Lebanese Premier League 2005-06
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The 2005–06 Season of the Lebanese Premier League
was the 58th season of Top-Flight League association football in Lebanon
. This season featured ten clubs once more from across the nation. Three of these teams were eligible for competing in international competitions(AFC Cup
for first Position and FA Cup Winners while second and third enter the Arab Champions League
with a fourth spot reserved for the winner of the 2005–06 Lebanese Cup
) while the bottom team at the end of the season would be relegated to make way for third teams from the 2005–06 Second Division for the expanded 12-team Premier League
in the 2006–07 Season.
Arab Champions League
To second division
Lebanese Premier League
Lebanese Premier League is the top division of the Federation Libanaise de Football Association football league competitions. It was founded in 1900 and began in 1934 and their confederation is the AFC...
was the 58th season of Top-Flight League association football in Lebanon
Lebanon
Lebanon , officially the Republic of LebanonRepublic of Lebanon is the most common term used by Lebanese government agencies. The term Lebanese Republic, a literal translation of the official Arabic and French names that is not used in today's world. Arabic is the most common language spoken among...
. This season featured ten clubs once more from across the nation. Three of these teams were eligible for competing in international competitions(AFC Cup
AFC Cup
The AFC Cup is an annual international association football competition between domestic clubs sides run by the Asian Football Confederation . Qualification to the competition is to clubs from AFC-affiliated countries which fall into the AFC's 'developing nations' category as laid out in their...
for first Position and FA Cup Winners while second and third enter the Arab Champions League
Arab Champions League
The Arab Champions League is a football tournament for clubs in the Arab world. It was inspired by the UEFA Champions League.The Arab Champions League was first known as the Arab Club Champions Cup, and established in 1982. In 2001, it merged with the Arab Cup Winners' Cup to form the new Prince...
with a fourth spot reserved for the winner of the 2005–06 Lebanese Cup
Lebanese FA Cup
The Lebanese FA Cup is the top knockout tournament in Lebanese football. The most successful team is Al-Ansar, winning 12 titles.- Finals :*1938 : Al Nahda FC *1939 : Helmi Sport*1940 : Helmi Sport*1941 : Al Nahda FC...
) while the bottom team at the end of the season would be relegated to make way for third teams from the 2005–06 Second Division for the expanded 12-team Premier League
Lebanese Premier League
Lebanese Premier League is the top division of the Federation Libanaise de Football Association football league competitions. It was founded in 1900 and began in 1934 and their confederation is the AFC...
in the 2006–07 Season.
Final table
Table as of 13 May 2006.| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | F/A | Pts | Qualification/Relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al-Ansar | 18 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 50 | 14 | 36 | 47 | 2007 AFC Cup Group Stage and 2006–07 Arab Champions League |
| 2 | Al-Nejmeh | 18 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 46 | 14 | 32 | 44 | 2007 AFC Cup and 2006–07 Arab Champions League |
| 3 | Al-Safa Safa Sporting Club Safa Beirut SC is a Lebanese sports club based in Wata El-Museitbeh, Beirut. In English the name Safa الصفاء means clarity... |
18 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 21 | 21 | 0 | 32 | |
| 4 | Al-Mabarrah Al-Mabarrah Al-Mabarrah is a Lebanese football club which competes in the Lebanese Premier League. It was founded in 1980, and played in friendly tournaments. In 1987 Al-Mabarra joined the Lebanese Football Federation, putting a strong team... |
18 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 34 | 21 | 13 | 29 | |
| 5 | Al-Ahed | 18 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 39 | 17 | 18 | 27 | |
| 6 | Salam Zgharta Salam Zgharta Salam Zgharta is a Lebanese football club based in Zgharta which competes in the Lebanese Premier League. The clubs fan-base comes from the town of Zgharta and the region of North Lebanon. The clubs traditional kit coulour is dark red. Since its foundation, Al Salam sports club has aimed to... |
18 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 17 | 30 | −13 | 20 | |
| 7 | Al-Tadamon Tyre Tadamon Sour Tadamon Sour is a Lebanese football team playing at the top level. It is based in Tyre. Their home stadium is Sour Stadium.-Beginning in 1939:... |
18 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 13 | 26 | −13 | 15 | |
| 8 | Tripoli SC | 18 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 21 | −13 | 14 | |
