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, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands (the association of the Northern Mariana Islands is a provisional associate member of AFC but not a member of FIFA).
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 champions of the previous season in each country are listed in bold.
Please note: Some clubs play in a national football league other than their own country's. Where this is the case the club is noted as such. In particular, the Australian A-League includes a team from New Zealand, whose national federation is a member of the Oceania Football Confederation.
- 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 association football clubs.
| Club name | Club finished the previous season as league champions. |
Afghanistan
Main article: List of football clubs in Afghanistan
- Football association: Afghanistan Football Federation
- Top-level league: Afghan Premier League
As of 2013 season:
Australia
Main article: List of soccer clubs in Australia
- Football association: Football Federation Australia
- Top-level league: A-League (men), W-League (women)
As of 2016–17 A-League season:
As of 2016–17 W-League season:
Bahrain
Main article: List of football clubs in Bahrain
- Football association: Bahrain Football Association
- Top-level league: Bahraini Premier League
As of 2016–17 season:
| Club | City |
|---|---|
| Al-Ahli | Manama |
| Al-Hala | Muharraq |
| Al-Hidd | Al Hidd |
| Al-Najma | Manama |
| Al-Muharraq | Muharraq |
| Al-Riffa | Riffa |
| Bahrain SC | Muharraq |
| East Riffa | Manama |
| Malkiya | Malkiya |
| Manama Club | Manama |
Bangladesh
Main article: List of football clubs in Bangladesh
- Football association: Bangladesh Football Federation
- Top-level league: Bangladesh Football Premier League
As of 2016 season:
Bhutan
Main article: List of football clubs in Bhutan
- Football association: Bhutan Football Federation
- Top-level league: Bhutan National League
Location of teams participating in the 2016 Bhutan National League.
As of 2016 season:
| Club | City |
|---|---|
| Bhutan Clearing | Phuentsholing |
| Druk United | Thimphu |
| Paro United | Paro |
| Thimphu | Thimphu |
| Thimphu City | Thimphu |
| Ugyen Academy | Punakha |
Brunei
Main article: List of football clubs in Brunei
- Football association: Football Association of Brunei Darussalam
- Top-level league: Brunei Super League
As of 2016 season:
| Club | City |
|---|---|
| Indera | Bandar Seri Begawan |
| Jerudong | Bandar Seri Begawan |
| Kasuka | Bandar Seri Begawan |
| Kota Ranger | Bandar Seri Begawan |
| Lun Bawang | Batu Apoi |
| MS ABDB | Pekan Tutong |
| MS PDB | Bandar Seri Begawan |
| Najip I-Team | Bandar Seri Begawan |
| Tabuan Muda A (Brunei U21s) | Berakas Town |
| Wijaya | Bandar Seri Begawan |
Cambodia
Locations of teams in the 2016 Cambodian League
Main article: List of football clubs in Cambodia
- Football association: Football Federation of Cambodia
- Top-level league: Cambodian League
As of 2016 season:
People's Republic of China
Main article: List of football clubs in China
- Football association: Football Association of the People's Republic of China
- Top-level league: Chinese Super League
As of 2016 season:
Republic of China (
Chinese Taipei)
Main article: List of football clubs in Taiwan
See Chinese Taipei for the naming issue.
