Many Al Hilal fans have Neymar Jr on the back of their shirts. Unfortunately, the Brazilian’s debut season was cut short in October after he tore his anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus in his left knee. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
The club's mascot is a shark known for eating up all the trophies
Al Hilal play at the Kingdom arena, an indoor arena that holds 26,000 fans
Al Hilal have won the domestic title 18 times
Al Hilal's hardcore supporters are known as ‘Blue Power’
Al Hilal are one of four top-flight clubs in Riyadh
The Saudi club are competing in four different competitions – the Saudi Pro League, the King’s Cup, the Saudi Super Cup and the Asian Champions League
Al Hilal were founded 66 years ago as Olympic Club
Large tifo’s are created by the fans for home games
Scarves are sold outside the ground. The garment has proved extremely popular in the Middle East
A young fan displays his scarf as he heads towards the stadium
Al Hilal are currently managed by Jorge Jesus of Portugal
They have featured in the AFC Champions League final more than any other club
Al Hilal’s biggest derby is against Al Nassr
The 67,000-seater King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh was closed recently for refurbishment and will more than 80,000 supporters when complete
Fans watch as the Moon rises over Riyadh
Many Al Hilal fans have Neymar Jr on the back of their shirts. Unfortunately, the Brazilian’s debut season was cut short in October after he tore his anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus in his left knee. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
The club's mascot is a shark known for eating up all the trophies
Al Hilal play at the Kingdom arena, an indoor arena that holds 26,000 fans
Al Hilal have won the domestic title 18 times
Al Hilal's hardcore supporters are known as ‘Blue Power’
Al Hilal are one of four top-flight clubs in Riyadh
The Saudi club are competing in four different competitions – the Saudi Pro League, the King’s Cup, the Saudi Super Cup and the Asian Champions League
Al Hilal were founded 66 years ago as Olympic Club
Large tifo’s are created by the fans for home games
Scarves are sold outside the ground. The garment has proved extremely popular in the Middle East
A young fan displays his scarf as he heads towards the stadium
Al Hilal are currently managed by Jorge Jesus of Portugal
They have featured in the AFC Champions League final more than any other club
Al Hilal’s biggest derby is against Al Nassr
The 67,000-seater King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh was closed recently for refurbishment and will more than 80,000 supporters when complete
Fans watch as the Moon rises over Riyadh
Photo Essay: Blue power - the fans of Al Hilal SFC
