Neom SC

Neom Sports Club serves as the athletic division for the NEOM megaproject, a massive urban development initiative located in northwest Saudi Arabia. Although the organization traces its administrative roots to 1950 under the name Al-Suqoor Club, it has undergone a radical transformation 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]

On September 7, 2026, the team defeated the dominant Al-Hilal 2-0 at the latter's home ground. 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]