Dubai City F.C.

Dubai City
Full nameDubai City Football Club
Nickname(s)City FC
Founded2018 (2018)
ManagerMichael Rice
LeagueUAE First Division League
2024–251st
Websitewww.dubaicityfc.com

Dubai City Football Club (Arabic: نادي سيتي لكرة قدم) is an Emirati professional football club based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The club was founded in 2018 and is owned by Sultan Hareb Al Falahi, a prominent figure in UAE football.

History

The club was established with the aim of promoting football in the UAE and providing a platform for local talent to shine. Since its inception, Dubai City FC has been committed to developing young Emirati players and competing at the highest level in UAE football.

In the 2023-2024 season, the team faced a setback when they were relegated to the UAE Second Division League from the UAE First Division League. However, the club's management and players worked tirelessly to regroup and refocus on their goals.

Under the leadership of manager Michael William Rice, the team made a swift return to the top tier, earning promotion back to the UAE First Division League in the 2024-2025 season.[1]

Current squad

The team consists of talented players from the UAE and abroad, with a mix of experienced and young players. The squad is known for its teamwork, determination, and commitment to achieving success.

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

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK  UAE Alhareth Al-Harthi
4 DF  UAE Hareb Jamal
5 DF  UAE Abdullah Al-Ahmadi
6 MF  ENG Harry Phillips
7 FW  BRA Marcelo Henrique
8 MF  ENG Henry Woods
9 FW  ARG Iker Scotto
10 FW  UAE Hamad Al-Dawsari
11 FW  UAE Mohammed Ali
12 GK  UAE Hussain Al-Mazmi
13 MF  ARG Marcos Mendez
14 DF  NED Bradley Vliet
15 FW  UAE Jassem Mahdi
16 MF  UAE Rashed Al-Hosani
17 MF  CIV Bonagne Gnonsoa
No. Pos. Nation Player
18 DF  ARG Luciano Gutirrez
19 MF  LUX Jan Ostrowski
20 FW  ARG Nahuel Jeremias
21 DF  UAE Ahmed Ahli
22 GK  UAE Abdullah Fairouz
23 DF  UAE Ahmed Al-Hammadi
27 MF  UAE Mohammed Khaled
30 FW  BRA Weslley
33 DF  UAE Amer Al-Balochi
37 DF  NGA Darlington Igwekali
41 GK  ENG Kian Johnson
DF  ENG Kilae Crockwell
MF  ENG Archie Woods
DF  AUS Ethan Harrington

Current status

After the promotion during Season 2024-2025, Dubai City FC will compete in the UAE First Division League Season 2025-2026 under the management of Michael William Rice. The club aims to consolidate its position in the league and push for further success in the coming seasons. With a strong squad and effective management, Dubai City FC is poised to make a mark in UAE football.

Honours

See also

References

  1. ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2025-06-16.
  2. ^ "جلف هيروز بطل دوري الدرجة الثانية" (in Arabic). Al Ittihad. Archived from the original on 28 April 2023. Retrieved 11 April 2021.
  3. ^ 24 News League, 24 News League (May 21, 2025). "City FC Secures Promotion". 24 News League.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)