Rúben Neves
Defensive midfielder · Al Hilal · Saudi Pro League · 2026/2027 · updated 2026-10-25
Rúben Neves, 29, plays as a defensive midfielder for Al Hilal in the Saudi Pro League. This season: 10 appearances, 851 minutes, 1 goal and 3 assists, with an average Sportmonks match rating of 7.85. Among midfielders in Saudi Pro League he stands out for passes, expected goals (xg) and key passes.
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) | 10 (10) | – |
| Minutes | 851 | – |
| Average rating | 7.85 | – |
| Goals | 1 | 0.11 |
| Assists | 3 | 0.32 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.92 | 0.31 |
| Shots | 15 | 1.59 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 0.42 |
| Key passes | 25 | 2.64 |
| Successful dribbles | 5 | 0.53 |
| Passes | 686 | 72.55 |
| Pass accuracy % | 87.6 | – |
| Crosses | 20 | 2.12 |
| Tackles | 23 | 2.43 |
| Interceptions | 11 | 1.16 |
| Clearances | 18 | 1.90 |
| Duels won | 39 | 4.12 |
| Aerial duels won | 7 | 0.74 |
| Fouls won | 4 | 0.42 |
| Fouls committed | 13 | 1.37 |
| Yellow cards | 3 | – |
| Red cards | 0 | – |
Statistics from Sportmonks, updated daily.
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