List of top-division football clubs in AFC countries
This is a list of top-division association football clubs in AFC countries. The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) includes all Asian countries except Armenia, Azerbaijan, Cyprus, Georgia, Israel, Kazakhstan and Turkey as members, but also includes the Oceanian countries of Australia and Guam.
Armenia, Azerbaijan, Cyprus, Georgia, Israel, Kazakhstan and Turkey have their own football associations but are members of UEFA, the European football confederation (Israel and Kazakhstan were previously AFC members but had left). Hong Kong and Macau, the special administrative regions of the People's Republic of China, have their own football associations which are members of AFC. The Republic of China (called Chinese Taipei in the international sports community) and Palestine, both members of the IOC but not the UN, also have their own football associations which are members of AFC.
Each of the AFC member countries, except Afghanistan, have their own football league systems. The clubs playing in each top-level league compete for the title as the country's club champions, and also for places in next season's AFC club competitions, i.e., the AFC Champions League, the AFC Cup, and the AFC President's Cup. Due to promotion and relegation, the clubs playing in the top-level league are different every season; however, some league systems (such as Australia) do not have promotion and relegation.
The Australian A-League includes a team from
The champions of the previous season in each country are listed in bold.
- For clubs playing at lower divisions, see the separate articles linked to in the relevant sections.
- For clubs belonging to any of the other five continental football confederations of the world, see List of football (soccer) clubs.
Afghanistan
- Football association: Afghanistan Football Federation
- Top-level league: No current organized league
Australia
- Football association: Football Federation Australia
- Top-level league: Hyundai A-League
As of 2007–08 season:
Bahrain
- Football association: Bahrain Football Association
- Top-level league: Bahraini Premier League
As of 2006–07 season:
Bangladesh
- Football association: Bangladesh Football Federation
- Top-level league: Bangladesh Professional Football League
As of 2006–07 season:
| Club | City |
|---|---|
| Mohammedan Sporting Club | Dhaka |
| Abahani Ltd. | Dhaka |
| Muktijoddha Sangsad KS | Dhaka |
| Brothers Union | Dhaka |
| Sheikh Russell Krira Chakra | Dhaka |
| Arambagh Krira Sangha | Dhaka |
| Badda Jagaroni Sangsad | Dhaka |
| Mohammedan Sporting Club | Chittagong |
| Abahani Ltd. | Chittagong |
| Jalalabad Football Ltd. | Jalalabad |
| Faridpur District Sports Association | Faridpur |
| Abahani Ltd. | Khulna |
Bhutan
- Football association: Bhutan Football Federation
- Top-level league: A-Division
As of 2004–05 season:
| Club | City |
|---|---|
| Transport United | Thimphu |
| Druk Pol | unknown |
| Yeedzin FC | unknown |
| Drukstar FC | unknown |
| Royal Bhutan Army FC | unknown |
| Rigzung FC | unknown |
| RIHS FC | unknown |
| Choden FC | unknown |
Brunei
- Football association: Football Association of Brunei Darussalam
- Top-level league: Shell Helix B-League
As of 2005–06 season:
| Club | City |
|---|---|
| ABDB | Tutong |
| AH United | unknown |
| Bandaran | Kuala Belait |
| DPMM FC | Jerudong |
| Indera FC | unknown |
| Jerudong FC | unknown |
| Kasuka FC | Tutong |
| NBT FC | Berakas |
| QAF FC | unknown |
| Wijaya FC | unknown |
Cambodia
- Football association: Cambodian Football Federation
- Top-level league: Cambodian League
As of 2006 season:
| Club | City |
|---|---|
| Hello United | Phnom Penh |
| Naga Resort | unknown |
| Khemara | Phnom Penh |
| Royal Navy | unknown |
| Royal Cambodian Air Force | unknown |
| Army Division of Logistics | unknown |
| Military Police | Siem Reap |
| Kandal Province | unknown |
| Koh Kong Province | unknown |
| Siem Reap Province | unknown |
People's Republic of
China
- Football association: Football Association of the People's Republic of China
- Top-level league: Chinese Super League
As of 2006 season:
Chinese Taipei (Republic of China)
See Chinese Taipei for the naming issue.
