Al-Nassr FC facts for kids
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| Full name | Al-Nassr Football Club | |||
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Al-Alami (The Global One)
Faris Najd (Knight of Najd) Nadi Al-Shams (The sun club) Qalb Najd (Heart of Najd) Al'asfar Al'kabir (The big Yellow) Nassrawis (Supporters) |
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| Founded | 24 October 1955. By the Jabaa brothers | |||
| Ground | Al-Awwal Park | |||
| Capacity | 25,000 | |||
| Owner | Public Investment Fund (75%) Al Nassr Non-Profit Foundation (25%) |
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| President | Abdullah Al-Majid | |||
| Manager | Jorge Jesus | |||
| League | Saudi Pro League | |||
| 2024–25 | Pro League, 3rd of 18 | |||
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 Football (men's) |
 Football (women's) |
 Basketball (men's) |
 Futsal (men's) |
Al-Nassr Football Club is a professional soccer club from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The club plays in the Saudi Pro League, which is the top soccer league in the country. Al-Nassr is one of only three clubs that have played in every single season of the top Saudi league. The club also has teams in other sports like handball, basketball, and esports.
The name Al-Nassr means "Victory" in Arabic. The club has won 28 official trophies. They have won the top Saudi league 9 times, the King's Cup 6 times, and two Saudi Super Cup titles. They also won two major Asian trophies in 1998.
Al-Nassr has a famous rivalry with another team from Riyadh called Al-Hilal. The game between them is called the Riyadh derby and is the most-watched match in Saudi Arabia.
In 2023, the world-famous player Cristiano Ronaldo joined Al-Nassr. This was a huge event that brought a lot of attention to Saudi soccer. Many other top players from Europe followed him to the Saudi Pro League. The club's mascot is a knight, representing the historic Knights of Najd.
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History
Early Years and Success (1955–1989)
Al-Nassr was started in 1955 by the Al-Ja'ba brothers. A very important person in the club's history was Prince Abdul Rahman bin Saud Al Saud. He was the president for over 39 years and helped turn the team from a second-division club into a champion. Because of his love for the team, he is known as the "Godfather" of Al-Nassr.
The club was promoted to the first division in 1963. In the 1970s and 1980s, Al-Nassr was very successful. They won four league titles and many cups. The team's success was thanks to three amazing Saudi players: Majed Abdullah, Fahd Al-Bishi, and Mohaisen Al-Jam'an. They were known as the "Saudi Golden Trio."
The First Global Club from Asia (1990–2002)
In the 1990s, Al-Nassr continued to win, including two more league titles. The team also started winning international trophies. They won the Asian Cup Winners' Cup and the Asian Super Cup in 1998. This was a huge achievement for the club and its star player, Majed Abdullah.
Because they were the champions of Asia, Al-Nassr was invited to play in the first-ever FIFA Club World Cup in 2000. They played against famous clubs like Real Madrid. This made Al-Nassr the first Asian club to play in a global tournament, earning them the nickname Al-Alami, which means "The Global One."
A Period of Struggle (2003–2007)
After their star players retired, Al-Nassr went through a difficult time. The team struggled in the league. In the 2006–07 season, they almost got relegated to the second division. This was a tough period for the club and its fans, as their rivals Al-Hilal became more successful.
Return to Glory (2008–2022)
After making big changes, Al-Nassr started to win again. They won the Federation Cup in 2008. The club then signed talented young players like Mohammad Al-Sahlawi. In the 2013–14 season, Al-Nassr had an amazing run, winning both the league and the Crown Prince's Cup.
The team continued to be strong, winning the league again in the 2014–15 season. Later, the club signed Moroccan stars Abderrazak Hamdallah and Nordin Amrabat. Hamdallah, known as "The Executioner," was an incredible goal-scorer. In the 2018–19 season, he broke the record for the most goals in a single season with 34 goals, helping Al-Nassr win the league title.
In 2021, Brazilian player Talisca and Cameroonian striker Vincent Aboubakar joined the team, adding more firepower to the attack.
The Cristiano Ronaldo Era (2023–Present)
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On December 30, 2022, Al-Nassr made one of the biggest signings in soccer history by bringing Cristiano Ronaldo to the club. His arrival brought millions of new fans to Al-Nassr from all over the world. The club's social media accounts grew incredibly fast.
With Ronaldo as captain, Al-Nassr won the 2023 Arab Club Champions Cup. Ronaldo was the top scorer of the tournament. Following Ronaldo's move, other famous players like Sadio Mané, Marcelo Brozović, and Aymeric Laporte also joined the club.
In the 2023-24 season, Al-Nassr finished second in the league. Ronaldo won the Golden Boot and broke the record for the most goals scored in a single Saudi Pro League season.
Crest and Colors
Al-Nassr means "victory" in Arabic. The club's logo shows a map of Arabia in yellow and blue. The yellow represents the sand of the Arabian deserts, and the blue represents the water of the seas around the Arabian Peninsula.
The team's colors are yellow and blue.
Stadium
Al-Nassr plays its home games at Al-Awwal Park in Riyadh. The stadium can hold 25,000 people. Before 2020, the club played at other stadiums, including the King Fahd International Stadium.
Honours
Al-Nassr has won 28 official trophies. They are one of the most successful clubs in Saudi Arabia.
Winners (9): 1974–75, 1979–80, 1980–81, 1988–89, 1993–94, 1994–95, 2013–14, 2014–15, 2018–19
- King's Cup
Winners (6): 1974, 1976, 1981, 1986, 1987, 1990
- Crown Prince's Cup
Winners (3): 1972–73, 1973–74, 2013–14
- Saudi Super Cup
Winners (2): 2019, 2020
- Asian Cup Winners' Cup
Winners (1): 1997–98
- Asian Super Cup
Winners (1): 1998
- Arab Club Champions Cup
Winners (1): 2023
Current Squad
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Images for kids
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Cristiano Ronaldo (left) playing for Al Nassr against Persepolis in the 2023–24 AFC Champions League.
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Al Nassr supporters in a match against Al-Raed.
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Abdul Rahman bin Saud Al Saud, Al-Nassr's president for more than 39 years.
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See also
In Spanish: Al-Nassr Football Club para niños
