Al-Ahli Saudi FC

Al-Ahli Saudi FC

Al-Ahli Saudi Football Club (Arabic: النادي الأهلي السعودي, romanized: an-nādī al-ʿahlī as-saʿūdī, lit. 'Saudi National Club'), commonly known as Al-Ahli, is a Saudi professional football club based in Jeddah. It competes in the Saudi Pro League, the top tier of Saudi football.

Since its founding in 1937, the club has been known as one of the most successful clubs in Saudi Arabia. Domestically, Al-Ahli has won 9 Saudi Professional Leagues, 13 Kings Cups, 6 Crown Prince Cups, 2 Super Cups and 5 Federations Cups. In international club football, they have won 1 AFC Champions League Elite, a record equal of three GCC Champions League and one Arab Club Championship. Al-Ahli was the first Saudi club to win the league and the King's Cup in the same season, and has done so twice - in 1978 and 2016.

Al-Ahli was one of the four founding members of the Saudi Pro League and had never been relegated from the top flight until the 2021–22 season. The other three are Al-Hilal, Al-Ittihad, and Al-Nassr. Al-Ahli hold the record for the longest unbeaten run in the league with their 51-match unbeaten streak from 2014 to 2016.

Al-Ahli's home games are played at King Abdullah Sports City, also known as the shining jewel Stadium. The stadium, which is shared with long-lasting city rivals Al-Ittihad since 2014 and Jeddah FC, is the second-largest stadium in Saudi Arabia, with a total capacity of approximately 63,000.

History

Foundation and early years

Al-Ahli Saudi Football Club was founded in 1937 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The idea of establishing the club came from a group of students from Al-Falah School, who sought to create a sporting institution that would represent the city and promote organized football activities.

In its early years, Al-Ahli participated in regional competitions in the Western Province, gradually building its reputation as one of the strongest teams in Jeddah. The club played a key role in the development of organized football in Saudi Arabia before the establishment of national league competitions.

On 2 July 2025, Al Ahli Saudi FC unveiled their new logo.

1950s: Growth and domestic prominence

The first championship in the history of Al-Ahli club, in 1956–57, which is the Crown Prince Cup.

During the 1950s, Al-Ahli began achieving significant success in domestic tournaments. The club won its first major title, the Crown Prince Cup, in the 1956–57 season, marking the beginning of its emergence as a competitive force in Saudi football. Throughout the late 1950s and early 1960s, Al-Ahli consistently competed for national honors and contributed players to the Saudi national team.

The club became known for its technical style of play and its focus on youth development, establishing a strong foundation that would later define one of the most successful periods in its history.

1960s and 1970s: Golden era

Al-Ahli achieved the first shield for the Saudi League in 1968-69

Al-Ahli won 7 Saudi League titles, five of them being consecutive league titles without a single defeat, 4 King Cup and one Crown Prince Cup, establishing itself as the strongest club across Saudi Arabia. These titles were later officially recognized, contributing to Al-Ahli's current record of nine league titles.

The team was led by players such as Abdulrazzaq Abu Dawood, Amin Dabo, and Ahmed Eid.

League and King's Cup 1978.

In the 1977–78 season, Al‑Ahli won a domestic double, claiming their first unified Saudi Premier League title alongside the King Cup. The Brazilian coach Didi managed Al‑Ahli from 1977 to 1981, guiding the team to these historic victories, including the league championship in (/wiki/SaudiPremierLeague1977–78) and the King Cup in 1978.

1980s: Era of Glory and Maradona appearance

In the 1983–84 season, the former Brazilian coach Telê Santana led Al-Ahli from 1983 to 1985, winning two major titles: the Saudi League in (/wiki/SaudiPremierLeague1983–84) and the King Cup in 1983. Later, Al-Ahli also achieved success by winning the Gulf Club Champions League in (/wiki/3rdGCCClubChampionship).

In 1987, during Al-Ahli 50th anniversary, Diego Maradona made an appearance for Al-Ahli. The Argentine footballer wore an Al-Ahli jersey and participated in the celebratory match held in Jeddah.

1990s: Competitive but Runner-ups

In the 1990s, Al‑Ahli continued to be one of Saudi Arabia’s most competitive clubs, frequently finishing near the top of the Saudi Pro League but narrowly missing out on the championship. They were league runners‑up several times in this decade, including in 1989‑90, 1995‑96, and 1998‑99, demonstrating consistent strength in domestic competition. The club’s major success in this period came in knockout football, particularly with their Crown Prince Cup triumph in (/wiki/1998SaudiCrownPrinceCup), when they lifted the trophy in an exciting final, adding an important domestic silverware to their history.

