Checkout the complete list of well know footballers playing in the Middle East, Saudi Arabia and Qatar as Cristiano Ronaldo signs for Al-Nassar FC
After months of rumours and speculation, Cristiano Ronaldo’s transfer saga has finally ended. The Portuguese surprised the world when he announced his deal with Al-Nassr on Instagram.
List of international footballers playing in the Middle East, Qatar and Saudi Arabia and their teams
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner agreed to a two-and-a-half-year deal with Al-Nassar, with a salary of €200 million per year. Ronaldo is now the highest-paid player in football history, according to his new contract with Al-Nassar. In this article, we’ll be looking at the list of well-known players playing in the Middle East.
List of players playing in Middle East football leagues
1) David Ospina – Al -Nasar
David Ospina, 34, is a former Arsenal goalkeeper who currently plays for Al-Nasar.
2) Jason Denayer – Al – Ahli
Jason Denayer, a 27-year-old Belgian right-back and former Lyon player, presently plays for Dubai-based Shadab Al Ahli.
3) Ahmed Hegazy – Al – Ittihad
Ahmed Hegazy is an Egyptian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for the Saudi Pro League team Al-Ittihad.
4) Mark Munesia – Al-Arabi
Mark Mnesia is a Spanish professional footballer who currently plays for Al- Arabi. He is a central defender who began his professional career with Barcelona in 2008-09.
5) Konstantinos Manolas – Sharjah
Konstantinos Manolas, 31, is a former Roma centre-back who now plays for the Emirati club Sharjah.
6) Ever Banega – Al-Ittihad
Ever Banega, 34, is a centre midfielder for the Saudi club Al-Ittihad. Banega formerly played for Sevilla, where he won three Europa Cups.
7) Santi Cazorla – Al Sadd
Santi Cazorla is a 38-year-old Spanish attacking midfielder who presently plays for Al Sadd, a club previously managed by Xavi.
8) Adel Taarabt – Al-Nassr
Adel Taarabt is a 33-year-old Moroccan professional footballer who currently plays as an attacking midfielder for Al-Nassr.
9) Paco Alcacer – Sharjah FC
Paco Alcacer is a 29-year-old Spanish footballer who plays forward for Sharjah FC.
10) Andre Ayew -Al Sadd
Andre Ayew is a 33-year-old Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a winger for Al Sadd.
11) Miralem Pjanic – Sharjah FC
Miralem Pjanic is a well-known figure in Middle Eastern football, and he currently plays for Sharjah FC.
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