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| clubname = Kerala United Football Club
| clubname = Kerala United Football Club
| image = Official logo of Kerala United FC.svg
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| fullname = Kerala United Football Club<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://khelnow.com/football/united-world-group-quartz-fc-takeover-renamed-kerala-united-fc|title=Kerala United FC: Calicut club renamed after United World Group takeover|access-date=15 April 2021|website=Khel Now}}</ref>
| fullname = Kerala United Football Club<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://khelnow.com/football/united-world-group-quartz-fc-takeover-renamed-kerala-united-fc|title=Kerala United FC: Calicut club renamed after United World Group takeover|access-date=15 April 2021|website=Khel Now}}</ref>
| nickname = ''[[Hornbill|The Hornbills]]''
| nickname = [[Hornbill|The Hornbills]]
| founded = {{Start date and age|1976}} (as ''Calicut Quartz FC'')<br />
| founded = {{Start date and age|1976}} (as ''Calicut Quartz FC'')<ref>{{cite news|last1=Kumar|first1=Ajith|title=Quartz SC goes on signing spree|url=http://www.thehindu.com/sport/football/quartz-sc-goes-on-signing-spree/article3935609.ece|access-date=26 September 2012|publisher=The Hindu|date=26 September 2012}}</ref><br />
{{Start date and age|2020}} (rebranded as ''Kerala United FC'')
{{Start date and age|2020}} (rebranded as ''Kerala United FC'')
| ground = Seethi Haji Stadium, [[Edavanna]], [[Kerala]]
| ground = Seethi Haji Stadium, [[Edavanna]], [[Kerala]]
| capacity = 3,000
| capacity = 30,000
| owner = [[Jan Van Winckel]]<br />[[Abdullah bin Musa'ad bin Abdulaziz Al Saud|United World Group]]
| owner = [[Abdullah bin Musa'ad bin Abdulaziz Al Saud|United World Group]]
| mgrtitle = Head coach
| mgrtitle = Head coach
| manager = [[Vacant]]
| manager = [[Bino George]]
| league = [[Kerala Premier League]]
| league = [[I-League Second Division]] <br /> [[Kerala Premier League]]
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| website = http://www.kufc.co.in/
| current = 2020–21 Kerala Premier League
| current = 2020–21 Kerala Premier League
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| website = http://kufc.co.in/
| stadium = [[Malappuram District Sports Complex Stadium|Payyanad Stadium]], [[Manjeri]], [[Kerala]]
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'''Kerala United Football Club''' is an [[India]]n professional [[association football|football]] club based in [[Edavanna]], [[Malappuram District|Malappuram]], [[Kerala]]. Founded in 1975 as '''Calicut Quartz FC''',<ref>{{cite news|last1=Kumar|first1=Ajith|title=Quartz SC goes on signing spree|url=http://www.thehindu.com/sport/football/quartz-sc-goes-on-signing-spree/article3935609.ece|access-date=26 September 2012|newspaper=The Hindu|date=26 September 2012}}</ref> the club was an amateur and academy side during its early years. In December 2011, they announced their intention to turn professional and qualified for the [[I-League 2nd Division]], the third tier of [[Football in India|Indian club football]].<ref name="deccanchronicle1">{{cite web | url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/sport/local-sports/football-quartz-raises-hopes-139 | title=Football: Quartz Raises hope | website=Deccan Chronicle | date=1 January 2012 | access-date=4 January 2012 }}</ref>


The club spent a season [[2012 I-League 2nd Division|2012-13]] in the second division and later played in the [[Kerala Premier League]] in [[2017–18 Kerala Premier League]].<ref>{{cite web|title=KPL 2018-19 Matches|url=http://keralafa.com/kerala-premier-league-2018-19/|website=KFA|access-date=16 December 2018}}</ref> After the takeover of Quartz FC in 2020 by United World Group, the club was rebranded as Kerala United FC.<ref name="quartzsheff">{{cite web |last1=Muralidharan |first1=Ashwin |title=Indian football: Kerala's football passion gets the Sheffield United seal of 'approval'! {{!}} Goal.com |url=https://www.goal.com/en/news/kozhikode-quartz-fc-indian-football-kerala-sheffield-united/1r8n8ywgeqvta1kudm0g9euuik |website=www.goal.com |access-date=19 October 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Sheffield Calicut Quartz’ new owner, Kerala United name|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2020/nov/21/sheffield-calicut-quartz-new-owner-kerala-united-name-2226027.html|access-date=2021-02-18|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>
'''Kerala United Football Club''' is an [[India]]n professional [[association football|football]] club based in [[Malappuram district|Malappuram]], [[Kerala]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=Newsroom|title=KUFC announces Manjeri Payyanad Stadium as their home stadium {{!}} Fanport English|url=https://en.fanport.in/football/kufc-announces-manjeri-payyanad-stadium-as-their-home-stadium/|access-date=2021-08-19|language=en-US}}</ref> Founded in 1976 as '''Calicut Quartz FC''',<ref>{{cite news|last1=Kumar|first1=Ajith|title=Quartz SC goes on signing spree|url=http://www.thehindu.com/sport/football/quartz-sc-goes-on-signing-spree/article3935609.ece|access-date=26 September 2012|newspaper=The Hindu|date=26 September 2012}}</ref> the club was an amateur and academy side during its early years. In December 2011, they announced  intention to turn professional and participated in the [[I-League 2nd Division]], the second tier of [[football in India|Indian club football]].<ref name="deccanchronicle1">{{cite web | url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/sport/local-sports/football-quartz-raises-hopes-139 | title=Football: Quartz Raises hope | website=Deccan Chronicle | date=1 January 2012 | access-date=4 January 2012 }}</ref>
The home ground of the club is Seethi Haji Stadium at [[Edavanna]].
 
