Al Nassr FC

Club Overview

Al Nassr Football Club, established in 1955, stands as one of the oldest and most prestigious clubs in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Based in Riyadh, Al Nassr competes in the Saudi Pro League, the nation’s top-tier football competition. Beyond football, Al Nassr is a multi-sports club, fostering talent across various disciplines, including handball, basketball, e-sports, and volleyball for men and women of all ages.

Name, Nickname, Slogan & Home Ground

• Name: Al Nassr Football Club
• Nickname: Al-Alami (The Global One) / Faris Najd (Knight of Najd) / Al-Shams (The Sun)
• Slogan: “Victory Football Club”
• Home Ground: Al-Awwal Park (Capacity: ~25,000) ¹

History

Al Nassr’s journey began with the vision of the Al-Ja’ba brothers. Training sessions took place in a humble playground at Gashlat Al-Shortah, where passion fueled their rise. Prince Abdul Rahman bin Saud Al Saud, affectionately known as Al-Nassr’s Godfather, led the club for over 39 years. During the 1970s and 1980s, Al Nassr clinched four Saudi Premier League titles, five King’s Cups, two Crown Prince Cups, and one Federation Cup. The iconic trio of Majed Abdullah, Fahd Al-Herafy, and Mohaisn Al-Jam’aan epitomized their success ².

Achievements

Al Nassr’s trophy cabinet boasts an impressive collection:

• 9 Saudi Pro League titles
• 3 Crown Prince Cup titles
• 3 Saudi Federation Cup titles
• 6 King Cup titles
• 2 Super Cup titles
• Asian Cup Winners’ Cup (1998)
• Asian Super Cup (1998)
• 2 GCC Club Cup titles
• Arab Club Champions Cup title

Biggest Rivalry/Derby

Al Nassr’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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