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Saudi Pro League

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Top-division association football league in Saudi Arabia
This article is about the Saudi men's league. For the Saudi women's league, seeSaudi Women's Premier League.

Football league
Roshn Saudi League
دوري روشن السعودي
Organising bodySaudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF)
Founded1957; 68 years ago (1957)
  • 1957–1974(as His Majesty's League)
  • 1974–1975(as the Saudi Categorization League)
  • 1975–2007(as the Saudi Premier League)
  • 2008–present(as the Saudi Pro League)
CountrySaudi Arabia
ConfederationAFC
Number of clubs18 (since2023–24)
Level on pyramid1
Relegation toSaudi First Division League
Domestic cup(s)King's Cup
Saudi Super Cup
International cup(s)AFC Champions League Elite
AFC Champions League Two
Gulf Club Champions League
Arab Club Champions Cup
Current championsAl-Ittihad (14th title)
(2024–25)
Most championshipsAl-Hilal (21 titles)
Most appearancesMohamed Al-Deayea (406)
Top scorerMajed Abdullah (189)
Broadcaster(s)Thmanyah
Sponsor(s)Roshn
Websitespl.com.sa
Current:2025–26 Saudi Pro League

TheSaudi Pro League (SPL), also known as theRoshn Saudi League (RSL) for sponsorship reasons, is a professionalassociation football league inSaudi Arabia and the highest tier of theSaudi football league system. The SPL is regarded as the premier football league inAsia, having thehighest ranking among AFC club competitions.

Al-Hilal is the most successful club in the top-tier Saudi football league, amassing a record 21 titles, with their latest triumph in the2023–24 season. Other prominent clubs, such asAl-Shabab,Al-Ittihad, andAl-Nassr, have contributed significantly to the league's history. Since 2023, the SPL has achieved greater global recognition, fueled by strategic developments under theSaudi Vision 2030 initiative. The nation'sPublic Investment Fund acquired 75% stakes in four foundational clubs—Al-Ahli, Al-Ittihad, Al-Hilal, and Al-Nassr, investing large amounts of money to bring players such asCristiano Ronaldo,Neymar andKarim Benzema to the league. These efforts have increased the prominence of the SPL in world football.[1][2]

As of 2025, depending on the nation'sAFC club competition coefficient,[3] three teams from Saudi Arabia qualify annually for theAFC Champions League Elite, Asia's top-tier continental club competition[4] (equivalent in tier to theUEFA Champions League in Europe). The winner of theKing's Cup qualifies for theAFC Champions League Two, the second-tier continental competition (equivalent in tier to theUEFA Europa League). If the King's Cup winner has already qualified for the AFC Champions League Elite through their league position, the fourth-placed team in the league qualifies for the AFC Champions League Two instead.

History

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Origins (1957–2022)

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The origins of the Saudi top division league trace back to the establishment of the His Majesty's League in 1957, which lasted until 1974. It was succeeded by a single transitional season known as the1974–75 Saudi Categorization League. Following that, the first official season of the Saudi Premier League was the1976–77 season.

The league operated as around-robin tournament from its inaugural season until the1989–90 season. After that, theSaudi Arabian Football Federation merged the league with theKing's Cup into a single competition, introducing the Golden Box format. This system featured an end-of-season knockout stage involving the top four teams from the regular league, who competed in semi-finals and a final to determine the national champion.

The round-robin format was reinstated in the2007–08 season, and the league was rebranded as the Saudi Pro League in2008. While the Saudi Pro League is a continuation of earlier league formats, its statistics and records are maintained separately, in a manner similar to how the EnglishPremier League is considered distinct from the formerFootball League First Division.

Following the rebranding to the Saudi Pro League, the competition underwent several sponsorship-driven name changes, reflecting commercial partnerships with various organizations over the years. In addition to commercial titles, the league was also officially named in honor ofCrown PrinceMohammed bin Salman during a period, recognizing his support and influence in the development of Saudi sports.[5]

In 2019, the Saudi government, through the General Sports Authority (which was later transformed into theMinistry of Sport), launched the Sports Clubs Support Strategy, allocating over SAR 1.6 billion to improve governance, infrastructure, and fan engagement within the league.[6]

In 2022, Saudi real estate firmRoshn, owned by thePublic Investment Fund, signed the largest title sponsorship in the league’s history: a 5‑year agreement worthSAR 478 million (≈USD 127 million) that granted Roshn the naming rights. From the2022–23 season onward, the Saudi Pro League was officially renamed the Roshn Saudi League under this deal.[7]

Saudi football revolution (2023–)

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Cristiano Ronaldo with Al-Nassr in 2023

In June 2023, thePublic Investment Fund acquired 75% stakes in four major clubs—Al-Nassr, Al-Hilal, Al-Ittihad, and Al-Ahli—as part ofSaudi Vision 2030.[8] The aim of the initiative is to eliminate club debt, increase market value, and prepare teams for full privatization. The long-term goal is to sell clubs to both domestic and international investors.

