Al-Ittihad club unprecedented success story strong mark local football

sports|16/11/2025
Al-Ittihad club unprecedented success story strong mark local football
Al-Ittihad Club of Jordan
  • Al-Ittihad Club has established itself as the first private club in Jordan to leave a clear mark on national football.

Since its founding in 2022, Jordan’s Al-Ittihad Club has proven to be more than an ordinary club; it is a comprehensive sports project capable of developing stars and building a strong base for both male and female players. Over the past three years, more than 65 players from the club have been called up to national teams, reflecting the quality of its development programs and the professionalism applied in training youth and nurturing talent.

The list of prominent players from the club includes standout names across different age groups, such as Shireen Al-Shalabi, Malak Shank, Yasmin Silawi, Mai Sweilem, Rouzbeh Ferej, Laila Iskandar, among others, as well as male footballers like Saleh Ferej, Omar Al-Khatib, Mohammed Shahda, Ahmad Al-Huwaiti, and more, who have all contributed to strengthening the national teams with their top-level technical and physical performance.

In terms of competitions, Al-Ittihad has won 15 official titles in its short history, including the Jordan Women’s Professional League and the Jordan Cup for Women in 2023 and 2024, the Jordan-Saudi Championship in 2023, and the women’s league at various age levels, demonstrating dedication to competition and achievement. The team has also secured multiple runner-up positions in tournaments, confirming its continued excellence and ability to compete at the highest levels.

Al-Ittihad’s success extends beyond team achievements to individual awards; the club’s players have won top honors in the Professional League and age-group championships, such as Best Player, Best Goalkeeper, and Top Scorer awards. The women’s team, in particular, achieved an exceptional feat in the 2024 Professional League by winning all 15 of its matches, scoring 72 goals while conceding only two, showcasing their technical and physical dominance across competitions.

Through this outstanding performance on all fronts, Al-Ittihad Club has cemented itself as the first private club in Jordan to leave a visible mark on national football, serving as a successful model for developing male and female players, winning championships, and earning individual accolades, making it one of the fastest-rising clubs in Jordan’s sporting scene.