2010–11 UAE Premier League
Encyclopedia
The 2010–11 Pro-League
season (known as Etisalat
Pro-League
for sponsorship reasons) was the 36th edition of top level football in the United Arab Emirates
. This was the third Professional season in the history of the country. Al-Wahda were defending champions from the 2009–10 campaign. Ajman Club
and Emirates Club were relegated from the previous season. Dubai Club
and Al-Ittihad were promoted from the UAE Division 1 Group A. The campaign began on 26 August 2010 and ended on 9 June 2011.
After being runner-up for three times in a row Al Jazira secured their 1st Pro-League title after beating Al Wasl
4-0 on 16 May 2011. Becoming the 3rd club to achieve the Double in country history after Al Nasr in 1986 and Al Wasl
in 2007.
and Emirates Club were relegated to the second level league after finishing in the bottom two in the 2009-10 season
. The two relegated teams were replaced by 2nd level champions Al-Ittihad Kalba
and runners up Dubai Club
.
eligibility rules. Players and Managers may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Source: Etisalat Pro-League - Top goalscorers
Last updated:2 June 2011
} André Senghor
for Bani Yas
against Ittihad Kalba (26 September 2010)
} Boris Kabi for Al Dhafra against Al Wahda (23 December 2010)
} Ismail Matar
for Al Wahda against Ittihad Kalba (19 February 2011)
} André Senghor
for Bani Yas
against Ittihad Kalba (26 September 2010)
} Boris Kabi for Al Dhafra against Al Wahda (23 December 2010)
} Ismail Matar
for Al Wahda against Ittihad Kalba (19 February 2011)
Abdallah Ahmed (yellow) at 90+3 for Al Nasr against Al Dhafra (28 May 2011).
Source: Yellow Cards, Red Cards
Last updated: 2 June 2011
UAE Pro-League
The UAE Pro-League is the First Division of the UAE Football League, commonly known as Etisalat Pro-League for sponsorship reasons, since 2008, is the top professional association football league in United Arab Emirates...
season (known as Etisalat
Etisalat
Emirates Telecommunications Corporation, branded trade name Etisalat is a UAE based telecommunications services provider, currently operating in 18 countries across Asia, the Middle East and Africa...
Pro-League
UAE Pro-League
The UAE Pro-League is the First Division of the UAE Football League, commonly known as Etisalat Pro-League for sponsorship reasons, since 2008, is the top professional association football league in United Arab Emirates...
for sponsorship reasons) was the 36th edition of top level football in the United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates, abbreviated as the UAE, or shortened to "the Emirates", is a state situated in the southeast of the Arabian Peninsula in Western Asia on the Persian Gulf, bordering Oman, and Saudi Arabia, and sharing sea borders with Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, and Iran.The UAE is a...
. This was the third Professional season in the history of the country. Al-Wahda were defending champions from the 2009–10 campaign. Ajman Club
Ajman Club
Ajman Club is a United Arab Emirati football club based in Ajman, UAE. As of the 2011-12 season they will compete in the UAE Pro-League.Ajman club is one of the biggest clubs in the UAE, they are also one of the best clubs in the season of 2008....
and Emirates Club were relegated from the previous season. Dubai Club
Dubai Club
Dubai Cultural Sports Club is a football club based in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.-History:The club was in 2007 relegated to the UAE Second Division and played three years in the league, before returned 2010 in the UAE League.-Current squad:...
and Al-Ittihad were promoted from the UAE Division 1 Group A. The campaign began on 26 August 2010 and ended on 9 June 2011.
After being runner-up for three times in a row Al Jazira secured their 1st Pro-League title after beating Al Wasl
Al Wasl FC
Al Wasl Sports Club is a multi-sports club in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. It is best known for its football team.-The Cheetahs:Being one of the most popular clubs in the UAE, AlWasl have had several nicknames. The most famous one being...
4-0 on 16 May 2011. Becoming the 3rd club to achieve the Double in country history after Al Nasr in 1986 and Al Wasl
Al Wasl FC
Al Wasl Sports Club is a multi-sports club in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. It is best known for its football team.-The Cheetahs:Being one of the most popular clubs in the UAE, AlWasl have had several nicknames. The most famous one being...
in 2007.
