Aizawl F.C.

Aizawl Football Club is an Indian professional football club based in Aizawl, Mizoram that competes in the I-League, the second tier of Indian club football. Formed in 1984, Aizawl FC earned the entry in India's top-tier league, I-League in 2015–16,[1] after winning 2015 I-League 2nd Division. Aizawl FC became the first football club from the Northeast to win the I-League title.[2]

Aizawl F.C.
Full nameAizawl Football Club
FoundedFebruary 14, 1984 (1984-02-14)
GroundRajiv Gandhi Stadium
Capacity20,000
OwnersRobert Romawia Royte
Team ManagerVanlalhruaia Sailo
Head CoachYan Law
LeagueI-League
2018–19I-League, 7th
WebsiteClub website

History

Aizawl FC was founded in 1984 in Aizawl, the capital of the Indian state of Mizoram and have since participated in various amateur tournaments.

In January 2012 they were officially certified by the All India Football Federation to participate in the I-League 2nd Division, the second tier of football in India. This move would begin a new chapter for Aizawl Football Club as they would officially become professional.[3]

In September 2012 they participated in 2012 Indian Federation Cup Qualifiers. Finally, the team qualified for I League 2nd Division after its second attempt. In 2015, they won 2015 I-League 2nd Division and as a result they'll participate in India's top-tier football tournament I-League in 2015–16 I-League, the first team from Mizoram to do so.[1]

Khalid Jamil is Aizawl 2016-17 I league Winning Manager

On 20 December 2016, Khalid Jamil was announced as the head coach of the first team for 2016-17 I-League.[4] On 30 April 2017, Aizawl won the 2016–17 I-League and became the first team from North-East India to win the league.

Kit manufacturers and shirt sponsors
Period Kit manufacturer Shirt sponsor
2011—2015 Rin Rin Sports NorthEast Consultancy Services (NECS)
2015—present Vamos

Stadium
Main article: Rajiv Gandhi Stadium (Aizawl)
Areal view of the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Aizawl

Support and rivalry

Supporters

The core of fans of Aizawl consists of the Ultra Aizawl. They were also the first who brought the Ultra movement in India's stages. Large banners, flags and double holder characterize the Fans, as well as a "pre-Inger" with megaphones. The Rajiv Gandhi Stadium has seen an average attendance of 20,000.

Northeast India Derby
Main article: Northeast Derby (I-League)
Opponent Played Wins Draws Losses Win %
Aizawl 10 2 3 5 020.00
Shillong Lajong 11 5 1 5 045.45
NEROCA 7 4 2 1 057.14
Total 28 11 6 11 039.29

Players
As of 2 January 2021[5]

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

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK  IND Lalremruata Arema
2 DF  IND Lal Chungnunga
4 DF  IND PC Laldinpuia
5 DF  UGA Richard Kasagga
6 DF  IND Vanlalzuidika Chhakchhuak
7 MF  IND Lal Hmangaihkima
8 MF  IND Joseph Vanlalhruaia
9 FW  IND Lalliansanga
11 FW  IND Lalmuankima H
12 DF  IND Lalmawizuala
13 MF  IND Lalrammawia Rammawia
14 MF  IND Ayush Chhetri
15 FW  IND Rohmingthanga Bawlte
17 MF  IND Ramhlunchhunga
No. Pos. Nation Player
18 FW  IND Mc Malsawmzuala
20 MF  LBR Alfred Jaryan (captain)
21 GK  IND Zothanmawia
22 FW  IND David Lalthansanga
23 MF  IND Brandon Vanlalremdika
24 DF  IND Chawnghlut Lalrosanga
26 DF  IND K Lalmalsawma
29 FW  IND F Lalremsanga
30 FW  NGA Princewill Emeka
31 GK  IND Lalmuansanga
39 DF  IND Lalengmawia
44 GK  IND Lalthakima Ralte
Alfred Jaryan has all-time most appearances for Aizawl FC

Current technical staff
As of 3 February 2020
Position Name
Head coach Stanley Rozario[6]

