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Association football club in Saudi Arabia For the Omani sports club, see Al-Orouba SC. Football club

Al-Orobah

Full name

Al Oroubah Football Club

Founded

1975; 50 years ago (1975)

Ground

Al-Orobah Club Stadium

Capacity

7,000

Owner

Badr bin Nawwaf bin Abdulaziz

Chairman

Munis Al-Dhawi

Head coach

Adnan Hamad

League

Pro League

2023–24

FDL, 2nd of 18 (promoted)

Website

orobahfc.com

Home colours

Away colours

Current season

Al-Orobah FC (Arabic: نادي العروبة لكرة القدم, romanized: nādī al-oroubah li-kūrāt ae-qādam, lit. 'Arabism Football Club') is a Saudi Arabian professional football club based in Sakakah, that competes in the Saudi Pro League.

History

They won the 2012–13 Saudi First Division and were promoted to the Saudi Professional League, the top level of Saudi Arabian football for the first time in their history.

From its humble beginnings, Al-Oroobah FC has grown into a symbol of pride for the region. The club is known for its commitment to nurturing local talent, providing opportunities for young players to showcase their skills, and fostering sportsmanship within the community.

The team quickly rose to prominence within Saudi Arabia’s football leagues. Notably, Al-Oroobah achieved a historic milestone by earning promotion to the Saudi Pro League in the 2013-2014 season, marking its first appearance in the top tier of Saudi football. This achievement was celebrated as a significant success for a club from a smaller region, highlighting its determination and hard work.

Over the years, Al-Oroobah FC has become a force in Saudi football, competing with top clubs and leaving a mark through its spirited performances. The club continues to strive for excellence, both on and off the pitch, with a loyal fan base that supports its every move.

As Al-Oroobah FC looks to the future, it remains dedicated to its mission of developing talent, promoting football in Saudi Arabia, and achieving greater successes in national and regional competitions.

Honours

Saudi First Division League (tier 2)
- Winners (1): 2012–13
Saudi Second Division League (tier 3)
- Winners (1): 2007–08
- Runners-up (1): 1998–99, 2020–21

Current squad

As of January 2025

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.


No.	Pos.	Nation	Player
1	GK	KSA	Rafea Al-Ruwaili
3	DF	MAR	Ismaël Kandouss (on loan from Gent)
4	DF	KSA	Ziyad Al-Hunaiti
5	DF	FRA	Kurt Zouma (on loan from West Ham United)
6	MF	KSA	Mohammed Al-Qarni
7	MF	ISL	Jóhann Berg Guðmundsson
8	MF	CIV	Jean Michaël Seri
9	FW	ENG	Brad Young
11	MF	KSA	Hamed Al-Maqati
12	DF	KSA	Nawaf Al-Qumairi (on loan from Al-Tai)
13	DF	KSA	Ibrahim Al-Zubaidi
18	DF	KSA	Abdulmalek Al-Shammeri (on loan from Al-Taawoun)
22	GK	KSA	Saud Al-Ruwaili
27	MF	KSA	Fawaz Al-Torais
28	GK	BEL	Gaëtan Coucke


No.	Pos.	Nation	Player
29	FW	KSA	Fahad Al-Zubaidi (on loan from Al-Nassr)
32	MF	KSA	Sattam Al-Ruqi (on loan from Al-Taawoun)
33	DF	KSA	Hussein Al-Shuwaish
37	MF	ESP	Cristian Tello
66	DF	KSA	Mohammed Barnawi (on loan from Al-Hilal)
70	DF	KSA	Abdulrahman Al-Anazi (on loan from Al-Fayha)
73	MF	CRO	Karlo Muhar
77	GK	KSA	Abdulbari Al-Daraan
80	MF	KSA	Fahad Al-Rashidi
88	MF	KSA	Abdulaziz Al-Fahiqi
90	FW	KSA	Mohammed Al-Saiari
99	FW	SYR	Omar Al-Somah
—	DF	KSA	Ashraf Al-Shammeri

Out on loan

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.


No.	Pos.	Nation	Player
15	MF	KSA	Farraj Al-Rashid (on loan to Al-Jandal)


No.	Pos.	Nation	Player
19	FW	KSA	Omar Al-Sharari (on loan to Al-Jandal)

Notable players

Coaching staff

Position	Name
Head coach	Adnan Hamad
Assistant Coach	Abdulaziz Al-Talib Khaled Al-Ruwaili Mohammed Al-Ruwaili Mohammed Munawar Mohammed Al-Sharari
Goalkeeping Coach	Talal Rajih
Video Analyst	Hussain Barnawi
Head of Medical	Nawwaf Al-Ismaili
Team Doctor	Ibrahim Al-Qahtani
Physiotherapist	Turki Al-Bulaihi
Masseur	Saud Al-Ghanim
Sports Scientist	Abdullah Al-Marzouq
Nutritionist	Faiz Al-Suleiman
Interpreter	Mahmoud Elmhdy
Performance Director	Mohammed Al-Yusuf
Technical Director	Salman Al-Kaabi

