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{{ | {{Short description|Indian association football club based in Bangalore}} | ||
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{{Use Indian English|date=August 2016}} | {{Use Indian English|date=August 2016}} | ||
{{ | {{Infobox football club | ||
| clubname = South United | | clubname = South United | ||
| image = | | image = South United FC.svg | ||
| | | upright = 0.9 | ||
| fullname = South United Football Club | | fullname = South United Football Club | ||
| nickname = SUFC | | nickname = SUFC | ||
| founded = {{start date and age|2012|8|16 | | founded = {{start date and age|df=y|2012|8|16}} | ||
| ground = | | ground = South United Football Club, Ulsoor | ||
| owner = Sharan Parikh<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.businessworld.in/author/Guest-Author/Sharan-Parikh-85159/|title=Sharan Parikh|website=businessworld.in|access-date=13 March 2021|archive-date=12 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200812141924/http://www.businessworld.in/author/Guest-Author/Sharan-Parikh-85159/|url-status=live}}</ref> | | owner = Sharan Parikh<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.businessworld.in/author/Guest-Author/Sharan-Parikh-85159/|title=Sharan Parikh|website=businessworld.in|access-date=13 March 2021|archive-date=12 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200812141924/http://www.businessworld.in/author/Guest-Author/Sharan-Parikh-85159/|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
| mgrtitle = Head coach | | mgrtitle = Head coach | ||
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| league = [[Bangalore Super Division]] | | league = [[Bangalore Football League#BDFA Super Division|BDFA Super Division]] | ||
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'''South United Football Club ''' is an Indian professional [[association football|football]] club based in [[ | '''South United Football Club ''' is an Indian professional [[association football|football]] club based in [[Bangalore]], [[Karnataka]],<ref>{{cite web|last1=Ferrao|first1=Christal |title=How a Bengaluru football club is helping the underprivileged by sourcing local talent|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/how-bengaluru-football-club-helping-underprivileged-sourcing-local-talent-81548|publisher=The News Minute|website=www.thenewsminute.com|date=18 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191220041854/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/how-bengaluru-football-club-helping-underprivileged-sourcing-local-talent-81548|archive-date=20 December 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=South United lose to ONGC, bows out of Gadhinglaj United Cup|url=https://www.gcsstars.com/2015/11/south-united-lose-to-ongc-bows-out-of.html?m=1|website=gcsstars.com|publisher=GCS Stars – Football in Bengaluru|date=21 November 2015|archive-date=21 August 2023|access-date=23 September 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230821082849/https://www.gcsstars.com/2015/11/south-united-lose-to-ongc-bows-out-of.html?m=1|location=Bengaluru}}</ref> that competes in the [[Bangalore Football League#BDFA Super Division|BDFA Super Division]]. They have also competed in the [[I-League 2|I-League 2nd Division]],<ref name="20192DIV"/><ref>{{cite web |title=South United FC launches jersey ahead of 2019/20 season |url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/south-united-fc-launches-jersey-ahead-of-2019-20-season |website=Sportskeeda |access-date=12 December 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191212132755/https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/south-united-fc-launches-jersey-ahead-of-2019-20-season |archive-date=12 December 2019 |language=en-us |date=29 October 2019}}</ref> then second tier of [[Indian football league system]].<ref>{{cite news|first=Rahul|last=Bhutani|title=I-League Division 2 : Mohammedan Sporting, Mumbai Tigers Start As Favorites|website=thehardtackle.com|publisher=The Hard Tackle|url=http://www.thehardtackle.com/2013/i-league-division-2-mohammedan-sporting-mumbai-tigers-start-as-favorites/|date=29 March 2013|access-date=30 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130522073914/http://www.thehardtackle.com/2013/i-league-division-2-mohammedan-sporting-mumbai-tigers-start-as-favorites/|archive-date=22 May 2013}}</ref> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
