NEOM Sport Club: Exciting Football & Sports Club of Saudi Arabia

by Adeel
NEOM Sport Club - Saudi Pro League team based in Tabuk

INFO BOX

Facts About NEOM Sport Club:

  • Previous name: Al-Suqor Club (established 1965)
  • Current name: NEOM Sport Club (since December 2023)
  • Home stadium: King Khalid Sport City Stadium, Tabuk
  • League: Saudi Pro League (promoted April 2025)
  • Number of sports: 13 different sports
  • Ownership change: June 6, 2023
  • Saudi Pro League promotion: April 22, 2025
  • Women achievement: Won Women First Division League 2024-2025
  • International players: Egyptian, Brazilian, Senegalese and Saudi players

What is NEOM Sport Club

NEOM Sport Club (NEOM SC) is leading sports entity in Middle East. The club maintains a professional football team which competes in the top-tier football league in Kingdom, the Saudi Pro League.

NEOM SC achieved the feat of promotion to the Saudi Pro League officially in April 2025 by clinching the First Division League title. It is a massive success and a clear indication of how far the club has evolved.

The History of NEOM Sport Club

The story of NEOM Sport Club is quite remarkable:

Original Name: Al-Suqor Club

The club was founded in 1965 under the title Al-Suqor Club and retained this designation for almost 60 years.

Name Change and New Ownership

On June 6, 2023, Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman announced that the ownership of Al-Suqor Club had been handed over to NEOM as part of Saudi Arabia’s sports industry development plan.

On December 24, 2023, the club officially revealed its rebranded name: NEOM Sport Club along with a new modern logo.

Why This Change

The change aligns with Saudi Vision 2030. The key goals include:

  • Developing and promoting sports in the Kingdom
  • Attracting private sector investments
  • Making Saudi Arabia a sports leader
  • Supporting professional sports clubs

Where Does NEOM SC Play

NEOM Sport Club plays its home matches at King Khalid Sport City Stadium in Tabuk, a city in northwest Saudi Arabia.

What Sports Does NEOM SC Offer

NEOM SC is more than a football club it offers 13 different sports:

Main Sports:

  • ⚽ Football
  • 🏀 Basketball
  • 🥋 Martial arts
  • 🏓 Table tennis

Other Sports:

  • 🏸 Badminton
  • 🎱 Billiards
  • 🏐 Volleyball
  • 🤾 Handball (with an academy)

For Everyone:

  • Men, women and children teams
  • Programs for all ages
  • Beginner to advanced training

Notable Players at NEOM SC

NEOM SC has signed talented players from around the world:

PlayerPositionNationality
Ahmed HegaziDefenderEgyptian
RomarinhoForwardBrazilian
Salman Al-FarajMidfielderSaudi
Mbaye DiagneForwardSenegalese
Mohammed Al-BuraykDefenderSaudi
Ahmed Al-GhamdiForwardSaudi
Saed Bin RahmaMidfielderAlgerian

The presence of international stars shows NEOM SC’s ambition to become a global-level football club.

NEOM SC’s Road to the Saudi Pro League

On April 22, 2025, NEOM SC was promoted to the Saudi Pro League after dominating the First Division League (Yelo).

Reasons for promotion:

  • ✓ Yelo League champion
  • ✓ Top goal scoring team
  • ✓ Best attack in the league
  • ✓ Best defense in the league

Women’s Sports at NEOM SC

NEOM SC strongly supports women’s sports, operating a dedicated women’s department.

Recent Achievement:

The NEOM SC women’s football team won the Women’s First Division League in the 2024 – 2025 season their third title earning promotion to the Premier League.

Other Women’s Sports:

  • Basketball
  • Handball
  • Badminton
  • Taekwondo

The club is committed to equal sports opportunities for both men and women.

Why NEOM SC Matters

  • It reflects Saudi Arabia’s commitment to sports
  • It provides opportunities for all genders and ages
  • It attracts international talent
  • It supports Saudi Vision 2030
  • It encourages sports participation across society

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