The Saudi Pro League underwent a major transformation starting in 2023, following the high-profile signing ofCristiano Ronaldo by Al-Nassr. His move helped attract other global stars, includingNeymar,Karim Benzema,Sadio Mané, andN'Golo Kanté, during a record-breaking transfer window in which clubs spent nearly $1 billion acquiring 94 players from Europe’s top leagues.[9][10]

This privatization effort began withAl-Kholood, originally owned by theMinistry of Sport, which became the first Saudi football club to be 100% foreign-owned after being sold to The Harburg Group, led by American businessmanBen Harburg, on 24 July 2025.[11] Lower-division clubs such asAl-Ansar have also been privatized.

The sweeping reforms have drawn international attention and criticism, with some labeling the moves assportswashing. In response, Saudis argue the investments are part of a broader effort to grow the sport and diversify the economy.[12]

League reputation and competitiveness

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Initially, the Saudi Pro League was perceived by some observers as a "retirement league" due to the influx of aging stars such asCristiano Ronaldo andKarim Benzema. However, the league has since demonstrated ambitions beyond marketing, aiming to become one of thetop five leagues in the world. While the SPL has long been among the leading leagues in Asia, recent developments have significantly raised its international profile and competitive standard.

In 2023, several SPL-based players were part of theIvory Coast squad that won the2023 Africa Cup of Nations.Franck Kessié,Seko Fofana, andGhislain Konan all played key roles in the tournament while active in the Saudi league. Kessié notably scored the equaliser in thefinal, a 1–2 comeback win over Nigeria,[13] highlighting the continued international impact of players competing in the SPL.

In addition to veteran players, the league has attracted younger talent, includingJoão Félix.[14][15] Brazilian goalkeeperBento, and Italian-Argentine strikerMateo Retegui,[16][17] signaling a broader strategic direction.

The increasing quality of domestic competition has been reflected in the continued international success of players active in the league.Aymeric Laporte was a central figure in Spain’s victorious run atUEFA Euro 2024, winning the tournament while playing in the Saudi Pro League.[18] Meanwhile,Cristiano Ronaldo was the top scorer for Portugal during their victorious2024–25 UEFA Nations League campaign, playing a pivotal role throughout the tournament and scoring in the final. The final was sealed by teammateRúben Neves, who converted thedecisive penalty in the shoot-out to secure the title.[19] Both players were actively competing in the Saudi Pro League at the time, underscoring its growing competitiveness.

Other Saudi-based players also made notable contributions at Euro 2024, includingN'Golo Kanté (France) andNicolae Stanciu (Romania), further challenging the idea that the league lacks high-level competitiveness.

In 2025,Al-Hilal[20] defeatedManchester City 4–3 and heldReal Madrid[21] to a 1–1 draw at the2025 FIFA Club World Cup, results which drew international attention to the growing competitiveness of Saudi clubs.

Historical Documentation Project

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Until the mid-2020s, historical records of Saudi football prior to the establishment of the top-tier league in1976 were limited and often inconsistent. This lack of comprehensive documentation led to ongoing debates among fans and historians, particularly regarding the achievements and origins of early clubs and regional competitions.[22]

In response to growing public interest and longstanding criticism, theSaudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) launched a multi-year national initiative to document the pre-1976 era of Saudi football, which began in 2023 and concluded in 2025. The project involved collaboration with local historians, journalists, and individuals who witnessed the sport’s early development. Efforts included reviewing newspaper archives, collecting personal testimonies, and verifying historical records from club documents. The initiative was supported byFIFA and a panel of international experts specializing in sports history and archival research.

As a result of the project’s findings, significant changes were made to the official historical records of Saudi football. The founding date of the Saudi top-tier league was revised from 1976 to 1957, acknowledging earlier league-style competitions that had previously been overlooked or classified differently. In addition, several domestic tournaments—including theKing's Cup,Prince Faisal bin Fahd Cup, and early regional or lower-division leagues—were re-evaluated and formally incorporated into the official historical framework. All national cups and competitions from the pre-1976 era were reviewed under the project.