Teams
Ajman ClubAjman Club
Ajman Club is a United Arab Emirati football club based in Ajman, UAE. As of the 2011-12 season they will compete in the UAE Pro-League.Ajman club is one of the biggest clubs in the UAE, they are also one of the best clubs in the season of 2008....
and Emirates Club were relegated to the second level league after finishing in the bottom two in the 2009-10 season
2009–10 UAE Premier League
The 2009–10 UAE League season was the 35th edition of top-level football in the United Arab Emirates.This was the second professional season in the history of the country.Ahli Dubai were defending champions from the 2008–09 campaign....
. The two relegated teams were replaced by 2nd level champions Al-Ittihad Kalba
Al-Ittihad Kalba
Ittihad Kalba Sports & Cultural Club is a football club based in the United Arab Emirates.-Squad:...
and runners up Dubai Club
Dubai Club
Dubai Cultural Sports Club is a football club based in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.-History:The club was in 2007 relegated to the UAE Second Division and played three years in the league, before returned 2010 in the UAE League.-Current squad:...
.
Stadia and locations
| Team | Home city | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Ahli Al-Ahli (UAE) Al-Ahli Club is a United Arab Emirates professional football club. They are based in Dubai. The club is abbreviated as A.C..... |
Dubai Dubai Dubai is a city and emirate in the United Arab Emirates . The emirate is located south of the Persian Gulf on the Arabian Peninsula and has the largest population with the second-largest land territory by area of all the emirates, after Abu Dhabi... |
Rashed Stadium | 18,000 |
| Al Jazira | Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi , literally Father of Gazelle, is the capital and the second largest city of the United Arab Emirates in terms of population and the largest of the seven member emirates of the United Arab Emirates. Abu Dhabi lies on a T-shaped island jutting into the Persian Gulf from the central western... |
Al Jazira Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium Al Jazira Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium Al Jazira Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It is currently used mostly for football and cricket matches and is the home ground of Al Jazira Club.... |
42,056 |
| Al Ain | Al Ain Al Ain Al Ain |Spring]]), also known as the Garden City due to its greenery, is the second largest city in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and the fourth largest city in the United Arab Emirates. With a population of 374,000 , it is located approximately 160 km east of the capital Abu Dhabi and about... |
Tahnoun bin Mohammed Stadium | 15,000 |
| Al Wahda | Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi , literally Father of Gazelle, is the capital and the second largest city of the United Arab Emirates in terms of population and the largest of the seven member emirates of the United Arab Emirates. Abu Dhabi lies on a T-shaped island jutting into the Persian Gulf from the central western... |
Al-Nahyan Stadium Al-Nahyan Stadium Al-Nahyan Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Al Wahda. The stadium holds 12,000 people and was built in 1995, the stadium also hosted group games of the 2003 FIFA World Youth Championship.... |
12,000 |
| Al Shabab | Dubai Dubai Dubai is a city and emirate in the United Arab Emirates . The emirate is located south of the Persian Gulf on the Arabian Peninsula and has the largest population with the second-largest land territory by area of all the emirates, after Abu Dhabi... |
Maktoum Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Stadium Maktoum Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Stadium Maktoum Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is currently used mostly for football matches and serves as the home stadium of Al Shabab Al Arabi Club of the UAE Pro-League. The stadium holds 18,000 spectators.... |
12,000 |
| Al Wasl Al Wasl FC Al Wasl Sports Club is a multi-sports club in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. It is best known for its football team.-The Cheetahs:Being one of the most popular clubs in the UAE, AlWasl have had several nicknames. The most famous one being... |
Dubai Dubai Dubai is a city and emirate in the United Arab Emirates . The emirate is located south of the Persian Gulf on the Arabian Peninsula and has the largest population with the second-largest land territory by area of all the emirates, after Abu Dhabi... |
Zabeel Stadium Zabeel Stadium Zabeel Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Zabeel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium holds 18,000 people. It was completed in 1974.... |
