A year later, Sheikh Abdulrahman proposed changing the name, and King Saud chose Al-Hilal from three suggested names, making it the first Saudi club named by a royal decree on December 13, 1957. The club's blue and white colors were selected to stand out from other teams. Initially, Sheikh Abdulrahman managed all aspects of the club until 1960, when the first official board of directors was formed to assist in administration, marking the start of Al-Hilal's organized growth and legacy.
Our History
A story of unique culture, ambition & success that goes beyond sports.
Al-Hilal Club's history began in the 1950s in Riyadh, founded by Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Saeed, a pioneer of Saudi sports.
Originally named Al-Olympi Club in October 1957, it was formed with top players and faced early challenges in establishing itself.
“Al-Hilal”; 69 years, has registered itself as a champion; not only in owning gold and trophies, but also in taking the lead and gaining remarkable records.. Al-Hilal is the most successful club in winning Saudi King’s Cup, Saudi Crown Prince Cup, and the Saudi League. The club that has won the Saudi Founder’s Cup. The only Asian Club that has succeed in winning all the continent’s various competitions, and the most successful club. The club that has qualified five times for FIFA Club World Cup. Officially titled “Asia’s Club of the Century” by the International Federation of Football History & Statistics in 2009.
Asia’s Leader
Saudi League Cup21
Arab Titles4
King's Cup10
Crown Prince Cup13
Saudi Super Cup5
Founder's Cup1
Prince Faisal Bin Fahad Cup7
Asian Champions League4
Asian Cup Winners Cup2
Asian Super Cup2
Gulf Clubs Cup2
Saudi-Egyptian Super Cup1
Other Titles11
Regional Titles8
- Saudi League Cup21Arab Titles4King's Cup10Crown Prince Cup13Saudi Super Cup5Founder's Cup1
- Prince Faisal Bin Fahad Cup7Asian Champions League4Asian Cup Winners Cup2Asian Super Cup2Gulf Clubs Cup2Saudi-Egyptian Super Cup1
- Other Titles11Regional Titles8