- Football association: Chinese Taipei Football Association
- Top-level league: Intercity Football League
As of 2015–16 season:
East Timor (Timor-Leste)
Main article: List of football clubs in East Timor
- Football association: Federaçao Futebol Timor-Leste
- Top-level league: Super Liga
As of 2016 season:
| Club | City |
|---|---|
| Académica | Dili |
| Aitana | |
| Carsae | |
| D.I.T. | |
| Karketu Dili | |
| Ponta Leste | |
| Porto Taibesi | Dili |
| SLB Laulara | Laulara |
Guam
Main article: List of football clubs in Guam
- Football association: Guam Football Association
- Top-level league: Guam Soccer League
As of 2016–17 season:
| Club |
|---|
| Bank of Guam Strykers |
| Guam Shipyard |
| Haya United |
| Quality Distributors |
| Rovers |
Hong Kong
Main article: List of football clubs in Hong Kong
- Football association: The Hong Kong Football Association
- Top-level league: Hong Kong Premier League
As of 2016–17 season:
India
Kolkata
Kolkata teams
Locations of the 2016–17 I-League teams
Main article: List of football clubs in India
- Football association: All India Football Federation
- Top-level league: I-League
As of 2016–17 season:
| Club | City |
|---|---|
| Bengaluru FC | Bengaluru |
| Dempo | Panjim |
| DSK Shivajians | Pune |
| East Bengal | Kolkata |
| Mohun Bagan | Kolkata |
| Mumbai | Mumbai |
| Shillong Lajong | Shillong |
Indian Super League Teams
Locations of the ISL teams
Stadiums and locations
| Team | City/State | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlético de Kolkata | Kolkata, West Bengal | Rabindra Sarobar Stadium | 12,750[1] |
| Chennaiyin | Chennai, Tamil Nadu | Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium | 26,976[2] |
| Delhi Dynamos | Delhi | Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium | 34,230[3] |
| Goa | Margao, Goa | Fatorda Stadium | 19,088[4] |
| Kerala Blasters | Kochi, Kerala | Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium | 61,148[5] |
| Mumbai City | Mumbai, Maharashtra | Mumbai Football Arena | 7,690[6] |
| NorthEast United | Guwahati, Assam | Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium | 25,549[7] |
| Pune City | Pune, Maharashtra | Balewadi Stadium | 9,110[8] |
Indonesia
Main article: List of football clubs in Indonesia
- Football association: Football Association of Indonesia
- Top-level league: Indonesia Super League
As of 2016 season:
Iran
- Football association: Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran
- Top-level league: Persian Gulf Pro League
Locations of clubs in 2016–17 Persian Gulf Pro League
As of 2016–17 season:
Iraq
Main article: List of football clubs in Iraq
- Football association: Iraq Football Association
- Top-level league: Iraqi Premier League
Baghdad
Basra
Basra teams
Locations of the 2016–17 Iraqi Premier League teams
As of 2016–17 season:
Japan
Main article: List of football clubs in Japan
- Football association: Japan Football Association
- Top-level league: J1 League
Greater Tokyo Area†
Keihanshin Area‡
Locations of the 2016 J1 League teams
As of 2016 season:
Jordan
Main article: List of football clubs in Jordan
- Football association: Jordan Football Association
- Top-level league: Jordan Premier League
As of 2016–17 season:
Korea DPR
Main article: List of football clubs in North Korea
- Football association: DPR Korea Football Association
- Top-level league: DPR Korea League
As of 2007 season:
| Club | City |
|---|---|
| Wonsan Shippers | Wonsan |
| Chandongja Sports Club | Chongjin |
| Kimch'aek F.C. | |
| Humhŭng Mecanilary | |
| Samp'o Cargo | |
| Najin Industry | Najin |
| Pyongyang City Sports Club | Pyongyang |
