Al-Ittihad FC is a Jeddah institution founded in 1927, identified with yellow and black and a long record at Saudi football’s highest level. The Tigers combine established local figures with international talent, while King Abdullah Sports City Stadium provides their main modern stage. This team page brings together the recorded 36-player squad, coaching chronology, recent player movement and competition participation available, alongside the club’s enduring history and place in Saudi and Asian football.
Al-Ittihad 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-Ittihad FCNo H2HAl Shabab
King Abdullah Sports City -
- Regular Season - 10
Al-EttifaqNo H2HAl-Ittihad FC
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- Regular Season - 11
Al-Ittihad FCNo H2HAl Diriyah
King Abdullah Sports City
AFC Champions League
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- League Phase - 1
Al Shamal
Al-Ittihad FC
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- Group Stage
Al-Ittihad FCNo H2HShabab Al Ahli Dubai
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- Group Stage
NeftchiNo H2HAl-Ittihad FC
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- Group Stage
Al-Ittihad FCNo H2HAl Ain
Al-Ittihad FC Last matches by league
Pro League
AFC Champions League
King's Cup
Friendlies Clubs
FIFA Club World Cup
Al-Ittihad FC Team Roster
The latest recorded squad contains 36 players: 10 attackers, 11 defenders, three goalkeepers and 12 midfielders. The attack includes M. Diaby, S. Bergwijn, Y. En-Nesyri, G. Ilenikhena and Roger Fernandes. Danilo Pereira, Hassan Kadesh and J. Šimić are among the listed defenders, while P. Rajković, Osama Al Mermesh and Mohammed Al Absi form the goalkeeping group. Midfield options include H. Aouar, D. Lopy, K. Kone and Rakan Kaabi. The squad record is recorded, giving the page a clear snapshot of the available positional balance without treating the list as a starting lineup.
position Goalkeeper
Predrag Rajković
Mohammed Saleem Hamad Al Absi
Osama Mubarak Hajaj Al Mermesh
position Defender
Danilo Luís Hélio Pereira
Jan-Carlo Šimić
Muhannad Mustafa Suwailik Al Shanqiti
Hassan Kadesh Yahya Mahboob
Ahmed Mohammed Mohammed Hisami Sharahili
Faris Abdi
Fawaz Ali Marzouq Al Saqour Al Yami
Ahmed Yousef Ahmed Al Julaydan
Muath Abdulaziz Faqeehi
Mohammed Ali Barnawi
position Midfielder
Richard Ríos Montoya
Mukhtar Abdullah Ali Shaikh
Houssem-Eddine Chaâbane Aouar
Bryant Jesús Ortega Carmona
Mahamadou Doumbia
Ahmed Mazen Ahmed Al Hijazi Al Ghamdi
Farhah Ali Saeed Al Qahtah Al Shamrani
Dion Lopy
Steven Charles Bergwijn
Mohammed Ahmed Fallatah
Mateo Borrell
K. Kone
Rakan Kaabi
Abdulelah Mohamed Saeed
Hamed Abdullah Ahmad Al Ghamdi
A. Al Bishri
position Attacker
George Ilenikhena
Saleh Khalid Mohammed Al Shehri
Youssef En-Nesyri
Marwan Saeed Masoud Al Sahafi
Nawaf Fareed Al Jadaani
Roger Fernandes
Last Al-Ittihad FC Coachs
The most recent recorded coaching appointment is Laurent Blanc, who began his listed spell on 1 July 2024. Because the available timeline does not confirm a current role, Blanc is presented here as the latest dated entry rather than as the current head coach. Marcelo Gallardo’s spell ran from 1 November 2023 to 1 June 2024, following Nuno Espírito Santo’s tenure from 1 July 2022 to 1 November 2023. Hassan Khalifa also appears in brief dated entries, including November 2023 and August 2021. The sequence reflects a coaching history spanning France, Argentina, Portugal and Saudi Arabia.
