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List of top-division football clubs in AFC countries
This is a list of top-division association football clubs in AFC countries. The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) includes all Asian countries except Armenia, Azerbaijan, Cyprus, Georgia, Israel, Kazakhstan and Turkey as members, but also includes the Oceanian countries of Australia and Guam.
The football associations of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Cyprus, Georgia, Israel, Kazakhstan and Turkey are members of UEFA, the European football confederation (Israel and Kazakhstan were previously AFC members but had left). Hong Kong and Macau, the special administrative regions of the People's Republic of China, have their own football associations which are members of AFC. The Republic of China (called Chinese Taipei in the international sports community) and Palestine, both members of the IOC but not the UN, also have their own football associations which are members of AFC.
Each of the AFC member countries have their own football league systems. The clubs playing in each top-level league compete for the title as the country's club champions, and also for places in next season's AFC club competitions, i.e., the AFC Champions League, the AFC Cup, and the AFC President's Cup. Due to promotion and relegation, the clubs playing in the top-level league are different every season; however, some league systems (such as Australia) do not have promotion and relegation.
The Australian A-League includes a team from New Zealand, whose national federation is a member of the Oceania Football Confederation
The champions of the previous season in each country are listed in bold.
- For clubs playing at lower divisions, see the separate articles linked to in the relevant sections.
- For clubs belonging to any of the other five continental football confederations of the world, see List of football (soccer) clubs.
Afghanistan
- Football association: Afghanistan Football Federation
- Top-level league: Afghanistan National League
As of 2007 season:
Australia
- Football association: Football Federation Australia
- Top-level league: Hyundai A-League
As of 2007–08 season:
Bahrain
- Football association: Bahrain Football Association
- Top-level league: Bahraini Premier League
As of 2006–07 season:
Bangladesh
- Football association: Bangladesh Football Federation
- Top-level league: Bangladesh Professional Football League
As of 2006–07 season:
Bhutan
- Football association: Bhutan Football Federation
- Top-level league: A-Division
As of 2004–05 season:
| Club | City |
|---|---|
| Transport United | Thimphu |
| Druk Pol | unknown |
| Yeedzin FC | unknown |
| Drukstar FC | unknown |
| Royal Bhutan Army FC | unknown |
| Rigzung FC | unknown |
| RIHS FC | unknown |
| Choden FC | unknown |
Brunei
- Football association: Football Association of Brunei Darussalam
- Top-level league: Shell Helix B-League
As of 2005–06 season:
| Club | City |
|---|---|
| ABDB | Tutong |
| AH United | unknown |
| Bandaran | Kuala Belait |
| DPMM FC | Jerudong |
| Indera FC | unknown |
| Jerudong FC | unknown |
| Kasuka FC | Tutong |
| NBT FC | Berakas |
| QAF FC | unknown |
| Wijaya FC | unknown |
Cambodia
- Football association: Cambodian Football Federation
- Top-level league: Cambodian League
As of 2006 season:
| Club | City |
|---|---|
| Hello United | Phnom Penh |
| Naga Resort | unknown |
| Khemara | Phnom Penh |
| Royal Navy | unknown |
| Royal Cambodian Air Force | unknown |
| Army Division of Logistics | unknown |
| Military Police | Siem Reap |
| Kandal Province | unknown |
| Koh Kong Province | unknown |
| Siem Reap Province | unknown |
People's Republic of China
- Football association: Football Association of the People's Republic of China
- Top-level league: Chinese Super League
As of 2006 season:
Chinese Taipei (Republic of China)
See Chinese Taipei for the naming issue.
