Currently Gini Wijnaldum plays for saudi club Al Ettifaq. He have scored 5 goals in 7 matches as a midfielder.He scored a brace against al wehda and led the team towards a 3-2.
Liverpool underwent a significant transformation during the summer transfer window. The filled their midfield with young talents like Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai, Ryan Gravenberch, and Wataru Endo. These talented players brought fresh energy and skills to the team, elevating the overall performance of the squad. Meanwhile, thousands of miles away from Anfield, a former Liverpool star is truly shining in the Saudi League.
Gini’s Liverpool FC journey
Wijnaldum joined Liverpool from Newcastle United for 23 million Euros in 2016. He made an impressive start by providing an assist in his debut match against Arsenal.
A significant moment in his Liverpool career was when he scored 2 crucial goals in the semifinal of the 2018-19 Champions League against Barcelona. The Reds emerged victorious in that match with a 4-3 aggregate score, and Wijnaldum played an important role. This victory paved the way for Liverpool to win the final.
In total, Wijnaldum made 237 appearances and scored 22 goals in a Liverpool shirt. He played a major role in Liverpool’s successes during his years at the club & often regarded as a club legend
Wijnaldum vs Dominik Szoboszlai for Liverpool
The reds signed the Hungarian midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai this summer for 65 million euros. He has played 12 games so far and scored 2 goals, in addition to providing 3 assists. Wijnaldum scored 22 goals & provided 15 assist in his 237 appearances.
It will be too early to compare between these 2 Liverpool stars only on the basis of stats. Georginio Wijnaldum indeed left a significant mark on Liverpool’s history during his time at the club. For Dominik Szoboszlai to achieve a similar status in Liverpool’s history, he would need to not only showcase remarkable football skills but also exhibit the same level of commitment and passion for the club.
