A-Division (Bhutan)
Encyclopedia
A-Division
Founded
1986
Nation
 Bhutan
Number of Teams
8
Asian Qualification
AFC President's Cup
AFC President's Cup
The AFC President's Cup is an annual international association football competition between domestic clubs sides run by the Asian Football Confederation .-Competition format:...

Most time Champions
Druk Pol FC
Druk Pol FC
Druk Pol FC is a football club from Thimphu, Bhutan.Until 1996 it was called Royal Bhutan Police FC. Druk Pol FC plays in the A Division and most-winning champions of Bhutan. The team plays in the Changlimithang Stadium.-Achievements:*A-Division: 7...

 (8)
Current Champions (2010)
Yeedzin FC
Yeedzin FC
Yeedzin Football Club was established in 2002 and registered with the Bhutan Football Federation.The Club is Based in Thimphu, Bhutan. The club was registered in the B Division of the National football league. Yeedzin FC finished second in the B Division of the national football league and gained...


A-Division is the top division of the Bhutan Football Federation
Bhutan Football Federation
The Bhutan Football Federation is the governing body of football in Bhutan, controlling the Bhutan national team. It was founded in 1983, and has been a member of FIFA since 2000 and the Asian Football Confederation since 1993.-External links:...

. The 2007 edition was played between Jul 7-Aug 3 (one match each day) and all matches were played in Chang Jiji, Thimphu
Thimphu
Thimphu also spelt Thimpu, is the capital and largest city of Bhutan. It is situated in the western central part of Bhutan and the surrounding valley is one of Bhutan's dzongkhags, the Thimphu District. The city became the capital of Bhutan in 1961...

. The 2010 edition was played exclusively on the Changlimithang Stadium
Changlimithang Stadium
Changlimithang Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Thimphu, Bhutan, which serves as the National Stadium. It is currently used mostly for football and archery matches. The stadium holds 25,000...

, Thimphu
Thimphu
Thimphu also spelt Thimpu, is the capital and largest city of Bhutan. It is situated in the western central part of Bhutan and the surrounding valley is one of Bhutan's dzongkhags, the Thimphu District. The city became the capital of Bhutan in 1961...


A-Division Clubs (2010)

  • Chooden FC
  • Druk Athletic
  • Druk Star FC
    Druk Star FC
    Druk Star FC is a football club from Thimphu, Bhutan.Druk Star FC plays in the A Division and was twice champions of Bhutan. Their key player is Karun Gurung who has made the jersey number 5 so famous in Bhutan...

  • Druk Pol FC
    Druk Pol FC
    Druk Pol FC is a football club from Thimphu, Bhutan.Until 1996 it was called Royal Bhutan Police FC. Druk Pol FC plays in the A Division and most-winning champions of Bhutan. The team plays in the Changlimithang Stadium.-Achievements:*A-Division: 7...

  • Nangpa FC
  • Transport United
    Transport United
    Transport United is a football club from Thimphu, Bhutan. It was formed in 2000.-Current Squad 2008:-Performance in AFC competitions:*AFC President's Cup: 4 appearances...

  • Yeedzin FC
    Yeedzin FC
    Yeedzin Football Club was established in 2002 and registered with the Bhutan Football Federation.The Club is Based in Thimphu, Bhutan. The club was registered in the B Division of the National football league. Yeedzin FC finished second in the B Division of the national football league and gained...


Previous winners

Champions were:
  • 1986: Royal Bhutan Army FC
    Druk Star FC
    Druk Star FC is a football club from Thimphu, Bhutan.Druk Star FC plays in the A Division and was twice champions of Bhutan. Their key player is Karun Gurung who has made the jersey number 5 so famous in Bhutan...

  • 1987-95: unknown
  • 1996: Druk Pol FC
    Druk Pol FC
    Druk Pol FC is a football club from Thimphu, Bhutan.Until 1996 it was called Royal Bhutan Police FC. Druk Pol FC plays in the A Division and most-winning champions of Bhutan. The team plays in the Changlimithang Stadium.-Achievements:*A-Division: 7...

  • 1997: Druk Pol FC
    Druk Pol FC
    Druk Pol FC is a football club from Thimphu, Bhutan.Until 1996 it was called Royal Bhutan Police FC. Druk Pol FC plays in the A Division and most-winning champions of Bhutan. The team plays in the Changlimithang Stadium.-Achievements:*A-Division: 7...