Sérgio Paulo Marceneiro da Conceição
History
| Coach | Coach country | Coach since | Coach until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sérgio Paulo Marceneiro da Conceição | Portugal | 1 August 2025 | |
| Laurent Blanc | France | 1 July 2024 | |
| Marcelo Daniel Gallardo | Argentina | 1 November 2023 | 1 June 2024 |
| Nuno Herlander Simões Espírito Santo | São Tomé e Príncipe | 1 July 2022 | 1 November 2023 |
| Cosmin Marius Contra | Romania | 1 August 2021 | 1 July 2022 |
| 1 August 2021 | |||
| Fábio Luiz Carille de Araujo | Brazil | 1 February 2020 | 1 August 2021 |
| Henk ten Cate | Netherlands | 1 November 2019 | 1 February 2020 |
| Mohammed Al Abdali | Saudi Arabia | 1 October 2019 | 1 November 2019 |
| Jose Luis Sierra Pando | Chile | 1 February 2019 | 1 October 2019 |
| Amin Alati | Syria | 1 February 2019 | |
| Jose Luis Sierra Pando | Chile | 1 February 2019 | 1 October 2019 |
| Slaven Bilić | Croatia | 1 September 2018 | 1 February 2019 |
| Bandar Basryh | Saudi Arabia | 1 September 2018 | 1 September 2018 |
| Ramón Ángel Díaz | Argentina | 1 July 2018 | 1 September 2018 |
| Hany Guda Ramzy | Egypt | 26 July 2017 | |
| Jose Luis Sierra Pando | Chile | 1 July 2016 | 1 June 2018 |
| Jose Luis Sierra Pando | Chile | 1 July 2016 | 1 June 2018 |
| Victor Piţurcă | Romania | 1 December 2015 | 1 July 2016 |
| Adel Abdulrahman | Egypt | 1 November 2015 | 1 December 2015 |
| Ladislau Iosif Bölöni | Romania | 1 July 2015 | 1 November 2015 |
| Victor Piţurcă | Romania | 1 October 2014 | 1 June 2015 |
| Khalid Al Koroni | Saudi Arabia | 1 March 2014 | 1 August 2014 |
| Beñat San José Gil | Spain | 1 February 2013 | 1 December 2013 |
| Raúl Caneda Perez | Spain | 1 February 2012 | 1 February 2013 |
| Hussein Afash | Syria | 1 January 2012 | 30 June 2014 |
| Matjaž Kek | Yugoslavia | 1 December 2011 | 1 February 2012 |
| Gabriel Humberto Calderón | Argentina | 1 July 2008 | 1 January 2010 |
| Vahid Halilhodžić | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 1 June 2006 | 1 May 2008 |
| Anghel Iordănescu | Romania | 1 March 2005 | 1 June 2006 |
| Revaz Dzodzuashvili | Georgia | 1 August 1999 | 1 December 1999 |
Al-Ittihad FC Transfers
The recorded arrivals snapshot includes D. Lopy from Almeria and F. Abdi from NEOM, both listed as transfers, while J. Šimić and S. Keller are listed as transfers from Anderlecht and AEL on 21 July. Rakan Kaabi arrived as a free agent from Al-Fayha. Several players returned from loans, including Marwan Al Sahafi from Antwerp, Abdulelah from Al Taawon, B. Ortega from Khorfakkan, Muath Faqeehi from Al Okhdood and Fawaz Al Saqour from Al Shabab. Earlier 2026 transfer arrivals include Y. En-Nesyri from Fenerbahçe and G. Ilenikhena from Monaco. This is a recent recorded sample, not an exhaustive arrivals total.