Some King's Cup titles from earlier decades were also reclassified as league titles, based on their structure and competitive format at the time. These revisions led to updates in the official title counts of several clubs, prompting renewed interest in the early history of Saudi football and altering longstanding narratives around club achievements and legacies. The findings were published in a comprehensive final report, which SAFF presented to media and football institutions in 2025.[23]

Sponsorship

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PeriodSponsorBrand
1957–1974No sponsorHis Majesty's League[24]
1974–1975No sponsorSaudi Categorization League
1975–2007No sponsorSaudi Premier League
2008–2008No sponsorSaudi Pro League
20092013ZainZain Pro League
20142017Abdul Latif JameelAbdul Latif Jameel Pro League[25]
20182021No sponsorSaudi Pro League[26]
2022–presentRoshnRoshn Saudi League[27]

Official match ball suppliers

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Season(s)SupplierBall Model / Notes
2023–24 (Jan)NikeNike match balls used in all prior seasons until Adidas takeover in Feb 2024[28]
2023–24 (from Feb)AdidasOceaunz – introduced mid-season following Adidas' partnership launch[28]
2024–AdidasCustom design inspired by wild lavender fields and Saudi tapestries[29]

Competition format

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Competition

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As of the 2025–26season

There are 18 clubs in the Saudi Pro League. During the course of a season (usually from August to May), each club plays every other club twice (a double round-robin system), once at their home stadium and once at their opponent’s, for a total of 34 games. Teams receive three points for a win, one point for a draw, and no points for a loss. Teams are ranked on the league table based on points first, then head-to-head record in case of a tie, followed by goal difference.

Each club is allowed a maximum of 25 players, including up to 10 foreign players. Of these 10 foreign players, 8 can be of any age, and 2 must be under 20 years old at the time of signing. The remaining 15 players must be Saudi nationals, with a maximum of 5 players allowed to come from the youth sector if needed or wanted.

For each league game, managers can select up to 8 foreign players to be included in the matchday squad.

Promotion and relegation

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A system of promotion and relegation exists between the Saudi Pro League andSaudi First Division League. The three lowest-placed teams in the Saudi Pro League are relegated to the First Division, in the first division the top two teams are promoted to the Pro League directly, aplay-off system[30] to determine the third team to be promoted alongside the two. Teams placed between third and sixth position take part in the promotion play-offs. The fifth-placed would face the fourth, while the sixth-placed team would face the third. The final would be single-legged, hosted by the higher-placed team.

Current clubs

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Locations of teams in the 2025–26 Saudi Pro League

Stadium

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Note: Table lists in alphabetical order.
TeamLocationStadiumCapacity
Al-AhliJeddahKing Abdullah Sports City Stadium
Al-Faisal Stadium
60,342
27,000
Al-EttifaqDammamEGO STADIUM12,984
Al-FatehAl-MubarrazMaydan Tamweel Aloula11,851
Al-FayhaMajmaahMajmaah Sports City Stadium6,843
Al-HazemAr RassAl-Hazem Club Stadium5,100
Al-HilalRiyadhKingdom Arena26,090
Al-IttihadJeddahKing Abdullah Sports City Stadium
Al-Faisal Stadium
60,342
27,000
Al-KhaleejSaihatPrince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium(Dammam)22,042
Al-KholoodAr RassAl-Hazem Club Stadium5,100
Al-NajmaUnaizahKing Abdullah Sports City Stadium Buraidah30,180
Al-NassrRiyadhAl-Awwal Park26,004
Al-OkhdoodNajranPrince Hathloul bin Abdulaziz Sports City Stadium12,000
Al-QadsiahKhobarPrince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium(Dammam)22,042
Al-RiyadhRiyadhSHG Arena18,063
Al-ShababRiyadhSHG Arena13,537
Al-TaawounBuraidahKing Abdullah Sports City Stadium Buraidah
Al-Taawoun Stadium
30,180
5,624
DamacKhamis MushaitDamac Club Stadium
Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Sports City Stadium(Abha)
3,800
25,000
NeomTabukKing Khalid Sport City Stadium12,000[31]

