Top Scorers Saudi Pro League 2021/2022
See the complete top scorers for Saudi Pro League 2021/2022 with final goals, placements and statistics from the season.
The Saudi Pro League season 2021/2022 offered an intense battle for the top scorer title. Here you will find the complete goal statistics for the season, including top scorers, total goal production and how the league developed in terms of goals that year.
| Position | Player & Team | Nationality | Age | Goals | Goals per match | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
O. Ighalo
Al Shabab/Al-Hilal Saudi FC
|
Nigeria | 36 | 24 | 0.77 | 7.46 |
| 2 |
Talisca
Al-Nassr
|
Brazil | 32 | 20 | 0.71 | 7.36 |
| 3 |
Romarinho
Al-Ittihad FC
|
Brazil | 35 | 20 | 0.69 | 7.25 |
| 4 |
L. Tawamba
Al Taawon
|
Cameroon | 36 | 18 | 0.60 | 7.24 |
| 5 |
A. Hamed Allah
Al-Nassr/Al-Ittihad FC
|
Morocco | 35 | 15 | 0.79 | 7.35 |
| 6 |
Carlos Júnior
Al Shabab
|
Brazil | 30 | 13 | 0.57 | 7.23 |
| 7 |
K. El Berkaoui
Al-Raed
|
Morocco | 30 | 13 | 0.50 | 7.05 |
| 8 |
M. Marega
Al-Hilal Saudi FC
|
Mali | 35 | 13 | 0.48 | 6.97 |
| 9 |
E. Zelaya
Dhamk
|
Argentina | 36 | 13 | 0.48 | 6.97 |
| 10 |
Feras Al Brikan
Al-Fateh
|
Saudi Arabia | 25 | 11 | 0.41 | 6.99 |
| 11 |
Omar Al Somah
Al-Ahli Jeddah
|
Syria | 37 | 10 | 0.40 | 7.07 |
| 12 |
B. Gomis
Al-Hilal Saudi FC
|
France | 39 | 9 | 0.53 | 6.91 |
| 13 |
N. Sliti
Al-Ettifaq
|
Tunisia | 33 | 9 | 0.41 | 7.32 |
| 14 |
Salem Al Dawsari
Al-Hilal Saudi FC
|
Saudi Arabia | 34 | 9 | 0.41 | 7.43 |
| 15 |
Júlio Tavares
Al-Faisaly FC
|
Cape Verde | 37 | 9 | 0.33 | 7.02 |
| 16 |
Fábio Abreu
Al Baten
|
Angola | 33 | 9 | 0.32 | 6.86 |
| 17 |
P. Martínez
Al-Nassr
|
Argentina | 32 | 8 | 0.44 | 7.24 |
| 18 |
V. Aboubakar
Al-Nassr
|
Cameroon | 34 | 8 | 0.35 | 6.94 |
| 19 |
O. John
Al-Hazm
|
Netherlands | 33 | 8 | 0.33 | 7.20 |
| 20 |
C. Cueva
Al-Fateh
|
Peru | 34 | 8 | 0.33 | 7.34 |
Statistics from the season 2021/2022
Season's best goalscorer
O. Ighalo won the top scorer title with 24 goals, placing him among the most effective players that season.
Goal production in Saudi Pro League 2021/2022
Looking at the whole picture, the season was characterised by balanced goal production where several offensive players made a major impact.
Leading teams' goalscorers
The top tier of the scorer list was dominated by players from both traditional big clubs and surprising outsiders.
Historical context
The season 2021/2022 was characterised by a high offensive tempo and strong competition between the league's top clubs. Several teams showed stable goal production while the best goalscorers maintained a consistent level throughout the year.
Many matches were decided by individual performances and several new names established themselves at the top of the scorer charts. The season left clear marks in the league's modern history.
In terms of goal production, 2021/2022 differed from both preceding and subsequent seasons, making the top scorer list extra interesting to analyze from a historical perspective.
Related seasons in Saudi Pro League
Frequently asked questions about top scorers 2021/2022
O. Ighalo won the top scorer title in Saudi Pro League season 2021/2022 with a total of 24 goals. He played for Al Shabab/Al-Hilal Saudi FC and was the league's most prominent goalscorer that year.
The top scorer winner O. Ighalo scored 24 goals during the 2021/2022 season, which was enough to take home the top scorer title in Saudi Pro League.
Al-Nassr had the most players (3) among the top 20 goalscorers in Saudi Pro League season 2021/2022.
Apart from the winner O. Ighalo, Talisca (20 goals) and Romarinho (20 goals) were the closest challengers in the battle for the top scorer title.