Manila Montet Football Club is a Philippines professional football club based in Metro Manila. The club last played in the Philippines Football League, the top flight league of football in the Philippines.
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| Full name | Manila Montet Football Club | ||
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| Founded | 2023 | ||
| Ground | Rizal Memorial Stadium[1] | ||
| Capacity | 12,873 | ||
| Owner | The Montet Group[2] | ||
| President | Thomas Vivian Montet | ||
| League | Philippines Football League | ||
| 2024 | Philippines Football League, 15th of 15 | ||
| Website | https://www.manilamontet.com/ | ||
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History
editThe club is owned by The Montet Group, under the management of Thomas Vivian Montet, a French businessman who recently moved to Philippines.[3]
In 2023, it was reported that Manila Montet was applying for a license to be able to join the Philippines Football League for the 2024 season.[4] In February 2024, the league confirmed their participation making their first ever debut in the top-flight league.[5] Manila Montet are planning to field an all Filipino squad for their debut season in the league.
The club was accused of mismanagement, and providing insufficient financial compensation for its players.[6] Head coach Eliezer Fabroada left after their 1–4 loss in their first game against One Taguig. His deputy, Mark Dennis Balbin was promoted, and later left his position for a new role in futsal in Tondo.[6]
Manila Montet did not take part in the succeeding 2024–25 PFL season.
Management
edit| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Chairman | Thomas Vivian Montet |
| Team managers | Jericho Tingzon Nixon Paez |
| Media manager | Ricci Parcia |
| Marketing managers | Cristine Roberto Lorry Orqueza |
| Kitman | Rich Balla |
Head coaches
edit| Dates | Name |
|---|---|
| January – February 2024 | Kim Jeong-il[7] |
| February – April 2024 | Eliezer Fabroada[6] |
| April – May 2024 | Mark Dennis Balbin[6] |
Domestic records
edit| Season | Division | League position | Copa Paulino Alcantara |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | PFL | 15th | — |
External links
editReferences
edit- ^ "Is Rizal Stadium Truly Outdated?". Manila Montet FC. December 17, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
- ^ "The Montet Group Official Website". The Montet Group. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
- ^ "Manila Montet FC Introduction". Manila Montet FC. December 13, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
- ^ Terrado, Jonas (December 11, 2023). "'Copa' success encourages PFL expansion". Inquirer. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
- ^ "15 clubs are G this PFL '24". Dugout Philippines. February 5, 2024. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
- ^ a b c d Pineda, Carlos (June 7, 2024). "Montet player raises issues on low allowances and poor conditions". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved June 7, 2024.
- ^ "Staff". Manila Montet FC. Archived from the original on February 16, 2024. Retrieved June 7, 2024.