Delhi FC
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| Full name | Delhi Football Club | ||
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| Short name | DFC | ||
| Founded | 1994 | ||
| Ground | Ambedkar Stadium | ||
| Capacity | 35,000 | ||
| Owner | Ranjit Bajaj | ||
| Head coach | Surinder Singh | ||
| League | Delhi Premier League | ||
| 2021–22 | Delhi Premier League, champions | ||
| Website | Club website | ||
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Delhi Football Club is an Indian professional football club from Delhi,[1] which currently competes in the Delhi Premier League[2] and previously in the I-League 2nd Division.[3]
History
Delhi FC was founded in 1994 and competed in lower local divisions until 2009, when it was promoted to FD Senior Division.[4] Affiliated with Football Delhi,[5] the club is regularly participating in the top division of Delhi football league system, FD Senior Division,[6] which also serves as I-League Second Division Qualifiers from 2021.
In August 2020, Minerva Academy owner Ranjit Bajaj took over Delhi FC by buying 90% stake in the club after selling Punjab FC to RoundGlass completely.[7][8]
Delhi FC participated in the 130th edition of Durand Cup and reached to the quarter-finals, after beating ISL side Kerala Blasters in their final group match.[9][10]
Stadium
Ambedkar Stadium, located in Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi, is the home ground of Delhi FC. The club also plays some matches at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.
Supporters
Former Delhi Dynamos ultras have announced to support the club.[citation needed]
Kit manufacturers and shirt sponsors
| Period | Kit manufacturer | Shirt sponsor |
|---|---|---|
| 2022—present | Spartan | Colordesign India |
Players
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Out on loan
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Personnel
| Position | Name |
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| Owner |  Ranjit Bajaj
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| Team manager | Anish Shetty
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| Head coach | Surinder Singh
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| Assistant coach | Anwar Ali Sr.
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| Goalkeeping coach | Mannu Rao
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| Physio | Bhusan Dahikar
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Statistics and records
Seasons
| Year | League | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts | Pos. | |
| 2021 Delhi 2nd Division Qualifiers | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25 | 9 | 10 | 2nd |
| 2021 I-League Qualifiers | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 4 | 16 | 3rd |
- Key
- Tms. = Number of teams
- Pos. = Position in league
- Attendance/G = Average league attendance
Head coaching record
| Name | Nationality | From | To | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Win% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yan Law | India
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2021 | 2021 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25 | 7 | 66% |
Honours
Football
Domestic leagues
- I-League 2nd Division
- FD Senior Division/Delhi Premier League
- DSA A Division
- Runners-up (1): 2009[12]
- DSA B Division
- Champions (1): 2001
Domestic cups
- Bordoloi Trophy
- Champions (1): 2022[13]
- Principal Harbhajan Singh Memorial Tournament
- Champions (1): 2022[14]
- Shandar Football Tournament
- Champions (1): 2021[15]
- Shaheed Bhagat Singh Cup
- Champions (1): 2022[16]
- Chakradhar Deka Memorial Cup
- Champions (1): 2022
- All Open Football Tournament
- Champions (1): 2022[17]
Futsal
Domestic leagues
- Futsal Club Championship
- Champions (1): 2021
- Football Delhi Futsal League
- Champions (1): 2021[18]
Affiliated club(s)
The following club is currently affiliated with Delhi FC:
Minerva Academy FC (2020–present)[19]
Futsal
The club's futsal section takes part in Delhi Futsal League,[20][21] and has won the inaugural edition of AIFF Futsal Club Championship, becoming the first Indian team to qualify for AFC Futsal Club Championship.
References
- ^ "Delhi FC reach Durand Cup quarterfinals with 1-0 win over Kerala Blasters". The Indian Express. 22 September 2021. Archived from the original on 22 September 2021. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- ^ "The Groups for the Football Delhi Senior Division 2021 are out!". Twitter.com. Archived from the original on 10 October 2021. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
- ^ Mergulhao, Marcus (14 July 2021). "One state, one team for I-League qualifiers | Goa News - Times of India". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 16 July 2021. Retrieved 17 July 2021.
