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Saudi Arabia
Group H Pot 4 4-3-3 Asia
#61
FIFA Rank
0
€22M squad value
0 Mancini transformed Saudi Arabia from direct to possession-oriented football.
Tactical Identity
Expected Formation
4-3-3
Ahm
Ahmed Al-Kassar Al-
Al-Amri Laj
Lajami Maj
Majrashi Yah
Yahya Hej
Hejji Kan
Kanno Al-
Al-Juwayr Al-
Al-Hamdan Al-
Al-Buraikan Al-
Al-Ghannam ↑
Press Height
Moderate
⚡
Press Intensity
Moderate
→
Build-up Pattern
possession-based with Italian structure
Key Players
Strengths & Weaknesses
+ Strengths
● Improved possession ability under Mancini
● Home region familiarity with heat conditions
● Set piece organization
− Vulnerabilities
● Individual quality gap against top teams
● Physical intensity against European pressing
● Limited creative spark
Recent Form (last 4 years)
41% Win Rate
54 matches
22
Wins
12
Draws
20
Losses
World Cup History
6
Participations
#45
All-Time Rank
Tournament Record
All-Time Record
Played 19
Won 4
Drawn 2
Lost 13
Goals For 14
Goals Ag. 44
Goal Difference -30
Manager
RM
Roberto Mancini
Italian
Possession-based with Italian defensive structure
Full Squad (25)
Defenders
Midfielders
Match Schedule
Squad depth: limited Archetype: possession dominant Asia
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