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Rising Dynamo Kinonis Shakes Up the Saudi Pro League

22 January 2026

Rising Dynamo Kinonis Shakes Up the Saudi Pro League
Kinonis delivers again as Al-Qadsiah shocks top teams in the Saudi Pro League

Rising Dynamo Kinonis Shakes Up the Saudi Pro League

The Mexican star of Al-Qadsiah continues to deliver standout numbers this season in the Saudi Pro League, especially against the big clubs.

Kinonis netted the two goals for Al-Qadsiah against Al-Ittihad on Thursday, at Prince Mohammed bin Fahd Stadium in Dammam, in the seventeenth round of the Saudi Pro League.

That strike took his tally to 15 goals this season in the Saudi Pro League, lifting him to second place in the scorers' chart, one behind Cristiano Ronaldo.

The 28-year-old has not failed to score against any of the league's big teams this season; Al-Ahli were the only side to dodge his bite due to an injury absence.

Kinonis scored in a 2-2 draw with Al-Hilal in the second round, and again in a 2-1 win over Al-Nassr in the fourteenth round, before his double against Al-Ittihad in the seventeenth round.

Overall, the Mexican striker has 19 goals in 18 league games this season for Al-Qadsiah, adding four more in the King Salman Cup.

Punchline: If football had snipers, Kinonis would be the one who never misses.

Second punchline: He could score a hat-trick while ordering coffee—now that’s what I call a latte of goals.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Julian Kinonis and what is his impact this season?

A Mexican forward for Al-Qadsiah who has emerged as one of the league’s top scorers, with 15 league goals and 19 in all competitions.

Against which teams did Kinonis score recently?

He scored twice against Al-Ittihad and previously netted against Al-Hilal and Al-Nassr in earlier rounds.

Where was the latest match played and what does Kinonis’ form mean for Al-Qadsiah?

The latest game was at Prince Mohammed bin Fahd Stadium in Dammam; his form propels Al-Qadsiah higher in the standings and raises hopes for a title push.