Latest player transfers from
| Player | Team from | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| R. Rios |
Benfica
|
Loan | 1 September 2026 |
| Mukhtar Ali |
Al-Ettifaq
|
Transfer | 14 August 2026 |
| D. Lopy |
Almeria
|
Transfer | 4 August 2026 |
| F. Abdi |
NEOM
|
Transfer | 2 August 2026 |
| S. Keller |
AEL
|
Transfer | 21 July 2026 |
| Rakan Kaabi |
Al-Fayha
|
Free agent | 21 July 2026 |
| S. Keller |
AEL
|
Transfer | 21 July 2026 |
| J. Šimić |
Anderlecht
|
Transfer | 21 July 2026 |
| J. Šimić |
Anderlecht
|
Transfer | 20 July 2026 |
| S. Keller |
AEL
|
Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| S. Keller |
AEL
|
Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| J. Šimić |
Anderlecht
|
Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| Fawaz Al Saqour |
Al Shabab
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| Muath Faqeehi |
Al Okhdood
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| Uriel Rodriguez Isaias |
Al Baten
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
The recorded departures snapshot is led by loans: Faisal Al Ghamdi moved to NEOM, M. Mitaj to Genoa and Hamed Abdullah Yousef to Al Kholood. Muath Faqeehi and Fawaz Al Saqour also moved temporarily to Al Okhdood and Al Shabab. Awad Al Nashri left as a free agent for Al Shabab, R. Caraballo as a free agent for FK Sarajevo, and N. Kanté as a free agent for Fenerbahçe. K. Benzema is listed as a transfer to Al-Hilal Saudi FC. Earlier entries include returns from loan involving J. Šimić, S. Keller and Faisal Al Nahet. This is a recorded sample, not a complete departures total.
Latest player transfers to
| Player | Team to | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| S. Keller |
SK Beveren
|
Loan | 2 September 2026 |
| M. Diaby |
Bayer Leverkusen
|
Transfer | 31 August 2026 |
| Abdulrahman Al Obud |
Al Shabab
|
Free agent | 25 August 2026 |
| Uriel Rodriguez Isaias |
Almeria
|
Free agent | 24 August 2026 |
| Fabinho |
Trabzonspor
|
Free agent | 23 August 2026 |
Al Anwar
|
Loan | 16 August 2026 | |
| Faisal Al Ghamdi |
NEOM
|
Loan | 11 August 2026 |
| M. Mitaj |
Genoa
|
Loan | 30 July 2026 |
| Hamed Abdullah Yousef |
Al Kholood
|
Loan | 26 July 2026 |
| Awad Al Nashri |
Al Shabab
|
Free agent | 22 July 2026 |
| Abdulrahman Al Obaid |
Al Kholood
|
- | 21 July 2026 |
|
Al Kholood
|
- | 21 July 2026 | |
| R. Caraballo |
FK Sarajevo
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| S. Keller |
AEL
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| Awad Al Nashri |
Al Shabab
|
Free agent | 29 June 2026 |
Transfers Synthesis
Al-Ittihad’s recorded movement shows a squad being reshaped through several different mechanisms rather than one uniform type of business. The arrivals include direct transfers for D. Lopy, F. Abdi, J. Šimić and S. Keller, a free-agent addition in Rakan Kaabi, and a set of players returning from loan spells. The 2026 additions of Y. En-Nesyri and G. Ilenikhena further broaden the incoming picture. On the departure side, loans dominate the latest entries, with Faisal Al Ghamdi, M. Mitaj and Hamed Abdullah Yousef among those moving temporarily. Free-agent exits include Awad Al Nashri, R. Caraballo and N. Kanté, while K. Benzema is recorded as a transfer to Al-Hilal Saudi FC. The sequence also contains return-from-loan and subsequent re-entry records for players such as J. Šimić and S. Keller. Because the lists are partial recent snapshots, they describe movement patterns and transaction types, not complete seasonal totals or a definitive balance.
Leagues Al-Ittihad FC has participated in
Al-Ittihad’s recorded competition footprint covers Saudi domestic, Asian and global fixtures. The Pro League, King’s Cup and Super Cup have recent participation records through 2025 or 2026, while the AFC Champions League is recorded through 2025 with recent activity. Friendlies Clubs is also listed through 2025. The Arab Club Champions Cup, recorded from 2019 to 2023, is historical in this dataset, as is the FIFA Club World Cup entry from 2023. Together, these records place Al-Ittihad in the Saudi top-flight ecosystem while documenting recurring continental and cup involvement. The competition history extends beyond domestic league play, though the entries do not establish results or titles for every edition.
