Founded by The Gulf Heroes LLC, a company that specializes in sports academies, Gulf Football Club competed in their first season in the UAE Second Division League.[6] In their first season, the club won their first title after beating Dubai City 3–0, and were promoted to the UAE First Division League as one of the first privately owned clubs to compete in the second tier.[7]
As of the 2022–23 season
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.