Aluminium Arak F.C.
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Full name | Aluminium Arak Football Club | ||
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Nickname(s) | Artesh-e Amir Kâbir (Amir Kabir's army) Mardan-e Âftab (The sun men) | ||
Founded | 2001 | as PAS Arak Football Club||
Ground | Imam Khomeini | ||
Capacity | 15,000 | ||
Owner | IRALCO | ||
Chairman | Mohammad Rajaeian | ||
Head Coach | Mojtaba Hosseini | ||
League | Persian Gulf Pro League | ||
2023–24 | Persian Gulf Pro League, 7th | ||
Website | Club website | ||
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Aluminium Arak Football Club (Persian: باشگاه فوتبال آلومینیوم اراک, Bashgah-e Futbal-e Aluminium Arak), commonly known as Aluminium Arak, is an Iranian football club based in Arak, Markazi, that competes in the Persian Gulf Pro League. The club was founded as PAS Arak Football Club in 2001. The club is part of Aluminium Arak Sport and Cultural Club.
The football team plays their home games at the Imam Khomeini Stadium[1] which has a seating capacity of 15,000. The club is owned and supported by the IRALCO (Iranian Aluminium Company).
History
[edit]Establishment
[edit]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
[edit]In 2002 the club changed their name to Sanaye Arak Football Club. Although they did not participate in 2002–03 Iran 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 Shahrdari Arak. In 2008 Sanaye Arak was bought by the Iranian Aluminium Company (IRALCO).
Difficult years
[edit]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
[edit]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 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.
Aluminium Arak
[edit]In summer 2014 the Iranian Aluminium Company (IRALCO) bought the club again. They finished first in 2014–15 League 2 and comes back to Azadegan League. They finished ninth in the 2015–16 Azadegan League season.
Aluminum impressed in the 2016–17 Hazfi Cup, as they defeated Persian Gulf Pro League side Paykan 1–0, before losing to five time Persian Gulf Pro League champions Sepahan. They finished the 2016–17 Azadegan League season on place nine.
Name history
[edit]- PAS Arak Football Club (2001–2002)
- Sanaye Arak Football Club (2002–2008)
- Aluminium Arak Football Club (2008–2009)
- Shensa Arak Football Club (2009–2010)
- Hamyari Arak Football Club (2010–2011)
- Shahrdari Arak Football Club (2011–2014)
- Aluminium Arak Football Club (2014–present)
Crest
[edit]- Shensa Arak from 2009 to 2010
- Hamyari Arak from 2010 to 2011
- Aluminium Arak from 2014 to 2019
- Aluminium Arak since 2019
Stadium
[edit]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 Shahrdari Arak.
Seasons
[edit]The table below chronicles the achievements of Aluminium Arak in various competitions since 2001.
Season | Division | League | Position | Hazfi Cup | Notes |
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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 (Group B) | 4th round | |
2014–15 | 3 | League 2 | 1st (Group A) | Did not enter | Promoted |
2015–16 | 2 | Azadegan League | 9th | ||
2016–17 | 2 | Azadegan League | 9th | Round of 16 | |
2017–18 | 2 | Azadegan League | 13th | 2nd Round | |
2018–19 | 2 | Azadegan League | 4th | 2nd Round | |
2019–20 | 2 | Azadegan League | 2nd | 2nd Round | Promoted |
2020–21 | 1 | Persian Gulf Pro League | 11th | Quarter Finals |
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 division between 1991 and 2001
The League 2 was formerly known as Iran 2nd Division
The League 3 was formerly known as Iran 3rd Division
Honours
[edit]Domestic
[edit]- Azadegan League
- Runners-up (1): 2019–20
- League 2
- Champions (1): 2014–15
Players
[edit]First team squad
[edit]Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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For recent transfers, see List of Iranian football transfers summer 2022.
Coaches
[edit]Coaches since 2002
[edit]No. | Coach | from | until |
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1 | ![]() | July 2001 | June 2003 |
2 | ![]() | July 2003 | Jan 2004 |
3 | ![]() | Jan 2004 | mar 2004 |
4 | ![]() | mar 2004 | June 2004 |
5 | ![]() | July 2004 | June 2005 |
6 | ![]() | July 2005 | dec 2005 |
7 | ![]() | dec 2005 | June 2007 |
8 | ![]() | July 2007 | March 2008 |
9 | ![]() | March 2008 | June 2008 |
10 | ![]() | July 2008 | June 2009 |
11 | ![]() | September 2009 | October 2009 |
12 | ![]() | October 2009 | Jan 2010 |
13 | ![]() | Jan 2010 | June 2010 |
14 | ![]() | July 2010 | June 2011 |
15 | ![]() | July 2011 | June 2012 |
16 | ![]() | July 2012 | September 2012 |
17 | ![]() | September 2012 | November 2012 |
18 | ![]() | November 2012 | January 2013 |
19 | ![]() | November 2012 | January 2013 |
20 | ![]() | January 2013 | February 2013 |
21 | ![]() | February 2013 | March 2013 |
22 | ![]() | March 2013 | April 2013 |
23 | ![]() | April 2013 | June 2013 |
23 | ![]() | June 2013 | September 2014 |
24 | ![]() | September 2014 | June 2015 |
25 | ![]() | July 2015 | January 2016 |
26 | ![]() | January 2016 | January 2017 |
27 | ![]() | January 2017 | June 2017 |
28 | ![]() | July 2017 | July 2018 |
29 | ![]() | July 2018 | November 2018 |
30 | ![]() | November 2018 | April 2019 |
31 | ![]() | April 2019 | December 2019 |
32 | ![]() | January 2020 |
Individual Records
[edit]All Top Appearances
[edit]# | Name | Nationality | Apps |
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1 | Ramtin Soleimanzadeh | ![]() | 115 |
Maysam Aghaei | ![]() | 115 | |
3 | Amir Noori | ![]() | 104 |
4 | Hossein Pour Hamidi | ![]() | 94 |
5 | Esmaeil Sharifat | ![]() | 90 |
6 | Mehdi Hosseini | ![]() | 83 |
7 | Pouria Aria Kia | ![]() | 82 |
8 | Mahmoud Ghaed Rahmati | ![]() | 75 |
Alireza Naghizadeh | ![]() | 75 | |
10 | Amir Mohammad Houshmand | ![]() | 74 |
All Top Scorers
[edit]# | Name | Nationality | Goals |
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1 | Rouhollah Arab | ![]() | 13 |
2 | Mohammad Reza Azadi | ![]() | 11 |
3 | Hamed Pakdel | ![]() | 10 |
Meysam Majidi | ![]() | 10 | |
5 | Maysam Aghaei | ![]() | 9 |
6 | Milad Ahmadi | ![]() | 8 |
7 | Iman Basafa | ![]() | 7 |
8 | Amir Noori | ![]() | 6 |
Mehdi Hosseini | ![]() | 6 | |
Mahmoud Ghaed Rahmati | ![]() | 6 |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Aluminium Arak vs Zob Ahan results in goalless tie". Mehr News Agency. 24 April 2023. Retrieved 17 February 2024.