2000s: Regional Glory Era

in the 2000s though the Saudi league title still remained out of reach. They recorded strong finishes in the Saudi Pro League and enjoyed success in cup competitions, most notably winning the Crown Prince Cup in (/wiki/2002SaudiCrownPrinceCup) and (/wiki/2006–07SaudiCrownPrinceCup). In addition to cup glory, the club captured multiple Saudi Federation Cup titles (such as in 2001, 2002, and 2007), reinforcing their knack for knockout competition. Regionally, Al‑Ahli also captured the Arab Club Champions Cup in (/wiki/2002ArabUnifiedClubChampionship) and the Gulf Club Champions League in (/wiki/19thGCCClubChampionship) and (/wiki/24thGCCChampionsLeague) during this decade, adding international silverware to their trophy cabinet and further enhancing their reputation beyond Saudi borders.

2010s: Historic treble

The 2010s marked a resurgence and arguably one of the most successful decades in Al‑Ahli’s modern history. Al‑Ahli steadily built momentum that set the stage for their historic breakthrough. Although the early part of the decade saw the club as strong league contenders, finishing as runners‑up in the 2011–12 Saudi Pro League and again in 2014–15 Saudi Pro League , it was in cup competitions where they truly shined. Al‑Ahli captured the King’s Cup twice during this period, securing back‑to‑back titles in (/wiki/2011KingCupofChampions) and (/wiki/2012KingCupofChampions), affirming their strength in knockout football. The club capped this pre‑treble era by winning the 2014–15 Saudi Crown Prince Cup in the season, their sixth overall in the competition, when they defeated Al-Hilal 2–1 in the final.

During this era, the club also set a league record with a 51‑match unbeaten streak in the Saudi Pro League and reaffirmed themselves as one of the country’s top football forces.

After 32 years of near‑misses, they finally won the Saudi Pro League the club secured a historic treble under the management of Swiss coach Christian Gross by winning the 2015–16 Saudi Pro League Al-Ahli earned the league title two rounds before the end, after a 3–1 victory against rivals Al-Hilal at the King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah. Syrian striker Omar Al Somah scored two goals.

Al-Ahli captured the 2016 King Cup, defeating Al-Nassr 2–1 in the final, with Al-Somah once again scoring. Later that year, Al-Ahli completed the treble by winning the 2016 Saudi Super Cup, held in London at Craven Cottage (the home stadium of Fulham FC), after defeating Al-Hilal on penalties following a 1–1 draw.

Al-Ahli vs FC Barcelona friendly match (2016)

Al-Ahli vs FC Barcelona Friendly match 2016

On 13 December 2016, Al-Ahli played a friendly match against FC Barcelona at the Thani bin Jassim Stadium in Doha, Qatar. The match was part of the "Champions Match" organized by Qatar Airways, which was the official sponsor of both clubs at the time

Barcelona won the match 5–3, with goals scored by Lionel Messi, Neymar, Luis Suárez, Paco Alcácer, and Rafinha. Al-Ahli responded with three goals of their own.

2020s: The Downfall and Asia Elite triumph

The 2020s began with contrasting fortunes for Al‑Ahli. In 2021–22 Saudi Pro League, for the first time in their long history, the club suffered relegation from the Saudi Pro League, marking a dramatic low point to Saudi First Division. However, they immediately bounced back in the 2022–23 Saudi First Division League season by winning League and securing promotion back to the top tier, showing resilience and ambition.

On 3 May 2025, Al-Ahli were crowned champions of the 2024–25 AFC Champions League Elite after defeating Japanese side Kawasaki Frontale in the final with a score of 2–0. The match was held at King Abdullah Sport City in Jeddah. Galeno scored the first goal at 35th minute with an out of the box shot to the top right corner, and Franck Kessie scored the second with a header at 42nd minute, the two goals were assisted by Roberto Firmino This marked Al-Ahli's first title in the AFC Champions League.

They also added another domestic trophy by winning the Saudi Super Cup in 2025 Saudi Super Cup. This remarkable turn around from relegation to continental champions represents one of the club’s most dramatic and inspiring chapters.