- Football association: Chinese Taipei Football Association
- Top-level league: Enterprise Football League
As of 2007 season:
| Club | City |
|---|---|
| Taipower FC | Fongshan, Kaohsiung |
| Tatung FC | Taipei, Taipei |
East Timor (Timor-Leste)
- Football association: Federaçao Futebol Timor-Leste
- Top-level league: Super Liga
As of 2005-2006 season:
| Club | City |
|---|---|
| AD Esperança | |
| ADR União | |
| Cacussa | |
| FC Café | |
| FC Irmãos Unidos | |
| FC Porto Taibessi | |
| FC Rusa Fuik | |
| FC Zebra |
Guam
- Football association: Guam Football Association
- Top-level league: Guam League
As of 2006-2007 season:
| Club |
|---|
| Bio Hazard |
| Core Tech |
| Crushers |
| Guam Shipyard |
| Han Ma Um |
| No Ka Oi |
| Paintco Strykers |
| Quality Distributors |
| Take Care Tigers |
| Toyota 4Runners |
| U15 national team |
| U17 national team |
Hong Kong
- Football association: The Hong Kong Football Association
- Top-level league: Hong Kong First Division League
As of 2008–09 season:
| Club | Town |
|---|---|
| Blades | Dongguan,China |
| Citizen | N/A |
| Convoy Sun Hei | N/A |
| Eastern | N/A |
| Fourway | N/A |
| Happy Valley | N/A |
| Kitchee | N/A |
| Mutual | N/A |
| NT Realty Wofoo Tai Po | Tai Po |
| South China | N/A |
| TSW Pegasus | Tin Shui Wai |
| Tuen Mun Progoal | Tuen Mun |
| Xiangxue Eisiti | Shenzhen,China |
India
- Football association: All India Football Federation
- Top-level league: I-League
As of 2006–07 season:
| Club | City |
|---|---|
| Hindustan Football Club | Delhi |
| Air India | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
| Churchill Brothers | Salcette, Goa |
| Dempo | Panjim, Goa |
| East Bengal | Kolkata, West Bengal |
| JCT Mills | Ludhiana, Punjab |
| Mahindra United | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
| Mohammedan | Kolkata, West Bengal |
| Mohun Bagan | Kolkata, West Bengal |
| Sporting Clube de Goa | Panjim, Goa |
| Tata Football Academy | Jamshedpur, Jharkhand |
| Salgaocar Sports Club | Vasco, Goa |
| Vasco Sports Club | Vasco, Goa |
Indonesia
- Football association: Football Association of Indonesia
- Top-level league: Indonesia Super League
As of 2008 season:
| Club | City |
|---|---|
| Persipura | Jayapura, Papua |
| Persiwa | Wamena, Papua |
| Persija | Jakarta, Jakarta |
| Persik | Kediri, East Java |
| Sriwijaya FC | Palembang, South Sumatera |
| Arema | Malang, East Java |
| Persib | Bandung, West Java |
| PSM | Makassar, South Sulawesi |
| Persijap | Jepara, Central Java |
| Pelita Jaya | Purwakarta, West Java |
| PKT | Bontang, East Borneo |
| Persiba | Balikpapan, West Borneo |
| Deltras | Sidoarjo, East Java |
| Persitara | North Jakarta, Jakarta |
| PSMS | Medan, North Sumatera |
| PSIS | Semarang, Central Java |
| Persita | Tangerang, Banten |
Iran
- Football association: Islamic Republic of Iran Football Federation
- Top-level league: Iran Premier League
As of 2006–07 season:
| Club | City |
|---|---|
| Abu Moslem | Mashhad, Razavi Khorasan |
| Bargh Shiraz | Shiraz, Fars |
| FC Esteghlal Ahvaz | Ahvaz, Khuzestan |
| FC Esteghlal Tehran | Tehran, Tehran |
| Fajre Sepasi | Shiraz, Fars |
| FC Foolad | Ahvaz, Khuzestan |
| FC Malavan | Anzali, Gilan |
| Mes Kerman FC | Kerman, Kerman |
| FC Pas Tehran | Tehran, Tehran |
| Paykan Tehran FC | Tehran, Tehran |
| Persepolis FC | Tehran, Tehran |
| Rah Ahan FC | Tehran, Tehran |
| Saba Battery FC | Tehran, Tehran |
| Saipa FC | Karaj, Tehran |
| Foolad Sepahan FC | Isfahan, Isfahan |
| Zob Ahan FC | Isfahan, Isfahan |
Iraq
- Football association: Iraq Football Association
- Top-level league: Dawri Al-Nokba
As of 2006–07 season:
| Clubul | Oraş |
|---|---|
| Al-Forat | |
| Ash Shatra | |
| Karbalaa | Karbala |
| Maysan | Maysan |
| Naft Al Junoob | Basra |
| Najaf | Najaf |
| Al Minaa | Basra |
| Arbil | Arbil |
| Duhok | Duhok |
| Kirkuk | Kirkuk |
| Mousel | Mosul |
| Samaraa | Samarra |
| Sirwan | Sirwan |
| Sulaymaniyah | Sulaymaniyah |
| Al Quwa Al Jawiya | Baghdad |
| Al Shurta | Baghdad |
