Al-Hilal FC
Al-Hilal FC is a Saudi professional football club based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Al-Hilal FC is a Saudi professional football club based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Founded in 1957, it competes in the Saudi Pro League and is one of the most successful clubs in Asian football. The club is commonly known as Al-Hilal Saudi Club or Al-Hilal SFC.
History
Al-Hilal was founded in 1957 as the Olympic Club and became one of Saudi Arabia's leading football teams. It has built a long record of domestic and continental success over several decades.
Honours
Sources describe Al-Hilal as one of Asia's most successful clubs and state that it has won the AFC Champions League four times. One source lists a record of 14 domestic league titles, while another mentions higher counts in later datasets.
Stadium and management
The club's home ground is listed as Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, with older sources also referring to King Fahd International Stadium. The chairman is Fahad Bin Nafil, and the manager is Simone Inzaghi.
Recent squad context
Recent squad listings include players such as Salem Al-Dawsari, Yassine Bounou, Kalidou Koulibaly, João Cancelo, Sergej Milinković-Savić, and Rúben Neves. Squad composition changes over time, so a season-specific roster should be checked against the relevant year.
Key facts
- Al-Hilal was founded in 1957 and competes in the Saudi Pro League.
- The club has won the AFC Champions League four times.
- Record domestic league titles are cited as 14, 18, or 19 depending on the source and update date.
- The current manager is Simone Inzaghi; the chairman is Fahad Bin Nafil.
- Recent squad notables include Salem Al-Dawsari, Yassine Bounou, and Kalidou Koulibaly.
Canadian readers may know Al-Hilal through international club football coverage, especially when the team appears in global tournaments, transfer news, or matches involving players with worldwide followings.
Frequently asked questions
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References
- Simple English Wikipedia — https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_Hilal_SFCSupports: Founded year, club name, ground, chairman, manager, league, and honours listing including domestic and Asian titles.
- Fandom — https://football.fandom.com/wiki/Al_Hilal_SFCSupports: Club description, trophy count, and statement that Al-Hilal is among the most decorated clubs in Asia.
- Saudi Pro League — https://www.spl.com.sa/en/news/520506/al-dawsari-built-for-big-occasion-al-hilal-captain-again-needed-to-lead-from-frontSupports: Identifies Salem Al-Dawsari as Al-Hilal captain in recent coverage.
- Olympics.com — https://olympics.com/en/news/al-hilal-saudi-arabia-football-club-history-stats-records-titlesSupports: Club history, Riyadh base, founded in 1957, AFC Champions League titles, and recent managerial information.
- SoccerWiki — https://en.soccerwiki.org/squad.php?clubid=625Supports: Squad listing with players associated with Al-Hilal and honours/titles summary.
- Al-Hilal FC — https://alhilal.com/en/teams/mens-team/salem-aldawsari-profileSupports: Club profile page for Salem Al-Dawsari, used to corroborate his association with the club.