Ronaldo and Benzema Lead the Way as Saudi Pro League Offers Top Pay

Money Can’t Buy Happiness, But It Sure Looks Like It for These Saudi Arabia Soccer Players!

June 22, 2023 164 3 minutes readSoccer News

Saudi Pro League: The Newest Destination for Top Footballers — Author: AHMED YOSRI | Credits: REUTERS

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In a classic tale of big bucks and lavish lifestyles, the Saudi Pro League has become the playground for the world’s wealthiest footballers. As the league strives to rival the likes of the English Premier League, it seems that its main selling point is a bottomless pit of cash.

The club is shelling out exorbitant amounts of money to secure the services of high-profile players, and two names stand proudly at the top of the earnings pyramid: Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema, former comrades from their Real Madrid days.

Ronaldo and Benzema Lead the Earning Power Pack

The Saudi Pro League has recently gained prominence, attracting some of the finest talents from around the globe. But let’s face it, money talks louder than the promise of fierce competition.

Ronaldo, the man who needs no introduction, paved the way for the league’s spending spree when he joined Al Nassr in January. Not to be outdone, Benzema bid adieu to Real Madrid and followed suit with a lucrative move to Al-Ittihad. These two superstars are now leading the pack in terms of earning power.

More European Players To Come

But the spending spree doesn’t stop there. It seems the allure of fat paychecks has caught the attention of other European players as well and reports suggest that more European players might be packing their Louis Vuitton suitcases and jetting off to Saudi Arabia this summer. Some report that even the mighty Chelsea midfielder is allegedly on the verge of sealing a deal with Al-Ittihad.

Who needs glory on the pitch when you have a hefty paycheck waiting for these almost Saudi Arabia soccer players, right?

The Best-Paid Players in the Saudi Pro League

Let’s take a look at the top 10 best-paid players currently gracing the Saudi Pro League:

Gustavo Cuellar (Al-Hilal) – Weekly wage: £65,000. He may not be a household name, but Cuellar has spent close to three years in the Saudi Pro League, though some might say that he’s proving mediocrity can indeed be rewarded handsomely.
Odion Ighalo (Al-Hilal) – Weekly wage: £72,000. The Nigerian international left Manchester United to find his true calling in the Saudi Pro League – and by true calling, we mean counting the stacks of cash he receives every week.
Luciano Vietto (Al-Hilal) – Weekly wage: £77,000. Vietto, the Argentinian sensation, said goodbye to European football in 2020. Why bother with elite competitions when you can bask in the glory of Saudi riches?
Moussa Marega (Al-Hilal) – Weekly wage: £97,000. Remember Marega’s stunning goal-scoring exploits at FC Porto? Well, now he’s plying his trade in the Saudi Pro League, reminding us all that money truly makes the world go round.
Ahmed Hegazi (Al-Ittihad) – Weekly wage: £97,000. Hegazi’s European adventure with West Brom came to an end, and what better place to continue his footballing journey than the land of golden opportunities, Saudi Arabia?
Anderson Talisca (Al-Nassr) – Weekly wage: £100,000. Talisca, the Brazilian maestro, made a shocking decision to leave West Brom behind and embrace the allure of Saudi riches. Let’s hope his bank balance enjoys his silky skills.
Matheus Pereira (Al-Hilal) – Weekly wage: £107,000. Ah, the infamous case of Pereira, who dared to leave the prestige of West Brom for the land of oil and opulence. But hey, who needs Premier League glory when you can earn a small fortune?
Ever Banega (Al-Shabab) – Weekly wage: £176,000. Banega, the veteran midfielder, decided to trade Europa League glory with Sevilla for a bigger bank account in the Saudi Pro League. Money can’t buy happiness, but it can surely look like it!
Karim Benzema (Al-Ittihad) – Weekly wage: £3.58m. Benzema bid farewell to his illustrious Real Madrid career to embark on a new adventure in Saudi Arabia. The only thing more impressive than his goal-scoring prowess is his bank balance.
Cristiano Ronaldo (Al-Nassr) – Weekly wage: £3.6m. Surprise, surprise! The man, the myth, the moneymaker himself. Ronaldo, after his dramatic departure from Manchester United, decided to grace the Saudi Pro League with his presence, solidifying his position as the ultimate cash cow.

The Saudi Pro League may still be finding its footing among the world’s top divisions, but their jingling-coin approach is definitely getting it there.

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