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Starting from the 2013–14 season the name was changed from '''UAE Pro League''' to '''UAE Arabian Gulf League''', which was named |
Starting from the 2013–14 season the name was changed from '''UAE Pro League''' to '''UAE Arabian Gulf League''', which was named by the chairman of the [[UAE Pro League Committee|Pro League Committee]].<ref>{{cite web|title=New League name announced by H.E. Mohammed Thani Murshed Al Romaithi - News - UAE Pro League Committee|url=http://www.uae.agleague.ae/en/news/new-name.html|website=www.uae.agleague.ae}}</ref> After five months of the name change, a 70 million AED one-year renewable partnership deal was announced with Arabian Gulf Development to be named Official Title Partner,<ref>{{cite web|title=Arabian Gulf Development introduced as new Title Sponsor for the Arabian Gulf League - News - UAE Pro League Committee|url=http://www.uae.agleague.ae/en/news/ag-league-title-sponsor-pc.html|website=www.uae.agleague.ae|accessdate=22 July 2016}}</ref> however, the name change has been viewed as a revival of the [[Persian Gulf naming dispute]]<ref>{{cite web|author=James M. Dorsey |url=http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/Default.aspx?pageID=238&nid=51560 |title=MIDEAST - Gulf rivalry between Iran, UAE transferred to the football pitch |publisher=Hurriyetdailynews.com |date=13 September 2011 |accessdate=23 September 2013}}</ref> with Iran accusing the United Arab Emirates of racism,<ref>{{cite web|author=Category: Asia |url=http://www.insideworldfootball.com/2013/05/29/iran-accuses-uae-of-racism-in-renaming-pro-league-to-the-arabian-gulf-league/ |title=Iran accuses UAE of racism in renaming Pro League to the Arabian Gulf League |publisher=Inside World Football |date=29 May 2013 |accessdate=23 September 2013}}</ref> and the [[Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran|Iranian Football Federation]] barring the transfer of [[Javad Nekounam]] to a UAE club.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.foxnews.com/world/2013/07/21/iran-bars-captain-uae-transfer-over-gulf-name.html |title=Iran bars captain's UAE transfer over Gulf name |publisher=Fox News |date= |accessdate=23 September 2013}}</ref> |
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==Member clubs (2017–18)== |
==Member clubs (2017–18)== |
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Revision as of 19:38, 8 December 2017
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| Founded | 1973 |
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| Country |  United Arab Emirates |
| Confederation | AFC |
| Number of teams | 12 |
| Level on pyramid | 1 |
| Relegation to | First Division |
| Domestic cup(s) | President's Cup Arabian Gulf Cup Arabian Gulf Super Cup |
| International cup(s) | AFC Champions League |
| Current champions | Al-Jazira (2 titles) (2016–17) |
| Most championships | Al-Ain (12 titles) |
| TV partners | Abu Dhabi Sports, Dubai Sports |
| Website | www.agleague.ae |
| Current: 2017–18 season | |
The UAE Pro-League, commonly known as the Arabian Gulf League for sponsorship reasons,[1] is the top professional football league in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The first team to win the title was Al-Sharjah, whilst Al-Ain has the record with 12 league titles to their name. Fourteen clubs compete in the League that operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the UAE First Division.
The League was founded in 1973 as the UAE Football League. The first 1973–74 season was a "trial" championship but was declared official by the UAE FA in 2001.[2] In February 2007, the Pro League Committee was formed, and became the organizing body of the League.
Name change
Starting from the 2013–14 season the name was changed from UAE Pro League to UAE Arabian Gulf League, which was named by the chairman of the Pro League Committee.[3] After five months of the name change, a 70 million AED one-year renewable partnership deal was announced with Arabian Gulf Development to be named Official Title Partner,[4] however, the name change has been viewed as a revival of the Persian Gulf naming dispute[5] with Iran accusing the United Arab Emirates of racism,[6] and the Iranian Football Federation barring the transfer of Javad Nekounam to a UAE club.[7]
Member clubs (2017–18)
- Note: Table lists clubs in alphabetical order.
