Arabian Gulf League: 2019/20 team-by-team guides and reasons to become a fan for each

Champions Sharjah are the team everyone else will aim to topple between now and May.

Arabian Gulf League team-by-team guides are available.

Arabian Gulf League team-by-team guides and reasons to become a fan for each team.

Caio, Mohamed Jamal, Abderrahmane Meziane, USM Alger, Kodjo Fo Doh Laba are new arrivals.

Marcus Berg, Caio, Amer Abdulrahman, Tongo Doumbia and Amer Abulrahaman are available for free.

The Boss' dominance might be a reason to root against them normally, but they're now something of an underdog.

Caio and Laba are expected to help the Garden City to improve. The backline, containing Ismail Ahmed and Mohanad Salem, remains a concern.

Arabian Gulf League finished 7th in 2018/19 season.

William Owusu, Mohamed Ibrahim, Tongo Doumbia, Godwin Mensha and Godfrey Ibrahim are new players in the 2019/20 Arab Gulf League.

Mohammed Hilal, Mohammed Ali Shakir and Adil Hermach have been released.

Orange Brigade finished seventh in the league last season. El Ramady finished in seventh place.

After a surprise high finish, it will be hard to repeat that feat. The teams above them are expected to produce the most exciting title race in years.

Arabian Gulf League 2019/20 team-by-team guides are available.

Joao Victor, Luiz Antonio, Ayanda Patosi, Sasa Ivkovic and Cape Town City are new players for the 2019/20 season.

Yousef Jaber, Michael Ortega, Haboosh Saleh and Leroy George have been released.

Abu Dhabi Sky Blues are a team to watch in the 2019/20 season. Striker Pedro Conde is worth the admission price alone.

Schafer is the new coach of the team that finished fifth and sixth in the Bundesliga.

Arabian Gulf League team-by-team guides and reasons to become a fan for each.

Joao Pedro, Mikhail Rosheuvel, Diego Jardel, Rashed Muhayer, Issam El Adoua have signed for the 2019/20 season.

Nicolas Milesi and Diego are major outs for Al Wahda and Deportivo Toluca.

Dhafra are struggling in the Western Region. Rasovic's signings hint at a more attack-minded assault on the AGL. Jardel and Pedro are already among the goals in Arabian Gulf Cup.

The Western Knights finished as far off relegation as they did from the top six.

Alassane Meite, William Jebor, Abdalla Saleh, Jhonnattann and Jameel are free to sign for the 2019/20 season.

Mohamed Benyettou, Hassan Ameen, Danjuma Kuti and Mohamed Khalfan are out of the Arab Gulf League.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Frank Lampard are in charge of their old clubs this season. Ex-Rangers defender Bougherra spent two seasons as a player at Fujairah.

Wolves won just two of their next 19 games after their return to the AGL. Wolves finished three points above relegated Emirates Club.

Arabian Gulf League finished 2nd in 2018/19.

Daniel Amora, Abdulla Kazim, Cristian Lopez, Cleylton, Waleed Sirag, Yousif Saeed have joined the 2019/20 Arab Gulf League.

Gilmar and Luan are major outcasts in the 2019/20 Arab Gulf League.

Hajar Mountains provide a beautiful backdrop to the action. The Hajar mountains are one of football's most picturesque grounds.

Hatta lost 4-3 to Al Wasl in the Arabian Gulf Cup. The likes of Cleylton and Amora need to provide a solid platform for Hatta to build on.

Ittihamad Kalba is a team in the 2019/20 Arab Gulf League. Fabio Viviani is the coach of the team.

Henrique, Peniel Mlapa, Waleed Ambar, Shabab Al Ahli Dubai Club, Yaseen Al Bakhit, Yaqoub Yousef, Saeed Musabbeh have joined the club.

Tommy Tobar, Waleed Sirag and Giovanni Sio are no longer with Emirates Club, Hatta and Montpellier respectively.

Kalba are a traditional wing play club. Hungary's Dzsudzsk are worth the price of admission. Jordan's Al Bakhit is a superb player.

Kalba have been smart shoppers and have bought Mlapa, Yousef and Musabbeh. Emirati coach Viviani has overseen an ongoing 13-match AGL winless streak.

Arabian Gulf League finished 5th in 2018/19 season.

