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Al-Hilal (Arabic: الهلال) is a Saudi Arabian professional football club based in the country's capital of Riyadh. The team achieved the largest number of trophies among Saudi teams with 50 official trophies since its founding in 1957[1]. Al-Hilal has a reputation for being the most widely supported club in Saudi Arabia.[2]
Among the club's most famous players were Yousuf Al-Thunayan,a player who amazed Saudi football fans with his skills. Also, Sami Al-Jaber; the longtime legend of the Saudi Arabian national football team, and the captain of the team Mohamed Al-Deayea is the current world record holder for most international appearances by a male football player. [3][4]. The very well-known Brazilian, Rivelino, also played for Al-Hilal from 1978 to 1981.
The nickname "AL-Zaeem", which means "The Boss", came from the club's leading position in Saudi Arabia and Asia.[5] With this clear lead, the IFFHS has decided to determine Al-Hilal as Asia's Club of the 20th Century.[6]
History
Al-Hilal Club was originally known as the Olympic Club during its founding in 1957/10/16 . The club's name was changed in 1958/12/3 decree from the then-King Saud after he attended a tournament that was contested between the Olympic Club, Al-Shabab, Al-Riyadh and El-Kawkab clubs.[7]
National Championships (Record)
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- 1977, 1979, 1985, 1986, 1988, 1990, 1996, 1998, 2002, 2005, 2008, 2010
- Runners-up(10)1980,1981,1983,1987,1993,1995,1997,2006,2007,2009
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- 1961, 1964, 1980, 1982, 1984, 1989
- Runners-up(6)1963,1968,1977,1981,1985,1987
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- 1964, 1995, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010
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- 1987, 1990, 1993, 1996, 2000, 2005, 2006
- Runners-up(5)1986,2002,2003,2008,2010
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- 1999
Asian Championships (Record)
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- 1992, 2000
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- 1997, 2002
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- 1997, 2000
Arab Championships
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- 1995, 1996
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- 2000
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- 2001
Gulf Championships
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- 1986, 1998
- Runners-up(3)1987,1992,2000
Players
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Usual starting line-up for Al-Hilal (season 2009-10). |
First-team squad
Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Out on loan
Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Olympic Team (Under 23)
Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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No. |
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Position |
Player |
35 |
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DF |
Shafi Al Dossari |
36 |
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MF |
Raqi Falltah |
37 |
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FW |
Rai'd Al Swaileh |
39 |
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FW |
Bandar Al-Enezi |
40 |
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GK |
Abdullah Al Ghamdi |
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FW |
Abdulaziz Al-Swailem |
- |
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DF |
Raja Al-Dosari |
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DF |
Abdo Hazazi |
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Personnel
Current Technical Staff
Position |
Name |
Manager |
Eric Gerets |
Assistant Coach |
Reinhard Stumpf |
Goalkeeping Coach |
George Hersbc |
Physical fitness coach |
Didier Philip |
Head of Medical |
Carl Willem |
Physiotherapist |
Didier Florentz |
Physiotherapist |
Jacques Kinet |
Current Board of Directors and Administrators
Office |
Name |
President |
Abdulrahman bin Musa'ad |
Vice-president |
Nawaf Bin Saad Al saud |
Member of the Board,Investment Officer |
Abdullah Bin Musa'ad |
Member of the Board,Advisor |
Adel Albutti |
Member of the Board,Director of Football |
Sami Al Jaber |
Member of the Board,Secretary-General |
Ahmed Al Khameis |
Assistant Secretary-General |
Fahd Al Hamidi |
Member of the Board, Director of the Media Center |
Adel Al Twaijeri |
Member of the Board,Treasurer |
Sami Abu Khudair |
Member of the Board |
Waled Alhokair |
Public Relations Officer |
Fahd al-Ghosn |
Official professional |
Dr. Abdullah Al Burgan |
Accountant |
Abdullah Al Zeer |
Secretary |
Morjaan |
Records
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Div. = Division; SPL = Saudi Premier League; ZPL = Zain Professional League; Pos. = Position; Pl = Match played; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Lost
GS = Goal Scored; GA = Goal Against; GD = Goal difference P = Points
SCC = Champions Cup; CPC = Crown Prince Cup; PFC = Prince Faisal Cup
ARCL = Arab Champions League; ARWC = Arab Cup Winners' Cup; ACL = AFC Champions League; GCC = Gulf Club Champions Cup;ASC = Asian Super Cup
Colors: Gold = winner; Silver = runner-up; Bronze = third ,Semi-final .
