Ali Al Bulayhi

Not quick off the mark; relies on timing and positioning (conf 0.55)

Moderate pace at 36, covered by experience and reading of play (conf 0.55)

Reasonable balance and change of direction for his role (conf 0.55)

Good engine that sustains effort across a match (conf 0.55)

Dependable control, without much flair or time-saving touch (conf 0.55)

Carries the ball adequately but rarely beats a man (conf 0.55)

Uses his body well to protect the ball under pressure (conf 0.55)

Clean enough contact for routine passes and occasional shots (conf 0.55)

Accurate and quick in short combinations (conf 0.55)

Good range when switching play or playing forward early (conf 0.55)

Crossing is not a feature of his role or his game (conf 0.5)

Spots simple options but rarely the hidden pass (conf 0.55)

Not a goal threat; rarely arrives in scoring positions (conf 0.5)

Seldom in shooting positions, so little to credit on selection (conf 0.5)

Makes basic supporting runs without much variety (conf 0.55)

Not a dead-ball or long-range shooting threat (conf 0.5)

Commanding in the air; a long-time first-choice Saudi centre-back (conf 0.55)

Wins most ground duels through timing and strength (conf 0.55)

Presses with good intensity and follows up his actions (conf 0.55)

Prolific at winning the ball through tackles and interceptions (conf 0.55)

Reads the game well after years at Al Hilal and with Saudi Arabia (conf 0.55)

Played the full match in Saudi Arabia's 2-1 win over Argentina in 2022 (conf 0.55)

Quick, intelligent choices with strong risk management (conf 0.55)

Hard-working in both phases, recovers and helps defend (conf 0.55)

No major injury record found; availability judged neutral (conf 0.3)

At 36 his level is established; no further upside expected (conf 0.55)

Al Hilal title winner and Saudi international with World Cup exposure (conf 0.55)