12,000 |
| Al Nasr Al-Nasr Sports Club Al-Nasr Sports Club , is a professional association football club located in Dubai and plays in the UAE Pro-League. Al-Nasr, literally translating to "victory" in Arabic was founded in 1945 and considered as the first and the oldest club in the UAE... |
Dubai Dubai Dubai is a city and emirate in the United Arab Emirates . The emirate is located south of the Persian Gulf on the Arabian Peninsula and has the largest population with the second-largest land territory by area of all the emirates, after Abu Dhabi... |
Al-Maktoum Stadium Al-Maktoum Stadium Al-Maktoum Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Al Nasr SC. The stadium holds 12,000 people.-External links:*... |
12,000 |
| Al Dhafra | Madinat Zayed | Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan Stadium Al Dhafra Stadium Al Dhafra Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Madinat Zayed, United Arab Emirates. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Dhafra.... |
12,000 |
| Al Sharjah | Sharjah Sharjah (city) Sharjah is the third largest and most populous city in the United Arab Emirates. It is located along the southern coast of the Persian Gulf on the Arabian Peninsula.Sharjah is the seat of government of the emirate of Sharjah... |
Sharjah Stadium | 18,000 |
| Bani Yas Bani Yas Club Baniyas Sports & Culture Club ; commonly referred to as simply Baniyas, or Al Smawi) is a Emirati football club, based in the Bani Yas area of Abu Dhabi... |
Bani Yas Bani Yas Bani Yas is a tribe in the United Arab Emirates that had a coalition with many other tribes in the region. The tribal coalition which consists of tribes from Dubai to Khawr al Udayd southeast of Qatar, was called the Bani Yas Coalition. The tribe has been led by their rulers the Al Nahyan and their... |
Bani Yas Stadium | 6,000 |
| Dubai Dubai Club Dubai Cultural Sports Club is a football club based in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.-History:The club was in 2007 relegated to the UAE Second Division and played three years in the league, before returned 2010 in the UAE League.-Current squad:... |
Dubai Dubai Dubai is a city and emirate in the United Arab Emirates . The emirate is located south of the Persian Gulf on the Arabian Peninsula and has the largest population with the second-largest land territory by area of all the emirates, after Abu Dhabi... |
Police Officers Club Stadium Police Officers Club Stadium Police Officers Club Stadium or Dubai Municipal Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium holds 7,500 people.... |
6,500 |
| Ittihad Kalba Al-Ittihad Kalba Ittihad Kalba Sports & Cultural Club is a football club based in the United Arab Emirates.-Squad:... |
Kalba Kalba Kalba is a city in the United Arab Emirates. It is an enclave of the emirate of Sharjah, Kalba is north of Oman and south of the emirate of Fujairah. Khor Kalba , a mangrove swamp, is located further south of the town. The town was captured by the Portuguese Empire in the 16th century and was... |
Ittihad Kalba Club Stadium | 3,000 |
Personnel and sponsorship
Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFAFIFA
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association , commonly known by the acronym FIFA , is the international governing body of :association football, futsal and beach football. Its headquarters are located in Zurich, Switzerland, and its president is Sepp Blatter, who is in his fourth...
eligibility rules. Players and Managers may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
| Team | Chairman | Head Coach | Captain | Kitmaker | Shirt sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Ahli | Abdullah Saeed Al Naboodah |
Abdul Hamid Al Mistaki |
 Fabio CannavaroFabio Cannavaro Fabio Cannavaro, Ufficiale OMRI is a former Italian footballer considered one of the greatest defenders of all time and was given the name "Muro di Berlino" which means The Berlin wall by Italian supporters. He spent the majority of his career in Italy... |
Adidas Adidas Adidas AG is a German sports apparel manufacturer and parent company of the Adidas Group, which consists of the Reebok sportswear company, TaylorMade-Adidas golf company , and Rockport... |
Toshiba Toshiba is a multinational electronics and electrical equipment corporation headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. It is a diversified manufacturer and marketer of electrical products, spanning information & communications equipment and systems, Internet-based solutions and services, electronic components and... |