| April 25 Sports Club | |
| Kigwancha Sports Club | |
| Kaesong Power | Kaesong |
| Haeju Army | Haeju |
| Sariwon United | Sariwon |
Korea Republic
Main article: List of football clubs in South Korea
- Football association: Korea Football Association
- Top-level league: K League Classic
As of 2016 season:
Kuwait
Main article: List of football clubs in Kuwait
- Football association: Kuwait Football Association
- Top-level league: Kuwait VIVA Premier League
As of 2016–17 season:
Kyrgyzstan
Main article: List of football clubs in Kyrgyzstan
- Football association: Football Federation of Kyrgyz Republic
- Top-level league: Kyrgyzstan League
Locations of teams in the 2016 Kyrgyzstan League
As of 2016 season:
| Club | City |
|---|---|
| Abdish-Ata Kant | Kant |
| Ala Too Naryn | Naryn |
| Alay Osh | Osh |
| Aldiyer Kurshab | Kurshab |
| Alga Bishkek | Bishkek |
| Dordoi Bishkek | Bishkek |
| KG United Bishkek | Bishkek |
Laos
- Football association: Lao Football Federation
- Top-level league: Lao Premier League
As of 2016 season:
Lebanon
Locations of teams in the 2016–17 Lebanese Premier League
Locations of teams in the 2016–17 Lebanese Premier League within Beirut
Main article: List of football clubs in Lebanon
- Football association: Lebanon Football Association
- Top-level league: Lebanese Premier League
As of 2016–17 season:
Macau
Main article: List of football clubs in Macau
- Football association: Macau Football Association
- Top-level league: Liga de Elite
As of 2016 season:
| Club |
|---|
| Benfica de Macau |
| Casa de Portugal |
| CD Monte Carlo |
| Chao Pak Kei |
| Chuac Lun |
| Kei Lun |
| Lai Chi |
| Polícia de Segurança Pública |
| Sporting Clube de Macau |
| Tak Chun Ka I |
Malaysia
Main article: List of football clubs in Malaysia
- Football association: Football Association of Malaysia
- Top-level league: Malaysian Super League
As of 2016 season:
Maldives
Main article: List of football clubs in Maldives
- Football association: Football Association of Maldives
- Top-level league: Dhivehi Premier League
As of 2016 season:
| Club | City |
|---|---|
| BG Sports Club | Malé |
| Eagles | Malé |
| Valencia | Malé |
| Maziya | Malé |
| New Radiant | Malé |
| TC Sports Club | Malé |
| Victory | Malé |
| United Victory | Malé |
Mongolia
Main article: List of football clubs in Mongolia
- Football association: Mongolian Football Federation
- Top-level league: Mongolia Premier League
Location of teams in 2016 Mongolia Premier League
At end of 2016 season:
Myanmar
Main article: List of football clubs in Myanmar
- Football association: Myanmar Football Federation
- Top-level league: Myanmar National League
As of 2016 season:
| Club | Region/State |
|---|---|
| Ayeyawady United | Ayeyawady Region |
| Chin United | Chin State |
| Hantharwady United | Bago Region |
| Horizon | Yangon Division |
| Kanbawza | Shan State |
| Magwe | Magway Region |
| Rakhine United | Rakhine State |
| Southern Myanmar | Mon State |
| Yadanarbon | Mandalay Region |
| Yangon United | Yangon Region |
| Zeyar Shwe Myay | Sagaing Region |
| Zwegapin United | Kayin State |
Nepal
Main article: List of football clubs in Nepal
- Football association: All Nepal Football Association
- Top-level league: Martyr's Memorial A-Division League
As of 2015 season:
| Club | City |
|---|---|
| APF Club | Kathmandu |
| Far Western FC | Kailali |
| Jhapa XI | Jhapa |
| Lumbini FC | Rupandehi |
| Manang Marshyangdi Club | Kathmandu |
| Morang FC | Morang |
| Nepal Army Club | Kathmandu |
| Nepal Police Club | Kathmandu |
| Three Star Club | Lalitpur |
Northern Mariana Islands
Main article: List of football clubs in the Northern Mariana Islands
