Mendy Shines as Al-Ahli Unveils Lineup Against Neom in Roshn Saudi Pro League
24 January 2026
Starting XI Unveiled
Matthias Jaissle reveals Al-Ahli Jeddah's lineup as they prepare to face Neom in a Roshn Saudi Pro League clash on Saturday night, round 18 of the 2025-2026 season.
Lineup details and context
The German coach named Senegalese goalkeeper Edward Mendy, who had been out recently due to AFCON commitments, back between the sticks.
The team also includes Ryan Hamid in place of Merih Demiral, who is sidelined with an injury, while Valentine Atangana is omitted by technical decision due to foreign-player limits.
Al-Ahli's starting XI:
Goalkeeper: Edward Mendy
Defense: Ali Majrashi, Ryan Hamid, Roger Ibanez, Zakaria Housawi
Midfield: Ziad Al-Jahni, Frank Kesi, Enzo Milo
Attack: Riyad Mahrez, Ivan Toni, Wanderison Galino
The coach will be hoping this lineup chemistry translates into a crucial win as the season enters its final stretch. Neom will also seek momentum after a mid-table spell, making this a tight confrontation.
Al-Ahli enter the match third in the Roshn Saudi Pro League table on 37 points, seven behind leaders Al Hilal, while Neom sit ninth with 21 points.
