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| owner = [[Lakshadweep Football Association]]
| chrtitle = General Manager
| mgrtitle = Head coach
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| manager = Sreekumar Radha
| mgrtitle = Head Coach
| manager = Deepak CM
| league = [[Santosh Trophy]]
| league = [[Santosh Trophy]]
| season = [[2017–18 Santosh Trophy|2017–18]]
| season = [[2024–25 Santosh Trophy|2024–25]]
| position = ''Qualifiers''
| position = Group stage
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The '''Lakshadweep football team''' is an Indian [[association football|football]] team which represents the [[union territory]] of [[Lakshadweep]], [[India]]. The team currently participates in the [[Santosh Trophy]] and has been since the [[2016–17 Santosh Trophy|2016–17 edition]].
 
The '''Lakshadweep football team''' is an Indian [[association football|football]] team which represents the [[union territory]] of [[Lakshadweep]], [[India]]. The team participates in Indian state football competitions including the [[Santosh Trophy]] (since the [[2016–17 Santosh Trophy|2016–17 edition]]).


==History==
==History==
During the [[All India Football Federation]] general body meeting on 21 December 2016, it was confirmed that the [[Lakshadweep Football Association]] would gain affiliation with India's national football association.<ref name="Debut">{{cite news|title=Debutants Lakshadweep hoping to make presence felt on national stage|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2017/jan/06/debutants-lakshadweep-hoping-to-make-presence-felt-on-national-stage-1556684.html|accessdate=13 January 2018|work=New Indian Express|date=6 January 2017}}</ref> After gaining affiliation, the federation began preparations for the [[2016–17 Santosh Trophy qualification|2016–17 Santosh Trophy qualifiers]]. Majority of the players come from the local [[Kavaratti League]].<ref name="Debut"/> Their first match occurred on 6 January 2017 when Lakshadweep took on [[Tamil Nadu football team|Tamil Nadu]]. Despite being resilient in defense, Lakshadweep succumbed to a 2–0 defeat.<ref>{{cite news|title=Lakshadweep tests TN|url=http://www.thehindu.com/sport/football/Lakshadweep-tests-TN/article17001901.ece|accessdate=13 January 2018|work=The Hindu|date=7 January 2017}}</ref> Four days later, on 10 January, Lakshadweep made history by earning their first ever victory in the Santosh Trophy, a 1–0 victory over [[Telangana football team|Telangana]]. K.P. Ummer was the goalscorer for Lakshadweep.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Kumar|first1=PK Ajith|title=Services qualifies; historic win for Lakshadweep|url=http://www.thehindu.com/sport/football/Services-qualifies-historic-win-for-Lakshadweep/article17020472.ece|accessdate=13 January 2018|work=The Hindu|date=11 January 2017}}</ref>
During the [[All India Football Federation]] general body meeting on 21 December 2016, it was confirmed that the [[Lakshadweep Football Association]] would gain affiliation with India's national football association.<ref name="Debut">{{cite news|title=Debutants Lakshadweep hoping to make presence felt on national stage|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2017/jan/06/debutants-lakshadweep-hoping-to-make-presence-felt-on-national-stage-1556684.html|access-date=13 January 2018|work=New Indian Express|date=6 January 2017}}</ref> After gaining affiliation, the federation began preparations for the [[2016–17 Santosh Trophy qualification|2016–17 Santosh Trophy qualifiers]]. Majority of the players come from the local [[Kavaratti League]].<ref name="Debut"/> Their first match occurred on 6 January 2017 when Lakshadweep took on [[Tamil Nadu football team|Tamil Nadu]]. Despite being resilient in defense, Lakshadweep succumbed to a 2–0 defeat.<ref>{{cite news|title=Lakshadweep tests TN|url=http://www.thehindu.com/sport/football/Lakshadweep-tests-TN/article17001901.ece|accessdate=13 January 2018|work=The Hindu|date=7 January 2017}}</ref> Four days later, on 10 January, Lakshadweep made history by earning their first ever victory in the Santosh Trophy, a 1–0 victory over [[Telangana football team|Telangana]]. K.P. Ummer was the goalscorer for Lakshadweep.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Kumar|first1=PK Ajith|title=Services qualifies; historic win for Lakshadweep|url=http://www.thehindu.com/sport/football/Services-qualifies-historic-win-for-Lakshadweep/article17020472.ece|accessdate=13 January 2018|work=The Hindu|date=11 January 2017}}</ref>


Despite not qualifying the previous tournament, Lakshadweep returned for the [[2017–18 Santosh Trophy qualification|2017–18 qualifiers]]. In their first match against [[Madhya Pradesh football team|Madhya Pradesh]] the side won 5–0.<ref>{{cite web|title=DOMINATING SHOW: MAHARASHTRA, LAKSHADWEEP REGISTER THUMPING WINS IN SANTOSH TROPHY|url=http://ahmedabadmirror.indiatimes.com/sports/local-sports/dominating-show/articleshow/62434577.cms|website=13 January 2018|ref=10 January 2018}}</ref>
Despite not qualifying the previous tournament, Lakshadweep returned for the [[2017–18 Santosh Trophy qualification|2017–18 qualifiers]]. In their first match against [[Madhya Pradesh football team|Madhya Pradesh]] the side won 5–0.<ref>{{cite web|title=DOMINATING SHOW: MAHARASHTRA, LAKSHADWEEP REGISTER THUMPING WINS IN SANTOSH TROPHY|url=http://ahmedabadmirror.indiatimes.com/sports/local-sports/dominating-show/articleshow/62434577.cms|website=13 January 2018|ref=10 January 2018}}</ref>
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==Statistics and records==
==Statistics and records==
===Season-by-season===
===Season-by-season===
{{updated|13 January 2018}}
{{updated|17 April 2025}}


