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2017–18 Prince Mohammad Bin Salman League
The 2017–18 Prince Mohammad bin Salman League was the 1st season of the Prince Mohammad bin Salman League under its current name, and 41st season of the Saudi First Division since its establishment in 1976. The season started on 12 September 2017 and concluded on 18 April 2018. Overview First Division rebranding On 19 September 2017, the General Sports Authority announced a rebrand; beginning with the 2017–18 season, the competition was known as the Prince Faisal bin Fahd League. As part of the rebranding, a new logo was introduced. On 9 February 2018, the General Sports Authority once again announced a rebrand; starting from the current season, the competition will be known as the Prince Mohammad bin Salman League. Rule changes On 11 September 2017, the SAFF announced that the numbers of foreign players were increased from 2 players to 3 players. They also announced that the allowed number of substitutions per match was increased from 3 to 5. Teams A total of 16 teams a ...
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Prince Mohammad Bin Salman League
The First Division League (FDL for short), also called the Yelo league for sponsorship reasons, is the second tier of professional football in Saudi Arabia. The First Division League is ranked below the Saudi Professional League and above the Saudi Second Division in the Saudi Arabian football league system. All of the FDL clubs qualify for the King Cup, the annual Saudi Cup competition. Al-Hazem are the most recent champions, winning their second title during the 2020–21 season. The number of clubs in the league has changed throughout history, most recently in the 2018–19 season, when the number of clubs increased from 16 to 20. Since the 2019–20 season, three clubs from the First Division are directly promoted to the Pro League; on the other hand, four clubs are directly relegated to the Second Division. Hajer and Al-Wehda hold the record number of championships in the league with four. While Ohod holds the record for number of promotions from the First Division to ...
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2017–18 Saudi Professional League
The 2017–18 Saudi Professional League (also known formerly as a Jameel League for sponsorship reasons), was the 42nd season of the Saudi Professional League, the top Saudi professional league for association football clubs, since its establishment in 1976. The season started on 10 August 2017 and concluded on 12 April 2018. Al-Hilal were the defending champions after winning the Pro League last season for the 14th time. Al-Fayha and Ohod have entered as the promoted teams from the 2016–17 Saudi First Division. Al-Hilal were crowned as league winners for the second season in a row on the 12 April, after defeating Al-Fateh 4–1 on the final day of the season. No teams were relegated at the end of the season following the decision to increase the number of teams from 14 to 16. In its place, relegation play-offs were held between the bottom 2 teams of the Pro League and the 3rd and 4th placed teams of the MS League. Both Pro League teams, Al-Raed and Ohod, won their respec ...
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2017–18 Saudi Second Division
The 2017–18 Saudi Second Division was the 42nd season of the Saudi Second Division since its establishment in 1976. The season featured 13 teams from the 2016–17 campaign, three new teams relegated from the 2016–17 First Division: Al-Adalh, Al-Jeel and Wej, and four new teams promoted from the 2016–17 Third Division: Al-Kholood as champions, Al-Hejaz as runners-up, Al-Taqadom as third place and Al-Jubail as fourth place. The league began on 19 October 2017 and ended on 17 March 2018. Team changes The following teams have changed division since the 2016–17 season. To Second Division Promoted from 2016–17 Third Division * Al-Kholood * Al-Hejaz * Al-Taqadom * Al-Jubail Relegated from 2016–17 First Division * Al-Adalh * Al-Jeel * Wej From Second Division Promoted to Prince Mohammad bin Salman League * Al-Kawkab * Jeddah * Al-Mujazzal Relegated to 2017–18 Third Division * Sdoos * Al-Najma * Al-Safa * Al-Taraji Teams ;Group A ;Grou ...
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Al Jeel Club
Al-Jeel Club () is a Saudi Arabian football club based in Hofuf, Al-Hasa. Founded in 1976, the club competes in the MS League , the second tier of Saudi football. Al-Jeel play their home games at the Prince Abdullah bin Jalawi Stadium in Al-Hasa. Al-Jeel have finished as runners-up in the Saudi Second Division twice in 1986 and 2010. Al-Jeel's first president was Saleh Al-Dhafer and its first manager was Sameer Hajjaj. The club was previously known as Al-Okhowa before changing their name to Al-Jeel. Honours Saudi Second Division (Level 3) *Runners-up (2): 1985–86, 2009–10 Current squad ''As of 30 September 2022:'' Coaches * Bahaa Aldeen Al-Qebisi 2008-2009 * Idris Obeis 2013-2014 * Abdullah Darwish Abdullah may refer to: * Abdullah (name), a list of people with the given name or surname * Abdullah, Kargı, Turkey, a village * ''Abdullah'' (film), a 1980 Bollywood film directed by Sanjay Khan * '' Abdullah: The Final Witness'', a 2015 Pakis ... 2015-2016 Referenc ...
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Al-Adalh FC
Al-Adalah Football Club ( ar, نادي العدالة لكرة القدم, nādī al-ʿadāla l-kurat al-qadam, "Justice F.C."), is a Saudi Arabian professional football club based in Al-Hulaylah, Al-Ahsa, that plays in the First Division League. The club was founded in 1984. Al-Adalah have finished as Second Division runners-up twice, first in the 2008–09 season and then in the 2015–16 season. The club have spent only four seasons in the Saudi First Division, the second tier of Saudi football, before achieving promotion to the Pro League. On May 15, 2019, the club made history by achieving promotion to the Pro League for the first time. The club play their home games at Prince Abdullah bin Jalawi Stadium in Al-Ahsa, sharing the stadium with three other Al-Ahsa based clubs, Al-Fateh, Hajer and Al-Jeel. Honours * Saudi First Division League (Tier 2) ** Runners-up: 2021–22 ** Third place: 2018–19 * Saudi Second Division (Tier 3) ** Runners-up: 2008–09, 2015–1 ...
