List of top-division football clubs in AFC countries
This is a list of top-division association football clubs in Asian Football Confederation 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. |
- Football association: Afghanistan Football Federation
- Top-level league: Afghan Premier League
As of 2013 season:
- Football association: Football Federation Australia
- Top-level league: A-League (men), W-League (women)
As of 2018–19 A-League season:
| Pos | Team | Pld | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adelaide United | 1 | 1 |
| 2 | Sydney FC | 1 | 1 |
| 3 | Brisbane Roar | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Central Coast Mariners | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Melbourne City | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Melbourne Victory | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Newcastle Jets | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Perth Glory | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Wellington Phoenix | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Western Sydney Wanderers | 0 | 0 |
Updated to match(es) played on 19 October 2018. Source: A-League
As of 2018–19 W-League season:
- 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 |
- Football association: Bangladesh Football Federation
- Top-level league: Bangladesh Football Premier League
As of 2017-18 season:
- 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 |
| Transport United | Thimphu |
| Paro United | Paro |
| Thimphu | Thimphu |
| Thimphu City | Thimphu |
| Ugyen Academy | Punakha |
- 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 |
Locations of teams in the 2016 Cambodian League
- Football association: Football Federation of Cambodia
- Top-level league: Cambodian League
As of 2016 season:
- Football association: Football Association of the People's Republic of China
- Top-level league: Chinese Super League
As of 2017 season:
Location of teams in 2017 Chinese Super League
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See Chinese Taipei for the naming issue.
- Football association: Chinese Taipei Football Association
- Top-level league: Intercity Football League
As of 2015–16 season:
- Football association: Federaçao Futebol Timor-Leste
- Top-level league: Liga Futebol Amadora
As of 2016 season:
| Club | City |
|---|---|
| Académica | Dili |
| Aitana | Dili |
| Carsae | Dili |
| D.I.T. | Dili |
| Karketu Dili | Dili |
| Ponta Leste | Dili |
| Porto Taibesi | Dili |
| SLB Laulara | Laulara |
Dili
Dili
Locations of the 2016 Liga Futebol Amadora teams.
- 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 |
Locations of the Hong Kong Premier League 2016-17 teams
- Football association: The Hong Kong Football Association
- Top-level league: Hong Kong Premier League
As of 2016–17 season:
- Football Association: All India Football Federation
- Top-level league: I-League (Men's), Indian Super League (Men's), Indian Women's League (Women's)
I-League
- Confederation Cup: AFC Champions League
Kolkata
Locations of the 2018–19 I-League teams
| Team | Location | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aizawl | Aizawl, Mizoram | Rajiv Gandhi Stadium | 5,000[1] |
| Chennai City | Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu | Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Coimbatore | 30,000[2] |
| Churchill Brothers | Salcete, Goa | Tilak Maidan Stadium | 11,000 |
| East Bengal | Kolkata, West Bengal | Salt Lake Stadium | 80,000 |
| Indian Arrows | New Delhi, Delhi | Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium | 25,000[3] |
| Gokulam Kerala | Kozhikode, Kerala | EMS Stadium | 53,000 |
| Minerva Punjab | Ludhiana, Punjab | Guru Nanak Stadium | 15,000[4] |
| Mohun Bagan | Kolkata, West Bengal | Salt Lake Stadium | 66,000[5] |
| NEROCA | Imphal, Manipur | Khuman Lampak Main Stadium | 30,000 |
| Shillong Lajong | Shillong, Meghalaya | Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium | 30,000 |
| Real Kashmir | Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir | Bakshi Stadium | 15,000 |
Indian Super League
- Confederation Cup: AFC Cup
Locations of the ISL Teams
| Team | City/State | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATK | Kolkata, West Bengal | Salt Lake Stadium | 67,804[6] |
| Bengaluru | Bangalore, Karnataka | Sree Kanteerava Stadium | 24,000[7] |
| Chennaiyin | Chennai, Tamil Nadu | Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium | 19,484[8] |
| Delhi Dynamos | Delhi | Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium | TBA[9] |
| Goa | Margao, Goa | Fatorda Stadium | 18,600[10] |
| Jamshedpur | Jamshedpur, Jharkhand | JRD Tata Sports Complex | 23,542[11] |
| Kerala Blasters | Kochi, Kerala | Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium | 39,368[12] |
| Mumbai City | Mumbai, Maharashtra | Mumbai Football Arena | 9,300[13] |
| NorthEast United | Guwahati, Assam | Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium | 23,527[14] |
| Pune City | Pune, Maharashtra | Balewadi Stadium | 9,156[15] |
- Football association: Football Association of Indonesia
- Top-level league: Liga 1
As of 2017 season:
Locations of the teams in the 2017 Liga 1.