Personnel and kits

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TeamManagerCaptainKit manufacturerMain sponsorOther sponsors
Al-AhliGermanyMatthias JaissleSenegalÉdouard MendyAdidasRed Sea Global
List
Al-EttifaqSaudi ArabiaSaad Al-ShehriNetherlandsGeorginio WijnaldumAdidasKammelna
List
    • Front: Aldyar Alarabiya,Hongqi, Tameeni Insurance
    • Back: Procare Riaya Hospital, Innosoft,Enterprise Rent-A-Car
    • Sleeves: Saudi Qaid Transport Company, Direct KSA
    • Shorts:None
Al-FatehPortugalJosé GomesSaudi ArabiaMohammed Al-Fuhaid100°Theeb Rent A Car
List
    • Front:Riyad Bank, Fuchsia Bakery, Tameeni Insurance
    • Back: Tamweel Aloula
    • Sleeves: Ratio Speciality Coffee
    • Shorts:None
Al-FayhaPortugalPedro EmanuelSaudi ArabiaSami Al-KhaibariHH SportsBasic Electronics Company
List
    • Front: Tameeni Insurance
    • Back: Al Romaih Investment
    • Sleeves: Morabaha Marina Financing Company
    • Shorts:None
Al-HazemTunisiaJalel KadriSaudi ArabiaAbdulrahman Al-DakheelRight Away SportYelo
Al-HilalItalySimone InzaghiSaudi ArabiaSalem Al-DawsariPumaSavvy Games Group
List
Al-IttihadPortugalSérgio ConceiçãoFranceKarim BenzemaNikeRoshn
List
Al-KhaleejGreeceGeorgios DonisPortugalFábio MartinsLaserYelo Rent a Car
List
    • Front:Fisher Electronics, Tameeni Insurance, Almana Hospital
    • Back: Shemagh Al Bassam, Florina Shoes,Candy
    • Sleeves: Locate Food Delivery App, Saudi Qaid Transport Company
    • Shorts: Sayyar
Al-KholoodEnglandDes BuckinghamBrazilMarcelo GroheRenownYelo Rent a Car
List
    • Front: Tameeni Insurance
    • Back: Mezaj Maghribhi, Florina Shoes, Elba Cookers
    • Sleeves: Saudi Qaid Transport Company
    • Shorts:None
Al-NajmaPortugalMário SilvaSaudi ArabiaZiyad Al-QahtaniPumaYelo
List
    • Front: Shahad, Wooden Coffee
    • Back: Sunchine Cars Showroom, Ramz Tea
    • Sleeves: Al Qassim National Hospital
    • Shorts: Raz Amwal
Al-NassrPortugalJorge JesusPortugalCristiano RonaldoAdidasKAFD
List
Al-OkhdoodPortugalPaulo SérgioSaudi ArabiaHussain Al-ZabdaniSkillanoYelo Rent a Car
List
    • Front: Tameeni Insurance
    • Back: Mezaj Maghribhi
    • Sleeves: Saudi Qaid Transport Company
    • Shorts:None
Al-QadsiahSpainMíchelSpainNachoNikeAloula Aviation
List
    • Front: Almajdouie Genesis, Almana Hospital
    • Back:iz,Zoho Corporation,Sixt
    • Sleeves: Saudi Geophysical
    • Shorts: Batook Nova
Al-RiyadhSpainJavier CallejaSaudi ArabiaAbdullah Al-KhaibriBlack PantherScience Technology
List
    • Front: Tameeni Insurance
    • Back: Stars Smile
    • Sleeves:None
    • Shorts:None
Al-ShababSpainImanol AlguacilBelgiumYannick CarrascoOffsideTheeb Rent A Car
List
    • Front: Tameeni Insurance
    • Back:None
    • Sleeves:None
    • Shorts:None
Al-TaawounBrazilPéricles ChamuscaNetherlandsAschraf El MahdiouiMacronAldyar Alarabiya
List
    • Front:Gree Electric, Dr Tooth Clinics
    • Back: Al Dahayan Aluminum Panel Factory, Al Saif Trading Agencies
    • Sleeves: Direct KSA, Duvet Mattresses
    • Shorts:None
DamacPortugalArmando EvangelistaAlgeriaFarouk ChafaïSkillanoBasic Electronics Company
List
    • Front: Osoul Poultry, Tameeni Insurance
    • Back: Tadawi Clinic
    • Sleeves: Saudi Qaid Transport Company, Lateen Water
    • Shorts:None
NeomFranceChristophe GaltierSaudi ArabiaSalman Al-FarajPumaNone
List
    • Front:None
    • Back:None
    • Sleeves:None
    • Shorts:None

Champions

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List of champions[32][33][34]

