Al Wahda FC

Al Wahda Football Club (Arabic: نادي الوحدة لكرة القدم, romanized: al-waḥda, lit. 'Union') is an Emirati professional football club based in Abu Dhabi, that competes in the UAE Pro League. The club was founded in 1974 and plays its home games at the Al Nahyan Stadium. The club's colours are maroon, navy blue and white.

History

Foundation

The first team created in Abu Dhabi was Al-Ahli in 1966, followed respectively by Al-Ittihad in 1968, Al-Falah and Al-Wahda in 1969. In 1974, a decision was made by the Minister of youth and sport to create Abu Dhabi SC by merging Al-Ittihad and Al-Wahda on 13 March 1974, and to create Al-Emirates SC by merging Al-Ahli and Al-Falah on 3 June 1974. In 1984, Abu Dhabi SC and Al-Emirates SC merged to create Al-Wahda FC.

Modern era

In 1999, Al Wahda won their maiden UAE League title with 8 points ahead of their rivals Al Ain. In 2018, Al Wahda changed its official logo as part of a new club redesign.

Honours

Leagues

UAE Pro League: 4

• Champions: 1998–99, 2000–01, 2004–05, 2009–10

UAE Division One: 2

• Champions: 1976–77, 1984–85

Cups

UAE President's Cup: 2

• Champions: 1999–2000, 2016–17

UAE Federation Cup: 3

• Champions: 1986, 1995, 2001

UAE League Cup: 3

• Champions: 2015–16, 2017–18, 2023–24

UAE Super Cup: 4

• Champions: 2002, 2011, 2017, 2018

Home stadium

The Al-Nahyan Stadium is the home of Al Wahda. It has 15,000 seats and located only three kilometers from the downtown at the heart of Abu Dhabi City.

Performance in AFC competitions

Al Wahda has been qualifying for Asian competitions regularly since the 1998–99 Asian Cup Winners' Cup, they've been qualifying for the AFC Champions League regularly by winning the President's Cup or consistently finishing near the top in the league.

• AFC Champions League: 12 appearances

2004: Quarter-finals

2006: Group stage

2007: Semi-finals

2008: Group stage

2010: Group stage

2011: Group stage

2015: Play-offs

2017: Group stage

2018: Group stage

2019: Round of 16

2020: Withdrew

2021: Quarter-finals

• Asian Club Championship: 2 appearances

1999–2000: First round

2001–02: Group stage (Top 8)

• Asian Cup Winners Cup: 2 appearances

1998–99: First round

2000–01: First round

Current squad

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

Out on loan

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

Managerial history

^* Served as caretaker coach.

Pro-League record

_{Notes^ 2019–20 UAE football season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Arab Emirates.}

Key

• Pos. = Position
• Tms. = Number of teams
• Lvl. = League

See also

• List of football clubs in the United Arab Emirates

References

External links

• Official website (in Arabic)
• Al Wahda FC on Facebook