Al Hilal’s impressive form in the Roshn Saudi League has been acknowledged with two major monthly awards for October.
Al Hilal’s impressive form in the Roshn Saudi League has been acknowledged with two major monthly awards for October.
The reigning champions from the 2023-24 campaign secured nine points out of a possible nine during matchweeks 5 to 7, a perfect record that earned head coach Simone Inzaghi the Manager of the Month award. His goalkeeper, Yassine Bono, was also recognized as Goalkeeper of the Month.
Under Inzaghi’s guidance, Al Hilal displayed exceptional balance between attack and defense, producing commanding performances across all three fixtures. The team’s solid defense did not concede a single goal during that period, highlighting Bono’s consistent reliability between the posts.
Their October run included a 5-0 demolition of Al Ettifaq, followed by a 2-0 victory in the Saudi Clasico away at Al Ittihad, and concluded with a 1-0 Riyadh derby triumph against Al Shabab. These results propelled Al Hilal to second place before Matchweek 7 ended, leaving them in third position, four points behind league leaders Al Nassr.
Konstantinos Fortounis of Al Khaleej captured the Player of the Month title following a standout month in which his creativity and precision drove his team’s progress.
The Greek playmaker scored two goals and set up three more as Al Khaleej remained unbeaten throughout October. His all-round display was crucial in their remarkable 4-4 draw with Al Ittihad, where he contributed to every goal his side scored.
Fortounis’ performances have cemented his role as a driving force in Al Khaleej’s impressive start to the season. His vision and passing range have been central to the team breaking into the top six of the standings.
He currently leads the assist table for the 2025-26 RSL season with seven assists, maintaining a two-assist advantage over Al Nassr’s Kingsley Coman.
The Young Player of the Month award went to Abdulaziz Al Elewa of Al Kholood, whose energetic displays have drawn widespread praise.
At 21 years old, the summer recruit from Al Nassr has quickly adapted to his new surroundings, showing composure and confidence beyond his age.
Al Elewa scored his second goal of the season during Al Kholood’s 5-1 victory over Al Najmah in Matchweek 5, capping off a memorable month for both himself and his club.
His rise underlines Al Kholood’s faith in emerging local talent and highlights the increasing influence of young Saudi players in the league.
