According to Saudi media outlet Slaati, internal sources at the Saudi League indicate that the competition currently uses a comprehensive technical and data-driven valuation system for foreign players interested in joining the Saudi Professional League, rather than relying on subjective personal judgments.

Previously, some clubs expressed dissatisfaction with low valuation scores given to certain players during the summer transfer window. In response, league officials stated that valuation results provided by the Saudi Professional League do not prevent clubs from completing transfers.

If a club believes a player meets its tactical needs, it retains the right to complete the acquisition but must cover the difference between the league's estimated value and the actual transfer cost.

Sources further explained that the player valuation process involves multiple stages of technical analysis, with scouts from various football markets worldwide and professional analysts participating together. The entire system is not based on any single staff member's opinion but relies on multidimensional data and performance indicators for comprehensive assessment.

Specifically, the valuation first analyzes a player's competitive performance over the past five years, including playing time, goals scored, assists, pass success rate, defensive metrics, and offensive contributions. It also compares the player horizontally with others in the same position.

Additionally, the valuation extends beyond athletic performance to consider market value factors.

The league references previous and current offers received by the player and compares their value with similar players in the Saudi League and their respective domestic competitions, thus forming a comprehensive score that considers both athletic and market value.

Sources emphasized that this mechanism aims to produce fairer and more reasonable valuation results through data and analysis, avoiding the influence of external impressions or personal bias.

This valuation system is not new but has been further strengthened and expanded in its application recently, primarily to curb inflated prices in the transfer market.

Simultaneously, league officials stressed that this valuation mechanism is not intended to obstruct club acquisitions or interfere with team technical decisions but rather to provide a more professional market reference standard and improve clubs' capital investment efficiency.

Clubs retain the final decision, and if a team is willing to pay a sum exceeding the assessed value, it can still complete player acquisitions. This mechanism primarily helps the Saudi League regulate market operations and rationalize the recruitment of foreign players.

Tradotto dall'IA.

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