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. It earned promotion to the First Division In the 2024–25 season after the champions Elite Falcons FC withdrew from the competition.[2]
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.[3]
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.
- ^ "15 فريقاً في دوري الأولى للموسم الجديد". alkhaleej.ae. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
- ^ "Al-Ittifaq FC welcomes President Ross Pelligra". Al-Ittifaq Official Instagram. Retrieved 2025-08-31.
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