2015–16 Al-Hilal FC season explained

Club:Al-Hilal
Season:2015–16
Stadium:King Fahd Stadium
Chairman:Nawaf Bin Sa'ad
Chrtitle:President
Manager:Giorgos Donis
(until 18 May 2016)
Abdullatif Al-Hussaini (caretaker)
(until end of the season)
League:SPL
League Result:2nd
Cup1:Super Cup
Cup1 Result:Winners
Cup2:Crown Prince Cup
Cup2 Result:Winners
Cup3:King Cup
Cup3 Result:Semi-finals
Cup4 Result:2015

Semi-finals
2016: Round of 16

League Topscorer:
Carlos Eduardo (14)
Season Topscorer:
Carlos Eduardo (24)
Highest Attendance:53,263 vs Al-Ahli (29 September 2015, Champions League)
Lowest Attendance:1,190 vs Lekhwiya (25 August 2015, Champions League)
Average Attendance:11,872[1]
Prevseason:2014–15
Nextseason:2016–17
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The 2015–16 season was the Al-Hilal Saudi Football Club's 59th in existence and 40th consecutive season in the top flight of Saudi Arabian football. Along with Pro League, the club also competed in the AFC Champions League, Super Cup, Crown Prince Cup and the King Cup.

Players

Squad information

Players and squad numbers last updated on 23 February 2016.[2] [3]
Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No.NameNat.Position(s)Date of Birth (Age)Signed inContract untilSigned fromTransfer FeeNotes
Goalkeepers
1Khalid SharahiliGK1 July 201620072019[4] Youth systemN/A
22Fahad Al-ThunayanGK1 July 201620142016 Al-Taawon€1.8M[5]
28Abdullah Al-SudairyGK1 July 201620102018Youth systemN/A
30Mohammed Al-WakedGK1 July 201620132017Youth systemN/A
33Marwan Al-HaidariGK1 July 201620162020 Al-Nahda€0.3M[6]
Defenders
2Mohammed Al-BreikRB / RW1 July 201620142016Youth systemN/A
4Abdullah Al-ZoriCB / LB1 July 201620072019[7] Al-Nahda?
5Ahmed SharahiliCB / RB1 July 201620132018Youth systemN/A
12Yasser Al-ShahraniLB / RB1 July 201620122018 Al-Qadisiyah€3.5M[8]
23Kwak Tae-HwiCB1 July 201620142016[9] Al-Shabab€0.4M[10]
26DigãoCB1 July 201620142017[11] Fluminense€1.5M[12]
36Muteb Al-MufarrijDefender1 July 20162016Youth systemN/A
51Fahad GhaziDefender1 July 201620142017Youth systemN/A
70Mohammed JahfaliCB1 July 201620152020 Al-Faisaly€1.8M[13]
Midfielders
3Carlos EduardoCM / AM1 July 201620152018 FC Porto€7M[14]
6Mohammed Al-QarniDM / CM1 July 201620102018Youth systemN/A
7Salman Al-FarajAM / LM / LW1 July 201620082017Youth systemN/ACaptain
8Abdullah OtayfDM / CM1 July 201620132018 Al-Shabab€2.3M[15]
10Mohammad Al-ShalhoubAM / LW1 July 201619982017Youth systemN/A
11Abdullaziz Al-DawsariAM / LM1 July 201620072019Youth systemN/A
14Saud KaririDM1 July 201620142016 Al-IttihadFree[16] Second vice-captain
18Abdulmajeed Al-SawatCM / AM1 July 201620132020Youth systemN/A
19Khalid Ka'abiAM / RM / RW1 July 201620142016Youth systemN/A
24Nawaf Al-AbedLW / RW1 July 201620082018Youth systemN/A
25Faisel DarwishDM / CM / RM1 July 201620152020 Al-Raed€1.4M[17]
27Abdulkareem Al-QahtaniAM1 July 201620142018Youth systemN/A
29Salem Al-DawsariRM / RW1 July 201620112019Youth systemN/AVice-captain
37Abdulaziz Al-SharidDM1 July 201620142017Youth systemN/A
Forwards
9Aílton AlmeidaST / CF1 July 201620152016 FC Terek GroznyFree[18]
15Nasser Al-ShamraniST / CF1 July 201620132016 Al-Shabab€4.2M[19]
16Yousef Al-SalemST / CF1 July 201620132017 Al-EttifaqFree[20]
20Yasser Al-QahtaniST / CF1 July 201620052017 Al-Qadisiyah€5.3M[21]

