Al Nassr FC
| Full name | Al Nassr Football Club | ||
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| 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 website | ||
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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?]
History
[change | change source]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
[change | change source]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 Luis Castro. He was also a former player.
Insignia
[change | change source]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.