- ^ "About Delhi Football Club". DELHI FOOTBALL CLUB. Archived from the original on 6 March 2022. Retrieved 6 March 2022.
- ^ Josh, Sumit (8 May 2018). "Football Delhi: A Complete Revival of The Game in The Capital". www.thequint.com. The Quint. Archived from the original on 11 December 2021. Retrieved 11 December 2021.
- ^ "Football Delhi Senior Division League: All clubs". footballdelhi.com. Archived from the original on 8 November 2021. Retrieved 6 January 2022.
- ^ "Minerva Academy Owns 90 Per Cent Stake in Delhi FC: Details of the Takeover". News18. 10 August 2020. Archived from the original on 14 July 2021. Retrieved 25 September 2021.
- ^ "Minerva Academy enters into partnership with Delhi FC | Football News - Times of India". The Times of India. 6 August 2020. Archived from the original on 26 July 2021. Retrieved 24 July 2021.
- ^ "Durand Cup: Delhi FC beats Kerala Blasters 1-0, reaches quarterfinals". Sportstar. 22 September 2021. Archived from the original on 22 September 2021. Retrieved 24 September 2021.
- ^ "Delhi FC reach Durand Cup quarterfinals with 1-0 win over Kerala Blasters". The Indian Express. 22 September 2021. Archived from the original on 22 September 2021. Retrieved 24 October 2021.
- ^ "Rajasthan United FC Crowned Champions of the I-League Qualifiers 2021". News18. 23 October 2021. Archived from the original on 25 October 2021. Retrieved 24 October 2021.
- ^ Arunava Chaudhary. "List of Champions of the Delhi Football League (DSA Senior Division)". Indianfootball.de. Indian Football Network. Archived from the original on 11 December 2021. Retrieved 8 May 2021.
{{cite web}}:|archive-date=/|archive-url=timestamp mismatch; 1 May 2002 suggested (help) - ^ "Bordoloi Trophy: Minerva Delhi FC edge Nagaland Police to clinch the title". Hindustan Times. 5 April 2022. Archived from the original on 14 April 2022. Retrieved 14 April 2022.
- ^ "Minerva Academy Football Club on Twitter: "Our #BrothersInNorth have also emerged Champions of the senior category defeating Khalsa Warriors in the final of the 59th All India Principal Harbhajan Singh Tournament". Twitter. Archived from the original on 19 June 2022. Retrieved 19 June 2022.
- ^ "Minerva Academy Football Club on Twitter: "CHAMPIONS‼️😍😍 Another trophy added to the cabinet!🏆 Our #Warriors have emerged as the champion of All India Shandar Football Tournament 2021 yesterday! 🤩". Twitter. Archived from the original on 19 June 2022. Retrieved 19 June 2022.
- ^ "Delhi Football Club wins Shaheed Bhagat Singh Football Cup 2022". theprint.in. The Print. Press Trust of India. 11 August 2022. Archived from the original on 11 August 2022. Retrieved 11 August 2022.
- ^ "THE LADS HAVE DONE IT! Another 🏆 in the cabinet! Well done boys 💪🏼✨". Twitter.com (Delhi Football Club). 16 November 2022. Archived from the original on 16 November 2022. Retrieved 16 November 2022.
- ^ "Delhi FC wins Football Delhi Futsal League 2021". Sportstar. 18 September 2021. Archived from the original on 24 September 2021. Retrieved 24 September 2021.
- ^ "Minerva Academy Owns 90 Per Cent Stake in Delhi FC: Details of the Takeover". News18. 10 August 2020. Archived from the original on 14 July 2021. Retrieved 24 July 2021.
- ^ "Inaugural edition of Futsal Championship to kick-off in New Delhi on November 5". www.aninews.in. ANI News. 14 October 2021. Archived from the original on 28 October 2021. Retrieved 14 October 2021.
- ^ "Inaugural edition of Hero Futsal Club Championship to kick-off in New Delhi on November 5". the-aiff.com. All India Football Federation. 14 October 2021. Archived from the original on 19 October 2021. Retrieved 14 October 2021.
