Al-Ittifaq FC (UAE)
| Full name | Al-Ittifaq Football Club |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2020 |
| Ground | North London School |
| Capacity | 550 |
| Chairman | Ross Pelligra |
| Manager | Paolo Montero |
| League | UAE First Division |
| 2024–25 | 3rd |
| Website | Official website |
Al-Ittifaq FC (Arabic: نادي الإتفاق لكرة القدم) is an Emirati football club currently competing in the UAE First Division.[1]
Stadium
Al-Ittifaq plays its home matches at the 550-seat North London School in Al Mamzar in Dubai.
History
The club was founded in 2020 and began playing in the UAE Second Division.[2][3] It earned promotion to the First Division In the 2024–25 season after the champions Elite Falcons FC withdrew from the competition.[4]
On January 29, 2025, Australian businessman Ross Pelligra, owner of Italian Serie C club Catania FC and A-League club Perth Glory, was announced as the club's new owner.
Current squad
As of UAE First Division League:
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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References
- ↑ "UAE FA profile". UAE Football Association. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
- ↑ "Al-Ittifaq FC". Al-Ittifaq FC. Archived from the original on 18 August 2026. Retrieved 18 August 2026.
- ↑ Rzouki, Mina (23 February 2026). "Juventus legend Paolo Montero set to join Mario Balotelli at UAE First Division Al Ittifaq". The National. Archived from the original on 7 March 2026. Retrieved 18 August 2026.
- ↑ "15 فريقاً في دوري الأولى للموسم الجديد". alkhaleej.ae. Retrieved 2025-07-29.