2021–22 Saudi Pro League

The 2021–22 Saudi Professional League was the 46th edition of the Saudi Professional League, the top Saudi professional league for association football clubs, since its establishment in 1976. Fixtures for the 2021–22 season were announced on 18 July 2021.[5]

Professional League
Season2021–22
Dates11 August 2021 – 27 June 2022
ChampionsAl-Hilal (18th title)
RelegatedAl-Faisaly
Al-Ahli
Al-Hazem
AFC Champions LeagueAl-Hilal
Al-Fayha
Arab Club Champions CupAl-Hilal
Al-Ittihad
Al-Nassr
Al-Shabab
Matches played240
Goals scored637 (2.65 per match)
Top goalscorerOdion Ighalo
(24 goals)
Biggest home winAl-Ittihad 6–1 Abha
(11 September 2021)
Al-Hilal 5–0 Al-Shabab
(17 February 2022)
Biggest away winAl-Tai 0–4 Al-Hilal
(11 January 2022)
Abha 0–4 Al-Ittihad
(6 February 2022)
Highest scoringAl-Fateh 5–5 Damac
(25 November 2021)
Longest winning runAl-Ittihad
(10 matches)
Longest unbeaten runAl-Shabab
(17 matches)
Longest winless runAl-Hazem
(11 matches)
Longest losing runAl-Hazem
(7 matches)
Highest attendance58,755[1]
Al-Ittihad 1–3 Al-Hilal
(23 May 2022)
Lowest attendance0[2]
Al-Ittihad 3–0 Al-Nassr
(11 February 2022)
0[3]
Al-Nassr 1–0 Al-Fayha
(17 March 2022)
0[4]
Al-Shabab 1–0 Al-Faisaly
(12 May 2022)
Total attendance1,868,679
Average attendance7,885
All statistics correct as of 27 June 2022.

Al-Hilal were the two-time defending champions after winning their 17th title last season.[6] Al-Fayha, Al-Hazem, and Al-Tai join as the three promoted clubs from the 2020–21 MS League.[7] They replace Al-Ain, Al-Qadsiah, and Al-Wehda who were relegated to the 2021–22 MS League.

On 27 June, Al-Hilal secured their eighteenth league title in the final matchday following a 2–1 home win against Al-Faisaly.[8] It was also the club's third consecutive title and fifth in the last six seasons. Al-Hazem were the first team to be relegated following a 5–2 defeat away to Al-Ettifaq on 21 May.[9] In the final matchday, both Al-Faisaly and Al-Ahli were relegated following a defeat to Al-Hilal and a draw with Al-Shabab respectively.

Overview edit

Sponsorship edit

On 8 August 2021, the Saudi Professional League announced that they had signed a sponsorship deal with real estate company Roshn.[10] On 9 August 2021, the Saudi FF signed a sponsorship deal with Chinese tech company Lenovo to become the official technology partner of all Saudi football competitions.[11]

Changes edit

On 8 August 2021, Ministry of Sports announced that they had increased the capacity limit from 40% to 60% in all stadiums. It was also announced that children under 12 wouldn't be allowed to attend matches and that the attendance would be limited to those who are fully vaccinated.[12]

Teams edit

Sixteen teams will compete in the league – the top thirteen teams from the previous season and the three teams promoted from the MS League.

Teams who were promoted to the Pro League

The first club to be promoted was Al-Hazem, who were promoted following a 4–2 away win against Al-Sahel on 20 April 2021. Al-Hazem will play in the top flight of Saudi football after a season's absence.[13] Al-Hazem were crowned champions following a 1–0 away win against Hajer on 21 May 2021.[14]

The second club to be promoted was Al-Fayha, following a 0–0 home draw with Al-Tai on 20 May 2021.[15] Al-Fayha will play in the top flight of Saudi football after a season's absence.