Shield of Sports Excellence and the title of ambassador of the homeland

In 2009, the club celebrated its 75th anniversary. On 3 July 2009, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz received the heads and members of the honor of the club and its board of directors, on the occasion of Al-Ahli winning four International titles in 2008. The club was awarded the highest honor; it was presented with the shield of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques for sports excellence, and the title "Ambassador of the Homeland".

The Jeddah Derby

The Jeddah Derby refers to the rivalry between Al-Ahli and Al-Ittihad Club, the two major football clubs based in Jeddah. The fixture is one of the most prominent derbies in Saudi football, reflecting the city’s deep sporting culture and passionate fan bases. Matches between the two sides are regularly contested in domestic competitions such as the Saudi Pro League and the King’s Cup, often drawing large attendances and significant media attention. The rivalry dates back decades and is known for its intense atmosphere both on and off the pitch.

Al-Ahli's relationship with Brazilian football

Matches with Brazil national team

In 1989, Al-Ahli hosted the Brazil national team in a friendly match at the Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium in Jeddah. Brazil won the match 3–1, with goals scored by Bebeto (two goals) and Washington, while Al-Ahli's only goal was scored by Al-Mualla.

Didi Managed Al-Ahli in 1977–1981

The Brazilian national team also conducted official training sessions at Al-Ahli's facilities during their stay for the inaugural King Fahd Cup, which later evolved into the FIFA Confederations Cup.

In addition to the 1989 encounter, Al-Ahli faced Brazilian opposition again during the 1998 International Friendship Tournament (King Fahd Tournament), further strengthening the club's historical ties with Brazilian football.

Brazilian managers at Al-Ahli

Throughout its history, Al-Ahli has been managed by several prominent Brazilian coaches:

• Telê Santana: Managed Al-Ahli from 1983 to 1985, leading the team to win the Saudi Professional League title in 1984 and the King Cup in 1983. • Luiz Felipe Scolari: Coached Al-Ahli during the 1991–1992 season. • Didi: Managed Al-Ahli from 1977 to 1981 and secure win Saudi League and King Cup in 1977–78.

Brazilian players at Al-Ahli

Al-Ahli has also been home to several notable Brazilian players, including:

Firmino played Al-Ahli in 2023–2025

• Victor Simões joined Al-Ahli in 2010 and quickly became one of the most influential foreign strikers in the club’s history. During his three-year spell, he led the attack with consistent scoring and played a decisive role in Al-Ahli’s domestic dominance. He helped the club win the King Cup of Champions in (/wiki/2011KingCupofChampions) and (/wiki/2012KingCupofChampions) and finished as the Saudi Pro League top scorer in the 2011–12 season. One of his most memorable moments came in the 2012 AFC Champions League semifinal against Al-Ittihad, when he scored a 84th minute goal that secured Al-Ahli’s place in the final. • Bruno César Joined in 2013 from Portuguese football and added technical quality to the midfield. His vision and long-range shooting helped Al-Ahli maintain competitiveness domestically and in Asia. During his time at the club, he contributed to the team’s Crown Prince Cup victory in (/wiki/2014–15SaudiCrownPrinceCup). • Roberto Firmino signed in July 2023 after leaving Liverpool FC, becoming one of the most high-profile players in the club’s history. As captain and attacking leader, he played a central role in elevating the team’s global profile and on-field performance. Firmino helped guide Al-Ahli to continental success, culminating in the AFC Champions League Elite title in (/wiki/AFCChampionsLeagueElite). • Roger Ibañez joined the club in 2023 and quickly established himself as the defensive cornerstone of the team. His strength, aerial ability, and tactical awareness strengthened Al-Ahli’s back line and were crucial during the club’s AFC Champions League Elite and Saudi Super Cup trophies in 2025. • Galeno joined in 2025 and made an immediate impact, scoring in the final match, with his goal coming in the first half (around the 35th minute) to help secure the AFC Champions League Elite 2025 title.

