With huge salaries and wild ambitions, the Saudi Pro League has turned itself into one of the richest football competitions across the world. In 2025, five clubs will dominate the league in terms of wealth, as measured by squad market value, wage bills, and glamorous lineups. Let’s take a look at the top 5 richest Saudi Pro League clubs of 2025:
Al-Hilal
Al-Hilal commands the highest spot, possessing squad value worth about €240 million, with an annual wage bill nearing €197 million. Still considered the most successful club in Asia, it continues to attract global stars such as Neymar and Rúben Neves, alongside Sergej Milinković-Savić. Their transfer policy revolves around marquee signings that would bolster sporting strength and uplift the international brand stature.
Al-Nassr
Vying neck-and-neck in wage bill with Al-Hilal, reputed to be in excess of €396 million, is Al-Nassr. Cristiano Ronaldo is undoubtedly the crown jewel of this club, supposedly raking in almost €200 million a year. With Aymeric Laporte and Kingsley Coman as his supporting stars, the market value of the whole squad is around €145 million. In sporting capitalism, Al-Nassr is one of the most discussed clubs on the planet.
Al-Ahli
Al-Ahli comes in as the third club by value, with its squad being worth somewhere between €150 million and €175 million and a wage bill coming near €170 million. Riyad Mahrez is the shining star, attracting all the limelight, fans, and sponsors. To spend a fortune on international players, Al-Ahli is presenting itself both as a promising challenger to force fights at home and in Asian competitions.
Al-Ittihad
In the fourth place is Al-Ittihad, whose squad is valued between €110 million and €150 million, with a wage bill hovering around €140 million. Setting the club alight with global limelight is their marquee player, Karine Benzema, the Ballon d’Or winner. The strategy behind their plan involves bringing household names into the setup while also building a team capable of competing in the future.
Al-Qadsiah
The tiers end at the fifth with Al-Qadsiah, with around €125 million in valuation for its squad. The big signings of the Italy striker Mateo Retegui show their intent to face the more established giants. In terms of wage bills, theirs is smaller, yet this fast rise is a testament to the growing financial clout spreading across the Saudi Pro League.Also Read: Top 5 Richest Al Ittihad Players in 2025: Net Worth, Lifestyle, and Luxury CarsBeing this large financially, the Saudi Pro League can no longer be deemed merely a regional competition; it is steadily reshaping the global football landscape.