The third and final club to be promoted was Al-Tai who were promoted on the final matchday following a 2–0 away win over Arar.[16] Al-Tai will play in the top flight of Saudi football for the first time since the 2007–08 season.

Teams who were relegated to the MS League

The first club to be relegated was Al-Ain, who were relegated after only a year in the top flight following a 2–0 defeat away to Al-Nassr on 14 May 2021.[17]

In the final matchday, both Al-Qadsiah and Al-Wehda were relegated following a draw with Abha and a loss against Al-Shabab respectively.[18] Al-Qadsiah were relegated after only a year in the top flight while Al-Wehda were relegated after three years in the top flight.

Stadiums edit

Note: Table lists in alphabetical order.
TeamLocationStadiumCapacity
AbhaAbhaPrince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz Stadium20,000[19]
Al-AhliJeddahKing Abdullah Sports City
Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium
62,345
27,000
Al-BatinHafar al-BatinAl-Batin Club Stadium6,000[20]
Al-EttifaqDammamPrince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium35,000[21]
Al-FaisalyHarmahAl Majma'ah Sports City (Al Majma'ah)7,000
Al-FatehAl-HasaPrince Abdullah bin Jalawi Stadium26,000[22][23]
Al-FayhaAl Majma'ahAl Majma'ah Sports City7,000
Al-HazemAr RassAl-Hazem Club Stadium8,000[24]
Al-HilalRiyadhKing Fahd International Stadium
Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium
62,685
22,500
Al-IttihadJeddahKing Abdullah Sports City
Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium
62,345
27,000
Al-NassrRiyadhMrsool Park25,000
Al-RaedBuraidahKing Abdullah Sport City Stadium25,000
Al-ShababRiyadhKing Fahd International Stadium
Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium
62,685
22,500
Al-TaawounBuraidahKing Abdullah Sport City Stadium25,000
Al-TaiHa'ilPrince Abdul Aziz bin Musa'ed Stadium12,000[25]
DamacKhamis MushaitPrince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz Stadium (Abha)20,000

Personnel and kits edit

TeamManagerCaptainKit manufacturerShirt sponsor
Abha Martin Ševela Karam BarnawiOffsideAl-Dakheel Oud, Yelo, Mezaj Maghribi1, Hayat National Hospital1, The Burger's Origin2, Furn Al-Dhayaa2, X Antra3
Al-Ahli Robert Siboldi Yasser Al-MosailemXtepMG Cars, Boga Super Foods1, Dorrah for Real Estate1, Saudi German Hospital2
Al-Batin Alen Horvat Mazyad FreehSkillanoAl-Odhaib Company, Traof, AlNadeg1, ARASCO2
Al-Ettifaq Patrice Carteron Raïs M'BolhiadidasAl-Dakheel Oud, Kammelna1, Saudi German Hospital1, 42 Group2, Shgardi2, Jana Center3
Al-Faisaly Marinos Ouzounidis Igor RossiadidasALDREES, Gree Electric, Roco1, Mr Mandoob2, UPS2
Al-Fateh Giorgos Donis Mohammed Al-FuhaidOffsideKia Motors, Al-Jabr Finance, Fuschia, Al Kifah Holding1, Almoosa Hospital1, B-Care2
Al-Fayha Vuk Rašović Sami Al-KhaibariPumaAl-Romaih Investment, Brave, Abdal1, Aromatic Families1, Hayat Water2, Sky Ways2, Tasooma3
Al-Hazem Roel Coumans Khaled Al-BarakahS TeamArabica Star, Point1, Superano1, Asal Al-Barri2, Qaid2, Two Mark3
Al-Hilal Ramón Díaz Salman Al-FarajS TeamEMAAR, Jahez, Tawuniya1, Floward2, Shawarmer2
Al-Ittihad Cosmin Contra Marcelo GroheErreàDARCO, Emkan1, Bolt2, Yelo2
Al-Nassr Miguel Ángel Russo Abdullah MaduVictoryLebara, Shurfah, ToYou1, Harrys Pizza2
Al-Raed Yousef Al-Ghadeer Sultan Al-FarhanChallengeShawahe, Yelo, Aldakheel Oud1, Arabica Star1, B-Care2, Qaid2
Al-Shabab Marius Șumudică Éver BanegaOffsideAlmozaini, Bolt, Half Million, Prestige1, Takenda1, Azom2, TikTok2, Veloce3
Al-Taawoun Mohammed Al-Abdali CássioSkillanoFuchs, Nice One, Alsaif Gallery1, Hayat National Hospital1, Arabica Star2, B-Care2
Al-Tai José Luis Sierra Abdulaziz Al-HarabiMasharAl-Adham, Mashar, Abar1, Al Ahli Medical1, Qaid2, Ldonk2
Damac Krešimir Režić Farouk ChafaïSkillanoARROW, Bin Thaliba1, Mustasharak Hospital1, Qaid2, X Antra3
  • 1 On the back of the strip.
  • 2 On the right sleeve of the strip.
  • 3 On the shorts.