| 9 | Al Rayyan Al Rayyan (Liban) Al Rayyan is a Lebanese football club which plays in the second-division in Lebanon. It was relegated in 2007 from the Lebanese Premier League by reaching 11th place with only 22 points in 22 games. It survived the 05/06 season by reaching 9th. In 04/05, it got 8th place.-Current squad:-Notable... |
18 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 30 | −20 | 14 | |
| 10 | Racing Beirut Racing Beirut Racing Beirut is a Lebanese football team playing at the top level. It is based in Beirut. Their home stadium is Fouad Shehab Stadium. It is primarily supported by the Christian community.-Current squad:*Wissam King:... |
18 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 12 | 52 | −40 | 8 |  Relegated to Lebanese Second DivisionLebanese Second Division 2006-07 The 2006-07 Lebanese Second Division was the 73nd season of the Second Division league which featured 14 Clubs. 2 of these teams were eligible for promotion to the top league of Lebanese football, the Lebanese Premier League while 2 of the 14 teams had to face relegation to the Lebanese Third... |
Top scorers
Correct as of 13 May 2006.| Rank | Name | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Ali Naserdeen |
Nejmeh | 17 |
| 2 | Abbas Ahmed Atwi Abbas Ahmed Atwi Abbas Ahmed Atwi is Lebanese footballer. He currently plays in midfield for Nejmeh and serves as the team's captain, wearing the number 10 shirt. He is not related fellow Lebanese footballer and Al-Ahed player, Abbas Ali Atwi.... |
Nejmeh | 14 |
| 3 | Fadi Ghosin |
Al-Ansar (Lebanon) | 11 |
| =3 | Esteban Gabreyel | Al-Mabarrah Al-Mabarrah Al-Mabarrah is a Lebanese football club which competes in the Lebanese Premier League. It was founded in 1980, and played in friendly tournaments. In 1987 Al-Mabarra joined the Lebanese Football Federation, putting a strong team... |
11 |
| 5 |  Fabio Santos da SilvaFabio Santos da Silva Fabio Santos da Silva, better known as Fabio , is a Brazilian footballer. He currently plays for S.E.R. Caxias.In 2010, he played for the Syrian Premier League club Al-Karamah.-External links:*... |
Shabab Al-Sahel Shabab Al-Sahel Shabab Al-Sahel are a Lebanese football club who play in the Lebanese First Division.... |
8 |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | 7 |
| =6 | Victor Hugo | Al Mabarrah | 7 |
| 8 | Mohammed Ghaddar Mohammed Ghaddar Mohammed Mahmoud Ghaddar is a Lebanese footballer who currently plays for Kelantan FA in the Malaysian Super League and the Lebanon national football team.Ghaddar is the first ever Lebanese footballer to play for Kelantan FA.-Nejmeh:... |
Al-Nejmeh | 6 |
| =8 | Hawar Mulla Mohammed Hawar Mulla Mohammed Hawar Mulla Mohammed Taher Zebari is an Iraqi Kurdish football player, who plays as Winger and Wingback positions for Zob Ahan in Iran. Hawar is known to be one of the best players in Iraqi national team and was a key figure in Iraq 2007 Asian Cup glory... |
Al-Ansar | 6 |
| 10 |  Salih Sadeer |
An-Ansar | 5 |
2007 AFC Cup
- Al-Ansar
- Al-HikmaAl-HikmaHekmeh or Al-Hikma or Club Sagesse is a Lebanese basketball club based in Beirut. The basketball programme was established in 1992, as part of the historic Hekmeh club established in 1943 with mainly football programme...
(Lebanese FA Cup 2006 runners-up)
Arab Champions LeagueArab Champions LeagueThe Arab Champions League is a football tournament for clubs in the Arab world. It was inspired by the UEFA Champions League.The Arab Champions League was first known as the Arab Club Champions Cup, and established in 1982. In 2001, it merged with the Arab Cup Winners' Cup to form the new Prince...
- Al-Nejmeh (second in 2005–06 season)
- Al-SafaSafa Sporting ClubSafa Beirut SC is a Lebanese sports club based in Wata El-Museitbeh, Beirut. In English the name Safa الصفاء means clarity...
(third in 2005–06 season)
To Premier League
- Shabab Al-SahelShabab Al-SahelShabab Al-Sahel are a Lebanese football club who play in the Lebanese First Division....
(Champions in 2005–06 season) - Al-HikmaAl-HikmaHekmeh or Al-Hikma or Club Sagesse is a Lebanese basketball club based in Beirut. The basketball programme was established in 1992, as part of the historic Hekmeh club established in 1943 with mainly football programme...
(second in 2005–06 season) - SaidaAl-Ahli SidonAl-Ahli Sidon is a Lebanese football club based in Sidon, Lebanon. Al-Ahli last competed in the Lebanese Premier League in the 2007/2008 season and was relegated after coming in 12th position...
(third in 2005–06 season)
To second divisionLebanese Second DivisionThe Lebanese Second Division is the second division of Lebanese football. It is controlled by the Federation Libanaise de Football Association...
- Racing BeirutRacing BeirutRacing Beirut is a Lebanese football team playing at the top level. It is based in Beirut. Their home stadium is Fouad Shehab Stadium. It is primarily supported by the Christian community.-Current squad:*Wissam King:...
(Last in 2005–06 season)