South United Football Club was founded on 16 August 2012 in [[Bangalore]] with the long-term goal of providing a base for youngsters, not only in the city but entire southern region, to take up football as a professional career.<ref name=2012Start>{{cite web|last=Sridhar|first=Shrivathsa|title=Bangalore gets new pro football club|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-08-19/top-stories/33272756_1_football-club-ksfa-president-ar-khaleel-bangalore|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130103094928/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-08-19/top-stories/33272756_1_football-club-ksfa-president-ar-khaleel-bangalore|url-status=dead|archive-date=3 January 2013|work=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=27 January 2013}}</ref> | South United Football Club was founded on 16 August 2012 in [[Bangalore]] with the long-term goal of providing a base for youngsters, not only in the city but entire southern region, to take up football as a professional career.<ref name=2012Start>{{cite web|last=Sridhar|first=Shrivathsa|title=Bangalore gets new pro football club|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-08-19/top-stories/33272756_1_football-club-ksfa-president-ar-khaleel-bangalore|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130103094928/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-08-19/top-stories/33272756_1_football-club-ksfa-president-ar-khaleel-bangalore|url-status=dead|archive-date=3 January 2013|work=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=27 January 2013}}</ref> | ||
South United roped in [[Raman Vijayan]] as | In 2013, South United roped in [[Raman Vijayan]] as new head coach and [[Noel Wilson]] as their team mentor.<ref>{{Cite web |title=SUFC rope in Wilson as team mentor |work=Deccan Herald |date=5 March 2013 |access-date=11 March 2019 |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/content/316716/sufc-rope-wilson-team-mentor.html |archive-date=15 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210415071137/https://www.deccanherald.com/content/316716/sufc-rope-wilson-team-mentor.html |url-status=live }}</ref> They began their league journey on 6 December 2012 in the [[2012–13 BDFA Super Division]],<ref>{{cite web|last=|first=|title=BDFA Super Division Fixtures and Results – 2012–13|url=http://www.gcsstars.com/2012/12/bdfa-super-division-fixtures-and.html|work=GardenCity Soccer Stars|date=3 December 2012|access-date=6 December 2012|archive-date=27 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210127105559/https://www.gcsstars.com/2012/12/bdfa-super-division-fixtures-and.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> at the [[Bangalore Football Stadium]] against Army Service Corps where the club won 2–0 with former [[I-League]] player, [[Gunashekar Vignesh]], scoring the first ever goal for the club in the 47th minute,<ref>{{cite web|title=South United start in promising style|url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/296829/south-united-start-promising-style.html|work=Deccan Herald|accessdate=27 January 2013|archive-date=2 April 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402132019/http://www.deccanherald.com/content/296829/south-united-start-promising-style.html|url-status=live}}</ref> ending campaign as runners-up. | ||
South United competed for the first time in [[2013 I-League 2nd Division]]. They started their journey in the country's second division by 3–4 loss to [[Luangmual F.C.|Luangmual FC]] on March 11, 2013.<ref>{{cite web|title=Luangmual FC has the last laugh|url=https://www.thehindu.com/sport/football/luangmual-fc-has-the-last-laugh/article4497957.ece | South United competed for the first time in [[2013 I-League 2nd Division]]. They started their journey in the country's second division by 3–4 loss to [[Luangmual F.C.|Luangmual FC]] on March 11, 2013.<ref>{{cite web|title=Luangmual FC has the last laugh|url=https://www.thehindu.com/sport/football/luangmual-fc-has-the-last-laugh/article4497957.ece/|work=The Hindu|date=11 March 2013|accessdate=13 January 2019|archive-date=16 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220416060648/https://www.thehindu.com/sport/football/luangmual-fc-has-the-last-laugh/article4497957.ece/amp/|url-status=live}}</ref> This followed by two 1–0 defeats against [[Vasco S.C.]] and [[Southern Samity]].