Al-Hilal showcases numbers of new player Ollie Watkins

Ollie Watkins has caught the eye since joining Al-Hilal, combining impressive statistics with a historic achievement, following the announcement of his official signing with the 'Leader' from Aston Villa.

The English forward has become the first player from his country to wear the Al-Hilal shirt in the club's history, adding English nationality to the list of foreign nationalities that have represented the capital team.

Al-Hilal has highlighted the numbers of their new signing, stating that Watkins has played 548 matches throughout his career, scoring 200 goals and providing 85 assists, confirming his remarkable attacking presence.

Aston Villa lead the list of clubs with the most appearances for Ollie Watkins, having played 278 matches with him, during which he scored 108 goals and provided 47 assists, according to the figures published by Al-Hilal.

Before his move to Aston Villa, Ollie Watkins made 143 appearances for Brentford, scoring 49 goals and providing 16 assists, while he also played 78 matches for Exeter City, netting 26 goals.

He had a brief stint with Weston-super-Mare, where he played 25 matches, scored 10 goals and provided 4 assists, before continuing his rise to the top of English football.

On the international stage, Ollie Watkins has participated with the England national team in 24 matches, managing to score 7 goals and provide 1 assist, bringing with him international experience to his new venture in Saudi Arabia.

Ollie Watkins' appearance as the first English player at Al-Hilal comes amid a clear Brazilian dominance in the club's signing history, with 37 Brazilian players having worn the 'leader's' jersey over the past years.

Brazilian players have played 1,295 matches with Al-Hilal across various competitions, scoring 417 goals, while Morocco ranks second with nine players, followed by Nigeria with seven, and France and South Korea with six each.

With the addition of Watkins, Al-Hilal opens a new chapter with English football, while the 30-year-old striker hopes to translate his scoring record into successes and trophies with the team in the upcoming phase.