Al-Riyadh Saudi Club () is a football team based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, that is currently playing in the Saudi first division (second level). It was established in 1953 as Ahli Al-Riyadh, then changed to Al-Yamamah and finally to Al-Riyadh. Best known for its football team, Al-Riyadh also have squads in other sports. They have won two major titles: a Crown Prince Cup in 1994 and a Crown Prince Cup in 1995; they also finished runners-up in the Saudi Premier League in 1994. History Early history The club was founded in 1953 under the name "Ahli Al-Riyadh", before changing to "Al-Yamama" and then to "Al-Riyadh"; it is currently based in west Riyadh. Golden Area In the early-1990s, under the leadership of Brazilian coach Zumario and players such as Khalid Al-Qarouni, Talal Al-Jabreen, Yasser Al-Taafi and Fahd Al-Hamdan, Al-Riyadh won the Crown Prince Cup in 1994 and reached the semi-final of Asian Cup Winners' Cup in 1995. Honours Domestic Saudi Premier League Runners-up (1): 1993–94 Saudi First Division League Winners (2): 1977–78, 1988–89 Runners-up (2): 1979–80, 1982–83 Kings CupRunners-up (2): 1962, 1978 Crown Prince Cup Winners (1): 1993–94Runners-up (2): 1994–95, 1997–98 Prince Faisal Cup Winners (1): 1994–95 Continental Arab Super Cup Runners-up (1): 1996 Current squad As of Saudi Second Division:'' Asian record References Football clubs in Saudi Arabia Football clubs in Riyadh 1953 establishments in Saudi Arabia Association football clubs established in 1953 Sport in Riyadh