| Al Jaish | Baghdad |
| Al Sinaa | Baghdad |
| Al Ramadi | Baghdad |
| Al Talaba | Baghdad |
| Al Zawraa | Baghdad |
| Al-Adala | Baghdad |
| Al Kahraba | Baghdad |
| Al Naft | Baghdad |
Japan
- Football association: Japan Football Association
- Top-level league: J. League Division 1
As of 2008 season:
| Club | City |
|---|---|
| Albirex Niigata | Niigata, Niigata |
| Consadole Sapporo | Sapporo, Hokkaido |
| Gamba Osaka | Suita, Osaka |
| JEF United Ichihara Chiba | Chiba, Chiba |
| Júbilo Iwata | Iwata, Shizuoka |
| Kashima Antlers | Kashima, Ibaraki |
| Kashiwa Reysol | Kashiwa, Chiba |
| Kawasaki Frontale | Kawasaki, Kanagawa |
| Kyoto Sanga F.C. | Kyoto, Kyoto |
| Nagoya Grampus | Nagoya, Aichi |
| Oita Trinita | Oita, Oita |
| Omiya Ardija | Saitama, Saitama |
| Shimizu S-Pulse | Shimizu, Shizuoka |
| F.C. Tokyo | Chōfu, Tokyo |
| Tokyo Verdy | Chōfu, Tokyo |
| Urawa Red Diamonds | Saitama, Saitama |
| Vissel Kobe | Kobe, Hyōgo |
| Yokohama F. Marinos | Yokohama, Kanagawa |
Jordan
- Football association: Jordan Football Association
- Top-level league: Jordan League
As of 2006–07 season:
| Club | City |
|---|---|
| Al-Arabi | Irbid |
| Al-Buq'aa | Amman |
| Al-Faisaly | Amman |
| Al-Hussein | Irbid |
| Al-Ittihad | Ar Ramtha |
| Al-Jazira | Amman |
| Al-Ramtha | Irbid |
| Shabab Al Ordon Al Qadisiya | Amman |
| Al-Wihdat | Amman |
| Al-Yarmouk | Amman |
Korea DPR
- Football association: DPR Korea Football Association
- Top-level league: DPR Korea League
As of 2007 season:
Korea Republic
- Football association: Korea Football Association
- Top-level league: K-League
As of 2007 season:
Kuwait
- Football association: Kuwait Football Association
- Top-level league: Kuwaiti Premier League
As of 2006–07 season:
| Club | City |
|---|---|
| Al-Arabi | Al Mansuriyah, Al Farwaniyah |
| Al-Fahaheel | Fahaheel |
| Al-Jahra | AL Jahra |
| Al-Kazma | AL Adailyah, Al Asimah |
| Khaitan SC | unknown |
| Al-Kuwait | Kaifan, Al Asimah |
| Al-Naser | unknown |
| Qadisiya SC | Al Qadisiya, Al Asimah |
| Al-Sahel | Abu Hulayfah, Al Farwaniyah |
| Al-Salmiya | Salmiya, Hawalli |
| Al-Shabab | AL Ahmedi |
| Sulaibikhat | unknown |
| Al-Tadamon | Al Farwaniyah, Al Farwaniyah |
| Al-Yarmuk | Mishref, Hawalli |
Kyrgyzstan
- Football association: Football Federation of Kyrgyz Republic
- Top-level league: Kyrgyzstan League
As of 2006 season:
Laos
- Football association: Lao Football Federation
- Top-level league: Lao League
As of 2005/2006 season:
Lebanon
- Football association: Federation Libanaise de Football
- Top-level league: Lebanese Premier League
As of 2006–07 season:
| Club | City |
|---|---|
| Al Ahed | Beirut, Beirut |
| Al-Ahli | Sidon, South |
| Al-Ansar | Beirut, Beirut |
| Al-Hikma | Beirut, Beirut |
| Al-Mubarrah | unknown |
| Al-Nejmeh | Beirut, Beirut |
| Al-Rayyan | unknown |
| Al-Safa | Beirut, Beirut |
| Salam | Zgharta, North |
| Shabab Al-Sahel | Beirut, Beirut |
| Al-Tadamon | Tyre, South |
| Trables SC | Tripoli, North |
Macau
- Football association: Macau Football Association
- Top-level league: Campeonato da 1ª Divisão do Futebol
As of 2006 season:
| Club |
|---|
| Serviços de Alfândega |
| Heng Tai |
| Hoi Fan |
| Kin Chong |
| Kuan Tai |
| Lam Pak |
| Macau national under-18 football team |
| Monte Carlo |
| Polícia de Segurança Pública |
| Vá Luen |
Malaysia
- Football association: Football Association of Malaysia
- Top-level league: Malaysian Super League
As of 2006/2007 season:
Maldives
- Football association: Football Association of Maldives
- Top-level league: Dhivehi League
As of 2006 season:
| Club | City |
|---|---|
| Vyansa | |
| VB Sports | |
| New Radiant | Malé |
| Maziya SRC | |
| Club Valencia | Malé |
| Victory |
Mongolia
- Football association: Mongolian Football Federation
- Top-level league: Mongolia Premier League
As of 2006 season:
| Club | City |
|---|---|
| Baganuur | Baganuur |
| Darkhan | Darkhan |
| Khangard | Erdenet |
| Kharaastsai | Ulan Bator |
| Khasin Khultood | Ulan Bator |
| Khoromkhon | Ulan Bator |
