Soccer: AFC Champions League

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Soccer: AFC Champions League, Champions by Year

Information about the international soccer tournament AFC Champions League including champions by year, logos, links, results and other data.

The domestic champions of the 14 top Asian federations qualify automatically for the tournament, along with the respective cup winners of the same federations. The tournament holders receive a bye into the quarter-finals. The qualifying teams are split on a regional basis into seven groups of four teams. The teams play each other home and away, and the top team from each group qualifies for the quarter-finals, where they join the reigning holders. The quarter-finals, semi-finals and final are played on a home-and-away basis in the format of a knockout competition.

Years: 2022 - 2021 - 2020 - 2019 - 2018 - 2017 - 2016 - 2015 - 2014 - 2013 - 2012 - 2011 - 2010 - 2009 - 2008 - 2007 - 2006 - 2005 - 2004 - 2003 - 2002 - 2001 - 2000 - 1999 - 1998 - 1997 - 1996 - 1995 - 1994 - 1993 - 1992 - 1991 - 1990 - 1989 - 1988 - 1987 - 1986 - 1985 - 1984 - 1983 - 1982 - 1981 - 1980 - 1979 - 1978 - 1977 - 1976 - 1975 - 1974 - 1973 - 1972 - 1971 - 1970 - 1969 - 1967

AFC Champions League, Champions by Year

AFC Champions League
AFC Champions League 2022
Champion 2022
Trophy

Urawa Reds Logo
Urawa Reds

(Japan)
AFC Champions League 2021
Champion 2021
Trophy

Al-Hilal Logo
Al-Hilal

(Saudi Arabia)
AFC Champions League 2020
Champion 2020
Trophy


Ulsan Hyundai FC

(South Korea)
AFC Champions League 2019
Champion 2019
Trophy

Al-Hilal Logo
Al-Hilal

(Saudi Arabia)
AFC Champions League 2018
Champion 2018
Trophy


Kashima Antlers

(Japan)
AFC Champions League 2017
Champion 2017
Trophy

Urawa Reds Logo
Urawa Reds

(Japan)
AFC Champions League 2016
Champion 2016
Trophy

Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors Logo
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors

(South Korea)
AFC Champions League 2015
Champion 2015
Trophy


Guangzhou Evergrande

(China)
AFC Champions League 2014
Champion 2014
Trophy


Western Sydney Wanderers

(Australia)
AFC Champions League 2013
Champion 2013
Trophy


Guangzhou Evergrande

(China)
AFC Champions League 2012
Champion 2012
Trophy


Ulsan Hyundai FC

(South Korea)
AFC Champions League 2011
Champion 2011
Trophy

Al-Sadd Logo
Al-Sadd

(Catar)
AFC Champions League 2010
Champion 2010
Trophy


Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma

(South Korea)
AFC Champions League 2009
Champion 2009
Trophy

Pohang Steelers Logo
Pohang Steelers

(South Korea)
AFC Champions League 2008
Champion 2008
Trophy


Gamba Osaka

(Japan)
AFC Champions League 2007
Champion 2007
Trophy

Urawa Reds Logo
Urawa Reds

(Japan)
Final: Nov/07/2007 Foolad Shahr Stadium, Isfahan (Iran)
Sepahan F.C. Logo
Sepahan F.C.
(Iran)
1 - 1
Urawa Reds Logo
Urawa Reds
(Japan)
47' Mahmoud Karimi
45' Robson Ponte
Final: Nov/14/2007 Saitama Stadium, Saitama (Japan)
Urawa Reds Logo
Urawa Reds
(Japan)
2 - 0
Sepahan F.C. Logo
Sepahan F.C.
(Iran)
22' Yuichiro Nagai
71' Yuki Abe
AFC Champions League 2006
Champion 2006
Trophy

Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors Logo
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors

(South Korea)
Final: Nov/01/2006 Jeonju Worldcup Stadium, Jeonju (South Korea)
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors Logo
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors
(South Korea)
2 - 0
Al-Karamah Logo
Al-Karamah
(Syria)
59' Ki-hun Yeom
90' Raphael Botti
Final: Nov/08/2006 Ahmed Bin Ali Stadium, Hims (Siria)
Al-Karamah Logo
Al-Karamah
(Syria)
2 - 1
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors Logo
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors
(South Korea)
54' Iyad Mando
61' Mohanad Ibrahim
86' Filho Zé Carlos
AFC Champions League 2005
Champion 2005
Trophy

