Founded in Riyadh in 1957, Al-Hilal Saudi FC is one of Saudi Arabia’s defining football institutions. The blue-and-white club combines deep domestic continuity with an Asian profile built on repeated continental prominence. Its identity reaches from the crescent badge and Riyadh home setting to a modern institutional structure and a football culture shaped by ambition, technical quality and high expectations. The result is a distinctive Saudi sporting brand with strong local roots and an international outlook, reflected in its enduring status at the center of the region’s club game.
Al-Hilal Saudi FC Upcoming matches by league
Pro League
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- Regular Season - 8
Al-Hilal Saudi FC
Al-Ittihad FC
Kingdom Arena -
- Regular Season - 9
Al RiyadhNo H2HAl-Hilal Saudi FC
SHG Arena -
- Regular Season - 10
Al-Hilal Saudi FCNo H2HAl-Hazm
Kingdom Arena -
- Regular Season - 11
Al-Qadisiyah FCNo H2HAl-Hilal Saudi FC
AFC Champions League
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- League Phase - 1
Al-Hilal Saudi FC
Al-Gharafa
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- Group Stage
Al SaddNo H2HAl-Hilal Saudi FC
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- Group Stage
Al ShamalNo H2HAl-Hilal Saudi FC
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- Group Stage
Al-Hilal Saudi FCNo H2HShabab Al Ahli Dubai
Al-Hilal Saudi FC Last matches by league
Pro League
AFC Champions League
King's Cup
Friendlies Clubs
FIFA Club World Cup
Al-Hilal Saudi FC Team Roster
Al-Hilal’s recorded first-team roster contains 34 players across four position groups. The six attackers include D. Núñez, K. Benzema, M. Meïté, Saïmon Bouabré and Sultan Mandash. Thirteen defenders provide the largest unit, with Ali Al Bulayhi, K. Koulibaly, T. Hernández and Yusuf Akçiçek among the listed options. The midfield group numbers ten and features Malcom, Mohamed Kanno, Rúben Neves, S. Milinković-Savić and Salem Al Dawsari. Five goalkeepers complete the squad, including Mohammed Al Owais and Y. Bounou. The listing also includes a substantial Saudi core alongside its international contingent.
position Goalkeeper
M. Al Rubaie
Mohammed Khalil Ibrahim Al Owais
Yassine Bounou
position Defender
Mohammed Mater Mohsin Mahzari
Kalidou Koulibaly
Yusuf Akçiçek
Théo Bernard François Hernández
Moteb Saad Salim Al Naqi Al Harbi
M. Al Sarnoukh
Saad Al Mutairi
M. Al Dawood
Nawaf Al Habashi
Ali Mohammed Ali Lajami
Hassan Mohammed Osama Al Tambakti
position Midfielder
Nasser Essa Shafi Al Shardan Al Dawsari
Gabriel Teodoro Martinelli Silva
Rúben Diogo da Silva Neves
Murad bin Othman bin Harun Al Hawsawi
Sergej Milinković-Savić
Mohamed Ibrahim Abdullah Kanno
Salem Mohammed Shafi Al Dawsari
Crysencio Jilbert Sylverio Cir Summerville
Abdullah Sufuq Fadl Al Fadani Al Anazi
Suhayb Ayman Al Zaid
position Attacker
Oliver George Arthur Watkins
Sultan Ahmed Mohammed Mandash
Saïmon Bouabré
S. Dahal
Mohamed Kader Meïté
Last Al-Hilal Saudi FC Coachs
Simone Inzaghi is Al-Hilal Saudi FC’s recorded current head coach, having started the role on 1 June 2025. The Italian coach is the latest appointment in a timeline that includes Jorge Jesus from July 2023 to May 2025. Emiliano Díaz held the position briefly in May 2023, following Ramón Díaz’s period from February 2022 to May 2023. Leonardo Jardim’s earlier tenure ran from June 2021 to February 2022. The sequence reflects the club’s documented preference for experienced international coaching leadership.
