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 meanwhile Aluminium Arak plays in Persian Gulf Pro League.
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| Full name | Shahrdari Arak Football Club | ||
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| Founded | 2001; 16 years ago as PAS Arak Football Club | ||
| Ground | Imam Khomeini | ||
| Capacity | 15,000 | ||
| Owner | Municipality of Arak | ||
| League | League 2 | ||
| 2015–16 | League 3 Group B, 2nd (promoted) | ||
| Website | http://portal.sportarak.ir/ | ||
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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
editEstablishment
editThe 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
editIn 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 Aluminium Arak. In 2008 Sanaye Arak was bought by the Iranian Aluminium Company (IRALCO).
Difficult years
editDue 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
editIn 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. They finished second in that season and were promoted to League 2.
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–present)
Stadium
editAluminium 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
editThe 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 (Group B) | 4th Round | |
| 2015–16 | 4 | League 3 | 2nd (Group B) | Did not enter | Promoted |
| 2016–17 | 3 | League 2 | 11th (Group A) | 1st Round | Relegated |
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
Coaches
editCoaches since 2002
edit| No. | Coach | from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Hossein Kazerani
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July 2002 | June 2003 |
| 2 | Mansour Pourheidari
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July 2003 | June 2006 |
| 3 | Faraz Kamalvand
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July 2007 | March 2008 |
| 4 | Naser Ebrahimi
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March 2008 | June 2008 |
| 5 | Javad Zarincheh
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July 2008 | June 2009 |
| 6 |  Castro Flore
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September 2009 | October 2009 |
| 7 | Savio Sousa
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October 2009 | June 2010 |
| 8 | Yaghoub Vatani
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July 2010 | June 2011 |
| 9 | Nader Dastneshan
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July 2011 | June 2012 |
| 10 | Ali Hanteh
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July 2012 | September 2012 |
| 11 | Hamid Jafari
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September 2012 | November 2012 |
| 12 | Abolfazl Ghadamian
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November 2012 | January 2013 |
| 13 | Mohammad Navazi
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January 2013 | February 2013 |
| 14 | Asghar Sharafi
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February 2013 | April 2013 |
See also
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