About

Al-Ittihad Football Club, founded on 4 January 1927, is based in Jeddah and compete in the Saudi Pro League. The club is the oldest surviving sports institution in the country and has spent its entire history in the top flight. Walkouts presents a focused selection of signed football shirts and framed pieces celebrating the team’s most prized eras.

Home fixtures are played at the King Abdullah Sports City, a landmark venue in Jeddah with a capacity that places it among the largest stadia in Saudi Arabia. Domestically the club’s record includes fifteen league titles, a tally that underlines Al-Ittihad’s long run of success and helps explain strong demand for shirts from key seasons and cup finals, notably those tied to the Saudi El Clasico and the Jeddah Derby.

On the continental stage Ittihad are recognised for winning the AFC Champions League twice, including back-to-back triumphs that remain a high point for collectors. The side also finished fourth at the 2005 FIFA Club World Championship, a globally visible campaign that produced match photographs and final-day provenance often used to verify signed items.

Anniversary releases now feature in collector wishlists, most notably the 90th anniversary retro stripe crest issued in 2017, which tied a heritage motif to limited edition retail lines. Those anniversary shirts are chased for the combination of throwback styling and a clear production run linked to a club milestone.

Season and match magnets include the continental campaigns of 2004 and 2005 and the recent domestic return in 2022-23; shirts from those years are sought because they connect to decisive fixtures, continental finals and title-winning squads. Photographic match evidence from finals, plus documented player lists, means shirts from these seasons often carry stronger provenance than ordinary league issues.

Iconic away pieces appear regularly in sales, especially the 2005 black change shirt worn on the international stage, and collectors prize such items for appearances at the FIFA Club World Cup; examples with confirmed provenance and a black, FIFA Club World Cup link command attention. Signed retail demand is strong too, fanshop shirts, early production runs and player-issue variants are actively collected, and many consignments arrive with a COA or photo-match backing; note that supplier eras from Nike, Joma and Adidas can affect tag details and verification routes.

Provenance rules matter at Ittihad, where ACL and league print variations are documented and derby provenance from the Jeddah Derby or high-profile ties such as the Al Ain final leg and the Seongnam away win are referenced by specialists. For collectors seeking certified pieces, check match references from 2004 and the decisive 2005 campaigns and consult available photo-match evidence when evaluating signed shirts, and contact Walkouts for specialist framing and handling advice.

Collector Highlights

Iconic home kits

  • 2004 Yellow/black stripes AFC Champions League first Asian title
  • 2005 Yellow/black stripes AFC Champions League back-to-back winners
  • 2022–23 Yellow/black stripes Saudi Pro League champions

Iconic away kits

  • 2004 White AFC Champions League Seongnam away 5–0
  • 2005 White AFC Champions League Al Ain final leg
  • 2005 Black FIFA Club World Cup international stage

Anniversary shirts

  • 2017 90 years retro stripe crest

Collector seasons

  • 2004 AFC Champions League first continental crown
  • 2005 AFC Champions League historic repeat
  • 2022–23 Saudi Pro League title return

Honours

Al-Ittihad’s trophy record spans domestic dominance and continental pedigree, with a cabinet that stretches to 60 championships, 37 of them officially recognised. At home, the club has amassed fifteen league titles alongside ten King’s Cup titles, eight Crown Prince Cup wins, three Saudi Federation Cups and a Saudi Super Cup. On the Asian stage, the team secured two AFC Champions League titles in consecutive seasons, complemented by triumphs in the Asian Cup Winners’ Cup, the GCC Champions League and the Arab Champions League. The 2004 campaign is etched in memory for the 2004 Seongnam 5-0 away masterclass that turned the final, while victory over Al Ain in the 2005 second leg sealed a historic repeat. Their consistency is reflected in an IFFHS ranking of 288, and global credentials include a fourth-place finish at the FIFA Club World Championship. Collectively, these milestones chart a club built for decisive league runs and continent-shaping nights.

Legends & Leadership

Mohamed Noor is a recent key player from the 2000s, embodying the club’s surge in that decade with commanding midfield leadership that translated into decisive domestic runs and hard-edged continental performances.

Hamzah Idris is a legend player of the 1990s, remembered for clinical forward play that helped power Al-Ittihad through the club’s breakthrough era and set the standard for attacking intensity.

Ahmed Jamil is a legend player anchored in the 1990s, providing defensive authority and composure that underpinned title-chasing balance and resilience in demanding fixtures.

Nuno Espirito Santo is a manager of the early 2020s, noted for shaping a compact and disciplined side that translated well to both Saudi Pro League competition and high-stakes continental assignments.

Stadium

King Abdullah Sports City is the modern home of Al-Ittihad in Jeddah, providing a grand stage for league and continental fixtures. With a capacity of 62,345, the second-largest in Saudi Arabia, its sweeping bowl generates a formidable wall of sound when the Tigers take the field. The atmosphere peaks during the Saudi El Clasico against Al Hilal, a national showcase that draws intense focus across the country. Local pride surges in the Jeddah Derby with Al Ahli, where city bragging rights add a fierce edge to matchday. Beyond league play, King Abdullah Sports City has hosted pivotal Asian nights for the club, giving supporters a home for momentum-shifting performances. Modern facilities and access complement the spectacle, blending scale, visibility and acoustics into a match experience that feels both contemporary and deeply rooted in the club’s tradition.

Also known as
Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Sports City
Capacity
62345
Local derby
Jeddah Derby Al Ahli city rivalry

Authentication & Provenance

  • Verification ACL vs league prints differ
  • Suppliers Nike/Joma/Adidas eras; check tags
  • Provenance finals photo-match preferred

FAQ

Q: When was Al-Ittihad founded and where is the club based? A: The club was founded on 1927-01-04 and is based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Q: Which league do Al-Ittihad compete in? A: The team has always played in Saudi Arabia’s top flight, currently the Saudi Pro League.

Q: What is Al-Ittihad’s home ground and how many does it hold? A: Home matches are staged at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, with a capacity of 62,345.

Q: Who are Al-Ittihad’s biggest rivals? A: Nationally, Al-Hilal in the Saudi El Clasico; locally, Al Ahli in the Jeddah Derby.

Q: How do you verify the authenticity of signed memorabilia? A: Items can be accompanied by a COA or LOA for independent assurance of authenticity. Free worldwide shipping.