Al-Markhiya SC
Al-Markhiya Sports Club (Arabic: المرخية) is a Qatari multi-sports club, based in the Al Markhiya district of Doha.[1] Its football department plays in the Qatar Stars League. It was widely regarded as the fastest improving team due to it winning the Second Division league 4 times in the first 5 it has taken part of. It has also entered history by being the first second division club to be promoted to the Qatar Stars League. The club was founded in 1995 as Al-Ittifaq, but was renamed to Al-Markhiya in 2004 to better represent the district where it is located.
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| Full name | Al-Markhiya Sports Club | ||
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| Nickname(s) | Al-Ittifaq | ||
| Founded | 1995 | ||
| Ground | Al-Markhiya Stadium, Doha | ||
| Capacity | 200 | ||
| Chairman | Ali AlMusaifri | ||
| Head coach | Hicham Jadrane | ||
| League | Qatar Stars League | ||
| 2021–22 | 1st, Second Division League (promoted) | ||
| Website | Club website | ||
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Stadium
Built in 1995, the Al-Markhiya Stadium covers 68,000 m2 and features a football pitch with a capacity for 200 people, locker rooms and an administrative office.[2] However, due to its insufficient capacity and facilities, the club frequently uses Saoud bin Abdulrahman Stadium as its homegrounds.[3]
Current squad
As of Qatari Second Division:
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Technical and administrative staff
- As of 15 May 2023[4]
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
 Hicham Jadrane | Head coach |
 Henk Dot | Assistant coach |
| Bader Al Maimani | Assistant coach |
| Fernando Carnado | Goalkeeper coach |
| Yassin Grill | Data analyst |
| Gustavo Silva | Fitness instructor |
List of managers
Hassan Afif (1st) (2001–02)
Eid Mubarak (2002)- Hassan Afif (2nd) (2002–03)
Talha Ashraf (1st) (2004–05)- Hassan Afif (caretaker) (3rd) (2005)
- Hassan Afif (2006–07)
Saad Hafez (2007)
Karim Abdul Razak (2007–08)- Hassan Afif (4th) (2008)
- Talha Ashraf (2nd) (2008)
- Fareed Ramzi (2008)
Luis Fernando[5] (2009)- Luizinho (2009)
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Omar Meziane (2010)- Ayman Mansour (2010–11)
Osama Siksik (caretaker) (2011)- Talha Ashraf (3rd) (2011–12)
Peter Polák (2012–13)- Osama Siksik (caretaker) (2013–14)
- Karim Abdul Razak (2014)
- Luizinho (2014–15)
- Ayman Mansour (2015–2016)
Silvio Diliberto (2016–2018)
Adel Sellimi (2018)- Abdullah Mubarak (Jan 1, 2022–Apr 16,2023)
- Hicham Jadrane (Apr 17, 2023–present)[6]
Club rankings
National ranking
- As of 15 May 2023.[7]
| Current Rank | Country | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | | Umm Salal SC | 1274 |
| 11 | | Al-Sailiya SC | 1269 |
| 12 | | Al-Markhiya SC | 1244 |
| 13 | | Al-Khor SC | 1241 |
| 14 | | Al-Shahania SC | 1235 |
Asian ranking
- As of 15 May 2023.[8]
| Current Rank | Country | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 280 |  | Ubon United F.C. | 1244 |
| 281 |  | Binh Duong | 1244 |
| 282 | | Al-Markhiya SC | 1244 |
| 283 |  | Tokushima Vortis | 1244 |
| 284 |  | Shabab El Bourj SC | 1243 |
World ranking
- As of 15 May 2023.[9]
| Current Rank | Country | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2242 |  | Lae City Dwellers | 1244 |
| 2243 | | Binh Duong | 1244 |
| 2244 | | Al-Markhiya SC | 1244 |
| 2245 |  | Tiare Tahiti | 1244 |
| 2246 |  | AC Horsens | 1243 |
References
- Official website Archived 16 July 2012 at archive.today (in Arabic)
- "QOC Venue Booklet" (PDF). Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC). 24 March 2015. p. 76. Archived from the original (PDF) on 29 January 2019. Retrieved 14 November 2019.
- "Club profile". Soccerway. Retrieved 15 November 2019.
- "Technical and administrative staff". Retrieved 15 May 2023.
- مسيمير والشحانية في افتتاح كأس الدرجة الثانية (in Arabic). alarab.qa. 29 September 2009. Archived from the original on 2 January 2014. Retrieved 24 May 2013.
- "Umm Salal take on Al Shamal as relegation battle reaches final stretch". 2 May 2023. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
- "Qatar Football / Soccer Clubs Ranking". Retrieved 15 May 2023.
- "Asia Football / Soccer Clubs Ranking". Retrieved 15 May 2023.
- "World Football / Soccer Clubs Ranking". Retrieved 15 May 2023.
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