Al-Sailiya Sports Club () is a Qatari professional football club currently competing in the Qatar Stars League. They are based in the capital Doha and play their home games at Hamad bin Khalifa Stadium.
History Al Sailiya were founded as Al-Qadsiyah Sports Club on 10 October 1995. The club won the 1998 edition of the Qatari Second Division Cup under the leadership of Iraqi coach Wamidh Munir. In 2003, the club adopted its current name, Al Sailiya.
They were relegated in 2006 after finishing at the bottom of the Qatar Stars League. They won promotion back to the Qatar Stars League for the 2007–08 season, but were once again relegated to the Qatargas League in the 2010–11 season. They won promotion again, but finished last in the Stars League that year. However, a decision to expand the QSL to 14 teams ensured Sailiya's place in the top flight was secure.
Timeline SeasonNotes1994–95The club is founded as Qadsia Sporting Club.1997–98Won the Qatari Second Division Cup.2002–03Won promotion from the Qatargas League.2002–03U–19 team won the league.2002–03Changed name to "Al Sailiya".2003–04Team relegated from the Qatar Stars League.2003–04U–19 team won the league.2004–05Won the Qatari Second Division Cup.2004–05Won promotion from the Qatargas League.2005–06Team relegated from the Qatar Stars League.2006–07Won promotion from the Qatargas League.2010–11Team relegated from the Qatar Stars League.2011–12Won promotion from the Qatargas League.
Statistics
+Qatar Stars League seasonsSeasonLeagueDivisionPosGWDLGFGAGDPts2003–04QSL10° (relegated)1804142061 −4142005–06QSL2758142947 −18232007–08QSL8°2776143346 −13272008–09QSL9°2755173158 −27202009–10QSL11°2247111628 −12192010–11QSL11° (relegated)2236132547 −2215
Stadium Built in 1995, the Al-Sailiya Stadium covers 60,000 m2 and features a football pitches with a capacity for 1,500 people, two training pitches, locker rooms, an administrative office and other administrative buildings. However, due to its insufficient capacity and facilities, the club frequently uses Hamad bin Khalifa Stadium as its homegrounds.
Players As of Qatar Stars League:
Out on loan
Notable players
This list includes players whom have made significant contributions to their national team and to the club. At least 100 caps for the club or 80 caps for their national team is needed to be considered for inclusion.
Local players Majdi Siddiq – 114 caps for Al-Sailiya Mirghani Al Zain – 111 caps for Al-Sailiya Mansour Muftah – 81 caps for QatarForeign players Grégory Gomis – 121 caps for Al-Sailiya Ahmed Kano – 154 caps for Oman (record) Faouzi Aaish – 103 caps for Bahrain Moumouni Dagano – 83 caps for Burkina Faso Wael Gomaa – 117 caps for Egypt Sayed Mahmood Jalal – 83 caps for Bahrain Karim Ansarifard – 104 caps for Iran
Personnel Current technical staff Last update: 24 April 2023. Coaching staffHead coach Mirghani Al ZainAssistant coach Jassim SalehGoalkeeping coach Hicham JaziriPerformance analyst Cristoforo Filetti
Managerial history As of 24 April 2023 SeasonsManagerNationality1997–98Wamidh Munir2002–03Saad Hafez2003Paulo Campos2003–04Pierre Lechantre2004Adnan Dirjal2004José Paulo2004–05Amarildo2005Wamidh Munir2005–06José Paulo2007Ladislas Lozano2007–08José Paulo2008–09Nebojsa Vučković2009–10Džemal HadžiabdićJuly 1, 2010–Oct 8, 2012Uli StielikeOct 8, 2012–Feb 1, 2013Maher KanzariFeb 1, 2013–June 6, 2013Abdullah MubarakJune 6, 2013–March 2023Sami TrabelsiMarch 2023–Mirghani Al Zain
Honours Qatari Stars Cup Winners (2): 2020–21, 2021–22 Qatar FA Cup Winners (1): 2021 Qatari Second Division Winners (5): 2002–03, 2004–05, 2006–07, 2011–12, 2024–25 Qatari Second Division Cup Winners (3): 1998, 2005, 2011
Continental record Season Competition Round Club Home Away Aggregate2020AFC Champions LeaguePlay-off round Shahr Khodro
References
External links Official website