Transfers

In

DatePlayerMoving fromFeeNotesSource
Younes Alaiwi Al-Shoalahhttps://web.archive.org/web/20160624093253/http://www.alhilal.com/en/news3757.html
Al-RaedReturn from loanhttp://www.arriyadiyah.com/node/912306/%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%A7%D8%B6%D8%A9-%D9%85%D8%AD%D9%84%D9%8A%D8%A9/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B4%D9%85%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%86%D9%8A-%D8%B3%D9%8A%D8%AD%D8%A7%D8%B3%D8%A8-%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A5%D8%B9%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%A9-%D8%A3%D9%81%D8%A7%D8%AF%D8%AA-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A8%D8%B1%D9%8A%D9%83
Carlos Eduardo FC Porto€7M+3M variableshttps://web.archive.org/web/20150728044720/http://www.alhilal.com/en/news3940.html
Aílton Almeida FC Terek GroznyFreehttps://web.archive.org/web/20150728044720/http://www.alhilal.com/en/news3940.html
Marwan Al-Haidari Al-Nahda€0.3Mhttp://www.almowaten.net/2015/11/%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%87%D9%84%D8%A7%D9%84-%D9%8A%D8%AA%D8%B9%D8%A7%D9%82%D8%AF-%D8%AD%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%B3-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D9%86%D8%AA%D8%AE%D8%A8-%D8%A7/

Out

DatePlayerMoving toFeeNotesSource
Thiago Neves Al Jazira€11Mhttp://www.thenational.ae/sport/football/al-jazira-agree-to-terms-with-al-hilals-thiago-neves-one-of-the-most-prominent-players-in-the-saudi-pro-league
Fayz Al-Sabiay Al-TaawonFreehttp://www.sportksa.net/main/archives/193465
Georgios Samaras West BromwichLoan Returnhttps://www.expressandstar.com/sport/2015/06/27/west-bromwich-albion-misfit-georgios-samaras-returns-injured/

On loan

DatePlayerLoaned toLoan FeeNotesLoan ExpirySource
Abdulellah Al-Fadhl Najran30 June 2016http://www.alriyadh.com/1064719
Al-Shabab€0.2Mwith an option to buy.30 June 2016http://www.alriyadh.com/1066588
Al-Raed30 June 2016http://www.arriyadiyah.com/node/909236/%D8%A7%D8%AE%D8%A8%D8%A7%D8%B1/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%A6%D8%AF-%D9%8A%D9%88%D9%82%D8%B9-%D9%85%D8%B9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A8%D9%8A%D8%B4%D9%8A-%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B4%D9%87%D8%B1%D9%8A
Hamed Al-Hamed Al-Raedhttp://www.al-sharq.com/news/details/362932#.VfsZlNJViko
Younes Alaiwi Al-Raed30 June 2016https://web.archive.org/web/20151222150547/http://www.alhilal.com/en/news4390.html
Abdullah Al-Shamekh Al-Raed30 June 2016https://web.archive.org/web/20151222150547/http://www.alhilal.com/en/news4390.html
Abdullah Al-Hafith Hajer30 June 2016https://web.archive.org/web/20151226063833/http://www.al-jazirahonline.com/news/2015/20151220/69850

Competitions

Overall

CompetitionFinal
First matchLast match
Saudi Super CupFinalWinners12 August 2015
Professional LeagueRound 1Runners-up19 August 201512 May 2016
Quarter-finalsSemi-finals25 August 2015
Crown Prince CupRound of 16Winners19 February 2016
Group stageRound of 1624 May 2016
Round of 32Semi-finals29 April 2016
Last Updated: 24 May 2016

Saudi Super Cup

See main article: 2015 Saudi Super Cup.

Pro League

See main article: 2015–16 Saudi Professional League.

Matches

All times are local, AST (UTC+3).

Crown Prince Cup

See main article: 2015–16 Saudi Crown Prince Cup. Al-Hilal started the tournament directly to the round of 16, as one of last year's finalists. All times were local, AST (UTC+3).

King Cup

See main article: 2016 King Cup. All times are local, AST (UTC+3).

2015 AFC Champions League

See main article: 2015 AFC Champions League.

Knockout stage

See main article: 2015 AFC Champions League knock-out stage.

Semi-finals

2016 AFC Champions League

See main article: 2016 AFC Champions League.

Knockout stage

See main article: 2016 AFC Champions League knock-out stage.

Round of 16

Statistics

Goalscorers

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13MFCarlos Eduardo141324024
29FWAílton Almeida60223316
320FWYasser Al-Qahtani60120110
415FWNasser Al-Shamrani4030007
4DFAbdullah Al-Zori5001017
619MFKhalid Kaabi1001125
716FWYousef Al-Salem2001014
29MFSalem Al-Dawsari3000014
97MFSalman Al-Faraj2010003
102DF2000002
12DFYasser Al-Shahrani1010002
70DFMohammed Jahfali1001002
24MFNawaf Al-Abed1010002
10MF1000012
1526DFDigão0000101
14MFSaud Kariri1000001
25MFFaisel Darwish1000001
11MFAbdullaziz Al-Dawsari1000001
Own goal0000011
Total521121091195
Last Updated: 24 May 2016

