Neom Sports Club () is a
Saudi
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professional
football
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club currently based in
Tabuk
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, named after
planned urban area
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Neom
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. It competes in the
Saudi Pro League
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from 2025–26, the top tier of the
Saudi Arabian football system after promotion from
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in 2024–25.
History
Al-Suqoor Club: 1965–2023
The club was founded in 1965 under the name of ''Al-Suqoor Club'', which literally translates to “Falcons” in Arabic. It played mainly in
Saudi Third Division
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History
The Saudi FF created a new league called the Third Division League, consisting of 32 teams, and divided into four r ...
and
Saudi Second Division
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. In 2011 Al-Suqoor finished second and were promoted in
Saudi First Division
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, the second tier of professional
football in Saudi Arabia
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, for first time in their history. The team finished last in their first season and were relegated. During the 2021–22 season, Al-Suqoor defeated
Al-Qous 2–1 in the Third Division final to become the inaugural champions.
Neom takeover: 2023–present
On June 5, 2023, the Saudi sports ministry said that football Club Al-Suqoor will be turned into a company and owned by
NEOM
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. On 24 December 2023, the club changed its name to Neom Sports Club. On 22 April 2025, the club secured their first-ever promotion to the
Saudi Pro League
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following a 3–0 away victory over
Al-Arabi.
Honours
*
Saudi First Division League
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(tier 2)
**Winners (1):
2024–25
*
Saudi Second Division League
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(tier 3)
**Winners (1):
2023–24
**Third place (1):
2010–11
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*
Saudi Third Division League (tier 4)
**Winners (1):
2021–22
Colours
Al-Suqoor played mainly in black and gold colours. When Neom was introduced, they were presented in dark orange main kits and white reserve ones.
Players
Current squad
'
Out on loan
Notable players
''For all players with a Wikipedia article see
:Neom SC players.''
The footballers enlisted below have international caps for their respective countries. Players whose name is listed in bold represented their countries.
;Saudi Arabia
*
Mohammed Al-Amri
*
Ali Al-Asmari
Ali Al-Asmari (; born 12 January 1997) is a Saudi Arabian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Saudi Arabian club Neom
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*
Sultan Al-Balawi
*
Mohammed Al-Breik
Mohammed Ibrahim Mohammed Al-Breik (; born 15 September 1992) is a Saudi Arabian professional professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Saudi First Division League club Neom.
Club career
Mohammed Al-Breik was at the Al-Hilal youth ac ...
*
Salman Al-Faraj
*
Abdulrahman Al-Ghamdi
*
Ahmed Al-Ghamdi
*
Abbas Al-Hassan
Abbas Sadiq Nasser Al-Hassan (; born 22 February 2004) is a Saudi Arabian professional Association football, footballer who plays as a Midfielder (association football), midfielder for Saudi First Division League club Neom SC, Neom.
Club career ...
*
Fahad Abo Jaber
*
Aiedh Al-Joni
*
Saod Al-Kaebari
*
Osama Al-Khalaf
*
Maan Al-Khodari
*
Ahmed Al-Suhail
*
Mohammed Harzan
*
Riyadh Sharahili
Riyadh Mohammed Mohammed Husami Sharahili (; born 28 April 1993) is a Saudi professional footballer who plays for Neom as a midfielder. He also played for the Saudi Arabia national team.
Career
Sharahili began his career at the youth teams of ...
*
Mustafa Malayekah
Mustafa Malayekah (; born 21 May 1986) is a Saudi Arabian football (soccer), football player who currently plays as a Goalkeeper (association football), goalkeeper for Neom SC, Neom.
He made his debut with Al-Ansar FC (Medina), Al-Ansar in the ...
;Africa
*
Saïd Benrahma
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*
Mohamed Benyahia
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Club career
In June 2015, Benyahia signed a two-year contract with USM Alger.
On 21 ...
*
Ahmed Hegazi
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Hegazi ...
*
Samuel Owusu
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Club career
Radnik Surdulica
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*
Alfa Semedo
*
Mbaye Diagne
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*
Mohamed M'Bareck
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*
Abdulkader Mjarmesh
Abdulkader Mjarmesh (; born 25 June 1988) is a Syrian footballer who plays for Salalah SC in Oman First Division League.
Club career
On 22 September 2014, he signed a one-year contract with Oman Professional League club, Al-Nasr S.C.S.C.
A ...
Personnel
Club officials
Managerial history
Past seasons
Key
* GS = Group stage
* QF = Quarter-finals
* SF = Semi-finals
See also
*
List of football clubs in Saudi Arabia
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List
*Saudi Arabia has up to 172 clubs.
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Clubs
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Neom SC (women)
External links
NEOMat Saudi Arabian Football Federation
References
{{DEFAULTSORT:Suqoor
Football clubs in Saudi Arabia
Association football clubs established in 1965
Association football clubs established in 2023
1965 establishments in Saudi Arabia
2023 establishments in Saudi Arabia
Football clubs in Tabuk Province
Tabuk, Saudi Arabia