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{{Infobox football club<br />
| clubname = Malappuram <br />
| image = Malappuram_FC_logo.png<br />
| image_size = 250px<br />
| fullname = Malappuram Football Club<br />
| nickname = <br />
| short name = MFC<br />
| founded = {{start date and age|May 2024}}<br />
| dissolved = <br />
| ground = [[Malappuram District Sports Complex Stadium]], [[Payyanad]], [[Manjeri]]<br />
| capacity = 30,000<br />
| owner = Veliyath Ajmal <br/> Anvar Ameen Chelat <br/> [[Sanju Samson]]<br />
| mgrtitle = Head coach<br />
| manager = Vacant<br />
| league = [[Super League Kerala]]<br />
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'''Malappuram Football Club''' is an [[India]]n professional [[association football|football]] club based in [[Malappuram]], [[Kerala]], competing in the [[Super League Kerala]]. The club was founded in May 2024.<ref>{{Cite news |last= |first= |date=12 May 2024 |title=Super League Kerala: Franchisees of inaugural edition announced |work=Deccan Herald |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/football/super-league-kerala-franchisees-of-inaugural-edition-announced-3019242 |accessdate=28 June 2024}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last= |first= |date=10 May 2024 |title=Mahesh Bhupathi, Travancore princess and former Benfica player among franchise owners in Super League Kerala |work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/sport/football/mahesh-bhupathi-travancore-princess-and-former-benfica-player-among-franchise-owners-in-super-league-kerala/article68162173.ece |accessdate=28 June 2024}}</ref><br />
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==Stadium==<br />
[[File:Malappuram District Sports Complex Stadium.jpg|thumb|250px|alt=The stadium before a game.|[[Malappuram District Sports Complex Stadium|MDSC Stadium (Malappuram)]]]]<br />
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Malappuram FC plays their home matches at the [[Malappuram District Sports Complex Stadium]] in the city of Manjeri.<br />
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==Club performance==<br />
===Season 1 (2024)===<br />
Malappuram entered the competition with significant expectations and the unwavering backing of one of the most passionate football fan bases in the state. Under the management of former [[Aston Villa F.C.|Aston Villa]] and [[Chennaiyin FC]] coach [[John Gregory (footballer)|John Gregory]],<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-07-21 |title=ISL-winning coach to train Malappuram FC |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/isl-winning-coach-john-gregory-to-train-malappuram-fc-in-super-league-kerala/articleshow/111895225.cms |access-date=2025-10-05 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> the club assembled a star-studded squad that combined experienced Indian names with proven foreigners. The most notable domestic signing was [[Anas Edathodika]], the former India international. The foreign contingent featured [[Sérgio Barboza]], who had previous [[I-League]] experience, along with [[Joseba Beitia]] and [[Pedro Manzi]], both with successful stints in Indian football.<br />
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Malappuram began their campaign with a win over [[Forca Kochi FC]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=S |first=Sarath R. |date=2024-09-07 |title=Super League Kerala: Malappuram FC Drubs Forca Kochi In The Opener |url=https://athleticindia.com/super-league-kerala-malappuram-fc-drubs-forca-kochi-in-the-opener/ |access-date=2025-10-05 |language=en-US}}</ref> However, the team’s form dipped, as defensive lapses and finishing woes led to dropped points. Their two victories of the season came in away fixtures, against Forca Kochi and [[Thrissur Magic FC]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Malappuram FC triumph over Magic Thrissur FC in Super League Kerala |url=https://www.the-aiff.com/article/malappuram-fc-triumph-over-magic-thrissur-fc-in-super-league-kerala |access-date=2025-10-05 |website=www.the-aiff.com}}</ref> By the end of the league stage, Malappuram finished fifth among six teams, with a record of two wins, four draws, and four losses, thereby failing to qualify for the semifinals.<br />
