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{{short description|Indian association football club}}
{{Update|date=October 2021}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2019}}
{{Use Indian English|date=October 2015}}
{{Infobox football club
| clubname = FC Kerala
| image = FC_Kerala_Logo.png
| image_size = 200px
| fullname = Football Club Kerala<ref name="FP">{{cite web|url=https://www.firstpost.com/sports/eighteen-teams-including-7-reserve-sides-of-isl-clubs-to-contest-in-revamped-2017-18-second-division-league-4359635.html?_gl=1*1d31hhe*_ga*enY1UGRrLW11UFlRTUo0NEg5bmhSQ2twbjNZR2pwOHNlcTlTcEMxMnptWWpDeVRTaFdKVVg1bDVpYmdpR1hlNw..|title=Eighteen teams, including 7 reserve sides of ISL clubs to contest in revamped 2017-18 Second Division league|publisher=First Post|website=firstpost.com|access-date=28 July 2021|archive-date=28 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210728140329/http://www.firstpost.com/sports/eighteen-teams-including-7-reserve-sides-of-isl-clubs-to-contest-in-revamped-2017-18-second-division-league-4359635.html|date=20 February 2018}}</ref>
| nickname = Red Warriors
| Shortname= FCK
| founded = {{start date and age|2014|6|6}}
| ground = [[Thrissur Municipal Corporation Stadium]]
| capacity = 15,000
| owner = FC Kerala Sports Ltd.
| mgrtitle = Head coach
| manager =
| league = [[Kerala Premier League]]
| season =
| position =
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| website = http://fckerala.in/
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'''FC Kerala''' is an Indian professional [[association football|football]] club based in [[Thrissur]], [[Kerala]]. The club made its debut in national level football through the [[I-League 2nd Division]] in [[2017–18 I-League 2nd Division|2017–18]].<ref name="FP"/> They also compete in the [[Kerala Premier League]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thefangarage.com/articles/17902-kerala-premier-league-to-begin-on-6th-march-read-the-full-fixtures/amp|title=Kerala Premier League to begin on 6th March, read the full fixtures|access-date=1 March 2021|website=thefangarage.com|archive-date=5 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210405072835/https://thefangarage.com/articles/17902-kerala-premier-league-to-begin-on-6th-march-read-the-full-fixtures/amp|url-status=live}}</ref>

==Name==
FC Kerala is a crowd-funded venture that started in 2014 with aim of reaching out to football fans in the state better than predecessors who hit financial crisis. The name FC Kerala was set up to make it ''Kerala's own club''. Narayana Menon, CEO of the club said that its main aim is to become ''Football team of the people.''<ref name="goal.com">{{Cite web|url=https://www.goal.com/en-in/news/isl-i-league-fc-kerala-second-division-indian-football/19qpvr9f9v4lt1jxufra5x9vid|title=People's FC Kerala have I-League and Indian Super League in their sights|access-date=1 March 2021|website=Goal.com|archive-date=27 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211227031012/https://www.goal.com/en-in/news/isl-i-league-fc-kerala-second-division-indian-football/19qpvr9f9v4lt1jxufra5x9vid|url-status=live}}</ref>

==History==
FC Kerala, formed in 2014, began its journey by playing in [[Kerala Premier League]], a professional league organised by [[Kerala Football Association]].
After three years, the club made its debut in [[I-League 2nd Division]].<ref>{{cite web|title=EIGHTEEN TEAMS WILL CONTEST IN SECOND DIVISION LEAGUE 2017-18|url=https://www.the-aiff.com/news-center-details.htm?id=8775|website=aiff.com|publisher=[[All India Football Federation]]|access-date=18 March 2018|date=21 February 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211215074831/https://www.the-aiff.com/article/eighteen-teams-will-contest-in-second-division-league-2017-18|archive-date=15 December 2021|url-status=dead}}</ref> FC Kerala claimed victory in the first match after overcoming [[Fateh Hyderabad A.F.C.|Fateh Hyderabad]] 2–1.<ref>{{cite web|title=I-League 2nd division round-up: Mohammedan Sporting Club maintain their winning streak|url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/amp/football/2nd-division-i-league-round-up-mohammedan-sporting-club-maintain-their-winning-streak-while-fc-kerala-edged-past-fateh-hyderabad|work=sportskeeda.com|access-date=18 March 2018|date=17 March 2018|archive-date=18 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180318121121/https://www.sportskeeda.com/amp/football/2nd-division-i-league-round-up-mohammedan-sporting-club-maintain-their-winning-streak-while-fc-kerala-edged-past-fateh-hyderabad|url-status=live}}</ref>

