Roshn Saudi League 2023-2024 Season Teams
Ready to explore the teams of the Saudi Pro League 2023-2024 season? We’ve got a bunch of squads lined up, each with its own unique vibe. From Abha to Jeddah, these teams are gearing up for some exciting football action.
Today, we are going to share a short introduction of each team. So, grab your jerseys and get set to enjoy Saudi football at its best!
Abha
City: Abha
Founded in: 1966
Chairman: Ahmed Al-Hodithy
Manager: Czesław Michniewicz
Stadium: Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz Stadium
Abha, Saudi Arabia
Capacity: 25,000
Al-Ahli
City: Jeddah
Full name: Al-Ahli Saudi Football Club
Nicknames: Al-Raqi (The Classy)
Founded in: 17 March 1937; 86 years ago
Stadium: King Abdullah Sports City
Capacity: 62,346
Owner: Public Investment Fund (75%), Al-Ahli Non-Profit Foundation (25%)
Chairman: Khalid Al-Essa Al- Ghamdi
Manager: Matthias Jaissle
Al-Ettifaq
City: Dammam
Full name: Al-Ettifaq Football Club
Nicknames: Faris Ad-Dahna (The Knight of Ad-Dahna), The Commandos
Founded: 1945; 78 years ago
Stadium: Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
Capacity: 26,000
Owner: Ministry of Sports
Chairman: Samer Al-Misehal
Manager: Steven Gerrard
Al Fateh SC
City: Al-Hasa (Hofuf)
Full name: Al Fateh Sports Club
Nicknames: Al Namothji (The Role Model), Abna Al Nakhil (Sons of the Palm)
Founded: 1958; 65 years ago
Stadium: Prince Abdullah bin Jalawi Stadium
Capacity: 19,550
Chairman: Mansour Al-Afaliq
Manager: Slaven Bilić
Al-Fayha FC
City: Al Majma’ah
Full name: Al Fayha Football Club[citation needed]
Nicknames: Al Burtuqali (The Orange), Tawahin Sudair (The Mills of Sudair)
Founded: 1953; 70 years ago
Stadium: King Salman Sport City Stadium
Capacity: 7,000
Chairman: Tawfiq Al-Modaiheem
Manager: Vuk Rašović
Al-Hazem F.C.
City: Ar Rass
Full name: Al-Hazem Sport Club
Nicknames: Hazem Al-Samood
Founded: 1957; 66 years ago
Stadium: Al-Hazem Club Stadium, Ar Rass, Saudi Arabia
Capacity: 8,000
Chairman: Sulaiman Al-Malik
Manager: Filipe Gouveia
Al Hilal SFC
City: Riyadh
Full name: Al Hilal Saudi Football Club
Nicknames: Al-Za’eem (The Boss), Blue Waves
Founded: 16 October 1957; 65 years ago (as Olympic Club)
Stadium: King Fahd International Stadium
Capacity: 58,398
Owner: Public Investment Fund (75%), Al Hilal Non-Profit Foundation (25%)
Manager: Jorge Jesus
Al-Ittihad
City: Jeddah
Full name: Al-Ittihad Saudi Club
Nicknames: (Al-Numoor) “The Tigers”, (Nadi Al-Sha’ab) “The People’s Club”, (Nadi Al-Watan) “The Nation’s Club”, (Amid Al-Andiyah) “The Chief of Clubs”
Founded: 26 December 1927; 95 years ago
Stadium: King Abdullah Sports City
Capacity: 62,345
Owner: Public Investment Fund (75%), Al-Ittihad Non-Profit Foundation (25%)
Chairman: Anmar Al Haily
Manager: Nuno Espírito Santo
Al-Khaleej
City: Saihat
Full name: Khaleej Football Club
Nicknames: Al-Danah
Founded: 1945; 78 years ago
Stadium: Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Stadium
Capacity: 10,000
Chairman: Alaa Al-Heml
Manager: Pedro Emanuel
Al-Nassr
City: Riyadh
Full name: Al Nassr Football Club
Nicknames: Al-Alami (The Global One), Faris Najd (Knights of Najd)
Founded: 24 October 1955; 67 years ago
Stadium: Al-Awwal Park
Capacity: 25,000
Owner: Public Investment Fund (75%), Al Nassr Non-Profit Foundation (25%)
Manager: Luís Castro
Al-Okhdood
City: Najran
Full name: Al-Okhdood Club
Founded: 1976; 47 years ago
Stadium: Prince Hathloul bin Abdul Aziz Sports City
Capacity: 12,000
Chairman: Sami Al Fadehl
Manager: Jorge Mendonça
Al-Raed
City: Buraidah
Full name: Al Raed Saudi Football Club
Nicknames: Raed Al Tahadi
Founded: 1954; 69 years ago
Stadium: King Abdullah Sport City Stadium, Buraidah, Saudi Arabia
Capacity: 25,000
Chairman: Fahad Al-Motawa’a
Manager: Igor Jovićević
Al-Riyadh
City: Riyadh
Full name: Al-Riyadh Saudi Club
Founded: 1953; 70 years ago (as Ahli Al-Riyadh)
Stadium: Prince Turki bin Abdul Aziz Stadium
Capacity: 15,000
Manager: Yannick Ferrera
Al-Shabab
City: Riyadh
Full name: Al-Shabab Football Club
Nicknames: Al Leith (White Lion)
Founded: 1947; 76 years ago
Stadium: Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium, Riyadh
Capacity: 15,000
Chairman: Kholaif Al-Hweshan
Manager: Juan Brown (caretaker)
Al-Taawoun
City: Buraidah
Full name: Al Taawoun Football Club
Nicknames: Sukri Al-Qasim, Al Dhiaab (The Wolves)
Founded: 1956; 67 years ago
Stadium: King Abdullah Sport City Stadium, Buraidah, Saudi Arabia
Capacity: 25,000
Chairman: Saud Al-Rashoodi
Manager: Péricles Chamusca
Al-Tai
City: Ha’il
Full name: Al-Tai Sport Club
Nicknames: Faris Al Shamal (Knight of The North) Al Hatmawi
Founded: 23 July 1961; 62 years ago
Stadium: Prince Abdul Aziz bin Musa’ed Stadium, Ha’il, Saudi Arabia
Capacity: 12,250
Owner: Fahd bin Musa’ed Al-Saud
Manager: Laurențiu Reghecampf
Al-Wehda
City: Mecca
Full name: Al-Wehda Football Club
Nicknames: Fursan Mecca (Knights of Mecca), Al Mared Al Ahmar (The Red Giant)
Founded: 1946; 77 years ago
Stadium: King Abdul Aziz Stadium
Capacity: 38,000
President: Sultan Azhar
Manager: Giorgos Donis
Damac
City: Khamis Mushait
Full name: Damac Football Club
Nicknames: Faris Al-Janub (The Knight of the South), Jabal Damac (Mountain of Damac)
Founded: 1972; 51 years ago
Stadium: Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz Stadium, Abha, Saudi Arabia
Capacity: 20,000
Chairman: Khaled Al Masha’at
Manager: Cosmin Contra
Conclusion
As we wrap up our introduction to the Roshn Saudi League 2023-2024 season, we hope you’re as excited as we are to follow the thrilling journey of these teams. The simplicity of football, the unity of fans, and the love for the game bring us all together, no matter where we are.
Which team are you most excited to follow this season? Is there a particular match you can’t wait to see? Share your thoughts in the comments below, and don’t forget to hit that share button to spread the excitement with your fellow football enthusiasts!
