Founded in 1957 and renamed by King Saud in 1958, Al-Hilal (Arabic for "the crescent moon") is a Riyadh-based club that has never missed a Saudi Pro League season since its inception in 1976. Domestically, they are the most successful Saudi club, holding a record 21 league titles alongside numerous cup victories. On the continental stage, they boast a record eight AFC trophies, including four AFC Champions League titles (1991, 2000, 2019, 2021). Internationally, they made history by becoming the first Asian club from outside the host nation to reach the FIFA Club World Cup final, finishing as runners-up in 2022. Recognized as the Greatest Asian Club of the 20th Century by the IFFHS in 2009, the club has attracted global icons like Mario Zagallo and Rivellino while nurturing local legends such as Sami Al-Jaber. With a market value of €242.5 million (2024)—the highest in Saudi Arabia—Al-Hilal remains a dominant powerhouse in Asian football.