Overview
Abdul Rahman bin Saud Al Saud ( ʿAbd ar Raḥman bin Suʿūd Āl Suʿūd; 19 November 1946 – 29 July 2004) was a Saudi prince and the longtime president of the football club Al Nassr.
Biography
Prince Abdul Rahman was born in Riyadh on 19 November 1946. He was a son of King Saud. His mother was Al Jawhara bint Turki bin Ahmed Al Sudairi, who died when Prince Abdul Rahman was fifteen years old. Prince Abdul Rahman completed his education at Ma'had Al Anjal School.
Prince Abdul Rahman and his brother Prince Mishaal were the first sons of King Saud who declared allegiance to King Faisal, successor of the former, following the abdication of King Saud in 1964. His allegiance to King Faisal was announced on 25 November 1964. Then he began to serve as the director general of budget and finance at the ministry of finance.
He was well known as godfather of Al-Nassr Club as he spent more than 36 years as the president of the popular Saudi sports club. He was the head of Al-Nassr for 3 stints: (1960–1969), (1975–1997) and (2000–2005). His love of the team made him accept the challenge of being the president of a second division club and turning it to a champion.
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