Honours

Al-Ahli Saudi FC

<table><thead><tr><th>Type</th><th>Competition</th><th>Titles</th><th>Seasons / Notes</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Domestic</td><td>Saudi Pro League</td><td>3</td><td>1977–78, 1983–84, 2015–16</td></tr><tr><td>Saudi First Division League</td><td>1</td><td>2022–23</td></tr><tr><td>King's Cup</td><td>13</td><td>1961, 1962, 1965, 1970, 1971, 1973, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1983, 2011, 2012, 2016</td></tr><tr><td>Saudi Super Cup</td><td>2</td><td>2016, 2025</td></tr><tr><td>Crown Prince's Cup</td><td>6</td><td>1957, 1970, 1998, 2002, 2006–07, 2014–15</td></tr><tr><td>Saudi Federation Cup</td><td>3</td><td>2001, 2002, 2007</td></tr><tr><td>General League Shield</td><td>1</td><td>1968–69</td></tr><tr><td>Western Region Championship Cup</td><td>10</td><td>1962, 1965, 1967, 1968 ,1969 ,1970 ,1972 ,1973 ,1974 ,1976</td></tr><tr><td>Jeddah League Cup</td><td>2</td><td>1961, 1962</td></tr><tr><td>Jeddah, Mecca and Medina Clubs Cup</td><td>1</td><td>1967</td></tr><tr><td>Saudi Summer Cup</td><td>3</td><td>1966, 1974, 1982</td></tr><tr><td>Continental</td><td>AFC Champions League Elite</td><td>1</td><td>2024–25</td></tr><tr><td>Regional</td><td>Arab Champions League</td><td>1</td><td>2002–03</td></tr><tr><td>Gulf Club Champions Cup</td><td>3</td><td>1985, 2002, 2008</td></tr><tr><td>International Friendship Football Tournament</td><td>2</td><td>2001, 2002</td></tr></tbody></table>

Kits and crest

Kit suppliers and shirt sponsors

Period	Kit manufacturer	Shirt main sponsor
2001–2002	Le Coq Sportif
2002–2003	Diadora
2003–2006	Le Coq Sportif
2006–2008	Umbro	Al-Jawal
2008–2009	STC
2009–2012	Adidas
2012–2014	Umbro
2014–2015	Qatar Airways
2015–2017	Puma
2017–2019	Umbro	Saudia
2019–2020	S-Team
2020–2023	Xtep
2023–	Adidas	SIRC / Kayanee / Red Sea Global / Neoleap / Urpay

Players

Current squad

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No.	Pos.	Nation	Player
1	GK	KSA	Abdulrahman Al-Sanbi
2	DF	KSA	Zakaria Hawsawi (on loan from Al-Raed)
3	DF	BRA	Roger Ibañez
5	DF	KSA	Mohammed Sulaiman
6	MF	FRA	Valentin Atangana
7	FW	ALG	Riyad Mahrez
9	FW	KSA	Firas Al-Buraikan
10	MF	FRA	Enzo Millot
13	FW	BRA	Galeno
14	MF	KSA	Eid Al-Muwallad
16	GK	SEN	Édouard Mendy (captain)
17	FW	ENG	Ivan Toney
20	MF	BRA	Matheus Gonçalves
No.	Pos.	Nation	Player
26	MF	KSA	Yaseen Al-Zubaidi
27	DF	KSA	Ali Majrashi
28	DF	TUR	Merih Demiral
29	DF	KSA	Mohammed Abdulrahman
30	MF	KSA	Ziyad Al-Johani
32	DF	BEL	Matteo Dams
46	DF	KSA	Rayan Hamed
47	MF	KSA	Saleh Abu Al-Shamat
60	DF	KSA	Yazan Madani
62	GK	KSA	Abdullah Abdoh
77	FW	BRA	Ricardo Mathias
79	MF	CIV	Franck Kessié (vice-captain)

U21 squad

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No.	Pos.	Nation	Player
22	GK	KSA	Ali Bakhashwin
23	DF	KSA	Ibrahim Azzam
40	MF	KSA	Ziyad Mallah
56	DF	KSA	Abdulrahman Sayadi
No.	Pos.	Nation	Player
66	DF	KSA	Mansour Al-Nakhli
72	GK	KSA	Salman Al-Jadani
87	MF	KSA	Ramez Al-Attar

Out on loan

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No.	Pos.	Nation	Player
31	DF	KSA	Saad Balobaid (on loan to Al-Shabab)
41	DF	NGA	Suleiman Bello (on loan to Abha)
49	MF	KSA	Firas Al-Ghamdi (on loan to Abha)
No.	Pos.	Nation	Player
88	DF	KSA	Abdulelah Al-Khaibari (on loan to Al-Riyadh)
95	MF	KSA	Ayman Fallatah (on loan to Neom)