Managerial changes edit

TeamOutgoing managerManner of
departure
Date of vacancyPosition in tableIncoming managerDate of
appointment
Abha Abderrazek ChebbiEnd of contract31 May 2021Pre-season Martin Ševela1 July 2021[26]
Al-Ahli Laurențiu Reghecampf Besnik Hasi6 June 2021[27]
Al-Batin Aleksandar Veselinović Nenad Lalatović24 June 2021[28]
Al-Faisaly Péricles Chamusca Paolo Tramezzani18 June 2021[29]
Al-Hilal José Morais Leonardo Jardim1 June 2021[30]
Al-Raed Besnik Hasi Pablo Machín19 June 2021[31]
Al-Shabab Carlos Inarejos Péricles Chamusca31 May 2021[32]
Al-Fayha Al-Habib bin Ramadan1 June 2021 Vuk Rašović21 June 2021[33]
Al-Hazem Mohammed Dahmane Hélder7 June 2021[34]
Al-Taawoun Nestor El MaestroSacked22 August 2021[35]14th José Gomes22 August 2021[35]
Al-Ittihad Fábio Carille23 August 2021[36]6th Cosmin Contra29 August 2021[37]
Al-Tai Mohamed Kouki28 August 2021[38]16th Zoran Manojlović30 August 2021[39]
Al-Nassr Mano Menezes19 September 2021[40]8th Pedro Emanuel1 October 2021[41]
Al-Faisaly Paolo TramezzaniMutual consent7 October 2021[42]9th Daniel Ramos7 October 2021[43]
Al-Ettifaq Khaled Al-Atwi16 October 2021[44]12th Vladan Milojević17 October 2021[45]
Al-Batin Nenad LalatovićSacked17 October 2021[46]15th Alen Horvat21 October 2021[47]
Al-Tai Zoran Manojlović4 November 2021[48]16th José Luis Sierra7 November 2021[49]
Al-Nassr Pedro Emanuel10 November 2021[50]9th Miguel Ángel Russo5 December 2021[51]
Al-Hazem Hélder27 November 2021[52]15th Constantin Gâlcă6 December 2021[53]
Al-Fateh Yannick FerreraMutual consent9 January 2022[54]12th Giorgos Donis16 January 2022[55]
Al-Raed Pablo MachínSacked26 January 2022[56]8th João Pedro Sousa26 January 2022[56]
Al-Hilal Leonardo JardimMutual consent14 February 2022[57]4th Ramón Díaz14 February 2022[58]
Al-Hazem Constantin Gâlcă21 February 2022[59]16th Roel Coumans1 March 2022[60]
Al-Faisaly Daniel Ramos24 February 2022[61]13th Marinos Ouzounidis27 February 2022[62]
Al-Ettifaq Vladan MilojevićSacked1 March 2022[63]15th Patrice Carteron4 March 2022[64]
Al-Ahli Besnik Hasi4 March 2022[65]11th Robert Siboldi5 March 2022[66]
Al-Taawoun José GomesMutual consent20 March 2022[67]13th John van den Brom31 March 2022[68]
Al-Shabab Péricles ChamuscaSacked23 March 2022[69]4th Marius Șumudică23 March 2022[70]
Al-Taawoun John van den Brom7 May 2022[71]14th Mohammed Al-Abdali (caretaker)7 May 2022
Al-Raed João Pedro Sousa24 May 2022[72]12th Yousef Al-Ghadeer6 June 2022[73]