<ref>{{cite web|title=I-League division II round-up: South United FC and Southern Samity at opposite ends|url=https://www.goal.com/en-india/news/1838/i-league-division-ii/2013/03/17/3830971/i-league-division-ii-round-up-south-united-fc-and-southern|work=Goal.com|date=17 March 2013|accessdate=13 January 2019|archive-date=14 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190114044415/https://www.goal.com/en-india/news/1838/i-league-division-ii/2013/03/17/3830971/i-league-division-ii-round-up-south-united-fc-and-southern|url-status=live}}</ref> South United won their first match in the second division by beating [[Hindustan F.C.]] 2–0 on March 20, 2013.<ref>{{cite web|title=South United keep hopes alive|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/amp?params=LzIwMTMvMDMvMjAvMzExNDkx|work=Deccan Herald|date=20 March 2013|accessdate=13 January 2019|archive-date=14 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190114044439/https://www.deccanherald.com/amp?params=LzIwMTMvMDMvMjAvMzExNDkx|url-status=live}}</ref> The club failed to go further in the league finishing fifth with two wins, a draw and four losses in qualifying Group C. | ||
South United pulled out of second division next season after [[All India Football Federation|AIFF]]'s decided to end financial support to second division clubs.<ref>{{cite web|title=Delhi's only club Hindustan FC says it can't bear expenses in I-League 2|url=https:// | South United pulled out of second division next season after [[All India Football Federation|AIFF]]'s decided to end financial support to second division clubs.<ref>{{cite web|title=Delhi's only club Hindustan FC says it can't bear expenses in I-League 2|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/i-league/Delhis-only-club-Hindustan-FC-says-it-cant-bear-expenses-in-I-League-2/articleshow/21104679.cms|work=Times of India|date=16 July 2013|access-date=13 January 2019|archive-date=16 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220416060649/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/i-league/Delhis-only-club-Hindustan-FC-says-it-cant-bear-expenses-in-I-League-2/articleshow/21104679.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
The club won their premier victory at Kolhapur with the prestigious Kedari Redekar United Cup by beating Pune FC. | The club won their premier victory at Kolhapur with the prestigious Kedari Redekar United Cup by beating Pune FC. | ||
South United were the runners up of the [[2014–15 | South United were the runners up of the [[2014–15 BDFA Super Division]]. | ||
In April, 2015, the club was taken over by Sharan Parikh, a Mumbai-based businessman.<ref>{{cite news|title=South United in new hands|url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/471870/south-united-hands.html#top|ref=4|access-date=18 April 2015|archive-date=18 April 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150418100525/http://www.deccanherald.com/content/471870/south-united-hands.html#top|url-status=live}}</ref> | In April, 2015, the club was taken over by Sharan Parikh, a Mumbai-based businessman.<ref>{{cite news|title=South United in new hands|url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/471870/south-united-hands.html#top|ref=4|access-date=18 April 2015|archive-date=18 April 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150418100525/http://www.deccanherald.com/content/471870/south-united-hands.html#top|publisher=The Deccan Herald}}</ref> They returned to second division in [[2018–19 I-League 2nd Division|2018–19 season]].<ref name="20192DIV">{{cite web|title=League Committee Meets at AIFF HQ in New Delhi|url=https://www.the-aiff.com/news-center-details.htm?id=9352|work=AIFF|date=7 December 2018|access-date=13 January 2019|archive-date=9 December 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181209124743/https://www.the-aiff.com/news-center-details.htm?id=9352|url-status=live}}</ref> In August 2019, former [[Manchester City]] player [[Terry Phelan]] was appointed as technical director.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/bangalore-club-south-united-fc-aim-stars-by-appointing-former-manchester-city-player-terry-phelan-804051|title=Bengaluru's South United FC gets Manchester City player Terry Phelan as Director|website=ibtimes.co.in|date=23 August 2019|access-date=16 February 2021|archive-date=14 September 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190914012643/https://www.ibtimes.co.in/bangalore-club-south-united-fc-aim-stars-by-appointing-former-manchester-city-player-terry-phelan-804051}}</ref> | ||
South United | South United were the Champions of the BDFA 'A' Division 2022-23 Season. | ||
==Home ground== | ==Home ground== | ||
