Diriyah Football Club was established by Saad Al-Rashed and Abdul Rahman bin Suraie. The club's first president was Abdullah Al-Jadaie.[4]
In July 2021, Dr. Khalid Al-Habshan was elected as club president by the general assembly.[5]
On July 12, 2024, theMinistry of Sport officially transferred ownership of Diriyah Club toDiriyah Company — a firm fully owned by thePublic Investment Fund. This move was part of the Kingdom's broaderSaudi Vision 2030 initiative to privatize and professionalize sports clubs across the Kingdom. Following the acquisition, a new board of directors was appointed, chaired by Prince Khalid bin Mohammed.[6]
On September 8, 2025, the club announced a new identity, unveiling a redesigned logo and changing its traditional maroon color to a shade called "Diriyah Tan," inspired by the historic mudbrick architecture of theAt-Turaif District. As part of the rebranding, the club also dropped the "Al" from its name, changing from Al-Diriyah Club to Diriyah Club. The changes were made to reflect the club's cultural roots and present a more modern image.[7]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined underFIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined underFIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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