Houssem Aouar has described his first league title victory as a moment he will cherish for the rest of his life after playing a pivotal role in Al Ittihad’s Saudi Pro League triumph.
The 26-year-old midfielder, who represents Algeria at the international level, celebrated his maiden major trophy as a professional footballer following a commanding season with the Saudi club.
In an emotional reflection shared with the league’s official media, Aouar acknowledged both the difficulty and significance of the achievement.
“Winning a championship title is a first for me. It’s always a powerful feeling. I’ll remember it all my life, my whole career,” Aouar said.
Having spent years pursuing silverware, the former Lyon star underlined the intense demands and level of consistency required to emerge as champions over the course of a full league campaign.
“It’s been a long journey, and winning a championship is one of the hardest things to achieve because it rewards the strongest and most consistent team over a season, which makes sense.”
Aouar, who joined Al Ittihad in search of new challenges, found himself at the heart of a title-winning squad that proved dominant throughout the campaign.
The Saudi Pro League has grown in prominence in recent years, drawing international talent and increasing competitiveness across the board.
Despite that, Aouar and his teammates were able to maintain their composure and superiority across the season.
“This season, we were the best team in Saudi Arabia. I am very proud to have won my first league title with Al Ittihad, and I will never forget this title with this club and its fans who supported us. It is a huge source of pride for me.”
The midfielder’s triumph marks a significant personal milestone after years of professional football in Europe and now in the Middle East.
It also represents a career breakthrough that he hopes will be the first of many titles.
Aouar’s heartfelt remarks underscore the emotional weight of the victory—not just for him as an individual, but for the entire club and its supporters who stood behind the team throughout the campaign.
As he basks in the pride of this achievement, his focus may now shift to building on this success and continuing to elevate his game on both domestic and international stages.
