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Olympic-Style Strike Wins Al Hilal a Special Award for Neves

31 January 2026

Olympic-Style Strike Wins Al Hilal a Special Award for Neves
Neves' Olympic-style goal earns Al Hilal the round's Best Goal award.

Best Goal Award Highlight

The Portuguese midfielder Ruben Neves, star of Al Hilal, clinched the Best Goal award for the 19th round of the Saudi Pro League.

He struck a sensational Olympic-style direct from a corner against Al Qadsiah, helping his team to a 2-2 draw.

Season Momentum

The league's official Roshan account shared a video of Neves' goal, noting it was his eighth of the season and his eighth for Al Hilal.

The award is decided by a fan vote on the Pro League's official site.

Neves is enjoying an exceptional campaign, sitting among the team’s top scorers even as his contract nears its end, with a clear future still in play.

Meanwhile, the sharpest thing in town isn’t Neves’ shot, it’s the club's contract talks these days around here.

If my expenses were as well-timed as his finish, I’d own a stadium one day.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Best Goal award?

Ruben Neves of Al Hilal won the Best Goal of the Round award for the 19th matchweek in the Saudi Pro League.

What was special about the goal?

It was an Olympic-style direct from a corner against Al Qadsiah, counted as his 8th goal of the season for Al Hilal.

How is the award decided?

Through a fan vote conducted on the official Saudi Pro League site.