It marks a remarkable story for a club who eight years ago were contesting the fourth tier of Saudi football.
With RSL “survival specialist” Noureddine Ben Zekri drafted in as manager between Matchweek 6 and 7, Al Kholood will also be looking for inspiration from 2022-23 RSL champion goalkeeper Marcelo Grohe, on-loan Real Betis attacking midfielder Alex Collado, and Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong.