Foreign players edit

The policy of foreign players remained unchanged. Clubs can register a total of seven foreign players over the course of the season.[74]

Players name in bold indicates the player is registered during the mid-season transfer window.

ClubPlayer 1Player 2Player 3Player 4Player 5Player 6Player 7Former Players
Abha Tayeb Meziani Amine Atouchi Abdelali Mhamdi Uroš Matić Mitchell te Vrede Saad Bguir Bilel Ifa Prestige Mboungou
Dani Suárez
Al-Ahli Carlos Eduardo Dankler Franck Kom Filip Bradarić Ezgjan Alioski Omar Al Somah Paulinho
Alassane Ndao
Ljubomir Fejsa
Hamdi Nagguez
Al-Batin Fábio Abreu Maurício Antônio Renato Chaves Youssef El Jebli Mohamed Rayhi Martín Campaña Afriyie Acquah
Al-Ettifaq Ayoub Abdellaoui Raïs M'Bolhi Youssouf Niakaté Amin Younes Filip Kiss Robin Quaison Naïm Sliti Souza
Walid Azaro
Al-Faisaly Martin Boyle Clayson Igor Rossi Ismael Rossi Júlio Tavares Hicham Faik Guilherme Augusto
Raphael Silva
Romain Amalfitano
Al-Fateh Sofiane Bendebka Petros Ivan Santini Mourad Batna Marwane Saâdane Christian Cueva Maksym Koval Gustav Wikheim
Al-Fayha Ramon Lopes Ricardo Ryller Samuel Owusu Panagiotis Tachtsidis Amadou Moutari Aleksandar Trajkovski Vladimir Stojković Fernando Andrade
Kyriakos Papadopoulos
John Boye
Al-Hazem Alison Neris Abdelilah Hafidi Nawfel Zerhouni Ola John Ezekiel Henty Luka Stojanović Malik Asselah
Ibrahima Tandia
Moha
Tiago Rodrigues
Carlos Strandberg
Al-Hilal Michael Matheus Pereira Gustavo Cuéllar Moussa Marega Odion Ighalo André Carrillo Jang Hyun-soo Luciano Vietto
Bafétimbi Gomis
Al-Ittihad Bruno Henrique Igor Coronado Marcelo Grohe Romarinho Ahmed Hegazi Abderrazak Hamdallah André André Garry Rodrigues
Youssouf Niakaté
Karim El Ahmadi
Al-Nassr Pity Martínez Ramiro Funes Mori Anselmo Talisca Vincent Aboubakar Jonathan Rodríguez Jaloliddin Masharipov Petros
Abderrazak Hamdallah
Al-Raed Eduardo Henrique René Christian Atsu Karim El Berkaoui Mohamed Fouzair Éder Iago Herrerín
Al-Shabab Éver Banega Luciano Vietto Carlos Júnior Iago Santos Paulinho John Mary Alfred N'Diaye Sebá
Igor Lichnovsky
Odion Ighalo
Al-Taawoun Cássio Léandre Tawamba Christian Luyindama Mostafa Fathi Aschraf El Mahdioui Álvaro Medrán Zé Luís Iago Santos
Sandro Manoel
Cédric Amissi
Henrique Luvannor
Kaku
Al-Tai Amir Sayoud Tobías Figueroa Dener Marcelo Collins Fai Cephas Malele Knowledge Musona Lucas
Martin Lukov
Damac Farouk Chafaï Hillal Soudani Moustapha Zeghba Sergio Vittor Emilio Zelaya Domagoj Antolić Nono Filipe Augusto
Mijo Caktaš

