Full name | Al-Riyadh SC |
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Founded | 1953 |
Ground |
Prince Turki bin Abdulaziz Stadium Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
Manager | Abdulrahman Mohammed Sweelim |
Coach | Leandro Simpson Louredo |
League | Saudi Second Division |
2015–16 | Saudi First Division, 14th (relegated) |
Al-Riyadh (Arabic: نادي الرياض السعودي) is a Saudi Arabian football team. It was established in 1953 as Ahli Al-Riyadh, then changed to Al-Yamamah and finally to Al-Riyadh. The club is based in Riyadh and currently playing in the Saudi Second Division (third level).
Although it is best known for its football team, Al-Riyadh also have squads playing at other sports.
They won two major titles, including a Crown Prince Cup in 1994 (also 2nd at Saudi Premier League) and a Prince Faisal bin Fahad Cup in 1995.