Brendan Rodgers Takes the Reins: A New Era Dawns at Al-Qadisiyah
16 December 2025
Brendan Rodgers Arrives at Al-Qadisiyah
Al-Qadisiyah Saudi Club officially announced today, Tuesday, the appointment of Irish coach Brendan Rodgers to take charge of the first team in the upcoming period.
The club's official X account posted a video of Rodgers and wrote: "The great coach has arrived... now in Al-Khobar".
Rodgers' signing follows the dismissal of Spanish coach Michel Gonzalez, who was sacked last Sunday after a downturn in form.
Context and Next Steps
Al-Qadisiyah sit fifth with 17 points, ten behind the leaders; they were eliminated from the King Cup in the quarterfinals after a 5-4 penalty shootout loss to Al-Ahli Jeddah.
Rodgers, 52, has previously led Liverpool from 2012 to 2015, and has also guided Leicester City, Watford, Swansea City, Chelsea, and Celtic—twice, most recently 2023 to 2025, bringing European and Premier League experience to the Saudi club.
Punchline 1: Rodgers' playbook is so precise, even the dunes are learning offside positions.
Punchline 2: In Saudi Arabia, a coach with Rodgers’ patience might finally teach the clock how to win matches on time.