The club spent a season [[2012 I-League 2nd Division|2012–13]] in the second division and later played in the [[Kerala Premier League]]. In [[2017–18 Kerala Premier League]] season, they finished as runners-up.<ref>{{cite web|title=KPL 2018-19 Matches|url=http://keralafa.com/kerala-premier-league-2018-19/|website=KFA|access-date=16 December 2018}}</ref><ref>[http://www.rsssf.com/tablesi/india-keralachamp.html India - List of Kerala League Champions] ''RSSSF''. Retrieved 17 August 2021</ref> After the takeover of Quartz FC in 2020 by United World Group, the club was rebranded as Kerala United FC.<ref name="quartzsheff">{{cite web |last1=Muralidharan |first1=Ashwin |title=Indian football: Kerala's football passion gets the Sheffield United seal of 'approval'! {{!}} Goal.com |url=https://www.goal.com/en/news/kozhikode-quartz-fc-indian-football-kerala-sheffield-united/1r8n8ywgeqvta1kudm0g9euuik |website=www.goal.com |access-date=19 October 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Sheffield Calicut Quartz’ new owner, Kerala United name|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2020/nov/21/sheffield-calicut-quartz-new-owner-kerala-united-name-2226027.html|access-date=2021-02-18|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> The club initially began their training at Seethi Haji Stadium at [[Edavanna]]. Later moved to [[Malappuram District Sports Complex & Football Academy|Malappuram District Sports Complex]], which is widely known as [[Payyanad Football Stadium, Malappuram|Payyanad Stadium]].<ref name=":0" />


==History==
==History==
Quartz Football Club was founded in 1976 in [[Kozhikode]], [[Kerala]] and since has been growing up step by step from district to state to national level. The Quartz Academy started in 2009 and has shown good promise.
Quartz Football Club was founded in 1976 in [[Kozhikode]], [[Kerala]] and since has been growing up step by step from district to state to national level.<ref>{{Cite web|title=United World Group, Owners of Sheffield United, Buy Kerala-Based Football Club|url=https://www.90min.com/in/posts/united-world-group-owners-of-sheffield-united-buy-kerala-based-football-club|access-date=2021-08-07|website=90min.com|language=en-IN}}</ref> The Quartz Academy started in 2009 and has shown good promise.{{Citation needed|date=August 2021}}


In December 2011, they were officially certified by the [[All India Football Federation]] to participate in the [[I-League 2nd Division]], the third tier of football in India. I-League players like [[Rino Anto]], [[Sabas Saleel]], K. Noushad, [[Manoj Thonipurakkal Manoharan|Manoj Manoharan]], Sherin Sam, Kamardeep Singh, Suji Kumar, [[Jayashelan Prasad|J. Prasad]], P.M. Britto, Salil Usman, Ajmaluddin and V.V. Farhad, the top-scorer and Player-of-the-Tournament at the [[2012 Santosh Trophy|last Santosh Trophy]], were signed by the club for [[2012 I-League 2nd Division]] but failed to gain promotion to the top tier.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Kumar P K|first1=Ajith|title=Quartz SC goes on signing spree|url=http://www.thehindu.com/sport/football/quartz-sc-goes-on-signing-spree/article3935609.ece|access-date=26 September 2012|publisher=The Hindu|date=26 September 2012}}</ref>
In December 2011, they were officially certified by the [[All India Football Federation]] to participate in the I-League 2nd Division. The [[I-League]] players like [[Rino Anto]], [[Sabas Saleel]], K. Noushad, [[Manoj Thonipurakkal Manoharan|Manoj Manoharan]], Sherin Sam, Kamardeep Singh, Suji Kumar, [[Jayashelan Prasad|J. Prasad]], P.M. Britto, Salil Usman, Ajmaluddin and V.V. Farhad, the top-scorer and player of the tournament at the [[2012 Santosh Trophy]], were signed by the club for [[2012 I-League 2nd Division]] but failed to gain promotion to the top tier.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Kumar P K|first1=Ajith|title=Quartz SC goes on signing spree|url=http://www.thehindu.com/sport/football/quartz-sc-goes-on-signing-spree/article3935609.ece|access-date=26 September 2012|publisher=The Hindu|date=26 September 2012}}</ref>


In November 2020, [[English Premier League]] Club [[Sheffield United]] have taken over Calicut Quartz and rebranded it as Kerala United FC. United World Group, the umbrella firm holding Sheffield, said in a statement that it envisages to make Kerala United a competitive, community-focused football club playing at the highest level possible in Indian football.
In November 2020, [[English Premier League]] Club [[Sheffield United]] have taken over Calicut Quartz and rebranded it as Kerala United FC. United World Group, the umbrella firm holding Sheffield, said in a statement that it envisages to make Kerala United a competitive, community-focused football club playing at the highest level possible in Indian football.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/sport/football/news/kerala-united-calicut-quartz-sheffield-19314578|title=Sheffield United owners seal takeover of India club Calicut Quartz and rename it Kerala United|website=examinerlive.co.uk|access-date=17 August 2021}}</ref>


{{Quote box | width=30% | align=right | quote=“Kerala is known to be the heart of Indian football and when it comes to passion and support, no fan base in India comes close to their love for the beautiful game. Our focus will be on cementing and strengthening the foundations of the club, building an academy and developing homegrown players,”|source= <small>'''Abdullah Al-Ghamdi''', CEO of [[Abdullah bin Musa'ad bin Abdulaziz Al Saud|United World Group]], after the takeover and rebranding of Kerala United FC.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sheffield Calicut Quartz’ new owner, Kerala United name|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2020/nov/21/sheffield-calicut-quartz-new-owner-kerala-united-name-2226027.amp|access-date=15 April 2021|website=New Indian Express}}</ref> </small> }}
{{Quote box | width=30% | align=right | quote=“Kerala is known to be the heart of Indian football and when it comes to passion and support, no fan base in India comes close to their love for the beautiful game. Our focus will be on cementing and strengthening the foundations of the club, building an academy and developing homegrown players,”|source= <small>'''Abdullah Al-Ghamdi''', CEO of [[Abdullah bin Musa'ad bin Abdulaziz Al Saud|United World Group]], after the takeover and rebranding of Kerala United FC.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sheffield Calicut Quartz’ new owner, Kerala United name|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2020/nov/21/sheffield-calicut-quartz-new-owner-kerala-united-name-2226027.amp|access-date=15 April 2021|website=New Indian Express}}</ref> </small> }}


P Haridas, who owned Calicut Quartz FC and is also the president of the Kozhikode District Football Association, said a Premier League club coming to the state will bring major changes to Kerala football.
P. Haridas, who owned Calicut Quartz FC and is also the president of the Kozhikode District Football Association, said a Premier League club coming to the state will bring major changes to Kerala football.
Company Director Akshay Das P said: “We’re looking for an overall development in the state, especially in Malabar.”
Company director Akshay Das said: “We’re looking for an overall development in the state, especially in Malabar.”


