Aeronautical Development Establishment (football club)

Aeronautical Development Establishment, often abbreviated as ADE, is an Indian football club based in Bangalore, Karnataka, that competes in the Bangalore Super Division, which is a third tier league in India's football system. It is sponsored by Aeronautical Development Establishment and is an "institutional side".[1]

Aeronautical Development Establishment
Full nameAeronautical Development Establishment
Short nameADE
Founded1982
GroundBangalore Football Stadium, Bengaluru, Karnataka
LeagueBangalore Super Division
2019–2011th of 14

ADE first played professional football in 1982 when it competed in the Bangalore 'C' Division, then the third tier of Bangalore's football league football system. They first played in the Super Division in 2000 and won the league for the first time in the 2013–14 season.[2] After a brief hiatus,[3] the team returned for the 2018–19 season.[4]

Squad

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

No. Pos. Nation Player
— GK  IND Farsin P. P.
—  IND Stephen Rajkiran L.
—  IND Muhammed Arfas V. C.
—  IND Janif
—  IND Saleem A.
—  IND K. Prashanth
— FW  IND Anoop C.
— FW  IND Bibin Babu

Honours
Winner: 2013–14

References
  1. Sengupta, Somnath (8 February 2011). "Institutional Sides in Indian Football : Future Uncertain ? (Part-1)". Thehardtackle.com. Retrieved 29 December 2019.
  2. "ADE emerge champions". Deccan Herald. 9 June 2014. Retrieved 29 December 2019.
  3. "All you need to know about the football league structure in Karnataka". goal.com. Retrieved 5 October 2020.
  4. "South United FC start 2018-19 BDFA Super Division season with win over ADE". sportskeeda.com. 24 October 2018. Retrieved 5 October 2020.
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