The race for the Saudi Pro League’s individual awards has intensified following the announcement of the nominees for Player of the Season, led by Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, captain of Al-Nassr, alongside several of the league’s standout performers this season.
The announcement comes ahead of the highly anticipated final round of the Saudi Pro League, with the title race still alive between Al-Nassr and Al-Hilal. Al-Nassr will face Damac, while Al-Hilal travels to play Al-Fayha.
The shortlist for Player of the Season features five major stars, including Ronaldo, who delivered another impressive campaign with 26 goals and two assists in 29 appearances.
Also nominated is Al-Ahli striker Ivan Toney after scoring 32 goals and providing six assists in 31 matches, as well as Al-Qadsiah forward Julián Quiñones who netted 30 goals and registered four assists.
The nominees also include Al-Nassr playmaker João Félix following a season where he contributed 20 goals and 12 assists, alongside Al-Hilal midfielder Rúben Neves who recorded 11 goals and six assists.
In the Best Saudi Player category, Salem Al-Dawsari leads the nominations after another outstanding season captaining Al-Hilal in several decisive matches.
The shortlist also includes Hattan Bahebri of Al-Kholood, Khaled Al-Ghannam of Al-Ettifaq, Musab Al-Juwair of Al-Qadsiah, and Al-Nassr defender Abdulilah Al-Amri.
The nominations highlight the exceptional level of competition witnessed throughout the current Saudi Pro League season, both among international stars and Saudi talents, in what has become one of the league’s most competitive and exciting campaigns in recent years.
