Al-Ahli

Al-Ahli were founded in 1937 and play their home games at King Abdullah Sports City in Saudi Arabia.

Al-Ahli, a club with deep-rooted history, dates back to 1937 and has made a name for itself in the vibrant football landscape of Saudi Arabia. Their abode of battle is the sprawling King Abdullah Sports City, where they've participated in numerous action-filled contests.

The overall market value of Al-Ahli's dynamic squad is estimated at a hefty £144m, as indicated by Transfermarkt. This sizable investment clearly illustrates the club's zeal for excellence and a constant drive to be at the forefront of Middle Eastern football.

During the current season, Al-Ahli has shown its mettle in two significant arenas. In the national circuit, they're holding their own in the Pro League, currently sitting in a respectable 5th place. Internationally, they've turned heads in the AFC Champions League Elite, further solidifying their prominence in the West Region. There's an undeniable vibe that the team always aims to punch above their weight, which manifests in their performance on both domestic and international stages.

This team profile is regularly updated with new stats and analysis throughout the season. Last updated 2 November 2025. Send feedback

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1937
Founded
Matthias Jaissle (age 37)
Manager
Édouard Mendy
Captain
Khalid Al-Eissa Al Ghamdi
Chair
Al Malaki
Nickname
King Abdullah Sports City
Stadium
62,345
Capacity
alahlifc.sa
Website
£144m (via Transfermarkt)
Market Value

Recent results

D
W
W
D
D
W

In their last six matches, Al-Ahli have recorded three wins and three draws.

Al-Ahli Saudi
Al-Ahli Saudi
1 - 1
Al-Riyadh
Al-Riyadh
Al-Najma
Al-Najma
0 - 1
Al-Ahli Saudi
Al-Ahli Saudi
Al-Ahli Saudi
Al-Ahli Saudi
4 - 0
Al-Gharafa
Al-Gharafa
Al-Ahli Saudi
Al-Ahli Saudi
1 - 1
Al-Shabab
Al-Shabab
Al-Duhail
Al-Duhail
2 - 2
Al-Ahli Saudi
Al-Ahli Saudi
Al-Hazem
Al-Hazem
0 - 2
Al-Ahli Saudi
Al-Ahli Saudi

Al-Ahli have better recent form than Celtic, who have three wins and three losses in their last six games.

League position analysis

Track the position of Al-Ahli over time in Saudi Arabia‘s Pro League during season 2025 - 2026. After 7 games, Al-Ahli are placed fifth in the league.

Round 1
2nd
Round 2
3rd
Round 3
8th
Round 4
5th
Round 5
5th
Round 6
4th
Round 7
Round 7
5th

League form

Track the performance of Al-Ahli in Saudi Arabia‘s Pro League over their last six matches, home and away.

Overall

D
W
D
W
D
D
Al-Ahli Saudi
Al-Ahli Saudi
1 - 1
Al-Riyadh
Al-Riyadh
Al-Najma
Al-Najma
0 - 1
Al-Ahli Saudi
Al-Ahli Saudi
Al-Ahli Saudi
Al-Ahli Saudi
1 - 1
Al-Shabab
Al-Shabab
Al-Hazem
Al-Hazem
0 - 2
Al-Ahli Saudi
Al-Ahli Saudi
Al-Ahli Saudi
Al-Ahli Saudi
3 - 3
Al-Hilal Saudi
Al-Hilal Saudi
Al-Ettifaq
Al-Ettifaq
0 - 0
Al-Ahli Saudi
Al-Ahli Saudi

Al-Ahli, with two wins and four draws, have similar overall form in Saudi Arabia’s Pro League as Celtic in the Scottish Premiership. Celtic have three wins, one draw and two losses in their last six domestic league matches.

Home

D
D
D
W
L
W
Al-Ahli Saudi
Al-Ahli Saudi
1 - 1
Al-Riyadh
Al-Riyadh
Al-Ahli Saudi
Al-Ahli Saudi
1 - 1
Al-Shabab
Al-Shabab
Al-Ahli Saudi
Al-Ahli Saudi
3 - 3
Al-Hilal Saudi
Al-Hilal Saudi
Al-Ahli Saudi
Al-Ahli Saudi
1 - 0
NEOM
NEOM
Al-Ahli Saudi
Al-Ahli Saudi
1 - 3
Al-Ettifaq
Al-Ettifaq
Al-Ahli Saudi
Al-Ahli Saudi
4 - 1
Al-Kholood
Al-Kholood

Al-Ahli, with two wins, three draws and one loss, have worse home form in Saudi Arabia’s Pro League than Celtic have in the Scottish Premiership. Celtic have four wins and two draws in their last six league matches at home.

Away

W
W
D
W
L
W
Al-Najma
Al-Najma
0 - 1
Al-Ahli Saudi
Al-Ahli Saudi
Al-Hazem
Al-Hazem
0 - 2
Al-Ahli Saudi
Al-Ahli Saudi
Al-Ettifaq
Al-Ettifaq
0 - 0
Al-Ahli Saudi
Al-Ahli Saudi
Al-Riyadh
Al-Riyadh
0 - 1
Al-Ahli Saudi
Al-Ahli Saudi
Al-Shabab
Al-Shabab
3 - 1
Al-Ahli Saudi
Al-Ahli Saudi
Al-Wehda
Al-Wehda
2 - 3
Al-Ahli Saudi
Al-Ahli Saudi

Al-Ahli, with four wins, one draw and one loss, have better away form in Saudi Arabia’s Pro League, compared with how Celtic are faring in the Scottish Premiership. Celtic have three wins, one draw and two losses in their last six away games in the league.

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