In the [[2019–20 2nd Division League]], FC Kerala played 7 matches in group C and earned 9 points, but later pulled out to financial crisis.<ref>{{Cite web|title=FC Kerala pull out of I-league second division|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/fc-kerala-pull-out-of-i-league-second-division/articleshow/77290477.cms|website=The Times of India|access-date=13 March 2021|archive-date=1 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200801133034/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/fc-kerala-pull-out-of-i-league-second-division/articleshow/77290477.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>

==Kit manufacturers and shirt sponsors==
{|class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;margin-left:1em;float:center"
|-
!Period
!Kit manufacturer
!Shirt sponsor
|-
|2017—2019
|rowspan=1|
|Yogakshemam Loans
|-
|2020—present
|rowspan=1|
|Yoga Loans
|-
|}

==Stadium==
[[File:Corporation Stadium 222.jpg|thumb|250px|Thrissur Municipal Corporation Stadium]]
FC Kerala uses the [[Thrissur Municipal Corporation Stadium]] as their home ground. It has [[artificial turf]] and seating capacity of 15,000 spectators. Opened in 1978,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/ground/58484.html|title=Municipal Stadium|publisher=espncricinfo.com|access-date=2014-09-16|archive-date=27 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211227031016/https://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/ground/58484.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news
|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/synthetic-turf-for-stadium/article4129486.ece
|title=Synthetic turf for stadium
|date=24 November 2012
|newspaper=The Hindu
|access-date=2 March 2019
|archive-date=5 August 2021
|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210805153751/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/synthetic-turf-for-stadium/article4129486.ece
|url-status=live
}}</ref> it is commonly known as ''Palace Stadium'' or ''TMC Stadium''.

==Supporters==
{{verification needed|date=June 2022}}
A recognised Thrissur-based fan club by the name '''Red Warriors''' has been in support since 2017. The Municipal Corporation Stadium has seen an average attendance close to 15,000.

== Current squad ==
{{Fs start}}
{{Fs player|no=1|nat=IND|pos=GK|name=Muhammed Shibili|other=}}
{{Fs player|no=2|nat=IND|pos=DF|name=Safwan A|other=}}
{{Fs player|no=3|nat=IND|pos=DF|name=Melwin Thomas|other=}}
{{Fs player|no=5|nat=IND|pos=DF|name=Ranoof KA|other=}}
{{Fs player|no=7|nat=IND|pos=MF|name=Salman Faris|other=}}
{{Fs player|no=8|nat=IND|pos=DF|name=Akhil P|other=}}
{{Fs player|no=9|nat=IND|pos=MF|name=Muhammed Hashif|other=}}
{{Fs player|no=11|nat=IND|pos=MF|name=Bibin Francis|other=}}
{{Fs player|no=12|nat=IND|pos=MF|name=Muhammed Thafrique|other=}}
{{Fs player|no=14|nat=IND|pos=MF|name=Jibin PE|other=}}
{{Fs player|no=16|nat=IND|pos=GK|name=Jithu T. R.|other=}}
{{Fs player|no=18|nat=IND|pos=DF|name=Sreejith D|other=}}
{{Fs player|no=19|nat=IND|pos=FW|name=Akhil EM|other=}}
{{Fs player|no=20|nat=IND|pos=DF|name=Sagar Soman|other=}}
{{Fs player|no=22|nat=IND|pos=DF|name=Amal KA|other=}}
{{Fs player|no=24|nat=IND|pos=FW|name=Jeril Joy|other=}}
{{Fs player|no=25|nat=IND|pos=DF|name=Akhil Johnson|other=}}
{{Fs mid}}
{{Fs player|no=32|nat=IND|pos=DF|name=Rafid C|other=}}
{{Fs player|no=26|nat=IND|pos=DF|name=Neeraj K Ramesh|other=}}
{{Fs player|no=27|nat=IND|pos=DF|name=Josbin S Thattil|other=}}
{{Fs player|no=38|nat=IND|pos=DF|name=Muhammed Shehinshah|other=}}
{{Fs player|no=41|nat=IND|pos=DF|name=Pius Saju|other=}}
{{Fs player|no=43|nat=IND|pos=DF|name=Alet Johny|other=}}
{{Fs player|no=51|nat=IND|pos=DF|name=Sujith VR|other=}}
{{Fs player|no=55|nat=IND|pos=DF|name=Vineesh Kumar|other=}}
{{Fs end}}