As Kerala United, they participated in the [[2020–21 Kerala Premier League]] and qualified for the knockout stages after finishing second in the Group-B with 12 points. Their campaign came to an end after loosing 4-2 in the semifinal to [[Gokulam Kerala FC]] at the [[Thrissur Municipal Corporation Stadium]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.onmanorama.com/sports/football/2021/04/19/kerala-premier-league-gokulam-kerala-kseb-final.html|title=KPL: Gokulam Kerala to meet KSEB in final|website=www.onmanorama.com/sports|access-date=29 June 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.goal.com/en-in/news/kerala-premier-league-2021-gokulam-kerala-champions/bbi2r5382ezv1siwqex6e8ypz|title=Kerala Premier League 2021: Gokulam Kerala defeat KSEB to be crowned champions|website=Goal.com|access-date=29 June 2021}}</ref>
As Kerala United, they participated in the [[2020–21 Kerala Premier League]] and qualified for the knockout stages after finishing second in the Group-B with 12 points. In the semi finals, regular time couldn't separate [[Gokulam Kerala FC]] and Kerala United FC, match ending goalless. They lost 4–2 on penalties at the [[Thrissur Municipal Corporation Stadium]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.onmanorama.com/sports/football/2021/04/19/kerala-premier-league-gokulam-kerala-kseb-final.html|title=KPL: Gokulam Kerala to meet KSEB in final|website=www.onmanorama.com/sports|access-date=29 June 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.goal.com/en-in/news/kerala-premier-league-2021-gokulam-kerala-champions/bbi2r5382ezv1siwqex6e8ypz|title=Kerala Premier League 2021: Gokulam Kerala defeat KSEB to be crowned champions|website=Goal.com|access-date=29 June 2021}}</ref>


==Crest and Colours==
==Crest and colours==
[[File:Great Hornbill Goa.jpg|thumb|alt=|150px|[[Great Hornbill]], the official state bird of [[Kerala]], from which the crest of Kerala United has derived]]
[[File:Great Hornbill Goa.jpg|thumb|alt=|150px|[[Great hornbill]], the official state bird of [[Kerala]], from which the crest of Kerala United has derived.]]
The United World Group had unveiled the crest after rebranding the club which features the [[Great Hornbill]], the official state bird of [[Kerala]].
The United World Group had unveiled the crest after rebranding the club which features the [[Great Hornbill]], the official state bird of [[Kerala]].


The primary colour of team is [[purple]] which dominates the team's home kit.
The primary colour of team is [[purple]] which dominates their home kit, with the hornbill crest in the right side, white shorts and white socks.


==Kit manufacturers and shirt sponsors==
==Kit manufacturers and shirt sponsors==
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!Shirt Sponsor
!Shirt Sponsor
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|-
| 2017–2018
|2013– 2014
| -
|[[Ramco Cements|Ramco]]
|-
| 2017– 2018
| rowspan="2" | [[Nivia Sports|Nivia]]
| rowspan="2" | [[Nivia Sports|Nivia]]
| ICL Fincorp
| ICL Fincorp
|-
|-
| 2018–2020
| 2018– 2020
| [[Ramco Cements|Ramco]]
| [[Ramco Cements|Ramco]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://footballnewsindia.in/kerala-premier-league-coming |title=KFA Announces Kerala Premier League |publisher=Football News India |access-date=16 May 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140517120805/http://footballnewsindia.in/kerala-premier-league-coming/ |archive-date=17 May 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
|-
|-
|2020–Present
|2020– 2021
| KESPO<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-02-08|title=Kerala premier league football championship kickoff in March - Malayalam MyKhel|url=https://malayalam.mykhel.com/football/kerala-premier-league-football-championship-kickoff-in-march-029170.html|access-date=15 April 2021|website=malayalam.mykhel.com|language=ml}}</ref>
| KESPO<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-02-08|title=Kerala premier league football championship kickoff in March - Malayalam MyKhel|url=https://malayalam.mykhel.com/football/kerala-premier-league-football-championship-kickoff-in-march-029170.html|access-date=15 April 2021|website=malayalam.mykhel.com|language=ml}}</ref>
| Micro Health Laboratories
| rowspan="2" | Micro Health Laboratories
|-
|2021–Present
|SEGA[https://www.starimpact.co.in/]
|}
|}


== Stadium ==
== Stadium ==
From 1977 Kerala United FC played all its home matches in the [[EMS Stadium]] which is located in the heart of the [[Kozhikode]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://kozhikode.com/importance.htm|title=football in Calicut|website=Kozhikode.com|access-date=20 February 2021}}</ref> The West stand is the largest and could accommodate the maximum number of people.
===Former venues===
Since 1977, Kerala United FC played its home matches at the [[EMS Stadium]] in [[Kozhikode]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://kozhikode.com/importance.htm|title=football in Calicut|website=Kozhikode.com|access-date=20 February 2021}}</ref>  
[[File:Kozhikode_EMS_Stadium.jpg|thumb|centre|250px|EMS Stadium on a matchday]]
[[File:Kozhikode_EMS_Stadium.jpg|thumb|centre|250px|EMS Stadium on a matchday]]
[[File:Seethi Haji Stadium.jpg|thumb|200px|A view of Seethi Haji Football Ground]]
In 2021, Kerala United FC shifted their base from [[Kozhikode]] to [[Malappuram]] district Seethi Haji Stadium, located in [[Edavanna]], as their training ground.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Reporter|first=Staff|date=2021-01-15|title=United World’s soccer team begins training|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/united-worlds-soccer-team-begins-training/article33581278.ece|access-date=2021-07-25|issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>[https://m.facebook.com/KeralaUnitedFC/videos/447509099724280/ Kerala United FC at Seethi Haji Stadium in Edavanna] ''Facebook.com''. Retrieved 15 April 2021</ref>


From 2021 Kerala United FC shifted their Base from Kozhikode to [[Malappuram]] District announced Seethi Haji Stadium, located in [[Edavanna]], as their new home ground.<ref>[https://m.facebook.com/KeralaUnitedFC/videos/447509099724280/ Kerala United FC at Seethi Haji Stadium in Edavanna] ''Facebook.com''. Retrieved 15 April 2021</ref>
===Current venue===
[[File:Seethi Haji Stadium.jpg|thumb|200px|A view of Seethi Haji Football Ground]]
[[File:Malappuram District Sports Complex Stadium.jpg|thumb|250px|A view of Malappuram District Sports Complex Stadium, Manjeri]]
The club plays its home games at the [[Malappuram District Sports Complex & Football Academy|Payyanad Stadium]] in nearby town called [[Manjeri]].<ref name=":0" />