Simone Inzaghi
History
| Coach | Coach country | Coach since | Coach until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simone Inzaghi | Italy | 1 June 2025 | |
| Mohammad Bander Al Shalhoub | Saudi Arabia | 1 May 2025 | |
| Jorge Fernando Pinheiro de Jesus | Portugal | 1 July 2023 | 1 May 2025 |
| Emiliano Ramón Díaz | Argentina | 1 May 2023 | 1 June 2023 |
| Ramón Ángel Díaz | Argentina | 1 February 2022 | 1 May 2023 |
| José Leonardo Nunes Alves Sousa Jardim | Venezuela | 1 June 2021 | 1 February 2022 |
| José Manuel Ferreira de Morais | Portugal | 1 May 2021 | 1 June 2021 |
| Mário Rogério Reis Micale | Brazil | 1 February 2021 | 1 May 2021 |
| Răzvan Lucescu | Romania | 1 July 2019 | 1 February 2021 |
| Péricles Raimundo Oliveira Chamusca | Brazil | 1 April 2019 | 1 June 2019 |
| Zoran Mamić | Croatia | 1 January 2019 | 1 April 2019 |
| Jorge Fernando Pinheiro de Jesus | Portugal | 1 June 2018 | 1 January 2019 |
| Juan Brown | Argentina | 1 March 2018 | 1 June 2018 |
| Ramón Ángel Díaz | Argentina | 1 October 2016 | 1 March 2018 |
| Marius-Ciprian Panait | Romania | 1 September 2016 | 1 September 2017 |
| Gustavo Cristian Matosas Paidón | Argentina | 1 July 2016 | 1 October 2016 |
| Giorgios Donis | Germany | 1 March 2015 | 1 June 2016 |
| Marius-Ciprian Panait | Romania | 1 February 2015 | 1 March 2015 |
| Laurențiu Aurelian Reghecampf | Romania | 1 July 2014 | 1 February 2015 |
| Sami Abdullah Al Jaber | Saudi Arabia | 1 May 2013 | 1 May 2014 |
| Zlatko Dalić | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 1 February 2013 | 1 May 2013 |
| Antoine Kombouare | New Caledonia | 1 June 2012 | 1 January 2013 |
| Ivan Hašek | Czechia | 1 January 2012 | 1 May 2012 |
| Thomas Jens Uwe Doll | Germany | 1 July 2011 | 1 January 2012 |
| Gabriel Humberto Calderón | Argentina | 1 November 2010 | 1 June 2011 |
| Eric Gerets | Belgium | 1 July 2009 | 1 November 2010 |
| Georges Leekens | Belgium | 1 April 2009 | 1 May 2009 |
| Aurelian Cosmin Olăroiu | Romania | 1 July 2007 | 1 February 2009 |
| José Vítor dos Santos Peseiro | Portugal | 1 June 2006 | 1 January 2007 |
| Safet Sušić | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 1 January 2001 | 1 December 2001 |
| Anghel Iordănescu | Romania | 1 July 1999 | 1 June 2000 |
Al-Hilal Saudi FC Transfers
Recorded arrivals show a mix of listed transfers, free-agent additions and loan returns. Mohammed Mater Mohsin Mahzari, C. Summerville, M. Al Sarnoukh and S. Dahal are listed as transfers, while Mohammed Al Owais and Abdullah Al Anazi arrived as free agents. The same period includes João Cancelo, Kaio César, Mohammed Al Qahtani, Ali Al Bulayhi and Abdullah Radif returning from loans. Earlier entries include K. Benzema, M. Meïté, Saïmon Bouabré, Murad Al Hawsawi, R. Al Dossary, Pablo Marí, M. Patouillet and Yusuf Akçiçek. These are recorded examples rather than a complete account of all arrivals.
