Shahin Ahvaz Football Club (), commonly known as Shahin Ahvaz, is an Iranian football club based in Ahvaz, Khuzestan, that competes in the Khuzestan Premier League. The club was founded in 1948.
The football team plays their home games at the Takhti Ahvaz which has a seating capacity of 15,000. The club also consists of various other departments including a basketball team.
History Establishment The club was founded in 1948. The club was one of Shahin Tehran branches at the time.
The golden years were in the 1980s when the team was being managed by Dr. Shariati, Mr. Ashrafi, and Mr. Nasirabbasi. The team won their first every "Hazfi" cup after defeating Perspolis Tehran in the semi-finals and then Malavan Anzali in the final game. With that championship, they made it to the AFC cup. Shahin Ahvaz hosted the first round and they beat all three teams and advanced to the next round. After that year, the management started with new players, however due mostly to lack of sponsorships and mismanagement, Shahin was never able to re-claim their past golden era and always remained in the second division.
Season-by-Season Season League PositionHazfi Cup Notes1988–8917th of Shahrivar league9thCup
The table below chronicles the achievements of Shahin Ahvaz in various competitions since 2007.
Season League PositionHazfi Cup Notes2007–08Azadegan League12thThird round2008–09Azadegan League12thDid not qualify2009–10Azadegan League14thThird RoundRelegated2010–112nd Division
Head coaches Saeed Salamat
Players
First Team Squad As of May 23, 2010
For recent transfers, see List of Iranian football transfers, summer 2010.
Honors Hazfi Cup: Winners (1): 1988
Iran's representative at 1989-90 Asian Club Championship
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