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The new season hasn't kicked off yet, so squads are still settling as clubs finalise transfers and loans. We update from our data provider as moves are confirmed, so a few names may change before the opening weekend.
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NEOM most-used starting XI35 MATCHES
NEOM's most-used starting XI last season, across 35 official matches, was Maximiano in goal, a back three of Zézé, Hegazy and Dawsari, and Lacazette, Rodríguez, Benrahma and Bouabré further forward. A predicted lineup for their next fixture appears here once it is scheduled.
Team news
- No longer available: Hegazy, Doucouré and Bouabré.
- Most-used shape: 4-4-2 in 17 of the last 30 matches.
Compiled from the official lineups we hold for NEOM last season. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

Last Season's Most Common NEOM 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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- Who started NEOM's last match?
- NEOM's starting XI on 21 May 2026 in the Saudi Pro League (4-4-2): M. Bulka, K. Al Dawsari, A. Hegazy, N. Zeze, I. Hawsawi, A. Al Oyayari, A. Al Haji, A. Kone, R. Messi, L. Rodriguez, A. Lacazette.
- What was NEOM's last result?
- NEOM drew with Al-Ettifaq 1–1 on 21 May 2026.
- When did NEOM last win?
- NEOM last won on 11 May 2026, beating Al Shabab 2–1.
- Who takes penalties for NEOM?
- A. Lacazette has taken the most penalties for NEOM in the 2025/26 season, scoring 4 of 4.
- Who has made the most starts for NEOM in the 2025-26 season?
- A. Lacazette leads with 32 starts for NEOM across all competitions in the 2025-26 season.
- What formation does NEOM use most often?
- NEOM have used a 4-4-2 in 19 of their 33 matches in the 2025-26 season.
- Which NEOM goalkeeper has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
- L. Maximiano has made the most starts as goalkeeper for NEOM in the 2025-26 season, starting 29 matches.
- Which NEOM defender has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
- N. Zeze has made the most starts as defender for NEOM in the 2025-26 season, starting 32 matches.
- Which NEOM midfielder has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
- A. Kone has made the most starts as midfielder for NEOM in the 2025-26 season, starting 32 matches.
- Which NEOM forward has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
- A. Lacazette has made the most starts as forward for NEOM in the 2025-26 season, starting 32 matches.
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