Odion Ighalo has been included in the Saudi Arabia Professional Football League Team of the Season. The Best X1 of the 2022/23 season was unveiled by the
The Best X1 of the 2022/23 season was unveiled by the Saudi League body on Wednesday.
The 33-year-old was the only Al Hilal player who made the selection.The former Manchester United striker contributed 24 goals during that campaign.Al Nassr star, Cristiano Ronaldo was however not included in the team.
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