List of top-division football clubs in AFC countries
The List of top-division football clubs in Asian Football Confederation (AFC) countries. The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) includes all countries within the Asian territory as members, except Armenia, Azerbaijan, Chagos Islands, Christmas Island, Cocos Islands, Cyprus, Egypt, Georgia, Israel, Kazakhstan, Russia and Turkey, as most of them are affiliated with another confederation, or none at all. The AFC also includes as members the Oceanian countries of Australia, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands.
Each of the AFC member countries has their own football league systems. The clubs playing in top-level league compete for the title as the country' champions, and also for places in next season's AFC club competitions: the AFC Champions League Elite, the AFC Champions League Two and the AFC Challenge League. Due to promotion and relegation, the clubs playing in the top-level league are usually different every season.
The champions of the previous season in each country are listed in bold.
Some clubs play in a national football league other than their own country's. 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 List of second division football clubs in AFC countries.
- 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. |
League ranking
[edit]League rankings are calculated based on the points earned by clubs while playing in Asian club competitions and are used to determine the country's quota in Asian club competitions.[1]
Afghanistan
[edit]- Football association:
- Afghanistan Football Federation
- Pashto: فدراسيون فوتبال افغانستان
- Top-level league:
- Afghan Premier League
- Pashto: د افغانستان غوره لیګ
- 2022 AFC ranking: 40th[1][2]
As of 2024 season:
Club | Location | |
---|---|---|
1 | De Abasin Sape | Khost |
2 | De Maiwand Atalan | Kandahar |
3 | De Spin Ghar Bazan | Jalalabad |
4 | Mawjhai Amu | Kunduz |
5 | Oqaban Hindukush | Ghazni |
6 | Shaheen Asmayee | Kabul |
7 | Simorgh Alborz | Mazar-i-Sharif |
8 | Toofan Harirod | Herat |
Australia
[edit]- Football association: Football Australia
- Top-level league:
- 2022 AFC ranking: 20th[1][2]
A-League Men
[edit]As of 2024–25 A-League Men season:
Club | Location | |
---|---|---|
01 | Adelaide United | Adelaide |
02 | Brisbane Roar | Brisbane |
03 | Central Coast Mariners | Gosford |
04 | Macarthur FC | Sydney |
05 | Melbourne City | Melbourne |
06 | Melbourne Victory | Melbourne |
07 | Newcastle Jets | Newcastle |
08 | Perth Glory | Perth |
09 | Sydney FC | Sydney |
10 | Wellington Phoenix | Wellington |
11 | Western Sydney Wanderers | Sydney |
12 | Western United | Melbourne |
A-League Women
[edit]As of 2022–23 A-League Women season:
Bahrain
[edit]- Football association:
- Bahrain Football Association
- Arabic: الاتحاد البحريني لكرة القدم
(Al-Ittiḥād Al-Baḥraynī Likurat Al-Qadam)
- Top-level league:
- Bahraini Premier League
- Arabic: الدوري البحريني الممتاز
(Ad-Dawrī Al-Baḥraynī Al-Mumtāz)
- 2022 AFC ranking: 24th[1][2]
As of 2024–25 season:
Club | Location | |
---|---|---|
01 | Al-Ahli Club | Manama |
02 | Al-Hala SC | Muharraq |
03 | Al-Hidd SCC | Al Hidd |
04 | Al-Khaldiya SC | Hamad |
05 | Al-Muharraq SC | Muharraq |
06 | Al-Shabab Club | Manama |
07 | Al-Riffa SC | Riffa |
08 | Bahrain SC | Muharraq |
09 | East Riffa | Riffa |
10 | Manama Club | Manama |
11 | Sitra Club | Sitra |
Bangladesh
[edit]- Football association:
- Bangladesh Football Federation
- Bengali: বাংলাদেশ ফুটবল ফেডারেশন
(Bānlādēśa Phuṭabala Phēḍārēśana)
- Top-level league:
- Bangladesh Premier League
- Bengali: বাংলাদেশ প্রিমিয়ার লিগ
(Bānlādēśa Primiẏāra Liga)
- 2022 AFC ranking: 22nd[1][2]
As of 2024−25 season:
Club | Location | |
---|---|---|
01 | Abahani Ltd. Chittagong | Dhaka |
02 | Abahani Ltd. Dhaka | Dhaka |
03 | AFC Uttara | Dhaka |
04 | Bangladesh Police | Dhaka |
05 | Bashundhara Kings | Comilla |
06 | Fortis FC | Dhaka |
07 | Mohammedan SC | Comilla |
08 | Muktijoddha Sangsad | Dhaka |
09 | Rahmatganj MFS | Dhaka |
10 | Saif SC | Dhaka |
11 | Sheikh Jamal | Dhaka |
12 | Sheikh Russel | Dhaka |
Bhutan
[edit]- Football association:
- Bhutan Football Federation
- Dzongkha: འབྲུག་ཡུལ་རྐང་རིལཁོངས་གཏོགས
- Top-level league: Bhutan Premier League
- 2022 AFC ranking: 38th[1][2]
As of 2024 season:
Club | Location | |
---|---|---|
1 | BFF Academy | Thimphu |
2 | Druk Lhayul | Thimphu |
3 | FC Takin | Thimphu |
4 | Paro FC | Paro |
5 | Paro Rinpung | Paro |
6 | Royal Thimphu College | Thimphu |
7 | Tensung FC | Thimphu |
8 | Thimphu City | Thimphu |
9 | Transport United | Thimphu |
10 | Ugyen Academy | Punakha |
Brunei Darussalam
[edit]- Football association:
- Football Association of Brunei Darussalam
- Malay: ڤرساتون بولاسيڤك بروني دارالسلام
(Persatuan Bolasepak Brunei Darussalam)
- Top-level league:
- Brunei Super League
- Malay: ليڬ سوڤر بروني
(Liga Super Brunei)
- 2022 AFC ranking: 40th[1][2]
As of 2024 season:
Cambodia
[edit]- Football association:
- Football Federation of Cambodia
- Khmer: សហព័ន្ធកីឡាបាល់ទាត់កម្ពុជា
(Sâhăkpoăn Keilabăltoăt Kămpŭchéa)
- Top-level league:
- Cambodian Premier League
- Khmer: លីគកំពូលកម្ពុជា
(Li K Kampoul Kămpŭchéa)
- 2022 AFC ranking: 33rd[1][2]
As of 2024–25 season:
Club | Location | |
---|---|---|
01 | Angkor Tiger | Siem Reap |
02 | Boeung Ket | Phnom Penh |
03 | Kirivong Sok Sen Chey | Takeo |
04 | Nagaworld FC | Phnom Penh |
05 | National Defense Ministry | Kandal |
06 | Phnom Penh Crown | Phnom Penh |
07 | Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng | Svay Rieng |
08 | Visakha FC | Phnom Penh |
China, People's Republic of
[edit]- Football association:
- Chinese Football Association
- Chinese: 中国足球协会
(Zhōngguó Zúqiú Xiéhuì)
- Top-level league:
- Chinese Super League
- Chinese: 中超联赛
(Zhōngchāo Liánsài)
- 2022 AFC ranking: 15th[1][2]
As of 2024 season:
Club | Location | |
---|---|---|
01 | Beijing Guoan | Beijing |
02 | Cangzhou Mighty Lions | Cangzhou |
03 | Changchun Yatai | Changchun |
04 | Chengdu Rongcheng | Chengdu |
05 | Henan | Zhengzhou |
06 | Meizhou Hakka | Meizhou |
07 | Nantong Zhiyun | Rugao |
08 | Qingdao Hainiu | Qingdao |
09 | Qingdao West Coast | Qingdao |
10 | Shandong Taishan | Jinan |
11 | Shanghai Port | Shanghai |
12 | Shanghai Shenhua | Shanghai |
13 | Shenzhen Peng City | Shenzhen |
14 | Tianjin Jinmen Tiger | Tianjin |
15 | Wuhan Three Towns | Wuhan |
16 | Zhejiang | Hangzhou |
Chinese Taipei
[edit]See Chinese Taipei for the naming issue.
- Football association:
- Chinese Taipei Football Association
- Chinese: 中華民國足球協會
(Zhōnghuá Mínguó Zúqiú Xiéhuì)
- Top-level league:
- Taiwan Football Premier League
- Chinese: 台灣企業甲級足球聯賽
(Táiwān Qǐyè Jiǎ Jí Zúqiú Liánsài)
- 2022 AFC ranking: 30th[1][2]
As of 2024 season:
Club | Location | |
---|---|---|
1 | AC Taipei (AC台北) | Taipei |
2 | Hang Yuen (航源) | New Taipei |
3 | Leopard Cat (台灣石虎) | Taipei |
4 | Ming Chuan University (銘傳大學) | Taoyuan |
5 | Taichung FUTURO (台中 FUTURO) | Taichung |
6 | Tainan City (台灣鋼鐵) | Tainan |
7 | Taipower FC (高市台電) | Kaohsiung |
Democratic People Republic of Korea
[edit]- Football association:
- DPR Korea Football Association
- Korean: 조선민주주의인민공화국 축구 협회
(Joseon Minjujuui Inmin Gonghwaguk Chukgu Hyeophoe)
- Top-level league:
- DPR Korea Premier Football League
- Korean: 조선민주주의인민공화국 1부류축구련맹전
(Joseon Minjujuui Inmin Gonghwaguk Hana Bulyuchug Gulyeon Maengjeon)
- 2022 AFC ranking: 19th[1][2]
As of 2019–20 season:
Club | Location | |
---|---|---|
01 | Amrokkang SC | Pyongyang |
02 | April 25 SC | Pyongyang |
03 | Hwaebul SC | Pochon |
04 | Jebi SC | Pyongyang |
05 | Kigwancha SC | Pyongyang |
06 | Kyonggongopsong SC | Pyongyang |
07 | Pyongyang SC | Pyongyang |
08 | Rimyongsu SC | Sariwon |
09 | Ryomyong SC | Pyongyang |
10 | Sobaeksu SC | Pyongyang |
11 | Sonbong SC | Rason |
12 | Wolmido SC | Kimchaek |
Guam
[edit]- Football association: Guam Football Association
- Top-level league: Guam Soccer League
- 2022 AFC ranking: 40th[1][2]
As of 2024 season:
Club | Location | |
---|---|---|
1 | Bank of Guam Strykers | Dededo |
2 | Guam Shipyard | Hagatna |
3 | Islanders FC | Dededo |
4 | LOA Heat | Dededo |
5 | Quality Distributors | Hagatna |
6 | Rovers FC | Hagatna |
7 | Sidekicks FC | Dededo |
8 | UOG Tritons | Dededo |
9 | Youth Matao FC | Hagatna |
Hong Kong
[edit]- Football association:
- The Football Association of Hong Kong, China
- Chinese: 中國香港足球總會
(Jūng Gwok Hēung Góng Jūk Kàuh Júng Wúih)
- Top-level league:
- Hong Kong Premier League
- Chinese: 香港超級聯賽
(Hēung Góng Chīu Kāp Lyùhn Choi)
- 2022 AFC ranking: 7th[1][2]
As of 2024–25 season:
Club | Location | |
---|---|---|
