Al-Ahli Saudi Arabia stands on the brink of one of the most significant matches in their history—a final that could etch their name as AFC Champions League winners for the first time. Under German manager Matthias Jaissle, the team faces Japan’s Kawasaki Frontale, not just as a final but as an opportunity to make history and fulfill a grand dream. The Green Eagles of Jeddah enter the match with their full technical arsenal, aiming to secure their first continental club title.

In goal, experienced goalkeeper Édouard Mendy, a former European champion with Chelsea, will guard the net as he has in all key matches this season. Mendy, who shone in the UEFA Champions League, now seeks to add another major honor to his career in Asia.

In defense, the central pairing consists of Roger Ibañez, the towering Brazilian defender, and Merih Demiral, the combative Turkish center-back. Flanking them are Ali Majrashi on the right and Ezgjan Alioski, the North Macedonian left-back, completing the defensive structure.

In midfield, Franck Kessié, the powerful Ivorian, plays a pivotal role in both playmaking and disrupting opponents’ attacks. Alongside him, Ziyad Al-Johani provides relentless energy and pressing to balance the midfield.

On the wings, Al-Ahli relies on two speedy and creative players: Riyad Mahrez, the Algerian superstar on the right, and Galeno, the former Porto winger on the left, whose technical skills are crucial to the team’s attacking play.

Up front, Roberto Firmino, Al-Ahli’s Brazilian captain, serves as the playmaker behind the striker, tasked with feeding the attack. With his European championship experience and years of brilliance at Liverpool, he is one of the team’s key figures.

Leading the line is Ivan Toney, the prolific English striker, who is Al-Ahli’s primary hope for breaking down Kawasaki’s defense. The star-studded lineup and international experience of Al-Ahli’s players have made them serious contenders, and they are now just one step away from creating history.