Al-Shorta Sports Club is an Iraqi sports club based in Al-Rusafa, Baghdad. It has teams in 18 different sports, and the best known section of the club is the football team, whose origins date back to 1932. Al-Shorta was formally established as a sports club in 1978 after a clubs-only policy was introduced to Iraqi football.
Al-Shorta players lining up before a match in 1937.
Amjad Kalaf wearing Al-Shorta's home kit in the 2013–14 season.
Al-Shorta playing in front of their supporters at Al-Shaab Stadium in 2022.
Al-Shorta Stadium in 2012.
The Iraq Stars League, is the highest level of the Iraqi football league system. Contested by 20 clubs, it operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the Iraqi Premier Division League. It is governed by the Iraqi Pro League Association.
The shield for the 2022–23 season.