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Al Nassr FC

Al Nassr FC is a Saudi Arabian professional football club based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Al Nassr FC is a Saudi Arabian professional football club based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Founded in 1955, it competes in the Saudi Pro League and is one of the country's most successful clubs. Cristiano Ronaldo joined the club in late 2022 and has been its captain in recent squad listings.

History

Al Nassr was founded in 1955 and later rose through Saudi football, including promotion to the first division in 1963. It has since become one of Saudi Arabia’s prominent clubs.

Stadium and location

The club is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and plays at Al-Awwal Park, a venue in the King Saud University area with a listed capacity of 26,004.

Recent leadership and squad

Recent sources list Abdullah Al-Majid as president and Cristiano Ronaldo as captain. Coaching details vary by season and source, reflecting mid-2025 and later changes.

Honours

Sources describe Al Nassr as a highly successful Saudi club and note major trophies including league championships and the 2023 Arab Club Champions Cup. Exact totals vary across sources and update dates, so a current trophy count should be verified against the club’s official honours list.

Key facts

  • Al Nassr FC is based in Riyadh and plays its home matches at Al-Awwal Park.
  • The club was founded in 1955.
  • It competes in the Saudi Pro League.
  • Cristiano Ronaldo is listed as captain in recent squad information.
  • The club has won multiple domestic and regional honours, including league titles and a 2023 Arab Club Champions Cup title.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the captain of Al Nassr?
Recent squad listings identify Cristiano Ronaldo as Al Nassr’s captain.
Where is Al Nassr FC located?
Al Nassr FC is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
How many trophies has Al Nassr won?
The exact total varies by source and update date, and a current official tally is not provided in the results. The club is widely described as one of Saudi Arabia’s most successful teams and has won multiple domestic and regional honours.
What is Cristiano Ronaldo's record at Al Nassr?
One recent squad source lists Ronaldo with 129 goals for Al Nassr, while a 2025–26 season page lists him as the club’s top scorer with 30 all-competitions goals that season.
When did Al Nassr join the Saudi Pro League?
Al Nassr has competed in what is now the Saudi Pro League for decades; one source notes the club was promoted to the first division in 1963.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al-Nassr_FC
    Supports: Club league, presidency, promotion to first division in 1963, and Ronaldo goal total in a squad table.
  2. Saudi Pro League — https://spl.com.sa/en/teams/3093/al-nassr/squad
    Supports: Founded in 1955, location in Riyadh, and stadium/capacity.
  3. Tribuna — https://tribuna.com/en/clubs/al-nassr/squad/
    Supports: Captain listed as Ronaldo and club location/stadium details.
  4. BBC Sport — https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c178dk11lgqo
    Supports: Ronaldo captaining Al-Nassr after joining the club.
  5. Wikipedia — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al-Nassr_Football_Club
    Supports: Club success and historical honours context.
  6. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025%E2%80%9326_Al-Nassr_FC_season
    Supports: 2025–26 season, Ronaldo’s goals, and coaching change context.