2017–18 Al-Ahli Saudi FC season

The 2017–18 season was Al-Ahli's 42nd consecutive season in the top flight of Saudi football and 80th year in existence as a football club. They entered this season looking to rebound from a disappointing 2016–17 campaign, when they finished as runners-up in both the league and King Cup. Al-Ahli also participated in the King Cup, and both the 2017 and 2018 edition of the AFC Champions League. The season covered the period from 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2018.

AFC Champions League squad
Source: AFC Champions League squad'''

Overview
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 * Professional League
 * Professional League


 * 2nd
 * 11 August 2017
 * 12 April 2018
 * King Cup
 * King Cup
 * King Cup


 * Round of 32
 * Semi-finals
 * 6 January 2018
 * 30 March 2018
 * 2017 Champions League
 * 2017 Champions League


 * Quarter-finals
 * Quarter-finals
 * 22 August 2017
 * 12 September 2017
 * 2018 Champions League
 * 2018 Champions League

! Total
 * Group stage
 * Round of 16
 * 12 February 2018
 * 14 May 2018

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

King Cup
Al-Ahli entered the 2018 King Cup in the Round of 32 and were drawn away to Al-Shoulla. In the next round, Al-Ahli faced Al-Orobah at home. They progressed to the Quarter-finals after beating them 6–0. The Quarter-finals saw Al-Ahli defeat Al-Fayha on penalties away from home. In the Semi-finals, Al-Ahli lost to Al-Faisaly in controversial manner.

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

Crown Prince Cup
Al-Ahli will enter the Crown Prince Cup in the Round of 16 alongside the other Pro League teams. On 19 September 2017, it was announced that the tournament was cancelled.

Appearances

 * Last updated on 14 May 2018.

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! colspan=16 style=background:#dcdcdc; text-align:center|Defenders

! colspan=16 style=background:#dcdcdc; text-align:center|Midfielders

! colspan=16 style=background:#dcdcdc; text-align:center|Forwards

! colspan=14 style=background:#dcdcdc; text-align:center| Players sent out on loan this season

! colspan=14 style=background:#dcdcdc; text-align:center| Player who made an appearance this season but have left the club


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Goalscorers
Last Updated: 14 May 2018

Clean sheets
Last Updated: 17 April 2018