The inclusion of foreign players in the respective teams have increased the quality of the division as a whole
The decision to raise the number of foreign players in the Saudi Professional League to eight for the first time last season was taken to increase the level of intensity and competition between the 16 clubs participating, while enhancing the quality of the mid-table clubs and increasing competition within the league.
The sporting authorities in Saudi Arabia decided to involve more foreigners in the teams' squads, which was part of a larger project supported by the local government.