King Fahd International Stadium
Home of Al Nassr Football Club in Riyadh
King Fahd International Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It is the home ground of Al Nassr Football Club, which was founded in 1955 and competes in the Saudi Pro League. The stadium has hosted Al Nassr matches, including a 2008 match against Al-Hilal in the Federation Cup.
Quick Facts
- Role
- Primary Home Stadium
- Location
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Named after
- King Fahd bin Abdulaziz
- Significance
- Historic venue for major Asian tournaments and Al Nassr classics
- Atmosphere
- Electric during key rivalries and cup finals
Lore & Background
The stadium is associated with Al Nassr's revival period starting in 2008, when the club defeated city rivals Al-Hilal to win the Federation Cup. Al Nassr supporters are pictured at the stadium in 2008. The stadium has also been the venue for Al Nassr's league and cup successes, including the 2013–14 and 2014–15 Saudi Pro League titles.
Did You Know?
- Al Nassr was founded in 1955 by the Al-Ja'ba brothers.
- The club is one of three teams never relegated from the Saudi top flight.
- Majed Abdullah is Al Nassr's all-time top scorer with 260 goals.
- Al Nassr won the FIFA Fair Play Award at the 2000 FIFA Club World Cup.
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