Throughout the history of Saudi football, the stadiums of the capital Riyadh have witnessed many exciting derbies. Among these derbies, the old and historic rivalry between Al-Taawoun and Al-Hilal stands out, in matches that bring together Al-Taawoun's rising ambition and Al-Hilal's long-standing experience.
This derby is one of the oldest and most important derbies in the Riyadh region, as it brings together two teams with a large fan base and great ambitions, not to mention a rich history of achievements and football talents.
In this report, we take a look at the history of the long-standing rivalry between Al-Taawoun and Al-Hilal in Saudi League matches, and we review some of the most prominent statistics and matches between the two teams, mentioning their most prominent stars who have contributed to enriching this derby.
A History Rich in Confrontations:
Al-Taawoun and Al-Hilal have met 23 times in the Saudi League, where Al-Hilal has won 14 matches, compared to 5 victories for Al-Taawoun, and the two teams have drawn in 4 matches.
The confrontations between Al-Taawoun and Al-Hilal have witnessed the scoring of 56 goals, at an average of 2.43 goals per match.
Al-Hilal is the team that has scored the most goals in its confrontations with Al-Taawoun, as it has scored 38 goals, while Al-Taawoun has scored 18 goals against Al-Hilal.
Distinctive Statistics and Figures:
Al-Hilal has the best record in its confrontations with Al-Taawoun in the Saudi League, where it has won 14 matches, compared to 5 victories for Al-Taawoun, while 4 matches ended in a draw.
Abdulrahman bin Abdullah Al-Ghareeb is the player with the most appearances in Al-Taawoun and Al-Hilal matches with 17 matches, while Fahad Al-Mولد is the top scorer in this rivalry with 7 goals.
The confrontations between Al-Taawoun and Al-Hilal in the Saudi League have witnessed 12 red cards, 7 of them for Al-Hilal, compared to 5 for Al-Taawoun.
Stars of the Derby:
Abdulrahman bin Abdullah Al-Ghareeb: Al-Taawoun's historic star, and the record holder for the most appearances in matches against Al-Hilal.
Fahad Al-Mولد: Al-Hilal's historic star, and the top scorer in this rivalry with 7 goals.
Omar Abdulrahman: Al-Hilal's former star, and scorer of two decisive goals against Al-Taawoun in the semi-final of the King's Cup 2017.
Georges Kwasi: Al-Taawoun's current star, and scorer of two goals against Al-Hilal in the 2023 Roshn Saudi League.
Abdul Fattah Asiri: Al-Hilal's current star, and scorer of a killer goal against Al-Taawoun in the 2023 Roshn Saudi League.
Unforgettable Matches:
In 2017, Al-Hilal qualified for the final of the King's Cup after defeating Al-Taawoun 2-1 in the semi-final.
In 2021, Al-Taawoun achieved a historic victory over Al-Hilal with a score of 3-1 in the Saudi Professional League.
In 2023, Al-Taawoun drew 2-2 with Al-Hilal in the 2023 Roshn Saudi League.
In conclusion, the rivalry between Al-Taawoun and Al-Hilal is one of the most important and exciting derbies in the Riyadh region, as it brings together two teams with a rich history of achievements and football talents.
And with every new meeting between them, new chapters are written in the story of the Riyadh derby, which embodies the passion of the capital's residents for football.