Latest player transfers from
| Player | Team from | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Martinelli |
Arsenal
|
Transfer | 2 September 2026 |
| O. Watkins |
Aston Villa
|
Transfer | 29 August 2026 |
| O. Watkins |
Aston Villa
|
Transfer | 28 August 2026 |
| Mohammed Mater Mohsin Mahzari |
Al Taawon
|
Transfer | 26 July 2026 |
| C. Summerville |
West Ham
|
Transfer | 23 July 2026 |
| Abdullah Al Anazi |
Al-Fateh
|
Free agent | 21 July 2026 |
| S. Dahal |
Al-Fayha
|
Transfer | 21 July 2026 |
|
Al-Fateh
|
Transfer | 21 July 2026 | |
| Mohammed Al Owais |
Al Ula
|
Free agent | 21 July 2026 |
| Abdullah Radif |
Al-Fayha
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| Ali Al Bulayhi |
Al Shabab
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| Mohammed Al Qahtani |
Al Taawon
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| Kaio César |
Corinthians
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| João Cancelo |
Barcelona
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| Saïmon Bouabré |
NEOM
|
Transfer | 1 February 2026 |
Recorded departures include transfers, loans, free-agent exits and returns from loan. Recent transfers sent M. Al-Zaid, Mohammed Al Qahtani, Marcos Leonardo, Abdullah Al Hamdan, Khalifah Al Dawsari and Musab Al Juwayr to Saudi or overseas clubs. Loan moves involved Abdulkarim Darisi, Abdullah Radif, Ali Al Bulayhi, Kaio César, João Cancelo and Mohammed Al Qahtani. Free-agent or free-transfer exits included Abdulaziz Al Hadhood, Abdullah Radif, Abdulelah Al Malki, Renan Lodi, A. Mitrović and Yasir Al Shahrani. A. Hamed Allah is listed as a return from loan. The entries are a dated sample, not a complete departure total.
Latest player transfers to
| Player | Team to | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ali Al Bulayhi |
Al Shabab
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Free agent | 31 August 2026 |
| M. Patouillet |
Stade Brestois 29
|
Free agent | 25 August 2026 |
| D. Núñez |
Al Diriyah
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Loan | 21 August 2026 |
| Malcom |
Al-Jazira
|
Free agent | 20 August 2026 |
| Pablo Marí |
Al Shamal
|
Free agent | 19 August 2026 |
| João Cancelo |
Barcelona
|
Free agent | 19 August 2026 |
| Ahmad Abu Rasen |
St. Truiden
|
Free agent | 16 August 2026 |
| Abdullah Al Zaid |
Al Bukayriyah
|
- | 9 August 2026 |
| M. Al-Zaid |
Abha
|
Transfer | 9 August 2026 |
| A. Al Zaid |
Al Bukayriyah
|
- | 9 August 2026 |
| Abdulaziz Hadhood |
Al Shabab
|
Free agent | 8 August 2026 |
| Abdulaziz Al Hadhood |
Al Shabab
|
Free agent | 8 August 2026 |
| Abdullah Radif |
Al-Ahli Jeddah
|
Free agent | 7 August 2026 |
| Mohammed Al Qahtani |
Al-Qadisiyah FC
|
Transfer | 21 July 2026 |
| Abdulkarim Darisi |
Abha
|
Loan | 21 July 2026 |
Transfers Synthesis
Taken together, the documented movements show Al-Hilal adding players through several channels rather than one uniform route. The arrivals include players transferred from Saudi clubs, additions from European or other international sides, free agents and a notable group returning from loans. The outgoing side combines domestic transfers with moves abroad, temporary loans, free-agent departures and one recorded return from loan. Several names appear in more than one movement entry, including Abdullah Radif, Mohammed Al Qahtani, Ali Al Bulayhi, João Cancelo and Kaio César, indicating that loan cycles and subsequent registration changes form part of the recorded picture. The activity spans 2025 and 2026, with a heavier concentration of entries in 2026. The entries show the pattern without establishing a complete intake, exit count or net balance.
