Tijjani Reijnders has made an impressive start to his Saudi Roshn League campaign, striking twice since his summer arrival at Al-Qadsiah. The Netherlands midfielder opened the scoring in the sixth round against Al-Ahli at Prince Mohammed bin Fahd Stadium in Dammam, finishing decisively from the edge of the penalty area just 14 minutes into Tuesday's clash.
Édouard Mendy, Al-Ahli's Senegalese goalkeeper, could not keep out Reijnders' powerful effort. This marked his second goal for the Saudi club, following an earlier strike during a 2-0 victory over NEOM in the third round. The 27-year-old has adapted quickly to Saudi football after joining from Manchester City for a reported €61 million, making him Al-Qadsiah's record signing.
Faster Start Than Manchester City
Reijnders' early productivity in the Saudi League contrasts sharply with his Manchester City experience. During his initial campaign at the Etihad, the Dutch midfielder scored just once across his first four matches. That sole goal came against Wolverhampton on the opening weekend of the English Premier League last season, highlighting how he has found his rhythm more quickly in the Gulf.
At Al-Qadsiah, Reijnders has become an immediate focal point in midfield, contributing both defensively and in attack. His performances suggest the move was the right fit for a player seeking regular playing time and a platform to showcase his technical abilities. The Roshn League continues to attract top European talent, and Reijnders' sharp finishing demonstrates why Saudi clubs are willing to invest heavily in established stars from established leagues.
With two goals already, Reijnders will aim to maintain this scoring run as Al-Qadsiah push higher in the Roshn League standings during the remainder of the campaign.