1 | Eastern | Sai Kung |
2 | HKFC | Happy Valley |
3 | HK U23 | Tsing Yi |
4 | Hong Kong Rangers | Tuen Mun |
5 | Kitchee | Kowloon City |
6 | Lee Man | Sham Shui Po |
7 | Resources Capital | Tsing Yi |
8 | Sham Shui Po | Sham Shui Po |
9 | Southern District | Kowloon City |
10 | Tai Po | Tai Po |
India
[edit]Indian Super League
[edit]As of 2024–25 Indian Super League season :
Club | Location | |
---|---|---|
01 | Mohun Bagan SG | Kolkata |
02 | Bengaluru FC | Bangalore |
03 | Chennaiyin FC | Chennai |
04 | East Bengal | Kolkata |
05 | FC Goa | Margao |
06 | Hyderabad FC | Hyderabad |
07 | Jamshedpur FC | Jamshedpur |
08 | Kerala Blasters | Kochi |
09 | Mohammedan SC | Kolkata |
10 | Mumbai City | Mumbai |
11 | NorthEast United | Guwahati |
12 | Odisha FC | Bhubaneswar |
13 | Punjab FC | Mohali |
Indian Women's League
[edit]As of 2023-24 Indian Women's League season:
Club | Location | |
---|---|---|
01 | ARA FC | Ahmedabad |
02 | Gokulam Kerala | Kozhikode |
03 | Hans | New Delhi |
04 | Indian Arrows | Bhubaneswar |
05 | Kickstart | Bengaluru |
06 | Mata Rukmani Girls | Bastar |
07 | Odisha Police | Bhubaneswar |
08 | PIFA Sports Colaba | Mumbai |
09 | Sethu | Madurai |
10 | Sirvodem | Navelim |
11 | Sports Odisha | Bhubaneswar |
12 | SSB | Siliguri |
Indonesia
[edit]- Football association:
- Football Association of Indonesia
- Indonesian: Persatuan Sepakbola Seluruh Indonesia
- Top-level league:
- Liga 1 (men)
- Indonesian: Liga Satu
- Liga 1 Putri (women)
- Indonesian: Liga Satu Putri
- Liga 1 (men)
- 2022 AFC ranking: 27th[1][2]
Liga 1
[edit]As of 2024−25 season:
Liga 1 Putri[edit]As of 2022 Liga 1 Putri season:
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Iraq
[edit]- Football association:
- Iraq Football Association
- Arabic: الاتحاد العراقي لكرة القدم
(Al-Ittiḥād Al-ʿIrāqī Likurat Al-Qadam)
- Top-level league:
- Iraq Stars League
- Arabic: دوري نجوم العراق
(Dawrī Nujūm Al-ʿIrāq)
- 2022 AFC ranking: 14th[1][2]
As of 2024–25 season:
Club | Location | |
---|---|---|
01 | Al-Hudood | Baghdad |
02 | Al-Kahrabaa | Baghdad |
03 | Al-Karkh | Baghdad |
04 | Al-Minaa | Basra |
05 | Al-Naft | Baghdad |
06 | Al-Najaf | Najaf |
07 | Al-Qasim | Babil |
08 | Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya | Baghdad |
09 | Al-Shorta | Baghdad |
10 | Al-Talaba | Baghdad |
11 | Al-Zawraa | Baghdad |
12 | Amanat Baghdad | Baghdad |
13 | Duhok | Duhok |
14 | Erbil | Erbil |
15 | Karbala | Karbala |
16 | Naft Al-Basra | Basra |
17 | Naft Al-Wasat | Najaf |
18 | Naft Maysan | Amarah |
19 | Newroz | Sulaymaniyah |
20 | Zakho | Zakho |
Iran
[edit]- Football association:
- Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran
- Persian: فدراسیون فوتبال جمهوری اسلامی ایران
(Federasiun-e Futbal-e Jimhuri-ye Islâmi-ye Iran)
- Top-level league:
- Persian Gulf Pro League
- Persian: لیگ برتر خلیج فارس
(Lig-e Bartar-e Khalij-e Fārs)
- 2022 AFC ranking: 5th[1][2]
As of 2024–25 season:
Club | Location | |
---|---|---|
01 | Aluminium Arak | Arak |
02 | Esteghlal FC | Tehran |
03 | Nassaji Mazandaran | Qaem Shahr |
04 | Foolad FC | Ahvaz |
05 | Gol Gohar Sirjan | Sirjan |
06 | Havadar SC | Eslamshahr |
07 | Malavan FC | Bandar-e Anzali |
08 | Mes Kerman | Kerman |
09 | Mes Rafsanjan | Rafsanjan |
10 | Naft Masjed Soleyman | Masjed Soleyman |
11 | Paykan FC | Shahr-e Qods |
12 | Persepolis FC | Tehran |
13 | Sanat Naft Abadan | Abadan |
14 | Sepahan SC | Isfahan |
15 | Tractor SC | Tabriz |
16 | Zob Ahan Esfahan | Fooladshahr |
Japan
[edit]- Football association:
- Japan Football Association
- Japanese: 日本サッカー協会
(Nihon Sakkā Kyōkai)
- Top-level league:
- 2022 AFC ranking: 2nd[1][2]
J1 League
[edit]As of 2024 season:
Club | Location | |
---|---|---|
01 | Albirex Niigata | Niigata |
02 | Avispa Fukuoka | Fukuoka |
03 | Cerezo Osaka | Osaka |
04 | FC Tokyo | Tokyo |
05 | Gamba Osaka | Osaka |
06 | Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | Hokkaido |
07 | Kashima Antlers | Ibaraki |
08 | Kashiwa Reysol | Chiba |
09 | Kawasaki Frontale | Kanagawa |
10 | Kyoto Sanga | Kyoto |
11 | Nagoya Grampus | Aichi |
12 | Sagan Tosu | Saga |
13 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | Hiroshima |
14 | Shonan Bellmare | Kanagawa |
15 | Urawa Red Diamonds | Saitama |
16 | Vissel Kobe | Hyogo |
17 | Yokohama FC | Kanagawa |
18 | Yokohama F. Marinos | Kanagawa |