| Al Jazira | Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan HH Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan is a United Arab Emirati politician and member of ruling family of Abu Dhabi . He is the half brother of the current President of UAE, Emir of Abu Dhabi, Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan... |
 Abel BragaAbel Braga Abel Carlos da Silva Braga, also known as Abel Braga or just Abel during his playing days , is a football manager and a former football player... |
 Ibrahim DiakyIbrahim Diaky Ibrahim Diaky is an Emirati football midfielder. He currently plays for Al-Jazira Club. Diaky is originally from the Ivory Coast though he was granted UAE citizenship in late 2006.-External links:*... |
Adidas | IPIC |
| Al Wahda | Sheikh Saeed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan |
 Josef HickersbergerJosef Hickersberger Josef Hickersberger is a former professional football player and former coach of the Austria national football team and Austrian club side Rapid Wien.-Club career:... |
Bashir Saeed Bashir Saeed Bashir Saeed is a professional footballer who has represented the United Arab Emirates internationally. Who also plays as a defender for Al-Wahda.-Club:1Continental competitions include the AFC Champions League... |
Nike Nike, Inc. Nike, Inc. is a major publicly traded sportswear and equipment supplier based in the United States. The company is headquartered near Beaverton, Oregon, which is part of the Portland metropolitan area... |
EMAL |
| Al Ain | Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan Hazza bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan HH Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan is a United Arab Emirati banker. In 2006, he was elected as Chairman of First Gulf Bank, while his brother Tahnoon was elected as vice-chairman. Sheikh Hazza himself is the son of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the late emir of Abu Dhabi emirate, and the... |
Alexandre Gallo Alexandre Gallo Alexandre Tadeu Gallo, best known as Gallo is one of the new gifted Brazilian young coaches of the new generation. He used to be a former football player as a defensive midfielder... |
Ali Al Wehaibi Ali Al-Wehaibi Ali Ahmad Ali Mohammed Al-Wehaibi is a United Arab Emirati footballer. He currently plays as a midfielder for Al-Ain.Al-Wehaibi is also a member of the United Arab Emirates national football team.... |
Macron Macron (sportswear) Macron is an Italian association football, basketball, baseball, rugby, handball, futsal, and volleyball sportswear manufacturer. It has links throughout Europe and its headquarters are located in Crespellano, Italy. It was founded in 1971... |
First Gulf Bank First Gulf Bank First Gulf Bank is a publicly owned bank headquartered in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates and owned by several sons of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan... |
| Al Sharjah |  Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Thani |
Abdul Majid Abdul Majid Abdul Majid is a Muslim male given name and, in modern usage, surname. It is built from the Arabic words Abd, al- and Majid. The name means "servant of the All-glorious", Al-Majīd being one of the names of God in the Qur'an, which give rise to the Muslim theophoric names.The letter a of the al- is... |
Abdullah Suhail Abdullah Suhail Abdullah Suhail al-Musharrekh is a football defender who plays in the UAE League. His specific position is left back. His strengths are his speed which makes any counterattack dangerous and his dribbling skill. He is one of the main first team players in Sharjah FC.-External links:... |
N/A | Saif-Zone |
| Al Nasr | Maktoum bin Hasher bin Maktoum Al Maktoum |
Walter Zenga Walter Zenga Walter Zenga is a retired Italian footballer and current manager. He is a long-time goalkeeper for the Italian national team and Internazionale. He also holds Romanian citizenship... |
Abdallah Mousa |
Erreà Erreà Erreà is a sportswear trademark founded in 1988, in Torrile... |
Emirates NBD |
| Ittihad Kalba | Saeed Bin Saqr Al Qasimi |
Jorvan Vieira Jorvan Vieira Jorvan Vieira is a Luso-Brazilian football manager.-Playing career:Vieira began his professional football career after studying Sports Medicine for three years, playing for top Brazilian clubs Vasco da Gama, Botafogo and Portuguesa in the 1970s... |
 Gregory Dufrennes |
Adidas | Gillett Group |
| Dubai Dubai Club Dubai Cultural Sports Club is a football club based in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.-History:The club was in 2007 relegated to the UAE Second Division and played three years in the league, before returned 2010 in the UAE League.-Current squad:... |
