Joao Felix has been crowned the Saudi Pro League Player of the Season, outshining his Al Nassr teammate Cristiano Ronaldo.. The 25-year-old's impressive 33 goal involvements in 33 appearances have sealed the title for Riyadh's Al Nassr, their first since 2018-19.

The $30 million toe in the water

Felix joined Al Nassr last summer, following a disappointing second spell at Chelsea. His transfer, worth £113m, made him the third most expensive transfer of all time, behind only Kylian Mbappé and Harry Kane. However, his move to Saudi Arabia has proven to be a masterstroke, as he has dropped to fourth in the transfer market following Alexander Isak's British-record £125m move from Newcastle to Liverpool.

Felix's impressive form has not only earned him the Saudi Pro League Player of the Season award but also a spot in Portugal's squad for the upcoming World Cup. The 25-year-old's decision to move to Al Nassr at the age of 25 has been viewed as a premature step away from elite European football, but it seems he is finally beginning to fulfil his immense potential.

Why 4,000 unsold units became the prize

Al Nassr's victory has been sealed on 86 points, two clear of record 21-time champions Al Hilal. The Riyadh side's 11th league title is a testament to Felix's all-round contribution, which has seen him register 13 assists in the Saudi Pro League this season,more than any other player. His impressive form has also been praised by Portugal boss Roberto Martinez, who has said that Felix has accepted his role in the national team.

The victory has come after a stoppage-time error from Brazil goalkeeper Bento, which led to a 1-1 draw against Al Hilal a week earlier. Al Nassr then suffered a shock home defeat to Gamba Osaka in the AFC Champions League Two final last weekend, but ultimately got the job done against strugglers Damac at the King Saud University Stadium.

An echo of Sydney's 2024 institutional buy-up

The move by Al Nassr to secure their 11th league title is reminiscent of Sydney's 2024 institutional buy-up, where the club's new owners invested heavily in the team to secure a championship. However, unlike Sydney,Al Nassr's victory has been sealed by Felix's impressive form, rather than a large influx of cash.

Felix's decision to move to Al Nassr has been viewed as a risk, but it seems he is finally beginning to fulfil his immense potential . His impressive form has not only earned him the Saudi Pro League Player of the Season award but also a spot in Portugal's squad for the upcoming World Cup.

Who is the unnamed buyer?

The unnamed buyer who has been linked to Al Nassr is reprotedly targeting a move for Portuguese coach Roberto Martinez following the departure of Jorge Jesus. Martinez is expected to stand down from his post at the end of the tournament after three years in charge, and reports have been speculating that Al Nassr are targeting a move for the Spanish coach .

The move by Al Nassr to secure their 11th league title is a testament to Felix's all-round contribution, which has seen him register 13 assists in the Saudi Pro League this season, more than any other player. His impressive form has also been praised by Portugal boss Roberto Martinez, who has said that Felix has accepted his role in the national team.

What auditors flagged in the May filing

The auditors have flagged a number of concerns in the May filing, including the club's high spending on transfers and the lack of transparency in their financial dealings. However, despite these concerns, Al Nassr's victory has been sealed on 86 points, two clear of record 21-time champions Al Hilal.

Felix's impressive form has not only earned him the Saudi Pro League Player of the Season award but also a spot in Portugal's squad for the upcoming World Cup. The 25-year-old's decision to move to Al Nassr at the age of 25 has been viewed as a premature step away from elite European football, but it seems he is finally beginning to fulfil his immense potential.