Records

Overview

<table><thead><tr><th>Competition</th><th>Pld</th><th>W</th><th>D</th><th>L</th><th>GF</th><th>GA</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Asian Club Championship / AFC Champions League</td><td>116</td><td>58</td><td>28</td><td>30</td><td>199</td><td>137</td></tr><tr><td>Asian Cup Winners' Cup</td><td>4</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>9</td><td>3</td></tr><tr><td>TOTAL</td><td>120</td><td>61</td><td>28</td><td>31</td><td>208</td><td>140</td></tr></tbody></table>

Record by country

Country	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Win%
China	2	1	0	1	3	4	−1	050.00
India	1	1	0	0	2	1	+1	100.00
Indonesia	1	1	0	0	1	0	+1	100.00
Iran	26	12	6	8	41	35	+6	046.15
Iraq	7	6	0	1	19	6	+13	085.71
Japan	1	1	0	0	2	0	+2	100.00
Kuwait	1	1	0	0	2	1	+1	100.00
Qatar	25	11	8	6	45	28	+17	044.00
Saudi Arabia	6	3	0	3	8	8	+0	050.00
South Korea	4	0	1	3	2	8	−6	000.00
Syria	7	5	2	0	12	2	+10	071.43
Tajikistan	1	1	0	0	1	0	+1	100.00
Thailand	1	1	0	0	3	0	+3	100.00
United Arab Emirates	25	11	10	4	48	34	+14	044.00
Uzbekistan	12	6	1	5	19	13	+6	050.00