Sheikh Ahmed Bin Rashed Al Maktoum Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Major General Sheikh Ahmed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum is the Deputy Chairman of Dubai Police & Public Security. He is the current Chairman of the Al Wasl FC club located in Dubai.... |
Junior dos Santos |
Ali Hassan Ali Hassan Ali Hassan was an Egyptian Greco-Roman Bantamweight wrestler. He competed for Egypt in the 1948 Summer Olympics in London, earning a silver medal behind Kurt Pettersén of Sweden and Halil Kaya of Turkey.... |
Umbro Umbro Umbro is an English sportswear and football equipment supplier based in Cheadle, Greater Manchester, England. The company is now part of Nike. Umbro designs, sources, and markets sport-related apparel, footwear, and equipment... |
N/A |
| Bani Yas Bani Yas Club Baniyas Sports & Culture Club ; commonly referred to as simply Baniyas, or Al Smawi) is a Emirati football club, based in the Bani Yas area of Abu Dhabi... |
Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan HH Lieutenant General Sheikh Saif Bin Zayed Al Nahyan is United Arab Emirates Minister of Interior and Deputy Prime Minister .. Saif Bin Zayed Al Nahyan attended the United Arab Emirates University in Al Ain and graduated with a B.S... |
Mahdi Ali |
 Fawzi BashirFawzi Bashir Fawzi Bashir Rajab Bait Doorbeen, most commonly known as Fawzi Bashir , is a Omani football midfielder who currently plays for U.A.E. club, Bani Yas. He has been an active member of the senior national team since the early turn of the millennium. Fawzi has been a very key player for the Oman... |
Erreà | Secure Project Management |
| Al Wasl Al Wasl FC Al Wasl Sports Club is a multi-sports club in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. It is best known for its football team.-The Cheetahs:Being one of the most popular clubs in the UAE, AlWasl have had several nicknames. The most famous one being... |
Sheikh Ahmed Bin Rashed Al Maktoum Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Major General Sheikh Ahmed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum is the Deputy Chairman of Dubai Police & Public Security. He is the current Chairman of the Al Wasl FC club located in Dubai.... |
Khalifa Mobarak |
Khalid Darwish Khalid Darwish Khalid Darwish is an Emirati footballer. He currently plays for Al Wasl FC. He is known for his ball controlling skills and excellent passing. He is sometimes nicknamed "Khalidona" after the famous football legend Maradona... |
Nike | Saif Belhasa Group of Companies |
| Al Shabab | HH Sh Saeed bin Maktoum Al Maktoum |
Paulo Bonamigo |
Adeel Abdullah |
Erreà | emaratech |
| Al Dhafra | Saif Bin Mohammed Bin Butti Al Hamed |
 Mohammed Kwid |
Mohammed Salem |
BURRDA SPORT | ADCO |
Pre-season
| Team | Outgoing manager | Manner of departure | Replaced by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Ain | Vacant | Was caretaker, taken on full time | Abdulhameed al Mishtiki |
| Al Wasl |  Alexandre GuimarãesAlexandre Guimarães Alexandre Borges Guimarães is a Brazilian-born , Costa Rican-raised ex-footballer. He arrived at Costa Rica at the age of twelve As a player, Guimarães played for Durpanel San Blas, Municipal Puntarenas, Deportivo Saprissa and Turrialba FC... |
Contract not renewed | Sérgio Farias Sérgio Farias Sérgio Ricardo de Paiva Farias is a Brazilian football manager who is currently coaching Chinese Super League club Guangzhou R&F.Farias used to coach Al Wasl FC in the UAE from summer 2010 to March 2011... |
| Al-Ahli Al-Ahli (UAE) Al-Ahli Club is a United Arab Emirates professional football club. They are based in Dubai. The club is abbreviated as A.C..... |
Vacant | New arrival | David O'Leary David O'Leary David Anthony O'Leary is an Irish football manager and former player. His managerial career began at Leeds United and later he managed Aston Villa. He most recently worked as the manager of Al-Ahli Dubai... |
| Al-Wahda | Josef Hickersberger Josef Hickersberger Josef Hickersberger is a former professional football player and former coach of the Austria national football team and Austrian club side Rapid Wien.-Club career:... |
Contract not renewed |  László Bölöni |
During the season
| Team | Outgoing manager | Manner of departure | Replaced by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Wahda | László Bölöni |
Sacked | Tite Adenor Leonardo Bacchi Adenor Leonardo Bacchi, known as Tite is a Brazilian football manager. He has played for and managed a number of clubs. Tite is currently coaching Corinthians.-As a player:... |
| Al-Wahda | Tite Adenor Leonardo Bacchi Adenor Leonardo Bacchi, known as Tite is a Brazilian football manager. He has played for and managed a number of clubs. Tite is currently coaching Corinthians.-As a player:... |
