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| Al-Fateh SC | |
|---|---|
| Clubname | Al-Fateh SC |
| Fullname | Al-Fateh Saudi Football Club |
| Founded | 1958 |
| Ground | Prince Abdullah bin Jalawi Stadium |
| Capacity | 19,550 |
| Chairman | Saad Al-Nashmi |
| Manager | Nenad Lalatović |
| League | Saudi Professional League |
| Season | 2023–24 |
| Position | 7th |
Al-Fateh SC is a professional football club based in Al-Hasa, Saudi Arabia. The club competes in the Saudi Professional League and achieved national prominence after winning the 2012–13 Saudi Pro League title. Al-Fateh SC has been associated with regional development in Al-Hasa and has produced players who have appeared for the Saudi Arabia national football team and participated in AFC Champions League competition.
Al-Fateh SC was founded in 1958 during a period when clubs like Al-Hilal SFC, Al-Ittihad Club (Jeddah), Al-Nassr FC, Al-Ahli Saudi FC, and Al-Shabab FC (Riyadh) were consolidating Saudi football. The club rose through regional competitions alongside teams such as Al-Qadsiah FC, Al-Taawoun FC, Al-Ettifaq FC, Al-Wehda FC, and Al-Faisaly FC. Under the stewardship of chairmen comparable to administrators at Saudi Arabian Football Federation, Al-Fateh hired coaches with profiles similar to those of Claude Le Roy, Christian Gross, and Fathi Al-Jabal, while recruiting players who had links to clubs like Espérance Sportive de Tunis, Al-Ahly SC (Cairo), and SC Braga. The 2012–13 championship season was overseen by Portuguese manager Lázaro Oliveira-style leadership and featured goalscoring contributions reminiscent of Majed Abdullah and assists like those by Yasser Al-Qahtani against opposition including Al-Hilal SFC, Al-Nassr FC, Al-Ittihad Club (Jeddah), and Al-Ahli Saudi FC. Subsequent campaigns involved continental fixtures against Al-Hilal Omdurman, Esteghlal F.C., and Al-Sadd SC.
Al-Fateh SC plays home matches at the Prince Abdullah bin Jalawi Stadium in Al-Hasa, a venue comparable to stadia used by Al-Riyadh SC and Al-Fayha FC for domestic fixtures. The stadium has hosted fixtures against visiting teams such as Urawa Red Diamonds, Persepolis F.C., Al-Duhail SC, and Zob Ahan Esfahan F.C. for AFC Champions League and friendly matches involving clubs like FC Barcelona in exhibition contexts. The Prince Abdullah bin Jalawi Stadium has been used for regional tournaments alongside venues in Dammam, Jeddah, and Riyadh, and has seen attendances when marquee opponents like Cristiano Ronaldo-led sides or squads featuring Didier Drogba and Neymar visited the Kingdom for inaugurations or charity matches.
Al-Fateh SC's supporter base in Al-Ahsa Oasis has local affinities with fan groups seen in cities such as Dammam and Buraidah, where followers also support Al-Ettifaq FC and Al-Raed FC. Regional rivalries include competitive fixtures against Al-Qadsiah FC, Al-Taawoun FC, Al-Ettifaq FC, and occasional high-profile matches versus Al-Hilal SFC and Al-Nassr FC. Supporter culture has mirrored fan movements from clubs like Ultras Green Wolves and Blue Waves in terms of tifo and chants, and fan mobilization for continental ties has seen coordination similar to that of Ultra Boys and The Yellow Wall at European arenas.
Al-Fateh SC's playing squad has included domestic talents who progressed to the Saudi Arabia national football team and foreign recruits comparable to signings from Croatia, Brazil, Portugal, Argentina, and Serbia. Coaching staff past and present have involved figures with resumes akin to those of Marco Silva, Hélder Cristóvão, Slaviša Jokanović, and Henning Berg. The club's administrative structure features executives with roles analogous to those at Al-Nassr FC, Al-Hilal SFC, and Al-Ahli Saudi FC, collaborating with technical directors who scout across markets involving clubs like F.C. Porto, S.L. Benfica, River Plate, and Boca Juniors. Notable players associated with Al-Fateh-era narratives include goal scorers and playmakers who later linked to teams such as Kashima Antlers, Urawa Red Diamonds, Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, and FC Tokyo.
Al-Fateh SC's most significant honour is the 2012–13 Saudi Pro League title, achieved in competition with clubs like Al-Hilal SFC, Al-Nassr FC, Al-Ittihad Club (Jeddah), and Al-Ahli Saudi FC. The club has competed in King Cup (Saudi Arabia) tournaments and made appearances in AFC Champions League editions. Records include league points totals comparable to historic seasons by Al-Hilal SFC and goal tallies reflecting individual seasons that echo achievements by players such as Abdulrahman Al-Dawood-style forwards and midfielders in the region. Al-Fateh’s achievements contributed to broader shifts in the Saudi Professional League competitive balance alongside clubs like Al-Shabab FC (Riyadh) and Al-Faisaly FC.
Al-Fateh SC's identity is rooted in the Al-Hasa region and draws on visual motifs similar to other Saudi clubs, with colors and symbolism reflecting local heritage akin to emblems used by Al-Qadsiah FC and Al-Ettifaq FC. The club crest has evolved over time as seen in redesigns by brands comparable to Nike, Adidas, and Puma for kit production, and the badge has been displayed on shirts worn in fixtures against Al-Hilal SFC, Al-Nassr FC, Al-Ittihad Club (Jeddah), and international opponents like Al-Ahly SC (Cairo).
Al-Fateh SC operates a youth academy that develops prospects who progress to the senior squad and to national youth teams such as Saudi Arabia national under-23 football team and Saudi Arabia national under-20 football team. The academy coordinates scouting programs similar to those at Al-Hilal SFC and Al-Nassr FC, and has partnerships in training methodology resembling exchanges with institutions like UEFA coaching courses and development models used by Ajax youth academy and Sporting CP academy. Graduates have moved to clubs across the Gulf Cooperation Council region, including Al-Jazira Club (Abu Dhabi), Al-Ain FC, Sharjah FC, and leagues in Europe and Asia.
Category:Football clubs in Saudi Arabia