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NoSeasonChampionRunners-up
His Majesty's League
1957–1974
11957–58Al-WehdaAl-Ittihad
21958–59Al-IttihadAl-Wehda
31959–60Al-IttihadAl-Wehda
41960–61Al-IttihadAl-Wehda
51961–62Al-HilalAl-Wehda
61962–63Al-AhliAl-Riyadh
71963–64Al-IttihadAl-Hilal
81964–65Al-HilalAl-Ittihad
91965–66Al-AhliAl-Ettifaq
101966–67Not completed
111967–68Not held
121968–69Al-AhliAl-Ettifaq
131969–70Cancelled
141970–71Al-AhliAl-Wehda
151971–72Al-AhliAl-Nassr
161972–73Al-AhliAl-Nassr
171973–74Al-NassrAl-Ahli
Saudi Categorization League
1974–1975
181974–75Al-NassrAl-Hilal
Saudi Premier League
1975–2007
191975–76Cancelled
201976–77Al-HilalAl-Nassr
211977–78Al-AhliAl-Nassr
221978–79Al-HilalAl-Nassr
231979–80Al-NassrAl-Hilal
241980–81Al-NassrAl-Hilal
251981–82Al-IttihadAl-Shabab
261982–83Al-EttifaqAl-Hilal
271983–84Al-AhliAl-Ittihad
281984–85Al-HilalAl-Shabab
291985–86Al-HilalAl-Ittihad
301986–87Al-EttifaqAl-Hilal
311987–88Al-HilalAl-Ettifaq
321988–89Al-NassrAl-Shabab
331989–90Al-HilalAl-Ahli
341990–91Al-ShababAl-Nassr
351991–92Al-ShababAl-Ettifaq
361992–93Al-ShababAl-Hilal
371993–94Al-NassrAl-Riyadh
381994–95Al-NassrAl-Hilal
391995–96Al-HilalAl-Ahli
401996–97Al-IttihadAl-Hilal
411997–98Al-HilalAl-Shabab
421998–99Al-IttihadAl-Ahli
431999–00Al-IttihadAl-Ahli
442000–01Al-IttihadAl-Nassr
452001–02Al-HilalAl-Ittihad
462002–03Al-IttihadAl-Ahli
472003–04Al-ShababAl-Ittihad
482004–05Al-HilalAl-Shabab
492005–06Al-ShababAl-Hilal
502006–07Al-IttihadAl-Hilal
Saudi Pro League
2008–present
512007–08Al-HilalAl-Ittihad
522008–09Al-IttihadAl-Hilal
532009–10Al-HilalAl-Ittihad
542010–11Al-HilalAl-Ittihad
552011–12Al-ShababAl-Ahli
562012–13Al-FatehAl-Hilal
572013–14Al-NassrAl-Hilal
582014–15Al-NassrAl-Ahli
592015–16Al-AhliAl-Hilal
602016–17Al-HilalAl-Ahli
612017–18Al-HilalAl-Ahli
622018–19Al-NassrAl-Hilal
632019–20Al-HilalAl-Nassr
642020–21Al-HilalAl-Shabab
652021–22Al-HilalAl-Ittihad
662022–23Al-IttihadAl-Nassr
672023–24Al-HilalAl-Nassr
682024–25Al-IttihadAl-Hilal

Performance by club

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Total league titles won (all eras)

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#ClubWinnersRunners-up
1Al-Hilal
21
16
2Al-Ittihad
14
13
3Al-Nassr
10
9
4Al-Ahli
9
9
5Al-Shabab
6
4
6Al-Ettifaq
2
4
7Al-Fateh
1
0
8Al-Wehda
1
5
9Al-Riyadh
0
2

Total titles won by city

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ProvinceCityNumber of titlesClubs
Riyadh ProvinceRiyadh
37
Al-Hilal (21),
Al-Nassr (10),
Al-Shabab (6)
Mecca ProvinceJeddah
23
Al-Ittihad (14),
Al-Ahli (9)
Eastern ProvinceDammam
2
Al-Ettifaq (2)
Eastern ProvinceAl-Mubarraz
1
Al-Fateh (1)
Mecca ProvinceMecca
1
Al-Wehda (1)

Performance by league

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LeagueNumber of titles
Pro League
Al-Hilal (8),
Al-Nassr (3),
Al-Ittihad (3),
Al-Fateh (1),
Al-Ahli (1),
Al-Shabab (1)
Premier League
Al-Hilal (11),
Al-Ittihad (7),
Al-Nassr (5),
Al-Shabab (5),
Al-Ettifaq (2),
Al-Ahli (2)
Categorization League
Al-Nassr (1)
His Majesty's League
Al-Ahli (6),
Al-Ittihad (4),
Al-Hilal (2),
Al-Wehda (1),
Al-Nassr (1)

