Ezequiel Fernández, who delivered an impressive performance in the early part of the year while playing for Boca Juniors, was transferred to Al Qadisiya, a club based in Saudi Arabia. Despite participating only in the first semester, his skills were deemed sufficient to earn him the title of the best defensive midfielder in Argentine football for 2024, as reported by a TyC Sports poll. His exceptional gameplay attracted the interest of international clubs following his performance at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, prompting Al Qadisiya to pay his $20 million release clause for his acquisition.