Davao Aguilas F.C.

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Davao Aguilas
Davao Aguilas.png
Full nameDavao Aguilas Football Club — UMAK
Nickname(s)Aguilas (The Eagles)
Short nameDAFC
FoundedMarch 26, 2017;7 years ago (2017-03-26)
Ground Davao del Norte Sports Complex
University of Makati Stadium
Capacity3,000
3,295
Owner Jefferson Cheng
Head coachAber Ruzgal
League Philippines Football League
2024 Philippines Football League, 4th of 15
Soccerball current event.svg Current season

Davao Aguilas Football Club (also known as Davao Aguilas-UMak for sponsorship reasons), abbreviated as DAFC, is a Filipino professional football club based in the city of Tagum, Davao del Norte. The team currently plays in the Philippines Football League, the top-flight league of football in the Philippines.

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During the time of its participation in the Philippines Football League, the club was the sole Mindanao-based club in the league. [1] It left from the Philippines Football League and was disbanded after the conclusion of the 2018 season, following disagreements regarding supposed successor league to the Philippines Football League. However, the club resumed operations again in July 2020, focusing on youth football development.

History

Establishment and entry to the Philippines Football League

The group behind the Aguilas have expressed their interest to play in the Philippines Football League and submitted their letter of intent before the December 31, 2016 deadline. They were given until the end of January 2017 to complete all licensing requirements. [2]

On February 19, 2017, it was reported that Davao Aguilas FC is joining the Philippines Football League as the sole representative from Mindanao. They conducted tryouts at the Agro pitch in Davao City on February 19, 2017. [1] Though the team's composition is already being organized as early as February 2017, Davao Aguilas lists its foundation date as March 26, 2017. [3] In March 2017, the club participated in the Stallion preseason cup, where Ed Walohan scored their first goal in competitive play. [4]

2017 season

The club hosted an official launch ceremony on March 26, 2017, at the Davao del Norte Sports Complex, their home venue. [5]

By June 2017, the club owners secured a sponsorship deal with the San Miguel Corporation and appended "San Miguel" to their official name. [6] On September 18, with the club cut adrift at 7th place, manager Gary Phillips was sacked and replaced by Marlon Maro. The team finished 7th in the inaugural PFL season.

2018 season

In the 2018 season, the club signed more national and foreign players to bolster the squad. Maro resigned in the middle of the season and was replaced by Melchor Anzures. In September 2018, the club signed a partnership agreement with the Japan-based club Shonan Bellmare, competing in the J.League. The partnership was formed to bolster cooperation between the two clubs, which includes the development of players and coaches, player scouting, academy and marketing. The Davao Aguilas also briefly changed their name to "Davao Aguilas Bellmare Football Club", to signify their partnership. [7]

Davao Aguilas featured in the final of the inaugural Copa Paulino Alcantara where they lost to Kaya-Iloilo due to a solitary goal.

Withdrawal from the Philippines Football League

It was reported on December 14, 2018, that the club has withdrawn from the PFL. Jefferson Cheng iterated continued support for infrastructure and grassroots development in Davao. [8] Cheng has also cited the decision to hire Bernie Sumayao to manage the PFL despite his volunteering to take over the management of the league. [9] However the league's inaugural season in 2017 was cut short and the PFL was reestablished once again.

Davao Aguilas were disbanded but Cheng remained involved in local football, sponsoring the youth tournaments through his company Speed Regalo. [10]

Return to action

In July 2020, Davao Aguilas announced the resumption of operations its youth department. [11] They would join the 7's Football League

Reinforced by players from the University of Makati, Davao Aguilas would take part in the 2023 Copa Paulino Alcantara. [12] From 2024, Davao Aguilas return to Philippines Football League after confirmed on 5 February 2024.

In 2024, Davao Aguilas return to Philippines Football League after confirming its participation on 5 February 2024.