AFC ranking

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Main article:AFC club competitions ranking
As of 17 April 2025
RankingMember association
(L: League, C: Cup, LC: League cup)
Club pointsTotal2026–27 Competition
2024–252023–24MvmtRegion2016
(×0.3)
2017
(×0.4)
2018
(×0.5)
2019
(×0.6)
2021
(×0.7)
2022
(×0.8)
2023–24
(×0.9)
2024–25
(×1.0)
Champions League EliteChampions League TwoChallenge League
11Same positionW 1Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia(L,C)9.50018.60010.00026.35020.95019.07527.10029.292114.7073+01+00
22Same positionE 1JapanJapan(L,C,LC)10.50021.85013.85021.80017.87520.08821.35026.108105.8013+01+00
33Same positionE 2South KoreaSouth Korea(L,C)20.7509.95018.35013.60022.75015.80022.35014.76290.9822+11+00
44Same positionW 2United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates(L,C)18.00011.3508.1007.63314.4008.08325.50015.90073.9662+11+00
55Same positionW 3QatarQatar(L,C)22.00013.40019.85015.9007.30013.5008.10014.45169.0762+11+00
66Same positionW 4IranIran(L,C)13.00016.20018.85011.50014.22513.2509.30013.27468.9071+11+00
78Rise +1E 3ThailandThailand(L,C,LC)1.00015.05016.2005.0508.50011.1108.56714.87554.8732+11+00
87Fall –1E 4ChinaChina(L,C)14.75024.56716.20017.3500.8000.50011.90010.25054.6821+11+00
99Same positionW 5UzbekistanUzbekistan(L,C)9.7505.0509.4009.0008.96010.05711.25010.33349.8211+01+00
1011Rise +1E 5AustraliaAustralia(L,C)14.0005.9007.3002.6000.0007.90010.59312.79640.4201+01+00

Saudi Arabian clubs in Asian football

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Saudi Arabian clubs have a distinguished history in Asian football, having won a total of 16 titles across continental competitions. This makes Saudi Arabia the most successful country in Asian club football history. The table below provides a summary of these achievements.

ClubAFC Champions League Elite[35]Asian Cup Winners' CupAsian Super CupClubs Titles
Al-Hilal4 (1991,2000,2019,2021)2 (1997,2002)2 (1997,2000)
8
Al-Ittihad2 (2004,2005)1 (1999)
3
Al-Nassr1 (1998)1 (1998)
2
Al-Ahli1 (2025)
1
Al-Shabab1 (2001)
1
Al-Qadsiah1 (1994)
1
Total
763
16

League participation

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As of the2025–26 season, 40 clubs have participated in the Saudi top division league, with only three clubs —Al-Nassr,Al-Hilal, andAl-Ittihad — never being relegated.

  • Bold indicates clubs currently competing in the Saudi Pro League.
  • Note: This count includes only seasons from the inception of the Saudi Premier League to the present day.
League Participation
SeasonsClubs
49Al-Hilal,Al-Nassr,Al-Ittihad
48Al-Shabab,Al-Ahli
46Al-Ettifaq
40Al-Wehda
37Al-Qadsiah
25Al-Raed,Al-Riyadh,Al-Tai
18Al-Taawoun
16Al-Nahda,Al-Fateh
13Al-Faisaly
11Al-Najma,Ohod
10Al-Hazem
9Al-Ansar,Najran,Al-Khaleej
7Abha,Al-Shoulla,Damac,Al-Fayha
6Hajer,Al-Batin
4Al-Rawdah
3Al-Kawkab,Al-Jabalain,Al-Orobah
2Al-Adalah,Sdoos,Al-Watani,Al-Okhdood
1Al-Arabi,Al-Ain,Al-Kholood,Okaz FC [ar],Neom

