Al-Kharitiyath Sports Club (Arabic: نادي الخريطيات) is a Qatari sports club, best known for its football team of the Qatar Stars League. They are a relatively new club, having been formed in 1996 in the Al Kharitiyath region. They won the Qatari 2nd Division in 2004 meaning that they would play in the QSL the following season, however they were relegated on their very first season in the top flight. They once again regained their position in the Qatar Stars League in the 2008/09 season and have remained there as of the 2011/12 season.[2][3]
[edit] History
Al Kharitiyath is among the newest sports clubs in Qatar, having been formed in 1996 as Al-Hilal. Among the founders were:
- Sheikh Hamad bin Thamer Al Thani
- Sheikh Khalifa bin Thamer Al Thani
- Nasser Al-Mohammad Fadhalla
- Mubarak Saad
- Mishal Mohammed Al-Ansari
- Adel Ibrahim al-Malik
- Hassan Yousef al-Hakim
Upon its formation it was entered into the Qatari 2nd Division. After winning the 2nd Division title in 2004, it earned a spot in the top tier. It was renamed to what it is currently known as, Al Kharitiyath, on 19 October 2004 by decision of the vice-president of the Qatar Olympic Committee.
[edit] Honours
[edit] Domestic
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- 2003–04
- Runners Up (1): 2012
[edit] Current squad
[edit] First team
Al Kharitiyath in October 2011
- As of 14 February 2012
Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
For recent squad changes see: List of Qatari football transfers winter 2011–12.
[edit] Reserve team
Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
[edit] U-19 (Junior) Squad
As of December 21, 2011[4] Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
| No. |
|
Position |
Player |
| 1 |
 |
GK |
Talal al-Kaabi |
| 2 |
|
DF |
Abdullah al-Kaabi |
| 3 |
|
MF |
Naji Khaled |
| 4 |
|
DF |
Jassim al-Kaabi |
| 5 |
|
DF |
Abdulrahman Awad |
| 6 |
|
DF |
Meshal Shammari |
| 7 |
|
MF |
Mohammed Haithami |
| 8 |
|
MF |
Saud al-Suwaidi |
| 9 |
|
MF |
Abdullah Shammari |
| 10 |
|
FW |
Mohammed Aghaffrani |
| 11 |
|
FW |
Ibrahim Yahri |
| 12 |
|
MF |
Ali Khater |
| 13 |
|
DF |
Ahmed al Buanin |
| 14 |
 |
FW |
Abdou Sulaimani |
|
|
| No. |
|
Position |
Player |
| 15 |
|
DF |
Saeed al-Marri |
| 16 |
|
FW |
Ayed Shammari |
| 17 |
|
DF |
Abdulrahman Alshamlani |
| 18 |
|
MF |
Mohammed Mubarak |
| 19 |
|
DF |
Abdullah Mannai |
| 20 |
|
DF |
Youssef Muraikhi |
| 21 |
|
FW |
Eid Enezi |
| 22 |
|
GK |
Abdullah Yahri |
| 23 |
|
DF |
Basil Askar |
| 24 |
|
MF |
Khalid Yaf'i |
| 25 |
|
MF |
Adel al Mutaweh |
| 26 |
|
GK |
Khaled Omari |
| 27 |
 |
MF |
Karar Ahmed |
| 28 |
|
MF |
Abdulrahman Enezi |
|
[edit] U-17 (Cubs) Squad
As of December 21, 2011[5] Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
| No. |
|
Position |
Player |
| 1 |
|
GK |
Salmeen Zayed |
| 2 |
|
DF |
Musa Ahmed |
| 3 |
|
MF |
Jassem Fahad |
| 4 |
|
DF |
Salman Jowhar |
| 5 |
|
DF |
Hassan al Nuaimi |
| 6 |
|
DF |
Abdulrahman al-Marri |
| 7 |
|
MF |
Abdulkarim Issa |
| 8 |
|
MF |
Mohammed al-Marri |
| 9 |
|
MF |
Mohammed al Suwaidi |
| 10 |
|
FW |
Saeed Mannai |
| 11 |
|
FW |
Saad Shammari Eid |
| 12 |
|
MF |
Fahad al Shammari |
|
|
| No. |
|
Position |
Player |
| 13 |
|
DF |
Ibrahim Saleh |
| 14 |
|
FW |
Faisal Mohannadi |
| 15 |
|
DF |
Mubarak Youssef |
| 16 |
|
FW |
Adel Alawi |
| 17 |
 |
DF |
Mohammed Abdulmajid |
| 18 |
|
MF |
Mohammed al Shammari |
| 19 |
|
DF |
Mishari Faleh |
| 20 |
|
GK |
Issa Blooshi |
| 21 |
|
MF |
Ahmed Ghanem |
| 22 |
|
GK |
Zamil Ali Shammari |
| 23 |
|
DF |
Sheikh Abdullah Saleh |
| 26 |
|
GK |
Fawaz al Shammari |
|
[edit] Notable players
This list of former players includes those who received international caps while playing for the team, made significant contributions to the team in terms of appearances or goals while playing for the team, or who made significant contributions to the sport either before they played for the team, or after they left. It is clearly not yet complete and all inclusive, and additions and refinements will continue to be made over time.
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CAF
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AFC
CONMEBOL
UEFA
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[edit] Club officials
[edit] Managers
Last updated 30 December 2011.
[edit] Current technical staff
| Position |
Staff |
| Team manager |
Nasser Al Saadi |
| Reserve team manager |
Jamal Abdo |
| Coach |
Laurent Banide |
| Assistant coach |
Beyaooi Nasef |
| Fitness coach |
Ahmad Badr al-Din |
| Goalkeeping coach |
Mohammed Saud |
| Director of football |
Sheikh Khalifa bin Thamer Al Thani |
| Deputy director of football |
Mansour Musa Hassan |
| Team doctor |
Amin Abu Talib |
| Physiotherapist |
David Ramadan |
Last updated: December 2011
Source: Al Kharitiyath
[edit] Management
| Position |
Staff |
| President |
Sheikh Hamad bin Thamer Al Thani |
| Vice-president |
Mohammed bin Jabr |
| General Secretary |
Abdulrahman Al-Kaabi |
| Assistant Secretary |
Hassan Batal Al-Otaibi |
| Board Member |
Sheikh Khalifa bin Thamer Al Thani |
| Treasurer |
Abdul Rahim Mohammed Khalil |
Last updated: December 2011
Source: Board of Directors
[edit] References
[edit] External links
Hamad bin Thamer
Laurent Banide
Current season