| Club | Home city | Stadium | Capacity |
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| Ajman | Ajman | Ajman Stadium | 5,537 |
| Al-Ain | Al-Ain | Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium | 22,717 |
| Al-Dhafra | Madinat Zayed | Al Dhafra Stadium | 5,020 |
| Al-Jazira | Abu Dhabi | Mohammad Bin Zayed Stadium | 42,056 |
| Al-Nasr | Dubai | Al-Maktoum Stadium | 12,000 |
| Al-Wahda | Abu Dhabi | Al Nahyan Stadium | 12,000 |
| Al-Wasl | Dubai | Zabeel Stadium | 8,439 |
| Dibba Al-Fujairah | Fujairah | Fujairah Club Stadium | 10,645 |
| Emirates | Ras Al-Khaimah | Emirates Club Stadium | 5,200 |
| Hatta | Hatta | Hamdan Bin Rashid Stadium | 5,000 |
| Shabab Al Ahli-Dubai | Dubai | Rashid Stadium | 8,844 |
| Sharjah | Sharjah | Sharjah Stadium | 11,073 |
Managers
| Nat. | Name | Club | Appointed | Time as manager |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Mohammad Kwid | Al Dhafra | 30 September 2015 | 8 years, 264 days |
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Ayman Elramady | Ajman | 3 June 2016 | 8 years, 17 days |
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Rodolfo Arruabarrena | Al Wasl | 6 June 2016 | 8 years, 14 days |
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Henk ten Cate | Al Jazira | 4 July 2016 | 7 years, 352 days |
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Paulo Comelli | Dibba Al Fujairah | 19 January 2017 | 7 years, 153 days |
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Zoran Mamić | Al Ain | 30 January 2017 | 7 years, 142 days |
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Cesare Prandelli | Al Nasr | 26 May 2017 | 7 years, 25 days |
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Laurențiu Reghecampf | Al Wahda | 2 June 2017 | 7 years, 18 days |
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Nizar Mahrous | Hatta | 6 October 2017 | 6 years, 258 days |
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Abdulaziz Mohamed | Sharjah | 15 October 2017 | 6 years, 249 days |
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Noureddine Abidi | Emirates | 1 November 2017 | 6 years, 232 days |
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Mahdi Ali | Shabab Al-Ahli Dubai | 2 December 2017 | 6 years, 201 days |
List of champions
Source:[8]
Notes
1. Al-Sharjah won its first championship in 1973–74 as Al-Oroba.
Notes
2. 1990-91 season was not completed due to Gulf War
Champions
Performance by club
| Club | Winners | Winning seasons |
|---|---|---|
| Al-Ain | 1976–77, 1980–81, 1983–84, 1992–93, 1997–98, 1999–00, 2001–02, 2002–03, 2003–04, 2011–12, 2012–13, 2014–15 | |
| Al-Wasl | 1981–82, 1982–83, 1984–85, 1987–88, 1991–92, 1996–97, 2006–07 | |
| Al-Ahli | 1974–75, 1975–76, 1979–80, 2005–06, 2008–09, 2013–14, 2015–16 | |
| Sharjah | 1973–74, 1986–87, 1988–89, 1993–94, 1995–96 | |
| Al-Wahda | 1998–99, 2000–01, 2004–05, 2009–10 | |
| Al-Nasr | 1977–78, 1978–79, 1985–86 | |
| Al-Shabab | 1989–90, 1994–95, 2007–08 | |
| Al-Jazira | 2010–11, 2016–17 |
As of July 2016 following clubs are officially allowed to wear stars while playing in the League, Each country's usage is unique and in UAE the practice is to award one star for each five titles won. The number in parentheses is for League titles won. [9]
Al-Ain (12)- Shabab Al-Ahli (10)*
- Al-Wasl (7)
- Sharjah (5)
In the summer of 2017 Al Shabab and Dubai clubs were merged with Al Ahli to form Shabab Al–Ahli, The newly formed club claimed all three former clubs achievements and placed two stars on their logos after adding Al Ahli's 7 tittles with Al Shabab's 3 tittles*
Performance by city
| City / Area | Titles | Clubs | Winning seasons |
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| Dubai | Al-Wasl | (7): 1981–82, 1982–83, 1984–85, 1987–88, 1991–92, 1996–97, 2006–07 | |
| Al-Ahli | (7): 1974–75, 1975–76, 1979–80, 2005–06, 2008–09, 2013–14, 2015–16 | ||
| Al-Nasr | (3): 1977–78, 1978–79, 1985–86 | ||
| Al-Shabab | (3): 1989–90, 1994–95, 2007–08 | ||
| Al Ain | Al-Ain | (12): 1976–77, 1980–81, 1983–84, 1992–93, 1997–98, 1999–00, 2001–02, 2002–03, 2003–04, 2011–12, 2012–13, 2014–15 | |
