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Al Qadsiah FC

Al-Qadsiah (Arabic: نادي القادسية لكرة القدم, romanized: nādī al-Qādisiyyah li-kūrāt ae-qādam, lit. 'al-Qadisiyyah Football Club') is a Saudi Arabian professional football club that competes in the Saudi Pro League. The team is based in the eastern city of Khobar and their home ground is the Prince Saud bin Jalawi Stadium.[2]

Etymology

The club was named after the Battle of al-Qadisiyyah

History

Al-Qadsiah have been a regular and uninterrupted participant in the Saudi Premier League since its inception in the inaugural 1976-77 season, their best ever top-flight season came in the 1980–81 season when they finished in 3rd place. Al-Qadsiah's most successful period in their history came in the early 90's when they won the 1991-92 Crown Prince Cup against Al-Shabab 4–2 on penalties to claim their first ever top flight title. The club's cup win qualified them for the Asian Cup Winners' Cup, where they reached the final to face South China whom they beat 6–2 on aggregate to clinch the 1993–94 title. In the same season they also picked up the 1993–94 Saudi Federation Cup by beating Al-Nassr 2–0 in the final. After 21 consecutive seasons in the top flight, as well as achieving two domestic titles and one continental title the club was relegated for the first time in their history in the 1996–97 season.

Following the club's first relegation, Al-Qadsiah have become inconsistent in their performances, yo-yoing between divisions with five promotions and relegations since the 1999-2000 season.

In the summer of 2023 Ministry of Sports announced that Al-Qadsiah, together with 7 other clubs in Saudi Arabia, are transformed into companies and Al-Qadsiah become owned by Saudi Aramco.[3] The team, who competes in the Saudi First Division League, invest in transfers in order to fight for promotion to Saudi Pro League.[4]

On 6 May 2024, Al-Qadsiah promoted to Saudi Pro League following a 2–2 draw with Ohod.

Administration

The current administration that runs the club is the club-president Madi Al-Hajri and vice-president Abdullah Badgaish.

Honours

Domestic

Asian

International Competitions

Overview

As of 1 May 2013

Record by country

Matches

Key: 1R/2R – First/Second round; R16 – Round of 16; QF – Quarter-final; SF – Semi-final;

Notes
  • ^
    New Radiant withdrew.

    • Players

    As of 31 July 2024[6][7]

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

    Other players under contract

    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.

    Current staff

    Managerial history

    See also

    References

    1. ^ "Prince Saud Bin Jalawi Sport City Stadium". Saudi Pro League Statistics. Archived from the original on 16 September 2017. Retrieved 28 December 2015.
    2. ^ "Soccerway profile". Archived from the original on 2018-12-01. Retrieved 2018-02-20.
    3. ^ 8 sports clubs become firms owned by development bodies
    4. ^ Liverpool great Robbie Fowler heads to Saudi Arabia as coach of Al-Qadisiyah
    5. ^ a b Ian King and Mohammed Qayed (6 September 2012). "Saudi Arabia – List of Cup Winners". RSSSF. Archived from the original on 3 August 2022. Retrieved 5 December 2012.
    6. ^ "تشكيلة - القادسية". Archived from the original on 2017-04-25. Retrieved 2021-08-29.
    7. ^ "تشكيلة اللاعبين". Archived from the original on 2021-09-08. Retrieved 2021-09-08.
    8. ^ "The Ministry of Youth And Sports : Sudan" (in Arabic). Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 26 December 2012.

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