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Al-Nassr

Full name	Al-Nassr Football Club
Nickname(s)	List 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)
Founded	24 October 1955; 70 years ago (1955-10-24) By the Jabaa brothers
Ground	Al-Awwal Park
Ground Capacity	25,000
Owner	Public Investment Fund (75%) Al-Nassr Non-Profit Foundation (25%)
President	Abdullah Al-Majid
Head coach	Jorge Jesus
League	Saudi Pro League
2024–25	Pro League, 3rd of 18
Home colours Away colours Third colours

Al-Nassr active departments
Football (men's)	Football (women's)	Basketball (men's)	Futsal (men's)

Al-Nassr Football Club is a famous professional sports club from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The name "Al-Nassr" means "The Victory" in Arabic. This club is best known for its amazing association football team. They play in the Saudi Pro League, which is the top football league in Saudi Arabia.

The club started in 1955 and is one of the oldest teams in the Saudi Pro League. Their home uniform is bright yellow and blue. Al-Nassr plays its home games at Al-Awwal Park, which can hold 25,000 fans. The club is now mostly owned by the Public Investment Fund. Al-Nassr has never been relegated from the top division. It has many fans in the Middle East and around the world. In 2024, the club was valued at about $1 billion. This made it one of the most valuable football clubs in Asia. Their team anthem is "Yalla Nassr," and their mascot is a "Knight." This knight represents the brave knights of Najd.

Al-Nassr is one of the most successful football clubs in Saudi Arabia. They have won 29 major trophies. These include 10 league titles, 5 King Cups, and 3 Crown Prince Cups. They also won 2 important trophies in Asia: the Asian Cup Winners' Cup once and the Asian Super Cup once. Al-Nassr became very strong in Saudi football in the 1990s and 2000s. They won many league and Asian titles. Their fame grew even more in the early 2020s. This was when they signed famous international players like Cristiano Ronaldo. Al-Nassr has big rivalries with other clubs. Their most famous rivalry is the Riyadh derby against Al-Hilal.

Club History and Triumphs

Early Days and First Wins (1955–1989)

Al-Nassr was founded in 1955 by the Al-Ja'ba brothers. They trained in an old playground. Prince Abdul Rahman bin Saud Al Saud became the club's president. He led Al-Nassr for over 39 years. He is known as Al-Nassr's Godfather. The team moved up to the first division in 1963. In the 1970s and 1980s, Al-Nassr won many titles. They won one Categorization League and three Saudi Premier League titles. They also won five King's Cups and two Crown Prince's Cups. A special group of players called the "Saudi Golden Trio" helped the team succeed. These players were Majed Abdullah, Fahd Al-Bishi, and Mohaisen Al-Jam'an.

The Al-Nassr team with trophies they won in 1974.

Majed Ahmed Abdullah scored the most goals for Al-Nassr.

A Global Team Emerges (1989–2000)

In the 1990s, Al-Nassr won two more Saudi Premier League titles. They also won the 1990 King's Cup. Towards the end of his career, Majed Abdullah helped the team win two GCC Club Cups. They also won one Asian Cup Winners' Cup and one Asian Super Cup. Majed Abdullah retired in 1998. He was the top scorer in the Saudi League with 189 goals. He also scored 260 goals for Al-Nassr, a club record.

After winning the Asian Super Cup, Al-Nassr got to play in the first ever FIFA Club World Cup. This big tournament was held in Brazil in 2000. Al-Nassr played against famous teams like Corinthians and Real Madrid. They finished 3rd in their group. Al-Nassr was the first team from Asia to play in this international tournament. Because of this, they earned the nickname "The Global One" (Al-Alami). The club also won the FIFA Fair Play Award. They were the first team in the world to receive this award.

Challenges and Comeback (2001–2015)

After the "Golden Trio" players retired, Al-Nassr faced some tough times. They signed some international players, but the team struggled in the league. In the 2006–07 season, they almost dropped to a lower division. This led to former players like Majed Abdullah stepping in to help. They started a plan to make the club strong again. This period was known as the "Great Setback."

Al-Nassr began to rise again in 2008. They won the Federation Cup against their rivals, Al-Hilal. In 2009, they made a record transfer. They signed a young player named Mohammad Al-Sahlawi. He became a key player for the team. Al-Sahlawi scored 21 goals in his first season. This helped Al-Nassr qualify for the 2011 AFC Champions League.

In the 2013–14 season, with coach Jose Daniel Carreno, Al-Nassr had an amazing run. They went 22 games without losing. They won both the Pro League and the Crown Prince's Cup. Both wins were against their city rivals, Al-Hilal. This success secured their spot in the 2015 AFC Champions League.

Al-Nassr fans at the King Fahd International Stadium in 2008. They supported the club even when it hadn't won a trophy in almost ten years.