Managerial history

Ahmed Barhoumi (1997 – 1999)
Ahmad Al-Ajlani (17 July 1999 – 1 May 2000)
Hamda Tiouiri (17 July 2000 – 30 November 2000)
Mohammed Al-Najdi (30 November 2000 – 15 April 2001)
Mimi Abdel Razek (23 June 2001 – 25 November 2001)
Mohammed Al-Najdi (caretaker) (25 November 2001 – 5 December 2001)
Nasser Nefzi (5 December 2001 – 15 January 2002)
Mohammed Al-Najdi (15 January 2002 – 1 May 2002)
Ahmed Barhoumi (1 July 2002 – 25 February 2003)
Mohamad Kenawi (25 February 2003 – 1 May 2003)
Zouhair Louati (1 July 2003 – 10 April 2004)
Hamoud Al-Rughayan (1 July 2004 – 1 April 2005)
Abdelwahab Elharaby (15 September 2005 – 23 January 2006)
Moncef Mcharek (7 October 2006 – 22 December 2008)
Moncef Chargui (22 December 2008 – 28 February 2009)
Makram Abdullah (28 February 2009 – 8 May 2009)
Najib Khouaja (29 May 2009 – 27 December 2009)
Anis Zorgati (27 December 2009 – 30 April 2010)
Makram Abdullah (23 May 2010 – 12 December 2010)
Abdelkader Ben Hassen (1 July 2011 – 19 February 2012)
Makram Abdullah (22 February 2012 – 30 May 2012)
Salah El Nahy (13 June 2012 – 20 October 2012)
Djamel Belkacem (22 October 2012 – 22 May 2014)
Laurent Banide (25 May 2014 – 17 December 2014)
Sofiane Kassabi (caretaker) (17 December 2014 – 2 January 2015)
Valeriu Tița (2 January 2015 – 7 April 2015)
Amro Anwar (7 April 2015 – 30 May 2015)
Hadi Ben Mokhtar (2 July 2015 – 20 September 2015)
Ferid Ben Belgacem (20 September 2015 – 8 March 2016)
Sameer Hilal (9 March 2016 – 1 May 2016)
Lotfi Jbara (29 June 2016 – 15 October 2016)
Makram Abdullah (15 October 2016 – 10 January 2017)
Mejdi Khouildi (caretaker) (10 January 2017 – 24 January 2017)
Fouad Bouali (24 January 2017 – 24 March 2017)
Bayrem Mokhtari (24 March 2017 – 1 June 2018)
Makram Abdullah (7 June 2018 – 30 October 2018)
Sadio Demba (30 October 2018 – 2 February 2019)
Ferid Ben Belgacem (2 February 2019 – 22 February 2019)
Bayrem Mokhtari (22 February 2019 – 27 October 2019)
Karim Zouaghi (November 9, 2019 – March 14, 2020)
Mohammed Al-Sharari (caretaker) (11 July 2020 – 4 September 2020)
Ameur Derbal (19 September 2020 – 19 November 2021)
Djamel Belkacem (19 November 2021 – 1 June 2022)
Quim Machado (6 June 2022 – 1 June 2023)
Rusmir Cviko (20 June 2023 – 1 June 2024)
Álvaro Pacheco (21 July 2024 – 2 January 2025)
Mohammed Al-Sharari (caretaker) (2–10 January 2025)
Adnan Hamad (10 January 2025 – present)

References

External links

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1 R. Al-Ruwaili 3 Al-Nakhli 4 Al-Hunayti 6 Anita 7 Pain 8 El Allouchi 9 Young 11 Al-Maqati 13 Karenshi 14 Darwish 15 Jerman 18 H. Al-Ruwaili 19 Al-Sharari 20 N. Al-Mutairi 22 S. Al-Ruwaili 23 Al-Dossari 24 Al-Sufyani 27 Duarte 29 Bartkus 34 M. Al-Ruwaili 37 Almas 44 Al-Jari 66 Al-Shammeri 70 Al-Hazmi 73 Muhar 77 Al-Daraan 80 Al Salis 88 Al-Fahiqi 92 Al-Zubaidi 94 T. Al-Mutairi 95 Al-Habib 98 Hebaj 99 Al Somah Manager: Hamad

Al-Orobah F.C. – current squad

Saudi Arabian football leagues

Pro League

Clubs

Seasons

1970s	1976–77 1977–78 1978–79 1979–80
1980s	1980–81 1981–82 1982–83 1983–84 1984–85 1985–86 1986–87 1987–88 1988–89 1989–90
1990s	1990–91 1991–92 1992–93 1993–94 1994–95 1995–96 1996–97 1997–98 1998–99 1999–2000
2000s	2000–01 2001–02 2002–03 2003–04 2004–05 2005–06 2006–07 2007–08 2008–09 2009–10
2010s	2010–11 2011–12 2012–13 2013–14 2014–15 2015–16 2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20
2020s	2020–21 2021–22 2022–23 2023–24 2024–25

Football in Saudi Arabia

SAFF

National teams

Men	Men's U-23 U-20 U-17
Women	Women's U-20 U-17

International competitions

Women	SAFF Women's Friendly Tournament

League competitions

Men	Pro League First Division Second Division Third Division Fourth Division
Women	Premier League First Division Second Division

Cup competitions

Men	King Cup Super Cup Crown Prince Cup (defunct) Prince Faisal bin Fahd League U-21 (defunct) Saudi-Egyptian Super Cup (defunct)
Women	SAFF Cup

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