Cebu F.C. commonly known as Dynamic Herb Cebu or DH Cebu, is a Filipino professional football team based in Talisay, Cebu. Founded in 2021, the club played its first professional game on November 11, 2021, when they participated at the Copa Paulino Alcantara.
The club have been runners-up twice in the Philippines Football League and has appeared at two continental tournaments.
History The club, founded in 2021. Were given a provisional-license on August 24, 2021, allowing it to compete in the Philippines Football League. Originally planned to debut in the 2021 season, the season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead, the domestic cup, Copa Paulino Alcantara. Took its place in lieu of the competition.
In 2022, the club secured a partnership with Turkish Süper Lig club, Hatayspor. The club officially debuted in the Philippines Football League in the 2022-23 season where they lost 3–0 against eventual champions Kaya F.C.–Iloilo. Furthermore, the club finished second in the season and qualified for the first-time in the AFC Cup. Cebu FC made their continental debut on September 21, 2023, against Cambodian side Phnom Penh Crown FC where they lost 0–3 at home. On October 26, 2023, the club won its first continental match against Burmese side Shan United F.C. 1–0.
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Pld = Matches played W = Matches won D = Matches drawn L = Matches lost GF = Goals for GA = Goals against Pts = Points Pos = Final position
PFL = Philippines Football League
F = Final Group = Group stage QF = Quarter-finals SF = Semi-finals
WinnersRunners-up
Seasons Correct as of the end of the 2024 Philippines Football League. + Seasons of Cebu F.C.SeasonLeagueCopa Paulino AlcantaraAFC Champions League Two/AFC CupTop goalscorer(s)DivisionTierPlayer(s)Goals2021PFL1Cancelled due to enhanced community quarantine.SF––2022PFL12215615223512ndSFArda Çınkır42023PFL1SFArda Çınkır142024PFL11412026512362nd–Group (3rd)Zamoranho Ho-A-Tham11
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