Team records

Overview
Season Division Teams Position Attendance/G Federation Cup/Super Cup Durand Cup AFC Champions League AFC Cup
2012 IL 2nd 23 7 — Qualifier DNP DNP DNP
2013 IL 2nd 26 Group stage — DNP DNP DNP DNP
2014 IL2nd 11 Group stage — DNP DNP DNP DNP
2015 IL 2nd 8 1 — DNP DNP DNP DNP
2015–16 IL 9 8 — Runners-up DNP DNP DNP
2016–17 IL 10 1 6,943 Semi-final Semi-final DNP DNP
2017–18 IL 10 5 4,256 Quarter-finals DNP Play-off Round Group stage
2018–19 IL 11 7 2,881 – DNP DNP DNP
2019–20 IL 11 10 5,203 – DNP DNP DNP
2020–21 IL 11 – DNP DNP DNP
Key
  • Attendance/G = Average league attendance

Overall records

updated on 9 June 2018

Season Domestic Asia Top scorer
Division P W D L GF GA P W D L GF GA Player Goal
2012 2 20 6 3 11 30 42 Not qualified Michael Lalremruata 11
2013 2 8 4 1 3 15 13 Not qualified Justice Morgan 6
2014 2 4 1 2 1 7 4 Not qualified Lalnuntluanga 2
2015 2 14 11 1 2 45 20 Not qualified Alfred Jaryan 9
2015–16 1 21 6 6 9 22 31 Not qualified Joël Sunday 8
2016–17 1 22 13 5 4 29 18 Not qualified Kamo Stephane Bayi 7
2017–18 1 20 7 6 7 28 24 7 1 1 5 6 19 Andrei Ionescu 12

Asian record
As of match played 14 August 2018
Competition Pld W D L GF GA GD
AFC Champions League 1 0 0 1 1 3 −2
AFC Cup 6 1 1 4 5 16 −11
Total 7 1 1 5 6 19 –13

Head Coach's Record

updated on 14 May 2017

NameNationalityFromToPWDLGFGAWin%
Hmingthana Zadeng  India 1 July 2014 20 August 2015 14 11 1 2 45 20 078.57
Manuel Retamero Fraile  Spain 17 August 2015 7 February 2016 6 1 1 4 6 6 016.67
Jahar Das  India 7 February 2016 8 November 2016 15 5 5 5 22 31 033.33
Khalid Jamil  India 20 December 2016 1 August 2017 22 13 5 4 29 18 059.09
Paulo Menezes  Portugal 2 August 2017 12 February 2018 14 4 5 5 13 14 028.57
Santosh Kashyap  India 13 February 2018 21 June 2018 5 2 1 2 9 7 040.00
Gift Raikhan  India 22 June 2018 7 January 2019 11 2 3 6 12 18 018.18
Stanley Rozario  India 9 January 2019 Present 24 7 10 7 33 29 029.17

Honours

league

Winners(1): 2016–17
Winners(1): 2015

Cup
Runners-up(1):2015–16

Asia
Play-off round (1): 2018
Group stage (1): 2018

Continental record
Season Competition Round Club Home Away Position
2018 AFC Champions League Preliminary round 2 Zob Ahan 1–3 Preliminary Round
AFC Cup Group E New Radiant 2–1 3–1 4th
Bengaluru 1–3 5–0
Abahani Limited Dhaka 0–3 1–1

References
  1. "Aizawl FC become Mizoram's inaugural representatives in the I-League". 7 May 2015.
  2. "Shillong Lajong v Aizawl Match Report, 30/04/2017, I-League - Goal.com". www.goal.com.
  3. "5 city teams in the 2nd Division". Calcutta Telegraph. 2 January 2012. Retrieved 7 January 2012.
  4. "I-League 2017: Khalid Jamil joins Aizawl FC as head coach for the upcoming season". Goal.com. Goal India. Retrieved 21 December 2016.
  5. "AIZAWL FC". Retrieved 2 January 2020.
  6. "Aizawl FC appoint Stanley Rozario as Head Coach".
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