Al Adalah Appoint Rodolfo Correia as Head Coach
AL AHSA – Al Adalah have officially appointed Portuguese coach Rodolfo Correia as the club's new head coach ahead of the 2026–27 Saudi First Division League season.
The appointment marks the beginning of a new chapter for Al Adalah as the club looks to build a competitive squad capable of returning to the Saudi Pro League.
Correia arrives with extensive experience in Saudi and Gulf football. He previously guided AlUla to the Saudi Second Division title in 2024 and has also managed Al Hilal's U19 team and the Bahrain Olympic National Team.
Earlier in his coaching career, the Portuguese tactician worked as an assistant to renowned managers Carlos Queiroz and Jesualdo Ferreira, gaining valuable experience at both club and international level.
According to the club, Correia was chosen for his strong understanding of Saudi and Gulf football, as well as his proven ability to develop teams and compete for promotion.
Speaking after his appointment, Correia expressed his excitement about taking charge of Al Adalah and said he is determined to build a strong team capable of meeting the club's ambitions and making the supporters proud.
Al Adalah last competed in the Saudi Pro League during the 2022–23 season. The Al Ahsa-based club finished 14th in the Saudi First Division League last season and will now hope that Correia can lead them back to the top flight.
Mohammed Saleh
Editor-in-ChiefMohammed is a veteran Saudi sports journalist with over 12 years of experience covering the Saudi Pro League and the Saudi national team. Formerly a senior reporter at a leading Riyadh-based sports daily, he founded Saudi League Spotlight to bring professional, English-language coverage of Saudi football to a global audience. Mohammed oversees all editorial decisions and leads our league news coverage.
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