WE League
[edit]As of 2023–24 season:
Jordan
[edit]- Football association:
- Jordan Football Association
- Arabic: الاتحاد الأردني لكرة القدم
(Al-Ittiḥād Al-Urdunī Likurat Al-Qadam)
- Top-level league:
- Jordanian Pro League
- Arabic: الدوري الأردني للمحترفين
(Ad-Dawrī Al-Urdunī Limuḥtarifīn)
- 2022 AFC ranking: 9th[1][2]
As of 2024–25 season:
Club | Location | |
---|---|---|
01 | Al-Faisaly | Amman |
02 | Al-Hussein | Irbid |
03 | Al-Jazeera | Amman |
04 | Al-Ramtha | Ar Ramtha |
05 | Al-Salt | Al Salt |
06 | Al-Sareeh | Irbid |
07 | Al-Wehdat | Amman |
08 | FC Ma'an | Ma'an |
09 | Moghayer Al-Sarhan | Badiah Gharbiyah |
10 | Sahab SC | Sahab |
11 | Shabab Al-Aqaba | Al-Aqaba |
12 | Shabab Al-Ordon | Amman |
Korea Republic
[edit]- Football association:
- Korea Football Association
- Korean: 대한축구협회
(Daehan Chukgu Hyeophoe)
- Top-level league:
- K League 1
- Korean: K리그1
(K Ligeu Hana)
- 2022 AFC ranking: 3th[1][2]
As of 2024 season:
Club | Location | |
---|---|---|
01 | Daegu FC | Daegu |
02 | Daejeon Hana Citizen | Daejeon |
03 | Gangwon FC | Gangwon |
04 | Gwangju FC | Gwangju |
05 | Incheon United | Incheon |
06 | Jeju United | Jeju |
07 | Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors | Jeonbuk |
08 | Pohang Steelers | Pohang |
09 | FC Seoul | Seoul |
10 | Suwon FC | Suwon |
11 | Suwon Samsung Bluewings | Suwon |
12 | Ulsan Hyundai | Ulsan |
Kuwait
[edit]- Football association:
- Kuwait Football Association
- Arabic: الإتحاد الكويتي لكرة القدم
(Al-Ittiḥād Al-Kuwaytī Likurat Al-Qadam)
- Top-level league:
- Kuwait Premier League
- Arabic: الدوري الكويتي
(Ad-Dawrī Al-Kuwaytī)
- 2022 AFC ranking: 21st[1][2]
As of 2024–25 season:
Club | Location | |
---|---|---|
01 | Al-Arabi SC | Kuwait City |
02 | Al-Fahaheel SC | Kuwait City |
03 | Al-Jahra SC | Al Jahra |
04 | Al-Nasr | Al Farwaniyah |
05 | Al-Sahel SC | Abu Halifa |
06 | Al-Salmiya SC | Salmiya |
07 | Al-Tadhamon SC | Al Farwaniyah |
08 | Kazma SC | Kuwait City |
09 | Kuwait SC | Kuwait City |
10 | Qadsia SC | Kuwait City |
Kyrgyz Republic
[edit]- Football association:
- Kyrgyz Football Union
- Kyrgyz: Кыргыз Футбол Бирлиги
(Qyrğyz Futbol Birligy)
- Top-level league:
- Kyrgyz Premier League
- Kyrgyz: Кыргыз Премьер Лигасы
(Qyrğyz Premjer Ligasy)
- 2022 AFC ranking: 29th[1][2]
As of 2024 season:
Club | Location | |
---|---|---|
1 | Abdysh-Ata Kant | Kant |
2 | FC Alay | Osh |
3 | Alga Bishkek | Bishkek |
4 | Dordoi Bishkek | Bishkek |
5 | Ilbirs Bishkek | Bishkek |
6 | FC Kaganat | Osh |
7 | Kara-Balta | Kara-Balta |
8 | Neftchi Kochkor-Ata | Kochkor-Ata |
9 | Nur-Batken | Batken |
10 | FC Talant | Kant |
Laos
[edit]- Football association:
- Lao Football Federation
- Lao: ສະຫະພັນ ບານເຕະ ແຫ່ງຊາດ ລາວ
(Sahaphan Bante Aehngsad Lav)
- Top-level league:
- Lao Premier League
- Lao: ລາວ ພຣີເມຍລີກ
(Lav Phri Mia Lik)
- 2022 AFC ranking: 37th[1][2]
As of 2024 season:
Club | Location | |
---|---|---|
1 | Champasak FC | Champasak |
2 | Ezra FC | Vientiane |
3 | Lao Army | Luang Prabang |
4 | Luang Prabang | Bishkek |
5 | Master 7 FC | Vientiane |
6 | Viengchanh FC | Vientiane |
7 | Young Elephants FC | Vientiane |
Lebanon
[edit]- Football association:
- Lebanese Football Association
- Arabic: الاتحاد اللبناني لكرة القدم
(Al-Ittiḥād Al-Lubnānī Likurat Al-Qadam)
- Top-level league:
- Lebanese Premier League
- Arabic: الدوري اللبناني الممتاز
(Ad-Dawrī Al-Lubnānī Al-Mumtāz)
- 2022 AFC ranking: 23rd[1][2]
As of 2024–25 season:
Club | Location | |
---|---|---|
01 | Ahed | Beirut (Ouzai) |
02 | Akhaa Ahli Aley | Aley |
03 | Ansar | Beirut (Tariq El Jdideh) |
04 | Bourj | Beirut (Bourj el-Barajneh) |
05 | Chabab Ghazieh | Ghazieh |
06 | Nejmeh | Beirut (Ras Beirut) |
07 | Safa | Beirut (Wata El-Museitbeh) |
08 | Sagesse | Beirut (Achrafieh) |
09 | Salam Zgharta | Zgharta |
10 | Shabab Sahel | Beirut (Haret Hreik) |
11 | Tadamon Sour | Tyre |
12 | Tripoli | Tripoli |
Macau
[edit]- Football association:
- Macau Football Association
- Chinese: 澳門足球協會
(Àomén Zúqiú Xiéhuì)
- Top-level league:
- Liga de Elite
- Chinese: 精英聯賽
(Jīngyīng Liánsài)
- 2022 AFC ranking: 40th[1][2]
As of 2024 season:
Club | Location | |
---|---|---|
01 | Casa de Portugal em Macau | Nossa Senhora de Fátima |
02 | Monte Carlo (蒙地卡羅) | Nossa Senhora de Fátima |
03 | Chao Pak Kei (鄒北記) | Nossa Senhora de Fátima |