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|{{flagicon|IND}} K.P. Ummer
|{{flagicon|IND}} K.P. Ummer
|1
|1
|-
|[[2017–18 Santosh Trophy|2017–18]]
|3
|2
|0
|1
|10
|5
|6
|2nd
|DNQ
|{{flagicon|IND}} Shafeeq TD
|3
|-
|[[2018–19 Santosh Trophy|2018–19]]
|3
|0
|1
|2
|0
|5
|1
|4th
|DNQ
|
|
|-
|[[2019–20 Santosh Trophy|2019–20]]
|4
|1
|0
|3
|5
|9
|3
|4th
|DNQ
|{{flagicon|IND}} Abdul Nazar & Savad TI
|2
|-
|[[2021–22 Santosh Trophy|2021–22]]
|3
|1
|1
|1
|6
|7
|4
|3rd
|DNQ
|{{flagicon|IND}} Abdul Ameen & Abdul Hashim
|2
|-
|[[2022–23 Santosh Trophy|2022–23]]
|5
|1
|0
|4
|7
|13
|3
|5th
|DNQ
|{{flagicon|IND}} Muhammed Shareef
|4
|-
|[[2023–24 Santosh Trophy|2023–24]]
|5
|2
|2
|1
|7
|6
|8
|3rd
|DNQ
|{{flagicon|IND}}
|
|-
|[[2024–25 Santosh Trophy|2024–25]]
|3
|0
|0
|3
|2
|14
|0
|4th
|DNQ
|{{flagicon|IND}}
|
|}
|}


===Head Coaches record===
===Head coaches record===
{{updated|13 January 2018}}
{{updated|13 January 2018}}
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{{Football in India}}
{{Indian state football teams}}


[[Category:Lakshadweep]]
[[Category:Football in Lakshadweep]]
[[Category:Santosh Trophy teams]]
[[Category:Santosh Trophy teams]]
[[Category:2017 establishments in Lakshadweep]]
[[Category:2017 establishments in Lakshadweep]]
[[Category:Association football clubs established in 2017]]
[[Category:Association football clubs established in 2017]]

Latest revision as of 04:45, 9 February 2026

Lakshadweep
Full nameLakshadweep football team
Founded2017; 9 years ago (2017)
GroundVarious
OwnerLakshadweep Football Association
Head coachSreekumar Radha
LeagueSantosh Trophy
2024–25Group stage

The Lakshadweep football team is an Indian football team which represents the union territory of Lakshadweep, India. The team participates in Indian state football competitions including the Santosh Trophy (since the 2016–17 edition).

History[edit | edit source]

During the All India Football Federation general body meeting on 21 December 2016, it was confirmed that the Lakshadweep Football Association would gain affiliation with India's national football association.[1] After gaining affiliation, the federation began preparations for the 2016–17 Santosh Trophy qualifiers. Majority of the players come from the local Kavaratti League.[1] Their first match occurred on 6 January 2017 when Lakshadweep took on Tamil Nadu. Despite being resilient in defense, Lakshadweep succumbed to a 2–0 defeat.[2] Four days later, on 10 January, Lakshadweep made history by earning their first ever victory in the Santosh Trophy, a 1–0 victory over Telangana. K.P. Ummer was the goalscorer for Lakshadweep.[3]

Despite not qualifying the previous tournament, Lakshadweep returned for the 2017–18 qualifiers. In their first match against Madhya Pradesh the side won 5–0.[4]

Statistics and records[edit | edit source]

Season-by-season[edit | edit source]

As of 17 April 2025
Season Santosh Trophy Finals Top Scorer
P W D L GF GA Pts Position Player Goals
2016–17 3 1 0 2 1 6 3 3rd DNQ India K.P. Ummer 1
2017–18 3 2 0 1 10 5 6 2nd DNQ India Shafeeq TD 3
2018–19 3 0 1 2 0 5 1 4th DNQ
2019–20 4 1 0 3 5 9 3 4th DNQ India Abdul Nazar & Savad TI 2
2021–22 3 1 1 1 6 7 4 3rd DNQ India Abdul Ameen & Abdul Hashim 2
2022–23 5 1 0 4 7 13 3 5th DNQ India Muhammed Shareef 4
2023–24 5 2 2 1 7 6 8 3rd DNQ India
2024–25 3 0 0 3 2 14 0 4th DNQ India

Head coaches record[edit | edit source]

As of 13 January 2018
Name Nationality From To P W D L GF GA Win%
Deepak CM  India January 2017 Present 6 3 0 3 11 11 050.00

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Debutants Lakshadweep hoping to make presence felt on national stage". New Indian Express. 6 January 2017. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
  2. ↑ "Lakshadweep tests TN". The Hindu. 7 January 2017. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
  3. ↑ Kumar, PK Ajith (11 January 2017). "Services qualifies; historic win for Lakshadweep". The Hindu. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
  4. ↑ "DOMINATING SHOW: MAHARASHTRA, LAKSHADWEEP REGISTER THUMPING WINS IN SANTOSH TROPHY". 13 January 2018.

External links[edit | edit source]

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