Umm Salal Sport Club () is a Qatari professional football club based in Umm Salal, that competes in the Qatar Stars League, the highest tier of Qatari football. Previously called Al-Tadamun Sport Club, Umm Salal is best known for being the first Qatari club that made it to the semi-finals of the AFC Champions League.
History Umm Salal were formed in 1979 under the name Al-Tadamun Club and entered into the Qatari Second Division along with five other clubs. After the dissolution of two other clubs in the second division, Al Tadamun was also dissolved. The club was reformed in 1996, with Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al Thani heading the club. It won the Qatari 2nd Division in their second season after reformation, in addition to lifting the league trophy two more times in 2000 and 2006.
In 2004, the club's name, Al Tadamun Club, was changed to "Umm Salal" by decision of the Qatar Olympic Committee.
They won promotion to the Qatar Stars League in the 2006–07 season. They enjoyed league success, finishing third in consecutive seasons. In 2008, they qualified for the AFC Champions League 2009 after defeating Al Gharafa 4–1 on penalties in the Emir Cup final. They were knocked out of the ACL in the semi-finals, which was the furthest any Qatari club had ever advanced at that time.
The team's nickname, Barzan's Falcons, is a reference to the Barzan Tower, which the Umm Salal Mohammed Fort houses. The tower became renowned for being used during Ramadan to ensure the holy month was observed at the correct time.
Honours Emir of Qatar Cup Winners (1): 2008 Runners-up (1): 2010 Sheikh Jassem Cup Winners (1): 2009 Runners-up (1): 2011 Qatari Stars Cup Winners (1): 2024 Runners-up (2): 2010, 2023 Qatari 2nd Division Winners (3): 1998, 2000, 2006
Statistics and records League seasons {|class="wikitable collapsible" |- ! Season ! Div. ! Pos. !Emir of Qatar Cup !Crown Prince Cup !Sheikh Jassim Cup !colspan=2|Asia |- | style="text-align: center;" | 2006 | style="text-align: center;" | 2D | style="text-align: center;" bgcolor=gold | 1 | style="text-align: center;" | 1st round | style="text-align: center;" | – | style="text-align: center;" | Semi-final | style="text-align: center;" | – | style="text-align: center;" | – |- | style="text-align: center;" | 2007 | style="text-align: center;" | QSL | style="text-align: center;" | 3 | style="text-align: center;" | Quarter-final | style="text-align: center;" | Semi-final | style="text-align: center;" | Group stage | style="text-align: center;" | – | style="text-align: center;" | – |- | style="text-align: center;" | 2008 | style="text-align: center;" | QSL | style="text-align: center;" | 3 | style="text-align: center;" bgcolor=gold | Winners | style="text-align: center;" | Semi-final | style="text-align: center;" | Group stage | style="text-align: center;" | – | style="text-align: center;" | – |- | style="text-align: center;" | 2009 | style="text-align: center;" | QSL | style="text-align: center;" | 6 | style="text-align: center;" | 2nd round | style="text-align: center;" | – | style="text-align: center;" bgcolor=gold | Winners | style="text-align: center;" | CL | style="text-align: center;" | Semi-final |- | style="text-align: center;" | 2010 | style="text-align: center;" | QSL | style="text-align: center;" | 7 | style="text-align: center;" bgcolor=silver|Runners-up | style="text-align: center;" | – | style="text-align: center;" | Group stage | style="text-align: center;" | – | style="text-align: center;" | – |- | style="text-align: center;" | 2011 | style="text-align: center;" | QSL | style="text-align: center;" | 9 | style="text-align: center;" | 3rd round | style="text-align: center;" | – | style="text-align: center;" bgcolor=silver |Runners-up | style="text-align: center;" | – | style="text-align: center;" | – |- | style="text-align: center;" | 2012 | style="text-align: center;" | QSL | style="text-align: center;" | 11 | style="text-align: center;" | 3rd round | style="text-align: center;" | – | style="text-align: center;" | Group stage | style="text-align: center;" | – | style="text-align: center;" | – |- | style="text-align: center;" | 2013 | style="text-align: center;" | QSL | style="text-align: center;" | 5 | style="text-align: center;" | Quarter-final | style="text-align: center;" | – | style="text-align: center;" | Group stage | style="text-align: center;" | – | style="text-align: center;" | –
