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Al-Riyadh
Al-Riyadh Saudi Club () is a football team based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, that is currently playing in the Saudi Second Division (third level). It was established in 1953 as Ahli Al-Riyadh, then changed to Al-Yamamah and finally to Al-Riyadh. Best known for its football team, Al-Riyadh also have squads in other sports. They have won two major titles: a Crown Prince Cup in 1994 and a Crown Prince Cup in 1995; they also finished runners-up in the Saudi Premier League in 1994. History Early history The club was founded in 1953 under the name "Ahli Al-Riyadh", before changing to "Al-Yamama" and then to "Al-Riyadh"; it is currently based in west Riyadh. Golden Area In the early-1990s, under the leadership of Brazilian coach Zumario and players such as Khalid Al-Qarouni, Talal Al-Jabreen, Yasser Al-Taafi and Fahd Al-Hamdan, Al-Riyadh won the Crown Prince Cup in 1994 and reached the semi-final of Asian Cup Winners' Cup in 1995. Honours Domestic *Saudi Premier League **''R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2021–22 Saudi Second Division
The 2021–22 Saudi Second Division was the 46th season of the Saudi Second Division since its establishment in 1976. The season began on 29 September 2021 and concluded on 20 April 2022 with the final. The group stage draw was held on 8 June 2021. The season was originally scheduled to conclude on 16 April with the final. However, it was announced that both the final and third-place play-off would be postponed due to an ongoing investigation into match-fixing allegations. The investigation was concluded on 12 April with no evidence of any match-fixing and the new date for the final was announced as 20 April. The final was played on 20 April 2022 between Al-Arabi and Al-Qaisumah. Al-Arabi defeated Al-Qaisumah 1–0 to win their second title and first since 1986. Overview Changes On 9 October 2020, the Saudi FF announced that the number of teams in the league would be increased to 32, with each group consisting of 16 teams, starting from the 2022–23 season. To prepare for the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1996 Arab Super Cup
The 1996 Arab Super Cup was an international club competition played by the winners and runners up of the Arab Club Champions Cup and Arab Cup Winners' Cup. It was the third edition of the tournament to be played. Espérance de Tunis were crowned champions, with Saudi Arabian outfit Al-Riyadh runner up. Also represented were Al-Hilal, also of Saudi Arabia. It is unclear why Al-Riyadh took part in the competition as they weren't represented as either champions or runners up of the Arab Club Champions Cup or Arab Cup Winners' Cup. Teams Results and standings ---- ---- Awards *Fairplay team: Al-Riyadh References External linksArab Super Cup 1996- ''rsssf.com'' {{DEFAULTSORT:Arab 1996 1996 File:1996 Events Collage.png, From left, clockwise: A bomb explodes at Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta, set off by a radical anti-abortionist; The center fuel tank explodes on TWA Flight 800, causing the plane to crash and killing everyone o ... 1995–96 in Saudi Arabian foo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nikola Stojiljković
Nikola Stojiljković ( sr-Cyrl, Никола Стојиљковић, ; born 17 August 1992) is a Serbian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Saudi Arabian club Al-Riyadh. Club career Rad Born in Niš, Stojiljković spent his formatting years at Partizan and Rad. He made his Serbian SuperLiga debut with Rad on 30 May 2009, coming on as a substitute and providing a vital injury time assist in a 2–2 home draw with Vojvodina. During his tenure at Banjica, Stojiljković scored five goals in 26 league appearances, all of them in the 2011–12 season. Čukarički In the 2013 winter transfer window, Stojiljković moved to Serbian First League club Čukarički, scoring seven goals in 15 league appearances until the end of the 2012–13 season, thus helping them win promotion back to the top flight. With seven goals in the 2013–14 Serbian SuperLiga, Stojiljković was one of the most deserving for the team's success, finishing in fifth place in the competition, eve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saudi First Division 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 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jens Cools
Jens Cools (born 16 October 1990) is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Saudi Arabian club Al-Riyadh. He gained two caps for the Belgium under-21 team. Career Westerlo In the 2009–10 season, Cools was promoted from the youth academy to the first team of Westerlo, the club from the municipality where he grew up. He made his professional debut one season later. After having played for six seasons in the first team, Cools' contract expired at the end of the 2015–16 season, as a result of which he left Westerlo on a free transfer. A key player of the club during his time there, Cools managed to make 161 appearances for the club, in which he scored 12 goals. Waasland-Beveren On 1 July 2016, Cools moved Waasland-Beveren after having been convinced by their manager Stijn Vreven. Cools signed a two-year contract. He made 51 appearances for the club during his two seasons there, in which he scored two goals. Pafos After two seasons, he chose ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Damir Burić (footballer)
Damir Burić (born 7 July 1964), popularly known as Šolta, is a Croatian professional football manager and former player. He is the current manager of Saudi Arabian club Al-Riyadh. While playing in Croatia, he got the nickname "Šolta" after the island of Šolta, because roots of his family are from that island. Playing career Burić started off his career at GOŠK Dubrovnik, before signing with hometown club RNK Split, where he stayed until 1988, when he went to Germany and became the new player of SV Waldhof Mannheim. He stayed there for four years, until 1992, playing over 50 league games for the club. In the summer od 1992, Burić signed with, back then, 2. Bundesliga club SC Freiburg. In the 1992–93 season, he won the 2. Bundesliga with Freiburg and got qualified to the Bundesliga. He stayed at the club until 1999 (making over 100 league appearances in the process), before going to Borussia Mönchengladbach. He played for the club for one season, until the end of the 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abdulaziz Damdam