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===Season 2 (2025)===<br />
After a dismal outing in the inaugural season of the Super League Kerala, Malappuram FC management undertook a sweeping rebuild. The club appointed [[Miguel Corral]] as the new head coach, signalling a shift toward a more modern, possession-oriented approach.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sportstar |first=Team |date=2025-10-02 |title=Super League Kerala season 2: All you need to know — Teams, venues, format, live streaming info |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/super-league-kerala-season-2-live-streaming-all-you-need-to-know-participating-teams-venues-format-schedule-slk-news/article70117358.ece |access-date=2025-10-04 |website=Sportstar |language=en}}</ref> [[Roy Krishna]] joined the attack, adding proven goal-scoring pedigree.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Super League Kerala side Malappuram FC sign ISL's popular hitman Roy Krishna |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/sports/football/2025/09/08/super-league-kerala-malappuram-fc-sign-former-isl-striker-roy-krishna.html |access-date=2025-10-04 |website=Super League Kerala side Malappuram FC sign ISL’s popular hitman Roy Krishna |language=en}}</ref> They secured [[Gani Nigam]], one of the standout midfielders of the previous edition. The defence was strengthened by the arrival of [[Abdul Hakku Nediyodath|Abdul Hakku]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Athletic-India |date=2025-10-03 |title=Roy Krishna Delivers, Malappuram Ultras Dance as Thrissur Fall 1–0 |url=https://athleticindia.com/roy-krishna-delivers-malappuram-ultras-dance-as-thrissur-fall-1-0/ |access-date=2025-10-04 |language=en-US}}</ref><br />
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==Supporters==<br />
Ultras Malappuram are the official supporters' group of Malappuram FC in the Super League Kerala. The group is associated with fan activities such as tifo displays, chants, and coordinated drumming during matches. The supporters are part of the football culture of Malappuram district.<br />
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==Players==<br />
===First-team squad (2025)===<br />
{{Fs start}}<br />
{{Fs player|nat=ESP|pos=DF|no=5|name=Sergio González Álvarez}}<br />
{{Fs player|nat=IND|pos=DF|no=3|name=Sabarin Bush}}<br />
{{Fs player|nat=IND|pos=DF|no=4|name=Sanju Ganesh}}<br />
{{Fs player|nat=IND|pos=DF|no=6|name=Sachin Dev}}<br />
{{Fs player|nat=ARG|pos=MF|no=8|name=Facundo Ballardo}}<br />
{{Fs player|nat=MAR|pos=MF|no=9|name=[[Badr Boulahroud]]}}<br />
{{Fs player|nat=TJK|pos=MF|no=10|name=[[Komron Tursunov]]}}<br />
{{Fs player|nat=IND|pos=FW|no=11|name=[[Gani Nigam]]}}<br />
{{Fs player|nat=IND|pos=DF|no=14|name=Tony Antony}}<br />
{{Fs player|nat=IND|pos=DF|no=15|name=[[Abdul Hakku Nediyodath|Abdul Hakku]]}}<br />
{{Fs player|nat=IND|pos=MF|no=16|name=[[Mohammed Irshad]]}}<br />
{{Fs player|nat=IND|pos=MF|no=17|name=Abhijith PA}}<br />
{{Fs player|nat=IND|pos=MF|no=18|name=[[Ishan Pandita]]}}<br />
{{Fs player|nat=IND|pos=FW|no=19|name=Mohammed Rishad}}<br />
{{Fs player|nat=FIJ|pos=FW|no=21|name=[[Roy Krishna]]}}<br />
{{Fs mid}}<br />
{{Fs player|nat=IND|pos=MF|no=22|name=Faslu Rahman}}<br />
{{Fs player|nat=IND|pos=GK|no=23|name=Muhammed Azhar}}<br />