04 | Cheng Fung (青鋒) | Nossa Senhora de Fátima |
05 | CFB Macau (本菲卡足球會) | Nossa Senhora de Fátima |
06 | Lun Lok | Taipa |
07 | Polícia SPFC (警察) | Nossa Senhora de Fátima |
08 | SC Macau (士砵亭) | Nossa Senhora de Fátima |
09 | SL Benfica (澳門賓菲加體育會) | Taipa |
10 | Windsor Arch Ka I (加義) | Nossa Senhora de Fátima |
Malaysia
[edit]- Football association:
- Football Association of Malaysia
- Malay: ڤرساتون بولا سيڤك مليسيا
(Persatuan Bola Sepak Malaysia)
- Top-level league:
- Malaysia Super League
- Malay: ليڬا سوڤر مليسيا
(Liga Super Malaysia)
- 2022 AFC ranking: 10th[1][2]
As of 2024–25 season:
Club | Location | |
---|---|---|
01 | Johor Darul Ta'zim | Iskandar Puteri |
02 | Kedah Darul Aman | Alor Setar |
03 | Kelantan Darul Naim | Kota Bharu |
04 | Kuala Lumpur City | Kuala Lumpur |
05 | Kuching City | Kuching |
06 | Negeri Sembilan | Seremban |
07 | PDRM | Selayang |
08 | Penang FC | George Town |
09 | Perak | Ipoh |
10 | Sabah FC | Kota Kinabalu |
11 | Selangor FC | Selayang |
12 | Sri Pahang | Kuantan |
13 | Terengganu | Kuala Terengganu |
Maldives
[edit]- Football association: Football Association of Maldives
- Top-level league: Dhivehi Premier League
- 2022 AFC ranking: 36th[1][2]
As of 2024 season:
Mongolia
[edit]- Football association:
- Mongolian Football Federation
- Mongolian: Монголын Хөлбөмбөгийн Холбоо
(Mongolyn Khölbömbögiin Kholboo)
- Top-level league:
- Mongolian National Premier League
- Mongolian: Монголын Үндэсний Премьер Лиг
(Mongolyn Undesnii Deed Lig)
- 2022 AFC ranking: 39th[1][2]
As of 2024–25 season:
Club | Location | |
---|---|---|
01 | Athletic 220 | Ulaanbaatar |
02 | Deren FC | Deren |
03 | FC Ulaanbaatar | Ulaanbaatar |
04 | Khaan Khuns-Erchim | Ulaanbaatar |
05 | Khangarid FC | Erdenet |
06 | Khovd FC | Khovd |
07 | SP Falcons | Ulaanbaatar |
08 | Tuv Buganuud | Ulaanbaatar |
09 | Ulaanbaatar City | Ulaanbaatar |
10 | Ulaanbaataryn Mazaalaynuud | Ulaanbaatar |
Myanmar
[edit]- Football association:
- Myanmar Football Federation
- Burmese: မြန်မာနိုင်ငံ ဘောလုံး အဖွဲ့ချုပ်
- Top-level league:
- Myanmar National League
- Burmese: မြန်မာ နေရှင်နယ် လိဂ်
- 2022 AFC ranking: 31st[1][2]
As of 2024 season:
Club | Location | |
---|---|---|
1 | Ayeyawady United | Pathein |
2 | Chinland FC | Mawlamyaing |
3 | Hanthawaddy United | Bago |
4 | ISPE FC | Mandalay |
5 | Myawady FC | Nay Pyi Taw |
6 | Rakhine United | Sittwe |
7 | Sagaing United | Monywa |
8 | Shan United | Taunggyi |
9 | Yadanarbon FC | Mandalay |
10 | Yangon United | Yangon |
Nepal
[edit]- Football association:
- All Nepal Football Association
- Nepali: अखिल नेपाल फुटबल संघ
- Top-level league:
- Nepal Super League
- Nepali: नेपाल सुपर लीग
- Martyr's Memorial A-Division League
- Nepali: शहीद स्मारक ए- डिभिजन लिग
- Nepal Super League
- 2022 AFC ranking: 34th[1][2]
Martyr's Memorial A-Division League
[edit]As of 2024 season:
Club | Location | |
---|---|---|
01 | Brigade Boys | Lalitpur |
02 | Chyasal Youth | Lalitpur |
03 | Friends Club | Lalitpur |
04 | Himalayan Sherpa | Kathmandu |
05 | Jawalakhel YC | Lalitpur |
06 | Machhindra FC | Kathmandu |
07 | Manang Marshyangdi | Pokhara |
08 | Nepal APF Club | Kathmandu |
09 | Nepal Army Club | Kathmandu |
10 | Nepal Police Club | Kathmandu |
11 | New Road Team | Kathmandu |
12 | Sankata Boys | Kathmandu |
13 | Satdobato Youth | Lalitpur |
14 | Three Star Club | Lalitpur |
Nepal Super League
[edit]As of 2022 season:
Club | Location | |
---|---|---|
1 | Biratnagar City | Biratnagar |
2 | Birgunj United | Birgunj |
3 | Butwal Lumbini | Butwal |
4 | FC Chitwan | Bharatpur |
5 | Dhangadhi FC | Dhangadi |
6 | Jhapa FC | Jhapa |
7 | Kathmandu Razyrs | Kathmandu |
8 | Lalitpur City | Lalitpur |
9 | Pokhara Thunders | Pokhara |
10 | Sporting Ilam de Mechi | Ilam |
Northern Mariana Islands
[edit]- Football association: Northern Mariana Islands Football Association
- Top-level league: M*League Division 1
- 2022 AFC ranking: 40th[1][2]
As of 2024 season:
Club | Location | |
---|---|---|
1 | Kanoa | Saipan |
2 | KFAS FC | Saipan |
3 | Matansa | Saipan |
4 | NMI Academy | Saipan |
5 | Paire FC | Saipan |
6 | Tan Holdings | Saipan |
7 | The Old B Bank | Saipan |
Oman
[edit]- Football association:
- Oman Football Association
- Arabic: الاتحاد العُماني لكرة القدم
(Al-Ittiḥād Al-ʿUmānī Likurat Al-Qadam)
- Top-level league:
