Introduction
Al Nassr, Established in 1955 is a formidable sports club in Saudi Arabia. Known by their nickname, “The Victory” (Al Nassr in Arabic), they have won nine titles in their own league and have triumphed in foreign competitions such as the Asian Cup Winners' Cup. Their history is further cemented by their recent victory in the 2023 Arab Club Champions Cup.
History
1955 saw Al-Nassr rise from modest beginnings like a phoenix. Under the guidance of their “Godfather,” Prince Abdul Rahman, they rose from a dusty field. Together with the fabled “Saudi Golden Trio,” they ruled supremely in the 1970s and 1980s, winning league, cup, and even Asian medals. Their tale is one of unadulterated football magic, passion, and determination.
Popularity
Al-Nassr wasn't always a major player on social media. When they signed superstar Cristiano Ronaldo in 2023, their fan base took off. They were a reputable team prior to obtaining Ronaldo, but following the deal, they shot to international fame. Their social media following grew rapidly, making them one of the most popular sports teams globally.
1 Real Madrid 415 million
2 FC Barcelona 391.7 million
3 Manchester United 224.5 million
4 Paris Saint-Germain 189.6 million
5 Manchester City 156.3 million
6 Chelsea FC 151.7 million
7 Juventus 147.1 million
8 Liverpool FC 136.9 million
9 Bayern Munich 130.7 million
10 Arsenal FC 104.1 million
11 Tottenham Hotspur 95.3 million
12 AC Milan 70.3 million
13 Juventus 64.1 million
14 Borussia Dortmund 57.1 million
15 Flamengo 52.5 million
16 Atlético 50.9 million
17 Al-Ahly 46.9 million
18 Galatasaray 44.9 million
19 Al-Nassr 43.8 million
20 AS Roma 35.1 million
Current players
1. Alex Telles
2. Abdulelah Al-Amri
3. Aymeric Laporte
4. Raghed Al-Najjar
5. Ali Lajami
6. Aziz Behich
7. Marcelo Brozović
8. Mohammed Al-Fatil
9. Nawaf Boushal
10. Sultan Al-Ghannam
11.David Ospina
12. Waleed Abdullah
13. Mukhtar Ali
14. Abdulmajeed Al-Sulaiheem
15. Mohammed Al-Otaibi
16. Otávio
17. Sami Al Naji
18. Cristiano Ronaldo
19. Talisca
20. Abdulaziz Al-Faraj
Achievement
Al-Nassr is a dominant Saudi Arabian team with an enviable trophy chest. Below is a brief summary of their titles
Domination inside the country
League Nine times as champions! The following years 1974–75, 1979–80, 1980–81, 1988–89, 1993–94, 1994–95, 2013–14, 2014–15, 2018–19
Six times, King Cup Winners (1974, 1976, 1981, 1986, 1987, 1990)
Super Cup In 2019 and 2020, they won this title twice.
Crown Prince's Cup they have won three titles (1972–1973, 1973–1974, 2013–2014).
Federation Cup Three-time champions (1975–1976; 1997–1998; 2007–08)
Glory on the continent and in the region
Asian Cup Winners' Cup 1997–1998 winners
Asian Super Cup 1998 Champions
Arab Club Champions Cup 2023 saw the most recent champions
GCC Club Cup Defending Champions (1996, 1997).
International Career
The influence of Al-Nassr goes beyond Saudi Arabia. They have won the title thrice in their dominance of the regional GCC Club Cup. Al-Nassr won important Emirati competitions including the Bani Yas International Tournament and Al-Wehda International Cup, proving that superiority wasn't restricted to a single area. They even made it to the Arab Super Cup and Arab Cup Winners' Cup finals, proving their mettle against the greatest in the Arab world.
However, their global influence is far more extensive. Do you recall their 1998 Asian Super Cup victory? They achieved a historic accolade as a result of that win in 2000, they were the first Asian team to compete in the FIFA Club World Cup! After their international debut, they were known as “The International Club.” They placed a creditable sixth, and their sportsmanship was recognized when they were awarded the esteemed FIFA Fair Play Award. The international journey of Al-Nassr is a tale of ambition on a grand scale, regional domination, and a dedication to fair play.