Top scorers

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All-time top scorers

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As of matches played 12 September 2025[36][37]
  • Bold indicates a player still active in the Pro League.
  • Note: This count includes only seasons from the inception of the Saudi Categorization League to the present day.
RankPlayerGoalsAppsRatioFirstLastClub(s)
1Saudi ArabiaMajed Abdullah1891940.9719771997Al-Nassr
2Saudi ArabiaNasser Al-Shamrani1673010.5520032019Al-Wehda,Al-Shabab,Al-Hilal,Al-Ittihad
3SyriaOmar Al Somah1541980.7820142025Al-Ahli,Al-Orobah,Al-Hazem
4MoroccoAbderrazak Hamdallah1501640.9120182025Al-Nassr,Al-Ittihad,Al-Shabab
5Saudi ArabiaFahd Al-Hamdan1202520.4819842000Al-Riyadh
6Saudi ArabiaYasser Al-Qahtani1122060.5420002018Al-Qadsiah,Al-Hilal
7Saudi ArabiaMohammad Al-Sahlawi1112570.4320052022Al-Qadsiah,Al-Nassr,Al-Shabab,Al-Taawoun
8Saudi ArabiaSami Al-Jaber1012680.3819882007Al-Hilal
9Saudi ArabiaHamzah Idris9619922007Ohod,Al-Ittihad
10Saudi ArabiaObeid Al-Dosari9119962005Al-Wehda,Al-Ahli

Top scorers by season

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Saudi Pro League Golden Boot in theMuseu CR7.
SeasonNat.Top scorer(s)Club(s)Goals
1974–75Saudi ArabiaMohammad S. AbdeliAl-Nassr13
1976–77Saudi ArabiaNasser EidAl-Qadsiah7
1977–78Saudi ArabiaMotamad KhojaliAl-Ahli14
1978–79Saudi ArabiaMajed AbdullahAl-Nassr18
1979–80Saudi ArabiaMajed AbdullahAl-Nassr17
1980–81Saudi ArabiaMajed AbdullahAl-Nassr21
1981–82Saudi ArabiaKhalid Al-Ma'ajilAl-Shabab22
1982–83Saudi ArabiaMajed AbdullahAl-Nassr14
1983–84Saudi ArabiaHussam Abu DawoodAl-Ahli14
1984–85Saudi ArabiaHathal Al-DosariAl-Hilal15
1985–86Saudi ArabiaMajed AbdullahAl-Nassr15
1986–87Saudi ArabiaMohammad SuwaidiAl-Ittihad17
1987–88Saudi ArabiaKhalid Al-Ma'ajilAl-Shabab12
1988–89Saudi ArabiaMajed AbdullahAl-Nassr19
1989–90Saudi ArabiaSami Al-JaberAl-Hilal16
1990–91Saudi ArabiaFahd Al-MehallelAl-Shabab20
1991–92Saudi ArabiaSaeed Al-OwairanAl-Shabab16
1992–93Saudi ArabiaSami Al-JaberAl-Hilal18
1993–94SenegalMoussa N'DawAl-Hilal15
1994–95Saudi ArabiaFahd Al-HamdanAl-Riyadh15
1995–96GhanaOhene KennedyAl-Nassr14
1996–97MoroccoAhmed BahjaAl-Ittihad21
1997–98Saudi ArabiaSulaiman Al-HadaithyAl-Najma15
1998–99Saudi ArabiaObeid Al-DosariAl-Wehda20
1999–00Saudi ArabiaHamzah IdrisAl-Ittihad33
2000–01AngolaPaulo SilvaAl-Ettifaq13
2001–02BrazilSérgio RicardoAl-Ittihad16
2002–03EcuadorCarlos TenorioAl-Nassr15
2003–04Ghana
Ivory Coast
Godwin Attram
Kandia Traoré
Al-Shabab
Al-Hilal
15
2004–05SenegalMohammed MangaAl-Shabab15
2005–06Saudi ArabiaEssa Al-MehyaniAl-Wehda16
2006–07GhanaGodwin AttramAl-Shabab13
2007–08Saudi ArabiaNasser Al-ShamraniAl-Shabab18
2008–09Morocco
Saudi Arabia
Hicham Aboucherouane
Nasser Al-Shamrani
Al-Ittihad
Al-Shabab
12
2009–10Saudi ArabiaMohammad Al-ShalhoubAl-Hilal12
2010–11Saudi ArabiaNasser Al-ShamraniAl-Shabab17
2011–12Brazil
Saudi Arabia
Victor Simões
Nasser Al-Shamrani
Al-Ahli
Al-Shabab
21
2012–13United Arab EmiratesSebastián TagliabúeAl-Shabab19
2013–14Saudi ArabiaNasser Al-ShamraniAl-Hilal21
2014–15SyriaOmar Al SomahAl-Ahli22
2015–16SyriaOmar Al SomahAl-Ahli27
2016–17SyriaOmar Al SomahAl-Ahli24
2017–18ChileRonnie FernándezAl-Fayha13
2018–19MoroccoAbderrazak HamdallahAl-Nassr34
2019–20MoroccoAbderrazak HamdallahAl-Nassr29
2020–21FranceBafétimbi GomisAl-Hilal24
2021–22NigeriaOdion IghaloAl-Hilal24
2022–23MoroccoAbderrazak HamdallahAl-Ittihad21
2023–24PortugalCristiano RonaldoAl-Nassr35
2024–25PortugalCristiano RonaldoAl-Nassr25
  •   Record

