Cristiano Ronaldo’s League Is Hiring: Saudi Pro League Posts Job Offer for Players
Saudi football keeps pushing boundaries, and now the transfer market has taken an unexpected digital turn.
Saudi football looks for talent online
Saudi Arabia’s football revolution is no longer confined to luxury offices and headline-grabbing signings. After shaking the global market for three straight years, the country has now taken its search for talent online.
A striking job offer has appeared on FutbolJobs, often described as the “LinkedIn of football,” where clubs and players connect directly. According to the posting, a team from the Saudi Pro League is actively seeking reinforcements.
A six-figure offer for a key position
The listing reveals that the club is looking for a defensive midfielder, a pure holding player capable of performing at the league’s top level. The salary on offer ranges between €600,000 and €1 million per season, a figure that immediately caught attention across the football world.
While the post is published under the name of the Saudi Pro League, it does not specify which club is behind the move.
Clear requirements, open applications
The ideal candidate must have experience in leagues of a similar or higher level, underlining that this is not a developmental role but a position for an established professional.
Applicants are required to submit a football CV and are encouraged to include a Transfermarkt profile and updated highlight videos. Applications can be submitted either directly by the player or through an agent who fully represents the footballer.
From boardrooms to job portals
The offer remains active and has quickly become one of the most talked-about curiosities of the winter market. It reflects how recruitment methods are evolving — even at the highest levels of the game.
Middle Eastern football is no longer relying solely on high-profile negotiations behind closed doors. Now, talent can be discovered through a few clicks, raising the possibility that the next Saudi Pro League midfielder could emerge from an online job portal.
As the league that features Cristiano Ronaldo continues to redefine how it operates on and off the pitch, this unusual job listing is another sign that Saudi football is willing to explore every avenue to strengthen its competition.
