As Shabab Al Ahli and Sharjah prepare to contest the 18th UAE Super Cup final in the professional era, the competition’s rich history continues to be defined by landmark records and standout achievements.
Shabab Al Ahli sit at the top of the Super Cup honours list, having lifted the trophy seven times, including last season’s win over Al Wasl after a penalty shootout.
The club now has the opportunity to extend its record with an eighth title and secure a third consecutive Super Cup crown.
The competition’s all-time top scorer list is shared by seven players, each with two goals.
The group includes Ibrahim Diakité, Emerson Mauricio, Karim Karkar, Emmanuel Emenike, Mourad Batna, Hugo Henrique, and Federico Cartabia.
In terms of participation, Shabab Al Ahli also lead the way with ten Super Cup appearances, followed by Al Ain with seven and Al Jazira with five.
Al Wahda and Sharjah have each appeared four times, while Emirates, Al Nasr, and Al Wasl have featured once.
Across all editions, Shabab Al Ahli lead the overall title count, followed by Al Ain and Al Wahda with three titles each, Sharjah with two, and Emirates and Al Jazira with one apiece.
On the touchline, Romanian coach Cosmin Olaroiu stands as the most successful manager in Super Cup history with five titles.
He is followed by Laurențiu Reghecampf with two, while several coaches have claimed the trophy once, including current Shabab Al Ahli head coach Paulo Sousa, who will be seeking a second Super Cup victory.
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