# Al-Fotuwa SC

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Association football club in Syria

Football club

Al-Fotuwa SC Full name Al-Fotuwa Sports Club Nicknames The Blue Knight (Arabic: الفارس الأزرق) Azzurri Deir ez-Zor Founded 1930; 96 years ago (1930) as Ghazi Club Ground Deir ez-Zor Municipal Stadium Capacity 13,000 Chairman Madloul al-Aziz Manager Sofiane Nechma League Syrian Premier League 2024–25 7th Home colours Away colours

**Al-Fotuwa Sports Club** ([Arabic](/source/Arabic_language): نادي الفتوة الرياضي) is a [Syrian](/source/Syria) professional [football](/source/Association_football) club based in the city of [Deir ez-Zor](/source/Deir_ez-Zor) that competes in the [Syrian Premier League](/source/Syrian_Premier_League), the top flight of [Syrian football](/source/Football_in_Syria). Nicknamed "the Blue Knight" ([Arabic](/source/Arabic_language): الفارس الأزرق) or Azzurri Deir ez-Zor, Al-Fotuwa have won four [Premier League](/source/Syrian_Premier_League) titles and four [Cup](/source/Syrian_Cup) titles. It was founded in 1930 in Deir ez-Zor.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*]

## History

Al-Fotuwa was founded in 1930 as Ghazi Club and in 1950 was renamed as Al-Fotuwa Sports Club.[1] Al-Fotuwa Club dominated the 1980s at the level of the Syrian Premier League and is a record holder by reaching the final match of the Syrian Cup nine times in a row, winning four of them. They achieved a [double](/source/Double_(association_football)), by winning the league and cup titles, twice in 1990 and 1991. In addition, the club won the title of the Syrian-Lebanese Super Cup, which was held only once.

In the [2022–23](/source/2022%E2%80%9323_Syrian_Premier_League) season, they won their third title after 32 years and also qualified to their debut [2023–24 AFC Cup](/source/2023%E2%80%9324_AFC_Cup).[2] On 2 October 2023, Al-Fotuwa recorded their first ever win in the AFC Cup in a 1–0 win against Lebanon side, [Al Ahed](/source/Al_Ahed_FC).[3] In the 2023–24 season, Al-Fotuwa achieved their third domestic double in history.[4]

## Stadium

Main article: [Deir ez-Zor Municipal Stadium](/source/Deir_ez-Zor_Municipal_Stadium)

[Deir ez-Zor Municipal Stadium](/source/Deir_ez-Zor_Municipal_Stadium) is located in Arifi area of [Deir ez-Zor](/source/Deir_ez-Zor), Syria.[5] The stadium consists of a football field, and spaces that accommodate 13,000 spectators.

## Colours and kits

Since its foundation, the traditional colour of Fotuwa's home kit is yellow with various designs over the years.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*]

## Supporters and rivalries

This club is supported by fans from [Deir ez-Zor Governorate](/source/Deir_ez-Zor_Governorate), and it is considered one of the four largest fans in Syria.[6] The main rival of the club is [Al-Jihad SC](/source/Al-Jihad_SC) from [Al-Qamishli](/source/Al-Qamishli).[7]

## Achievements

- **[Syrian Premier League](/source/Syrian_Premier_League): 4** - **Champion**: 1990, 1991, [2022–23](/source/2022%E2%80%9323_Syrian_Premier_League), [2023–24](/source/2023%E2%80%9324_Syrian_Premier_League)

- **[Syrian Cup](/source/Syrian_Cup): 5** - **Champion**: 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 2024

- **Syrian-Lebanese Super Cup: 1** - **Champion**: 1991

## Performance in AFC competitions

See also: [Syrian football clubs in the AFC Cup](/source/Syrian_football_clubs_in_the_AFC_Cup)

- **[Asian Club Championship](/source/Asian_Club_Championship): 1 appearance**

- - [1988–89](/source/1988%E2%80%9389_Asian_Club_Championship): Group stage

- **[AFC Cup](/source/AFC_Cup): 1 appearance**

- - [2023–24](/source/2023%E2%80%9324_AFC_Cup): Group stage

- **[AFC Challenge League](/source/AFC_Challenge_League): 1 appearance**

- - [2024–25](/source/2024%E2%80%9325_AFC_Challenge_League): Group stage

### Records

- *As of 1 November 2024*

Match won Match drawn Match lost Champions Runners-up

Season Competition Round Club Home Away Aggregate 1988–89 Asian Club Championship Qualifying Group Al-Rasheed 0–3 3rd place Al-Sadd 1–4 Al-Ansar 1–0 2023–24 AFC Cup Group stage Jabal Al-Mukaber –[a] 0–1[a] 3rd place Al Ahed 1–0 1–2 Al-Nahda 0–1 1–2 2024–25 AFC Challenge League Group stage Al-Seeb 0–5 3rd place Hilal Al-Quds 0–0 Al-Ahli Club 1–1

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-a_8-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-a_8-1) Jabal Al-Mukaber withdrew during the competition.