Al-Ittihad Logo
Al-Ittihad

(Saudi Arabia)
Final: Oct/26/2005 (United Arab Emirates)
Al-Ain Logo
Al-Ain
(United Arab Emirates)
1 - 1
Al-Ittihad Logo
Al-Ittihad

(Saudi Arabia)
50' Ali Msarri
85' (pen.) Mohamed Kallon
Final: Nov/05/2005 (Saudi Arabia)
Al-Ittihad Logo
Al-Ittihad

(Saudi Arabia)
4 - 2
Al-Ain Logo
Al-Ain
(United Arab Emirates)
2' Mohamed Kallon
33' Mohammed Noor
57' Joseph-Désiré Job
69' Ahmed Dokhi
55' Shebab Ahmed
90' Luis Tejada
AFC Champions League 2004
Champion 2004
Trophy

Al-Ittihad Logo
Al-Ittihad

(Saudi Arabia)
Final: Nov/24/2004 (Saudi Arabia)
Al-Ittihad Logo
Al-Ittihad

(Saudi Arabia)
1 - 3

Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma
(South Korea)
28' Redha Tukar
27' Denis Laktionov
81' Kim Do-hoon
90' Jang Hak-young
Final: Dec/01/2004 (South Korea)

Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma
(South Korea)
0 - 5
Al-Ittihad Logo
Al-Ittihad

(Saudi Arabia)
27' Rehda Tukar
47' Hamza Idriss
55' Mohamed Noor
78' Mohamed Noor
95' Manaf Abushgeer
AFC Champions League 2003
Champion 2003
Trophy

Al-Ain Logo
Al-Ain

(United Arab Emirates)
Final: Oct/03/2003 (United Arab Emirates)
Al-Ain Logo
Al-Ain
(United Arab Emirates)
2 - 0
BEC Tero Sasana Logo
BEC Tero Sasana
(Thailand)
38' Salem Johar
74' Mohamed Omar
Final: Oct/11/2003 (Thailand)
BEC Tero Sasana Logo
BEC Tero Sasana
(Thailand)
1 - 0
Al-Ain Logo
Al-Ain
(United Arab Emirates)
60' (pen.) Therdsak Chaiman
Asian Club Championship
Asian Club Championship 2001-02
Champion 2001-02
Trophy

Suwon Bluewings Logo
Suwon Bluewings

(South Korea)
Final: Apr/05/2002 Tehran (Iran)
Suwon Bluewings Logo
Suwon Bluewings
(South Korea)
0 - 0
Anyang Cheetahs Logo
Anyang Cheetahs
(South Korea)

* Suwon Bluewings won 4-2 on penalties

Asian Club Championship 2000-01
Champion 2000-01
Trophy

Suwon Bluewings Logo
Suwon Bluewings

(South Korea)
Final: May/26/2001 Suwon (South Korea)
Suwon Bluewings Logo
Suwon Bluewings
(South Korea)
1 - 0
Jubilo Iwata Logo
Jubilo Iwata
(Japan)
15' Sandro Cardoso
Asian Club Championship 1999-00
Champion 1999-00
Trophy

Al-Hilal Logo
Al-Hilal

(Saudi Arabia)
Final: Apr/22/2000 Riyadh (Saudi Arabia)
Al-Hilal Logo
Al-Hilal

(Saudi Arabia)
3 - 2
Jubilo Iwata Logo
Jubilo Iwata
(Japan)
3' Sergio Ricardo
89' Sergio Ricardo
102' Sergio Ricardo
18' Masashi Nakayama
19' Naohiro Takahara
Asian Club Championship 1998-99
Champion 1998-99
Trophy

Jubilo Iwata Logo
Jubilo Iwata

(Japan)
Final: Apr/30/1999 Tehran (Iran)
Jubilo Iwata Logo
Jubilo Iwata
(Japan)
2 - 1
Esteghlal Logo
Esteghlal
(Iran)
36' Hideto Suzuki
45' Masashi Nakayama
66' Sirous Dinmohammadi
Asian Club Championship 1997-98
Champion 1997-98
Trophy

Pohang Steelers Logo
Pohang Steelers

(South Korea)
Final: May/04/1998 Hong Kong (China)
Pohang Steelers Logo
Pohang Steelers
(South Korea)
0 - 0
Dalian Wanda Logo
Dalian Wanda
(China)

* Pohang Steelers won 6-5 on penalties after the extra time.

