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| Full name | Muslim Football Club | ||
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| Short name | MFC | ||
| Founded | 2010 | ||
| Ground | Government High School Stadium | ||
| Capacity | 1,000 | ||
| Manager | Muhammad Eshaq | ||
| League | Pakistan Premier League | ||
Muslim Football Club is a Pakistani professional football club based in Chaman, Balochistan that competes in the Pakistan Premier League. The players from first club year were semi-professional, most having another source of income besides playing. [1]
The club was formed in 2010, [2] and played in the Football Federation League, the second division of Pakistani football. In 2010–11 Pakistan Football Federation League, the club was placed with local rivals Afghan Sports and Baloch Quetta, along with University Football Club and Wohaib. The club won their first game defeating University Football Club 1–0. In their second and third match, the club defeated local rivals Afghan Sports and Baloch Quetta 3–2 and 3–0, respectively. The club's last group stage match ended in a 1–1 draw against Wohaib. The club topped their group and earned promotion to 2011–12 Pakistan Premier League. On 15 December 2010, the club faced winner of departmental leg, Pakistan Police to determine the winner of 2010–11 Pakistan Football Federation League. [3]
In 2017, Muslim Football Club defeated Chashma Green to win the All Pakistan Peace Tournament. [4]
Muslim FC shares rivalry with fellow hometown club Afghan Chaman, which have managed to command the highest crowds in Pakistani domestic football. [5] [6] [7] [8]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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| Position | Name |
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| Assistant Coach |  Abdul Qadeer Sr |
| Team Manager | Muhammad Eshaq |
| Assistant Team Manager | Mohammad Rafique |
The club's competitive records since the 2010–11 season are listed below.
| Season | Div | Tms | Pos | National Challenge Cup | AFC President's Cup | AFC Cup |
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| 2010–11 | Football Federation League | 22 | 2 | DNP | DNP | DNP |
| 2011–12 | Pakistan Premier League | 16 | 6 | DNP | DNP | DNP |
| 2012–13 | Pakistan Premier League | 16 | 3 | DNP | DNP | DNP |
| 2013–14 | Pakistan Premier League | 16 | 7 | DNP | DNP | DNP |
| 2014–15 | Pakistan Premier League | 12 | 9 | DNP | DNP | DNP |
| 2018–19 | Pakistan Premier League | 16 | 10 | DNP | DNP | DNP |
The players below had senior international cap(s) for their respective countries. Players whose name is listed, represented their countries before or after playing for Muslim FC.
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