- Football association: Northern Mariana Islands Football Association
- Top-level league: M*League
As of 2010 season
| Club | City |
|---|---|
| Inter Godfather's | |
| Korean Juniors | |
| Wild Bill's | |
| Korean Seniors | |
| Marianas Pacific (MP) United | |
| Matansa Football Club | |
| Tan Holdings Football Club | |
| Independents (Young Guns) Football Club |
Oman
Main article: List of football clubs in Oman
- Football association: Oman Football Association
- Top-level league: Oman Professional League
As of 2016–17 season:
| Club | City |
|---|---|
| Al-Khabourah | Al-Khabourah |
| Al-Nahda | Al-Buraimi |
| Al-Nasr | Salalah |
| Al-Oruba | Sur |
| Al-Rustaq | Rustaq |
| Al-Shabab | Barka |
| Al-Suwaiq | Al-Suwaiq |
| Dhofar | Salalah |
| Fanja | Muscat |
| Ja'lan SC | Sur |
| Muscat | Muscat |
| Oman Club | Muscat |
| Saham | Saham |
| Sohar | Sohar |
Pakistan
Main article: List of football clubs in Pakistan
- Football association: Pakistan Football Federation
- Top-level league: Pakistan Premier League
As of 2010 season:
Palestine
Main article: List of football clubs in Palestine
- Football association: Palestinian Football Federation
- Top-level league: Gaza Strip League and West Bank Premier League
As of 2005–06 season:
- Gaza Strip League
| Club | City |
|---|---|
| Khidmat Al-Shatia | |
| Al-Mashal | |
| Gaza Sports Club | |
| Bait Hanoun | |
| Khidmat Al-Maghazi | |
| Jamiat Al-Salah | |
| Khidmat Rafah | |
| Khidmat Khan Younes | |
| Ahli Neseerat | |
| Al-Sadaqah | |
| Ittehad fc | |
| Palestine | |
| Al-Zaitoun | |
| Al-Zawaydah | |
| Ittihad Al-Shajaiya | |
| Al-Ahli |
- West Bank Premier League
| Club | City |
|---|---|
| Wadi Al-Nes | Wadi Al-Nes |
| Al-Dhahriah | Al-Dahriyah |
| Jabal Al-Mokaper | Jabal Al-Mocabber |
| Shabab Al-Amari | Al-Amari Camp |
| Hilal Al-Quds | Jerusalem |
| Thaqfi Tulkarem | Tulkarem |
| Hilal Areeha | Jericho |
| Al-Khedher | Al-Khader |
| Islami Qalqilya | Qalqilya |
| Al-Birah | Al-Birah |
| Shabab Al-Khaleel | Al-Khaleel |
| Markaz Balata | Balata Camp |
| Ahli Al-Khaleel | Al-Khaleel |
| Jenin | Jineen |
Philippines
Main article: List of football clubs in the Philippines
- Football association: Philippine Football Federation
- Top-level league: United Football League (Philippines)
As of 2015 season:
As with most top-level sporting competitions in the Philippines, clubs do not play in their home venues (if there is one), but in a predetermined venue by the league; in this case, it is Rizal Memorial Stadium in Manila.
Qatar
Main article: List of football clubs in Qatar
- Football association: Qatar Football Association
- Top-level league: Qatar Stars League
As of 2015–16 season:
Saudi Arabia
Main article: List of football clubs in Saudi Arabia
- Football association: Saudi Arabia Football Federation
- Top-level league: Saudi Professional League
Locations of teams in the 2016–17 Saudi Professional League
As of 2016–17 season:
Singapore
Main article: List of football clubs in Singapore
- Football association: Football Association of Singapore
- Top-level league: S.League
As of 2015 season:
Sri Lanka
Main article: List of football clubs in Sri Lanka
- Football association: Football Federation of Sri Lanka
- Top-level league: Sri Lanka Football Premier League
As of 2015-16 season:
| Club | City |
|---|---|
| Colombo FC | Colombo |
| Renown SC | Negombo |
| Army | Ratnapura |
| Air Force SC | Colombo |
| Crystal Palace SC | Gampola |
| Navy | Colombo |
| Blue Star SC | Kalutara |
| Java Lane SC | Colombo |
| Solid SC | Anuradhapura |
Syria
Main article: List of football clubs in Syria