League table edit

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification or relegation
1Al-Hilal (C)3020736328+3567Qualification for AFC Champions League group stage[75][a]
2Al-Ittihad3020556229+3365
3Al-Nassr3019475836+2261
4Al-Shabab30151055236+1655
5Damac30128103844−644
6Al-Tai30114153345−1237
7Al-Raed30106143545−1036
8Al-Fateh3098134541+435[b]
9Abha3098132743−1635[b]
10Al-Fayha30811112124−335[b]Qualification for AFC Champions League group stage[75][a]
11Al-Ettifaq30810124047−734[c]
12Al-Taawoun30713104348−534[c]
13Al-Batin3089133141−1033[d]
14Al-Faisaly (R)30712112837−933[d]Relegation to MS League
15Al-Ahli (R)30614103843−532
16Al-Hazem (R)3045212350−2717
Source: spl.com
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Total goal difference; 5) Total goals scored; 6) Fair-play points (Note: Head-to-head record is used only after all the matches between the teams in question have been played).[76]
(C) Champions; (R) Relegated
Notes:
  1. ^ a b Al-Fayha qualified for the AFC Champions League play-off round as 2021–22 King Cup winners.
  2. ^ a b c Head-to-head points: Al-Fateh 5, Abha 5, Al-Fayha 4. Head-to-head goal difference: Al-Fateh +1, Abha –1.
  3. ^ a b Head-to-head points: Al-Ettifaq 3, Al-Taawoun 3. Head-to-head goal difference: Al-Ettifaq +2, Al-Taawoun –2.
  4. ^ a b Head-to-head points: Al-Batin 4, Al-Faisaly 1.

Positions by round edit

The following table lists the positions of teams after each week of matches. In order to preserve the chronological evolution, any postponed matches are not included to the round at which they were originally scheduled but added to the full round they were played immediately afterward. If a club from the Saudi Professional League wins the King Cup, they will qualify for the AFC Champions League, unless they have already qualified for it through their league position. In this case, an additional AFC Champions League group stage berth will be given to the 3rd placed team, and the AFC Champions League play-off round spot will be given to 4th.

Team ╲ Round123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930
Al-Hilal412422474444455444444442222211
Al-Ittihad1364111112212111111111111111122
Al-Nassr153786346799743332232234333333
Al-Shabab111315101110863323222223323323444444
Damac16911654221131334555555555555555
Al-Tai151616161614111215151616161089111113101010101112129896
Al-Raed51055335810665667668788979991214127
Al-Fateh141572477578101212811121212141512786788668
Abha38913141515141313141111139887866667677989
Al-Fayha6413656355565767766778988667710
Al-Ettifaq22689111213121213108910101010101214151414151311121511
Al-Taawoun71414141516161616161214141514111313151111121212131413101012
Al-Batin12710121313131514141513131415151514121415131515141515151313
Al-Faisaly103811799991088101213141415111313141313111114131114
Al-Ahli912129101214118977911121399999111110101010111415
Al-Hazem8111315128101011111115151616161616161616161616161616161616
Leader and AFC Champions League group stage
Relegation to MS League
Source: spl.sa

