Al-Fayha FC

For 64 years, Al-Fayha competed in the lower divisions of Saudi football, far from the spotlight of the top flight. Founded in 1953 in Al Majma'ah, a city in the Sudair region north of Riyadh, the club served as the primary sporting institution for a close-knit community. Through decades of modest budgets and limited infrastructure, Al-Fayha developed a culture of resilience and organization that would prove invaluable when they finally reached the top flight. The club's long years in the lower divisions were not wasted — they built the administrative and footballing foundations that would sustain a competitive Saudi Pro League presence. On April 29, 2017, Al-Fayha won promotion to the Pro League for the first time, capping a 2-1 home win against Ohod that sent the city into celebration.