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Al-Faisaly (Arabic: الفيصلي) is a Jordanian soccer club which has historically been dominant in the Jordan Football Association's competitions (Jordan League, Jordan Cup, Jordan Association Shield and Jordan Super Cup), winning the League a record 30 times,[1] the Cup 15 times, the Shield 5 times and the Super Cup 13 times. [2]
Al-Faisaly players are frequently chosen for the Jordan National Team. Al-Faisaly was the AFC Cup champion for 2005 and 2006.[3]
[edit] Achievements
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- 1944, 1945, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1976, 1977, 1983, 1985, 1986, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004
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- 1981, 1983, 1988, 1990, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2008
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- 1987, 1991, 1992, 1997, 2000
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- 1981, 1982, 1984, 1986, 1987, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 2002, 2004, 2006
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- 2005, 2006
Supporters
Al-Faisaly is supported by Jordanians who come from tribal background. It is popular among security and military services in the Kingdom. Some consider the political views of the supporters as neo-fascists. They call it "Al Za'eem" as well as "Al Ameed" because it's the oldest football club in Jordan, and the first in rank in having the achievements.
[edit] Performance in AFC Competitions
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- 2002-03: Qualifying West - 3rd Round
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- 2005: Champion
- 2006: Champion
- 2007: Finalist
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- 1990/91: Second Round
- 1994/95: withdrew in First Round
[edit] Current squad
[edit] External links
[edit] References
Sheikh Sultan Al-Adwan
Adnan Hamad