Results edit

Home \ AwayABHAHLBATETTFSYFATFAYHAZHILITTNSRRAESHBTWNTAIDAM
Abha2–01–01–10–03–10–02–11–10–41–31–02–11–11–01–3
Al-Ahli1–11–04–01–11–11–11–01–13–41–21–33–41–13–11–1
Al-Batin2–12–20–01–00–22–00–01–12–33–42–00–33–20–02–1
Al-Ettifaq1–21–02–11–00–01–15–20–21–32–22–22–21–30–10–1
Al-Faisaly1–01–12–21–11–02–11–02–31–22–10–00–02–21–03–0
Al-Fateh3–00–12–34–04–11–10–10–34–40–12–32–03–01–25–5
Al-Fayha0–02–01–00–10–00–01–01–01–01–11–01–20–12–00–0
Al-Hazem2–02–22–30–30–00–13–11–10–11–42–01–23–30–10–1
Al-Hilal2–04–20–03–22–12–30–02–02–10–23–25–03–21–02–0
Al-Ittihad6–12–00–03–21–03–02–03–01–33–03–00–21–11–02–1
Al-Nassr2–11–11–00–14–02–11–02–10–41–32–24–23–14–14–1
Al-Raed1–01–01–01–11–11–01–02–00–11–20–30–20–34–00–2
Al-Shabab1–10–04–03–31–01–12–12–02–20–21–03–03–13–02–1
Al-Taawoun2–01–11–00–42–21–11–12–11–21–10–13–51–11–23–0
Al-Tai0–11–23–14–23–11–01–33–00–41–02–12–22–21–11–2
Damac3–21–11–11–02–00–31–01–02–41–10–23–21–11–11–0
Source: goalzz.com
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.
For upcoming matches, an "a" indicates there is an article about the rivalry between the two participants.

Season statistics edit

As of 27 June 2022

Scoring edit

Top scorers edit

RankPlayerClubGoals[77]
1 Odion IghaloAl-Shabab/Al-Hilal24
2 RomarinhoAl-Ittihad20
TaliscaAl-Nassr
4 Léandre TawambaAl-Taawoun18
5 Abderrazak HamdallahAl-Nassr/Al-Ittihad15
6 Emilio ZelayaDamac13
Karim El BerkaouiAl-Raed
CarlosAl-Shabab
Moussa MaregaAl-Hilal
10 Firas Al-BuraikanAl-Fateh11

Hat-tricks edit

PlayerForAgainstResultDateRef.
Abderrazak HamdallahAl-IttihadAl-Ahli4–3 (A)26 February 2022[78]
Odion IghaloAl-HilalAl-Ahli4–2 (H)18 March 2022[79]
Firas Al-BuraikanAl-FatehDamac3–0 (A)29 May 2022[80]
Notes

(H) – Home; (A) – Away

Clean sheets edit

RankPlayerClubClean
sheets[81]
1 Vladimir StojkovićAl-Fayha13
2 Marcelo GroheAl-Ittihad12
3 Abdullah Al-MayoufAl-Hilal11
4 Maksym KovalAl-Fateh9
Fawaz Al-QarniAl-Shabab
6 Moustapha ZeghbaDamac8
Martín CampañaAl-Batin
8 Raïs M'BolhiAl-Ettifaq7
Abdelali MhamdiAbha
Mustafa MalayekahAl-Faisaly

Discipline edit

Player edit

Club edit

  • Most yellow cards: 77[82]
    • Al-Ahli
    • Al-Taawoun
  • Most red cards: 8[82]
    • Al-Ettifaq

