Saudi Pro League Teams: Al-Fateh Club Details, Top Players, Squads, Historical Achievements and Future Goals

• Al Fateh sports club came into existence in the year 1958.
• The team has Prince Abdullah Bin Jalawi Stadium as its home ground.
• The club won its maiden Saudi Pro League tournament in the 2012-13 season.

The Saudi Pro League is the premiere league of Saudi Arabia and is one of the most celebrated football leagues throughout the world. The league came into existence in 1976 with the name of Dawry Jameel or Saudi Professional League. During the initial season of the league, Al-Hilal FC became the inaugural champions of the season.

The 18 teams that are participating in the 2023-24 season of the Saudi Pro League are Al-Hilal FC, Al-Nassr, Ittihad Club, Al-Ahli, Al-Shabab, Al-Ettifaq, Al-Fateh, Al-Taawoun, Al-Tai, Khaleej, Al-Hazem, Al-Fayha, Damac FC, Al-Wehda, Abha, Al-Okhdood, Al-Raed and Al-Riyadh SC. Some of the greatest clubs of the league are Al-Hilal FC, Al-Ahli, Al-Ittihad and Al-Nassr. These teams have always shown their glorious performance in the history of this league and have established a legacy of this league at the global level.

Saudi Pro League Al-Fateh Club Overview

The Al Fateh sports club was established in the year 1958. The team has Prince Abdullah Bin Jalawi Stadium as its home ground. The club won its maiden Saudi Pro League tournament in the 2012-13 season. The team has been the home to legendary players such as – Hamdan Al-Hamdan, Mohammed Al-Fuhaid, Doris Fuakumputu, Élton etc.

Further details related to history, ownership, historic league standings, Top players: Current and Past and the Outlook for the future related to Al-Fateh club have been provided below.

HISTORY OF THE CLUB

In the initial phase, the Al-Fateh club mainly focussed on its participation and performance in the lower division leagues. Later, by achieving promotions, the club became a part of the prestigious higher-division clubs. The biggest boost to the club was seen during the time when the club hired Fathi Al-Jabal as its head coach during the 2008/09 season. This led to their qualification under the Saudi Professional League during the 2008/09 season itself.

The Club reached its peak during the 2012/13 season where the Club won its maiden Saudi Pro League title after defeating Al Ahli. Beside this, they became the inaugural champions of the Saudi Super Cup after defeating Al Ittihad by 3-2. However, the club crashed out in the league stage of the 2014 AFC Champions League by securing only a single victory throughout the season.

HISTORIC LEAGUE STANDINGS

The major highlights of the previous year’s standings are as follows –

Apart from these, the club has been runner-up in the Saudi First Division during the year 2008/09. Along with this, they had been the winners of the Saudi Second division during the seasons – 1982–83, 1996–97, 1998–99 and runner-ups in 2002–03.

Top Players of Al-Fateh Club

Current – The Club in the current season of 2023-24 comprise a dynamic bench strength comprising of legendary players like – Jason Denayer, Lucas Zelarayán, Firas Al-Buraikan, Cristian Tello, Christian Cueva, Sofiane Bendebka, Jacob Rinne etc.

Past – Among the legendary players of the past, the Club has been the home to some of the greatest players such as – Hamdan Al-Hamdan, Mohammed Al-Fuhaid, Doris Fuakumputu, Élton etc

Al-Fateh Squad For Saudi Pro League 2023-24

Club Manager: Slaven Bilić

FUTURE GOALS

The club has very strategically signed Lucas Zelarayán as its attacking midfielder with a future aim to ensure that in case any major player is either on rest or may be injured, he could act as a valuable asset for the club. Apart from this, with the inclusion of Firas Al-Buraikan as its center forward, the Club has tried to create a balance between its attack as well as defence. With a rich experience in the European leagues, Slaven Bilic shall act as a great manager and will guide the team in winning its second title till the time of his retirement scheduled in the year 2025.

The team appointed Vatroslav Mihačićas its goalkeeping coach with an aim to strengthen its line of defense such that top-notch teams like Al Nassr could not penetrate its tight defence. Finally, the team is giving great emphasis to its young players, thus ensuring a strong lineup for future purposes. Overall, the team has a great future in the long run, and it has a very high chance of coming under the top 5 teams in the coming seasons of the Saudi Pro League and the other major tournaments going to be held in the country in the future.

Al-Fateh Major Highlights