==Support and rivalry==
==Support and rivalry==
 
===Supporters===
===Supporters===
During its time as Calicut Quartz FC, a club recognised [[Kozhikode]] fan club named '''''Rose Brigade''''' were the supporters since 2017.{{citation needed|date=November 2020}} The [[EMS Stadium]] had seen an average attendance of 45,000. The players and the coach had often acknowledged the fans' support in the success and called them "The 12th Man". Since the rebranding into Kerala United FC and the move into neighbouring [[Malappuram district|Malappuram]] the club is building a great fan following in the locality.
During its time as Calicut Quartz FC, a club recognised [[Kozhikode]] fan club named '''''Rose Brigade''''' were the supporters since 2017.{{citation needed|date=November 2020}} The [[EMS Stadium]] had seen an average attendance of 45,000. The players and the coach had often acknowledged the fans' support in the success and called them "The 12th Man". Since the rebranding into Kerala United FC and the move into neighbouring [[Malappuram district|Malappuram]] the club is building a great fan following in the locality.
 
===Rivalries===
===Rivalries===
During their time at [[Kozhikode]] as Calicut Quartz FC, they enjoyed an on field rivalry with another Kozhikode based side [[Gokulam Kerala FC]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://kozhikode.com/importance.htm|title=football in Calicut|website=Kozhikode.com|access-date=15 April 2021}}</ref> The first Kozhikode Derby match between the two teams took place in the final of [[2017–18 Kerala Premier League]], where [[Gokulam Kerala FC]] beat by two goals.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Welcome to Kerala Football Association|url=http://keralafa.com/|access-date=2021-07-02|website=Kerala FA|language=en-US}}</ref>
During their time at [[Kozhikode]] as Calicut Quartz FC, they enjoyed an on field rivalry with another Kozhikode based side [[Gokulam Kerala FC]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://kozhikode.com/importance.htm|title=football in Calicut|website=Kozhikode.com|access-date=15 April 2021}}</ref> The first Kozhikode Derby match between the two teams took place in the final of [[2017–18 Kerala Premier League]], where Calicut Quartz FC beat [[Gokulam Kerala FC]] beat 3–2.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Welcome to Kerala Football Association|url=http://keralafa.com/|access-date=2021-07-02|website=Kerala FA|language=en-US}}</ref> Upon change of ownership, team shifted its base from [[Kozhikode]] to [[Malappuram district|Malappuram District]] which introduced a new Malabar Derby in [[Kerala Premier League]]. First match after acquisition was in [[2020–21 Kerala Premier League]] semifinals, where two teams locked horns. The match ended goaless draw even after full time. Gokulam won 4–2 on penalties.<ref>{{Cite web|title=KPL: Gokulam Kerala to meet KSEB in final|url=https://www.onmanorama.com/sports/football/2021/04/19/kerala-premier-league-gokulam-kerala-kseb-final.html|access-date=2021-07-25|website=OnManorama}}</ref>
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==== Statistics ====
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align: center;"
{| class="sortable wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"
! scope="col" |Competition
! scope="col" |Played
! scope="col" |Kerala United wins
! scope="col" |Draws
! scope="col" |Gokulam wins
! scope="col" |Kerala United goals
! scope="col" |Gokulam goals
|-
! scope="row" |[[Kerala Premier League]]
|4
|1
|1
|2
|3
|6
|- class="sortbottom"
! scope="col" |'''Total'''
!4
!1
!1
!2
!3
!6
|}
 
==== Results ====
{| class="sortable wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"
! scope="col" |No
!Date
!Competition
! scope="col" |Venue
! scope="col" |Score
! scope="col" |Kerala United FC scorers/red cards
! scope="col" |[[Gokulam Kerala FC|Gokulam Kerala]] scorers/red cards
! scope="col" |Attendance
|-
|-
!
|4
!Overall* (Unofficial)
|19 April 2021
!Competitive Matches
|[[2020–21 Kerala Premier League]]
|[[Maharaja's College Stadium]], [[Ernakulam]]
|'''0–0'''
|
|
|Closed Doors
|-
|-
|'''Matches Played'''
|3
|3
|0
|3 June 2018
|[[2017–18 Kerala Premier League]]
|[[Thrissur Municipal Corporation Stadium|Municipal Corporation Stadium]], [[Thrissur]]
|'''0–2'''
|
|{{goal}} [[Brian Umony]], {{goal}} [[Arjun Jayaraj]]
|
|-
|2
|10 May 2018
|[[2017–18 Kerala Premier League]]
|[[EMS Corporation Stadium]], [[Kozhikode]]
|'''0–2'''
|
|{{goal}} [[Mohamed Salah (Indian footballer)|Mohamed Salah]], {{goal}} [[Usman Ashik]]
|
|-
|-
|'''Calicut Quartz FC'''
|1
|'''1'''
|25 April 2018
|'''0'''
|[[2017–18 Kerala Premier League]]
|[[EMS Corporation Stadium]], [[Kozhikode]]
|'''3–2'''
|{{goal}}{{goal}}{{goal}} Emmanuel Aidoo
|{{goal}} [[Sushanth Mathew]], {{goal}} Mama
|
|}
 
==== Honours ====
{| class="sortable wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"
! scope="col" |Competition
! scope="col" |Kerala United
! scope="col" |Gokulam
|-
|-
|'''[[Gokulam Kerala FC]]'''
|[[Kerala Premier League]]
|2
|0
|0
|2<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kerala Premier League: Gokulam Kerala defeat Quartz to be crowned champions {{!}} Goal.com|url=https://www.goal.com/en-in/news/kerala-premier-league-2018-gokulam-kerala-quartz-champions/1c8js7zwsj6vn186uxjkejoyf4|access-date=2021-07-25|website=www.goal.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Kerala Premier League 2021: Gokulam Kerala defeat KSEB to be crowned champions {{!}} Goal.com|url=https://www.goal.com/en/news/kerala-premier-league-2021-gokulam-kerala-champions/bbi2r5382ezv1siwqex6e8ypz|access-date=2021-07-25|website=www.goal.com}}</ref>
|-
|-
|'''Drawn'''
|[[I-League 2nd Division]]
|0
|0
|0
|0
|}
{{col-2}}
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align: center;"
|-
|-
!Major Trophies Won
|[[I-League]]
!International
|0
!National
|1<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-03-27|title=I-League 2020-21: Gokulam Kerala crowned champions|url=https://www.espn.in/football/indian-i-league/story/4347196/i-league-2020-21-gokulam-kerala-crowned-champions|access-date=2021-07-25|website=ESPN|language=en}}</ref>
!Total
|-
|-
|'''Calicut Quartz FC'''
|[[Super Cup (India)]]
|'''0'''
|0
|'''0'''
|0
|'''0'''
|-
|-
|'''[[Gokulam Kerala FC]]'''
|'''Total'''
|0
|0
|'''1'''
|3
|1
|}
|}
{{col-end}}
*(''Including Friendlies & Non-competitive matches'').


