Al-Ettifaq FC

Club Overview

Al-Ettifaq FC, established in 1945 through the merger of three Dammam-based clubs, is a professional football powerhouse in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. Their green and red colors symbolize unity and ambition. Al-Ettifaq’s legacy includes being the first Saudi team to win international titles, the Saudi Premier League without any defeats, and the GCC Champions League. With 13 titles to their name, they continue to inspire fans across the region ¹.

Name, Nickname, Slogan & Home Ground

• Name: Al-Ettifaq Football Club
• Nickname: Faris Ad-Dahna (The Knight of Ad-Dahna)
• Slogan: “Agreement Football Club”
• Home Ground: Al-Ettifaq Club Stadium, Dammam (Capacity: 15,000) ¹

History

In 1945, three Dammam clubs—Al-Taawoun, Al-Sha’ab, and Al-Shabab—merged into one unified club, funded by the Ministry of Sports. The name “Al-Ettifaq” (meaning “the agreement” in Arabic) was chosen. Under the guidance of visionary managers, Al-Ettifaq thrived. Notably, they signed prolific player Khalil Al-Zayani, who played a pivotal role in their domestic success during the 1960s ².

Achievements

• 1984 Arab Club Champions Cup
• First Saudi team to win the Saudi Premier League undefeated
• First Saudi team to win the GCC Champions League

Biggest Rivalry/Derby

Al-Ettifaq’s intense rivalry lies with other clubs, but the Qasim Derby against city rivals Al-Raed stands out.

Biggest Wins

• 1993: Al-Ettifaq vs. Al Shabab (4-0)
• 1994: Al-Ettifaq vs. Al Nassr (5-0) ²

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