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Arif Aiman pulled strings for Johor Darul Ta'zim, while Al Hilal SFC's Salem Al Dawsari returned to the centre stage and did precisely what premium midfielders are paid to do -tilt contests.
Just as telling, though: the bargain aisle absolutely boomed. None of the top five performers cost more than 8.0m, a reminder that value—not just stardust—wins mini-leagues.
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Just as telling, though: the bargain aisle absolutely boomed. None of the top five performers cost more than 8.0m, a reminder that value—not just stardust—wins mini-leagues.
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Top Performers of Matchday 4
- Jonathan Silva (Johor Darul Ta'zim — Defender — 5m): 14 pts
- Edmílson Junior (Al Duhai SC — Forward — 7.5m): 13 pts
- Curtis Good (Buriram United — Defender — 6.5m): 12 pts
- Benjamin Bourigeaud (Al Duhail SC — Midfielder — 7m): 11 pts
- Luis Alberto (Al Duhail SC — Forward — 7m): 9 pts
- João Cancelo (Al Hilal SFC — Defender — 7m): 9 pts
- Muhannad Al Shanqiti (Al Ittihad Club — Defender — 5.5m): 9 pts
- Salem Al Dawsari (Al Hilal SC — Midfielder — 10m): 8 pts
- Sardorbek Bakhromov (PFC Nasaf — Midfielder — 5.5m): 8 pts
- Alireza Beiranvand (Tractor FC — Goalkeeper — 4.5m): 8 pts
- Arif Aiman (Johor Darul Ta'zim — Midfielder — 9m): 8 pts
Transfer Trends
Most Transfer In — Jonathan Silva 9%; Edmílson Junior 6%; Riyad Mahrez 6%; Henry Mochizuki 5%; Moussa Diaby 5%
Most Transfer Out — Ivan Toney 5%; Joao Figueiredo 3%; Pedro Miguel 2%; Joao Teixeira 2%; Jon Irazabal 2%
What Matchday 4 told us
The Johor Darul Ta'zim creator, a long-time armband favourite (42% captained), answered the call with two clean, incisive assists—eight points that steadied many leaderboards.
Those deliveries also propelled his Argentine teammate Silva to the week's summit on 14; at 5.0m and 28 points across the last three, that's the form/price combo managers dream of.
Back in Riyadh blue, the Saudi icon returned after two blanks and promptly found the net as Al Hilal stayed perfect.
Ten total points so far may not scream “essential”, but when the four-time Asian champions click, his ceiling rises fast.
Between the posts, Tractor FC's No.1 delivered an assured eight, proof that a 4.5m keeper with save volume and clean-sheet equity can outscore mid-tier defenders on any given night.
Most Transfer In — Jonathan Silva 9%; Edmílson Junior 6%; Riyad Mahrez 6%; Henry Mochizuki 5%; Moussa Diaby 5%
Most Transfer Out — Ivan Toney 5%; Joao Figueiredo 3%; Pedro Miguel 2%; Joao Teixeira 2%; Jon Irazabal 2%
What Matchday 4 told us
The Johor Darul Ta'zim creator, a long-time armband favourite (42% captained), answered the call with two clean, incisive assists—eight points that steadied many leaderboards.
Those deliveries also propelled his Argentine teammate Silva to the week's summit on 14; at 5.0m and 28 points across the last three, that's the form/price combo managers dream of.
Back in Riyadh blue, the Saudi icon returned after two blanks and promptly found the net as Al Hilal stayed perfect.
Ten total points so far may not scream “essential”, but when the four-time Asian champions click, his ceiling rises fast.
Between the posts, Tractor FC's No.1 delivered an assured eight, proof that a 4.5m keeper with save volume and clean-sheet equity can outscore mid-tier defenders on any given night.
What to expect on Matchday 5
Malaysian livewire Arif remains a top armband conversation. With a trip to Melbourne City FC, there's scope for either an assist or a goal for Arif.
Suppose you prefer value hunting in the East. In that case, Choi Jun (FC Seoul, 5.5m) offers route-one points from advanced full-back positions, while Taisei Miyashiro (Vissel Kobe, 8m) continues to profile as a high-involvement forward even in tighter fixtures.
Malaysian livewire Arif remains a top armband conversation. With a trip to Melbourne City FC, there's scope for either an assist or a goal for Arif.
Suppose you prefer value hunting in the East. In that case, Choi Jun (FC Seoul, 5.5m) offers route-one points from advanced full-back positions, while Taisei Miyashiro (Vissel Kobe, 8m) continues to profile as a high-involvement forward even in tighter fixtures.
In the West, it's hard to look past Al Hilal at home to a struggling Al Shorta. Picking the right blue shirt is the puzzle: Marcos Leonardo (9m) or Darwin Núñez (9m). João Cancelo (7m) adds clean-sheet plus chance creation.
For those backing youth and trajectory, 20-year-old Sardorbek Bakhromov (PFC Nasaf, 5.5m) remains reliable.
He's the kind of budget mid who lets you fund a premium West stack without compromising the XI.
For those backing youth and trajectory, 20-year-old Sardorbek Bakhromov (PFC Nasaf, 5.5m) remains reliable.
He's the kind of budget mid who lets you fund a premium West stack without compromising the XI.
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