- Oman Professional League
- Arabic: دوري المحترفين عمان
(Dawrī Al-Muḥtarifīn ʿUmān)
- 2022 AFC ranking: 32nd[1][2]
As of 2023–24 season:
Club | Location | |
---|---|---|
01 | Al-Ittihad | Salalah |
02 | Al-Musannah | Al-Musannah |
03 | Al-Nahda | Al-Buraimi |
04 | Al-Nasr SC | Salalah |
05 | Al-Rustaq Club | Rustaq |
06 | Al-Seeb Club | Seeb |
07 | Al-Suwaiq | Suwayq |
08 | Bahla Club | Bahla |
09 | Dhofar Club | Salalah |
10 | Muscat Club | Muscat |
11 | Nizwa Club | Nizwa |
12 | Oman Club | Muscat |
13 | Saham Club | Saham |
14 | Sohar SC | Sohar |
Pakistan
[edit]- Football association:
- Pakistan Football Federation
- Urdu: پاکستان فٹ بال فیڈریشن
- Top-level league:
- Pakistan Premier League
- Urdu: پاکستان پریمیئر لیگ
- 2022 AFC ranking: 40th[1][2]
As of 2023–24 season:
Club | Location | |
---|---|---|
01 | Civil Aviation Authority | Karachi |
02 | Huma FC | Islamabad |
03 | Karachi United | Karachi |
04 | Khan Research Laboratories | Rawalpindi |
05 | Lyallpur FC | Faisalabad |
06 | Muslim FC | Chaman |
07 | PAF FC | Islamabad |
08 | Pakistan Army | Rawalpindi |
09 | Pakistan Navy | Islamabad |
10 | SNGPL FC | Lahore |
11 | SSGC FC | Karachi |
12 | WAPDA FC | Lahore |
Palestine
[edit]- Football association:
- Palestinian Football Association
- Arabic: الاتحاد الفلسطيني لكرة القدم
(Al-Ittiḥād Al-Filasṭīnī Likurat Al-Qadam)
- Top-level league:
- Gaza Strip Premier League
- Arabic: الدوري الممتاز الفلسطيني لقطاع غزة
(Ad-Dawrī Al-Mumtāz Al-Filasṭīnī Al-Qiṭāʿu Ġazzah)
- Arabic: الدوري الممتاز الفلسطيني لقطاع غزة
- West Bank Premier League
- Arabic: الدوري الممتاز الفلسطيني للضفة الغربية
(Ad-Dawrī Al-Mumtāz Al-Filasṭīnī Aḍ-Ḍiffah Al-Ġarbiyyah)
- Arabic: الدوري الممتاز الفلسطيني للضفة الغربية
- Gaza Strip Premier League
- 2022 AFC ranking: 28th[1][2]
Gaza Strip Premier League
[edit]West Bank Premier League
[edit]As of 2023–24 season
Philippines
[edit]- Football association:
- Philippine Football Federation
- Filipino: Pederasyon Futbol ng Pilipinas)
- Top-level league:
- Philippines Football League (men)
- Filipino: Liga Futbol ng Pilipinas
- PFF Women's League (women)
- Filipino: Liga Mga Babae PFF
- Philippines Football League (men)
- 2022 AFC ranking: 25th[1][2]
Philippines Football League
[edit]As of the 2023–24 season:
PFF Women's League
[edit]As of the 2023–24 season:
Club | Location | |
---|---|---|
01 | DLSU Lady Booters | Manila |
02 | FEU Lady Tamaraw Booters | Manila |
03 | Green Archers United | Muntinlupa |
04 | Hiraya FC | Manila |
05 | Manila Nomads | Manila |
06 | Maroons FC | Quezon City |
07 | Tigers FC | Manila |
08 | Tuloy FC | Alabang |
09 | UP Lady Booters | Quezon City |
10 | UST Lady Booters | Manila |
Qatar
[edit]- Football association:
- Qatar Football Association
- Arabic: الاتحاد القطري لكرة القدم
(Al-Ittiḥād Al-Qaṭrī Likurat Al-Qadam)
- Top-level league:
- Qatar Stars League
- Arabic: دوري نجوم قطر
(Dawrī Nujūm Qaṭr)
- 2022 AFC ranking: 6th[1][2]
As of 2024–25 season:
Club | Location | |
---|---|---|
01 | Al-Ahli SC | Doha |
02 | Al-Arabi SC | Doha |
03 | Al-Duhail SC | Doha |
04 | Al-Gharafa SC | Doha |
05 | Al-Markhiya SC | Doha |
06 | Al-Rayyan SC | Al Rayyan |
07 | Al-Sadd SC | Doha |
08 | Al-Sailiya SC | Doha |
09 | Al-Shamal SC | Al Shamal |
10 | Al-Wakrah SC | Al Wakrah |
11 | Qatar SC | Doha |
12 | Umm Salal SC | Doha |
Saudi Arabia
[edit]- Football association:
- Saudi Arabian Football Federation
- Arabic: الاتحاد السعودي لكرة القدم
(Al-ātḥād al-sʿūdī lkrẗ al-qdm)
- Top-level league:
- Saudi Professional League
- Arabic: الدوري السعودي للمحترفين
(Al-dūrī al-sʿūdī llmḥtrfīn)
- 2022 AFC ranking: 1st[1][2]
As of 2024–25 season:
Club | Location | |
---|---|---|
01 | Abha Club | Abha |
02 | Al-Adalah FC | Al-Hasa |
03 | Al-Batin FC | Hafar Al Batin |
04 | Al-Ettifaq FC | Dammam |
05 | Al-Fateh SC | Hofuf |
06 | Al-Fayha FC | Al Majma'ah |
07 | Al-Hilal FC | Riyadh |
08 | Al-Ittihad Club | Jeddah |
09 | Al-Khaleej FC | Saihat |
10 | Al-Nassr FC | Riyadh |
11 | Al-Raed FC | Buraidah |
12 | Al-Shabab FC | Riyadh |
13 | Al-Taawoun FC | Buraidah |
14 | Al-Tai FC | Ha'il |
15 | Al-Wehda FC | Mecca |
16 | Damac FC | Khamis Mushait |
Singapore
[edit]- Football association: Football Association of Singapore
- Top-level league:
- Singapore Premier League (men)
- Women's Premier League (women)