## Performance in UAFA competitions

- **[Arab Cup Winners' Cup](/source/Arab_Cup_Winners'_Cup): 1 appearance**

- - [1989](/source/1989_Arab_Cup_Winners'_Cup): Group Stage

### Records

*Accurate as of 12 June 2022*

Match won Match drawn Match lost Champions Runners-up

Season Competition Round Club Home Away Aggregate 1989 Arab Cup Winners' Cup Group Al-Ittihad Jeddah 0–5 4th place Stade Tunisien 0–4 Al-Rasheed 0–7

## Players

*As 11 June 2024*

### Current squad

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under [FIFA eligibility rules](/source/FIFA_eligibility_rules); some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player 1 GK SYR Talal Al Hussen 2 DF SYR Fares Arnaout 3 DF SYR Karam Imran 5 MF SYR Subhi Shoufan 6 MF SYR Ahmed Hussein 7 MF SYR Oday Al Jafal 8 MF SYR Ward Al Salama 9 FW SYR Mahmoud Al Baher 10 MF SYR Mustafa Jneid 11 MF SYR Ammar Mostat 12 MF SYR Muhammad Abbadi 14 DF SYR Ahmed Al Ashkar 15 DF SYR Khalil Ibrahim 16 DF SYR Abdulhadi Hanbazli 17 MF SYR Oqbah Al Marel No. Pos. Nation Player 18 DF SYR Ahmad Al Khassi 22 GK SYR Ahmad Kanaan 25 DF SYR Youssef Al Hamawi 26 MF SYR Zid Gharir 27 DF SYR Mesra Alarsaan 30 MF SYR Ali Baaj 31 GK SYR Taha Mosa 38 MF SYR Mohammad Al Salama 77 MF SYR Abdul Rahman Al Hussein 80 GK SYR Omar Al Fateh 88 DF SYR Abdal Razak Al Mohamad 90 FW SYR Hassan Owaid 93 FW SYR Mohammad Malta 95 FW SYR Assad Al Khoder

## Coaches

- [Anouar Abdul Kader](/source/Anouar_Abdul_Kader) (2008–2013)

- [Osama Al Ghabad](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Osama_Al_Abd_Al_Mohsen&action=edit&redlink=1) (2013–2015)[8]

- [Anouar Abdul Kader](/source/Anouar_Abdul_Kader) (2015–2017)

- [Mohamed Aqil](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Mohamed_Aqil&action=edit&redlink=1) (2021–2023)

- [Ammar Shamali](/source/Ammar_Shamali) (2023)

- [Ayman Hakeem](/source/Ayman_Hakeem) (2023–2024)

- [Ammar Shamali](/source/Ammar_Shamali) (2024)

- [Sofiane Nechma](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Sofiane_Nechma&action=edit&redlink=1) (2024–present)

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** [Al Fotuwa SC – Weltfussballarchiv](https://web.archive.org/web/20160304080550/http://www.weltfussballarchiv.com/club-profile/syria/al-fotuwa-sc/16607/)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["رسميا.. الفتوة بطلا للدوري السوري"](https://www.kooora.com/?n=1244262) (in Arabic). kooora.com. 30 May 2023. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230530184108/https://www.kooora.com/?n=1244262) from the original on 30 May 2023. Retrieved 30 May 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["كأس الاتحاد الآسيوي - المجموعة الأولى: الفتوة 1 - العهد 0"](https://www.the-afc.com/ar/club/afc_cup/news/group_a_al_futuwa_sc_syr_1-0_al_ahed_fc_lbn_2.html) (in Arabic). AFC. 2 October 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["الفتوة يحقق ثنائية الدوري والكأس في سوريا"](https://www.kooora.com/?n=1329745&o=n) (in Arabic). Kooora. 24 May 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** [Sports facilities in Deir ez-Zor](https://web.archive.org/web/20140719204824/http://www.alwehda.gov.sy/index.php/%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%B1-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B2%D9%88%D8%B1/2062-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D9%86%D8%B4%D8%A2%D8%AA-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%A7%D8%B6%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D9%85%D8%AD%D8%A7%D9%81%D8%B8%D8%A9-%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%B1-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B2%D9%88%D8%B1)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["The Football Match That Sparked The Rojava Revolution"](https://worldfootballindex.com/2020/11/the-football-match-that-sparked-the-rojava-revolution-for-kurds-kurdistan-in-syria/). 25 November 2020. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230829102859/https://worldfootballindex.com/2020/11/the-football-match-that-sparked-the-rojava-revolution-for-kurds-kurdistan-in-syria/amp/) from the original on 2023-08-29. Retrieved 2023-08-29.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["5 Politically-Charged Football Matches that Turned into Madness"](https://football-tribe.com/malaysia/2020/01/05/5-politically-charged-football-matches-that-turned-into-madness/). 5 January 2020. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230829103700/https://football-tribe.com/malaysia/2020/01/05/5-politically-charged-football-matches-that-turned-into-madness/) from the original on 2023-08-29. Retrieved 2023-08-29.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** ["identified Osama al-Abd al-Mohsen coach of Al-Fotuwa"](http://www.euronews.com/2015/09/10/syrian-refugee-tripped-by-shamed-camera-woman-is-named/). 10 September 2015. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20150911195328/http://www.euronews.com/2015/09/10/syrian-refugee-tripped-by-shamed-camera-woman-is-named/) from the original on 2015-09-11. Retrieved 2015-09-11.

## External links

- [Al-Fotuwa SC](https://www.facebook.com/AlFotuwa.SC) on [Facebook](/source/Facebook_(identifier))

- [Syrian league – *Etisalat news*](http://news.weyak.ae/article/view/lang/en/type/syriaSports/id/2207620)[*[permanent dead link](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Link_rot)*]

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