SPL Awards

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TheSaudi Pro League Awards are presented annually to recognize the best performers in the League. The awards were first held for the 2018–19 season but were paused from 2019 to 2023. They resumed partially for the 2023–24 season and have continued in full from the 2024–25 season onward, with all major categories awarded.

Saudi Pro League End-of-Season Awards
SeasonManager of the SeasonPlayer of the SeasonSaudi Player of the SeasonYoung Player of the SeasonGolden GloveGolden BootGoal of the SeasonRef.
2018–19PortugalPedro EmanuelMoroccoAbderrazak HamdallahSaudi ArabiaMohamed KannoSaudi ArabiaMuteb Al-MufarrijTunisiaFarouk Ben MustaphaMoroccoAbderrazak HamdallahAward not established[38]
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[40]
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2023–24PortugalJorge JesusNot awardedNot awardedNot awardedMoroccoYassine BounouPortugalCristiano RonaldoAward not established[44]
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2024–25FranceLaurent BlancFranceKarim BenzemaSaudi ArabiaSalem Al-DawsariSaudi ArabiaMusab Al-JuwayrBelgiumKoen CasteelsPortugalCristiano RonaldoPortugalCristiano Ronaldo[47]

Records

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See also:List of Saudi Pro League hat-tricks
As of the 31th round of the2024–25 Saudi Pro League
Notable Records in the History of the Saudi Top Division League
RecordPlayerStatistic
All-time most appearancesSaudi ArabiaMohamed Al-Deayea
406
All-time top goalscorerSaudi ArabiaMajed Abdullah
189
Most top goalscorer awardsSaudi ArabiaMajed Abdullah
6
Most appearances in Pro League historySaudi ArabiaMohammed Al-Fuhaid
344
Pro League all-time top goalscorerSyriaOmar Al-Somah
154
Most Pro League golden bootsSaudi ArabiaNasser Al-Shamrani
5
Most goals in a single seasonPortugalCristiano Ronaldo
35
Most assists in Pro League historySaudi ArabiaSalem Al-Dawsari
55
Most clean sheets in a single seasonBrazilMarcelo Grohe
18
Most goals in consecutive matchesMoroccoAbderrazak Hamdallah
14
Most hat-tricks in Pro League historyMorocco Abderrazak Hamdallah
11

Broadcasters

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As of 23 October 2025
CountryBroadcasterRef.
 Middle East and North AfricaThmanyah[48]
Unsold marketsYouTube
 AfghanistanBEGIN
 Pakistan
 AlbaniaSuperSport
 Kosovo
 ArmeniaSetanta Sports
 Azerbaijan
 Estonia
 Georgia
 Kazakhstan
 Kyrgyzstan
 Latvia
 Lithuania
 Moldova
 Tajikistan
 Turkmenistan
 Ukraine
 Uzbekistan
 Australia10[49]
 AustriaSportdigital
 Germany
 Switzerland
 BangladeshFanCode
 India
 Nepal
 Sri Lanka
 BrazilGrupo Globo
Canal GOAT
Grupo Bandeirantes
 BulgariaMax Sport
CaribbeanFox Sports[50]
Latin America (exc. Brazil)
 United States
 ChinaStar Sports
Qiukedao
TikTok
Zhibo8
 CroatiaSport Klub
 Slovenia
Czech RepublicStrike TV
 Slovakia
 FranceZackNani
 GreeceCosmote Sport[51]
 HungarySpíler TV[52]
 ItalyComo TV
Sportitalia
 JapanSPOTV
 Mongolia
Southeast Asia
 Taiwan
 PolandPolsat Sport 1
 PortugalSport TV[53]
 RomaniaVoyo
 RussiaOkko
Sub-Saharan AfricaStarTimes Sports[54]
ESPN
SportyTV
New World TV
ZAP
Azam TV
 SpainMovistar Plus+[55]
TurkeyS Sport[56]
TV8.5

See also

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