Al Hilal SFC

 

Al Hilal SFC is the most successful and popular football club in Saudi Arabia and Asia. Based in Riyadh, it was founded in 1957 and is known for its dominance in domestic and continental competitions.

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Club Overview

• Full Name: Al Hilal Saudi Football Club
• Founded: 1957
• Stadium: King Fahd International Stadium (Capacity: ~68,000)
• Nickname: "The Blue Wave" / "The Leader"
• League: Saudi Pro League
• Owner: Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF)

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Achievements

• Saudi Pro League Titles: 18+ (Most in Saudi Arabia)
• King’s Cup Titles: 10+
• Crown Prince Cup: 13+
• AFC Champions League Titles: 4 (Record Holder)
• AFC Super Cup: 2
• FIFA Club World Cup: Runner-up in 2022

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Rivalry

• Biggest Rival: Al Nassr (Riyadh Derby)
• Other Rivalries: Al Ittihad, Al Ahli

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Famous Players (Past & Present)

• Salman Al-Faraj – Longtime captain and key midfielder.
• Nawaf Al-Abed – Former club icon.
• Mohammed Al-Deayea – Legendary Saudi goalkeeper.
• Odion Ighalo – Former Manchester United and Nigeria striker.
• Sebastian Giovinco – Italian playmaker who played for the club.
• Salem Al-Dawsari – One of Saudi Arabia’s top wingers.
• Neymar Jr. – Brazilian superstar signed in 2023.
• Ruben Neves, Aleksandar Mitrović, Sergej Milinković-Savić, Kalidou Koulibaly – European stars signed under Saudi football’s recent expansion.

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Recent Success

• Won the AFC Champions League in 2019 & 2021, becoming Asia’s most successful club.
• Finished as runners-up in the FIFA Club World Cup (2022), losing to Real Madrid.
• Constantly competing at the top of the Saudi Pro League and attracting world-class players.