- Football association: Chinese Taipei Football Association
- Top-level league: Enterprise Football League
As of 2007 season:
| Club | City |
|---|---|
| Taipower FC | Fongshan, Kaohsiung |
| Tatung FC | Taipei, Taipei |
East Timor (Timor-Leste)
- Football association: Federaçao Futebol Timor-Leste
- Top-level league: Super Liga
As of 2005-2006 season:
| Club | City |
|---|---|
| AD Esperança | |
| ADR União | |
| Cacussa | |
| FC Café | |
| FC Irmãos Unidos | |
| FC Porto Taibessi | |
| FC Rusa Fuik | |
| FC Zebra |
Guam
- Football association: Guam Football Association
- Top-level league: Guam League
As of 2006-2007 season:
| Club |
|---|
| Bio Hazard |
| Core Tech |
| Crushers |
| Guam Shipyard |
| Han Ma Um |
| No Ka Oi |
| Paintco Strykers |
| Quality Distributors |
| Take Care Tigers |
| Toyota 4Runners |
| U15 national team |
| U17 national team |
Hong Kong
- Football association: Hong Kong Football Association
- Top-level league: Hong Kong First Division League
As of 2006-2007 season:
| Club |
|---|
| Citizen AA |
| Happy Valley AA |
| Hong Kong FC |
| Hong Kong 08 |
| Kitchee FC |
| Lanwa FC |
| Rangers FC |
| South China AA |
| Wofoo Tai Po |
| Xiangxue Sun Hei |
India
- Football association: All India Football Federation
- Top-level league: National Football League Premier Division
As of 2006–07 season:
Indonesia
- Football association: Football Association of Indonesia
- Top-level league: Liga Indonesia
As of 2006 season:
Wilayah Barat
Wilayah Timur
Iran
- Football association: Islamic Republic of Iran Football Federation
- Top-level league: Iran Premier League
As of 2006–07 season:
Iraq
- Football association: Iraq Football Association
- Top-level league: Dawri Al-Nokba
As of 2006–07 season:
Japan
- Football association: Japan Football Association
- Top-level league: J. League
As of 2007 season:
Jordan
- Football association: Jordan Football Association
- Top-level league: Jordan League
As of 2006–07 season:
| Club | City |
|---|---|
| Al-Arabi | Irbid |
| Al-Buq'aa | Amman |
| Al-Faisaly | Amman |
| Al-Hussein | Irbid |
| Al-Ittihad | Ar Ramtha |
| Al-Jazira | Amman |
| Al-Ramtha | Irbid |
| Shabab Al Ordon Al Qadisiya | Amman |
| Al-Wihdat | Amman |
| Al-Yarmouk | Amman |
Korea DPR
- Football association: DPR Korea Football Association
- Top-level league: DPR Korea League
As of 2007 season:
| Club | City |
|---|---|
| Wonsan Shippers| Wonson| | |
| Ch'ŏngjin Chandongcha | |
| Kimch'aek F.C. | |
| Humhŭng Mecanilary | |
| Samp'o Cargo | |
| Najin Industry | |
| Pyongyang City Sports Group | |
| Namp'o April 25 | |
| Sinŭiju Locomotive F.C. | |
| Kaesong Power | |
| Haeju Army | |
| Sariwon United |
Korea Republic
- Football association: Korea Football Association
- Top-level league: K-League
As of 2006 season:
Kuwait
- Football association: Kuwait Football Association
- Top-level league: Kuwaiti Premier League
As of 2006–07 season:
| Club | City |
|---|---|
| Al-Arabi | Al Mansuriyah, Al Farwaniyah |
| Al-Fahaheel | unknown |
| Al-Jahra | unknown |
| Al-Kazma | Ad Da'iyah, Al Farwaniyah |
| Khaitan SC | unknown |
| Al-Kuwait | Kaifan, Al Asimah |
| Al-Naser | unknown |
| Qadisiya SC | Al Qadisiya, Al Asimah |
| Al-Sahel | Abu Hulayfah, Al Farwaniyah |
| Al-Salmiya | Salmiya, Hawalli |
| Al-Shabab | unknown |
| Sulaibikhat | unknown |
| Al-Tadamon | Al Farwaniyah, Al Farwaniyah |
| Al-Yarmuk | Mishref, Hawalli |
Kyrgyzstan
- Football association: Football Federation of Kyrgyz Republic
- Top-level league: Kyrgyzstan League
As of 2006 season:
| Club | City |
|---|---|
| Abdish-Ata Kant | Kant |
| Alay Osh | Osh |
| Aq-Bura Osh | Osh |
| Dordoi-Dynamo Naryn | Naryn |
| Dostuq Uzgen | Uzgen |
| Dynamo Aravan | Aravan |
| Muras-Sport Narîyn | Naryn |
| Shahtior Qizil-Kiya | |
| Sher-Aqdan Bishkek | Bishkek |
| U-17 Youth team | Bishkek |
| Zhashtyk Ak Altyn Kara-Suu | Karasu |
Laos
- Football association: Lao Football Federation
- Top-level league: Lao League
As of 2005/2006 season:
| Club | City |
|---|---|
| Vientiane F.C. | Vientiane |
| MCTPC | |
| Ministry of Public Security | |
| Lao-American College F.C. | |
| Army F.C. | |
| Bank | |
| National University | |
| Lao Journalists' Association F.C. | |
| Vilakone F.C. | |
| Kavin College | |
| Prime Minister's Office F.C. | |
| Vientiane Province |
Lebanon
- Football association: Federation Libanaise de Football
- Top-level league: Lebanese Premier League
As of 2006–07 season:
| Club | City |
|---|---|
| Al Ahed | Beirut, Beirut |
| Al-Ahli | Sidon, South |
| Al-Ansar | Beirut, Beirut |
| Al-Hikma | Beirut, Beirut |
| Al-Mubarrah | unknown |
| Al-Nejmeh | Beirut, Beirut |
| Al-Rayyan | unknown |
| Al-Safa | Beirut, Beirut |
| Salam | Zgharta, North |
| Shabab Al-Sahel | Beirut, Beirut |
| Al-Tadamon | Tyre, South |
| Trables SC | Tripoli, North |
