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Diamond Harbour FC

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Diamond Harbour
ডিএইচএফসি
Full nameDiamond Harbour Football Club
NicknameThe Harbour Boys
Short nameDHFC
Founded2020; 5 years ago (2020)[1]
GroundNaihati Stadium
Capacity25,000
OwnerDiamond Harbour Sports Pvt. Ltd.
PresidentAbhishek Banerjee
Head coachKibu Vicuña
League
2025–26TBA
Websitediamondharbourfc.com
Current season

Diamond Harbour Football Club is a professional football club based in Diamond Harbour, West Bengal, India. The club currently competes in the I-League, the second tier of the Indian football league system, since the 2025–26 season.[2][3]

The club plays its home matches at the Naihati Stadium, which has a seating capacity of 25,000 spectators. Diamond Harbour FC aims to develop local football talent and establish itself as a prominent club within the Indian football system. The team's colours are primarily navy blue, red and white, reflecting the maritime heritage of Diamond Harbour.

History

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Diamond Harbour Football Club was established in 2020 and approved by the Indian Football Association (IFA) in 2022 to participate in the Calcutta Football League (CFL) First Division, the third tier of the state league structure. Spanish coach Kibu Vicuña, previously associated with Mohun Bagan and Kerala Blasters, was appointed as the club’s first head coach.[4][5]

In 2023, the Indian Football Association introduced a new format by merging the CFL Premier Divisions A and B into a single competition. DHFC was placed in Group I and qualified for the Super Six stage of the tournament.[6][7] Later in the year, the club was nominated to represent West Bengal in the inaugural season of the I-League 3, the new fourth tier in the Indian league system.[8][9]

In 2024, Diamond Harbour FC took part in the Sikkim Gold Cup held in Gangtok, reflecting its growing participation in national-level competitions.[10] The club won the I-League 2 and was promoted to the I-League in the same year. Diamond Harbour made their Durand Cup debut in 2025 where they reached the finals by beating Indian Super League clubs, Jamshedpur FC and East Bengal FC. However, they lost the final 6-1 to NorthEast United FC and finished runners up.[11][12]

Players

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First team squad

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As of 1 October 2025

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK  IND Arit Hazra
4 DF  ESP Mikel Kortazar
5 MF  IND Lalliansanga Renthlei
8 MF  IND Wahengbam Angousana
9 FW  BRA Clayton
12 DF  IND Nayan Tudu
13 FW  IND Shaiborlang Kharpan
14 MF  IND Paul Ramfangzauva
16 DF  IND Rabilal Mandi
17 DF  IND Wungngayam Muirang
18 MF  IND Supriya Pandit
19 DF  IND Sairuat Kima
21 GK  IND Susnata Malik Aakash
22 FW  IND Jobby Justin (captain)
23 DF  IND Melroy Assisi
24 FW  IND Thanglalsoun Gangte
25 DF  IND Bikramjit Singh
26 MF  IND Suprodip Hazra
No. Pos. Nation Player
28 MF  IND Akash Hemram
29 FW  IND Naro Hari Shrestha
30 MF  IND Malsawmzuala
31 GK  IND Subrata Santra
32 GK  IND Mirshad Michu
33 DF  IND Ajith Kumar
37 MF  IND Samuel Lalmuanpuia
60 MF  IND Girik Khosla
67 FW  IND Tharpuia
91 FW  IND Halicharan Narzary (on loan from Bengaluru)
95 DF  IND Naresh Singh Yendrembam
99 FW  SVN Luka Majcen
— DF  IND Aqib Nawab
— MF  IND Supratim Das (on loan from Mumbai City)
— GK  IND Mohammed Arbaz (on loan from Kerala Blasters)
— MF  IND Bryce Miranda
— FW  NGA Bright Enobakhare
— MF  NGA Sunday Afolabi

Technical staff

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As of July 2025
Title Name
Owner India Abhishek Banerjee
Head coach Spain Kibu Vicuña
Assistant coach India Dipankur Sharma
India Abhishek Das
Goalkeeper coach India Abhishek Das
Physio India Vikas Kumar
Team manager India Shounak Bhattacharjee
Kitman India Arghya Bhattacharya

Honours

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Domestic

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League

Cup

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Diamond Harbour Football Club launched". Example News. 15 August 2020. Retrieved 31 July 2025.
  2. ^ "Trinamool Congress' Abhishek Banerjee Launches Diamond Harbour Football Club". News18. 16 April 2022. Archived from the original on 17 April 2022. Retrieved 18 June 2022.
  3. ^ PTI (15 April 2022). "Abhishek Banerjee launches football club, to make CFL Ist division debut". thebridge.in. Archived from the original on 15 April 2022. Retrieved 18 June 2022.
  4. ^ "Techno Sports". technosports.co.in. 10 May 2022. Archived from the original on 16 May 2022. Retrieved 18 June 2022.
  5. ^ Chakraborty, Swapnomoy (16 December 2022). "I-League: Kibu Vicuna to take charge as head coach of Mohammedan SC; will arrive on Monday". thebridge.in. Kolkata: The Bridge. Archived from the original on 21 December 2022. Retrieved 16 January 2023.
  6. ^ "Calcutta Football League (CFL) goes bigger than ever for its historic 125th season". thefangarage.com. Kolkata: The Fan Garage. 5 June 2023. Archived from the original on 6 June 2023. Retrieved 6 June 2023.
  7. ^ "Calcutta Football League 2023: Confirmed Super Six Phase Teams". indianfootballnews.in. Kolkata: Indian Football News. 20 September 2023. Archived from the original on 21 September 2023. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
  8. ^ "Major AIFF Decisions: 15 Clubs Nominated In 3rd Division; Youth Quota In I League Teams". thefangarage.com. 22 August 2023. Archived from the original on 18 September 2023. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
  9. ^ "AIFF League Committee: Youth quota for I-League, State FAs nominate 3rd Division League clubs". The Away End. 22 August 2023. Archived from the original on 8 November 2023. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
  10. ^ "All India Governor's Gold Cup football tournament to be held in Gangtok from November 8–12". The Week. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
  11. ^ "FROM MIRACLE TO MASTERY: HOW NEUFC DEFENDED THEIR DURAND CUP CROWN". Indian Super League. Retrieved 27 August 2025.
  12. ^ "DURAND CUP 2025: NEUFC CROWNED CHAMPIONS AFTER EASING PAST DHFC". Indian Super League. Retrieved 27 August 2025.

Further reading

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