[[File:Enhanced photo of the New Bengaluru Football Stadium on a matchday.jpg|thumb|New Bengaluru Football Stadium in [[Karnataka]], used as home ground of South United.]] | [[File:Enhanced photo of the New Bengaluru Football Stadium on a matchday.jpg|thumb|New Bengaluru Football Stadium in [[Karnataka]], used as home ground of South United.]] | ||
South United plays its home matches at the [[Bangalore Football Stadium]],<ref>{{cite web|title=South United FC start 2018-19 BDFA Super Division season with win over ADE|url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/south-united-fc-start-2018-19-bdfa-super-division-season-with-win-over-ade|website=sportskeeda.com|access-date=5 October 2020|language=en-us|date=24 October 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201008224101/https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/south-united-fc-start-2018-19-bdfa-super-division-season-with-win-over-ade|archive-date=8 October 2020}}</ref> an [[Astroturf]] stadium located in the Garden city.<ref>{{cite news |title=Defending Champions Bengaluru FC all set for BDFA Super Division League |url=https://www.bengalurufc.com/2019/bfc-b/defending-champions-bengaluru-fc-set-bdfa-super-division-league/ |access-date=12 December 2019 |work=BengaluruFC.com |date=12 November 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191212133235/https://www.bengalurufc.com/2019/bfc-b/defending-champions-bengaluru-fc-set-bdfa-super-division-league/ |archive-date=12 December 2019}}</ref> | South United plays its home matches at the [[Bangalore Football Stadium]],<ref>{{cite web|title=South United FC start 2018-19 BDFA Super Division season with win over ADE|url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/south-united-fc-start-2018-19-bdfa-super-division-season-with-win-over-ade|website=sportskeeda.com|access-date=5 October 2020|language=en-us|date=24 October 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201008224101/https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/south-united-fc-start-2018-19-bdfa-super-division-season-with-win-over-ade|archive-date=8 October 2020}}</ref> an [[Astroturf]] stadium located in the Garden city.<ref>{{cite news |title=Defending Champions Bengaluru FC all set for BDFA Super Division League |url=https://www.bengalurufc.com/2019/bfc-b/defending-champions-bengaluru-fc-set-bdfa-super-division-league/ |access-date=12 December 2019 |work=BengaluruFC.com |date=12 November 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191212133235/https://www.bengalurufc.com/2019/bfc-b/defending-champions-bengaluru-fc-set-bdfa-super-division-league/ |archive-date=12 December 2019}}</ref> South United also has its own state-of-the-art facility in the heart of Bangalore in Ulsoor. | ||
==Kit manufacturers and shirt sponsors== | ==Kit manufacturers and shirt sponsors== | ||
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!Period | !Period | ||
!Kit | !Kit Partner | ||
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| | |2019 - 2020 | ||
|Vector X | |Vector X | ||
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|2022 - 2023 | |||
|adidas | |||
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|2023 - 2024 | |||
|PUMA India | |||
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|2024 - 2025 | |||
|PUMA India | |||
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! Position | ! Position | ||
! [[Federation Cup (India)|Federation Cup]]'''/'''[[Super Cup (India)|Super Cup]] | ! [[Federation Cup (India)|Federation Cup]]'''/'''[[Super Cup (India)|Super Cup]] | ||
!colspan=1|[[AFC Champions League]] | !colspan=1|[[AFC Champions League Elite]] | ||
!colspan=1|[[AFC Cup]] | !colspan=1|[[AFC Cup]] | ||
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|align=center|16 | |align=center|16 | ||
|align=center| Group | |align=center| Group stage | ||
|align=center| TBD | |align=center| TBD | ||
|align=center| DNQ | |align=center| DNQ | ||
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;Key | ;Key | ||
*DNQ = | *DNQ = did not qualify | ||
*DNP = Did not play | *DNP = Did not play | ||
*TBD = To be decided | *TBD = To be decided | ||
*TBA = To be added | *TBA = To be added | ||
*PR = | *PR = Preliminary Round | ||
===Season=== | ===Season=== | ||
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| DNQ | | DNQ | ||
| {{flagicon|IND}} | | {{flagicon|IND}} Amoes Do | ||
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===Managerial history=== | ===Managerial history=== | ||
{{Updated|9 October 2023}} | |||