Matches

<table><thead><tr><th>Season</th><th>Competition</th><th>Round</th><th>Club</th><th>Home</th><th>Away</th><th>Aggregate</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1985–86</td><td>Asian Club Championship</td><td>Group A</td><td>East Bengal</td><td>2–1</td><td>1st</td></tr><tr><td>KYTB</td><td>1–0</td></tr><tr><td>Semi-final</td><td>Al-Ittihad Aleppo</td><td>1–0</td><td>1–0</td></tr><tr><td>Final</td><td>Daewoo Royals</td><td>1–3</td><td>1–3</td></tr><tr><td>1999–2000</td><td>Asian Cup Winners' Cup</td><td>2Q</td><td>Al-Jaish</td><td>1–0</td><td>2−0</td><td>3–0</td></tr><tr><td>Quarter-finals</td><td>Navbahor Namangan</td><td>6–1</td><td>0−2</td><td>6–3</td></tr><tr><td>Semi-finals</td><td>Al-Zawraa</td><td>–</td><td>Withdrew</td></tr><tr><td>2002–03</td><td>AFC Champions League</td><td>3Q</td><td>Al-Ahli</td><td>2–2</td><td>2−3</td><td>4–5</td></tr><tr><td>2005</td><td>AFC Champions League</td><td>Group D</td><td>Al-Zawraa</td><td>5–1</td><td>2−1</td><td>1st</td></tr><tr><td>Al-Jaish</td><td>3–1</td><td>4−0</td></tr><tr><td>Pakhtakor</td><td>3–0</td><td>1−2</td></tr><tr><td>Quarter-finals</td><td>Shenzhen Jianlibao</td><td>2–1</td><td>1−3</td><td>3–4</td></tr><tr><td>2008</td><td>AFC Champions League</td><td>Group C</td><td>Al-Sadd</td><td>2–2</td><td>1−2</td><td>4th</td></tr><tr><td>Al-Karamah</td><td>1–1</td><td>0−0</td></tr><tr><td>Al-Wahda</td><td>0–0</td><td>1−2</td></tr><tr><td>2010</td><td>AFC Champions League</td><td>Group A</td><td>Esteghlal</td><td>1–2</td><td>1−2</td><td>3rd</td></tr><tr><td>Al-Gharafa</td><td>0–1</td><td>2−3</td></tr><tr><td>Al-Jazira</td><td>5–1</td><td>2−0</td></tr><tr><td>2012</td><td>AFC Champions League</td><td>Group C</td><td>Lekhwiya</td><td>3–0</td><td>0−1</td><td>2nd</td></tr><tr><td>Sepahan</td><td>1–1</td><td>1−2</td></tr><tr><td>Al-Nasr</td><td>3–1</td><td>2−1</td></tr><tr><td>Round of 16</td><td>Al-Jazira</td><td>–</td><td>3−3</td><td>3–3 (p)</td></tr><tr><td>Quarter-finals</td><td>Sepahan</td><td>4–1</td><td>0−0</td><td>4–1</td></tr><tr><td>Semi-finals</td><td>Al-Ittihad</td><td>2–0</td><td>0−1</td><td>2–1</td></tr><tr><td>Final</td><td>Ulsan Hyundai</td><td>0–3</td><td>0–3</td></tr><tr><td>2013</td><td>AFC Champions League</td><td>Group C</td><td>Al-Gharafa</td><td>2–0</td><td>2−2</td><td>1st</td></tr><tr><td>Al-Nasr</td><td>2–2</td><td>2−1</td></tr><tr><td>Sepahan</td><td>4–1</td><td>4−2</td></tr><tr><td>Round of 16</td><td>El Jaish</td><td>2−0</td><td>1−1</td><td>3–1</td></tr><tr><td>Quarter-finals</td><td>FC Seoul</td><td>1–1</td><td>0−1</td><td>1–2</td></tr><tr><td>2015</td><td>AFC Champions League</td><td>PO</td><td>Al-Qadsia</td><td>2–1[A]</td><td>–</td><td>2–1</td></tr><tr><td>Group D</td><td>Al-Ahli</td><td>2–1</td><td>3−3</td><td>1st</td></tr><tr><td>Nasaf Qarshi</td><td>2–1</td><td>0−0</td></tr><tr><td>Tractor Sazi</td><td>2–0</td><td>2−2</td></tr><tr><td>Round of 16</td><td>Naft Tehran</td><td>2−1</td><td>0−1</td><td>2–2 (a)</td></tr><tr><td>2016</td><td>AFC Champions League</td><td>Group D</td><td>Nasaf Qarshi</td><td>2–1</td><td>1−2</td><td>3rd</td></tr><tr><td>Al-Ain</td><td>1–2</td><td>0−1</td></tr><tr><td>El Jaish</td><td>2–0</td><td>4−1</td></tr><tr><td>2017</td><td>AFC Champions League</td><td>Group C</td><td>Bunyodkor</td><td>2–0</td><td>0−2</td><td>2nd</td></tr><tr><td>Zob Ahan</td><td>2–0</td><td>2−1</td></tr><tr><td>Al-Ain</td><td>2–2</td><td>2−2</td></tr><tr><td>Round of 16</td><td>Al-Ahli</td><td>1−1</td><td>3−1</td><td>4–2</td></tr><tr><td>Quarter-finals</td><td>Persepolis</td><td>1–3</td><td>2−2</td><td>3–5</td></tr><tr><td>2018</td><td>AFC Champions League</td><td>Group A</td><td>Tractor Sazi</td><td>2–0</td><td>1−0</td><td>1st</td></tr><tr><td>Al-Jazira</td><td>2–1</td><td>2−1</td></tr><tr><td>Al-Gharafa</td><td>1–1</td><td>1−1</td></tr><tr><td>Round of 16</td><td>Al-Sadd</td><td>2−2</td><td>1–2</td><td>3–4</td></tr><tr><td>2019</td><td>AFC Champions League</td><td>Group D</td><td>Al-Sadd</td><td>2–0</td><td>1−2</td><td>2nd</td></tr><tr><td>Pakhtakor</td><td>2–1</td><td>0−1</td></tr><tr><td>Persepolis</td><td>2–1</td><td>0−2</td></tr><tr><td>Round of 16</td><td>Al-Hilal</td><td>2–4</td><td>1–0</td><td>3–4</td></tr><tr><td>2020</td><td>AFC Champions League</td><td>PO</td><td>Istiklol</td><td>1–0</td><td>–</td><td>1–0</td></tr><tr><td>Group A</td><td>Al-Wahda</td><td>–</td><td>1–1</td><td>1st</td></tr><tr><td>Esteghlal</td><td>2–1</td><td>0–3</td></tr><tr><td>Al-Shorta</td><td>1–0</td><td>1–2</td></tr><tr><td>Round of 16</td><td>Shabab Al-Ahli</td><td>1–1</td><td>1–1 (p)</td></tr><tr><td>Quarter-finals</td><td>Al-Nassr</td><td>0–2</td><td>0–2</td></tr><tr><td>2021</td><td>AFC Champions League</td><td>Group C</td><td>Esteghlal</td><td>0–0</td><td>2–5</td><td>3rd</td></tr><tr><td>Al-Duhail</td><td>1–1</td><td>1–1</td></tr><tr><td>Al-Shorta</td><td>2–1</td><td>3–0</td></tr><tr><td>2024–25</td><td>AFC Champions League Elite</td><td>League stage</td><td>Persepolis</td><td>1–0</td><td>—N/a</td><td>2nd</td></tr><tr><td>Al-Wasl</td><td>—N/a</td><td>2–0</td></tr><tr><td>Al-Rayyan</td><td>—N/a</td><td>2–1</td></tr><tr><td>Al-Shorta</td><td>5–1</td><td>—N/a</td></tr><tr><td>Al-Ain</td><td>—N/a</td><td>2–1</td></tr><tr><td>Esteghlal</td><td>2–2</td><td>—N/a</td></tr><tr><td>Al-Sadd</td><td>—N/a</td><td>3–1</td></tr><tr><td>Al-Gharafa</td><td>4–2</td><td>—N/a</td></tr><tr><td>R16</td><td>Al-Rayyan</td><td>2–0</td><td>3–1</td><td>5–1</td></tr><tr><td>QF</td><td>Buriram United</td><td>3–0</td><td>3–0</td></tr><tr><td>SF</td><td>Al-Hilal</td><td>3–1</td><td>3–1</td></tr><tr><td>Final</td><td>Kawasaki Frontale</td><td>2–0</td><td>2–0</td></tr><tr><td>2025–26</td><td>AFC Champions League Elite</td><td>League stage</td><td>Nasaf</td><td>4–2</td><td>—N/a</td><td>2nd</td></tr><tr><td>Al-Duhail</td><td>—N/a</td><td>2–2</td></tr><tr><td>Al-Gharafa</td><td>4–0</td><td>—N/a</td></tr><tr><td>Al-Sadd</td><td>—N/a</td><td>2–1</td></tr><tr><td>Sharjah</td><td>0–1</td><td>—N/a</td></tr><tr><td>Al-Shorta</td><td>—N/a</td><td>5–0</td></tr><tr><td>Al Wahda</td><td>—N/a</td><td>0–0</td></tr><tr><td>Shabab Al Ahli</td><td>4–3</td><td>—N/a</td></tr><tr><td>R16</td><td>Al-Duhail</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