Resigned | Josef Hickersberger Josef Hickersberger Josef Hickersberger is a former professional football player and former coach of the Austria national football team and Austrian club side Rapid Wien.-Club career:... |
| Al-Dhafra | Michel de Castel |
Sacked | Alexandre Guimarães Alexandre Guimarães Alexandre Borges Guimarães is a Brazilian-born , Costa Rican-raised ex-footballer. He arrived at Costa Rica at the age of twelve As a player, Guimarães played for Durpanel San Blas, Municipal Puntarenas, Deportivo Saprissa and Turrialba FC... |
| Al-Nasr Al-Nasr Sports Club Al-Nasr Sports Club , is a professional association football club located in Dubai and plays in the UAE Pro-League. Al-Nasr, literally translating to "victory" in Arabic was founded in 1945 and considered as the first and the oldest club in the UAE... |
Helio dos Anjos |
Sacked | Eid Baroot (caretaker role) |
| Dubai Club Dubai Club Dubai Cultural Sports Club is a football club based in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.-History:The club was in 2007 relegated to the UAE Second Division and played three years in the league, before returned 2010 in the UAE League.-Current squad:... |
 Ayman al Hamadi |
Sacked | Junior dos Santos Junior dos Santos Junior dos Santos Almeida, also known as Junior Cigano , is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist and the current UFC Heavyweight Champion. Dos Santos fights in the Heavyweight division, under the tutelage of former UFC and Pride Heavyweight Champion Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira and UFC... |
| Al Ain | Abdulhameed al Mishtiki |
Sacked | Alexandre Gallo Alexandre Gallo Alexandre Tadeu Gallo, best known as Gallo is one of the new gifted Brazilian young coaches of the new generation. He used to be a former football player as a defensive midfielder... |
| Al-Nasr Al-Nasr Sports Club Al-Nasr Sports Club , is a professional association football club located in Dubai and plays in the UAE Pro-League. Al-Nasr, literally translating to "victory" in Arabic was founded in 1945 and considered as the first and the oldest club in the UAE... |
Eid Baroot |
Full time coach appointed | Walter Zenga Walter Zenga Walter Zenga is a retired Italian footballer and current manager. He is a long-time goalkeeper for the Italian national team and Internazionale. He also holds Romanian citizenship... |
| Al-Ahli Al-Ahli (UAE) Al-Ahli Club is a United Arab Emirates professional football club. They are based in Dubai. The club is abbreviated as A.C..... |
David O'Leary David O'Leary David Anthony O'Leary is an Irish football manager and former player. His managerial career began at Leeds United and later he managed Aston Villa. He most recently worked as the manager of Al-Ahli Dubai... |
Sacked | Abdulhameed al Mishtiki |
| Al Wasl Al Wasl FC Al Wasl Sports Club is a multi-sports club in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. It is best known for its football team.-The Cheetahs:Being one of the most popular clubs in the UAE, AlWasl have had several nicknames. The most famous one being... |
Sérgio Farias Sérgio Farias Sérgio Ricardo de Paiva Farias is a Brazilian football manager who is currently coaching Chinese Super League club Guangzhou R&F.Farias used to coach Al Wasl FC in the UAE from summer 2010 to March 2011... |
Sacked | Khalifa Mubarak |
| Bani Yas Bani Yas Club Baniyas Sports & Culture Club ; commonly referred to as simply Baniyas, or Al Smawi) is a Emirati football club, based in the Bani Yas area of Abu Dhabi... |
 Lotfi El Benzarti |
Sacked | Mahdi Ali |
| Al Sharjah |  Manuel CajudaManuel Cajuda Manuel Ventura Cajuda de Sousa is a Portuguese football manager, currently in charge of União de Leiria.... |
Sacked | Abdul Majid Abdul Majid Abdul Majid is a Muslim male given name and, in modern usage, surname. It is built from the Arabic words Abd, al- and Majid. The name means "servant of the All-glorious", Al-Majīd being one of the names of God in the Qur'an, which give rise to the Muslim theophoric names.The letter a of the al- is... |
League table
Results
Top goalscorers
| Rank | Player | Club | Goal(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  André SenghorAndré Senghor André Senghor , is a striker. He currently plays for Bani Yas Club.-Club career:Senghor previously was loaned to Raja Casablanca, where he scored two goals in his first league match, against CODM Meknès, the second was one of the best of season.Senghor also played an important role in Al-Karamah's... |
Bani Yas Bani Yas Club Baniyas Sports & Culture Club ; commonly referred to as simply Baniyas, or Al Smawi) is a Emirati football club, based in the Bani Yas area of Abu Dhabi... |
16 |
