They are also the inaugural champions of the Saudi Pro League in its current iteration, in 2008-09, a title they won again in 2022-23. They are the only club in history to win back-to-back AFC Champions League titles, doing so in 2004 and 2005.
Al Ittihad are currently home to some of the biggest names in football, with 2022 Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema their captain and FIFA World Cup winners Laurent Blanc and N’Golo Kante their manager and midfielder, respectively.
