Al-Nassr

Al-Nassr Football Club, often simply known as Al-Nassr, is a prominent professional football club based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It is one of the most successful clubs in Saudi Arabian football and is widely recognized globally following the high-profile signing of Cristiano Ronaldo.


Here's a breakdown of key information about Al-Nassr:

Overview:

  • Founded: 1955

  • Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

  • League: Saudi Pro League (top tier of Saudi football)

  • Home Stadium: Al-Awwal Park (formerly Mrsool Park, King Saud University Stadium)

  • Colors: Yellow and Blue

  • Nickname: "The Global Club" (Al-Alami)

  • Mascot: "Knight"

Key Achievements & History:

  • Domestic Titles: Al-Nassr has won numerous domestic titles, including 9 Saudi top-tier league titles, 6 King's Cups, 3 Crown Prince's Cups, 3 Saudi Federation Cups, and 2 Saudi Super Cups.

  • Continental Titles: They achieved an Asian double in 1998, winning both the Asian Cup Winners' Cup and the Asian Super Cup.

  • Regional Titles: They have won two GCC Club Championship titles and one Arab Club Champions Cup title.

  • FIFA Club World Cup: Al-Nassr was the first Saudi and Asian club to participate in the FIFA Club World Cup in 2000.

  • Rivalries: They have a fierce rivalry with city rivals Al-Hilal, known as the Riyadh derby.

Recent Developments and Notable Players:

  • Cristiano Ronaldo's Arrival (January 2023): The signing of global superstar Cristiano Ronaldo significantly elevated Al-Nassr's international profile and has been credited with revolutionizing Saudi Arabian football by attracting other top European players to the Saudi Pro League. Ronaldo has continued to be a prolific scorer for the club.

  • Recent Player Acquisitions: Following Ronaldo, Al-Nassr has continued to attract high-profile players. Recently, João Félix joined Al-Nassr in July 2025, teaming up with Cristiano Ronaldo. Other notable players who have joined include Sadio Mané, Marcelo Brozović, Aymeric Laporte, and Otávio.

  • 2023-24 Season: In the 2023-24 season, Al-Nassr finished 2nd in the Pro League, were runners-up in the King's Cup, and won the Arab Club Champions Cup. Cristiano Ronaldo set a new record for most goals scored in a single Saudi Pro League campaign with 35 goals.

  • Individual Accolades: Cristiano Ronaldo also swept major honors at the Saudi Pro League's end-of-season awards ceremony for the 2025-26 season, including Fans' Player of the Season and Goal of the Season, and finished as the league's top scorer.

Al-Nassr is not just a football club; it's a multi-sports club with teams in various sports for both men and women. The club continues to be a major force in Saudi and Asian football, aiming for more domestic and continental success.