Chris Smalling 34, England finished his European career and headed to Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Professional League Alfaiha announced the signing of AS Roma central defender Smalling on September 3.
Smalling used to play for Fulham F.C., Manchester United, and Rome. Smalling is a 194-centimeter-tall defender who boasts fast feet, and also served as right fullback depending on team circumstances. With both height and strength, Smalling is good at catching balls in the air.
Smalling was in his prime when he was in Manchester United for nine years.
Smalling, who also played with Park Ji-sung, played in 323 official matches for Manchester United. Smalling, who played for Manchester United from the 2010-11 season, was a key player from the 2013-14 season.
During the 2015-16 season, he started in all 35 English Premier League matches and had one assist. During the 2017-18 season, he scored four goals while playing in 29 EPL matches. Smalling played a key role in the team's rear until the 2018-19 season, his last season with Manchester United.
Smalling has won two EPL titles, one FA Cup title, one EFL Cup title, and one UEFA Europa League (UEL) title at Manchester United.
Since the 2019-20 season, he has shown steady performance in Rome.
Smalling scored three goals and two assists in 30 Italian Serie A matches in the 2019-20 season. In the 2022-23 season, he scored three goals and one assist in 32 Serie A matches.
Smalling was completely knocked out of the race for Roma last season.
Smalling only played in eight league games during the 2023-24 season. He only played in four games.
Smalling parted ways with Rome after the end of last season. It was the expiration of his contract. 파워볼사이트
Alfaiha approached Smalling, who was qualified as a free agent.
Smalling has taken on a new challenge in Saudi Arabia. Smalling is responsible for one of the pillars behind al-Faiha until June 2026.