| 2 | Ibrahim Diaky Ibrahim Diaky Ibrahim Diaky is an Emirati football midfielder. He currently plays for Al-Jazira Club. Diaky is originally from the Ivory Coast though he was granted UAE citizenship in late 2006.-External links:*... |
Al Jazira | 12 |
| Marcelinho Marcelo Oliveira Silva Marcelo Oliveira Silva known as Marcelinho is a Brazilian football player currently playing for Sharjah.-External links:... |
Al Sharjah | 12 | |
| 3 | |||
| Gregory Dufrennes |
Ittihad Kalba Al-Ittihad Kalba Ittihad Kalba Sports & Cultural Club is a football club based in the United Arab Emirates.-Squad:... |
11 | |
| Baré Jader Volnei Spindler Jader Volnei Spindler, more commonly known as Baré, is a Brazilian football player, currently associated with Al-Jazira in the United Arab Emirates. While playing for Japan's J. League Division 2 side Ventforet Kofu in 2005, he scored a double hat-trick in the 2nd leg of the J... |
Al Jazira | 11 | |
| Boris Kabi |
Al Dhafra | 11 | |
| Pinga |
Al Wahda | 11 | |
| 7 |  Francisco YesteFrancisco Yeste Francisco "Fran" Javier Yeste Navarro is a Spanish footballer who plays for Olympiacos F.C. in Greece.Usually an attacking midfielder , he played 11 years of his professional career with Athletic Bilbao , appearing in 353 official games and scoring 59 goals.-Athletic Bilbao:Born in... |
Al Wasl Al Wasl FC Al Wasl Sports Club is a multi-sports club in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. It is best known for its football team.-The Cheetahs:Being one of the most popular clubs in the UAE, AlWasl have had several nicknames. The most famous one being... |
10 |
 Ismaël BangouraIsmaël Bangoura Ismaël Bangoura is a Guinean football striker who currently plays for Al Nasr SC and the Guinea national team. His favourite position is striker. Also, Bangoura has played as a winger and attacking midfielder.-Early career:... |
Al Nasr | 10 | |
| Julio Cesar Julio Cesar do Nascimento Julio Cesar do Nascimento is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Al Shabab of Dubai.-External links:*... |
Al Shabab | 10 | |
| 10 | Fernando Baiano Fernando Baiano João Fernando Nelo , aka Fernando Baiano, is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Al Wahda S.C.C. in the United Arab Emirates, as a striker.-Football career:... |
Al Wahda | 9 |
| Ricardo Oliveira Ricardo Oliveira Ricardo Oliveira is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Al Jazira Club in the United Arab Emirates, as a striker.He represented São Paulo in two different spells, but also played in Spain, amassing La Liga totals of 120 games and 58 goals for three teams.A Brazilian international in the 2000s,... |
Al Jazira | 9 | |
| 10 | Michael N'dri Michaël N'dri Michaël N'dri is a French footballer, who is currently playing for Dubai C.S.C..-Career:N'dri played in his youth career for FC Salon de Provence and Val Durance Fa. In 2003 started his professional career with FC Sète. He played three years for FC Sète and joined in January 2006 to Sporting... |
Dubai | 8 |
| Omar Abdulrahman |
Al Ain | 8 | |
Source: Etisalat Pro-League - Top goalscorers
Last updated:2 June 2011
Scoring
- First goal of the season:
Abass LawalAbass LawalAbass Muyiwa Lawal is a Nigerian footballer who plays for Al-Khaleej Club in the United Arab Emirates, mainly as a right winger....
for Al Dhafra against Al Ahli, 35 minutes and 19 seconds (27 August 2010). - First penalty kick of the season: 56 minutes and 44 seconds – MarcelinhoMarcelo Oliveira SilvaMarcelo Oliveira Silva known as Marcelinho is a Brazilian football player currently playing for Sharjah.-External links:...
(scored) for Al Sharjah against Al Jazira (2 September 2010). - Fastest goal in a match: 2 minutes – HugoHugo Henrique Assis do NascimentoHugo Henrique Assis do Nascimento or simply Hugo , is a Brazilian attacking midfielder who plays for Al-Wahda.-Career:...
for Al Wahda against Al Shabab (27 October 2010). - Goal scored at the latest point in a match: 94 minutes and 47 seconds – Jumaa Abdullah for Al Jazira against Al WaslAl Wasl FCAl Wasl Sports Club is a multi-sports club in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. It is best known for its football team.-The Cheetahs:Being one of the most popular clubs in the UAE, AlWasl have had several nicknames. The most famous one being...
(16 May 2011). - Widest winning margin: 6 Goals
- Al Wahda 6–1 Al Sharjah (15 May 2011).
- DubaiDubai ClubDubai Cultural Sports Club is a football club based in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.-History:The club was in 2007 relegated to the UAE Second Division and played three years in the league, before returned 2010 in the UAE League.-Current squad:...
6–4 Al Dhafra (20 May 2011).
- Most goals in a match by one team: 6 Goals
- Al Wahda 6–1 Al Sharjah (15 May 2011).