| Khotol | Khotol |
| Mazaalai | Ulan Bator |
| Selenge Press | Ulan Bator |
| Ulan Bator University | Ulan Bator |
| Zamchin | Ulan Bator |
| Zamin Uud | Zamin Uud |
Myanmar
- Football association: Myanmar Football Federation
- Top-level league: Myanmar Premier League
As of 2005–06 season:
Nepal
- Football association: All Nepal Football Association
- Top-level league: Nepal A- Division League
As of 2006–2007 season:
Oman
- Football association: Oman Football Association
- Top-level league: Omani League
As of 2006–07 season:
| Club | City |
|---|---|
| Bahla Club | Bahla, Ad Dakhiliyah |
| Dhofar Club | Salalah, Dhofar |
| Al-Khaburah | Al Khaburah, Al Batinah |
| Majees Club | Majees, Al Batinah |
| Muscat Club | Muscat, Muscat |
| Al-Nahda | unknown |
| Al-Nasr | Salalah, Ad Dakhiliyah |
| Al-Oruba | Sur, Ash Sharqiyah |
| Al-Salam | unknown |
| Seeb Club | Seeb, Muscat |
| Sur Club | Sur, Ash Sharqiyah |
| Talia Club | unknown |
Pakistan
- Football association: Pakistan Football Federation
- Top-level league: Pakistan Premier League
As of 2006 season:
Palestinian territories
- Football association: Palestinian Football Federation
- Top-level league: Gaza Strip League and West Bank Premier League
As of 2005–06 season:Gaza Strip League
Philippines
- Football association: Philippine Football Federation
- Top-level league: Filipino Premier League
As of 2008 season:
| Club | City/Province |
|---|---|
| Philippine Air Force FC | |
| Philippine Army FC | |
| Ateneo FC | Loyola Heights, Quezon City |
| Diliman FC | Diliman, Quezon City |
| Giligans FC | |
| Mendiola United FC | Manila |
| Philippine Navy FC | |
| Pasargad FC | |
| Union FC | Manila |
Qatar
- Football association: Qatar Football Association
- Top-level league: Qatari League
As of 2006–07 season:
Saudi Arabia
- Football association: Saudi Arabia Football Federation
- Top-level league: Saudi Premier League
As of 2006–07 season:
Singapore
- Football association: Football Association of Singapore
- Top-level league: S.League
As of 2007 season:
Sri Lanka
- Football association: Football Federation of Sri Lanka
- Top-level league: Kit Premier League
As of 2006–07 season:
Segment A
| Club | City |
|---|---|
| Golden Star SC | Kandy |
| Java Lane SC | |
| Jupiters SC | Negombo |
| Kalutara Park SC | Kalutara |
| Matara SC | |
| New Young SC | Wennapuwa |
| Old Bens SC | Colombo |
| Red Sun SC | Gampola |
Syria
- Football association: Syrian Arab Federation for Football
- Top-level league: Syrian League
As of 2007–08 season:
Tajikistan
- Football association: Tajikistan Football Federation
- Top-level league: Tajik League
As of 2006 season:
Thailand
- Football association: Football Association of Thailand
- Top-level league: Thailand Premier League
As of 2008 season:
Turkmenistan
- Football association: Football Association of Turkmenistan
- Top-level league: Turkmenistan League
As of 2006 season:
United Arab Emirates
- Football association: United Arab Emirates Football Association
- Top-level league: UAE League
As of 2006–07 season:
Uzbekistan
- Football association: Uzbekistan Football Federation
- Top-level league: Oliy League
As of 2006 season:
Vietnam
- Football association: Vietnam Football Federation
- Top-level league: V-League
As of 2007 season:
Yemen
- Football association: Yemen Football Association
- Top-level league: Yemeni League
As of 2006 season:
References
- National Associations, AFC. Last accessed October 31, 2006.
- The RSSSF Archive - Domestic Results (Asia and Oceania), Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. Last accessed October 30, 2006.
See also
- List of top-division football clubs in CAF countries
- List of top-division football clubs in CONCACAF countries
- List of top-division football clubs in CONMEBOL countries
- List of top-division football clubs in OFC countries
- List of top-division football clubs in UEFA countries
- List of top-division football clubs in non-FIFA countries
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