Al-Ettifaq Club
Al-Ettifaq Club is one of the sport clubs in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with its headquarters in Dammam, in the Eastern Province. It is classified among the eighteen clubs of the Saudi Pro League. It was established in 1945 after merging three football clubs: 'Al-Taawoun,' 'Al-Shabab,' and 'Al-Shaab' into one club named 'Al-Ettifaq.'
Establishment of Al-Ettifaq Club
In 1945, the members of three teams, Abdullah Bin Hussein Al-Jaryan, head of Al-Taawoun Club, Ali Bin Saleh Al-Ghamdi, head of Al-Shabab Club, and Fares Al-Hamed, head of Al-Shaab Club, met in the city of Dammam. They agreed to merge their clubs into one team, after the fans of Dammam City began to admire the techniques of these teams and encourage them. Fares Al-Hamed, whose house was the meeting venue, suggested that the new club's name should be Al-Ettifaq Club, a suggestion to which everyone agreed. They chose green and white as the club's logo, before changing the logo's colors to green and red.
Sport of Al-Ettifaq Club
Al-Ettifaq Club features several sports, including football, futsal, cycling, volleyball, darts, fencing, chess, jiu-jitsu, judo, swimming, billiards, and snooker.
Logo of Al-Ettifaq Club
The logo Al-Ettifaq Club is inspired by "Fares Al-Dhahna," represented by an authentic Arabian horse surrounded by victory wreaths. The logo maintains its circular shape, which has been adopted since the club's establishment, using red and green colors.
Strategy of Al-Ettifaq Club
The strategy of Al-Ettifaq Club is focused on enhancing the club's mental image as a brand at home and abroad. It also seeks to enhance the club's effective communication, participation, and media presence. It aims to develop its financial resources and enhance sustainability. It aspires to develop the level of fan attendance, achieve the satisfaction of stakeholders among the club's employees, fans, members, and community, enhance participation and the club's community service to achieve the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 in sports, volunteering, attracting and refining talents upon leveraging the club's capabilities, expertise, and infrastructure.
Notable championships of Al-Ettifaq Club
| Year | Championship | ||
| 1983 - 1988 - 2007 | Gulf Cup (Three times) | ||
| 1988 - 1984 | Arab Club Champions Cup (Twice) | ||
| 1983 - 1987 | Saudi Arabia Elite Cup (Twice) | ||
| 1968 - 1985 | King's Cup (Twice) | ||
| 1965 | Crown Prince Cup |
Notable players of Al-Ettifaq Club
| Nationality | Position | Player | |||
| Saudi | Defender | Khalil Al-Zayani | |||
| Saudi | Midfielder | Saleh Al-Khalifa | |||
| Saudi | Forward | Saadun Hamoud | |||
| Saudi | Forward | Jamal Mohammed | |||
| Saudi | Forward | Marwan Al-Shiha | |||
| Dutch | Midfielder | Georginio Wijnaldum | |||
| French | Forward | Mousa Dembélé |
Website of Al-Ettifaq Club
Al-Ettifaq Club’s official website is https://ettifaq.com/, featuring several key sections and sub-sections, including pages dedicated to the club, football, various games, and the club's store. The club also maintains official accounts across major social media platforms, including X, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, and Facebook.
Stadium of Al-Ettifaq Club
The new stadium of Al-Ettifaq Club was inaugurated on November 4, 2023. It follows an English style that does not feature a track. The stadium's capacity is 15,000 spectators. On October 31, 2024, the stadium of Al-Ettifaq Club was renamed E'GO Stadium after the investor.