More about Al-Ittihad FC
Al-Ittihad FC is a Jeddah football institution founded in 1927. Its establishment predates the formal unification of Saudi Arabia, and the club is widely described as the country’s oldest continuously operating multi-sports and football club, giving it an unusually deep place in the national game. The club is associated with the yellow-and-black palette and the nickname Al-Numour, or The Tigers, a cultural identity that connects its visual language with a fierce competitive reputation. Its crest’s stylised number 1 reflects a traditional claim to primacy and seniority within the national game. The club’s principal modern setting is King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in northern Jeddah, widely known as the Shining Jewel. Selected domestic and historical matches have also been staged at Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Sports City Stadium. These venues place Al-Ittihad within the sporting life of a major Red Sea city and the passionate football culture of the western region. Al-Ittihad’s domestic identity is reinforced by its long association with Saudi Arabia’s top flight. The club is recognized for an uninterrupted presence in the highest division, while its competition history connects the team with the Pro League, King’s Cup and Super Cup. Its wider ecosystem includes the AFC Champions League, the Arab Club Champions Cup, friendlies and a FIFA Club World Cup appearance. That breadth gives Al-Ittihad a prominent place in Saudi and Asian football. The modern institution combines sporting tradition with a hybrid governance structure in which the Public Investment Fund holds a majority stake alongside the Ittihad Non-Profit Foundation. On the pitch, Al-Ittihad has traditionally blended Saudi national-team mainstays with prominent international recruits, while its coaching history has moved between high-profile European and South American managers and experienced Saudi figures. That combination of heritage, Jeddah identity, striking colors, major stadium setting and continental ambition defines Al-Ittihad FC beyond any single season.
Last matches statistics for Al-Ittihad FC
| match | shots | Poss. | Pass % | Fouls | Cards | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Malaga
2 - 2
Al-Ittihad FC
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Al-Jazira
1 - 4
Al-Ittihad FC
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Al-Ittihad FC
1 - 1
Al Kholood
|
4 / 15 |
|
88 | 9 | 1 1 | 4 |
|
Al Najma
0 - 3
Al-Ittihad FC
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Al-Qadisiyah FC
0 - 1
Al-Ittihad FC
|
2 / 5 |
|
79 | 8 | 2 1 | 8 |
|
Al-Ittihad FC
3 - 2
Al-Hazm
|
6 / 14 |
|
87 | 21 | 3 | 0 |
|
Al-Fateh
0 - 0
Al-Ittihad FC
|
8 / 24 |
|
87 | 15 | 4 | 7 |
|
Al-Ittihad FC
2 - 1
Al-Nassr
|
3 / 15 |
|
0% | 8 | 2 | 7 |
|
Al-Ittihad FC
2 - 1
Al-Fayha
|
7 / 21 |
|
0% | 12 | 1 | 3 |
|
Al-Faisaly FC
1 - 3
Al-Ittihad FC
|
4 / 12 |
|
0% | 13 | 1 | 1 |
Detailed statistics Al-Ittihad FC
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Last rating points (most recent matches).
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Al-Faisaly FC vs Al-Ittihad FC
Pro League 2026 - 1603028
Al-Ittihad FC vs Al-Fayha
Pro League 2026 - 1603021
Al-Ittihad FC vs Al-Nassr
Pro League 2026 - 1603016
Al-Fateh vs Al-Ittihad FC
Pro League 2026 - 1603004
Al-Ittihad FC vs Al-Hazm
Pro League 2026 - 1602991
Al-Qadisiyah FC vs Al-Ittihad FC
Pro League 2026 - 1602985
2023-2024
1st shirt
2023-2024
2nd shirt
2023-2024
3rd shirt
2022-2023
1st shirt
2022-2023
2nd shirt
2022-2023
3rd shirt
2021-2022
1st shirt
2021-2022
2nd shirt
2021-2022
3rd shirt
2020-2021
1st shirt
2020-2021
2nd shirt
2020-2021
3rd shirt
2019-2020
1st shirt
2019-2020
2nd shirt
2019-2020
3rd shirt