Milos Kosanovic, Sultan Al Ghaferi, Mourad Batna, Omar Abdulrahman, Keno (loan, Pyramids FC), Amer Abdulrahman (free, Al Hilal) are new players.

Ernest Asante, Yaqoub Yousef, Leonardo, Mohamed Jamal, Eissa Al Otaiba, Sultan Al Shamsi, Shahin Surour are out of the Arab Gulf League.

Jazira have arguably the most potent attack in the league. Omar Abdulrahman, Ali Mabkhout, Khalfan Mubarak and Khaled Mubarak are the main threats.

Jazira have added two new players to their line-up. If Kosanovic adds some defensive support, Jazra could be among the favourites for the title.

Arabian Gulf League's 2018/19 season saw them win the First Division League title.

Bismark, Robson, Ahmed Al Yassi, Dodo, Pedro Junior, Hassan Ameen and Bismar are new players in the 2019/20 Arab Gulf League.

Rodriguinho and Myroslav Slavov are leaving the Arab Gulf League.

Summer addition Bismark is a regular scorer of goals. Arab Gulf League is an exciting project to reinvigorate football in this idyllic part of the Emirates.

Al Khaleej are expected to avoid relegation. Al Yassi, Robson and Bismark need to play well to keep Al Khalalej out of trouble.

Brandley Kuwas, Toze and Esteban Pavez are new players in the 2019/20 Arab Gulf League.

Joan Oumari, Samuel Rosa, Junior Dutra, Ronnie Fernandez, Ahmed Al Yassi, Masoud Sulaiman, Al Hussain Saleh are leaving the Arab Gulf League.

Al Nasr are the UAE's oldest football club. They play at the renovated Al Maktoum Stadium in Dubai.

Negredo has already scored a goal in the Arabian Gulf Cup. Kuwas and Toze should be pushing for AFC Champions League qualification.

Shahab Al-Ayyi Dubai Club is the coach of the 2019/20 Arab Gulf League.

Leonardo, Yousef Jaber, Davide Mariani, Fede Cartabia and David Gori were signed for the 2019/20 season.

Saeed Jassim, Waleed Ambar, Emiliano Vecchio and WIlliam Jafar are out.

Grafite, Ricardo Quaresma and Fabio Cannavaro all featured for previous itineration, Al Ahli. Current crop won both cups last term and look poised for a title tilt. Leonardo will thrill.

Sharjah lost the Arabian Gulf Super Cup last week. UAE's team has great promise but a lack of creativity.

Arabian Gulf League 2019/20 team-by-team guides and reasons to become a fan for each.

Ricardo Gomes, Tareq Ahmed, Salem Sultan, Mohammed Abdulbasit, Mohamed Khalfan and Al Wahda are new players.

Welliton, Mohammed Salem and Mohamed Ibrahim are leaving the Arab Gulf League.

Leicester City won the Premier League title last season. New striker Ricardo Gomes is already among the goals.

Shabab Al Ahli Dubai Club won the Arabian Gulf Super Cup on penalties.

Carlitos, Nicolas Milesi and Al Hussain Saleh are new players for the 2019/20 Arab Gulf League.

Mourad Batna, Sultan Al Ghaferi, Tareq Ahmed, Salem Sultan, Mohammed Abdulbasit, and Leonardo are out of contract. Leonardo is free to play for Shabab Al Ahli Dubai.

Jazira scored more goals in the AGL last season than Wahda. Al Nahyan Stadium is the place to watch them.

Wahda are looking for their fifth title in 10 years. Sebastian Tagliabue and Al Ghassani are the team to beat. Leonardo's departure leaves a big hole.

Arabian Gulf League guide includes team-by-team guides.

Fernando Gaibor, Welliton, Lucas Galvao, Nasser Abdulhadi, Haboosh Saleh and Nader Abdulwadi have joined the league this summer.

Caio Canedo, Waheed Ismail, Abdulla Kazim, Hatta and Lima are out. Lima is on loan at Gremio.

The AGL comes alive when Bur Dubai neighbours Al Nasr and Wasl meet. The Cheetahs also boast a certain Diego Maradona among their former coaches. Brazilian De Lima is a sensational talent.

Reghecampf finished third in the 2018/19 season. Reghe campf's recruitment has been questionable.