Most League Titles in History

Lore & Background

Al-Hilal are the most successful Saudi club, having won a record 19 league titles, along with a record 13 Crown Prince Cup titles, seven Saudi Federation Cup titles, 10 King's Cup titles, five Saudi Super Cups, and the Saudi Founder's Cup. In continental competitions, the club has won a record eight AFC trophies, including four AFC Champions League titles (1991, 2000, 2019, 2021), two Asian Cup Winners' Cups (1997, 2002), and two Asian Super Cups (1997, 2000). Internationally, Al-Hilal were runners-up in the 2022 FIFA Club World Cup, becoming the first Asian club from outside the host nation to reach the final. In September 2009, Al-Hilal was awarded Greatest Asian Club of the 20th Century by the IFFHS.

In Their Own Story

The roar of the King Fahd International Stadium fades into memory for many, but the sight of the blue and white confetti remains etched in the minds of every fan. As the final whistle blows on another decisive matchday, the players do not just celebrate a win; they acknowledge a milestone. The captain lifts the trophy, not as a new acquisition, but as a familiar companion returning home for yet another season, reinforcing the club's unmatched reign over Saudi football.

Reader's Guide

The club was established on 15 October 1957 in Riyadh. Its name was changed to Al-Hilal on 3 December 1958 by King Saud. Al-Hilal won its first King's Cup in 1961, and won it again in 1964. The club won the Crown Prince Cup in 1963–64. Al-Hilal were the inaugural winners of the Saudi Premier League in 1976–77, and also won the league in 1978–79. In the 1980s, the club won four league titles and four King's Cup titles. In the 1990s and early 2000s, Al-Hilal won Asian titles including the Asian Club Championship in 1991 and 1999–2000, the Asian Cup Winners' Cup in 1997 and 2002, and the Asian Super Cup in 1997 and 2000. Domestically, the club won league titles in 1995–96, 1997–98, and 2001–02. In the 2000s, Al-Hilal won league titles in 2004–05, 2007–08, 2009–10, and 2010–11. The 2007–08 season saw Al-Hilal clinch the league title on the final matchday at Al-Ittihad's home stadium.

Did You Know?

• Al-Hilal's name is Arabic for 'the crescent moon'.
• The club has a market value of €242.5 million as of 2024, the highest in Saudi Arabia.
• Brazilian legends Mario Zagallo and Rivellino played for Al-Hilal in the 1970s.
• Al-Hilal won the 1991 Asian Club Championship by beating Iranian club Esteghlal on penalties.