Al-Hussein Irbid SC (Arabic: الحسين إربد) is a professional football club based in Irbid which competes in the Jordanian Pro League.

Al-Hussein SC
Full nameAl-Hussein Sport Club of Irbid
Nickname(s)غزاة الشمال
(Invaders of the North)
Founded1964; 60 years ago (1964)
GroundAl-Hassan Stadium
Capacity12,000
ChairmanAmer Abu Obeid
ManagerJamal Mahmoud
LeagueJordanian Pro League
2023–24Jordanian Pro League, 1st of 12
(Champions)
WebsiteClub website
Current season

The club achieved their first Jordanian Pro League title in 2023–24, in addition to achieving three Jordan FA Shield titles, and the 2003 Jordan Super Cup.[1]

History edit

Al-Hussein Irbid was established in 1964, followed by promotion to the Jordan League in 1975. Their first participation in regional competitions was in the 1993 Arab Club Champions Cup. They later competed at the 2005 AFC Cup,[2] winning their group and reaching the quarter-finals.[3] In 2010–11, they relegated to the Division 1 for the first time, following a 3–1 defeat against Kufrsoum in the playoffs.[4] The club later clinched the 2012–13 Division 1 title, securing promotion to the 2013–14 Jordan League.

In the 2023–24 season, the club secured their first Jordanian Pro League trophy on the final matchday with a 2–1 victory over Sahab. They achieved this milestone with an impressive record of just one defeat and only six goals conceded throughout the season.[5]

Stadium edit

Al-Hussein plays their home games at Al-Hassan Stadium in Irbid. The stadium was built in 1971 and opened in 1976. It is also the home stadium of Al-Arabi and Al-Sareeh. It has a current capacity of 12,000 spectators.[citation needed]

Kits edit

Al-Hussein's home kit is all yellow shirts and shorts, while their away kit is all black shirts and shorts.[citation needed]

Kit suppliers and shirt sponsors edit

Period Kit supplier Shirt sponsor
2015–2016 Erreà None
2016–2017 Terraco
2017–2018 Givova None
2019–2020 Kelme Royal Oaks Group
2020–2021 Kelme Royal Oaks Group

Honours edit

Type Competition Titles Seasons
Domestic Premier League 1 2023–24
FA Cup
FA Shield 3 1994, 2003, 2005
Super Cup 1 2003
Division 1 1 2012–13
Total 6

Performance in AFC and UAFA competitions edit

2024–25:
2005: Quarterfinals
1993: Group stage
2004–05: First round

Records edit

As of 26 May 2024
Match won Match drawn Match lost Champions Runners-up
Season Competition Round Club Home Away Aggregate
1993 Arab Club Champions Cup Group stage   Al-Hilal 1–0 3rd place
  Espérance 0–2
  Al-Muharraq 2–4
2004–05 Arab Champions League First round   Al Ahli 1–2 0–3 1–5
2005 AFC Cup Group stage   Al Ahed 4–0 1st place
  Dempo 3–0
Quarter finals   New Radiant 0–0 0–1 0–1

Players edit

As of 2 June 2024

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK   JOR Abdullah Al-Zoubi
3 DF   JOR Mustafa Eid
4 DF   JOR Mohammad Abualnadi
7 DF   JOR Mohammad Al-Dawoud
8 MF   JOR Wassem Al-Riyalat
9 FW   JOR Abdullah Al-Attar
10 MF   JOR Mus'ab Al-Laham
11 MF   JOR Seif Darwish
13 MF   JOR Mahmoud Al-Mardi
15 DF   JOR Saed Al Rosan
17 DF   JOR Adham Al-Quraishi
18 MF   JOR Rajaei Ayed
20 FW   JOR Hamza Al-Dardour (Captain)
No. Pos. Nation Player
21 DF   JOR Salem Obaid
22 GK   JOR Mahmoud Al-Kawamleh
23 MF   JOR Ahmad Tha'er
29 DF   JOR Jonathan Tamimi
33 DF   JOR Abdallah Nasib
36 FW   NGA Abdul Ajagun
77 MF   JOR Monther Abu Amara
88 DF   BRA Italo Silva
92 MF   BRA Fernandinho
95 MF   JOR Majdi Al-Attar
99 FW   SEN Abdou Aziz Ndiaye

Managerial history edit

References edit

  1. ^ Mubarak, Hassanin; Qayed, Mohammed (2 June 2010). "Jordan – List of Cup Winners". RSSSF.
  2. ^ "Al Hussein, hot favourites to defeat Dempo in AFC Cup clash". Asian Football Confederation. 7 April 2005. Archived from the original on 3 February 2013.
  3. ^ Stokkermans, Karel (19 March 2006). "Asian Club Competitions 2005". RSSSF.
  4. ^ "هبوط نادي الحسين اربد الى الاولى في كرة القدم" (in Arabic). Khaberni. 25 April 2011.
  5. ^ "في ليلة التتويج.. مباراة ماراثونية يحسمها الحسين إربد ويحقق الدوري للمرة الأولى بتاريخه" (in Arabic). Roya News. 25 May 2024.

External links edit