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Saudi Pro League: Leading Goal Scorers, Standings, and More
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Tomorrow marks the beginning of the second half of the Saudi Pro League season, with 15 rounds of thrilling matches still ahead.
Let the excitement unfold!
As the winter break comes to an end, big names are eager to get back in action. Meanwhile, some teams in the league have players who have already participated in the Asian Cup and Africa Cup of Nations, keeping them match-ready.
Before the Saudi top flight fully resumes, let's take a closer look at the current state of play.
Who is leading the Saudi Pro League?
Al-Hilal Saudi Arabia's most-decorated club with 66 major honours currently lead the way with 53 points from their 19 matches.
Jorge Jesus' star-studded outfit have won 17 games and have yet to taste defeat in the top flight this term.
Cristiano Ronaldo's employers Al-Nassr are seven points behind Al-Hilal in second, with Al-Ahli and Al-Taawoun making up the rest of the top four.
Despite bringing in the likes of Karim Benzema, N'Golo Kante and Fabinho last summer, defending champions Al-Ittihad sit fifth with just 31 points.
Steven Gerrard's Al-Ettifaq are eighth and will be desperate to end a run of eight league matches without a victory.
Who is in the Saudi Pro League relegation battle?
Al-Hazm are rock bottom of the league with just 13 points and it will take something special for them to avoid the drop.
The same can be said for Abha in 17th with 14 points on the board, while Al-Tai make up the rest of the relegation zone on 17 points.
Al-Tai are two points behind Al-Riyadh, Al-Feiha and Al-Raed.
And 10th place Al-Khaleej are only five points ahead of Al-Tai, meaning we could be in for quite a battle to avoid relegation.
Who is the leading scorer in the Saudi Pro League?
Al-Nassr superstar Ronaldo leads the Saudi Golden Boot race with an impressive 20 goals from just 18 appearances.
Ex-Fulham striker Aleksandar Mitrovic is close behind the five-time Ballon d'Or winner — the Serb striking 17 times for Al-Hilal.
Damac winger Georges-Kevin N'Koudou is the third-top scorer in the league with 14 goals in 17 matches.
Al-Ahli forward Firas Al-Buraikan (11 goals), Ronaldo's Al-Nassr team-mate Anderson Talisca (11) and Al-Ittihad marksman Abderrazak Hamdallah (10) are the other three players to reach double figures.
Who has the most assists in the Saudi Pro League?
As well as leading the way for goals scored, Ronaldo is joint-top for assists with nine to his name.
Al-Taawoun playmaker Alvaro Medran is keeping pace with the Portugal international, although he has only found the back of the net himself once.
Al-Fateh star Mourad Batna boasts eight assists to go with his eight goals, while ex-Newcastle winger Allan Saint-Maximin has tallied the same total in the creative department.
Saint-Maximin's Al-Ahli colleague Riyad Mahrez sits on seven assists for the season, the same number as Al-Ittihad attacker Igor Coronado and Al-Wedha veteran Faycal Fajr.
Next matches in the Saudi Pro League
March 1: Al-Hilal vs Al-Ittihad
March 15: Al-Ahli vs Al-Nassr
April 11: Al-Ahli vs Al-Ittihad
April 25: Al-Ahli vs Al-Hilal
May 16: Al-Nassr vs Al-Hilal
May 27: Al-Nassr vs Al-Ittihad
Source: livescore
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