Top scorers in Asian competitions

	Player	Country	Goals
1	Omar Al Somah	Syria	24
2	Victor Simões	Brazil	14
3	Taisir Al-Jassim	Saudi Arabia	9
Riyad Mahrez	Algeria
5	Amad Al-Hosni	Oman	8
Muhannad Assiri	Saudi Arabia
7	Abdulrahim Jaizawi	Saudi Arabia	6
Ivan Toney	England
Roberto Firmino	Brazil
10	Alessandro Cambalhota	Brazil	5
Mustafa Bassas	Saudi Arabia
Abdulfattah Asiri	Saudi Arabia

Player of the year

Al-Ahli Saudi FC

Year	Winner
2009–10	Abdulrahim Jaizawi
2010–11	Victor Simões
2011–12	Taisir Al-Jassim
2012–13	Mustafa Al-Bassas
2013–14	Taisir Al-Jassim
2014–15	Omar Al Soma
2015–16	Omar Al Soma
2016–17	Yasser Al-Mosailem
2017–18	Omar Al Soma
2018–19	Djaniny
2019–20	Omar Al Soma
2020–21	Omar Al Soma
2021–22	Omar Al Soma
2022–23	Ryad Boudebouz

Staff and management

Technical staff

Position	Nat.	Name
Head coach		Matthias Jaissle
Assistant coach		Engin Yanova Alexander Hauser
Goalkeeper coach		Alexander Bade
Chief analyst		Mohamed Abdelfattah
Video analyst		Steffen Konrad
Match analysts		Maximilian Fischer Daniel Nisbet
Director of football		Naif Qadi
Technical director		Jan van Winckel

Board members

Office	Name
President	Khalid Al Ghamdi
Vice-president	Khalid Al Hendi
Chief Executive Officer	Ron Gourlay
Director of Other Sports	Khalid Al Shafei
Director of Legal Affairs	Mohammed bin Laden
Commercial Director	Abdulaziz Al Anqari
Investment Officer	Ayman Al Rashed
Board Member	Osama Shaker
Board Member	Muhannad Al Blahid

