Malappuram Football Club is an Indian professional football club based in Malappuram, Kerala, competing in the Super League Kerala. The club was founded in May 2024.
Stadium
Malappuram FC plays their home matches at the Malappuram District Sports Complex Stadium in the city of Manjeri.
Club performance Season 1 (2024) Malappuram entered the competition with expectations and the backing of football fan base. Under the management of former Aston Villa and Chennaiyin FC coach John Gregory, the club assembled a star-studded squad that combined experienced Indian names with proven foreigners. The most notable domestic signing was Anas Edathodika, the former India international. The foreign contingent featured Sérgio Barboza, who had previous I-League experience, along with Joseba Beitia and Pedro Manzi, both with successful stints in Indian football.
Malappuram began their campaign with a win over Forca Kochi FC. However, the team’s form dipped, as defensive lapses and finishing woes led to dropped points. Their two victories of the season came in away fixtures, against Forca Kochi and Thrissur Magic FC. By the end of the league stage, Malappuram finished fifth among six teams, with a record of two wins, four draws, and four losses, thereby failing to qualify for the semifinals.
Season 2 (2025) After a dismal outing in the inaugural season of the Super League Kerala, Malappuram FC management undertook a sweeping rebuild. The club appointed Miguel Corral as the new head coach, signalling a shift toward a more modern, possession-oriented approach. Roy Krishna joined the attack, adding proven goal-scoring pedigree. They secured Gani Nigam, one of the standout midfielders of the previous edition. The defence was strengthened by the arrival of Abdul Hakku.
Supporters Ultras Malappuram are the official supporters' group of Malappuram FC in the Super League Kerala. The group is associated with fan activities such as tifo displays, chants, and coordinated drumming during matches. The supporters are part of the football culture of Malappuram district.
Players First-team squad
Personnel
Current technical staff RoleNameHead coach Karim BencherifaAssistant coach Chinta Chandrashekar RaoGoalkeeping coach MunavarStrength and conditioning coach JoshuaPhysio Ashique KTeam Manager Seyed Muhammad RafiKit Manager Akshay
Management Position NameChief operating officer Arun K. NanuHead of football operations Wilbur Lasrado
Kit manufacturers and shirt sponsors PeriodKit manufacturerShirt sponsorBack sponsorChest sponsorSleeve sponsor2024HummelImpex–2025Rapheal Film City
See also List of football clubs in Kerala Football in Kerala Sports in Kerala
References
Sergio González Álvarez