Saudi Pro League leaders Al-Ahli continue to rely on Edouard Mendy as their most dependable figure, with the Senegal international goalkeeper emerging as the league’s standout defensive presence this season.
Mendy has recorded nine clean sheets in the Roshn Saudi League, a return that places him at the top of the goalkeeping statistics and underlines his growing influence at Al-Ahli.
Calm, commanding and assured on his line, the former African champion has been a decisive factor in his side’s defensive solidity.
His performances are made more striking by the fact that he was absent for a significant part of the campaign. Mendy missed seven league matches while on international duty, leading Senegal to victory at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
Despite that interruption, his position at the summit of the league’s goalkeeping metrics has remained unchallenged.
The Senegalese goalkeeper’s consistency since returning to domestic action has reinforced Al-Ahli’s stability at the back.
Match after match, Mendy has provided a reliable last line of defence, combining sharp reflexes with strong positional awareness to frustrate opposition attacks.
His form also signals a clear return to his best level. After re-establishing himself following his move to Saudi Arabia, Mendy has shown that his experience and composure remain intact.
Each clean sheet has added weight to his standing as the most secure goalkeeper currently competing in the league.
Al-Ahli’s defensive organisation has benefited greatly from Mendy’s presence, with the goalkeeper offering reassurance to those in front of him.
Even during his absence, his earlier contributions ensured his statistical lead remained intact, a reflection of the margin he had built through his performances.
As the season progresses, Mendy’s influence continues to grow. His ability to maintain elite standards after continental success with Senegal has only strengthened his reputation.
For now, no goalkeeper in the Roshn Saudi League has found a way to surpass him, leaving Al-Ahli’s number one firmly established as the competition’s most impenetrable wall.