New Strikers and More Success (2015–2022)

Al-Nassr continued to win, defending their league title in the 2014–15 season. However, they struggled in the 2015 AFC Champions League. New players joined the team, including Croatian players Ivan Tomecak and Marin Tomasov. Young defender Abdullah Madu also started playing.

In 2018, Al-Nassr signed two talented Moroccan players: Abderrazak Hamdallah and Nordin Amrabat. Hamdallah quickly became a star striker. He was nicknamed "The Executioner." He broke league records by scoring 34 goals in his first season. He helped Al-Nassr win the league title in the 2018–19 season. By the end of 2019, Hamdallah was the world's top scorer. He scored 57 goals that year, more than stars like Robert Lewandowski and Lionel Messi.

Al-Nassr also had strong performances in the 2020 AFC Champions League. Hamdallah scored many goals, helping the team reach the semi-finals. They lost in a penalty shootout, but Hamdallah won the Golden Boot for being the top scorer. In 2021, Talisca and Vincent Aboubakar joined the team. Talisca quickly became a key player. He scored his first hat-trick for Al-Nassr in 2022.

The Ronaldo Era (2023–Present)

On December 30, 2022, Al-Nassr signed the famous Portuguese player Cristiano Ronaldo. He joined after leaving Manchester United. Ronaldo's contract was for two-and-a-half years. He received a very high salary, one of the highest ever for a footballer. His arrival made the club's social media accounts grow hugely. Al-Nassr finished second in the 2022–23 season.

Winning the Arab Club Champions Cup

In July 2023, Al-Nassr played in the 2023 Arab Club Champions Cup. Ronaldo scored a goal in a 4–1 victory against US Monastir. He also scored a late goal against Zamalek to secure a draw. This helped the club reach the next stage. Al-Nassr won their quarter-final and semi-final matches.

On August 12, 2023, Al-Nassr played in the final against Al-Hilal. They were down 1–0 and had a player sent off. But Ronaldo scored to make it 1–1. In extra time, with only 10 men, Ronaldo scored again. This secured a 2–1 comeback victory for Al-Nassr. They won the Arab Club Champions Cup for the first time. Ronaldo was the top scorer of the tournament with 6 goals.

Ronaldo (left) captaining Al-Nassr in 2023.

Recent Seasons (2023–2026)

After Ronaldo joined, many other European players came to Al-Nassr in summer 2023. These included Otávio, Sadio Mané, Aymeric Laporte, and Marcelo Brozovic. At the end of 2023, Al-Nassr was second in the league. They also finished first in their AFC Champions League group without losing. Ronaldo was recognized as the world's top scorer for 2023 with 54 goals.

In 2024, Al-Nassr played in the Riyadh Season Cup. They were knocked out of the 2023–24 AFC Champions League in the quarter-finals. They also lost the King's Cup on penalties. The team finished 2nd in the league with 82 points, their highest ever. Ronaldo won the golden boot and broke the record for most goals in a single SPL season. Coach Luis Castro was replaced by Stefano Pioli in September 2024. Al-Nassr also launched its own TV channel, "Nassr TV," in partnership with DAZN.

In 2025, Majid Al-Jam'an became the club's Executive Director. Later, José Semedo took over as acting CEO. Simão Coutinho became the new Sporting Director. The club signed important players like João Félix, Iñigo Martínez, and Kingsley Coman. However, Al-Nassr lost the Saudi Super Cup final on penalties. In July 2025, Jorge Jesus became the head coach. The team is currently playing in the 2025–26 AFC Champions League Two.

Al-Nassr supporters in a match against Al-Raed.

Club Crest and Colors

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The word "Al-Nassr" means "victory" in Arabic. Many football clubs in the Arab world share this name. However, the Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr FC was the first to use it.

The club's logo shows a map of the Arabian Peninsula. This represents the team's local identity. The yellow color in the logo stands for the sands of the Arabian deserts. The blue color symbolizes the seas around the region. These include the Arabian Sea, the Arabian Gulf, and the Red Sea.

Team Kits

Kit Suppliers and Shirt Sponsors

Kit Deals

Stadiums Where Al-Nassr Plays

Al-Nassr has played in several stadiums throughout its history. From 1972 to 2020, their main stadium was Prince Faisal bin Fahd Sports City Stadium. They also sometimes played at King Fahd Sports City Stadium from 1987 to 2020. In 2020, Al-Nassr moved to King Saud University Stadium, now called Al-Awwal Park. This stadium was once home to their rivals, Al-Hilal. Al-Nassr and Al-Hilal are expected to share the new Prince Mohammed bin Salman Stadium when it is finished in 2029.