- DubaiDubai ClubDubai Cultural Sports Club is a football club based in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.-History:The club was in 2007 relegated to the UAE Second Division and played three years in the league, before returned 2010 in the UAE League.-Current squad:...
6–4 Al Dhafra (20 May 2011).
- Most goals scored by losing team: 4 goals
- DubaiDubai ClubDubai Cultural Sports Club is a football club based in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.-History:The club was in 2007 relegated to the UAE Second Division and played three years in the league, before returned 2010 in the UAE League.-Current squad:...
6–4 Al Dhafra (20 May 2011).
- Dubai
- Most goals in a match by one player: 3 goals
} André Senghor
André Senghor
André Senghor , is a striker. He currently plays for Bani Yas Club.-Club career:Senghor previously was loaned to Raja Casablanca, where he scored two goals in his first league match, against CODM Meknès, the second was one of the best of season.Senghor also played an important role in Al-Karamah's...
for Bani Yas
Bani Yas Club
Baniyas Sports & Culture Club ; commonly referred to as simply Baniyas, or Al Smawi) is a Emirati football club, based in the Bani Yas area of Abu Dhabi...
against Ittihad Kalba (26 September 2010)
} Boris Kabi for Al Dhafra against Al Wahda (23 December 2010)
} Ismail Matar
Ismail Matar
Ismail Matar Ibrahim Khamis Al Mukhaini Al Junaibi , is an Emirati footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or forward for Al Wahda and the UAE national team....
for Al Wahda against Ittihad Kalba (19 February 2011)
- Hat-tricks of the season:
} André Senghor
André Senghor
André Senghor , is a striker. He currently plays for Bani Yas Club.-Club career:Senghor previously was loaned to Raja Casablanca, where he scored two goals in his first league match, against CODM Meknès, the second was one of the best of season.Senghor also played an important role in Al-Karamah's...
for Bani Yas
Bani Yas Club
Baniyas Sports & Culture Club ; commonly referred to as simply Baniyas, or Al Smawi) is a Emirati football club, based in the Bani Yas area of Abu Dhabi...
against Ittihad Kalba (26 September 2010)
} Boris Kabi for Al Dhafra against Al Wahda (23 December 2010)
} Ismail Matar
Ismail Matar
Ismail Matar Ibrahim Khamis Al Mukhaini Al Junaibi , is an Emirati footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or forward for Al Wahda and the UAE national team....
for Al Wahda against Ittihad Kalba (19 February 2011)
Discipline
- First yellow card of the season: Fabio CannavaroFabio CannavaroFabio Cannavaro, Ufficiale OMRI is a former Italian footballer considered one of the greatest defenders of all time and was given the name "Muro di Berlino" which means The Berlin wall by Italian supporters. He spent the majority of his career in Italy...
for Al Ahli against Al Dhafra, 9 minutes (27 August 2010). - First red card of the season: Darwish Ahmed for Al WaslAl Wasl FCAl Wasl Sports Club is a multi-sports club in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. It is best known for its football team.-The Cheetahs:Being one of the most popular clubs in the UAE, AlWasl have had several nicknames. The most famous one being...
against Al Ahli, 90 minutes (1 September 2010). - Card given at latest point in a game:
Abdallah Ahmed (yellow) at 90+3 for Al Nasr against Al Dhafra (28 May 2011).| Rank | Team | Games |  |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Nasr | ||||
| Al Jazira | ||||
| Ittihad Kalba | ||||
| Al Ahli | ||||
| Al Shabab | ||||
| Al Ain | ||||
| Al Dhafra | ||||
| Al Wasl Al Wasl FC Al Wasl Sports Club is a multi-sports club in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. It is best known for its football team.-The Cheetahs:Being one of the most popular clubs in the UAE, AlWasl have had several nicknames. The most famous one being... |
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| Al Wahda | ||||
| Al Sharjah | ||||
| Bani Yas Bani Yas Club Baniyas Sports & Culture Club ; commonly referred to as simply Baniyas, or Al Smawi) is a Emirati football club, based in the Bani Yas area of Abu Dhabi... |
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| Dubai Dubai Club Dubai Cultural Sports Club is a football club based in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.-History:The club was in 2007 relegated to the UAE Second Division and played three years in the league, before returned 2010 in the UAE League.-Current squad:... |
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| Totals | 521 | 33 | ||
Source: Yellow Cards, Red Cards
Last updated: 2 June 2011
External links
- UFL Official Website
- Football Association The UAE Football Association