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!Name!!Nationality!!From!!class="unsortable"|To!!P!!W!!D!!L!!GF!!GA!!Win% | !Name!!Nationality!!From!!class="unsortable"|To!!P!!W!!D!!L!!GF!!GA!!Win%!!Ref. | ||
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|align=left|{{IND}} | |align=left|{{IND}} | ||
|align=left| 2012 | |align=left| 2012 | ||
|align=left| 2014 | |align=left| 2014 | ||
{{WDL|7|2|1|4|for=12|against=12}} | {{WDL|7|2|1|4|for=12|against=12}} | ||
|<ref>{{cite news|title=Raman Vijayan to use his wealth of experience|url=http://www.thehindu.com/sport/football/raman-vijayan-to-use-his-wealth-of-experience/article6908701.ece|access-date=1 July 2015|work=The Hindu|date=18 February 2015|archive-date=28 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210728113849/https://www.thehindu.com/sport/football/raman-vijayan-to-use-his-wealth-of-experience/article6908701.ece}}</ref> | |||
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|scope=row style=text-align:left| | |scope=row style=text-align:left| [[Miki Lladó]] | ||
|align=left|{{ESP}} | |align=left|{{ESP}} | ||
|align=left| 2018 | |align=left| 2018 | ||
|align=left| 2019 | |align=left| 2019 | ||
{{WDL|5|0|2|3|for=5|against=12}} | {{WDL|5|0|2|3|for=5|against=12}} | ||
|<ref>[https://www.mykhel.com/amphtml/football/south-united-football-club-unveils-spaniard-miquel-llado-as-coach-101756.html South United Football Club unveils Spaniard Miquel Llado as coach]. {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210814162702/https://www.mykhel.com/amphtml/football/south-united-football-club-unveils-spaniard-miquel-llado-as-coach-101756.html |date=14 August 2021 }}. ''mykhel.com''. Retrieved 14 August 2021.</ref> | |||
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|scope=row style=text-align:left| | |scope=row style=text-align:left| | ||
[[Noel Wilson]] | [[Noel Wilson]] | ||
|align=left|{{IND}} | |align=left|{{IND}} | ||
|align=left| 2019 | |align=left| 2019 | ||
|align=left| 2019 | |align=left| 2019 | ||
{{WDL|3|1|2|0|for=1|against=0}} | {{WDL|3|1|2|0|for=1|against=0}} | ||
|<ref>[https://www.thesportsmirror.com/2013/03/noel-wilson-joins-south-united-fc/ Noel Wilson joins South United FC].{{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210728114959/https://www.thesportsmirror.com/2013/03/noel-wilson-joins-south-united-fc/ |date=28 July 2021 }}. ''thesportsmirror.com''. Retrieved 28 July 2021.</ref> | |||
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|scope=row style=text-align:left| | |scope=row style=text-align:left| | ||
[[Alfred Fernandes]] | [[Alfred Fernandes]] | ||
|align=left|{{IND}} | |align=left|{{IND}} | ||
|align=left| 2019 | |align=left| 2019 | ||
|align=left| 2020 | |align=left| 2020 | ||
{{WDL|0|0|0|0|for=1|against=0}} | {{WDL|0|0|0|0|for=1|against=0}} | ||
|<ref>[https://www.arunfoot.com/south-united-fc-appoint-alfred-fernandes-as-new-head-coach/ South United FC appoint Alfred Fernandes as new head coach]. {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210728114801/https://www.arunfoot.com/south-united-fc-appoint-alfred-fernandes-as-new-head-coach/amp/ |date=28 July 2021 }}. ''Arunfoot.com''. Retrieved 28 July 2021.</ref> | |||
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==Honours== | ==Honours== | ||
===League=== | ===League=== | ||
* '''[[Bangalore Super Division]]''' | * '''[[Bangalore Football League#BDFA Super Division|BDFA Super Division]]''' | ||
**Runners-up (4): [[2012–13 | **Runners-up (4): [[2012–13 BDFA Super Division|2012–13]], [[2013–14 BDFA Super Division|2013–14]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://dreamunited.org/bangalore_super_division_league.html|title=Bangalore Super Division 2013–14|access-date=4 May 2014|website=dreamunited.org|archive-date=4 May 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140504224338/http://dreamunited.org/bangalore_super_division_league.html|url-status=live}}</ref> [[2014–15 BDFA Super Division|2014–15]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gcsstars.com/2015/02/bdfa-super-division-league-2014-15.html|title=BDFA Super Division League 2014-15 - Fixture & Results|date=9 February 2015|website=gcsstars.com|access-date=23 February 2021|archive-date=3 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210303212630/https://www.gcsstars.com/2015/02/bdfa-super-division-league-2014-15.