Wijnaldum’s Magic Touch Dismantles Saudi Pro League Defenses
31 December 2025
Wijnaldum's magical impact for Ettifaq in the Saudi Pro League
Dutchman Georginio Wijnaldum, Ettifaq's star, continues to prove his value as a decisive player in big matches, turning into a real nightmare for Saudi Pro League clubs with his impactful touches and strong presence in the midfield.
With every new clash, Wijnaldum shows he is the magic weapon capable of turning the balance, and Al Nassr were among his victims in a new chapter of his standout spell that gives his team a clear edge and marks his imprint on the title race.
Wijnaldum steered the Comandos into a dramatic 2-2 draw with Al Nassr in matchweek 12, with his brace showing finesse.
The remarkable thing is that even while operating in midfield, he acts as a magical weapon to tear apart Pro League sides, bursting into the box from deep and exploiting space behind defenders, as he did against Al Nassr yesterday.
This is his fifth goal-scoring footprint against the Global since arriving in Saudi pitches, four goals and an assist, as last season the former Liverpool star also struck a brace against this same team.
Moreover, he had three contributions against Al Ittihad (one goal, two assists), while scoring twice against Al Ahli and contributing a four-goal haul against Al Shabab (three goals, one assist).
Since arriving at the Nawakhza, the Dutch star has notched 29 goals and 11 assists in 79 matches across domestic and continental competitions.
