Intensifying Competition in U-14, U-13, U-12, and U-11 Leagues

2026-03-02
16:57:33

The intensity of competition is increasing in the under-14, under-13, under-12, and under-11 youth leagues for the 2025-2026 season, as these leagues reach their halfway point.

These leagues feature 488 teams across 17 cities, with a total of 3,065 matches taking place.

* U14 League

To date, 536 matches have been played in the under-14 league out of a total of 852. Thirteen rounds of the competition have been completed, and these matches have seen 2,452 goals scored, averaging 4.57 goals per match.

457 matches in the Under-14 League ended in victory, while 79 ended in a draw, including 60 matches with goals.

Referees issued 1,310 yellow cards and 132 red cards across 536 matches.

* U13 League:

Thirteen rounds of the Under-13 Youth League have been completed so far.

The competition has seen 574 matches played out of a total of 879, with 2,717 goals scored, averaging 4.73 goals per match.

511 matches ended in victory, while 63 ended in a draw, including only 12 goalless draws. Referees issued 1,040 yellow cards and 90 red cards.

* U12 League:

The Under-12 League has seen 425 matches played so far out of a total of 727, with 10 rounds completed. A total of 2,156 goals have been scored, averaging 5.07 goals per match.

388 matches ended in a win, while 31 ended in a draw (a draw with goals) and 6 ended in a draw (a draw without goals). A total of 373 yellow cards and 29 red cards were issued.

* U11 League:

The Under-11 League has seen 394 matches played so far out of a total of 607, with 10 rounds completed. A total of 1,415 goals have been scored, averaging 3.59 goals per match.

So far, 336 matches have been played in the Under-11 League, with 58 ending in a draw, including 19 draws with goals. Referees have issued 231 yellow cards and only 9 red cards.

The upcoming rounds of the Youth Leagues will be played at the beginning of April, with clubs competing to accumulate more points before the decisive stages of the leagues.

The Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) invited public and private clubs and academies to register for the buds Leagues across its four age categories. This season sees the participation of eight new teams.

It is worth noting that the four age-group Youth Leagues are part of the SAFF's efforts to empower young talent by organizing these competitions throughout the Kingdom. This initiative stems from the SAFF's strategic objectives to develop competitions and enable young players to participate in football across all regions of the Kingdom and in different age groups.