| style="text-align: center;" | 2014 | style="text-align: center;" | QSL | style="text-align: center;" | 7 | style="text-align: center;" | 3rd round | style="text-align: center;" | – | style="text-align: center;" | – | style="text-align: center;" | – | style="text-align: center;" | – |- | style="text-align: center;" | 2015 | style="text-align: center;" | QSL | style="text-align: center;" | 6 | style="text-align: center;" | Quarter-final | style="text-align: center;" | – | style="text-align: center;" | – | style="text-align: center;" | – | style="text-align: center;" | – |- | style="text-align: center;" | 2016 | style="text-align: center;" | QSL | style="text-align: center;" | 5 | style="text-align: center;" | 3rd round | style="text-align: center;" | – | style="text-align: center;" | – | style="text-align: center;" | – | style="text-align: center;" | –
| style="text-align: center;" | 2017 | style="text-align: center;" | QSL | style="text-align: center;" | 6 | style="text-align: center;" | 4th round | style="text-align: center;" | – | style="text-align: center;" | – | style="text-align: center;" | – | style="text-align: center;" | –
| style="text-align: center;" | 2018 | style="text-align: center;" | QSL | style="text-align: center;" | 5 | style="text-align: center;" | Quarter-final | style="text-align: center;" | – | style="text-align: center;" | – | style="text-align: center;" | – | style="text-align: center;" | –
| style="text-align: center;" | 2019 | style="text-align: center;" | QSL | style="text-align: center;" | 9 | style="text-align: center;" | 3rd round | style="text-align: center;" | – | style="text-align: center;" | – | style="text-align: center;" | – | style="text-align: center;" | –
| style="text-align: center;" | 2020 | style="text-align: center;" | QSL | style="text-align: center;" | 10 | style="text-align: center;" | Round of 16 | style="text-align: center;" | – | style="text-align: center;" | – | style="text-align: center;" | – | style="text-align: center;" | –
| style="text-align: center;" | 2021 | style="text-align: center;" | QSL | style="text-align: center;" | 10 | style="text-align: center;" | Round of 16 | style="text-align: center;" | – | style="text-align: center;" | – | style="text-align: center;" | – | style="text-align: center;" | –
| style="text-align: center;" | 2022 | style="text-align: center;" | QSL | style="text-align: center;" | 6 | style="text-align: center;" | Round of 16 | style="text-align: center;" | – | style="text-align: center;" | – | style="text-align: center;" | – | style="text-align: center;" | –
Asian record Competition Pld W D L GF GA AFC Champions League 11 4 3 4 11 20 Total 11 4 3 4 11 20
Q = Qualification GS = Group stage R16 = Round of 16 QF = Quarter-final SF = Semi-final
AFC Champions League
Round Country Club Home Away2009GSAl Jazira2–21–0GSAl-Ittihad1–30–7GSEsteghlal1–01–1R16Al-Hilal 0–0 (4–3p)QFFC Seoul3–21–1SFPohang Steelers1–20–2
Colours and kit
Shirt sponsors and manufacturers PeriodKit manufactureShirt sponsor2006–11 Nike RasGas2012-14None2014–15 MSC–Q2015–16 PumaNone2016–17 AdidasNone2021-23 JakoNone2023-24 PumaNone2024–Present JakoNone
Kit history
Stadium Built in 1996 in Umm Salal Ali, the Umm Salal Stadium covers 34,500 m2 and features two football pitches, locker rooms and an administrative office. However, due to its insufficient capacity and facilities, the club uses Thani bin Jassim Stadium as its homegrounds.
Players As of Qatari Second Division:
List of notable players
Only league games are counted. To appear in this list, a player must have made at least 50 appearances for the team.
NameNationalityPositionDebutAppearancesGoals Midfielder2006 Midfielder2003 Goalkeeper2013 Striker2015 Defender2011 Midfielder2014 Striker2007 Midfielder2006 Midfielder2006 Defender2009 Striker2008 Midfielder2007
Board of directors
Managerial history
Abdulaziz Ali Al Hammadi (1988) Abdulaziz Ali Al Hammadi (1995) Saad Hafez (1999–01) Said Razgui (2001–02) Lakhdar Belloumi (2003) Fareed Ramzy (2004) Robert Mullier (2004–05) Abdelhak Benchikha (2005–06) Hassan Hormutallah (Feb 20, 2007–July 1, 2007) Richard Tardy (July 1, 2007–Oct 26, 2007) Hameed Bremel (2007) Laurent Banide (Nov 7, 2007–Nov 3, 2008) Gérard Gili (Nov 16, 2008–April 12, 2010) Henk ten Cate (April 12, 2010–Feb 6, 2011) Hassan Hormutallah (Feb 7, 2011–Nov 15, 2011) Gérard Gili (Dec 15, 2011–June 30, 2012) Bertrand Marchand (July 1, 2012–March 1, 2013) Alain Perrin (March 9, 2013–Sept 30, 2013) Gérard Gili (Sept 30, 2013–Dec 12, 2013) Bülent Uygun (Dec 12, 2013–Dec 14, 2016) Mahmoud Gaber (Dec 16, 2016–Feb, 2018) Talal El Karkouri (Feb 5, 2018–Dec 12, 2018) Laurent Banide (Jul 1, 2018–Nov 14, 2018) Raúl Caneda (Jan 1, 2019–Oct 25, 2019) Ahmed El Abyad (Oct 30, 2019–Nov 3, 2019) Aziz Ben Askar (Nov 4, 2019–Jun 30,2021) Sérgio Farias (Jul 1, 2021–Oct 28,2021) Wesam Rizik (Oct 29, 2021–Jan 31,2023) Talal El Karkouri (Feb 1, 2023–2023) Patrice Carteron (Jul 1, 2024–2024)
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