Italian Spark Leads Al-Qadsiah: Ritigi’s Breakthrough Season in the Saudi Pro League
31 December 2025
Rising Star in the Saudi Pro League
Italian forward Matteo Ritigi has continued to deliver standout form for Al-Qadsiah in his first season in the Saudi Pro League. His lighting-quick pace and clinical finishing have earned headlines.
Record-Breaking Season and Transfer Details
Ritigi found the net in the game against Al-Shabab in Round 12, writing a notable chapter as Italy’s ambassador to Saudi football.
Opta statistics show Ritigi has tallied 28 goals in 44 matches for club and country in 2025, including 9 for Al-Qadsiah in 12 games this season, cementing him as the year’s leading Italian scorer and a rising star abroad.
He has consistently outshone many Italian players both in Serie A and in leagues around the world.
Ritigi arrived at Al-Qadsiah from Atalanta in a deal valued at around €65 million, succeeding Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang who returned to Marseille.
Punchline 1: If Matteo Ritigi keeps scoring like this, even gravity might start defending against him.
Punchline 2: In football terms, his return on investment is already in the green—season after season, the net gets fatter.
