Al Hilal SFC

Club Overview

Al Hilal Saudi Football Club, simply known as Al Hilal, is a professional multi-sports club based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Their football team competes in the Saudi Pro League. The name “Al Hilal” translates to “the crescent moon” in Arabic. With an illustrious history and a record-breaking trophy haul, Al Hilal stands as the most decorated club in Asia, having won 69 official titles.

Name, Nickname, Slogan & Home Ground

• Name: Al Hilal Saudi Football Club
• Nickname: Al-Za’eem (The Boss) / الزعيم العالمي (The Bosses Of The World)
• Slogan: “Blue Waves” / “القوة الزرقاء”
• Home Ground: Kingdom Arena (Capacity: 30,000) ¹

History

Founded on October 16, 1957, Al Hilal has been a consistent force in Saudi Arabian football. They are one of only three teams to have participated in all seasons of the Saudi Professional League since its establishment in 1976. Royal attention and grassroots support have fueled their journey, making them a symbol of excellence in Saudi sports ².

Achievements

Al Hilal’s trophy cabinet boasts an impressive collection:

• 19 Professional League titles (a record)
• 13 Crown Prince Cup titles (a record)
• 7 Saudi Federation Cup titles
• 11 King Cup titles
• 4 Super Cup titles
• Saudi Founder’s Cup
• Continentally, they’ve secured a remarkable 8 Asian Football Confederation trophies:
  • AFC Champions League (1991, 2000, 2019, 2021)
  • Asian Cup Winners Cup (1997, 2002)
  • Asian Super Cup (1997, 2000) ¹

Biggest Rivalry/Derby

Al Hilal’s fiercest rivalry is with Al Nassr, another prominent Saudi club. Their clashes ignite passion and pride, creating unforgettable moments on the pitch.

Biggest Wins

• Year: 2000
  • Opponent: Al Shabab
  • Score: 6-0
• Year: 1997
  • Opponent: Al Ittihad
  • Score: 5-0 ³

Biggest Loss

• Year: 2009
  • Opponent: Al Ahli
  • Score: 0-5 ³

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