We take a look at Al-Nassr players, considering their profiles, market values and salaries.
Al-Nassr became popular when they signed the famous Cristiano Ronaldo. However, the Saudi club are one of the best clubs in the country, having won the joint-second-most league titles.
Al-Nassr
Known as the "The Global One and founded in 1955, Al-Nassr Football Club is a professional football club based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. With a rich history and a passionate fanbase, Al-Nassr is one of the most successful clubs in the country, having won the Saudi Pro League nine times, the King's Cup six times, and the Crown Prince Cup three times.
The club plays its home games at the Al-Awwal Park, which boasts a capacity of 25,000, while they wear the iconic yellow and blue colors.
Al-Nassr made global headlines with the signing of Cristiano Ronaldo in December 2022, as this high-profile acquisition significantly increased the club's international exposure and attracted a massive influx of new fans.
Beyond Ronaldo, Al-Nassr boasts a talented squad of players, including the Saudi Arabian internationals Salem Al-Faraj and Fahad Al-Muwallad. Under the guidance of head coach Luís Castro, the team is aiming for further success both domestically and internationally.
Pulse Sports looks into the club’s current players’ profiles and earnings.
Al-Nassr Players and Their Ages
Player | Date of Birth | Age | Nationality |
David Ospina | 31 August 1988 | 35 | Colombia |
Waleed Ali | 19 April 1986 | 38 | Saudi Arabia |
Raghid Al-Najjar | 20 September 1996 | 27 | Saudi Arabia |
Faris Afandy | 21 June 2004 | 19 | Saudi Arabia |
Mohammed Al Otaibi | 11 May 1993 | 31 | Saudi Arabia |
Nawaf Alaqidi | 10 May 2000 | 24 | Saudi Arabia |
Sultan Al-Ghannam | 6 May 1994 | 30 | Saudi Arabia |
Mohammed Al-Fatil | 4 January 1992 | 32 | Saudi Arabia |
Abdulelah Al-Amri | 15 January 1997 | 27 | Saudi Arabia |
Nawaf Boushal | 16 September 1999 | 24 | Saudi Arabia |
Alex Telles | 15 December 1992 | 31 | Brazil |
Aziz Behich | 16 December 1990 | 33 | Australia |
Mohammed Qassem | 19 January 1995 | 29 | Saudi Arabia |
Aymeric Laporte | 27 May 1994 | 30 | Spain |
Awad Aman | 16 January 2005 | 19 | Saudi Arabia |
Abdulaziz Al Faraj | 23 June 2003 | 20 | Saudi Arabia |
Waleed Bin Hibah | 22 April 2004 | 20 | Saudi Arabia |
Marzouq Tambakti | 11 February 2003 | 21 | Saudi Arabia |
Ali Lajami | 24 April 1996 | 28 | Saudi Arabia |
Abdulmajeed Al-Sulaiheem | 15 May 1994 | 30 | Saudi Arabia |
Sami Al-Najei | 7 February 1997 | 27 | Saudi Arabia |
Abdullah Al-Khaibari | 16 August 1996 | 27 | Saudi Arabia |
Ali Al-Hassan | 4 March 1997 | 27 | Saudi Arabia |
Aiman Yahya | 14 May 2001 | 23 | Saudi Arabia |
Otávio | 9 February 1995 | 29 | Portugal |
Muhammad Sahlouli | 21 November 2004 | 19 | Saudi Arabia |
Khaled Kamal Alhamoush | 22 May 2005 | 19 | Syria |
Abdulaziz Saud Al Aliwa | 11 February 2004 | 20 | Saudi Arabia |
Marcelo Brozovic | 16 November 1992 | 31 | Croatia |
Anderson Talisca | 1 February 1994 | 30 | Brazil |
Cristiano Ronaldo | 5 February 1985 | 39 | Portugal |
Sadio Mané | 10 April 1992 | 32 | Senegal |
Mohammed Maran | 15 February 2001 | 23 | Saudi Arabia |
Abdulrahman Ghareeb | 31 March 1997 | 27 | Saudi Arabia |
Meshari Al Nemer | 5 August 2003 | 20 | Saudi Arabia |
Fahad Al Taleb | 29 August 2003 | 20 | Saudi Arabia |
Saad Haqawi | 8 October 2005 | 18 | Saudi Arabia |
Al-Nassr’s oldest player as of May 2024 is Cristiano Ronaldo, and the club’s youngest first-team player is 18-year-old Saad Haqawi, who was promoted from the club’s academy.
Al-Nassr Players and Their Countries
The Saudi Pro League have always had a cap on foreign players, which makes it unsurprising that the majority of the Al-Nassr players are from their home country, Saudi Arabia. The rule was four foreign players at the start, but over the years the cap increased to a maximum of 10 foreign players per team.
27 of Al-Nassr’s 37-man squad are effectively home-grown talent, while they filled their foreign quota to the max. There are two players each from Portugal and Brazil, who account for the most for the highest number of foreigners in the team. Senegal, Syria, Australia, Colombia, Croatia, and Spain all have one representative each in the Al-Nassr side.
How much do Al-Nassr Players Earn?
Player | Weekly wage (€) | Market value (€) |
Cristiano Ronaldo | 3,846,154 | 15m |
Sadio Mane | 761,231 | 20m |
Aymeric Laporte | 471,154 | 25m |
Marcelo Brozovic | 465,385 | 18m |
Otávio | 250,000 | 30m |
Alex Telles | 157,692 | 7m |
Talisca | 125,000 | 15m |
David Ospina | 67,308 | 2.5m |
Ayman Yahya | 24,615 | 550k |
Sultan Al-Ghannam | 17,885 | 2m |
Abdulelah Al-Amri | 17,885 | 1.2m |
Abdulmajeed Al-Sulaiheem | 16,731 | 700k |
Abdulrahman Ghareeb | 16,731 | 2.3m |
Nawaf Boushal | 13,462 | 375k |
Sami Al-Najei | 11,154 | 1m |
Nawaf Alaqidi | 11,154 | 650k |
Ali Lajami | 10,000 | 600k |
Aziz Behich | 9,808 | 450k |
Ali Al-Hassan | 6,731 | 400k |
Meshari Al Nemer | 5,000 | 50k |
Abdulaziz Al Aliwa | 3,269 | 50k |
Abdullah Al-Khaibari | 3,269 | 550k |
Waleed Abdullah | 3,077 | 25k |
Raghid Al-Najjar | 2,308 | 150k |
Mohammed Qassem | 2,308 | 125k |
Mohammed Al-Fatil | 2,308 | 125k |
Mohammed Maran | 1,731 | 200k |
Al Nassr's wage bill is currently €6,331,346 gross per week and the highest earner is Cristiano Ronaldo who is on €3,846,154 gross per week, according to Capology.
Meanwhile, the lowest earner is Mohammed Maran, who is currently on €1,731 per week.
Al-Nassr Players Market Value
According to Transfermarkt, Otávio is the club's most valued player with a market value of €30.00 million, and 20-year-old goalkeeper — Faris Afandy — is the least valued at €25,000.
Al-Nassr Players Stats
Among the current players in the squad, Brazilian midfielder Talisca has the highest number of goals with 68 in 85 appearances. Ronaldo is next in line, boasting 58 goals in 64 matches, according to Transfermarkt.