Al Nassr FC

Al Nassr FC
Full nameAl Nassr Football Club
Nickname(s)Al-Alami (The Global One)
Faris Najd (Knights of Najd)
Founded24 October 1955
GroundAl-Awwal Park
Capacity25,000
OwnerPublic Investment Fund (75%)
Al Nassr Non-Profit Foundation (25%)
PresidentMusalli Al-Muammar
Head coachLuís Castro
LeaguePro League
2022–23Pro League, 2nd of 16
WebsiteClub website
Current season

Al-Nassr Football Club (Arabic: نادي النصر السعودي; Naṣr meaning "Victory") is a Saudi football club that was formed in 1955. The club is in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. Al-Nassr is well-known through Asia and the Middle East. The club has a large base of supporters, possibly the most supported club in Saudi Arabia.[source?]

History

The team Al-Nassr were formed in 1955 and have nine Saudi Premier League titles, six King's Cup crowns, a hat-trick of Crown Prince's Cup trophies, the Federation Cup three times, and the Saudi Super Cup twice.

Players

Many legendary footballers from Saudi Arabia have played for Al-Nassr. Among them are Majed Abdullah, Fahad Al-Herafy, Mohaisn Al-Jam'aan, Yousef Khamees and many other outstanding players. Portuguese player Cristiano Ronaldo also signed in 2023 to play for Al-Nassr. The current coach of Al-Nassr is Luis Castro. He was also a former player.

Insignia

Al-Nassr's kit colors are yellow and blue. The logo resembles the Arabian Peninsula with the same colors, symbolizing the sand of Saudi Arabia and the sea near it.

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