Crest and colors

The colors of the team are blue which represents "loyalty and brilliance" and red which represents "passion and valor". The red stripes symbolize 5 attributes of the club's players (strength, speed, agility and mentality), while the blue stripes symbolize the concepts of fair play, respect, perseverance and integrity. The colors of the club were selected as reportedly as a show of patriotism and derived after the Philippine flag. The bird's head in the crest is that of a Philippine eagle. [4]

Affiliated clubs

Players

As of 6 October 2024

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

No.Pos.NationPlayer
1 GK Flag of the Philippines.svg  PHI Kenneth Guballo
2 DF Flag of South Korea.svg  KOR Mun Jun-su
3 DF Flag of the Philippines.svg  PHI Jayvee Kallukaran
5 DF Flag of the Philippines.svg  PHI Reynald Villareal (vice-captain)
6 MF Flag of the Philippines.svg  PHI OJ Clarino
8 MF Flag of the Philippines.svg  PHI Jhomaray Sapal
9 FW Flag of Brazil.svg  BRA Gabriel Costa
10 FW Flag of The Gambia.svg  GAM Salifu Jatta
11 FW Flag of the Philippines.svg  PHI Uriel Dalapo
12 DF Flag of the Philippines.svg  PHI Miguel Clarino
13 DF Flag of the Philippines.svg  PHI Kart Talaroc
14 MF Flag of the Philippines.svg  PHI Dale Reas-Do
16 GK Flag of Cote d'Ivoire.svg  CIV Dini Ouattara
17 MF Flag of the Philippines.svg  PHI Richard Talaroc
No.Pos.NationPlayer
18 DF Flag of the Philippines.svg  PHI Romel Catarinin
19 DF Flag of Cote d'Ivoire.svg  CIV Yohann Fofana
20 FW Flag of Brazil.svg  BRA Bruno Krenkel
23 DF Flag of Mexico.svg  MEX Salvador Pliego
26 FW Flag of the Philippines.svg  PHI Rendon Cielo
27 MF Flag of Indonesia.svg  IDN Dino Tri Laksana (on loan from Nusantra United U20)
28 GK Flag of Indonesia.svg  IDN Zavier Zakarya (on loan from Nusantra United U20)
30 FW Flag of Brazil.svg  BRA Allan Machado
31 GK Flag of the Philippines.svg  PHI John Betanio
39 FW Flag of the Philippines.svg  PHI Paolo Bugas
93 FW Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Alessandro Riggi
97 DF Flag of Brazil.svg  BRA Lucas Reis
98 MF Flag of the Philippines.svg  PHI Troy Limbo

Personnel

PositionName
Head coach Flag of the Philippines.svg Aber Ruzgal
Assistant coaches Flag of the Philippines.svg Marlon Pinero
Flag of the Philippines.svg Melchor Anzures
Flag of the Philippines.svg Ramonito Carreon
Flag of the Philippines.svg Ronoel Garfin
Goalkeeping coachVacant
Physiotherapist Flag of the Philippines.svg John Morado
Flag of the Philippines.svg Janus Earl Dacumos
Flag of the Philippines.svg Remigio Nigel Ilustre

Head coaches

CoachNat.Tenure
Melchor Anzures [note 1] Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines February 2017
Gary Phillips Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia February – September 2017
Marlon Maro Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines September 2017 – 29 May 2018
Melchor AnzuresFlag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines 29 May 2018 – 31 December 2018
Aber RuzgalFlag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines 2020 – present

Records

Davao Aguilas vs Meralco Manila, September 23, 2017 DAFC vs. FMFC - Sep. 23, 2017, 1st Half Action.jpg
Davao Aguilas vs Meralco Manila, September 23, 2017

Season by season record

SeasonDivisionSeason statistics Copa Paulino Alcantara Top goalscorer [note 2]
PWDLGFGAGDPtsPosNameGoals
2017 PFL 28410143556-21227th— Flag of Australia (converted).svg Harry Sawyer 10
2018 PFL 2511685239+13393rdRunners-up Flag of the Philippines.svg Phil Younghusband 12
2019—————————————
2022—————————————
2021—————————————
2022—————————————
2023—————————— Runners-up Flag of the Philippines.svg Yannick Tuason 5 [note 3]
2024 PFL 5500140+14152nd— Flag of Senegal.svg Ibrahima Ndour 5
2024–25—————————————
ChampionsRunners-upThird placeOngoing

Notes

  1. ↑ Anzures did not coach the team in a single league match, although he was reportedly the head coach of the Davao Aguilas during its February 2017 try-outs. [1]
  2. ↑ Only includes goals scored in the league.
  3. ↑ Since Davao Aguilas only participated in the Copa Paulino Alcantara this season, the total goals scored are from the 2023 Copa Paulino Alcantara.

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