Shahrdari Arak F.C.

Shahrdari Arak
Full name Shahrdari Arak Football Club
Founded 2001; 15 years ago as PAS Arak Football Club
Ground Imam Khomeini
Ground Capacity 15,000
Owner Municipality of Arak
League League 2
2015–16 League 3 Group B, 2nd (promoted)
Website Club home page

Shahrdari Arak Football Club (Persian: باشگاه فوتبال شهرداری اراک‎‎), commonly known as Shahrdari Arak, is an Iranian football club based in Arak, Markazi, that competes in the League 2. The club was founded as PAS Arak Football Club in 2001. Shahrdari Arak shares the same history as Aluminium Arak. Since 2015 Shahrdari Arak participate as an own club in meanwhile Aluminium Arak plays in Azadegan League.

The football team plays their home games at the Imam Khomeini Stadium which has a seating capacity of 15,000. The club is owned and supported by the Municipality of Arak.

History

Establishment

The club was founded as PAS Arak Football Club in 2001. They played their first year in Azadegan League and were relegated at the end of the season.

Sanaye Arak

In 2002 the club changed their name to Sanaye Arak Football Club. Although they did not participate in 2002–03 Iran Football's 2nd Division they were able to play next season in Azadegan League. Sanaye Arak played six years in Azadegan League. Prior to the start of the 2007–08 season, Sanaye Arak moved from their old stadium to the new Imam Khomeini Stadium, which the club shares today with Aluminium Arak. In 2008 Sanaye Arak was bought by the Iranian Aluminium Company (IRALCO).

Difficult years

Due to financial problems, Sanaye Arak was bought by the Iranian Aluminium Company (IRALCO) in 2008. They changed the name to Aluminium Arak Football Club. They finished fourth in that season. Only one year later Aluminium Arak terminated their sports activities due to financial problems.

After Aluminium Arak terminated their sports activities, Shensa took over the club. The club was known as Shensa Arak Football Club in 2009–10 Azadegan League. They finished 11th in that season.

Only one year later again, Hamyari Arak took over Shensa and named the club Hamyari Arak Football Club. They finished 11th in the 2010–11 Azadegan League season.

Shahrdari Arak

In 2011 Municipality of Arak took over the club and named it Shahrdari Arak Football Club. After relegated at the end of the 2012–13 Azadegan League season, Shahrdari Arak finished 13th in 2013–14 Iran Football's 2nd Division. Although the Iranian Aluminium Company (IRALCO) bought the club again in 2014, Shahrdari Arak were able to play in the 2015–16 League 3 season as an own club. They finished second in that season and were promoted to League 2.

Name history

Crest

Stadium

Main article: Imam Khomeini Stadium

Aluminium Arak plays their home games at the Imam Khomeini Stadium which has a seating capacity of 15,000. The stadium was opened in 2007 and is owned by the Iran Physical Education Organization. It is also the home venue of local rival Aluminium Arak.

Seasons

The table below chronicles the achievements of Shahrdari Arak in various competitions since 2001.

Season Division League Position Hazfi Cup Notes
2001–02 2 Azadegan League 9th (Group B)
Not qualified
 Relegated
2002–03 3 League 2 Did not enter Promoted
2003–04 2 Azadegan League 14th
2004–05 2 Azadegan League 7th Quarter-Final
2005–06 2 Azadegan League 5th (Group A) Did not enter
2006–07 2 Azadegan League 8th (Group B) Round of 32
2007–08 2 Azadegan League 10th (Group B) Round of 16
2008–09 2 Azadegan League 4th (Group A) 2nd Round
2009–10 2 Azadegan League 11th (Group B) 3rd Round
2010–11 2 Azadegan League 10th (Group A) 3rd Round
2011–12 2 Azadegan League 4th (Group A) Round of 32
2012–13 2 Azadegan League 13th (Group A) Did not enter Relegated
2013–14 3 League 2 13th of Group B 4th Round
2015–16 4 League 3 2nd (Group B)
Did not enter
 Promoted
2016–17 3 League 2

Notes:
The Persian Gulf Pro League was formerly known as Iran Pro League (IPL) and Persian Gulf Cup (PGC)
The Azadegan League was the highest league between 1991 and 2001
The League 2 was formerly known as Iran Football's 2nd Division
The League 3 was formerly known as Iran Football's 3rd Division

Coaches

Coaches since 2002

No. Coach from until
1 Iran Hossein Kazerani July 2002June 2003
2 Iran Mansour Pourheidari July 2003June 2006
3 Iran Faraz Kamalvand July 2007March 2008
4 Iran Naser Ebrahimi March 2008June 2008
5 Iran Javad Zarincheh July 2008June 2009
6 Brazil Castro Flore September 2009October 2009
7 Brazil Savio Sousa October 2009June 2010
8 Iran Yaghoub Vatani July 2010June 2011
9 Iran Nader Dastneshan July 2011June 2012
10 Iran Ali Hanteh July 2012September 2012
11 Iran Hamid Jafari September 2012November 2012
12 Iran Abolfazl Ghadamian November 2012January 2013
13 Iran Mohammad Navazi January 2013February 2013
14 Iran Asghar Sharafi February 2013April 2013

See also

References

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