==Players==
==Players==


===First-team squad===
===First-team squad===
{{updated|04 May 2021}}
{{updated|7 August 2021}}
{{Fs start}}
{{Fs start}}
{{Fs player|no=2|nat=IND|pos=DF|name=Nidhin Krishna}}
{{Fs player|no=2|nat=IND|pos=DF|name=Nidhin Krishna}}
{{Fs player|no=3|nat=GHA|pos=MF|name=Stephen Abeiku}}
{{Fs player|no=|nat=BRA|pos=DF|name=[[Gabriel Lima Silva]]}}
{{Fs player|no=4|nat=IND|pos=DF|name=Muhammed Noufal K}}
{{Fs player|no=4|nat=IND|pos=DF|name=Muhammed Noufal K.}}
{{Fs player|no=6|nat=IND|pos=MF|name=Adersh Mattummal}}
{{Fs player|no=6|nat=IND|pos=MF|name=Adersh Mattummal}}
{{Fs player|no=7|nat=IND|pos=MF|name=Muhammed Shafeer}}
{{Fs player|no=7|nat=IND|pos=MF|name=Muhammed Shafeer}}
{{Fs player|no=9|nat=IND|pos=FW|name=Alocious Muthayyan}}
{{Fs player|no=10|nat=IND|pos=FW|name=[[H. A. Mohammedali|Hafis Mohammedali]]}}
{{Fs player|no=10|nat=IND|pos=FW|name=[[H. A. Mohammedali]]}}
{{Fs player|no=11|nat=IND|pos=FW|name=Bujair Valiyattu}}
{{Fs player|no=11|nat=IND|pos=FW|name=Bujair Valiyattu}}
{{Fs player|no=12|nat=IND|pos=DF|name=Sachu Siby}}
{{Fs player|no=12|nat=IND|pos=DF|name=Sachu Siby}}
{{Fs player|no=13|nat=IND|pos=MF|name=Hrishi Dath}}
{{Fs player|no=13|nat=IND|pos=MF|name=Hrishi Dath}}
{{Fs player|no=15|nat=IND|other=captain|pos=MF|name=[[Arjun Jayaraj]]}}
{{Fs player|no=15|nat=IND|other=captain|pos=MF|name=[[Arjun Jayaraj]]}}
{{Fs player|no=16|nat=IND|pos=FW|name=Arjun V}}
{{Fs player|no=16|nat=IND|pos=FW|name=Arjun V.}}
{{Fs player|no=21|nat=IND|pos=MF|name=Jinshad K}}
{{Fs player|no=21|nat=IND|pos=MF|name=Jinshad K.}}
{{Fs player|no=22|nat=IND|pos=FW|name=Mousoof Naizan}}
{{Fs player|no=22|nat=IND|pos=FW|name=Mousoof Naizan}}
{{fs mid}}
{{Fs player|no=24|nat=IND|pos=DF|name=Siju Stephen}}
{{Fs player|no=24|nat=IND|pos=DF|name=Siju Stephen}}
{{fs mid}}
{{Fs player|no=17|nat=IND|pos=MF|name=Riswanali Edakkavil}}
{{Fs player|no=17|nat=IND|pos=MF|name=Riswanali Edakkavil}}
{{Fs player|no=|nat=GHA|pos=FW|name=Aaron Awannorh}}
{{Fs player|no=|nat=GHA|pos=FW|name=Aaron Awannorh}}
{{Fs player|no=|nat=IND|pos=-|name=Harisankar}}
{{Fs player|no=|nat=IND|pos=MF|name=Akhil Praveen}}
{{Fs player|no=|nat=IND|pos=MF|name=Akhil Praveen}}
{{Fs player|no=|nat=IND|pos=FW|name=Jesin TK}}
{{Fs player|no=|nat=IND|pos=FW|name=Jesin T.K.}}
{{Fs player|no=|nat=IND|pos=GK|name=[[Aryan Niraj Lamba]]}}(on loan from [[ATK Mohun Bagan FC]])
{{Fs player|no=|nat=IND|pos=GK|name=[[Aryan Niraj Lamba]]}}
{{Fs player|no=|nat=IND|pos=GK|name=Christurajan}}
{{Fs player|no=|nat=IND|pos=GK|name=Christurajan Thadayus}}
{{Fs player|no=|nat=IND|pos=DF|name=Athul Unnikrishnan}}
{{Fs player|no=|nat=IND|pos=GK|name=Satyajit Bordoloi}}
{{Fs player|no=|nat=IND|pos=DF|name=[[Munmun Lugun]]}}
{{Fs player|no=|nat=IND|pos=MF|name=Antony Beautin}}
{{Fs player|no=|nat=BHU|pos=MF|name=[[Tshering Dorji]]}}
{{Fs end}}
{{Fs end}}


===Notable players===
===Notable Players===
Had international caps for their respective countries whilst playing for Kerala United FC.
Had international caps for their respective countries whilst playing for Kerala United FC.
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'''India'''
'''India'''
*{{flagicon|IND}} [[Rino Anto]] (2012)
*{{flagicon|IND}} [[Rino Anto]] (2012)
{{col-end}}
{{col-begin}}
{{col-3}}
'''Bhutan'''
*{{flagicon|BHU}} [[Biren Basnet]] (2018)
{{col-end}}
{{col-end}}


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{{updated|19 October 2020}} <!---Please Don't Spam--->
{{updated|19 October 2020}} <!---Please Don't Spam--->


===== First Team Coaching Staff =====
=== Technical staff ===
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|-
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|-
|-
| Head coach  
| Head coach  
| [[Vacant]]
| {{flagicon|IND}} [[Bino George]]
|-
|-
| Assistant Coach
| Assistant coach
| [[Vacant]]
| {{flagicon|IND}} Shareef Khan
|-
|-
| Team Manager
| Team manager
| {{flagicon|IND}} Jewel Jose
| {{flagicon|IND}} Jewel Jose
|-
|-
| Club Physio
| Physiotherapist
| {{flagicon|IND}} Anas Paloli
| {{flagicon|IND}} Adhith KJ
|}
|}