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-sports/asc-wins-its-firstever-super-division-title/article7030206.ece|title=ASC wins its first-ever Super Division title|date=25 March 2015|website=The Hindu|access-date=23 February 2021|archive-date=16 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220416060652/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-sports/asc-wins-its-firstever-super-division-title/article7030206.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> [[2015–16 BDFA Super Division|2015–16]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gcsstars.com/2015/03/points-table-bdfa-division-2014-15.html|title=Points Table: BDFA A Division - 2014-15|website=gcsstars.com|access-date=23 February 2021|archive-date=2 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210302161324/https://www.gcsstars.com/2015/03/points-table-bdfa-division-2014-15.html|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
*Bangalore 'A' Division | |||
**Champions: 2022–23 | |||
===Others=== | ===Others=== | ||
*'''Kedari Redekar Football Tournament''' | *'''Kedari Redekar Football Tournament''' | ||
**Champions (1): 2012<ref>{{cite news|title=Kedari Redekar Football Tournament: South United emerges as the winner|url=http://www.gcsstars.com/2012/11/|access-date=22 March 2018| | **Champions (1): 2012<ref>{{cite news|title=Kedari Redekar Football Tournament: South United emerges as the winner|url=http://www.gcsstars.com/2012/11/|access-date=22 March 2018|website=gcsstars.com|publisher=GCS Stars|date=19 November 2012|archive-date=23 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180323092344/http://www.gcsstars.com/2012/11/|location=Bengaluru}}</ref> | ||
*'''South Indian Inter-state Invitational Cup''' | |||
**Champions (1): 2015<ref name="9 years">{{cite news|title=9 Years of South United|url=https://sufcindia.com/9-years-of-south-united/|website=sufcindia.com|publisher=South United Football Club|date=16 August 2021|archive-date=21 August 2023|access-date=23 September 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230821080657/https://sufcindia.com/9-years-of-south-united/|location=Bengaluru}}</ref> | |||
*'''Gadhinglaj United Cup''' | |||
**Third place (1): 2015<ref name="9 years"/> | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
'''Cited sources''' | |||
{{reflist|2}} | {{reflist|2}} | ||
'''Further reading''' | |||
*{{cite web|url=https://www.the-aiff.com/match-center/cms/23058|title=BDFA Men's Super Division League 2023–24 {{!}} South United FC 3–3 FC Bengaluru United (9 November 2023)|date=9 November 2023|access-date=28 November 2023|location=Bengaluru|website=the-aiff.com|publisher=[[All India Football Federation]]|archive-date=28 November 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231128154535/https://www.the-aiff.com/match-center/cms/23058}} | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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| Full name | South United Football Club | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | SUFC | ||
| Founded | 16 August 2012 | ||
| Ground | South United Football Club, Ulsoor | ||
| Owner | Sharan Parikh[1] | ||
| League | BDFA Super Division | ||
| Website | Club website | ||
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South United Football Club is an Indian professional football club based in Bangalore, Karnataka,[2][3] that competes in the BDFA Super Division. They have also competed in the I-League 2nd Division,[4][5] then second tier of Indian football league system.[6]
History[edit | edit source]
South United Football Club was founded on 16 August 2012 in Bangalore with the long-term goal of providing a base for youngsters, not only in the city but entire southern region, to take up football as a professional career.[7]
In 2013, South United roped in Raman Vijayan as new head coach and Noel Wilson as their team mentor.[8] They began their league journey on 6 December 2012 in the 2012–13 BDFA Super Division,[9] at the Bangalore Football Stadium against Army Service Corps where the club won 2–0 with former I-League player, Gunashekar Vignesh, scoring the first ever goal for the club in the 47th minute,[10] ending campaign as runners-up.
South United competed for the first time in 2013 I-League 2nd Division. They started their journey in the country's second division by 3–4 loss to Luangmual FC on March 11, 2013.[11] This followed by two 1–0 defeats against Vasco S.C. and Southern Samity.[12] South United won their first match in the second division by beating Hindustan F.C. 2–0 on March 20, 2013.[13] The club failed to go further in the league finishing fifth with two wins, a draw and four losses in qualifying Group C.
