The 2008–2009 Jordanian pro League was the 57th season of top-flight football in Jordan. From this season onwards, the name of the league has changed to the Jordanian Pro League. The championship was won by Al-Wehdat, while Shabab Al-Hussein was relegated. A total of 10 teams participated.
| Season | 2008–2009 |
|---|---|
| Champions | Al-Wehdat (11th title) |
| Relegated | Shabab Al-Hussein |
| AFC Cup | Al-Wahdat Shabab Al-Ordon |
| Matches played | 90 |
| Goals scored | 243 (2.7 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Mohammad Abdel-Haleem (Al-Baqa'a-13 goals) |
← 2007-08 2009–10 → | |
The league was composed of teams from various cities, each bringing their unique strengths and histories to the competition. Al-Wehdat, based in Amman and playing their home games at the King Abdullah Stadium, emerged as the Jordan League Champions, securing their 11th title and marking their third consecutive championship win. Their performance qualified them for the 2009 AFC Cup and the Arab Champions League.
Other notable teams included Al-Faisaly SC, also from Amman, who finished 2nd in the league and qualified for the same international competitions, and Shabab Al-Ordon, finishing 3rd and qualifying for the Arab Champions League. The league welcomed newcomers Ittihad Al-Ramtha and Al-Yarmouk, both promoted from the second level, adding fresh competition to the season.
Throughout the season, managerial changes were a significant subplot, particularly for Al-Faisaly, which saw a series of coaching changes, including poor performances and resignations, reflecting the high-stakes environment of top-flight football.
Teams
edit| Jordan League 2008-2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Club | City | Stadium | 2007–2008 season | Notes |
| Al-Wahdat | Amman | King Abdullah Stadium | Jordan League Champions | AFC Cup 2009 Qualifier Arab Champions League Qualifier |
| Al-Faisaly | Amman | Amman International Stadium | 2nd in Jordan League | AFC Cup 2009 Qualifier Arab Champions League Qualifier |
| Shabab Al-Ordon | Amman | King Abdullah Stadium | 3rd in Jordan League | Arab Champions League Qualifier |
| Al-Hussein (Irbid) | Irbid | Al-Hassan Stadium | 4th in Jordan League | |
| Al-Baqa'a SC | Balqa Governorate | Amman International Stadium | 5th in Jordan League | |
| Al-Arabi (Irbid) | Irbid | Al-Hassan Stadium | 6th in Jordan League | |
| Al-Jazeera (Amman) | Amman | Amman International Stadium | 7th in Jordan League | |
| Shabab Al-Hussein | Amman | King Abdullah Stadium | 8th in Jordan League | |
| Ittihad Al-Ramtha | Ramtha | Prince Hashim Stadium | Promoted from 2nd level | |
| Al-Yarmouk | Amman | King Abdullah Stadium | Promoted from 2nd level | |
Map
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Managerial Changes
edit| Team | Outgoing manager | Date Outgoing | Reason of departure | Replaced by | Date of Replacement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Faisaly |  Alaa' Nabeel
|
August 26, 2008 | Sacked, poor performances [1] |  Mohammad Al-Yamani
|
January 5, 2009 |
| Al-Faisaly | Mohammad Al-Yamani
|
August 26, 2008 | Temporary coach [2] |  Nizar Mahrous
|
February 5, 2009 |
| Al-Faisaly | Nizar Mahrous
|
April 30, 2009 | Resigned [3][4] |  Tha'er Jassam
|
Final league standings
edit| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al-Wehdat | 18 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 43 | 9 | 34 | 43 | Jordan Champions |
| 2 | Shabab Al-Ordon | 18 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 37 | 16 | 21 | 41 | |
| 3 | Al-Faisaly | 18 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 34 | 13 | 21 | 39 | |
| 4 | Al-Jazeera (Amman) | 18 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 33 | 28 | 5 | 30 | |
| 5 | Al Buqa'a | 18 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 23 | 23 | 0 | 26 | |
| 6 | Al-Arabi (Irbid) | 18 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 16 | 26 | −10 | 18 | |
| 7 | Al-Hussein (Irbid) | 18 | 5 | 1 | 12 | 13 | 27 | −14 | 16 | |
| 8 | Ittihad Al-Ramtha | 18 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 34 | −18 | 16 | |
| 9 | Al-Yarmouk | 18 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 13 | 31 | −18 | 14 | |
| 10 | Shabab Al-Hussein | 18 | 3 | 1 | 14 | 15 | 36 | −21 | 10 | Relegated to 2nd Level |
| Jordan League 2008-09 winners |
|---|
| Al-Wehdat 11th title 3rd consecutive title |