Al-Nassr FC
Al-Nassr Football Club, established on October 24, 1955, is a professional football team based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Known by nicknames such as "Al-Alami" (The Global One) and "Faris Najd" (Knights of Najd), the club has a rich history in Saudi football. They play their home games at Al-Awwal Park, which has a capacity of 25,000 spectators. The club is owned 75% by the Public Investment Fund and 25% by the Al Nassr Non-Profit Foundation.
Historical achievements
Al-Nassr has been a consistent presence in the Saudi Pro League since its inception, never facing relegation. The club has secured nine top-tier league titles, with the most recent in the 2018–19 season. They have also won six King's Cup titles, three Crown Prince's Cup titles, and three Saudi Federation Cup titles. Internationally, Al-Nassr achieved an Asian double in 1998 by winning both the Asian Cup Winners' Cup and the Asian Super Cup. They also clinched the Arab Club Champions Cup in 2023.
Recent developments
In January 2023, Al-Nassr made headlines by signing Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo. His arrival has been credited with increasing the global profile of Saudi football and attracting other top-tier players to the league.
Club legacy
Al-Nassr has been instrumental in developing Saudi football talent. Notably, Majed Abdullah, the all-time leading goal scorer for the Saudi national team, was developed through Al-Nassr's youth system. The club's mascot, "Knight," symbolizes the historic Knights of Najd, reflecting the team's cultural heritage.