- 2022 AFC ranking: 18th[1][2]
Singapore Premier League
[edit]As of 2024–25 season:
Deloitte Women's Premier League
[edit]As of the 2024 season:
Club | Location | |
---|---|---|
01 | Albirex Niigata Singapore | Jurong East |
02 | Balestier Khalsa | Bishan |
03 | Hougang United | Hougang |
04 | Lion City Sailors | Kallang |
05 | Still Aerion | Singapore |
06 | Tanjong Pagar United | Jurong East |
07 | Tiong Bahru | Bukit Merah |
Sri Lanka
[edit]- Football association:
- Football Sri Lanka
- Sinhala: පාපන්දු ශ්රී ලංකාව
(Pāpandu Srī Laṁkāva)
- Top-level league:
- Sri Lanka Super League
- Sinhala: ශ්රී ලංකා චැම්පියන්ස් ලීගය
(Srī Laṁkā Cæmpiyans Līgaya)
- 2022 AFC ranking: 35th[1][2]
As of 2024 season:
Club | Location | |
---|---|---|
01 | Blue Eagles | Colombo |
02 | Blue Star | Kalutara |
03 | Colombo FC | Colombo |
04 | Defenders FC | Homagama |
05 | Navy Sea Hawks | Welisara |
06 | New Young's SC | Wennappuwa |
07 | Ratnam SC | Colombo |
08 | Red Star SC | Ratmalana |
09 | Renown SC | Colombo |
10 | Up Country Lions | Nawalapitiya |
Syria
[edit]- Football association:
- Syrian Football Federation
- Arabic: الاتحاد العربي السوريا لكرة القدم
(Al-Ittiḥād Al-ʿArabi As-Sūriyā Likurat Al-Qadam)
- Top-level league:
- Syrian Premier League
- Arabic: الدوري السوريا الممتاز
(Ad-Dawrī As-Sūriyā Al-Mumtāz)
- 2022 AFC ranking: 26th[1][2]
As of 2024–25 season:
Club | Location | |
---|---|---|
01 | Afrin SC | Afrin |
02 | Al-Fotuwa SC | Deir ez-Zor |
03 | Al-Horgelah SC | Al-Horjelah |
04 | Al-Ittihad SC | Aleppo |
05 | Al-Jaish SC | Damascus |
06 | Al-Karamah SC | Homs |
07 | Al-Nawair SC | Hama |
08 | Al-Shorta SC | Damascus |
09 | Al-Wahda SC | Damascus |
10 | Al-Wathba SC | Homs |
11 | Hutteen SC | Latakia |
12 | Jableh SC | Jableh |
13 | Taliya SC | Hama |
14 | Tishreen SC | Latakia |
Tajikistan
[edit]- Football association:
- Tajikistan Football Federation
- Tajik: Федеросиюни футболи Тоҷикистон
(Federosijuni futboli Tojikiston)
- Top-level league:
- Tajikistan Higher League
- Tajik: Лигаи Олии Тоҷикистон
(Ligai Olii Tojikiston)
- 2022 AFC ranking: 13th[1][2]
As of 2024 season:
Club | Location | |
---|---|---|
01 | CSKA Pamir Dushanbe | Dushanbe |
02 | Eskhata Khujand | Khujand |
03 | FC Istiklol | Dushanbe |
04 | FC Khatlon | Qurghonteppa |
05 | FK Fayzkand | Hulbuk |
06 | FK Istaravshan | Istaravshan |
07 | FK Khujand | Khujand |
08 | Ravshan Kulob | Kulob |
09 | Ravshan Zafarobod | Zafarobod |
10 | Regar-TadAZ | Tursunzoda |
Thailand
[edit]- Football association:
- Football Association of Thailand
- Thai: สมาคมกีฬาฟุตบอลแห่งประเทศไทย ในพระบรมราชูปถัมภ์
(S̄mākhm Kīḷā Futbxl h̄æ̀ng Pratheṣ̄thịy Nı Phrabrm Rāchūpt̄hạmp̣h̒)
- Top-level league:
- Thai League 1
- Thai: ไทยลีก 1
(Thịy Līk H̄nụ̀ng)
- 2022 AFC ranking: 11th[1][2]
As of 2024–25 season:
Timor-Leste
[edit]- Football association:
- East Timor Football Federation
- Tetum: Federacao de Futebol de Timor Lorosa'e
- Top-level league: Liga Futebol Amadora Primeira Divisão
- 2022 AFC ranking: 40th[1][2]
As of 2024 season:
Club | Location | |
---|---|---|
1 | Aitana FC | Dili |
2 | AS Académica | Dili |
3 | AS Ponta Leste | Dili |
4 | Assalam FC | Dili |
5 | Atlético Ultramar | Manatuto |
6 | Emmanuel FC | Dili |
7 | FC Porto Taibesse | Dili |
8 | Karketu Dili | Dili |
9 | Lalenok United | Dili |
10 | Sport Laulara e Benfica | Laulara |
Turkmenistan
[edit]- Football association:
- Football Federation of Turkmenistan
- Turkmen: Türkmenistanyň Futbol Federasiýasy
- Top-level league:
- Ýokary Liga
- Turkmen: Türkmenistanyň Ýokary Ligasy
- 2022 AFC ranking: 17th[1][2]
As of 2024 season:
Club | Location | |
---|---|---|
1 | Ahal FK | Anau |
2 | Altyn Asyr FK | Ashgabat |
4 | Energetik Mary | Mary |
3 | FC Aşgabat | Ashgabat |
5 | FK Köpetdag | Ashgabat |
6 | Merw FK | Mary |
7 | Nebitçi FT | Balkanabat |
8 | Şagadam FK | Türkmenbaşy |
United Arab Emirates
[edit]- Football association:
- United Arab Emirates Football Association
- Arabic: الاتحاد الاماراتي لكرة القدم
(Al-Ittiḥād Al-Imārātī Likurat Al-Qadam)
- Top-level league:
- UAE Pro League
- Arabic: دوري المحترفين لدولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة
(Dawrī Al-Muḥtarifīn Lidawlat Al-Imārāt Al-ʿArabīyah Al-Muttaḥidah)
- 2022 AFC ranking: 8th[1][2]
As of 2024–25 season:
Club | Location | |
---|---|---|
01 | Ajman Club | Ajman |