==Current technical staff==
:''As of 20 August 2020''
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Position
! Name
|-
|Head coach
|Vacant
|-
|Assistant coach
|{{flagicon|IND}} K. A. Navas
|-
|Physio
|{{flagicon|IND}} Haider Ali
|-
|Technical director
|{{flagicon|IND}} V. A. Narayana Menon
|}

==Youth programmes==
In 2020, FC Kerala announced that they are opening a residential Football Academy in [[Thrissur]]. Currently, the club runs a Soccer School in Thrissur, where close to 800 children, aged between 5 and 20, train under the guidance of India's finest football coaches.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.arunfoot.com/fc-kerala-announce-opening-of-residential-football-academy/amp/|title=FC Kerala announce opening of Residential Football Academy!|website=Arunava about football|access-date=1 March 2021|archive-date=1 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200901205925/http://www.arunfoot.com/fc-kerala-announce-opening-of-residential-football-academy/amp/|url-status=live}}</ref>

With the launch of Residential Academy, FC Kerala gives the chances to youth players to be associated with the professional way of the FC Kerala family. FC Kerala also aims at personality development of the players thus moulding them as future citizens.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/football-academy-covid-19-restrictions-kerala/article31933869.ece|title=FC Kerala to start residential football academy|website=Sportstar The Hindu|access-date=1 March 2021|archive-date=27 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210227131533/https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/football-academy-covid-19-restrictions-kerala/article31933869.ece|url-status=live}}</ref>

The club's U-13, U-15 and U-18 teams have participated in the respective '''AIFF Youth I-League''' tournaments, while the U-9, U-10, & U-11 play in the regional '''AIFF Baby League''' tournaments.

The youth teams (various age divisions) of FC Kerala play at the Thrissur Corporation Stadium, St. Alosius School Ground and Sri Kerala Varma College Ground.

==See also==
* [[List of football clubs in India|List of football clubs in Kerala]]

==Honours==
===League===
* '''[[Kerala Premier League]]'''
:Semi-final (1): [[2018–19 Kerala Premier League|2018–19]]<ref>{{cite web|title=KPL 2018-19 Matches|url=http://keralafa.com/kerala-premier-league-2018-19/|website=KFA|access-date=16 December 2018|archive-date=16 December 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181216212314/http://keralafa.com/kerala-premier-league-2018-19/|url-status=live}}</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* [https://mobile.twitter.com/fckerala2014?lang=en FC Kerala club profile]

{{I-League 2nd Division}}
{{Football in India}}
{{Kerala Sports}}

[[Category:FC Kerala]]
[[Category:Association football clubs established in 2014]]
[[Category:Football clubs in Kerala]]
[[Category:I-League 2nd Division clubs]]
[[Category:2014 establishments in Kerala]]

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