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Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Al-Hilal Saudi FC.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pro League | 31 | 11 | 7 | 2755 | 7.82 |
 AFC Champions League Elite | 8 | 0 | 3 | 667 | 8.11 |
 FIFA Club World Cup | 5 | 1 | 2 | 480 | 7.74 |
Scout report
Rúben Neves is a 29-year-old attacking midfielder at Al-Hilal Saudi FC, enjoying a standout season — 11 goals and 7 assists in 31 appearances, a Season grade of 55, top 5% of Pro League attacking midfielders. On long-term scout potential he's rated 43.4, ranking 120th of 318 in the Pro League. An experienced operator, he has been an ever-present (90% of available minutes). He brings 0.59 goal contributions per 90 (0.36 goals, 0.23 assists). Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Neves.
Judged on this season alone, Neves graded 55 — a standout campaign that ranks top 5% of the 20 attacking midfielders in the Pro League, on 11 goals and 7 assists in 31 appearances (0.588 involvements per 90).
Year-on-year, that's a clear step up on last season (Season 28 → 55). Over the 6 seasons on record his form has drifted down, peaking in 2022/23.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 43, top 35% of the 20 attacking midfielders in the Pro League. At 29 Neves is in his prime years, and a market index of 11.7 reflects that trajectory.
Below his 2022/23 peak but holding a solid level — the platform for a return is there.
Output in context · Al-Hilal Saudi FC finished 2nd of 18 · a title-challenging side
11 goals in 31 appearances (0.35 per game) — double figures playing for a title-challenging side (2nd of 18). He also laid on 7 assists, so the all-round involvement reads 18 goal contributions (0.58 per appearance).
Strengths
- Availability. On the pitch for 90% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
- Final-third output. 0.59 goal contributions per 90 (0.36 goals, 0.23 assists) — productive for the role.
Watch points
- Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.
Outlook
With a Rating of 43.4, Neves carries the 7th-highest potential of the attacking midfielders in the Pro League (top 35%). In the final third he profiles as a genuine goal threat (0.59 goal contributions per 90). Experienced and reliable, but the value curve is easing (1.1× now → 0.8× projected in three years).
Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.
Season statistics
Bars = where he ranks among attacking midfielders in the Pro League with 600+ minutes this season.
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