Al-Ahli are one of Saudi Arabia’s established names, founded in 1937 and carrying a profile that sits comfortably beyond the domestic game. Their current squad is valued at around £148m, according to Transfermarkt, with 27 players and an average age of 25.
The 2026-27 season finds them fifth in the Pro League, in decent form without quite suggesting full control. Four wins from their last six league matches include a 4-0 away win at Al-Fateh and a 5-0 home win over Al-Riyadh, while defeats at Al-Qadsiah and Al-Hilal show the gaps that remain against stronger opposition.
They have also competed in the AFC Champions League Elite, West Region, which places them in a higher competitive bracket than a standard domestic reference point would suggest. For Celtic supporters, Al-Ahli are a well-resourced neutral opponent to note: young, expensive, and currently chasing rather than leading at home.