| Abu Dhabi | Al-Wahda | (4): 1998–99, 2000–01, 2004–05, 2009–10 | |
| Al-Jazira | (2): 2010–11, 2016–17 | ||
| Sharjah | Sharjah | (5): 1973–74, 1986–87, 1988–89, 1993–94, 1995–96 |
Players
All-time top scorers
Source:[10]
| Rank | Nat | Name | Club | Years | Goals | Apps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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Fahad Khamees | Al-Wasl | 1980–1997 | 166 | 230 |
| 2 |
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Mohammad Omar | Al-Wasl Al-Ain Al-Jazira Al-Dhafra Al-Nasr Ajman |
1992–2011 | 132 | 237 |
| 3 |
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Adnan Al Talyani | Al-Shaab | 1980–1999 | 129 | 232 |
| 4 |
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Abdulaziz Mohamed | Al-Sharjah | N/A–2002 | 127 | N/A |
| 5 |
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Youssouf Atiq Ahmed Abdullah |
Al-Ahli Al-Ain |
1988–2002 1978–1995 |
117 | N/A |
| 6 |
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Faisal Khalil | Al-Ahli Al-Wasl Al-Shaab |
1999–2013 | 114 | 302 |
| 7 | 
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Asamoah Gyan | Al-Ain Al-Ahli |
2011–2017 | 110 | 102 |
| 8 |
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Anderson Barbosa | Al-Sharjah Al-Wasl |
2002–2009 | 99 | 128 |
| 9 |
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Ali Mabkhout | Al-Jazira | 2009–Present | 98 | 151 |
| 10 |
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Ali Thani | Al-Sharjah | N/A | 93 | N/A |
Top scorers by season
References
- ^ http://www.uae.agleague.ae/en/news/ag-league-title-sponsor-pc.html
- ^ "1973/74 UAE Football League". Retrieved 25 July 2013.
- ^ "New League name announced by H.E. Mohammed Thani Murshed Al Romaithi - News - UAE Pro League Committee". www.uae.agleague.ae.
- ^ "Arabian Gulf Development introduced as new Title Sponsor for the Arabian Gulf League - News - UAE Pro League Committee". www.uae.agleague.ae. Retrieved 22 July 2016.
- ^ James M. Dorsey (13 September 2011). "MIDEAST - Gulf rivalry between Iran, UAE transferred to the football pitch". Hurriyetdailynews.com. Retrieved 23 September 2013.
- ^ Category: Asia (29 May 2013). "Iran accuses UAE of racism in renaming Pro League to the Arabian Gulf League". Inside World Football. Retrieved 23 September 2013.
- ^ "Iran bars captain's UAE transfer over Gulf name". Fox News. Retrieved 23 September 2013.
- ^ Atsushi Fujioka (19 May 2011). "United Arab Emirates - List of Champions". UAE FA website. RSSSF. Retrieved 14 February 2012.
- ^ "لماذا ستوضع نجمة على قمصان بعض الفرق الإماراتية؟ - سبورت 360 عربية". arabic.sport360.com.
- ^ "100s". FootballUAE.net. Archived from the original on 25 June 2002. Retrieved 17 July 2014.
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- ^ a b c d e f g "Scorers 1980-2001". FootballUAE.net (in Arabic). Archived from the original on 16 December 2001. Retrieved 23 July 2014.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "The league championship 35 years old story" (in Arabic). AlIttihad.ae.
- ^ a b "Top-scorer Valder calls for professional set-up in UAE". GulfNews.com.
- ^ "1983–84: Goals" (in Arabic). AlIttihad.ae.
- ^ a b c d "1984–91" (in Arabic). AlIttihad.ae.
- ^ "1987–88: Goals". RSSSF.com.
- ^ "1974–06" (in Arabic). AlIttihad.ae.
- ^ "1991–92: Goals". RSSSF.com.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Al Ain achieve a record in the ninth title" (in Arabic). AlIttihad.ae.
- ^ "1993–94: Goals". RSSSF.com.
- ^ "1995–96: Goals". RSSSF.com.
- ^ "The Pro-League 4th edition launches today". AGLeague.ae.
- ^ "1999–00: Goals". RSSSF.com.
- ^ a b "2000-01: Goals". GulfNews.com.
- ^ "2000-01: Goals". RSSSF.com.
- ^ "2001-02: Goals". GulfNews.com.
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- ^ "2012–13: Goals". Soccerway.com.
- ^ "2013-14: Goals". Soccerway.com.
External links
- Official AGL Site Template:En icon Template:Ar icon
- United Arab Emirates - Arabian Gulf League - Hailoosport.com
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