittihad | Rs 1,231 cr |
| Al Nassr | Rs 1,151 cr |
| Al Ahli | Rs 1,034 cr |
| Al Qadsiah | Rs 632 cr |
The Public Investment Fund (PIF) – Saudi sovereign wealth fund – has majority stakes in Al Hilal, Al Ahli, Al Nassr, and Al Ittihad. The clubs have independent boards and separate executive management to take care of their functioning.
