Saudi Fantasy Round 1 Team Reveals
The new campaign is here, and managers are busy putting together their first squads of the season. Our Saudi Fantasy Round 1 Team Reveals gives an early look at how different drafts are shaping up, which players are proving most popular, and where there’s room to take risks.
@DrWaleedKhokhar
Notes
- Bono (5m) is set as my main goalkeeper. He ranked fifth for saves last season and is now playing under defensive coach Inzaghi at Al-Hilal.
- Zaid (4m) provides bench cover after starting 35/35 games last season with a 69% save rate.
- Defence is built on premium nailed options: Ibanez, Hoedt, and either T. Hernandez or Cancelo, all offering strong attacking threat. Madu (4.5m) stands out under the new rules with reliable recoveries, while Al-Bawardi (4m) is my budget option.
- In midfield, Savic, Millot, and Sbaï are locked. Savic is on set pieces and has shown strong pre-season form. Millot (6m), a new signing, arrives with an impressive record in Bundesliga Fantasy.
- Batna (7.5m) remains under consideration, with Maolida (7m) and Felix (7.5m) as possible alternatives.
- A. Noor (5m) fills the budget slot, though this position, may change once more nailed 5.0–5.5m options emerge.
- The forward line features Ronaldo and Benzema, supported by favourable early fixtures for Al-Nassr and improved pre-season form under the new manager.
- Camara (5m) completes the trio as a short-term enabler, subject to rotation for another cheap nailed forward in later rounds. Selections are made on the basis of pre-season performances, new signings, and 24/25 season data, with a focus on nailed players and minimising punts early on.
@FPL_Chubbs
Notes
- I’ve tried to make a well balanced team, saving transfers (up to five, the same as FPL) finding value picks from all of the “stronger sides” in the SPL.
- Ronaldo is expensive, but has proven value for money in his time in Saudi Arabia. It’s easier to start with him and downgrade rather than avoid. You can still demonstrate a strong draft with Ronaldo- hopefully mine is a good example!
- Hamdallah is my GW1 captain as Al Shabab face a newly promoted side at home and Hamdallah has proved to be a reliable assets throughout the years in the SPL.
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@Dr_Abdullah_MRM
Notes
- Borjan is the best 4.5m goalkeeper in my opinion.
- Theo (due to the high EO of Al Hilal defence > 100%).
- Mitaj is the most attacking defender in El Ettihad.
- Al Shwirekh: He has has the best fixtures among all teams, although Hoedt is much more dangerous in set pieces but for 1m more than Al Shwirekh.
- Coman: Has very easy fixtures for the Al Nasser attack and he also to covers the high EO of J. Felix and CR7.
- Quinones: He was one of the best players last season and has easy fixture at the start of the season against Najma, a newly promoted team.
- Podence: As I Said Al Shabab have the best fixtures, but I think Carrasco is better than him but for more 0.5m.
@hassanelolemy
Notes
- Ibanez, Theo and Ronaldo are very important to my team.
- Hamdallah is on penalty duty and has good fixtures.
- Nunez for Helal could be an excellent option.
- Felix is also brilliant, Neves is on penalties and corners.
- Millot is the best budget option from Al Ahly.
- Thakri is a good defender pick from Qadsia and just 4.5m.
- Batna is on penalties and the best option from Fath Buushan.
@FPL_Abdullah
Notes
- It’s my first team of the new season!
- The friendly matches have given us a bit more information, some current notes on my draft with 0.5 ITB: Toney and Hamdallah up front, Hamdallah the Shabab talisman has the greatest fixture run and on penalties, which makes him template (30%). Lacazette is a great rotating option with his great fixtures starting from GW2.
- In MID, Felix and Mane are locked from Al Nasser as a cover for Ronaldo. Batna is the talisman of Alfatih and he has a good run also.
- In DEF, Theo and Ibanez are my premiums in defence, with the highest probability of contributing to goals in the league.
- In goal, I haven’t spent much. My main goalkeeper is Bushchan who plays for Shabab. As mentioned they have great fixtures.
- My only potential changes include getting Nunez and a 4.5m MID in for Lacazette and Neves.
- My captain will be Hamdallah.