Asian Club Championship 1996-97
Champion 1996-97
Trophy

Pohang Steelers Logo
Pohang Steelers

(South Korea)
Final: Mar/09/1997 Kuala Lumpur (Malaisia)
Pohang Steelers Logo
Pohang Steelers
(South Korea)
2 - 1

Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma
(South Korea)
78' Park Tae-Ha 78
117' (pen.) Ji-ho
79' Jong-Kwong

Game tied 1-1 in regulation, Pohang Steelers won in extra time.

Asian Club Championship 1995-96
Champion 1995-96
Trophy


Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma

(South Korea)
Final: Dec/31/1995 Riyadh (Saudi Arabia)

Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma
(South Korea)
1 - 0
Al-Nassr Logo
Al-Nassr

(Saudi Arabia)
110' Lee Tae Hong

Game tied 0-0 in regulation, Ilhwa Chunma won in extra time.

Asian Club Championship 1994-95
Champion 1994-95
Trophy

Thai Farmers Bank Logo
Thai Farmers Bank

(Thailand)
Final: Jan/29/1995 Bangkok (Thailand)
Thai Farmers Bank Logo
Thai Farmers Bank
(Thailand)
1 - 0
Al-Arabi Logo
Al-Arabi
(Catar)
82' Natipong Sritong-in
Asian Club Championship 1993-94
Champion 1993-94
Trophy

Thai Farmers Bank Logo
Thai Farmers Bank

(Thailand)
Final: Feb/07/1994 Bangkok (Thailand)
Thai Farmers Bank Logo
Thai Farmers Bank
(Thailand)
2 - 1

Omani Club
(Oman)
Phamobal
Totavee
Salim
Asian Club Championship 1992-93
Champion 1992-93
Trophy


Paas

(Iran)
Final: Jan/22/1993 Bahrain (Bahréin)

Paas
(Iran)
1 - 0
Al-Shabab  Logo
Al-Shabab
(Saudi Arabia)
Asian Club Championship 1991-92
Champion 1991-92
Trophy

Al-Hilal Logo
Al-Hilal

(Saudi Arabia)
Final: Dec/22/1991 Doha (Qatar)
Al-Hilal Logo
Al-Hilal

(Saudi Arabia)
1 - 1
Esteghlal Logo
Esteghlal
(Iran)
73' Hussein Al Habashi
58' Amir Abbas

* Al-Hilal won 4-3 on penalties after the extra time.

Asian Club Championship 1990-91
Champion 1990-91
Trophy

Esteghlal Logo
Esteghlal

(Iran)
Final: Jul/29/1991 Dhaka (Bangladesh)
Esteghlal Logo
Esteghlal
(Iran)
2 - 1
Liaoning Logo
Liaoning
(China)
20' Barvagh
Marfavi
53' Xu-Hui
Asian Club Championship 1989-90
Champion 1989-90
Trophy

Liaoning Logo
Liaoning

(China)
Final: Apr/22/1990
Nissan Logo
Nissan
(Japan)
1 - 2
Liaoning Logo
Liaoning
(China)
Final: Apr/29/1990
Liaoning Logo
Liaoning
(China)
1 - 1
Nissan Logo
Nissan
(Japan)
Asian Club Championship 1988-89
Champion 1988-89
Trophy

Al-Sadd Logo
Al-Sadd

(Catar)
Final: Mar/31/1989 Baghdad (Iraq)
Al-Rasheed Logo
Al-Rasheed
(Iraq)
3 - 2
Al-Sadd Logo
Al-Sadd
(Catar)
20' Ahmed Radhi
24' Ali Kadhum
35' Ali Kadhum
56' Khalid Salman
85' Moh Ghanim
Final: Apr/06/1989 Sheikh Al-Saani Stadium, Doha (Qatar)
Al-Sadd Logo
Al-Sadd
(Catar)
1 - 0
Al-Rasheed Logo
Al-Rasheed
(Iraq)
82' Khalid Salman

Al-Saad won on away goals.