Famous players
Managerial history
Presidents
Name |
From |
To |
Abdul Rahman Bin Said |
1957 |
1965 |
Abdulrahman Al-Hamdan |
1965 |
1966 |
Abdul Rahman Bin Said |
1966 |
1970 |
Faisal Al-Shehail |
1970 |
1972 |
Abdullah bin Nasser |
1972 |
1976 |
Hathloul bin Abdul Aziz |
1976 |
1978 |
Abdullah bin Nasser |
1978 |
1982 |
Hathloul bin Abdul Aziz |
1982 |
1983 |
Abdullah bin Saad |
1983 |
1990 |
Abdul Rahman Bin Said |
1990 |
1992 |
Mohammed Mufti |
1992 |
1993 |
Abdullah bin Saad |
1993 |
1994 |
Khalid Bin Mohammed |
1994 |
1996 |
Bandar Bin Mohammad |
1997 |
2000 |
Saud bin Turki |
2000 |
2003 |
Abdullah bin Musa'ad |
2003 |
2004 |
Mohammed bin Faisal |
2004 |
2008 |
Abdulrahman bin Musa'ad |
2008 |
present |

Mobily are the main sponsor of Al-Hilal FC, and as part of the sponsorship deal, their logo is displayed on the front of the club's shirts and a plethora of other merchandise. The Mobily deal was announced by Al-Hilal FC President prince Abdul-Rahman Bin Musaid Al-Saud on 14 Oct. 2008, and is worth a Saudi record SR 517 million, to be paid over six years (SR 69 million and 100.000 a year).
- The deal:
- More than SR 517 million for six years.
- Approximately 69,100,000.00 per year
- If the team wins any trophy will get 3 millions for each one.
- Al-Hilal will get 60% of any other sponsor that want to sponsor the team, but it should be with mobily agreement.
- Al-Hilal will get 20% of football match tickets sold.
- Al-Hilal will get 50% of mMobily Al-Hilal txt message service profit.
- Al-Hilal will get 10 million SR if number of subscribers in Mobily Al-Hilal service reaches 200,000 per. and another 10 million if they reach 400,000 subscribers.
- Al-Hilal will get 10% of each package solid i.e. blue wave package.
- Al-Hilal will get 40% of the club membership fees.
- Net profit can reach SR 75 million per year.
References
External links
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Saudi Professional League seasons |
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1970-71 | 1971-72 | 1972-73 | 1973-74 | 1974-75 | 1975-76 | 1976-77 | 1977-78 | 1978-79 | 1979-80 | 1980-81 | 1981-82 | 1982-83 | 1983-84 | 1984-85 | 1985-86 | 1986-87 | 1987-88 | 1988-89 | 1989-90 | 1990-91 | 1991-92 | 1992-93 | 1993-94 | 1994-95 | 1995-96 | 1996-97 | 1997-98 | 1998-99 | 1999-2000 | 2000-01 | 2001-02 | 2002-03 | 2003-04 | 2004-05 | 2005-06 | 2006-07 | 2007-08 | 2008-09 | 2009-10
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Al-Hilal Seasons |
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2000-01 · 2001-02 · 2002-03 · 2003-04 · 2004-05 · 2005-06 · 2006-07 · 2007-08 · 2008–09 · 2009-10
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