South United pulled out of second division next season after AIFF's decided to end financial support to second division clubs.[14]
The club won their premier victory at Kolhapur with the prestigious Kedari Redekar United Cup by beating Pune FC.
South United were the runners up of the 2014–15 BDFA Super Division.
In April, 2015, the club was taken over by Sharan Parikh, a Mumbai-based businessman.[15] They returned to second division in 2018–19 season.[4] In August 2019, former Manchester City player Terry Phelan was appointed as technical director.[16]
South United were the Champions of the BDFA 'A' Division 2022-23 Season.
Home ground[edit | edit source]
South United plays its home matches at the Bangalore Football Stadium,[17] an Astroturf stadium located in the Garden city.[18] South United also has its own state-of-the-art facility in the heart of Bangalore in Ulsoor.
Kit manufacturers and shirt sponsors[edit | edit source]
| Period | Kit Partner |
|---|---|
| 2019 - 2020 | Vector X |
| 2022 - 2023 | adidas |
| 2023 - 2024 | PUMA India |
| 2024 - 2025 | PUMA India |
Players[edit | edit source]
First-team squad[edit | edit source]
- As of 31 July 2019
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Records[edit | edit source]
| Season | Division | Teams | Position | Federation Cup/Super Cup | AFC Champions League Elite | AFC Cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2 | 26 | 17 | DNQ | DNQ | DNQ |
| 2014–2018 | Did not participate | DNQ | DNQ | |||
| 2018–19 | 2 | 16 | Group stage | TBD | DNQ | DNQ |
- Key
- DNQ = did not qualify
- DNP = Did not play
- TBD = To be decided
- TBA = To be added
- PR = Preliminary Round
Season[edit | edit source]
- As of 13 January 2018
| Year | Division | League | League Cup |
Top Scorer(s) | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pos. | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts | Player(s) | Goals | ||||
| 2013 | 2 | PR | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 12 | 7 | DNQ |  Amoes Do
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5 | |
| 2014–18 | Did not participate | ||||||||||||
| 2018–19 | 2 | 4th | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 5 | TBD | TBD | TBD | |
Managerial history[edit | edit source]
- As of 9 October 2023
| Name | Nationality | From | To | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Win% | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India
|
2012 | 2014 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 12 | 28.57 | [19] | |
| Miki Lladó |  Spain
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2018 | 2019 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 0.00 | [20] |
| India
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2019 | 2019 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 33.33 | [21] | |
| India
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2019 | 2020 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | [22] | |
| Sachin Badadhe | India
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2022 | Present |
Honours[edit | edit source]
League[edit | edit source]
- BDFA Super Division
- Bangalore 'A' Division
- Champions: 2022–23
Others[edit | edit source]
- Kedari Redekar Football Tournament
- Champions (1): 2012[27]
- South Indian Inter-state Invitational Cup
- Champions (1): 2015[28]
- Gadhinglaj United Cup
- Third place (1): 2015[28]
References[edit | edit source]
Cited sources
- ↑ "Sharan Parikh". businessworld.in. Archived from the original on 12 August 2020. Retrieved 13 March 2021.
- ↑ Ferrao, Christal (18 May 2018). "How a Bengaluru football club is helping the underprivileged by sourcing local talent". www.thenewsminute.com. The News Minute. Archived from the original on 20 December 2019.
- ↑ "South United lose to ONGC, bows out of Gadhinglaj United Cup". gcsstars.com. Bengaluru: GCS Stars – Football in Bengaluru. 21 November 2015. Archived from the original on 21 August 2023. Retrieved 23 September 2018.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "League Committee Meets at AIFF HQ in New Delhi". AIFF. 7 December 2018. Archived from the original on 9 December 2018. Retrieved 13 January 2019.
- ↑ "South United FC launches jersey ahead of 2019/20 season". Sportskeeda. 29 October 2019. Archived from the original on 12 December 2019. Retrieved 12 December 2019.
- ↑ Bhutani, Rahul (29 March 2013). "I-League Division 2 : Mohammedan Sporting, Mumbai Tigers Start As Favorites". thehardtackle.com. The Hard Tackle. Archived from the original on 22 May 2013. Retrieved 30 December 2021.