- Football association: Syrian Arab Federation for Football
- Top-level league: Syrian League
As of 2009–10 season:
| Club | City |
|---|---|
| Afrin SC | Afrin |
| Al-Jazeera | Hasakah |
| Al-Majd | Damascus |
| Teshrin | Latakia |
| Al-Ittihad | Aleppo |
| Jableh | Jableh |
| Al-Jaish | Damascus |
| Al-Karama | Homs |
| Al Nawair | Hama |
| Omayya | Idlib |
| Al-Shorta | Damascus |
| Al-Taliya | Hama |
| Al-Wathba | Homs |
| Al-Wahda | Damascus |
Tajikistan
Main article: List of football clubs in Tajikistan
- Football association: Tajikistan Football Federation
- Top-level league: Tajik League
As of 2015 season:
Dushanbe
Locations of teams in the 2015 Tajik League
Thailand
Bangkok Area
Locations of the Thai League 2016 teams
Main article: List of football clubs in Thailand
- Football association: Football Association of Thailand
- Top-level league: Thai Premier League
As of 2016 season:
Turkmenistan
Main article: List of football clubs in Turkmenistan
- Football association: Football Federation of Turkmenistan
- Top-level league: Ýokary Liga
As of 2015 season:
| Club | City |
|---|---|
| Ahal | Ahal Province |
| Altyn Asyr | Ashgabat |
| Aşgabat | Ashgabat |
| Balkan | Balkanabat |
| Daşoguz | Daşoguz |
| Hazyna | Ashgabat |
| HTTU Aşgabat | Ashgabat |
| Energetik | Mary |
| Merw | Mary |
| Şagadam | Türkmenbaşy |
United Arab Emirates
Main article: List of football clubs in the United Arab Emirates
- Football association: United Arab Emirates Football Association
- Top-level league: UAE Arabian Gulf League
As of 2015–16 season:
Uzbekistan
Main article: List of football clubs in Uzbekistan
- Football association: Uzbekistan Football Federation
- Top-level league: Uzbek League
As of 2015 season:
Vietnam
Locations of the 2015 V.League 1 teams
Main article: List of football clubs in Vietnam
- Football association: Vietnam Football Federation
- Top-level league: V.League 1
As of 2015 season:
Yemen
Main article: List of football clubs in Yemen
- Football association: Yemen Football Association
- Top-level league: Yemeni League
As of 2010 season:
| Club | City |
|---|---|
| Al-Ahli | San‘a’, San‘a’ |
| Al-Shula | Zinjibar, Abyan |
| Salam (al-Garfa) | al-Garfa, al-Garfa |
| Al-Oruba | Zabida, Zabida |
| Al-Rasheed | Ta'izz, Ta'izz |
| Al-Saqr | Ta'izz, Ta'izz |
| Al-Sha'ab | Al Mukalla, Hadhramaut |
| Al-Sha'ab | Ibb, Ibb |
| Shabah Al-Baydaa | Al Hudaydah, Al Hudaydah |
| Al-Shula | Aden, Aden |
| Al-Wahda | Aden |
| Al-Wahda | San'a, San'a |
| Al-Tilal | Aden, Aden |
| Al-Yarmuk Al Rawda | San‘a’, San‘a’ |
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
References
- ↑ "Rabindra Sarobar Stadium". ISL. Retrieved 3 October 2016.
- ↑ "Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai". ISL. Retrieved 21 December 2015.
- ↑ "Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Delhi". ISL. Retrieved 21 December 2015.
- ↑ "Fatorda Stadium". ISL. Retrieved 21 December 2015.
- ↑ "Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kochi". ISL. Retrieved 21 December 2015.
- ↑ "Mumbai Football Arena". Indian Super League. Retrieved 3 October 2016.
- ↑ "Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium". ISL. Retrieved 21 December 2015.
- ↑ "Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex". ISL. Retrieved 21 December 2015.
- 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.
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| Asia | ||
| Europe | ||
| North America, Central America and the Caribbean | ||
| Oceania | ||
| South America | ||
See also: International women's club football | ||
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