MW26 RSL Fantasy Scouting Session: Picks to consider to rack up points! | OneFootball

The "Double Round" in Roshn Saudi League Fantasy is approaching after the upcoming international break, in what should prove a treasure trove for managers to maximise their points.

Six teams will play two matches in the same round, taking place from April 7-11, so it's safe to say that the current Matchweek 26 will see the most wildcard activations.

Managers typically utilise the wildcard, which allows them to completely change their squad and then to access one of the remaining options in the Double Round itself, such as "Park the Bus," "Two Captains" or "Loan Rangers".

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The six teams set to compete twice in that same round are: Al Hilal, Al Ahli, Al Ittihad, Al Fayha, NEOM Sports Club and Al Kholood.

With that in mind, our RSL experts recommend the key players for those teams if you're going to use the wildcard feature this week. If you're going to postpone using the feature, here's our recommendations for Matchweek 26, laid out nicely in a first XI.

Goalkeeper

Marcelo Grohe - Al Shabab (4.7 million)

At No.2 on the all-time list for clean sheets (57), the Brazilian sits among the top five goalkeepers in RSL Fantasy history. Al Shabab host second-from-bottom Al Okhdood, with the home side expected to enjoy the majority of the ball having improved significantly since the arrival of Algerian manager Noureddine Ben Zekri.

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Saad Belobaid - Al Shabab (4.6m)

Keeping with Al Shabab, the full-back has averaged eight points per game since Ben Zekri's appointment, a rate surpassed only by Al Nassr's Mohamed Simakan and Inigo Martinez, and Al Ahli centre-back Roger Ibanez.

Given his price tag of less than five million, it's natural to find Belobaid ranked fourth among the best defenders considering their price.

Abdulrahman Al Obaid - Damac (3.9m)

This player is valued at approximately 0.7m less than Belobaid, and his selection rate is 2.1 percent lower. Al Obaid has been on an upward trajectory in the past three rounds, starting with four points, then six, before doubling to 12 in the Matchweek 25. This week, Damac face basement dwellers Al Najmah.

Danilo Pereira - Al Ittihad (6m)

The Portugal international tends to impact all the champions’ matches without exception, but his brilliance shines when he's given the freedom to contribute offensively in matches against opponents outside the title race. Those efforts led to the winning goal last time out against Al Khaleej.

This time, Al Ittihad travel to relegation-threatened Al Riyadh.

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Midfield

Valentin Vada -Damac (5.5m)

The Argentine playmaker joins 11 other midfielders who have surpassed 150 points this campaign. Vada therefore leads his team in RSL Fantasy, scoring an incredible 42% of Damac’s goals (excluding own goals). He comes into the game against Al Najmah on the back of a brace last time out.

Yannick Carrasco - Al Shabab (7.6m)

The buzzing Belgian’s appearances in Team of the Week are remarkable, with only three players racking up more than his 188 points. The Al Shabab captain has registered at least 13 points in each of the past five rounds. And Carrasco is highly likely to surpass the 200-point mark at home to lowly Al Okhdood.

Malcom - Al Hilal (9.5m)

Al Hilal face a tricky test at Al Fateh, but Malcom has a knack for excelling in high-stakes games. His other high-scoring matches this season came in the first meeting with Al Ahli - that "crazy, wild" 3-3 draw in September - and against Al Khaleej, when he clocked up 19 points in a hard-fought 3-2 victory.

Malcom's goal contributions have increased since Karim Benzema joined, now totalling eight "fantasy contributions".

Joao Felix - Al Nassr (7.9m)

Al Nassr’s star debutant has accumulated 229 points - the third-highest score this season. Despite his price dropping after exceeding SAR8 million, Felix remains the only player in RSL Fantasy to have surpassed the 50% pick threshold. Table-toppers Al Nassr travel to Al Khaleej.

Joao Felix celebrates Al Nassr goal at Al Fayha

Steven Bergwijn - Al Ittihad (9.2m)

The Dutch winger was his side’s second-best player in last week’s defeat in the Sea Derby against Al Ahli, after goalscoring captain Fabinho. Bergwijn has missed 11 of Al Ittihad’s matches this season, so his strong desire to make up for lost time lends itself to him being a strong contender this round.

Attack

Alexandre Lacazette - NEOM SC (6.9m)

The free-scoring Frenchman was tied on 149 points with Mateo Retegui before Matchweek 25; however, the Al Qadsiah striker’s double took him clear. As one of six forwards with more than 150 points, Lacazette will be looking to make up ground on Retegui and Co when NEOM SC host Al Taawoun.

Roger Martinez - Al Taawoun (7.5m)

Lacazette’s side will face the Colombian hotshot in Tabuk, one of the top six throughout the entire 2025-26 RSL Fantasy having broken the 200-point barrier.

While the corresponding fixture in Buraidah ended 1-1, the return leg is expected to be a high-scoring affair and, with a brace in Matchweek 25, Martinez will most probably contribute a starring role.