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Despite Neymar Failing to Score Once For Al Hilal, Brazilians Dominate Saudi Pro League With 30 Goals

Published 09/27/2023, 10:23 AM EDT

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Neymar Jr. has been struggling to find the back of the net following his move to Al Hilal. The player is yet to score after his first three outings for the side despite playing over 200 minutes. While their national captain has been struggling to make a mark, other Brazilian internationals seem to be in love with the Saudi Pro League.

The Selecao stars have been in top shape, with players finding the back of the net for a total of 30 goals. While Cristiano Ronaldo has dominated the goal-scoring tally individually, Brazilian stars have been dominant as a whole. With the league just in its early stages, fans will hope that the players continue to fire on all cylinders.

Brazilian stars dominate the Saudi Pro League

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The Selecao players have been on fire in the first few games of the Saudi Pro League. With contributions from multiple names, the total number of goals from Brazilian players has already reached 30 goals. Malcolm has been leading the charge as the Al Hilal winger has found six goals for his side and is placed second in the league Golden Boot rankings.

The likes of Igor Conrado, Roberto Firmino, Talisca, Fabio Martins, and Romarinho have also been lethal in front of the posts finding three goals each this season. While fans have been enjoying the performances from the stars, a vast majority will hope that Neymar Jr can find his touch in the coming games.

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Neymar has struggled to deliver for Al Hilal following his move to the Saudi side. Fans have been raving for the player to deliver after he signed a massive $400 million plus contract with the side.

Neymar yet to get off the mark for Al Hilal

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Despite signing a massive deal with Saudi Al-Hilal, Brazilian icon Neymar Jr. has yet to suit the billing. The player has missed a majority of matches following his transfer due to injuries. The player has made a total of three outings for his side and is yet to find the back of the net.

Ney has played two full ninety-minute games while making one appearance off the bench where he played for 26 minutes. His two outings for the side have been lackluster with only two goal contributions, which were the assists on his debut, when he was brought in off the substitute bench.

Neymar will have a lot of pressure on his back to justify his massive price tag. While a player of his stature does warrant a massive paycheck, the Brazilian will have to step up for his new side in the upcoming fixtures.

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Do you think Neymar can find his form in the coming games for Al Hilal? How many goals do you think the Brazilian will score for his new side this season? Let us know in the comments below.

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Saurabh Saket

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Saurabh Saket is a soccer writer at EssentiallySports. While Saket has been a football fan for a while, his passion for the sport stems from FIFA 17 which featured Borussia Dortmund superstar Marco Reus on its cover. With dreams of standing as a part of the Yellow Wall at Signal Iduna Park, Saket loves to write about the game from a fan’s perspective giving his take on recent happenings.
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Jayant Chhabra