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| Full name | Fleetwood United Football Club | ||
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| Nickname(s) | The Dubai Cods | ||
| Founded | 2021 | ||
| Chairman | Andrew Pilley | ||
| Manager | Micheal Rice | ||
| League | UAE Second Division League | ||
| 2022–23 | 2nd | ||
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Fleetwood United Football Club (Arabic: فليتوود يونايتد) is an association football club based in Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates. Sister club of the English side Fleetwood Town, it serves as an academy that scouts players and youth talents across the city of Dubai.[1][2]
History
Fleetwood United was founded in 2021 as part of Andrew Pilley's expansion.[3][4][5] The club won promotion to the UAE Second Division League after finishing second in the UAE Third Division League.[6]
Current squad
As of 2023–24 season
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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See also
References
- ↑ "From LOI to the Champions League - The 'threat' multi-club ownership poses to football". the42.ie.
- ↑ "Want the chance to become a footballer in Dubai?".
- ↑ "Why Fleetwood Town hope to become a force in… Cape Town and Dubai". theathletic.com (Archived).
- ↑ "Step Aside Man City - Fleetwood Town Are The New Giants Taking Football Global". thesportsman.com.
- ↑ "Fleetwood Town set up teams in Dubai and South Africa as part of international expansion". bbc.com.
- ↑ "Silverware at home and abroad for Fleetwood Town and UAE sister club Fleetwood United". blackpoolgazette.co.uk.
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