After Al Ahly's Victory, Saudi Arabia Strengthens Its Lead in Asian Club Rankings
Saudi football continued its continental dominance after the Asian Football Confederation announced the latest club competition rankings for the 2025-2026 season, with Saudi Arabia retaining the top spot in Asia.
The Saudi Roshan League clubs came out on top with 132.545 points, benefiting from the strong results achieved by Saudi teams in continental competitions during the current season.
Al-Ahli's victory in the Asian Champions League for the elite contributed to enhancing Saudi Arabia's superiority, alongside Al-Nassr reaching the final of the Asian Champions League and securing the runner-up position.
Japan ranked second in the continental classification with 120.410 points, after its clubs delivered strong performances, most notably Machida Zelvia reaching the elite final.
Gamba Osaka's victory in the AFC Champions League 2 further strengthened the position of Japanese football, following their 1-0 win over Al-Nassr in the final match.
South Korea ranked third with 87.334 points, benefiting from the good results achieved by its clubs in various Asian tournaments, in addition to the accumulation of points over past seasons.
The Saudi Roshan League clubs came out on top with 132.545 points, benefiting from the strong results achieved by Saudi teams in continental competitions during the current season.
Al-Ahli's victory in the Asian Champions League for the elite contributed to enhancing Saudi Arabia's superiority, alongside Al-Nassr reaching the final of the Asian Champions League and securing the runner-up position.
Japan ranked second in the continental classification with 120.410 points, after its clubs delivered strong performances, most notably Machida Zelvia reaching the elite final.
Gamba Osaka's victory in the AFC Champions League 2 further strengthened the position of Japanese football, following their 1-0 win over Al-Nassr in the final match.
South Korea ranked third with 87.334 points, benefiting from the good results achieved by its clubs in various Asian tournaments, in addition to the accumulation of points over past seasons.