In the heart of Saudi Arabia sits a football team with an illustrious history dating back to 1937. Al-Ahli, a distinguished club at the fulcrum of Arabic football, lays foundations at the rather impressive King Abdullah Sports City.
The sum total of Al-Ahli's squad carries a hefty price tag, with a reported market value teetering around £144m, according to Transfermarkt.
Al-Ahli, this season, are into the throes of two tournament campaigns simultaneously. In their national Pro League, they sit comfortably at 4th place. And in a broader perspective, the club is making its mark on the international stage in the AFC Champions League Elite (West Region).