Al Nassr FC
Al-Nassr Football Club (Arabic: نادي النصر السعودي; Naṣr meaning "Victory") is a Saudi football club that was formed in 1955. The club is in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. Al-Nassr is well-known through Asia and the Middle East. The club has a large base of supporters, possibly the most supported club in Saudi Arabia.[source?]
| Full name | Al Nassr Football Club | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Al-Alami (The Global One) Faris Najd (Knights of Najd) | ||
| Founded | 24 October 1955 | ||
| Ground | Al-Awwal Park (capacity: 25,000) | ||
| Owner | Public Investment Fund (75%) Al Nassr Non-Profit Foundation (25%) | ||
| President | Musalli Al-Muammar | ||
| Head coach | Luís Castro | ||
| League | Pro League | ||
| 2022–23 | Pro League, 2nd of 16 | ||
| Website | Club home page | ||
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History
The team Al-Nassr were formed in 1955 and have nine Saudi Premier League titles, six King's Cup crowns, a hat-trick of Crown Prince's Cup trophies, the Federation Cup three times, and the Saudi Super Cup twice.
Players
Many legendary footballers from Saudi Arabia have played for Al-Nassr. Among them are Majed Abdullah, Fahad Al-Herafy, Mohaisn Al-Jam'aan, Yousef Khamees and many other outstanding players. Portuguese player Cristiano Ronaldo also signed in 2023 to play for Al-Nassr. The current coach of Al-Nassr is Dinko Jeličić. He was also a former player.
Insignia
Al-Nassr's kit colors are yellow and blue. The logo resembles the Arabian Peninsula with the same colors, symbolizing the sand of Saudi Arabia and the sea near it.
Al Nassr FC Media
Majed Ahmed Abdullah is Al Nassr's all-time leader in goals scored and appearances.
Abdul Rahman bin Saud bin Abdulaziz, Al Nassr president for more than 39 years.
