Al Najma is a professional football club based in Buraydah (Buraidah), Saudi Arabia. Currently competing in Saudi Pro League, they play their home matches at the iconic King Abdullah Sport City Stadium. The team has built a formidable reputation both domestically and in continental competitions. Follow Al Najma on FotLive for real-time scores, team stats, and transfer news.
Providing the cutting edge in attack, Lázaro has been the primary source of goals for Al Najma, leading the team's scoring charts with 7 goals so far this season, supported by key playmaker Rakan Al-Tulayhi who registered 4 assists.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Nassr FC | 34 | 28 | 2 | 4 | +63 | 86 |
| 2 | Al Hilal | 34 | 25 | 9 | 0 | +58 | 84 |
| 3 | Al Ahli | 34 | 25 | 6 | 3 | +46 | 81 |
| 4 | Al Qadsiah | 34 | 23 | 8 | 3 | +49 | 77 |
| 5 | Al Ittihad | 34 | 16 | 7 | 11 | +7 | 55 |
| 6 | Al-Taawoun | 34 | 15 | 8 | 11 | +13 | 53 |
| 7 | Al-Ettifaq | 34 | 14 | 8 | 12 | -4 | 50 |
| 8 | Neom SC | 34 | 12 | 9 | 13 | -5 | 45 |
| 9 | Al Hazem | 34 | 11 | 9 | 14 | -19 | 42 |
| 10 | Al-Fayha | 34 | 10 | 8 | 16 | -13 | 38 |
| 11 | Al Fateh FC | 34 | 9 | 10 | 15 | -14 | 37 |
| 12 | Al Khaleej | 34 | 10 | 7 | 17 | -8 | 37 |
| 13 | Al Shabab | 34 | 8 | 11 | 15 | -13 | 35 |
| 14 | Al Kholood | 34 | 9 | 6 | 19 | -22 | 33 |
| 15 | Al Riyadh | 34 | 7 | 9 | 18 | -28 | 30 |
| 16 | Damac FC | 34 | 6 | 11 | 17 | -23 | 29 |
| 17 | Al Akhdoud | 34 | 5 | 5 | 24 | -43 | 20 |
| 18 | Al Najma | 34 | 3 | 7 | 24 | -44 | 16 |
The active squad for Al Najma consists of the following player roster classified by positions:
Goalkeepers: Victor Braga (Brazil), Waled Al-Enazi (Saudi Arabia)
Defenders: Abdullah Al Hawsawi (Saudi Arabia), Abdullah Bilal (Saudi Arabia), Fahad Al Abdulrazzaq (Saudi Arabia), Khalid Al-Shammari (Saudi Arabia), Majed Mohammed Sharrahi (Saudi Arabia), Mohammed Al Fatil (Saudi Arabia), Mohammed Al-Kunaydiri (Saudi Arabia), Nasser Al-Haleel (Saudi Arabia), Nawaf Al-Hawsawi (Saudi Arabia), Samir Caetano (Brazil), Sultan Al-Essa (Saudi Arabia), Vitor Vargas (Brazil)
Midfielders: Abdulaziz Al Harabi (Saudi Arabia), Abdulelah Al Shammry (Saudi Arabia), Abdullah Al-Sagheer (Saudi Arabia), Ali Jasim (Iraq), Bilal Boutobba (France), David Tijanic (Slovenia), Felippe Cardoso (Brazil), Guga (Portugal), Khaled Al Muqaitib (Saudi Arabia), Khalid Al-Subaie (Saudi Arabia), Majed Dawran (Saudi Arabia), Marin Prekodravac (Croatia), Mohammed Al-Furaydi (Saudi Arabia), Nabil Dunga (Egypt), Nestor El Maestro (England), Rakan Al-Tulayhi (Saudi Arabia)
Forwards: Hisham Al Dubais (Saudi Arabia), Lázaro (Brazil), Mohammed Al-Aqel (Saudi Arabia), Mohammed Mile (Saudi Arabia), Omar Al Ruwaili (Saudi Arabia)
In recent transfer activity, Al Najma has brought in new signings including Nabil Dunga (from Zamalek SC), Mohammed Al-Aqel (from Al-Taawoun), Nabil Dunga (from Zamalek SC), Mohammed Al-Aqel (from Al-Taawoun) and Majed Dawran (from Al-Ettifaq) and 7 more. On the other hand, players departing the club include Faisal Al-Mutairi (to Al-Diraiyah), Faisal Al-Mutairi (to Al-Diraiyah), Deybi Flores (to Free agent), Deybi Flores (to Free agent) and Abdulwahid Al-Nakhli (to Al-Wehda) and 5 more.
Nestor El Maestro is the current head coach of Al Najma. Under their leadership, the team has achieved a 21% win rate across 14 matches, averaging 0.79 points per game. Previously, Mário Silva managed the club for 1 seasons, recording 0 wins from 20 matches (a 0% win rate).
Al Najma hosts their home matches at the historic King Abdullah Sport City Stadium located in Buraydah (Buraidah). The stadium has a total seating capacity of 37,994 spectators, generating a vibrant home atmosphere during matchdays.
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