Current Players

Al-Nassr Men's Football Squad

No. Position Player 1 GK Nawaf Al-Aqidi 2 DF Sultan Al-Ghannam (vice-captain) 3 DF Mohamed Simakan 4 DF Nader Al-Sharari 5 DF Abdulelah Al-Amri 7 FW Cristiano Ronaldo (captain) 8 MF Hayder Abdulkareem 9 FW Abdullah Al-Hamdan 10 FW Sadio Mané 11 MF Marcelo Brozović 12 DF Nawaf Boushal 14 MF Sami Al-Najei 16 FW Mohammed Maran 17 MF Abdullah Al-Khaibari

No. Position Player 18 MF Abdulmalik Al-Jaber 19 MF Ali Al-Hassan 20 MF Ângelo 21 FW Kingsley Coman 23 MF Ayman Yahya 24 GK Bento 26 DF Iñigo Martínez 29 MF Abdulrahman Ghareeb 36 GK Raghed Al-Najjar 60 FW Saad Haqawi 70 DF Awad Aman 79 FW João Félix 83 DF Salem Al-Najdi 96 DF Saad Al-Nasser

Club Leadership

Prince Abdul Rahman bin Saud, who was Al-Nassr's president for over 39 years.

The club's president is Abdullah Al-Majid. Since the PIF took over the club, the president's role has changed. The president now mostly attends events and honors winners. The main decisions are made by the Executive Director. The current Executive Director is José Semedo, who started in 2025.

Club Honours and Achievements

Al-Nassr Football Club has won 29 major trophies. This makes them one of the most successful clubs in Saudi Arabian football history. The club holds many records both in Saudi Arabia and internationally.

Al-Nassr made history as the first Asian club to play in the FIFA Club World Cup in 2000. In Asian competitions, they have reached four finals. They won the Asian Cup Winners' Cup and the Asian Super Cup.

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Winning Doubles

Al-Nassr has achieved a "double" once. This means they won two major trophies in the same season.

• Premier League and King's cup (1) : 1980–81 and 1981

Club Records and Statistics

Top Scorers in the Saudi Pro League

These players have scored the most goals for Al-Nassr in the league.

#	Player	Nationality	Years	Goals
1	Majed Abdullah	Saudi Arabia	1977–1998	189
2	Mohammad Al-Sahlawi		2009–2019	103
3	Cristiano Ronaldo	Portugal	2023–present	99
4	Abderrazak Hamdallah	Morocco	2018–2021	77
5	Talisca	Brazil	2021–2025	62
6	Saad Al-Harthi	Saudi Arabia	2004–2011	36
7	Sadio Mané	Senegal	2023–present	30
8	Hassan Al-Raheb	Saudi Arabia	2013–2018	26
9	Giuliano	Brazil	2018–2020	19
	Yahya Al-Shehri	Saudi Arabia	2013–2018
11	Adrian Mierzejewski	Poland	2014–2016	18

All-Time Top Goalscorers in All Competitions

These players have scored the most goals for Al-Nassr in all games they played.

	Player	Nationality	Years	Goals
1	Majed Abdullah	Saudi Arabia	1977–1998	259
2	Mohammad Al-Sahlawi		2009–2019	131
3	Cristiano Ronaldo	Portugal	2023–present	126
4	Abderrazak Hamdallah	Morocco	2018–2021	115
5	Mohaisen Al-Jam'an	Saudi Arabia	1984–2000	110
6	Talisca	Brazil	2021–2025	77
7	Fahd Al-Bishi Ohene Kennedy	Saudi Arabia  Ghana	1984–2000 1993–1997	74
9	Mohammad S. Abdeli	Saudi Arabia	1965–1980	73
10	Saad Al-Harthi	Saudi Arabia	2004–2011	71

Al-Nassr in Asian Competitions

Al-Nassr has a strong history in Asian football. They have reached four Asian finals, winning two titles and finishing as runners-up twice. They won the Asian Cup Winners' Cup and the Asian Super Cup.

Top Scorers in Asian Competitions

These players have scored the most goals for Al-Nassr in Asian tournaments.

#	Player	Nationality	Years	Goals
1	Abderrazak Hamdallah	Morocco	2018–2021	16
2	Cristiano Ronaldo	Portugal	2023–present	15
3	Talisca	Brazil	2021–2025	11
4	Giuliano	Brazil	2018–2020	8
5	Fahd Al-Bishi Sadio Mané	Saudi Arabia  Senegal	1984–2000 2023–present	7
7	Abdulrahman Ghareeb Kingsley Coman	Saudi Arabia  France	2022–present 2025–present	6
9	Kennedy Bader Al-Mutawa	Ghana  Kuwait	1993–1997 2011	5
11	Jhon Durán João Félix Ângelo Gabriel	Colombia  Portugal  Brazil	2025 2025–present 2024–present	4

Notable Players

Many famous players have played for Al-Nassr over the years. Here are some of them:

See also

In Spanish: Al-Nassr Football Club para niños

• List of football clubs in Saudi Arabia