If Ronaldo s Riyadh wins in La Liga, which place can he rank?

In today's era of data dominance, horizontal comparison of the strength of each club through the overall team's lineup value can often bring some interesting perspectives.

An interesting hypothesis was proposed: What would the rankings be if Saudi United overlord, led by Cristiano Ronaldo, wins in La Liga?

According to Transfermarkt data, the total value of Riyadh Victory's team is as high as 144.13 million euros. That number is enough to put them in the 10th place in the current La Liga, at the same level as Girona or Celta Vigo. Their value is even higher than that of Sevilla (118.5 million euros), the Spaniard (95.4 million euros) and Vallecano (77.4 million euros).

This means that if Riyadh wins to La Liga, they are fully competitive and are expected to compete for the qualification of an Europa League (Europa League third-level event) without any concerns about relegation.

Surprisingly, Ronaldo is not the most valuable player in the team. He is 40 years old and currently has a net worth of 12 million euros, and he cannot even rank in the top three in the team. Currently, the most valuable ones in the team are Kingsley Koeman (30 million euros), followed by Mohamed Simakan (23 million euros) and Joao Felix (20 million euros).

In addition, Riyadh's victory team also has many well-known players who have been in the European football world, such as former Barcelona central defender Inigo Martinez, former Premier League superstar Sadio Mane, and former Inter Milan midfielder Marcelo Brozovic. The strength of these players is enough to serve as the main force in many La Liga teams and even help the team to compete for the Champions League qualification.

It can be seen that although the competitive intensity of the Saudi league is far from that of the five major European leagues, the strength of Riyadh's winning lineup cannot be underestimated. If you are in La Liga, it will be a force that cannot be ignored.

However, Riyadh's ambition to victory was limited by a fact that was difficult to change. There are 19 Saudi local players in the team, but the most valuable right-back Sultan Al-Gannan is only 2 million euros, while most of the remaining players are worth less than 1.5 million euros. This gap makes it difficult for Riyadh victory to stand out in a competitive environment like La Liga, after all, in La Liga, the quality of lineup depth is a key factor in success.

It is undeniable that if the victory of Riyadh really appears in the La Liga, it will bring great appeal. Spain's green field will once again witness the showdown between Ronaldo and his former rivals, and fans will also have the opportunity to see this team that has many powerful faces in the Champions League.

However, the gap with Real Madrid and Barcelona is still like a natural barrier. Real Madrid's current lineup is almost 10 times the total value of Riyadh's victory, and Mbappe or Junior's personal value alone is far more valuable than the value of the entire Saudi league team.

If this assumption becomes a reality, Riyadh victory will become an interesting mid-range team in La Liga. They have enough strength to qualify for European competitions and create highlights with familiar star players, but it is almost impossible to be on an equal footing in competition with Real Madrid, Barcelona and even Atletico Madrid. The dream of entering Europe is achievable, but the goal of winning the championship is still out of reach.

This shows that despite the Riyadh victory having some top stars, the depth and quality of its overall roster is not enough to support them to remain competitive in the highest level of competition for the long term. Therefore, while they may have a place in La Liga and may compete for European war qualifications, there is still a long way to go to challenge the status of traditional giants.