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FC Kerala is an Indian professional football club based in Thrissur, Kerala. The club made its debut in national level football through the I-League 2nd Division in 2017–18.[1] They also compete in the Kerala Premier League.[2]
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.[3]
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.[4] FC Kerala claimed victory in the first match after overcoming Fateh Hyderabad 2–1.[5]
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.[6]
Kit manufacturers and shirt sponsors
| Period | Kit manufacturer | Shirt sponsor |
|---|---|---|
| 2017—2019 | Yogakshemam Loans | |
| 2020—present | Yoga Loans |
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,[7][8] it is commonly known as Palace Stadium or TMC Stadium.
Supporters
Template:Verification needed 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
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Current technical staff
- As of 20 August 2020
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Vacant |
| Assistant coach | Template:Flagicon K. A. Navas |
| Physio | Template:Flagicon Haider Ali |
| Technical director | Template:Flagicon 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.[9]
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.[10]
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
Honours
League
References
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<ref>tag; no text was provided for refs namedFP - ↑ Kerala Premier League to begin on 6th March, read the full fixtures. thefangarage.com. Retrieved 1 March 2021.
- ↑ People's FC Kerala have I-League and Indian Super League in their sights. Goal.com. Retrieved 1 March 2021.
- ↑ EIGHTEEN TEAMS WILL CONTEST IN SECOND DIVISION LEAGUE 2017-18. aiff.com. All India Football Federation(21 February 2018). Retrieved 18 March 2018.
- ↑ I-League 2nd division round-up: Mohammedan Sporting Club maintain their winning streak(17 March 2018). Retrieved 18 March 2018.
- ↑ FC Kerala pull out of I-league second division. The Times of India. Retrieved 13 March 2021.
- ↑ Municipal Stadium. espncricinfo.com. Retrieved 2014-09-16.
- ↑ Synthetic turf for stadium. The Hindu(24 November 2012). Retrieved 2 March 2019.
- ↑ FC Kerala announce opening of Residential Football Academy!. Arunava about football. Retrieved 1 March 2021.
- ↑ FC Kerala to start residential football academy. Sportstar The Hindu. Retrieved 1 March 2021.
- ↑ KPL 2018-19 Matches. KFA. Retrieved 16 December 2018.
External links
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