Players
First-team squad
- As of 28 July 2024
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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| Full name | Malappuram Football Club |
|---|---|
| Short name | MFC |
| Founded | 2024 |
| Ground | Malappuram District Sports Complex Stadium, Payyanad, Manjeri |
| Capacity | 25,000 |
| Owner(s) | V. A. Ajmal Bismi Dr. Anvar Ameen (Grand Hyper) Sports Academy Tirur (SAT) Baby Neelambra |
| Chief Operating Officer | Arun K Nanu |
| Manager | John Gregory |
| League | Super League Kerala |
Malappuram Football Club is a professional association football franchise based in Malappuram, Kerala, India, participating in the inaugural season of the Super League Kerala. Organized by the Kerala Football Association and Unified Football Sports Development Pvt. Ltd., the club was founded in May 2024. [1] [2]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Head coach/Manager |  John Gregory |
| Assistant coach |  Cleofas Alex |
| Position | Name |
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| Chief Operating Officer | Arun K Nanu |
| Head of Football Operations | Wilbur Lasrado |
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