===== Youth Academy =====
=== Youth academy ===
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|-
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! Name
! Name
|-
|-
| Head of Grassroots Development
| Head of grassroots development
| {{flagicon|IND}} Shajirudheen Koppilan
| {{flagicon|IND}} Shajirudheen Koppilan
|-
|-
| Head of Youth Development
| Head of youth development
| {{flagicon|IND}} Suneer VP
| {{flagicon|IND}} Suneer VP
|-
| Physiotherapist
| {{flagicon|IND}} Anas Paloli
|}
|}


===Head coach's record===
===Head coaching record===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable" style="text-align:center"
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable" style="text-align:center"
|-
|-
!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%
|-
|-
|scope=row style=text-align:left|'''Frank Braner'''
|scope=row style=text-align:left|Frank Braner
|align=left|{{GER}}
|align=left|{{GER}}
|align=left|1 January 2012
|align=left|1 January 2012
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{{WDL|7|0|1|6|for=4|against=29}}
{{WDL|7|0|1|6|for=4|against=29}}
|-
|-
|scope=row style=text-align:left|'''[[Bino George]]'''
|scope=row style=text-align:left|[[Bino George]]
|align=left|{{IND}}
|align=left|{{IND}}
|align=left| 29 May 2012
|align=left| 29 May 2012
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{{WDL|0|0|0|0|for=0|against=0}}
{{WDL|0|0|0|0|for=0|against=0}}
|-
|-
|scope=row style=text-align:left|'''[[Carlton Chapman]]'''
|scope=row style=text-align:left|[[Carlton Chapman]]
|align=left|{{IND}}
|align=left|{{IND}}
|align=left| 28 May 2017
|align=left| 28 May 2017
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{{WDL|10|6|1|3|for=21|against=20}}
{{WDL|10|6|1|3|for=21|against=20}}
|-
|-
|scope=row style=text-align:left|'''Shajirudheen Koppilan'''
|scope=row style=text-align:left|Shajirudheen Koppilan
|align=left|{{IND}}
|align=left|{{IND}}
|align=left| 15 January 2021
|align=left| 15 January 2021
|align=left| 4 July 2021  
|align=left| 4 July 2021  
{{WDL|6|4|1|1|for=16|against=5}}
{{WDL|6|4|1|1|for=16|against=5}}
|-
|scope=row style=text-align:left|[[Bino George]]
|align=left|{{IND}}
|align=left| 16 August 2021
|align=left| 
{{WDL|0|0|0|0|for=|against=}}
|-
|-
|}
|}


== Corporate Heirarchy ==
== Corporate heirarchy ==
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|-
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|-
|-
! Season
! Season
! [[Kerala Premier League|KPL]]
! [[I-League 2nd Division]]
! [[I-League 2nd Division]]
! [[Federation Cup (India)|Federation Cup]]'''/'''[[Super Cup (India)|Super Cup]]
! [[Kerala Premier League|KPL]]
![[Kozhikode District League]]
|-
|-
|align=center| 2011-[[2012 I-League 2nd Division|12]]
|align=center| 2011—[[2012 I-League 2nd Division|12]]
| align="center" | -
|align=center|'''Group stage'''
|align=center|'''Group stage'''
|align=center| DNP
|align=center| -
|align=center bgcolor=Gold|'''1'''
|-
|-
|2012-13
|2012—13
| -
|DNQ
|DNQ
|DNP
| -
|
|-
|-
|2013-14
|2013—14
|Group Stage
|DNQ
|DNQ
|-
|2014—15
|DNP
|DNP
|Group Stage
|DNQ
|
|-
|-
|2014-15
|2015—16
|DNP
|DNQ
|DNQ
|DNP
|DNP
|
|-
|-
|2015-16
|2016—17
|Pulled Out from the League
|DNQ
|DNQ
|DNP
|DNP
|
|-
|-
|2016-17
|2017—18
|DNQ
|DNP
|Pulled Out from the League
|Runner-Up
|Runner-Up
|-
|[[2017–18 I-League 2nd Division|2017–18]]
|DNP
|DNP
|DNP
|Runner-Up
|Runner-Up
|-
|-
| align="center" | [[2018–19 I-League 2nd Division|2018–19]]
| align="center" | 2018—19
| align="center" | '''DNP'''
| align="center" |DNQ
| align="center" |DNQ
|-
| align="center" | 2019—20
| align="center" | DNP
| align="center" | DNP
| align="center" | '''DNP'''
| align="center" | DNP
|-
| align="center" | [[2019–20 I-League 2nd Division|2019–20]]
| align="center" |DNP
| align="center" |DNP
| align="center" | Tournament Cancelled
| align="center" | DNP
| align="center" | DNP
|-
|-
| align="center" | [[2020–21 I-League 2nd Division|2020–21]]
| align="center" | 2020—21
| align="center" | Semi Final
| align="center" |'''-'''
| align="center" |'''-'''
| align="center" | Tournament Cancelled
| align="center" | Semi Final
| align="center" | '''-'''
|}
|}
;Key
*Pos. = Position in league
*Attendance/G = Average league attendance


==Affiliated club(s)==
==Affiliated clubs==
The following club is currently affiliated with:
The following clubs are currently affiliated with KUFC:
*{{Flagicon|ENG}} [[Sheffield United F.C.]] (2020–present)<ref>{{Cite web|title=Indian football: Kerala's football passion gets the Sheffield United seal of 'approval'! {{!}} Goal.com|url=https://www.goal.com/en/news/kozhikode-quartz-fc-indian-football-kerala-sheffield-united/1r8n8ywgeqvta1kudm0g9euuik|access-date=2020-11-20|website=www.goal.com}}</ref><ref>[https://spotik.in/epl-side-sheffield-united-owners-seal-takeover-of-india-club-calicut-quartz-and-rename-it-kerala-united/ EPL side Sheffield United owners seal takeover of Indian club Calicut Quartz and rename it Kerala United FC] ''spotik.in''. Retrieved 15 April 2021</ref>
*{{Flagicon|ENG}} [[Sheffield United F.C.|Sheffield United]] (2020–present)<ref>{{Cite web|title=Indian football: Kerala's football passion gets the Sheffield United seal of 'approval'! {{!}} Goal.com|url=https://www.goal.com/en/news/kozhikode-quartz-fc-indian-football-kerala-sheffield-united/1r8n8ywgeqvta1kudm0g9euuik|access-date=2020-11-20|website=www.goal.com}}</ref><ref>[https://spotik.in/epl-side-sheffield-united-owners-seal-takeover-of-india-club-calicut-quartz-and-rename-it-kerala-united/ EPL side Sheffield United owners seal takeover of Indian club Calicut Quartz and rename it Kerala United FC] ''spotik.in''. Retrieved 15 April 2021</ref>
*{{flagicon|UAE}} [[Al Hilal United FC|Al Hilal United]] (2020–present)
*{{flagicon|UAE}} [[Al-Hilal United FC|Al-Hilal United]] (2020–present)
*{{flagicon|BEL}} [[K Beerschot VA]] (2020–present)
*{{flagicon|BEL}} [[K Beerschot VA]] (2020–present)
*{{flagicon|FRA}} [[LB Châteauroux]] (2021–present)
*{{flagicon|FRA}} [[LB Châteauroux]] (2021–present)