02 | Al Ain FC | Al Ain |
03 | Al Bataeh Club | Al Bataeh |
04 | Al Dhafra FC | Madinat Zayed |
05 | Al-Ittihad Kalba | Kalba |
06 | Al Jazira Club | Abu Dhabi |
07 | Al Nasr SC | Dubai |
08 | Al Wahda FC | Abu Dhabi |
09 | Al Wasl FC | Dubai |
10 | Baniyas Club | Abu Dhabi |
11 | Dibba Al-Fujairah | Dibba Al-Fujairah |
12 | Khor Fakkan | Khor Fakkan |
13 | Shabab Al-Ahli | Dubai |
14 | Sharjah FC | Sharjah |
Uzbekistan
[edit]- Football association:
- Uzbekistan Football Association
- Uzbek: Oʻzbekiston Futbol Assotsiatsiyasi
- Top-level league:
- Uzbekistan Super League
- Uzbek: O'zbekiston Superligasi
- 2022 AFC ranking: 4th[1][2]
As of 2024 season:
Club | Location | |
---|---|---|
01 | FC AGMK | Olmaliq |
02 | FC Bunyodkor | Tashkent |
03 | FC Dinamo | Samarkand |
04 | FC Nasaf | Qarshi |
05 | FC Neftchi | Fergana |
06 | FK Olympic | Tashkent |
07 | FC Qizilqum | Zarafshon |
08 | FC Sogdiana | Jizzakh |
09 | FK Kokand 1912 | Kokand |
10 | Pakhtakor FK | Tashkent |
11 | PFC Lokomotiv | Tashkent |
12 | PFC Navbahor | Namangan |
13 | PFC Surkhon | Termez |
14 | PFK Metallurg | Bekabad |
Vietnam
[edit]- Football association:
- Vietnam Football Federation
- Vietnamese: Liên Đoàn Bóng Đá Việt Nam
- Top-level league:
- V.League 1
- Vietnamese: Giải Bóng Đá Vô Địch Quốc Gia Việt Nam
- 2022 AFC ranking: 12th[1][2]
As of 2024–25 season:
Club | Location | |
---|---|---|
01 | Becamex Binh Duong | Thủ Dầu Một |
02 | Binh Dinh FC | Quy Nhon |
03 | Haiphong FC | Hai Phong |
04 | Hanoi FC | Hanoi |
05 | Ho Chi Minh City | Ho Chi Minh City |
06 | Hoang Anh Gia Lai | Pleiku |
07 | Hong Linh Ha Tinh | Ha Tinh |
08 | Nam Dinh FC | Nam Dinh |
09 | Cong An Ha Noi FC | Hanoi |
10 | Quang Nam FC | Quang Nam |
11 | Song Lam Nghe An | Vinh |
12 | Thanh Hoa FC | Thanh Hoa |
13 | Viettel FC | Hanoi |
14 | Khanh Hoa FC | Khanh Hoa |
As of the 2022 season:
Club | Location | |
---|---|---|
01 | Hanoi | Hanoi |
02 | Hanoi II | Hanoi |
03 | Ho Chi Minh City | Ho Chi Minh City |
04 | Ho Chi Minh City II | Ho Chi Minh City |
05 | Phong Phu Ha Nam | Ha Nam |
06 | Thai Nguyen T&T | Thai Nguyen |
07 | Than KSVN | Quang Ninh |
08 | Son La | Son La |
Yemen
[edit]- Football association:
- Yemen Football Association
- Arabic: الاتحاد اليمني لكرة القدم
(Al-Ittiḥād Al-Yamanī Likurat Al-Qadam)
- Top-level league:
- Yemeni League
- Arabic: الدوري اليمني
(Ad-Dawrī Al-Yamanī)
- AFC ranking: 40th[1][2]
As of 2024–25 season:
Club | Location | |
---|---|---|
01 | Al-Ahli Club | San'a |
02 | Al-Hilal Al-Sahili | Al Hudaydah |
03 | Al-Ittihad SCC | Ibb |
04 | Al-Oruba | Zabid |
05 | Al-Saqr SC | Ta'izz |
06 | Al-Shaab Hadramaut | Mukalla |
07 | Al-Shula | Aden |
08 | Al-Tilal SC | Aden |
09 | Al-Wehda SC | Aden |
10 | Al-Wehda SCC | San'a |
11 | Al-Yarmuk Al-Rawda | San'a |
12 | Fahman Abyan | Zinjibar |
13 | Shaab Ibb SCC | Ibb |
14 | Shabab Al-Jeel | Al Hudaydah |
See also
[edit]- List of second division football clubs in AFC countries
- 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
Notes
[edit]- ^ General location where the club is based in. Only select clubs have their own/designated home stadium.
- ^ Davao Aguilas has designated the University of Makati Stadium in Taguig as its home venue for this season.
- ^ The Dynamic Herb Sports Complex is the home venue of Dynamic Herb Cebu.[3]
- ^ The Campo Alcantara Stadium is the home venue of Kaya–Iloilo.
- ^ The McKinley Hill Stadium is the home venue of Maharlika Taguig.[4] However no league games are scheduled to be held in the stadium.
- ^ Manila Montet has named the Rizal Memorial Stadium as its home venue.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai aj ak al am an ao ap aq ar as at au av "AFC Club Competitions Ranking". the-afc.com. Asian Football Confederation.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai aj ak al am an ao ap aq ar as at au AFC 2022 Ranking "AFC 2022 Ranking". 13 February 2021. Retrieved 16 May 2022.
- ^ Aznar, Edri K. (27 March 2024). "Cebu FC gets 12 home games in PFL 2024". SunStar. SunStar Publishing Inc. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
- ^ "Clubs submit Team Roster form". The Philippines Football League. 10 February 2023. Retrieved 11 February 2023.
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
montet-home
was invoked but never defined (see the help page).