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Al-Ettifaq most-used starting XI35 MATCHES

Al-Ettifaq's most-used starting XI last season, across 35 official matches, was Rodák in goal, a back four of Calvo, Hendry, Khateeb and Otaibi, and Ghannam and Dembélé further forward. A predicted lineup for their next fixture appears here once it is scheduled.

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Team news

  • No longer available: Calvo, Khateeb and Wijnaldum.
  • Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 12 of the last 30 matches.

Compiled from the official lineups we hold for Al-Ettifaq last season. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

ETT
Al-Ettifaq
ETT
Est. 1944
Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium
Kit
#123f44
Saudi Pro League
Saad Al Shehri, Al-Ettifaq manager
Head Coach
Saad Al Shehri
Saudi ArabiaSince Jan 2025
Transfers
In· 5
  • Essa from Al-EttifaqRaiseJul '26
  • Balharith from Al-EttifaqRaiseJul '26
  • Fihani from Al-EttifaqRaiseJun '26
  • Ali from Al DiriyahReturn from loanJun '26
  • Alaeli from Al TaawonReturn from loanJun '26
Out· 6
Formation tendency
4-2-3-1most-used · 12 of last 30
4-2-3-1
40%
5-3-2
27%
4-4-2
13%
3-4-2-1
7%

Last Season's Most Common Al-Ettifaq XI

Based on 35 official matches last season

Players who have since left are flagged below. We switch to this season’s XI once enough matches are played.

The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups last season.

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2025/26
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Stats & Facts

Al-Ettifaq

Who started Al-Ettifaq's last match?
Al-Ettifaq's starting XI on 21 May 2026 in the Saudi Pro League (4-2-3-1): M. Rodak, A. A. Khateeb, J. Hendry, A. Hindi, M. Al Olayan, O. Duda, M. Ali, J. Costa, G. Wijnaldum, K. Al Ghannam, M. Dembele.
What was Al-Ettifaq's last result?
Al-Ettifaq drew with NEOM 1–1 on 21 May 2026.
When did Al-Ettifaq last win?
Al-Ettifaq last won on 9 May 2026, beating Al Khaleej Saihat 5–0.
Who takes penalties for Al-Ettifaq?
M. Dembélé has taken the most penalties for Al-Ettifaq in the 2025/26 season, scoring 2 of 2.
Who has made the most starts for Al-Ettifaq in the 2025-26 season?
M. Rodak leads with 35 starts for Al-Ettifaq across all competitions in the 2025-26 season.
What formation does Al-Ettifaq use most often?
Al-Ettifaq have used a 4-2-3-1 in 14 of their 34 matches in the 2025-26 season.
Which Al-Ettifaq goalkeeper has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
M. Rodak has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Al-Ettifaq in the 2025-26 season, starting 35 matches.
Which Al-Ettifaq defender has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
F. Calvo has made the most starts as defender for Al-Ettifaq in the 2025-26 season, starting 31 matches.
Which Al-Ettifaq midfielder has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
G. Wijnaldum has made the most starts as midfielder for Al-Ettifaq in the 2025-26 season, starting 33 matches.
Which Al-Ettifaq forward has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
K. Al Ghannam has made the most starts as forward for Al-Ettifaq in the 2025-26 season, starting 26 matches.
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