Neom SC

Neom Sports Club operates as the athletic arm of the NEOM megaproject, a massive urban development initiative in Saudi Arabia. Founded in 1950, the organization has transformed from a local entity into a high-profile franchise competing in the Saudi Pro League. The club plays its home matches at the King Khalid Sport City Stadium in Tabuk Province, a venue with a seating capacity of 12,000.

The team manages a roster of 29 players with an average age of 26.5 years. This squad includes 10 foreign athletes and seven national team representatives. Neom SC focuses on developing future Saudi talent while investing heavily in youth and women's football programs to build a modern brand identity. [edit]

The club recently made headlines during the 2026/27 season by defeating Al-Hilal 2-0 at the latter's home ground on September 7, 2026. This result ended Al-Hilal's 47-game unbeaten run in the league and caused significant reaction among rival coaching staff. Simone Inzaghi later admitted the loss kept him awake due to the magnitude of the upset.

Before this major fixture, Neom SC secured a 3-0 victory against Al-Khaleej. The match against Al-Hilal featured Martinelli leading the opposition ranks. Media coverage described the outcome as a significant blow to the traditional power structure of the Saudi Professional League. [edit]