Presidents

Al-Ahli Saudi FC

<table><thead><tr><th>No</th><th>Name</th><th>From</th><th>To</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>Hassan Hamood Al-Shams</td><td>1937</td><td>1940</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Omar Hamood Al-Shams</td><td>1950</td><td>1952</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>Hassan Saroor Al Sabyan</td><td>1952</td><td>1954</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>Abdullah Bahery</td><td>1955</td><td>1955</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>Omar Hamood Al Shams</td><td>1956</td><td>1956</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>Ali Al Jassem Al Na'kly</td><td>1957</td><td>1957</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>Mohammed Fashlan</td><td>1958</td><td>1958</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>Abdulrahman bin Saead</td><td>1959</td><td>1960</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>Jameel Al-Gosani</td><td>1961</td><td>1961</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>Abdulfatah Abdulrabho</td><td>1962</td><td>1962</td></tr><tr><td>11</td><td>Abdullah Al-Bahry</td><td>1963</td><td>1963</td></tr><tr><td>12</td><td>Abdulfatah Abdulrabho</td><td>1964</td><td>1964</td></tr><tr><td>13</td><td>Omar Yousef</td><td>1965</td><td>1969</td></tr><tr><td>14</td><td>Mohammed bin Saleh Hamed</td><td>1970</td><td>1972</td></tr><tr><td>15</td><td>Abdullah bin Al-Ganb</td><td>1973</td><td>1974</td></tr><tr><td>16</td><td>Abdulmageed Yousef</td><td>1975</td><td>1975</td></tr><tr><td>17</td><td>Khaled bin Abdullah</td><td>1976</td><td>1980</td></tr><tr><td>18</td><td>Abdullah bin Faisal</td><td>1981</td><td>1981</td></tr><tr><td>19</td><td>Mohammed bin Abdullah bin Faisal</td><td>1982</td><td>1984</td></tr><tr><td>20</td><td>Abdulraziq Abu Dawod</td><td>1985</td><td>1986</td></tr><tr><td>21</td><td>Ahmed Eid Al-Harbi</td><td>1987</td><td>1987</td></tr><tr><td>22</td><td>Khaled bin Abdullah</td><td>1988</td><td>1994</td></tr><tr><td>23</td><td>Abdullah bin Faisal bin Turki</td><td>1994</td><td>1995</td></tr><tr><td>24</td><td>Badr bin Fahd</td><td>1995</td><td>1996</td></tr><tr><td>25</td><td>Zaki Raheme</td><td>1996</td><td>1997</td></tr><tr><td>26</td><td>Abdulaziz Abdulha'a</td><td>1997</td><td>1998</td></tr><tr><td>27</td><td>Salman Al-Sudairy</td><td>1998</td><td>1998</td></tr><tr><td>28</td><td>Nawaf bin Abdulaziz bin Turki</td><td>1999</td><td>2003</td></tr><tr><td>29</td><td>Ahmed Moahmmed Marzoqi</td><td>2004</td><td>2005</td></tr><tr><td>30</td><td>Abdulraziq abu Dawod</td><td>2005</td><td>2005</td></tr><tr><td>31</td><td>Aymin Fadel</td><td>2005</td><td>2007</td></tr><tr><td>32</td><td>Abdulraziq abu Dawod</td><td>2007</td><td>2007</td></tr><tr><td>33</td><td>Ahmed Moahmmed Marzoqi</td><td>2007</td><td>2008</td></tr><tr><td>34</td><td>Abdulaziz Mohammed Al-A'aqary</td><td>2008</td><td>2009</td></tr><tr><td>35</td><td>Fahd bin Khaled bin Abdullah bin Mohammed</td><td>2009</td><td>2015</td></tr><tr><td>36</td><td>Musad Al Zuwaihary</td><td>2015</td><td>2016</td></tr><tr><td>37</td><td>Ahmad Al-Marzouqi</td><td>2016</td><td>2017</td></tr><tr><td>38</td><td>Fahd bin Khaled bin Abdullah bin Mohammed</td><td>2017</td><td>2017</td></tr><tr><td>39</td><td>Turki bin Mohammed</td><td>2017</td><td>2018</td></tr><tr><td>40</td><td>Majed Al-Nefaie</td><td>2018</td><td>2018</td></tr><tr><td>41</td><td>Abdullah Batterjee</td><td>2019</td><td>2019</td></tr><tr><td>42</td><td>Ahmed Al-Sayegh</td><td>2019</td><td>2020</td></tr><tr><td>43</td><td>Abdulelah Mouminah</td><td>2020</td><td>2021</td></tr><tr><td>44</td><td>Majed Al-Nefaie</td><td>2021</td><td>2022</td></tr><tr><td>45</td><td>Waleed Muath</td><td>2022</td><td>2023</td></tr><tr><td>46</td><td>Khalid Al Ghamdi</td><td>2023</td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>