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Emirates Club
نادي الإمارات
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| Full name |
Emirates Cultural and Sports Club |
| Nickname(s) |
The Falcons |
| Founded |
1969; 55 years ago (1969) |
| Ground |
Emirates Club Stadium |
| Ground Capacity |
4,830 |
| Chairman |
Yousef Al Batraan |
| Manager |
Walter Zenga |
| League |
UAE Pro League |
| 2022–23 |
2nd (promoted) |
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Emirates Club (Arabic: نادي الإمارات) 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
- UAE Division One: 6
- 1977–78, 1983–84, 1996–97, 2002–03, 2012–13, 2019–20
- UAE President Cup: 1
- UAE Super Cup: 1
Season-by-season record
| Season |
Lvl. |
Tms. |
Pos. |
President's Cup |
League Cup |
| 2008–09 |
2 |
16 |
2nd |
Round of 16 |
— |
| 2009–10 |
1 |
12 |
11th |
Champions |
First Round |
| 2010–11 |
2 |
8 |
2nd |
Quarter-Finals |
— |
| 2011–12 |
1 |
12 |
11th |
Round of 16 |
First Round |
| 2012–13 |
2 |
14 |
1st |
Preliminary Round |
— |
| 2013–14 |
1 |
14 |
11th |
Round of 16 |
First Round |
| 2014–15 |
1 |
14 |
10th |
Round of 16 |
First Round |
| 2015–16 |
1 |
14 |
12th |
Quarter-Finals |
First Round |
| 2016–17 |
1 |
14 |
11th |
Quarter-Finals |
First Round |
| 2017–18 |
1 |
12 |
11th |
Round of 16 |
First Round |
| 2018–19 |
1 |
14 |
13th |
Quarter-Finals |
Quarter-Finals |
| 2019–20 |
2 |
11 |
1st |
Preliminary Round |
— |
| 2020–21 |
2 |
11 |
2nd |
Quarter-Finals |
— |
| 2021–22 |
1 |
14 |
14th |
Round of 16 |
First Round |
| 2022–23 |
2 |
17 |
2nd |
Round of 16 |
— |
Notes 2019–20 UAE football season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Arab Emirates.
Staff
Board Members
| 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 |
Last updated: 15 July 2023
Source: Al Bayan
Current squad
As of UAE Pro League:
| No. |
|
Position |
Player |
| 1 |
|
GK |
Suhail Abdulla (on loan from Al-Wasl) |
| 3 |
 |
DF |
Luan Alemão |
| 4 |
|
DF |
Ahmed Eisa |
| 5 |
 |
DF |
Uroš Vitas |
| 6 |
|
MF |
Salem Ali Ibrahim |
| 7 |
|
MF |
Ismail Al Hammadi |
| 8 |
 |
MF |
Andrés Iniesta |
| 9 |
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FW |
Paco Alcácer (on loan from Sharjah) |
| 10 |
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FW |
Lithierry |
| 11 |
|
MF |
Abdullah Al-Nuaimi |
| 12 |
|
DF |
Rashed Al-Zaabi U21 |
| 14 |
|
DF |
Firas Al-Khaseebi |
| 15 |
 |
MF |
Al Sanousi Al Hadi |
| 16 |
|
DF |
Mohamed Jalal |
| 17 |
|
GK |
Saoud Al-Hosani |
| 19 |
 |
DF |
Salim Al-Rawahi |
| 20 |
 |
MF |
Oumar Keita U21 |
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| No. |
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Position |
Player |
| 22 |
|
GK |
Marwan Al-Khodaim |
| 23 |
|
DF |
Fahad Sabeel |
| 24 |
|
DF |
Rashed Abdulla |
| 27 |
|
GK |
Ibrahim Al-Kaebi |
| 30 |
 |
MF |
Franck Kom |
| 34 |
|
FW |
Fahad Badr |
| 35 |
 |
DF |
Philemon Seyi |
| 44 |
|
MF |
Sultan QasemU21 |
| 50 |
|
DF |
Saif Al-Dera |
| 60 |
|
FW |
Pavle Obradović |
| 66 |
|
GK |
Ahmed Al-Marzouqi |
| 70 |
|
DF |
Amran Al-Jassasi |
| 77 |
|
FW |
Yaqoub Yousif |
| 92 |
|
MF |
Khalifa Abdullah |
| 99 |
|
FW |
Ebrahim Al-Mesmari |
| – |
 |
DF |
Leo Osaki |
| – |
 |
MF |
Dia Saba |
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Out on loan
| No. |
|
Position |
Player |
| 40 |
 |
MF |
Furkan Ahmed (on loan to Masfout) |
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Performance in AFC competitions
AFC Champions League history
| Season |
Round |
Club |
Home |
Away |
Aggregate |
| 2011 |
Group D |
 Zob Ahan |
0–1 |
1–2 |
3rd |
 Al-Rayyan |
2–0 |
0–2 |
 Al-Shabab |
2–1 |
1–4 |
Record by Country
Managerial history
* Served as caretaker coach.
| Name |
Nat. |
From |
To |
Ref. |
| Khaled Ben Yahia |
 |
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January 2005 |
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| Dragan Gugleta |
 |
January 2005 |
November 2005 |
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| Reinhard Fabisch |
 |
November 2005 |
November 2006 |
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| Ahmad Al-Ajlani |
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December 2006 |
2007 |
|
| Pintado |
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July 2007 |
December 2007 |
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| Sofiène Hidoussi |
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December 2007 |
April 2008 |
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| Eid Baroot |
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April 2008 |
2008 |
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| Shaker Abdel Fattah |
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2008 |
November 2008 |
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| Ebrahim Ghasempour |
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November 2008 |
March 2009 |
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| Ahmad Al-Ajlani |
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March 2009 |
January 2010 |
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| Eid Baroot |
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January 2010 |
2010 |
|
| Ghazi Ghrairi |
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June 2010 |
December 2011 |
|
| Lotfi Benzarti |
|
December 2011 |
2012 |
|
| Júnior dos Santos |
|
October 2012 |
March 2013 |
|
| Sérgio Alexandre |
|
March 2013 |
2013 |
|
| Eid Baroot |
|
June 2013 |
December 2013 |
|
| Paulo Comelli |
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December 2013 |
May 2016 |
|
| Theo Bücker |
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June 2016 |
December 2016 |
|
| Noureddine Abidi* |
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December 2016 |
December 2016 |
|
| Ivan Hašek |
 |
December 2016 |
October 2017 |
|
| Noureddine Abidi |
|
October 2017 |
March 2018 |
|
| Nizar Mahrous |
 |
March 2018 |
May 2018 |
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| Jalel Kadri |
|
June 2018 |
May 2019 |
|
| Eid Baroot |
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June 2019 |
October 2019 |
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| Gjoko Hadžievski |
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November 2019 |
June 2021 |
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| Tarik Sektioui |
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July 2021 |
December 2021 |
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| Ayman El Ramadi |
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December 2021 |
June 2022 |
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| Fathi Labidi |
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June 2022 |
February 2023 |
|
| Mohammed Al Jalboot |
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February 2023 |
September 2023 |
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| Lluís Planagumà |
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September 2023 |
December 2023 |
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| Aaref Al Shehhi* |
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December 2023 |
January 2024 |
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| Walter Zenga |
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January 2024 |
Present |
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See also
In Spanish: Emirates Club para niños
- List of football clubs in the United Arab Emirates
Iran
Qatar
Saudi Arabia