Locations of clubs in 2016–17 Persian Gulf Pro League
- Football association: Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran
- Top-level league: Persian Gulf Pro League
As of 2016–17 season:
- Football association: Iraq Football Association
- Top-level league: Iraqi Premier League
Baghdad
Basra
Locations of the 2016–17 Iraqi Premier League teams
As of 2016–17 season:
Greater Tokyo Area†
Keihanshin Area‡
Locations of the 2017 J1 League teams
Greater Tokyo Area J1 League teams
- Football association: Japan Football Association
- Top-level league: J1 League (men), Nadeshiko League Division 1 (women)
As of 2017 season:
- Football association: Jordan Football Association
- Top-level league: Jordan Premier League
As of 2016–17 season:
- 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. | Kimchaek |
| Humhŭng Mecanilary | Hamhung |
| Samp'o Cargo | Samp'o |
| Najin Industry | Najin |
| Pyongyang City Sports Club | Pyongyang |
| April 25 Sports Club | Pyongyang |
| Kigwancha Sports Club | Pyongyang |
| Kaesong Power | Kaesong |
| Haeju Army | Haeju |
| Sariwon United | Sariwon |
- Football association: Korea Football Association
- Top-level league: K League 1
As of 2017 season:
- Football association: Kuwait Football Association
- Top-level league: Kuwait VIVA Premier League
As of 2016–17 season:
- 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 |
- Football association: Lao Football Federation
- Top-level league: Lao Premier League
As of 2016 season:
Locations of teams in the 2016–17 Lebanese Premier League
Locations of teams in the 2016–17 Lebanese Premier League within Beirut
- Football association: Lebanon Football Association
- Top-level league: Lebanese Premier League
As of 2016–17 season:
- 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 |
- Football association: Football Association of Malaysia
- Top-level league: Malaysian Super League
As of 2017 season:
Locations of teams in the 2017 Liga Super
- 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 |
- Football association: Mongolian Football Federation
- Top-level league: Mongolia Premier League
Location of teams in 2016 Mongolian Premier League
At end of 2016 season:
- Football association: Myanmar Football Federation
- Top-level league: Myanmar National League
As of 2017 season:
- 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 |
- 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 |
- 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 |
- Football association: Pakistan Football Federation
- Top-level league: Pakistan Premier League
As of 2010 season:
- 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 |
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Locations of 2018 Philippines Football League teams
- Football association: Philippine Football Federation
- Top-level league: Philippines Football League (men), PFF Women's League (women)
As of the 2018 PFL season:
| Club | City |
|---|---|
| Ceres–Negros | Bacolod |
| Davao Aguilas | Tagum |
| Global Cebu | Cebu City |
| JPV Marikina | Marikina |
| Kaya F.C.–Iloilo | Iloilo City |
| Stallion Laguna | Biñan |
As of the 2018 PFFWL season:
- Football association: Qatar Football Association
- Top-level league: Qatar Stars League
As of 2016–17 season:
- 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:
- Football association: Football Association of Singapore
- Top-level league: S.League
As of 2017 season:
- 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 |
Locations of teams in the Syrian Premier League 2016-17
- Football association: Syrian Arab Federation for Football
- Top-level league: Syrian Premier League
As of 2016–17 season:
Locations of teams in the 2017 Tajik League
- Football association: Tajikistan Football Federation
- Top-level league: Tajik League
As of 2017 season:
| Club | City |
|---|---|
| Barki Tajik | Dushanbe |
| CSKA Pomir Dushanbe | Dushanbe |
| Istiklol | Dushanbe |
| Khayr Vahdat | Vahdat |
| Khosilot Farkhor | Farkhar |
| Khujand | Khujand |
| Panjshir | Kolkhozobod |
| Regar-TadAZ | Tursunzoda |
Bangkok Metro
Locations of the 2017 Thai League teams
- Football association: Football Association of Thailand
- Top-level league: Thai League T1
As of 2017 season:
- 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 |
- Football association: United Arab Emirates Football Association
- Top-level league: UAE Pro-League
As of 2018–19 season:
- Football association: Uzbekistan Football Federation
- Top-level league: Uzbek League
As of 2017 season:
- Football association: Vietnam Football Federation
- Top-level league: V.League 1
As of 2017 season:
- 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 | 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
- List of second division football clubs in UEFA countries
References
- ↑ "Aizawl F.C. Stadium". I-League.
- ↑ "Chennai City Stadium". I-League.
- ↑ "Shillong Lajong Stadium". I-League.
- ↑ "Minerva Punjab Stadium". I-League.
- ↑ "Mohun Bagan Stadium". I-League.
- ↑ "Salt Lake Stadium". Indian Super League.
- ↑ "Sree Kanteerava Stadium". Soccerway.
- ↑ "Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai". ISL. Retrieved 31 May 2017.
- ↑ "Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Delhi". ISL. Retrieved 31 May 2017.
- ↑ "Fatorda Stadium". ISL. Retrieved 31 May 2017.
- ↑ "JRD Tata Sports Complex, Jamshedpur". ISL. Retrieved 12 November 2017.
- ↑ "Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kochi". ISL. Retrieved 12 November 2017.
- ↑ "Mumbai Football Arena". Indian Super League. Retrieved 31 May 2017.
- ↑ "Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium". ISL. Retrieved 31 May 2017.
- ↑ "Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex". ISL. Retrieved 31 May 2017.
- 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, Central America and the Caribbean | ||
| Oceania | ||
| South America | ||
See also: International women's club football | ||
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