Al-Markhiya Sports Club (Arabic: المرخية) is a Qatari multi-sports club, based in the Al Markhiya district of Doha.[2] Its football department plays in the Qatar Stars League. It was widely regarded as the fastest improving team due to it winning the Second Division league 4 times in the first 5 it has taken part of. It has also entered history by being the first second division club to be promoted to the Qatar Stars League. The club was founded in 1995 as Al-Ittifaq, but was renamed to Al-Markhiya in 2004 to better represent the district where it is located.
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| Full name | Al-Markhiya Sports Club | ||
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| Nickname(s) | Al-Hazm[1] | ||
| Founded | 1995 | ||
| Ground | Al-Markhiya Stadium, Doha | ||
| Capacity | 200 | ||
| Chairman | Ali Al Musaifri | ||
| Head coach | Madjid Bougherra | ||
| League | Qatar Stars League | ||
| 2022–23 | 7th | ||
| Website | https://almarkhiyasc.qa | ||
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Honours
editDomestic
edit- Qatari Second Division
- Champions (6): 1995, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2017, 2022
Stadium
editBuilt in 1995, the Al-Markhiya Stadium covers 68,000 m2 and features a football pitch with a capacity for 200 people, locker rooms and an administrative office.[3] However, due to its insufficient capacity and facilities, the club frequently uses Saoud bin Abdulrahman Stadium as its homegrounds.[4]
Crest
editA new club crest was unveiled in a public ceremony in May 2023. Designed by Qatari entrepreneur Fatima Al Kuwari, the logo features an oryx, the national animal of Qatar, and maroon coloring, a color associated with the country's flag.[5]
Technical and administrative staff
edit- As of 18 October 2023[6]
| Name | Role |
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 Anthony Hudson |
Technical director |
 Madjid Bougherra |
Head coach |
 Yasin Mishaui |
Assistant coach |
 Henk Duut |
Assistant coach |
 Badar Al-Maimani |
Assistant coach |
 Ricardo Andrade |
Goalkeeper coach |
 Yassin Grill |
Data analyst |
| Gustavo Silva |
Fitness instructor |
Current squad
editAs of Qatari Stars League:
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Out on loans
editNote: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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List of managers
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Hassan Afif (2001–02)- Eid Mubarak (2002)
- Hassan Afif (2002–03)
Talha Ashraf (2004–05)- Hassan Afif (caretaker) (2005) 1
- Talha Ashraf (2005)
- Hassan Afif (2006–07)
Saad Hafez (2007)
Karim Abdul Razak (2007–08)- Hassan Afif (2008)
- Talha Ashraf (2008)
- Fareed Ramzi (2008)
- Luis Fernando[7] (2009)
- Luizinho (2009)
Omar Meziane (2010)- Ayman Mansour (2010–11)
Osama Siksik (caretaker) (2011)- Talha Ashraf (2011–12)
Peter Polák (2012–13)- Osama Siksik (caretaker) (2013–14)
- Karim Abdul Razak (2014)
- Luizinho (2014–15)
- Ayman Mansour (2015–2016)
- Silvio Diliberto (2016–2017)
- Yousuf Adam (Aug 2017–Sep 2017)[8]
- Ayman Mansour (Sep 2017–Oct 2017)[8]
- Yousuf Adam (Oct 2017–Feb 2018)[8]
Adel Sellimi (Feb 2018–May 2018)[9][10]
Hisham Zahid (2019)[11]- Younes Ali (2019–Aug 2020)[12]
Omar Najhi (2020–2021)[13]- Mohamed Ali Yousif (2021)[14]
- Abdullah Mubarak 2021–Apr 16, 2023)
Hicham Jadrane (Apr 17, 2023–Jun 2023)[15]- Anthony Hudson (Jun 2023–present)[16]
Notes
- Hassan Afif served as caretaker coach while Talha Ashraf was on emergency leave due to family matters.[17]
References
edit- ^ "رئيس نادي المرخية: الحزم سيكون مفاجأة دوري نجوم قطر" (in Arabic). Al Sharq. 11 March 2017. Archived from the original on 19 October 2023. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
- ^ Official website. Archived 16 July 2012 at archive.today (in Arabic).
- ^ "QOC Venue Booklet" (PDF). Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC). 24 March 2015. p. 76. Archived from the original (PDF) on 29 January 2019. Retrieved 14 November 2019.
- ^ "Club profile". Soccerway. Retrieved 15 November 2019.
- ^ "Al Markhiya SC unveil new logo". The Peninsula Qatar. 31 May 2023. Archived from the original on 25 June 2024. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
- ^ "Technical and administrative staff". Archived from the original on 25 June 2024. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
- ^ مسيمير والشحانية في افتتاح كأس الدرجة الثانية (in Arabic). alarab.qa. 29 September 2009. Archived from the original on 2 January 2014. Retrieved 24 May 2013.
- ^ a b c "Qatar Stars League 17/18: Football Development Report - Full Season Analysis" (PDF) (in Arabic). Qatar stars League. p. 58. Archived (PDF) from the original on 20 June 2023. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
- ^ "Tunisian Adel Sellimi Al Markhiya coach". Qatar Stars League. 14 February 2018. Archived from the original on 25 June 2024. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
- ^ "Al Khor: Adel Sellimi est le nouveau coach". 2022mag.com (in French). 10 May 2018. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
- ^ "لقاء معيذر والمرخية يشعل صراع البطاقة الثانية اليوم" (in Arabic). Muaither SC. 6 March 2019. Retrieved 21 June 2023.
- ^ "Younes Ali". globalsportsarchive.com. Archived from the original on 20 June 2023. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
- ^ "Al Markhiya ready to face giants Al Arabi in the first semifinal of the Amir Cup". sportsmonks.com. 20 October 2020. Archived from the original on 25 June 2024. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
- ^ "Mohamed Ali Yousif". globalsportsarchive.com. Archived from the original on 25 June 2024. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
- ^ "Umm Salal take on Al Shamal as relegation battle reaches final stretch". 2 May 2023. Archived from the original on 25 June 2024. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
- ^ "Hudson takes over at Qatari club a week after quitting American job". AP News. 7 June 2023. Archived from the original on 25 June 2024. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
- ^ "السيلية يواجه معيذر وأم صلال يلاقي المرخية في افتتاح كأس الثانية". kooora.com (in Arabic). 29 March 2005. Archived from the original on 25 June 2024. Retrieved 21 June 2023.
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