But is also shows that the Saudi Professional League is so much easier to play for these superstars because I doubt that Mane and Ronaldo would have the same goal count and assist count in the Premier League or another European top league. Of course it is their job to score in their position, but the frequency would incredible in any European league. I don't think it is as impressive in this league though. But still it is a performance that should be respected.
For players who are full of experience in the top European leagues, of course playing in the Saudi league is not a problem, especially at an old age like now, they can still have the opportunity to become top scorers. Both Ronaldo and Mane are experienced strikers and previously they also played as wingers at a fairly young age. So it's not surprising that all European players at a relatively old age will still be crazy when it comes to scoring goals. Not too impressive because we have often seen both of them during their prime, so scary for any team's defense that what they are doing now is like repeating the previous time but with less intensity.
Well yes but I think it is also important to put things into perspective. Ronaldo made a decision and left the European top leagues, but sometimes I wonder whether he wouldn't have been able to go for two or three years on a top level with a great team. But his attitude destroyed this option. I would have preferred to see him on a high level as he is still amazingly athletic. Ibrahimovic was able to contribute to his teams so I am sure that he could have done it as well. But ok that is history, now he is breaking records in Saudi Arabia.