CLUB HISTORY

Al Kholood, located in Ar Rass just north of Riyadh, made history this season when they featured in the Roshn Saudi League for the first time in their history, replacing city rivals Al Hazem who had been relegated.

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, Al Kholood look for inspiration from 2022-23 RSL champion goalkeeper Marcelo Grohe, on-loan Real Betis attacking midfielder Alex Collado, and Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong.