F.C. Kerala

FC Kerala is an Indian professional association football club based in Thrissur, Kerala, India. The club made its I-League 2nd Division debut in the 2017–18 season.[1]

F.C. Kerala
Full nameFootball Club Kerala
Nickname(s)Red Warriors
Founded6 June 2014 (2014-06-06)
GroundThrissur Municipal Corporation Stadium
Capacity15,000
OwnerF C Kerala Sports Ltd.
Head CoachTG Purushothaman
LeagueI-League
WebsiteClub website

History

FC Kerala, formed in 2014, began its journey by playing in Kerala Premier League, a professional league organised by Kerala Football Association. After four years, the club made its debut in I-League 2nd Division.[1] FC Kerala claimed victory in the first match after overcoming Fateh Hyderabad 2–1.[2]

I league

Kit manufacturers and shirt sponsors
Period Kit manufacturer Shirt sponsor
2017—2019 Yogakshemam Loans
2020— Yoga Loans

Stadiums
Main article: Thrissur Municipal Corporation Stadium

FC Kerala are using the Thrissur Municipal Corporation Stadium as their home stadium for games in Thrissur.

Fans

A club recognised Thrissur fan club by the name RED WARRIORS has been in support since 2017. The Municipal Corporation Stadium has seen an average attendance of 15,000.

Current squad
As of 11 January 2020[3]

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK  IND Sachin Suresh
4 MF  IND Jiss Jesus
5 DF  IND Muhammed Shabin K R (Captain)
6 FW  IND Abishek Nair
8 DF  IND Usman Sayyed
9 FW  CIV K B Cyrille
11 MF  IND Roshan V Gigi
12 DF  IND Sravankumar AM
13 DF  IND Amal Jacob
15 DF  IND Sujith V R
No. Pos. Nation Player
17 FW  IND Nikhil Raj M R
21 MF  IND Melwin Thomas
22 FW  IND Mousoof Naizan
26 MF  IND Raju Sohail Haque
78 GK  IND Jithu T R
— GK  IND Vishnu R
— MF  IND Agharsh S
— FW  IND Rashid M Sayyid
— FW  IND Rinjoy Fernandes
— FW  IND Shifil E

Current technical staff
As of 20 August 2020
Position Name
Technical Director V A Narayana Menon
Head Coach Paulo Menezes
Assistant Coach TG Purushothaman
Manager K A Navas
Physiotherapist Haider Ali

Honours

League

  • I League 2nd Division
Group Stage : 2017–18
Semi Final:2018-19

References
  1. "EIGHTEEN TEAMS WILL CONTEST IN SECOND DIVISION LEAGUE 2017-18". Aiff.com. 21 February 2018. Retrieved 18 March 2018.
  2. "I-League 2nd division round-up: Mohammedan Sporting Club maintain their winning streak". sportskeeda.com. 17 March 2018. Retrieved 18 March 2018.
  3. "FC Kerala Team". fckerala.in. Retrieved 18 March 2018.


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