Kerala United FC

Kerala United Football Club is an Indian professional football Club based in Kozhikode, Kerala. Founded in 1976 as Calicut Quartz FC, 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 second tier of Indian club football.[1] They spent one season in the division, and in 2019 they played in the Kerala Premier League. The club is currently owned by United World Group.[2] After the takeover of Quartz FC in 2020 , the club was rebranded as Kerala United FC.[3]

Kerala United Football Club
Full nameKerala United Football Club
Nickname(s)The Hornbills
Founded1976 (1976) (as Calicut Quartz FC)
GroundEMS Stadium, Kozhikode
Capacity53,000
OwnerJan Van Winckel
United World Group
ChairmanJan Van Winckel
Head coachShajirudheen Koppalin
LeagueKerala Premier League
WebsiteClub website

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.

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 Manoharan, Sherin Sam, Kamardeep Singh, Suji Kumar, J. Prasad, P.M. Britto, Salil Usman and Ajmaluddin and V.V. Farhad, the top-scorer and Player-of-the-Tournament at the last Santosh Trophy, were signed by the club for 2012 I-League 2nd Division but failed to gain promotion to the top tier.[4]

Crest and colours

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

The primary colour of team is purple which dominates the team's home kit.

Kit manufacturers and shirt sponsors
Period Kit Manufacturer Shirt Sponsor
2017 - 2018 Nivia ICL Fincorp
2018 - 2020 Ramco
2020–Present KESPO Micro Health Laboratories

Stadium

From 1977 Kerala United FC played all its home matches in the EMS Stadium which is located in the heart of the Calicut city(Kozhikode). The West stand is the largest and could accommodate the maximum number of people.

EMS Stadium

From 2021 Kerala United FC shifted their Base from Kozhikode to Malappuram District.As followed by announcing Seethi Haji Stadium,Edavanna as their new Home Ground.

Support and rivalry

Supporters

A club recognised Kozhikode fan club by the name Rose Brigade has been in support since 2017. The EMS Stadium has seen an average attendance of 45,000. The players and the coach have often acknowledged the fans' support in the success and called them The 12th Man.

Rivalries

Kozhikode Kerala United FC and Gokulam Kerala enjoys an on field rivalry. The first Kozhikode Derby match between these two team took place on champion and Runners-up in 2017–18 Kerala Premier League.

  • (Including Friendlies & Non-competitive matches).

Players

First-team squad
As of 14 January 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
— GK  IND Sandeep Soman
— GK  IND Manoj Gowda
— GK  IND Suhaib Pattikkadan
— DF  IND Suresh Kumar Dhruv
— DF  IND Sachu Siby
— DF  IND Nidhin Krishna
— DF  IND Siju Stephen
— MF  IND Shafeer Muhammed
— MF  IND Lalthankhuma duhvela
— MF  IND Rizwan Ali
— MF  IND Hrishi Dath
— MF  GHA Stephen Abeiku
— MF  IND Arjun Jayaraj (captain)
— FW  IND Naizan Mousoof
— FW  IND Arjun V
No. Pos. Nation Player
— -  IND Muhammed Noufal
— -  IND Adersh Mattummal
— -  IND Isak Vanlalpeka
— -  IND Alocious Muthayyan
— -  IND Harisankar

Notable players

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

Current technical staff
As of 19 October 2020
Position Name
Head coach Simón Elissetche
Assistant Coach Arun
Manager Shamzeer
Chief Coach Vacant
Technical Director Satheesh
Club Physio TBA

Head Coach's Record
NameNationalityFromToPWDLGFGAWin%
Frank Braner  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 28 July 2020 10 6 1 3 21 20 060.00
Simón Elissetche  Chile 3 November 2020 Present 0 0 0 0 0 0 !—

Statistics and records
Season Div. Tms. Pos. Attendance/G Federation Cup/Super Cup KPL Kozhikode District League
2012 I-League 2nd 23 Group stage – DNP 6th 1
2017–18 I-League 2nd 18 DNP – DNP 2 2
2018–19 I-League 2nd 16 Not Participated - DNP DNP DNP
2019–20 I-League 2nd 18 DNP - DNP - DNP
2020–21 I-League 2nd - - - DNP - -
Key
  • Tms. = Number of teams
  • Pos. = Position in league
  • Attendance/G = Average league attendance

Affiliated club(s)

The following club is currently affiliated with:

Honours

League

Group stage : 2012
Runners-up (1) : 2017–18
  • Kozhikode District League
Winners (2) :2011, 2012

See also

References
  1. "Football: Quartz Raises hope". Deccan Chronicle. 1 January 2012. Retrieved 4 January 2012.
  2. "Sheffield Calicut Quartz' new owner, Kerala United name". www.newindianexpress.com. 21 November 2020. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
  3. Muralidharan, Ashwin. "Indian football: Kerala's football passion gets the Sheffield United seal of 'approval'! | Goal.com". www.goal.com. Retrieved 19 October 2020.
  4. Kumar P K, Ajith (26 September 2012). "Quartz SC goes on signing spree". The Hindu. Retrieved 26 September 2012.
  5. "Indian football: Kerala's football passion gets the Sheffield United seal of 'approval'! | Goal.com". www.goal.com. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
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