Al Ettifaq FC is a professional Saudi football club based in the city of Dammam, competing in the Saudi Professional League. The team plays its home matches at the Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium. Founded in 1944, the club is one of the oldest in Saudi Arabia and is traditionally known as "The Commandos," wearing a distinctive orange and blue kit. Owned by the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund, the club has been managed by high-profile figures like Steven Gerrard. Al Ettifaq's history includes a golden era in the 1980s when they won two league titles (1983, 1987) and two Crown Prince Cups. The club has also been a consistent producer of Saudi internationals. In the modern era, backed by significant investment, Al Ettifaq has attracted global stars like Jordan Henderson and Moussa Dembélé, aiming to challenge the dominance of Al Hilal and Al Nassr. The fan base is passionate and expects a return to past glories. In short, Al Ettifaq is a historic club undergoing a ambitious transformation in the new era of Saudi football.