From Al Hilal to Al Nassr: The songs behind every Saudi Pro League club
The Saudi Pro League has spent the past few years becoming one of football’s most closely watched competitions. High-profile signings, including Cristiano Ronaldo , Karim Benzema and Sadio Mane, helped bring a new global audience to the league, while Saudi clubs have continued to attract major international players. That attention can also be heard off the pitch, with clubs recruiting Saudi and…
The Saudi Pro League, a highly followed football competition, features 18 clubs that have enlisted various artists to create official anthems and celebration songs. For Abha, Abhawi, a rallying cry released in 2019, encourages players to give their best until the very end. Al Ahli's anthem, penned by poet Khaled Al Matrafi, emphasizes the club's prestige and enduring success.
Al Ettifaq's song, Al Ettifaq, is a gift from popular singer Rashed Al Majed, celebrating the team's heritage and football prowess. Al Fateh's anthem, Yali Galabt Tawla, is a traditional track that pays tribute to the club's strength and ability to "turn the tables." Al Fayha's official theme, Fowq Fowq Faihawi, describes midfield players as beautiful rain and attackers as sharp as falcons.
Al Hazem's anthem, Al Hazm Boys, emphasizes the need for resolve and resilience as the team fights to stay in the top flight. Al Faisaly's anthem, Faisalawi, was written by poet Sherwak for their 2009 promotion. Al Hilal's new theme, Arhab Ya Hilal, urges the team to dominate the pitch and be the "hero of this time." Al Ittihad's anthem, Ya Itti Masha'Allah, brings together a Saudi rapper and multiple singers, celebrating the team's mountains-high defense and loyal supporters.
Al Khaleej's anthem, despite the club's history of relegation, inspires hope and desire to overcome obstacles. Al Nassr's latest anthem, Ma'si, portrays the defense as immovable mountains and celebrates longtime supporters. Finally, Al Qadsiah's Sammouk Fares celebrates the club's nickname, the Knights of the Eastern Province, with lyrics emphasizing their noble status.
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