Here’s the kickoff! All about Al Wasl Sports Club
Love sports? Sign up in your respective age category at Al Wasl Sports Club. The club is popularly known for its Emirati professional football team that competes in the UAE Football League, which it has won a whopping seven times. Here is all you need to know about Al Wasl SC.
About Al Wasl Sports Club
The acclaimed club was originally founded in 1960 under the name Al Zamalek Club. It was established when a young group of local men chose Bakhit Salem’s house in Za’abeel as the perfect location to engage in various sports. Their first major achievement happened in 1966 when they beat Al Shadab in a Canada Dry championship.
The late His Highness Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, former ruler of Dubai built the club’s first headquarters in Za’abeel. In 1974, Al Orouba and Al Shoula clubs merged with Al Zamalek to form Al Wasl Sports Club.
Al Wasl Football Club, nicknamed The Emperor, has won various titles since then and currently has the largest fanbase in the country.
Achievements
The club has won many accolades over the years. Here is a breakdown of the number of championships won:
- President’s Cup: 2
- League Title: 7
- GCC Championship League: 1
- Federation Cup: 1
Apart from these, Al Wasl Sports Club has the longest consecutive winning streak in League history — winning 12 matches in 1988. It is also the only team to have won four League titles in one decade.
- Player Zuhair Bakhit became the first player in the league’s history to acquire a whopping 25 goals at the age of 17 in the 1987 and 1988 season.
- The top scorer is Fahd Khamis with 175 goals during his time in the league. Other top scorers include Fabio de Lima and Nassir Khamis.
- Al Wasl Club has maintained a dominant position in the league for 11 seasons consecutively, which no other team in the country has achieved so far.
- It was awarded the title of club of the century for the 20th century by the International Federation of Football History and Statistics (IFFHS) in 2010.
A full list of the club’s achievements can be found on its official website.
Al Wasl SC Stadium
The club’s main football stadium is Za’abeel Stadium — one of the iconic sports stadiums in Dubai. It is among the biggest in the UAE and was built in 1980 with the capacity to hold more than 8,000 spectators. It also serves as the home pitch of the UAE League team Al Wasl Football Club.
- Contact: +971-4-324-3333
Academy Teams
A highlight of the club is the Al Wasl football academy which is divided into age groups. It is the perfect option for kids, young adults and those who want to play the sport professionally to hone their skills. Here is a rundown of available age categories:
- Under 21
- Under 19
- Under 17
- Under 16
- Under 15
- Under 14
- Under 13 (A)
- Under 13 (B)
- Under 12 (A)
- Under 12 (B)
- Under 11 (A)
- Under 11 (B)
Looking to train your little one? Parents will be happy to know about the club’s Football School.
Al Wasl Club Store
Aside from a football academy, Al Wasl Sports Club offers a store dedicated to sports equipment and jerseys with the names of some of its most popular players. Stock up on the best merchandise and show your support in the next game.
- Timings: 09:00 am to 09:00 pm
FAQs
Where can I buy Al Wasl Sports Club Tickets?
Keep up with the schedules of upcoming football matches at Za’abeel Stadium and buy tickets on the club’s official website.
What is the meaning of Al Wasl?
The term means “connection” in English.
What are the clubs in the Arabian Gulf League?
Apart from Al Wasl SC, the top football clubs of the Arabian Gulf League include Al Dhafra Football Club and Al Jazira Football Club. Aside from these, Al Ain Sports and Cultural Club is also considered one of the elite sports establishments in the country.
That concludes our guide on Al Wasl Sports Club.
(Cover image: Al Wasl Sports Club official website)
