The Bahrain Football Association is the governing body of football in Bahrain, and controls the Bahrain national football team, the women's and under-17, under-20 and under-23 national teams and domestic football competitions. It was founded in 1957, and has been a member of FIFA since 1968. It is also a member of the Asian Football Confederation.
Al-Muharraq Sports Club is a professional football club based in Muharraq, Bahrain. Founded in 1928, it is one of the oldest and most successful football clubs in Bahrain. The club has won numerous domestic and regional titles, including 34 Bahraini Premier League titles and 1 GCC Champions League title. Al-Muharraq Sports Club is known for its passionate fanbase and its rivalry with Al-Ahli Club, which is considered one of the biggest in Bahraini football.
Al-Ahli Club of Manama is a Bahraini sports club based in the capital city of Manama. Their men's football section plays in the Bahraini Premier League, the top division of domestic football competitions. The club also fields players in other sports such as basketball, handball and volleyball. Their home stadium is Al Ahli Stadium, although like all other teams in Bahrain they mainly play at Bahrain National Stadium.
Al-Najma SC is a Bahraini professional multi-sports club based in Manama. Incorporated in 1946, the club has departments of football, handball, volleyball and basketball. The club's football section competes in the Bahraini Premier League, the top-flight of Bahraini football.
Leandson Dias da Silva, commonly known as Rico, is a Brazilian retired footballer who played as a striker.
Hamood Sultan Mathkoor is a former Bahraini football goalkeeper. He spent his career at Muharraq Club and was a key member of his team's successes in the 1980s and 1990s.
Salman Ahmed Rashed Shareeda is a Bahraini football coach and former player who played as a midfielder.
Sayed Mohammed Jaffer Sabt Abbas is a Bahraini footballer currently playing with Muharraq and the Bahrain national football team.
Mahmood Abdulrahman Mohammed Noor Abdulrahman, also known as Ringo, is a Bahraini footballer. He currently plays for Manama Club as well as the Bahrain national football team. He was named Player of the tournament when Al-Muharraq won the 2008 AFC Cup.
Baha' Abdel-Rahman Mustafa Suleiman is a Jordanian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Jordanian Pro League club Al-Faisaly and the Jordan national team.
Mahmood Merza Mahdi Ahmed Al Ajmi is a Bahraini professional football player who last played for Al-Safa. He also represented the Bahrain national team from 2007 to 2013.
The 2011–12 Bahrain First Division League is the 55th edition of top-level football in Bahrain. Al-Muharraq are the defending champions. The season started on 1 December after numerous postponements to the original fixture list and finished on 4 June with the relegation/promotion playoff match.
Abdulwahab Abdelrahman Hedaib Isa Ali Al-Malood is a Bahraini footballer who plays for Al-Hidd in the Bahraini Premier League as a midfielder. He is a member of the Bahrain national team. He appeared for the national team at 2011 and 2015 AFC Asian Cups.
The 27th GCC Champions League was the 27th edition of the GCC Champions League for clubs of the Gulf Cooperation Council nations, held in 2012.
Mahmoud Khair Mohammed Dahadha, commonly known as Mahmoud Eid, is a professional footballer who plays as a winger or a forward for Thai League 1 club Bangkok United. Born in Sweden, he has played for the Palestine national team.
Abdulla Yusuf Abdulrahim Mohamed Helal is a Bahraini professional footballer who plays as a forward for Czech First League club Bohemians 1905 and the Bahrain national team.
Mahmoud Nayef Ahmad Al-Mardi is a Jordanian professional footballer who plays as a winger for Jordanian Pro League club Al-Hussein and the Jordan national team.
Thiago Augusto Fernandes is a professional footballer who plays as a striker for Bahraini Premier League club Al-Riffa. Born in Brazil, Augusto represents the Bahrain national football team internationally.
Mohamed Yusuf Abdulla Ahmed Hassan Al-Hardan is a Bahraini professional footballer who plays as a midfielder. He is currently playing for Al-Muharraq.
Jassim Salman Al Muawda was a Bahraini educator, association football player and coach, musician, and singer.
