Shabab Al-Ahli Dubai FC
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Shabab Al- Ahli Dubai FC was also known as “Red Knights” is a professional football association based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. They currently play for the UAE Pro League and is one of the dominant teams. Shabab Al- Ahli Club formed in the year 1958 in Dubai, its owner is Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum – Crown prince of Dubai, deputy chairman being Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, leading person Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed as the head of Shabab Al- Ahli Football Company.
In record until 2018, Shabab Al – Ahli Dubai has won the League title 7 times (1974–75, 1975–76, 1979–80, 2005–06, 2008–09, 2013–14, 2015–16) 8 UAE's President Cup titles (1974–75, 1976–77, 1977–78, 1995–96, 2001–02, 2003–04, 2007–08, 2012–13), 4 UAE super Cup titles (2009, 2013, 2014, 2015) and 3 UAE League Cup titles (2011–12, 2013–14, 2016–17). As per IFFHS (International Federation of Football History and Statistics), they have been recognized as 7th best Asian Club along with ranked 110th in the world and 4th in Asia.
2 Star Jersey |
As of July 2016, Teams which have won the UAE League Title more than five times can represent 1 star in their jersey symbolizing supremacy. Ahli- 10 Titles* 3 Leagues have been accepted to be credited as stars including UAE Pro League Title - 7 and UAE League Cup Title - 3.
History , Formation, Logo Transformation
1970-2006 |
The first logo reflects a falcon placed above a football underneath written as “AL Ahli Club” horizontally.
2006-2017 |
2017- Present |
After
the famous name given to the “Red Knights” in 2006, the logo changed to a
one-sided faced horse in white alongside the year which was the club formed and
the initials “A C” representing Al Ahli Club.
Clash of Clubs
Al-Ahli encounter with Al-Ain FC has always been the popular
contest between them in the UAE Pro League. It has been since 1970’s period
until now which excites the supporters for a thrilling match to be played.
Famous footballers of Al-Ain such as Omar Abdulrahman, Mohammad Abdulrahman,
Marcus Berg, Caio showcase their talent for a splendid result against their
rival Shabab Al-Ahli.
According to the Head-To-Head Statistics, Al Ain
has a better record of winning 16 times out of 22 matches and Shabab Al Ahli
winning only 7.
President Cup’s Final 2014, a match played between Al Ain FC
and Shabab- AL Ahli Dubai, where Defender Walid Abbas gaining possession from
Al Ain’s attacker Omar Abdulrahman.
Final Score was AL-Ain 1-0 Shabab Al Ahli.
Grounds
The official stadium of Shabab Al Ahli club is
called Rashid Stadium currently located in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates
which was named after Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum. It was built in the
year 1948. The stadium can host up to 10,000 people.
Rashid Stadium |
Vision
To be the most excelling
team in grounds of domestic, regional and international level.