  • 1998: Druk Pol FC
    Druk Pol FC
    Druk Pol FC is a football club from Thimphu, Bhutan.Until 1996 it was called Royal Bhutan Police FC. Druk Pol FC plays in the A Division and most-winning champions of Bhutan. The team plays in the Changlimithang Stadium.-Achievements:*A-Division: 7...

  • 1999: Druk Pol FC
    Druk Pol FC
    Druk Pol FC is a football club from Thimphu, Bhutan.Until 1996 it was called Royal Bhutan Police FC. Druk Pol FC plays in the A Division and most-winning champions of Bhutan. The team plays in the Changlimithang Stadium.-Achievements:*A-Division: 7...

  • 2000: Druk Pol FC
    Druk Pol FC
    Druk Pol FC is a football club from Thimphu, Bhutan.Until 1996 it was called Royal Bhutan Police FC. Druk Pol FC plays in the A Division and most-winning champions of Bhutan. The team plays in the Changlimithang Stadium.-Achievements:*A-Division: 7...

  • 2001: Druk Star FC
    Druk Star FC
    Druk Star FC is a football club from Thimphu, Bhutan.Druk Star FC plays in the A Division and was twice champions of Bhutan. Their key player is Karun Gurung who has made the jersey number 5 so famous in Bhutan...

  • 2002: Druk Pol FC
    Druk Pol FC
    Druk Pol FC is a football club from Thimphu, Bhutan.Until 1996 it was called Royal Bhutan Police FC. Druk Pol FC plays in the A Division and most-winning champions of Bhutan. The team plays in the Changlimithang Stadium.-Achievements:*A-Division: 7...

  • 2003: Druk Pol FC
    Druk Pol FC
    Druk Pol FC is a football club from Thimphu, Bhutan.Until 1996 it was called Royal Bhutan Police FC. Druk Pol FC plays in the A Division and most-winning champions of Bhutan. The team plays in the Changlimithang Stadium.-Achievements:*A-Division: 7...

  • 2004: Transport United
    Transport United
    Transport United is a football club from Thimphu, Bhutan. It was formed in 2000.-Current Squad 2008:-Performance in AFC competitions:*AFC President's Cup: 4 appearances...

  • 2005: Transport United
    Transport United
    Transport United is a football club from Thimphu, Bhutan. It was formed in 2000.-Current Squad 2008:-Performance in AFC competitions:*AFC President's Cup: 4 appearances...

  • 2006: Transport United
    Transport United
    Transport United is a football club from Thimphu, Bhutan. It was formed in 2000.-Current Squad 2008:-Performance in AFC competitions:*AFC President's Cup: 4 appearances...

  • 2007: Transport United
    Transport United
    Transport United is a football club from Thimphu, Bhutan. It was formed in 2000.-Current Squad 2008:-Performance in AFC competitions:*AFC President's Cup: 4 appearances...

  • 2008: Yeedzin FC
    Yeedzin FC
    Yeedzin Football Club was established in 2002 and registered with the Bhutan Football Federation.The Club is Based in Thimphu, Bhutan. The club was registered in the B Division of the National football league. Yeedzin FC finished second in the B Division of the national football league and gained...

  • 2009: Druk Star FC
    Druk Star FC
    Druk Star FC is a football club from Thimphu, Bhutan.Druk Star FC plays in the A Division and was twice champions of Bhutan. Their key player is Karun Gurung who has made the jersey number 5 so famous in Bhutan...

  • 2010: Yeedzin FC
    Yeedzin FC
    Yeedzin Football Club was established in 2002 and registered with the Bhutan Football Federation.The Club is Based in Thimphu, Bhutan. The club was registered in the B Division of the National football league. Yeedzin FC finished second in the B Division of the national football league and gained...


Topscorers

Year Best scorers Team Goals
2007   Passang Tshering
Passang Tshering
Passang Tshering is a former football player from Bhutan. He played as striker for Transport United and Druk Star FC.In 2007 he won the title of A-Division topscorer...

 
Transport United
Transport United
Transport United is a football club from Thimphu, Bhutan. It was formed in 2000.-Current Squad 2008:-Performance in AFC competitions:*AFC President's Cup: 4 appearances...

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