- ↑ Sridhar, Shrivathsa. "Bangalore gets new pro football club". The Times of India. Retrieved 27 January 2013.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ "SUFC rope in Wilson as team mentor". Deccan Herald. 5 March 2013. Archived from the original on 15 April 2021. Retrieved 11 March 2019.
- ↑ "BDFA Super Division Fixtures and Results – 2012–13". GardenCity Soccer Stars. 3 December 2012. Archived from the original on 27 January 2021. Retrieved 6 December 2012.
- ↑ "South United start in promising style". Deccan Herald. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 27 January 2013.
- ↑ "Luangmual FC has the last laugh". The Hindu. 11 March 2013. Archived from the original on 16 April 2022. Retrieved 13 January 2019.
- ↑ "I-League division II round-up: South United FC and Southern Samity at opposite ends". Goal.com. 17 March 2013. Archived from the original on 14 January 2019. Retrieved 13 January 2019.
- ↑ "South United keep hopes alive". Deccan Herald. 20 March 2013. Archived from the original on 14 January 2019. Retrieved 13 January 2019.
- ↑ "Delhi's only club Hindustan FC says it can't bear expenses in I-League 2". Times of India. 16 July 2013. Archived from the original on 16 April 2022. Retrieved 13 January 2019.
- ↑ "South United in new hands". The Deccan Herald. Archived from the original on 18 April 2015. Retrieved 18 April 2015.
- ↑ "Bengaluru's South United FC gets Manchester City player Terry Phelan as Director". ibtimes.co.in. 23 August 2019. Archived from the original on 14 September 2019. Retrieved 16 February 2021.
- ↑ "South United FC start 2018-19 BDFA Super Division season with win over ADE". sportskeeda.com. 24 October 2018. Archived from the original on 8 October 2020. Retrieved 5 October 2020.
- ↑ "Defending Champions Bengaluru FC all set for BDFA Super Division League". BengaluruFC.com. 12 November 2019. Archived from the original on 12 December 2019. Retrieved 12 December 2019.
- ↑ "Raman Vijayan to use his wealth of experience". The Hindu. 18 February 2015. Archived from the original on 28 July 2021. Retrieved 1 July 2015.
- ↑ South United Football Club unveils Spaniard Miquel Llado as coach. Archived 14 August 2021 at the Wayback Machine. mykhel.com. Retrieved 14 August 2021.
- ↑ Noel Wilson joins South United FC.Archived 28 July 2021 at the Wayback Machine. thesportsmirror.com. Retrieved 28 July 2021.
- ↑ South United FC appoint Alfred Fernandes as new head coach. Archived 28 July 2021 at the Wayback Machine. Arunfoot.com. Retrieved 28 July 2021.
- ↑ "Bangalore Super Division 2013–14". dreamunited.org. Archived from the original on 4 May 2014. Retrieved 4 May 2014.
- ↑ "BDFA Super Division League 2014-15 - Fixture & Results". gcsstars.com. 9 February 2015. Archived from the original on 3 March 2021. Retrieved 23 February 2021.
- ↑ "ASC wins its first-ever Super Division title". The Hindu. 25 March 2015. Archived from the original on 16 April 2022. Retrieved 23 February 2021.
- ↑ "Points Table: BDFA A Division - 2014-15". gcsstars.com. Archived from the original on 2 March 2021. Retrieved 23 February 2021.
- ↑ "Kedari Redekar Football Tournament: South United emerges as the winner". gcsstars.com. Bengaluru: GCS Stars. 19 November 2012. Archived from the original on 23 March 2018. Retrieved 22 March 2018.
- ↑ 28.0 28.1 "9 Years of South United". sufcindia.com. Bengaluru: South United Football Club. 16 August 2021. Archived from the original on 21 August 2023. Retrieved 23 September 2018.
Further reading
- "BDFA Men's Super Division League 2023–24 | South United FC 3–3 FC Bengaluru United (9 November 2023)". the-aiff.com. Bengaluru: All India Football Federation. 9 November 2023. Archived from the original on 28 November 2023. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
External links[edit | edit source]
- South United FC profile at Soccerway.
- Official team page at Facebook.