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Superstars of the Saudi Pro League: Aleksandar Mitrovic
The Saudi Pro League is now full of some of the biggest names in football.
Up and down the league, some familiar faces are taking football in the Middle East to the next level.
In this series we'll be profiling the best of them, as DAZN looks at the superstars of the Saudi Pro League, and this week it's Aleksandar Mitrovic.
What's the story before Saudi?
The Serbian made his name for Anderlecht, scoring 44 goals in 90 games for the Belgian club before hitting the age of 20.
It was enough to persuade Newcastle of his striking talent and they brought the forward to England in 2015. There was clear promise from the big, powerful hitman during his time on Tyneside, but it was a move to Fulham where we saw the best of Mitrovic in English football.
Twice his goals helped the Cottagers win promotion to the Premier League, breaking a second tier record in 2022 by netting 43 goals in one campaign. He carried that form into the top flight and finally proved he could score at the highest level, hitting double figures in his final season in West London.
How did he move to the Saudi Pro League?
The summer of 2023 was the Saudi Pro League teams target some of the biggest names in Europe and tempt them to come to the Middle East, and it was Al-Hilal who set their sights on Fulham's star.
The reported club record £50 million bid was too good to turn down and Mitrovic who had signalled his intent to leave Craven Cottage, joined the likes of Neymar and Ruben Neves at the Saudi club.
The Saudi story so far...
Neymar may have been the headline signing for Al-Hilal in recent seasons, but it's been Mitrovic who's been the standout star.
In his first Saudi Pro League campaign, he netted 40 goals in 43 games and won both the league title and the Kings Cup.
This season, he's carried on in the vein and already notched 19 goals in 20 games as the league's top-scorer.
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How to watch the Saudi Pro League
DAZN customers in the UK and Ireland, Germany and Austria, Canada, and Belgium, as part of their subscription, will be able to watch three Saudi Pro League matches per week. Click here for more details
Watch more Saudi Pro with Al Nassr TV
Nassr TV at launch will be free to watch on DAZN, with viewers just requiring to register for a freemium account at no cost. Many top matches in the Saudi Pro League are already broadcast on DAZN.
Where is Nassr TV available on DAZN?
The channel will be available in multiple languages, including Arabic and English, catering to its diverse international fanbase.
DAZN has Saudi Pro League broadcasting rights in the following countries: Belgium, Canada, Germany, Austria, UK, Ireland, New Zealand, Malta, Netherlands, Iceland, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Venezuela.
What you can watch on Nassr TV on DAZN
- Al Nassr Today: Direct from the training ground, the latest announcements, news, gossip, and exclusive interviews from players and coaching staff.
- The Locker Room: Unlock the tactics and techniques of the Al Nassr squad as legendary ex-players analyse training, matches, and skills every week.
- Inside Al Nassr: See the club from the inside out, with analysis from star guests, live link-ups to the training ground, and exclusive documentary features every week.
- Pre-Game Live: Feel the excitement like never before with our all access pre-match show, taking you live into the dressing room, the tunnel, and the stands until just before kick off.
- Watchalong Live: Join our panel of legendary ex-players and experts for our interactive watchalong show featuring live analysis, predictions, and in-game fan polls.
- Final Whistle Live: Get the real story as our football legend pundits head pitchside at the final whistle, capturing raw post-match reactions from players and coaching staff.
- All Eyes On Us: Get inside the training ground ahead of Al Nassr’s next fixture, with tactical analysis and predictions from our expert panel.
- Let’s Talk VODCAST: In this fun and revealing interview series, our players sit down one-to-one to share a glimpse into their lives and personalities off the pitch.
