Youth Leagues Influence the Decisive Stages of the Season

2026-02-27
21:19:29

The 2025-2026 youth leagues have significantly impacted the crucial stages of the season, amidst fierce competition for the championship title.

Many teams have performed strongly and impressively, while others have struggled to catch up with the leading pack.

With the final youth leagues reaching their 24th round, the competition has intensified, showcasing outstanding performances from players who have led their teams in a season where only one title will be awarded.

* Saudi U-18 Premier League

Al-Qadisiyah strengthened its lead in the standings, widening the gap between itself and its closest rival, Al-Hilal, to 8 points, bringing its total to 59 points.

Meanwhile, the competition between Al-Qadisiyah and Al-Hilal, tied for third place with 48 points, is heating up as they close in on second place.

Al-Qadisiyah's performance is not limited to the league table, as the team tops the list of the strongest attack (69 goals) and the strongest defense (9 goals).

* Saudi U-17 Premier League

Al-Taawoun and Al-Hilal share the top spot in the standings, each with 51 points.

Al-Taawoun holds the advantage in goal difference, having previously led by a significant margin before Al-Hilal's string of positive results allowed them to share the lead.

Al-Ittihad sits in third place with 43 points, three points ahead of Al-Nassr the fourth with 40 points.

The statistics reflect the intense competition between Al-Taawoun and Al-Hilal.

Al-Taawoun boasts the strongest attack with 64 goals, followed by Al-Hilal with 52. Defensively, Al-Hilal leads with only 18 goals conceded, followed by Al-Taawoun with 20.

* Saudi U-16 Premier League

Al-Ittihad tops the standings with 55 points, two points ahead of their closest rivals, Al-Ettifaq.

This comes after four consecutive victories propelled them to the top spot, while Al-Hilal has slipped to third place with 50 points.

Al-Ettifaq's 11 consecutive victories have propelled them to second place in the standings.

They also boast the strongest attack so far, with 56 goals, followed by Al-Ittihad with 52.

Al-Nassr possesses the league's strongest defense, having conceded only 16 goals, despite currently sitting in fifth place with 41 points, five points behind Al-Qadisiyah the fourth with 46 points.

* Saudi U-15 Premier League

Al-Ittihad leads the standings with 62 points, four points ahead of second-placed Al-Qadisiyah with 58 points.

Al-Fateh is in third place with 55 points, while Al-Ettifaq is fourth with 52 points.

It is noteworthy that Al-Ittihad and Al-Qadisiyah are distinguished by their sweeping attack compared to the rest of their competitors, as Al-Ittihad scored 80 goals, the strongest attacking line, while Al-Qadisiyah scored 79 goals.

Meanwhile, Al-Fateh comes as the strongest club in the league in defense, having conceded 13 goals, especially after keeping a clean sheet in 9 consecutive matches, followed by Al-Qadisiyah with 17 goals, then Al-Ittihad with 18 goals.