Al-Ahli Saudi FC

Al-Ahli Saudi FC: Club Overview

Al-Ahli Saudi Football Club, commonly known as Al-Ahli, is a Saudi professional football club based in Jeddah. Founded in 1937, Al-Ahli competes in the Saudi Pro League, the top tier of Saudi football. With 31 official championships, Al-Ahli stands as one of the most successful clubs in Saudi Arabia. Their legacy extends beyond domestic titles, with international triumphs in the GCC Champions League and the Arab Club Championship.

Name, Nickname, Slogan & Home Ground

• Name: Al-Ahli Saudi Football Club
• Nickname: Al-Malaki (The Royals) / Ma’aqil Al-Aswad (Stronghold of Lions) / Al-Raqi (The Classy Ones)
• Slogan: “Victory Football Club”
• Home Ground: King Abdullah Sports City (Capacity: ~62,345) ¹

History

Al-Ahli’s journey began in 1937 when four young men conceived the idea of a sports beacon in Jeddah. Prince Khalid bin Abdullah bin Abdulaziz, a key figure in the club’s history, became its manager. Al-Ahli achieved the first shield for the Saudi League in 1968. They were also the first Saudi club to win the league and the King’s Cup in the same season, accomplishing this feat twice—in 1978 and 2016. Their 51-match unbeaten streak from 2014 to 2016 remains a league record ².

Achievements

Al-Ahli Saudi FC’s trophy cabinet includes:

• 3 Saudi Professional League titles
• 13 Kings Cups
• 6 Crown Prince Cups
• 1 General League Shield
• 1 Super Cup
• 3 GCC Champions League titles
• 1 Arab Club Championship

Biggest Rivalry/Derby

Al-Ahli’s intense rivalry lies with Al-Hilal, creating fiery clashes that resonate with fans across Saudi Arabia.

Biggest Wins

• Year: 1993
  • Opponent: Al Ittihad
  • Score: 4-0
• Year: 1994
  • Opponent: Al Shabab
  • Score: 5-0 ²

Biggest Loss

• Year: 2000
  • Opponent: Al Ahli
  • Score: 0-4 ²

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