==Honours==
==Honours==
===League===
===Domestic tournaments===
''As Kerala United FC''
 
* '''[[Kerala Premier League]]'''
* '''[[Kerala Premier League]]'''
:Semi-finals (1): [[2020-21 Kerala Premier League|2020–21]]
**Runners-up (1): [[2017–18 Kerala Premier League|2017–18]]<ref>[http://keralafa.com/kerala-premier-league/ Kerala Premier League 2017–18 Final] ''Kerala Football Association''. Retrieved 27 February 2021</ref>
''As Calicut Quartz FC''
**Semi-finals (1): [[2020-21 Kerala Premier League|2020–21]]
* '''[[I-League 2nd Division]]'''
*'''Kozhikode District League'''
:Group stage : [[2012 I-League 2nd Division|2012]]
**Champions (2): 2011, 2012
* '''[[Kerala Premier League]]'''
**Runners-up (1): 2017, 2018
:{{SilverMedal}} ''Runners-up'' (1): [[2017–18 Kerala Premier League|2017–18]]<ref>[http://keralafa.com/kerala-premier-league/ Kerala Premier League 2017–18 Final] ''Kerala Football Association''. Retrieved 27 February 2021</ref>  
* '''Kozhikode District League'''
:{{GoldMedal}} Winners (2): 2011, 2012
:{{SilverMedal}} ''Runners-up'' (1): 2017, 2018
<!--Cup
* '''[[Sait Nagjee Football Tournament]]'''
:TBA [[Sait Nagjee Football Tournament|2018]]-->


==See also==
==See also==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20120112011754/http://www.quartzsoccer.com/ Quartz Website]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20120112011754/http://www.quartzsoccer.com/ Quartz Website]
 
*[https://t.me/KeralaUnitedFC KUFC Telegram Channel]
*[https://t.me/KeralaUnitedFc/ KUFC Telegram Channel]


{{I-League 2nd Division}}
{{I-League 2nd Division}}
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Kerala United Football Club}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Kerala United Football Club}}
[[Category:Kerala United FC]]
[[Category:Association football clubs established in 1976]]
[[Category:Association football clubs established in 1976]]
[[Category:1976 establishments in Kerala]]
[[Category:1976 establishments in Kerala]]
[[Category:Football clubs in Kerala]]
[[Category:Football clubs in Kerala]]

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Kerala United Football Club
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Full nameKerala United Football Club[1]
Nickname(s)The Hornbills
Founded1976; 50 years ago (1976) (as Calicut Quartz FC)[2]
2020; 6 years ago (2020) (rebranded as Kerala United FC)
StadiumPayyanad Stadium, Manjeri, Kerala
Capacity30,000
OwnerUnited World Group
Head coachBino George
LeagueI-League Second Division
Kerala Premier League
WebsiteClub website
Current season

Kerala United Football Club is an Indian professional football club based in Malappuram, Kerala.[3] Founded in 1976 as Calicut Quartz FC,[4] the club was an amateur and academy side during its early years. In December 2011, they announced intention to turn professional and participated in the I-League 2nd Division, the second tier of Indian club football.[5]

The club spent a season 2012–13 in the second division and later played in the Kerala Premier League. In 2017–18 Kerala Premier League season, they finished as runners-up.[6][7] After the takeover of Quartz FC in 2020 by United World Group, the club was rebranded as Kerala United FC.[8][9] The club initially began their training at Seethi Haji Stadium at Edavanna. Later moved to Malappuram District Sports Complex, which is widely known as Payyanad Stadium.[3]

History

Quartz Football Club was founded in 1976 in Kozhikode, Kerala and since has been growing up step by step from district to state to national level.[10] The Quartz Academy started in 2009 and has shown good promise.[citation needed]

In December 2011, they were officially certified by the All India Football Federation to participate in the I-League 2nd Division. The I-League players like Rino Anto, Sabas Saleel, K. Noushad, Manoj Manoharan, Sherin Sam, Kamardeep Singh, Suji Kumar, J. Prasad, P.M. Britto, Salil Usman, Ajmaluddin and V.V. Farhad, the top-scorer and player of the tournament at the 2012 Santosh Trophy, were signed by the club for 2012 I-League 2nd Division but failed to gain promotion to the top tier.[11]

In November 2020, English Premier League Club Sheffield United have taken over Calicut Quartz and rebranded it as Kerala United FC. United World Group, the umbrella firm holding Sheffield, said in a statement that it envisages to make Kerala United a competitive, community-focused football club playing at the highest level possible in Indian football.[12]

“Kerala is known to be the heart of Indian football and when it comes to passion and support, no fan base in India comes close to their love for the beautiful game. Our focus will be on cementing and strengthening the foundations of the club, building an academy and developing homegrown players,”

Abdullah Al-Ghamdi, CEO of United World Group, after the takeover and rebranding of Kerala United FC.[13]

P. Haridas, who owned Calicut Quartz FC and is also the president of the Kozhikode District Football Association, said a Premier League club coming to the state will bring major changes to Kerala football. Company director Akshay Das said: “We’re looking for an overall development in the state, especially in Malabar.”

As Kerala United, they participated in the 2020–21 Kerala Premier League and qualified for the knockout stages after finishing second in the Group-B with 12 points. In the semi finals, regular time couldn't separate Gokulam Kerala FC and Kerala United FC, match ending goalless. They lost 4–2 on penalties at the Thrissur Municipal Corporation Stadium.[14][15]

Crest and colours

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Great hornbill, the official state bird of Kerala, from which the crest of Kerala United has derived.