Assists

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110MF3000137
24MFNawaf Al-Abed6000017
325MFFaisel Darwish1022106
32DFMohammed Al-Breik5000005
3MFCarlos Eduardo3000115
429MFSalem Al-Dawsari2000204
15FWNasser Al-Shamrani1012004
812DFYasser Al-Shahrani0110103
4DFAbdullah Al-Zori2001003
9FWAílton Almeida3000003
7MFSalman Al-Faraj1011003
14MFSaud Kariri1000203
11MFAbdullaziz Al-Dawsari3000003
1216FWYousef Al-Salem2000002
1419MFKhalid Kaabi1000001
23DFKwak Tae-hwi1000001
26DFDigão1000001
70DFMohammed Jahfali0010001
20FWYasser Al-Qahtani1000001
Total371668563
Last Updated: 8 May 2016

Clean sheets

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11GKKhalid Sharahili101110013
222GK1000023
Total111110216
Last Updated: 24 May 2016

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Most Home Matches Attendance Average Teams. Saudi Pro League Statistics. slstat.com. 12 May 2016.
  2. Web site: Football First Team . alhilal.com . 15 September 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180827005348/http://www.alhilal.com/en/players1.html . 27 August 2018 . dead .
  3. Web site: Al-Hilal Information for 2015–2016 league season. slstat.com. 15 September 2015.
  4. Web site: شراحيلي يجدد مع الهلال عوضاً عن فترة إيقافه. Al-Riyadh. 1 August 2014 . 15 September 2015.
  5. Web site: الهلال ينهي التوقيع مع الحارس الثنيان لمدة عامين. Al-Riyadh. 11 July 2014 . 15 September 2015.
  6. Web site: الهلال يتعاقد رسمياً مع حارس المنتخب الأولمبي. almowaten.net. 21 November 2015. 23 February 2016.
  7. Web site: الزوري يجدد للهلال خمسة أعوام. Al-Riyadh. 8 January 2014 . 15 September 2015.
  8. News: الشهراني يرفض إغراء الأهلي ويوقع للهلال بـ 15 مليوناً. Okaz. 2 April 2013 . 15 September 2015.
  9. News: الهلال يجدد عقد الكوري كواك موسماً آخراً . arriyadiyah.com. 7 June 2015 . 15 September 2015.
  10. Web site: Al-Hilal club sign with the South Korean defender (Kwak Tae Hwi) . alhilal.com . 26 December 2013 . 15 September 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150925114119/http://www.alhilal.com/en/news2463.html . 25 September 2015 . dead .
  11. Web site: HH the Club's President signs with (Digão) for three years . alhilal.com . 10 January 2014 . 15 September 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160304111838/http://www.alhilal.com/en/news2519.html . 4 March 2016 . dead .
  12. Web site: Fluminense acerta a venda de Digão para o Al-Hilal por R$ 6,5 milhões. Globo Esporte. 30 December 2013. 15 September 2015.
  13. Web site: 18 مليون ريال تنقل الجحفلي للهلال . alriyadh.com. 31 December 2014. 15 September 2015.
  14. Web site: CARLOS EDUARDO NO AL-HILAL POR 7 MILHÕES DE EUROS . pt.blastingnews.com . 5 July 2015 . 15 September 2015 . 5 August 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150805065242/http://pt.blastingnews.com/futebol/2015/07/carlos-eduardo-no-al-hilal-por-7-milhoes-de-euros-00467157.html . dead .
  15. Web site: ١٠ ملايين ريال.. تنزع فتيل "القطيعة" بين الهلال والشباب . alarabiya.net. 12 February 2013 . 15 September 2015.
  16. Web site: سعود كريري "هلالي"... رسميا . alriyadh.com. 23 December 2013 . 15 September 2015.
  17. Web site: بالصور.. الهلال يوقع مع درويش الرائد لخمس سنوات . kooora.com. 31 December 2014 . 15 September 2015.
  18. Web site: AL-HILAL signs initial contracts with (Carlos Eduardo) and (Ailton Almeida) . alhilal.com . 4 July 2015 . 15 September 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150728044720/http://www.alhilal.com/en/news3940.html . 28 July 2015 . dead .
  19. Web site: رسمياً.. الشباب يوافق على انتقال الشمراني للهلال . alriyadh.com. 26 June 2013 . 15 September 2015.
  20. Web site: الهلال السعودي يتعاقد مع يوسف السالم. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304123758/http://ar.fifa.com/world-match-centre/nationalleagues/nationalleague=saudi-arabia-saudi-professional-league-2000000091/news/newsid/197/783/4/ . dead . March 4, 2016 . ar.fifa.com. 28 December 2012 . 15 September 2015.
  21. Web site: رسمياً.. ياسر القحطاني هلالي 100٪ والقادسية تسلم 11,250 مليون ريال من قيمة الانتقال . alriyadh.com. 6 August 2005 . 15 September 2015.

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