Sharjah FC
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Sharjah Football Club (Arabic: نادي الشارقة لكرة القدم) is an Emirati professional football club based in Sharjah that competes in the UAE Pro League. Their home stadium is Sharjah Stadium.
Full name | Sharjah Football Club | ||
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Nickname(s) | The King | ||
Short name | Sharjah | ||
Founded | 1966; 58 years ago (1966)[1] | ||
Ground | Sharjah Stadium | ||
Capacity | 18,000[2] | ||
Owner | Sultan bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi | ||
Chairman | Ali Al Midfa | ||
Manager | Cosmin Olăroiu | ||
League | UAE Pro League | ||
2022–23 | UAE Pro League, 7th | ||
Website | Club website | ||
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Founded in 1966, Sharjah FC is considered to be one of the pioneers and top institutes in UAE Football since its inception, Achieving success throughout the years made Sharjah one of the most prestigious clubs in the country. Sharjah FC is also the most successful team in the Emirate of Sharjah, winning 6 Pro League titles, 10 Presidents Cups, 1 League Cup and 3 Super Cups. The club was also the first official UAE league champion since its establishment in 1974.