The United World Group had unveiled the crest after rebranding the club which features the Great Hornbill, the official state bird of Kerala.

The primary colour of team is purple which dominates their home kit, with the hornbill crest in the right side, white shorts and white socks.

Kit manufacturers and shirt sponsors

Period Kit Manufacturer Shirt Sponsor
2013– 2014 - Ramco
2017– 2018 Nivia ICL Fincorp
2018– 2020 Ramco[16]
2020– 2021 KESPO[17] Micro Health Laboratories
2021–Present SEGA[1]

Stadium

Former venues

Since 1977, Kerala United FC played its home matches at the EMS Stadium in Kozhikode.[18]

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EMS Stadium on a matchday
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A view of Seethi Haji Football Ground

In 2021, Kerala United FC shifted their base from Kozhikode to Malappuram district Seethi Haji Stadium, located in Edavanna, as their training ground.[19][20]

Current venue

A view of Malappuram District Sports Complex Stadium, Manjeri

The club plays its home games at the Payyanad Stadium in nearby town called Manjeri.[3]

Support and rivalry

Supporters

During its time as Calicut Quartz FC, a club recognised Kozhikode fan club named Rose Brigade were the supporters since 2017.[citation needed] The EMS Stadium had seen an average attendance of 45,000. The players and the coach had often acknowledged the fans' support in the success and called them "The 12th Man". Since the rebranding into Kerala United FC and the move into neighbouring Malappuram the club is building a great fan following in the locality.

Rivalries

During their time at Kozhikode as Calicut Quartz FC, they enjoyed an on field rivalry with another Kozhikode based side Gokulam Kerala FC.[21] The first Kozhikode Derby match between the two teams took place in the final of 2017–18 Kerala Premier League, where Calicut Quartz FC beat Gokulam Kerala FC beat 3–2.[22] Upon change of ownership, team shifted its base from Kozhikode to Malappuram District which introduced a new Malabar Derby in Kerala Premier League. First match after acquisition was in 2020–21 Kerala Premier League semifinals, where two teams locked horns. The match ended goaless draw even after full time. Gokulam won 4–2 on penalties.[23]

Statistics

Competition Played Kerala United wins Draws Gokulam wins Kerala United goals Gokulam goals
Kerala Premier League 4 1 1 2 3 6
Total 4 1 1 2 3 6

Results

No Date Competition Venue Score Kerala United FC scorers/red cards Gokulam Kerala scorers/red cards Attendance
4 19 April 2021 2020–21 Kerala Premier League Maharaja's College Stadium, Ernakulam 0–0 Closed Doors
3 3 June 2018 2017–18 Kerala Premier League Municipal Corporation Stadium, Thrissur 0–2 Error creating thumbnail: File missing Brian Umony, Error creating thumbnail: File missing Arjun Jayaraj
2 10 May 2018 2017–18 Kerala Premier League EMS Corporation Stadium, Kozhikode 0–2 Error creating thumbnail: File missing Mohamed Salah, Error creating thumbnail: File missing Usman Ashik
1 25 April 2018 2017–18 Kerala Premier League EMS Corporation Stadium, Kozhikode 3–2 Error creating thumbnail: File missingError creating thumbnail: File missingError creating thumbnail: File missing Emmanuel Aidoo Error creating thumbnail: File missing Sushanth Mathew, Error creating thumbnail: File missing Mama

Honours

Competition Kerala United Gokulam
Kerala Premier League 0 2[24][25]
I-League 2nd Division 0 0
I-League 0 1[26]
Super Cup (India) 0 0
Total 0 3

Players

First-team squad

As of 7 August 2021

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

No. Pos. Nation Player
2 DF India IND Nidhin Krishna
— DF Error creating thumbnail: File missing BRA Gabriel Lima Silva
4 DF India IND Muhammed Noufal K.
6 MF India IND Adersh Mattummal
7 MF India IND Muhammed Shafeer
10 FW India IND Hafis Mohammedali
11 FW India IND Bujair Valiyattu
12 DF India IND Sachu Siby
13 MF India IND Hrishi Dath
15 MF India IND Arjun Jayaraj (captain)
16 FW India IND Arjun V.
21 MF India IND Jinshad K.
22 FW India IND Mousoof Naizan
No. Pos. Nation Player
24 DF India IND Siju Stephen
17 MF India IND Riswanali Edakkavil
— FW Error creating thumbnail: File missing GHA Aaron Awannorh
— MF India IND Akhil Praveen
— FW India IND Jesin T.K.
— GK India IND Aryan Niraj Lamba
— GK India IND Christurajan Thadayus
— DF India IND Athul Unnikrishnan
— GK India IND Satyajit Bordoloi
— DF India IND Munmun Lugun
— MF India IND Antony Beautin
— MF Error creating thumbnail: File missing BHU Tshering Dorji

Notable Players

Had international caps for their respective countries whilst playing for Kerala United FC.

Managers

As of 19 October 2020

Technical staff

Position Name
Head coach India Bino George
Assistant coach India Shareef Khan
Team manager India Jewel Jose
Physiotherapist India Adhith KJ

Youth academy

Position Name
Head of grassroots development India Shajirudheen Koppilan
Head of youth development India Suneer VP
Physiotherapist India Anas Paloli

Head coaching record

Name Nationality From To P W D L GF GA Win%
Frank Braner Error creating thumbnail: File missing Germany 1 January 2012 28 May 2012 7 0 1 6 4 29 000.00
Bino George  India 29 May 2012 29 December 2012 0 0 0 0 0 0 !—
Carlton Chapman  India 28 May 2017 12 October 2020 10 6 1 3 21 20 060.00
Shajirudheen Koppilan  India 15 January 2021 4 July 2021 6 4 1 1 16 5 066.67
Bino George  India 16 August 2021 0 0 0 0 !—

Corporate heirarchy

Position Name
Chief Executive Officer India Shabeer Mannaril[27]
Managing Director India Zakariya Koduvery[28]

Statistics and records

Season KPL I-League 2nd Division
2011—12 - Group stage
2012—13 - DNQ
2013—14 Group Stage DNQ
2014—15 DNP DNQ
2015—16 DNP DNQ
2016—17 Pulled Out from the League DNQ
2017—18 Runner-Up DNP
2018—19 DNP DNQ
2019—20 DNP DNP
2020—21 Semi Final -

Affiliated clubs

The following clubs are currently affiliated with KUFC:

Honours

Domestic tournaments

See also

References

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