Standings
| P | DIFF | PTS | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qualification | ||||
| 1 |  Al-Hilal Saudi FC | 6 | +12 | 15 |
| 2 |  Al-Nassr | 5 | +8 | 12 |
| 3 |  Al-Qadisiyah FC | 5 | +7 | 12 |
| 4 |  NEOM | 6 | +5 | 12 |
| 5 |  Al-Ittihad FC | 5 | +3 | 11 |
| 6 |  Al-Ettifaq | 6 | 0 | 10 |
| 7 |  Al-Ahli Jeddah | 5 | +5 | 9 |
| 8 |  Al Kholood | 5 | +3 | 9 |
| 9 |  Al-Hazm | 6 | 0 | 8 |
| 10 |  Al Diriyah | 5 | +1 | 7 |
| 11 |  Al-Fayha | 5 | -3 | 5 |
| 12 |  Al Riyadh | 6 | -10 | 5 |
| 13 |  Al Khaleej Saihat | 6 | -7 | 4 |
| 14 |  Al Taawon | 6 | -3 | 3 |
| 15 |  Al Shabab | 5 | -4 | 3 |
| Relegation | ||||
| 16 |  Al-Fateh | 5 | -4 | 3 |
| 17 |  Al-Faisaly FC | 6 | -6 | 3 |
| 18 |  Abha | 5 | -7 | 1 |
Rules and legend
- Qualification
- Relegation
Full Squad
Defenders
Midfielders
Key Players
Top Players
Season Statistics
Saudi Pro LeagueSeason 2026| Competition | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saudi Pro League2026 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 4 |
| Saudi Pro League2025 | 34 | 10 | 7 | 17 | 54 | 62 | 37 |
| Saudi Pro League2024 | 34 | 10 | 7 | 17 | 40 | 57 | 37 |
| Saudi Pro League2023 | 34 | 9 | 10 | 15 | 36 | 47 | 37 |
| Saudi Pro League2022 | 30 | 9 | 4 | 17 | 30 | 44 | 31 |
| Saudi Pro League2021 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 6 |
Transfers
Arrivals (8)
Angelo FulginiTransfer Free
21 Jul
Nawaf Al SaadiTransfer Free21 Jul
Hussain Al SultanLoan –
29 Jun
Ali Al ShaafiLoan –
29 Jun
Ali Al SalemLoan –
1 Feb
Departures (7)
P. FernandesLoan –
29 Jun
Giorgos MasourasLoan –
29 Jun- Ali Al SalemLoan –29 Jun
- Hussain Al SultanLoan –1 Feb
Murad Al HawsawiTransfer Free16 Jan
History of Al-Khaleej
Founding and Early Years
Al-Khaleej was founded in 1945 by residents of Saihat to compete in the league organized by Aramco for its foreign employees, initially under the name "Al-Nisr" (The Eagle), in yellow and black.
Club Evolution
Renamed "Al-Khaleej" by order of King Faisal bin Abdulaziz after he attended one of their matches against Al-Shabab, the club adopted yellow and green at that point and has since played at Prince Nayef Sports City Stadium, in Qatif.
Great Managers
Jalel Kadri (2014-2017), later Tunisia's national-team coach, and Pedro Emanuel (2022-2024) rank among the club's most recognized managers.
Iconic Players
The current squad includes Greek Kostas Fortounis, Olympiacos's long-time captain, as well as Norwegian Joshua King and Luxembourger Anthony Moris.
Major Achievements
Al-Khaleej won the first-division title in 2005-06 and 2021-22, along with the Federation Cup (Prince Faisal bin Fahd) in 1999-2000, and reached their best recent continental-style result with a King's Cup quarter-final in 2025-26.
The Club Today
Coached by Portuguese José Gomes and chaired by Alaa Al-Hamal, Al-Khaleej finished 12th in the 2025-26 championship, confirming their top-flight presence since 2021.
Frequently asked questions
When is Al Khaleej Saihat's next match?+
Al Khaleej Saihat face Al-Fayha on 15 October 2026.
What is Al Khaleej Saihat's current standing?+
Al Khaleej Saihat are currently 13 in Saudi Pro League with 4 points.
When was Al-Khaleej founded?+
In 1945, in Saihat, for a league organized by Aramco.
What is Al-Khaleej's home stadium?+
Prince Nayef Sports City Stadium, in Qatif.
Who is Al-Khaleej's current head coach?+
Portuguese José Gomes.
Why is the club called Al-Khaleej?+
Renamed by order of King Faisal bin Abdulaziz after he attended one of their matches.
Did Al-Khaleej reach the 2025-26 King's Cup final?+
No, they were eliminated in the quarter-final by Al-Kholood.
Where did Al-Khaleej finish in 2025-26?+
12th in the league.
Who chairs Al-Khaleej?+
Alaa Al-Hamal.