Leagues Al-Hilal Saudi FC has participated in
Al-Hilal’s recorded competition footprint covers Saudi domestic, Asian and global stages. The Pro League and King’s Cup are the core domestic entries, with the King’s Cup recorded through 2026 and the Pro League through 2025. Recent records also include the AFC Champions League, FIFA Club World Cup and club friendlies through 2025, reflecting the club’s continental and international reach. The Super Cup is recorded through 2025 but is historical in this listing, while the Arab Club Champions Cup appears for 2023 and the Crown Prince Cup for 2017. Together, the entries span league football and major cup settings across the modern era.
More about Al-Hilal Saudi FC
Al-Hilal Saudi FC is a Riyadh-based Saudi football club founded in 1957. Blue and white are its defining colors, while the crescent motif on its badge connects the club’s name with a central symbol of its visual identity. The club is also known by the English epithets The Blue Wave and Al-Za’eem, reflecting a culture built around scale, expectation and competitive authority. Riyadh provides Al-Hilal’s urban home setting. Major fixtures have traditionally been associated with the King Fahd International Stadium, while the modern Kingdom Arena represents the city’s newer high-capacity stage for domestic and continental occasions. The venues support a public identity that combines royal-blue tradition with a modern, globally minded presentation. Al-Hilal has been a permanent presence in Saudi Arabia’s top division and has never been relegated from the premier tier. Its domestic ecosystem is built around regular challenges in the Saudi Pro League and King’s Cup, with the Saudi Super Cup also part of the wider competitive tradition. Beyond the country, the club is one of the defining powers of the Asian Football Confederation and is associated with a record number of AFC Champions League or AFC Champions League Elite titles. Its recurring appearances at global club tournaments extend that continental profile. The club operates within a corporate and non-profit framework linked to the Saudi Ministry of Sport’s privatization and investment project. That institutional backing sits alongside a squad-building model that blends leading Saudi internationals with established overseas players. Al-Hilal’s coaching tradition similarly favors prominent foreign managers, often with ambitious, possession-oriented methods. The result is a club culture that joins local continuity, strong institutional support and an outward-looking ambition on the Saudi and Asian football stage.
Last matches statistics for Al-Hilal Saudi FC
| match | shots | Poss. | Pass % | Fouls | Cards | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Al-Hilal Saudi FC
0 - 2
MC Alger
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Al-Hilal Saudi FC
3 - 3
Al Ahli Doha
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Al-Hilal Saudi FC
4 - 2
Al-Faisaly FC
|
5 / 16 |
|
83 | 18 | - | 3 |
|
Al-Raed
0 - 2
Al-Hilal Saudi FC
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Al-Fayha
0 - 3
Al-Hilal Saudi FC
|
11 / 25 |
|
91 | 9 | - | 3 |
|
Al Khaleej Saihat
1 - 5
Al-Hilal Saudi FC
|
7 / 23 |
|
93 | 7 | 1 | 3 |
|
Al-Hilal Saudi FC
3 - 0
Al-Ahli Jeddah
|
6 / 12 |
|
0% | 14 | 2 | 1 |
|
Al Shabab
0 - 2
Al-Hilal Saudi FC
|
6 / 24 |
|
0% | 6 | 1 | 1 |
|
Al-Hilal Saudi FC
0 - 2
NEOM
|
5 / 20 |
|
84 | 12 | 3 | 3 |
|
Al Taawon
0 - 6
Al-Hilal Saudi FC
|
10 / 20 |
|
0% | 19 | 1 | 4 |
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Al Taawon vs Al-Hilal Saudi FC
Pro League 2026 - 1603033
Al-Hilal Saudi FC vs NEOM
Pro League 2026 - 1603018
Al Shabab vs Al-Hilal Saudi FC
Pro League 2026 - 1603013
Al Khaleej Saihat vs Al-Hilal Saudi FC
Pro League 2026 - 1603000
Al-Fayha vs Al-Hilal Saudi FC
Pro League 2026 - 1602981
Al-Hilal Saudi FC vs Al-Faisaly FC
Pro League 2026 - 1602977
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