Abdulaziz Damdam ( ar, عبد العزيز دمدم; born 18 June 1995) is a Saudi Arabian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Al-Riyadh. Career Damdam started his career at the youth team of Al-Ahli and represented the club at every level except the senior level. On 7 August 2019, Damdam joined First Division side Al-Mujazzal. On 24 September 2020, Damdam joined Saudi Professional League side Al-Batin on a two-year deal. On 3 August 2022, Damdam joined Al-Riyadh Al-Riyadh Saudi Club () is a football team based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, that is currently playing in the Saudi Second Division (third level). It was established in 1953 as Ahli Al-Riyadh, then changed to Al-Yamamah and finally to Al-Riyadh. ... on a free transfer. References External links * 1995 births Living people Sportspeople from Jeddah Saudi Arabian footballers Association football midfielders Al-Ahli Saudi FC players Al-Mujazzal Club players Al Batin FC players Al-Riyad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abdulrahman Al-Yami
Abdulrahman Hashim Al-Yami ( ar, عبدالرحمن اليامي; born 19 June 1997) is a Saudi Arabian professional Association football, footballer who plays as a Forward (association football)#Striker, striker for Saudi club Al-Riyadh SC, Al-Riyadh. Career Al-Yami is an academy graduate of Al Hilal SFC, Al-Hilal. He signed his first professional contract with the club on August 13, 2017. On July 8, 2018, Al-Yami was sent on loan to fellow Pro League side Al-Fayha FC, Al-Fayha for the 2018–19 Al-Fayha FC season, 2018–19 season. On 23 January 2019, Al-Yami's loan was ended early and he returned to Al-Hilal. He made 8 appearances for Al-Fayha and scored once against Ohod Club, Ohod in a 3–0 win. Following his return to Al-Hilal, Al-Yami was included in the 2019 AFC Champions League squad. He made his first appearance since his return by coming off the bench against Al Ain FC, Al Ain in a 1–0 win. He made two further bench appearances and started the 2019 King Cup semi-fin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mohammed Al-Aqel
Mohammed Al-Aqel (; born 7 February 2000) is a Saudi Arabian professional footballer who plays as a winger for Al-Riyadh. Club career Al-Aqel started his career at Al-Lewaa before moving to Al-Tai in 2018. He made his first-team debut during the 2019–20 season. He scored his first goal for the club on 7 January 2020 in the 2–1 win against Al-Taqadom. He made 21 appearances and scored twice in his first season at the club. In his second season, Al-Aqel made 15 appearances and scored once as Al-Tai earned promotion to the Pro League for the first time since 2008. He made his Pro League debut on 16 September in the 0–0 draw against Al-Batin. On 20 July 2022, Al-Aqel joined First Division side Al-Riyadh Al-Riyadh Saudi Club () is a football team based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, that is currently playing in the Saudi Second Division (third level). It was established in 1953 as Ahli Al-Riyadh, then changed to Al-Yamamah and finally to Al-Riyadh. .... References Exter ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saudi Crown Prince Cup
The Saudi Crown Prince's Cup ( ar, كأس ولي العهد) was the Saudi Arabian annual cup competition. It was the oldest domestic football competition in Saudi Arabia, its first edition was held in 1956–57, but was not crowned from 1975 until 1990. The competition consists of teams from the top two tiers of Saudi league football ( Professional League and First Division League), as well as the competition runs from August until February. Al-Hilal have won the most titles with 13 wins, also Al-Hilal has contested more finals with 17. Al-Ittihad is the last champion being the winner of 2016–17 season. Prize money Prize money: * Final winner: 2,500,000 Saudi Riyals. * Final runners-up: 1,500,000 Saudi Riyals. Finals Source: Performance by club *1''including one title as Al-Thaghar'' Source: References External links Current Crown Prince Cup tournament results at SoccerwaySaudi Arabia Football Federation Saudi Crown Prince Cup - Hailoosport.com {{Football in Saudi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Awadh Khrees
Awadh Khrees (); born 5 January 1991) is a Saudi Arabian professional footballer who plays as a right back for Al-Riyadh. Honours Al-Ittihad *Crown Prince Cup: 2016–17 *King Cup: 2018 Al-Faisaly *King Cup: 2020–21 The dash is a punctuation mark consisting of a long horizontal line. It is similar in appearance to the hyphen but is longer and sometimes higher from the baseline. The most common versions are the endash , generally longer than the hyphen b ... References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Khrees, Awadh Living people 1991 births People from Najran Saudi Arabian footballers Association football fullbacks Najran SC players Ittihad FC players Al-Faisaly FC players Al-Adalah FC players Al-Riyadh SC players Saudi Professional League players Saudi First Division League players ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Khalid Al-Shuwayyi
Khalid Al-Shuwayyi ( ar, خالد الشويع; born 8 April 1996) is a Saudi Arabian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Al-Riyadh Al-Riyadh Saudi Club () is a football team based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, that is currently playing in the Saudi Second Division (third level). It was established in 1953 as Ahli Al-Riyadh, then changed to Al-Yamamah and finally to Al-Riyadh. .... References External links * 1996 births Living people Saudi Arabian footballers Association football defenders Al Nassr FC players Al-Mujazzal Club players Al-Tai FC players Al-Jabalain FC players Al-Riyadh SC players Saudi Professional League players Saudi First Division League players {{SaudiArabia-footy-defender-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