Attendances edit

By round edit

2021–22 Professional League Attendance
RoundTotalGP.Avg. Per Game
Round 138,55484,820
Round 243,35785,420
Round 346,75985,845
Round 466,83888,355
Round 550,72486,341
Round 673,05389,132
Round 739,76184,971
Round 863,97087,997
Round 969,55988,695
Round 1059,64387,456
Round 1199,764812,471
Round 1243,07085,384
Round 13102,742812,843
Round 1460,73687,592
Round 15[a]30,64183,831
Round 16[a]61,12487,641
Round 17[a]44,60485,576
Round 18[a]58,78887,349
Round 19[a]44,52885,566
Round 20[a]40,1337[b]5,734
Round 21[a]39,75084,969
Round 22[a]48,73186,092
Round 23[a]65,56688,196
Round 2486,528810,816
Round 2590,8137[c]12,974
Round 2650,95586,370
Round 27119,9167[d]17,131
Round 2851,81686,477
Round 2985,769810,722
Round 3090,487811,311
Total1,868,6792377,885
  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i Matches from 29 December (Round 15) until 5 March (Round 23) were played at a maximum of 50% capacity.[83][84]
  2. ^ Al-Ittihad played their home match against Al-Nassr behind closed doors due to disciplinary reasons.[85]
  3. ^ Al-Nassr played their home match against Al-Fayha behind closed doors due to disciplinary reasons.[86]
  4. ^ Al-Shabab played their home match against Al-Faisaly behind closed doors due to disciplinary reasons.[87]

By team edit

A match played behind closed doors is not included.

PosTeamTotalHighLowAverageChange
1Al-Ittihad466,28358,755033,306n/a1
2Al-Ahli227,01836,0797,03115,135n/a
3Al-Hilal193,30433,9635,21112,887n/a
4Al-Nassr117,31016,45808,380n/a2
5Al-Fateh119,62117,4591,3927,975n/a
6Al-Ettifaq100,61915,6709076,708n/a
7Al-Raed90,19520,0826686,013n/a
8Al-Shabab79,02911,2343,0995,645n/a3
9Al-Tai79,7467,7623,0365,317n/a
10Al-Taawoun78,1839,7802,1885,213n/a
11Al-Fayha72,4976,3421,5274,834n/a
12Al-Faisaly66,2776,4101,7644,419n/a
13Damac63,63614,7904534,243n/a
14Al-Batin45,2204,2381,1023,015n/a
15Abha43,10112,2431412,874n/a
16Al-Hazem26,6403,9405311,776n/a
League total1,868,67958,75507,885n/a

Updated to games played on 27 June 2022
Source: [88]
Notes:
1: Al-Ittihad played their home match against Al-Nassr behind closed doors.[85]
2: Al-Nassr played their home match against Al-Fayha behind closed doors.[86]
3: Al-Shabab played their home match against Al-Faisaly behind closed doors.[87]

Awards edit

Monthly awards edit

MonthManager of the MonthPlayer of the MonthGoalkeeper of the MonthRising Star of the MonthReference
ManagerClubPlayerClubPlayerClubPlayerClub
August Vuk RašovićAl-Fayha Ahmed HegaziAl-Ittihad Vladimir StojkovićAl-Fayha Moteb Al-HarbiAl-Shabab[89]
September Krešimir RežićDamac Igor CoronadoAl-Ittihad Moustapha ZeghbaDamac Nawaf BoushalAl-Fateh[90]
October Péricles ChamuscaAl-Shabab Abdulrahman GhareebAl-Ahli Fawaz Al-QarniAl-Shabab Moteb Al-HarbiAl-Shabab[91]
November Péricles ChamuscaAl-Shabab Naïm SlitiAl-Ettifaq Ahmed Al-KassarAl-Faisaly Moteb Al-HarbiAl-Shabab[92]
January Miguel Ángel RussoAl-Nassr RomarinhoAl-Ittihad Vladimir StojkovićAl-Fayha Moteb Al-HarbiAl-Shabab[93]
February Cosmin ContraAl-Ittihad Abderrazak HamdallahAl-Ittihad Mustafa MalayekahAl-Faisaly Firas Al-BuraikanAl-Fateh[94]
March Ramón DíazAl-Hilal Odion IghaloAl-Hilal Marcelo GroheAl-Ittihad Muhannad Al-ShanqeetiAl-Ittihad[95]
May & June Ramón DíazAl-Hilal Naïm SlitiAl-Ettifaq Abdullah Al-MayoufAl-Hilal Nawaf Al-AqidiAl-Tai[96]

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