{{Fs player|nat=IND|pos=FW|no=25|name=Muhammed Riswan}}<br />
{{Fs player|nat=IND|pos=DF|no=27|name=Nithin Madhu}}<br />
{{Fs player|nat=IND|pos=FW|no=30|name=Akbar Siddique}}<br />
{{Fs player|nat=IND|pos=DF|no=33|name=Saivin Ericson}}<br />
{{Fs player|nat=IND|pos=GK|no=40|name=Ajmal P.A.}}<br />
{{Fs player|nat=IND|pos=DF|no=47|name=Jithin Prakash}}<br />
{{Fs player|nat=ESP|pos=DF|no=77|name=[[Aitor Aldalur]]}}<br />
{{Fs player|nat=IND|pos=DF|no=93|name=Akhil Praveen}}<br />
{{Fs player|nat=BRA|pos=FW|no=99|name=[[John Kennedy (footballer, born 2000)|John Kennedy]]}}<br />
{{Fs player|nat=MAR|pos=MF|no=|name=Abdelhay El Forsy}}<br />
{{Fs player|nat=ESP|pos=DF|no=|name=[[Xiker]]}}<br />
{{Fs end}}<br />
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==Personnel==<br />
{{updated|August 2025}}<br />
===Current technical staff===<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
!style="background: #00008B; color:white; text-align:center;"|Role<br />
!style="background:#FFA500; color:black; text-align:center;"|Name<br />
|-<br />
|Head coach<br />
|Vacant<br />
|- <br />
|Assistant coach <br />
|{{flagicon|IND}} Cleofas Alex<br />
|-<br />
|Goalkeeping coach <br />
|{{flagicon|IND}} [[Felix D'Souza]]<br />
|-<br />
|Strength and conditioning coach <br />
|{{flagicon|IND}} Joshua<br />
|-<br />
|Physio<br />
|{{flagicon|IND}} Vismaya Venugopal<br />
|-<br />
|Team Manager<br />
|{{flagicon|IND}} Seyed Muhammad Rafi<br />
|-<br />
|Kit Manager<br />
|{{flagicon|IND}} Nidheesh Mohan<br />
|}<br />
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===Management===<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
!style="background: #00008B; color:white; text-align:center;"|Position <br />
!style="background:#FFA500; color:black; text-align:center;"|Name<br />
|-<br />
|Chief operating officer<br />
|{{flagicon|IND}} Arun K. Nanu<br />
|-<br />
|Head of football operations <br />
|{{flagicon|IND}} Wilbur Lasrado<br />
|}<br />
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==Kit manufacturers and shirt sponsors==<br />
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;margin-left:1em;float:center"<br />
|-<br />
!Period<br />
!Kit manufacturer<br />
!Shirt sponsor<br />
!Back sponsor<br />
!Chest sponsor<br />
!Sleeve sponsor<br />
|-<br />
|2024<br />
| rowspan="2" |[[Hummel International|Hummel]]<br />
|Impex<ref>{{Cite web |title=Honorable Managing Director, Mr. Nuvais C., is receiving a memento as |url=https://impexstore.com/blogs/impexmedia/honorable-managing-director-mr-nuvais-c-is-receiving-a-memento-as-the-title-sponsor-of-malappuram-football-club-mfc-from-mr-m-a-yusuff-ali-chairman-of-lulu-group |access-date=2025-11-14 |website=Impex Webstore |language=en}}</ref><br />
| colspan="3" rowspan="2" |–<br />
|-<br />
|2025<br />
|Rapheal Film City<ref>{{Cite web |title=Instagram |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/DO23dXYkgrK/ |access-date=2025-11-14 |website=www.instagram.com}}</ref><br />
|}<br />
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==See also==<br />
* [[List of football clubs in India#Kerala|List of football clubs in Kerala]]<br />
* [[Football in Kerala]]<br />
* [[Sports in Kerala]]<br />
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==References==<br />
{{Reflist}}<br />
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{{Super League Kerala}}<br />
{{Football in Kerala}}<br />
{{Kerala Sports}}<br />
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[[Category:Malappuram]]<br />
[[Category:Association football clubs established in 2024|Malappuram FC]]<br />
[[Category:2024 establishments in Kerala|Malappuram FC]]<br />
[[Category:Football clubs in Kerala]]<br />
[[Category:Super League Kerala teams]]<br />
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