Wikipedia / Emirates Club
Wikipedia / Emirates Club
Emirates Club () is a professional football club based in the city of Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. They play in the UAE Pro League after being promoted from the UAE First Division League. They play their home games at the Emirates Club Stadium.
History
Establishment
The club was established in 1969, from a merger of three local football teams: Al Ittihad, Al Ahly and Al Shaab under the name Oman Club. They were one of the first three teams along with Al Ahli and Al Oruba to play in the UAE league, however they would finish at last place with only 1 point.
In October 1982 the club name was changed to Al Qadsia, Two years later in July 1984 Al Qadsia was merged with Al Taliya and Al Nassr and became the club known today as Emirates Cultural Sport Club.
2010s
On 29 May 2011, Sheikh Ahmed bin Saqr al-Qassimi, Sheikh Mohammed bin Kayed Al Qasimi, Chairman of Emirates and Ras Al Khaimah Clubs, announced the merger of the two clubs in one club under the name Emirates Club, To be representative of the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah. Decision to merge came on the recommendation of Sheikh Saud bin Saqr al Qasimi, Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah. On 11 June 2011, the new composition of the club was announced.
Honors
Season-by-season record
Notes 2019–20 UAE football season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Arab Emirates.
Staff
Board Members
{| class="wikitable" |- ! Title ! Name |- | Chairman | Yousef Abdullah Al Batran |- | Vice Chairman | Yousef Ali Al Balushi |- | Second Vice Chairman | Khalil Ibrahim Al Taweel |- | Financial Manager | Thani Salem Al Shehhi |- | Youth Supervisor | Vacant |- | Investment Manager | Jamal Ahmed Al Qursi |- | Public Relation Manager | Adel Muhammad Al Khayal
Current squad
As of UAE First Division League:
Performance in AFC competitions
AFC Champions League history
Record by Country
Managerial history
* Served as caretaker coach.
See also
References
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