Rúben Neves
Defensive midfielder · Al Hilal · Saudi Pro League · 2026/2027 · updated 2026-11-13
Rúben Neves, 29, plays as a defensive midfielder for Al Hilal in the Saudi Pro League. This season: 11 appearances, 941 minutes, 5 goals and 3 assists, with an average Sportmonks match rating of 7.84. Among midfielders in Saudi Pro League he stands out for passes, key passes and expected goals (xg).
Profile
- Club
- Al Hilal
- League
- Saudi Pro League
- Position
- Defensive midfielder
- Age
- 29
- Nationality
- Portugal
- Height
- 180 cm
- Weight
- 78 kg
Against every midfielder in Saudi Pro League
Percentile among midfielders with 450 minutes or more: 90 means he is ahead of 90% of them.
2026/2027 statistics
| Statistic | Season | Per 90 |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances (starts) | 11 (11) | – |
| Minutes | 941 | – |
| Average rating | 7.84 | – |
| Goals | 5 | 0.48 |
| Assists | 3 | 0.29 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.98 | 0.38 |
| Shots | 18 | 1.72 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 0.48 |
| Key passes | 31 | 2.96 |
| Successful dribbles | 5 | 0.48 |
| Passes | 765 | 73.17 |
| Pass accuracy % | 88.0 | – |
| Crosses | 22 | 2.10 |
| Tackles | 25 | 2.39 |
| Interceptions | 11 | 1.05 |
| Clearances | 20 | 1.91 |
| Duels won | 41 | 3.92 |
| Aerial duels won | 7 | 0.67 |
| Fouls won | 4 | 0.38 |
| Fouls committed | 15 | 1.43 |
| Yellow cards | 4 | – |
| Red cards | 0 | – |
Statistics from Sportmonks, updated daily.
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