2012 King Cup of Champions
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| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
| Dates | 22 April – 18 May 2012 |
| Teams | 8 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Al-Ahli |
| Runners-up | Al-Nassr |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 14 |
| Goals scored | 45 (3.21 per match) |
| Top goal scorer | Élton (5 goals) |
The 2012 King Cup of Champions, or The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Cup, was the 37th season of King Cup of Champions since its establishment in 1957, and the 5th under the current edition. Al-Ahli were the defending champions.
Al-Ahli won the title for the second time in a row and their twelfth title overall after beating Al-Nassr 4–1 in the final.
| Team | Qualifying method | App* | Last App |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Shabab | 2011–12 Professional League champions | 5 | 2011 |
| Al-Ahli | 2011–12 Professional League runners-up | 5 | 2011 |
| Al-Hilal | 2011–12 Professional League 3rd place | 5 | 2011 |
| Al-Ettifaq | 2011–12 Professional League 4th place | 4 | 2011 |
| Al-Fateh | 2011–12 Professional League 5th place | 2 | 2010 |
| Al-Ittihad | 2011–12 Professional League 6th place | 5 | 2011 |
| Al-Nassr | 2011–12 Professional League 7th place | 5 | 2011 |
| Al-Faisaly | 2011–12 Professional League 8th place | 2 | 2011 |
* Number of appearance in King Cup of Champions since the 2008 season .