Asian Club Championship 1987-88
Champion 1987-88
Trophy


Yomiuri FC

(Japan)
Final:

Yomiuri FC
(Japan)
-
Al-Hilal Logo
Al-Hilal

(Saudi Arabia)

* Al Hilal withdrew before 1st leg

Asian Club Championship 1986-87
Champion 1986-87
Trophy

Furukawa Logo
Furukawa

(Japan)
Asian Club Championship 1985-86
Champion 1985-86
Trophy

Daewoo Royals Logo
Daewoo Royals

(South Korea)
Final: Jan/24/1986 Jeddah (Saudi Arabia)
Daewoo Royals Logo
Daewoo Royals
(South Korea)
3 - 1
Al-Ahli Logo
Al-Ahli
(Saudi Arabia)
Byong-joo
Yang-ha
Sin-woo
Dabu
Asian Champion Club Tournament
Asian Champion Club Tournament 1985
Champion 1985
Trophy

-

Not Played

Asian Champion Club Tournament 1984
Champion 1984
Trophy

-

Not Played

Asian Champion Club Tournament 1983
Champion 1983
Trophy

-

Not Played

Asian Champion Club Tournament 1982
Champion 1982
Trophy

-

Not Played

Asian Champion Club Tournament 1981
Champion 1981
Trophy

-

Not Played

Asian Champion Club Tournament 1980
Champion 1980
Trophy

-

Not Played

Asian Champion Club Tournament 1979
Champion 1979
Trophy

-

Not Played

Asian Champion Club Tournament 1978
Champion 1978
Trophy

-

Not Played

Asian Champion Club Tournament 1977
Champion 1977
Trophy

-

Not Played

Asian Champion Club Tournament 1976
Champion 1976
Trophy

-

Not Played

Asian Champion Club Tournament 1975
Champion 1975
Trophy

-

Not Played

Asian Champion Club Tournament 1974
Champion 1974
Trophy

-

Not Played

Asian Champion Club Tournament 1973
Champion 1973
Trophy

-

Not Played

Asian Champion Club Tournament 1972
Champion 1972
Trophy

-

* Rangers withdrew for financial reasons, Qadisiya and Homenetmen because of Maccabi Netanya's presence. Tournament cancelled.

Asian Champion Club Tournament 1971
Champion 1971
Trophy

Maccabi Tel Aviv Logo
Maccabi Tel Aviv

(Israel)
Final: Apr/02/1971 Bangkok (Thailand)
Maccabi Tel Aviv Logo
Maccabi Tel Aviv
(Israel)
-
Al-Shorta Logo
Al-Shorta
(Iraq)

* Al Shourta withdrew from this match, awarded to Maccabi

Asian Champion Club Tournament 1970
Champion 1970
Trophy

Esteghlal Logo
Esteghlal

(Iran)
Final: Apr/10/1970 Tehran (Iran)
Esteghlal Logo
Esteghlal
(Iran)
2 - 1
Hapoel Tel-Aviv Logo
Hapoel Tel-Aviv
(Israel)
Asian Champion Club Tournament 1969
Champion 1969
Trophy

Maccabi Tel Aviv Logo
Maccabi Tel Aviv

(Israel)
Final: Jan/30/1969 Bangkok (Thailand)
Maccabi Tel Aviv Logo
Maccabi Tel Aviv
(Israel)
1 - 0

Yangzee
(South Korea)
Asian Champion Club Tournament 1967
Champion 1967
Trophy

Hapoel Tel-Aviv Logo
Hapoel Tel-Aviv

(Israel)
Final: Dec/19/1967 Bangkok (Thailand)
Hapoel Tel-Aviv Logo
Hapoel Tel-Aviv
(Israel)
2 - 1
Selangor Logo
Selangor
(Malasya)