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Hajer Club
Hajer Football Club (Arabic: نادي هجر) is a professional association football club based in Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia. The team play in the Prince Faisal bin Fahd League, the second tier of Saudi Arabian football. Established in 1950, the club is the oldest team in Al-Ahsa. The club have been promoted to the top tier of Saudi Football on 4 different occasions. Hajer have a record 4 First Division titles and have won the Prince Faisal bin Fahd cup once. The club share their home stadium, Prince Abdullah bin Jalawi Stadium, with city rivals Al-Fateh with whom they contest the Ahsa derby with. History Hajer Club were founded in the city of Hofuf part of the Al-Ahsa province in 1948 and they are the oldest professional football club in the Al-Ahsa region. The club was officially recognized as a professional football club in the year of 1950. The club was formerly called "Al-Badr" before changing their name to "Hajer". In the 2010–11 season Hajer finished first in the Saudi ...
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Wej SC
Wej Sports Club ( ar, نادي وج الرياضي), is a Saudi Arabian football club based in Al Hawiyah, Ta'if, that plays in the Saudi First Division, the second tier of the Saudi Arabian football league system, formed in 1976. On 26 February 2016, Wej promoted to the Saudi First Division for the first time in their history after beating Al-Badaya 1–0 on aggregate in the play-off of Saudi Second Division. Current squad ''As of 3 January 2019:'' Honours *Saudi Second Division **''Third place'' (1): 2015–16 *Saudi Third Division The Saudi Third Division , also known as the Saudi League 3rd Division, is a football league, the fourth tier of the Saudi Arabian football league system. Al-Suqoor defeated Al-Qous 2–1 to become the inaugural champions and are the current hold ... **''Third place'' (1): 2013–14 References Football clubs in Saudi Arabia Association football clubs established in 1976 1976 establishments in Saudi Arabia Football clubs in Ta' ...
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Al-Faisaly FC
Al-Faisaly FC ( ar, نادي الفيصلي) is a Saudi Arabian football team playing in the Saudi Professional League, based in Harmah City with a population of around 15,000 people. The club is named after King Faisal (r. 1964–75); he was crown prince at the time of the club's founding. History Al-Faisaly finished as the runner-up in the 2005–06 first division season, thus becoming the first club from the Sudair region to achieve promotion to the top flight but went straight back down after just one season. Al-Faisaly achieved promotion for the second time to the top flight by winning the 2009-10 first division title, and have been competing in the Saudi Professional League until they were relegated in the 2021–22 campaign after twelve consecutive seasons in the top flight. During the 2017-18 season Al-Faisaly managed to reach the 2018 king cup final for the first time in their history, but fell short to Al-Ittihad, losing 3-1 in extra time. Al-Faisaly reached th ...
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Khaleej FC
Khaleej Football Club ( ar, نادي الخليج بسيهات, nādī al-khalīj bi-Sayhāt, Saihat Gulf Club) is a Saudi Arabian multisports club. Located in Saihat, Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. It is a sport, social, educational club. Additionally, different teams in this club, categorized in different levels based on the age, play different sports. Among the sports played by the Khaleej Club teams are football, handball, volleyball, basketball, tennis, table tennis, gymnastics, athletics, aquatics and others. The club is well known for the handball team which played in different worldwide championships. Also, the athletics team accomplished worldwide golden middles. Honours Saudi First Division League *Winners (2): 2005–06, 2021–22 *Runners-up (2): 2002–03, 2013–14 Prince Faisal bin Fahd Cup for Division 1 and 2 Teams *Winners (1): 1999–00 *Runners-up (1): 2008–09 Administration The current administration that runs the club is the club-president Fawzi Al ...
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2014–15 Saudi First Division
2014–15 Saudi First Division was the 38th season of Saudi First Division since its establishment in 1976. The season featured 11 teams from the 2013–14 campaign, two new teams relegated from the 2013–14 Professional League: Al-Ettifaq and Al-Nahda, and three new teams promoted from the 2013–14 Saudi Second Division: Al-Feiha as champions and group B winner, Al-Safa as runners-up and group A winner and Al-Mojzel as Third-place play-offs winner. The league began on 15 August 2014 and was ended on 20 April 2015. Al-Qadisiyah won the title and promoted to 2015–16 Professional League plus Al-Wehda as runners-up. Al-Safa, Abha and Hetten were relegated to 2015–16 Saudi Second Division. Teams ;Teams relegated from the 2013–14 Professional League: * Al-Ettifaq * Al-Nahda ;Teams promoted from the 2013–14 Saudi Second Division: * Al-Feiha * Al-Safa * Al-Mojzel League table See also * Saudi Pro League 2014–15 * Saudi King's Cup 2014–15 * Saudi Crown P ...
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Al-Fateh SC
Al Fateh Sports Club ( ar, نادي الفتح الرياضي) is a Saudi Arabian multi-sports club based in Al-Mubarraz, Al-Ahsa. It is mainly known for its professional football club. The club derives its nickname, "Al-Namothaji" (T''he Paragon''), from the fact that almost all of the club's sports play in the national top flights. History Al Fateh have played in the lower divisions for most of their existence, unlike rivals and city neighbours Hajer FC who played in the top flight when they achieved promotions in the 80's, 90's and 2000's. Al Fateh hired Tunisian head coach Fathi Al-Jabal in the middle of the 2007-08 Saudi First Division League, in the 2008-09 season Al-Jabal finished as runners-up to guide Al Fateh to their first ever promotion to the Saudi Professional League. The club managed to stay up in the Saudi Professional League in their first ever top flight season. In the following two seasons the club set out to build a formidable squad, with Al Fateh already ...
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