Ramiro Enrique's recent form is a kick in the teeth for Orlando City

Ramiro Enrique's Recent Form Highlights Orlando City's Loss

Since leaving Orlando City in September, Argentine forward Ramiro Enrique has scored six goals in eight appearances for Saudi Arabia's Al-Kholood. His performance contrasts sharply with his former club's struggles after his departure.

Surprise Transfer and Its Impact

Shortly after Enrique's unexpected move to Al-Kholood for $3.3 million, concerns arose about Orlando City's limited striker options for the rest of 2025. Head coach Óscar Pareja faced difficulties adapting, losing a key offensive player.

Strikers’ Underperformance at Orlando City

Neither Luis Muriel nor Duncan McGuire, Enrique's former strike partners, managed to score enough goals.
Orlando City was eliminated in the Eastern Conference Wild Card round of the MLS Cup Playoffs by Chicago Fire.

Enrique's Success at Al-Kholood

Enrique's remarkable start includes:

Six goals in eight games
Helping Al-Kholood reach ninth place in the Saudi Pro League and the quarter-finals of the King's Cup
Ranking joint-seventh in the league’s top scorers, ahead of players like Darwin Núñez, Kingsley Coman, and Karim Benzema

Notable Quote on Orlando City's Decision

"A day after Ramiro Enrique's shock move from Orlando City to Saudi Arabia's Al-Kholood was announced, I went on record publicising my bewilderment at the club's complacency."

"There's no sugarcoating it, Muriel has been a huge disappointment since arriving in a high-profile deal from Serie A side Atalanta in 2024."

Summary

Ramiro Enrique’s impressive form underscores a missed opportunity for Orlando City, revealing flaws in their transfer decisions and squad depth.

O-Town's 11 — 2025-11-04