2023–24 Fortis FC season explained

Club:Fortis FC
Season:2023–24
Chrtitle:President
Chairman:Md Shahin Hasan
Mgrtitle:Head coach
Manager:Masud Parvez Kaisar
Stadium:Muktijuddho Sriti Stadium
Ownertitle:Owner
Owner:Fortis Group
League:Bangladesh Premier League
League Result:5th of 10
Cup1:Federation Cup
Cup2:Independence Cup
League Topscorer:Pa Omar Babou
Valeriy Gryshyn
(6 goals)
Season Topscorer:Pa Omar Babou (8 goals)
Largest Win:3–1 v Sheikh Russel KC
(Neutral)
23 January 2023
(Federation Cup)

3–1 v Chittagong Abahani
(Home)
29 May 2024
(Premier League)
Largest Loss:0–4 v Mohammedan SC
(Away)
29 March 2024
(Premier League)
Nextseason:2024–25
Prevseason:2022–23

The 2023–24 season was the Fortis FC's 4th season since its establishment in 2020 and their 2nd season in the Bangladesh Premier League.[1] [2] [3] They achieved promotion to the Bangladesh Premier league after being crowned the 2021–22 Bangladesh Championship League title.[4] [5] In addition to domestic league, Fortis FC was participated on this season's edition of Federation Cup and Independence Cup. The season covered the period from 1 August 2023 to 31 May 2024.[6]

Players

No.PlayerNat.Position(s)Date Of BirthYear SignedPrevious Club
Goalkeepers
1Azad HossainGK27 October 20232022Chittagong Abahani
22Shanto Kumar RoyGK27 October 20232022Saif Sporting Club
25Omar Faruk LinkonGK27 October 20232023Rahmatganj MFS
30Md Antor AliGK27 October 20232023Fortis Academy
32Md Sarwar JahanGK27 October 20232024Sheikh Russel KC
Defenders
2Abdullah Omar SajibCB27 October 20232020
3Saddam Hossain AnnyLB27 October 20232023Rahmatganj MFS
4Sabuz HossainCB27 October 20232022Saif Sporting Club
5Jasur JumaevCB27 October 20232023 Xorazm Urganch
6Mojammel Hossain NiraRB27 October 20232022Sheikh Jamal DC
12Noyon MiaRB27 October 20232023Rahmatganj MFS
16Rashedul Islam RashedLB27 October 20232023Muktijoddha Sangsad
24Kamacai Marma AkyCB2023Fortis Academy
75Md Shajahan AliCB2024
Midfielders
8Mamunul IslamCM27 October 20232022Rahmatganj MFS
14Imtiaz Sultan JituCM27 October 20232023Dhaka Abahani
15Md RomanAM27 October 20232023Muktijoddha Sangsad
20Mazharul Islam SouravDM27 October 20232022Sheikh Jamal DC
21Farhad MonaDM27 October 20232023Chittagong Abahani
23Didarul AlamAM/LM27 October 20232022Muktijoddha Sangsad
28Mostajeb KhanCM27 October 20232020Chittagong Abahani
29Shantu DasDM2023Uttara FC
33Soma OtaniAM27 October 20232024Muktijoddha Sangsad
Forwards
7Borhan UddinRW27 October 20232020Tongi Krira Chakra
9Amir Hakim BappyRWOctober 27, 20232023Mohammedan SC
10Pa Omar BabouFW27 October 20232023 SCC Mohammédia
11Shakhawat Hossain RonyCF27 October 20232022Chittagong Abahani
17Valeriy GryshynRW/LW/AM27 October 20232023 Phnom Penh Crown FC
19Arman Foysal AkashCF/AM27 October 20232023AFC Uttara
26Rahmat Ullah JisanCF27 October 20232023Fortis Academy
27Joseph Nur RahmanCF/RW27 October 20232023Fortis FC
31Omar SarrCF27 October 20232023
Players on loan
18Sajed Hasan Jummon Nijum AM/RW27 October 20232023BFF Elite Academy
Left during the season
13Salim RezaCB27 October 20232023Sheikh Russel KC

Friendlies

Mid-season

Transfers

Transfers in

DatePositionNo.PlayerFromFeeSource
29 July 2023FW12Amir Hakim BappyMohammedan SCFree
October 2023FW19Arman Foysal AkashAFC UttaraFree
October 2023MF29Shantu DasUttara FCFree
October 2023DF16Rashedul Islam Rashed Muktijoddha SangsadFree
October 2023GK25Omar Faruk Linkon Rahmatganj MFSFree
October 2023DF13Salim Reza Sheikh Russel KCFree
October 2023MF14Dhaka AbahaniFree
October 2023MF15Md Roman Muktijoddha SangsadFree
October 2023MF21Farhad Mona Chittagong AbahaniFree
October 2023DF3Saddam Hossain Anny Rahmatganj MFSFree
October 2023FW29Free AgentFree
October 2023DF5 Jasur Jumaev Xorazm UrganchFree
October 2023FW17 Phnom Penh CrownFree
October 2023FW31 Omar Sarr Free AgentFree
October 2023FW26Rahmat Ullah JisanFortis FC AcademyPromoted
October 2023GK30Md Antor AliFortis FC AcademyPromoted
October 2023DF24Kamacai Marma Aky Fortis FC AcademyPromoted
March 2024GK37Md Sarwar Jahan Free AgentFree
March 2024DF75Md Shajahan Ali Free AgentFree
March 2024MF33 Soma Otani Free AgentFree[7]
March 2024FW Jhapa FCFree[8]

Transfers out

DatePositionNo.PlayerMoved toFeeSource
June 2024GK17Uttam Barua RetiredN/A
July 2024MF17Bashundhara KingsFree[10]
July 2024FW18Bashundhara KingsFree
August 2023GK30Sheikh Russel KCFree[11]
August 2023DF2Sheikh Russel KCFree
August 2023DF3Ariful Islam JituSheikh Russel KCFree[12]
August 2023MF16Shahidul Islam Sumon Sheikh Russel KCFree
September 2023FW77 Garcia Joof Free AgentReleased
May 2023FW9 Amredin SharifiFree AgentReleased
October 2024MF7Kawsar Ali RabbiChittagong AbahaniFree[13]
October 2024DF13Joynal Abedin Dipu Sheikh Jamal DCFree
October 2024FW21Md Jahedul Alam Chittagong AbahaniFree
March 2024DF13Salim RezaUttara FCFree
March 2024FW Anjan BistaFree AgentReleased

Loans out

Competitions

Overall

CompetitionFirst matchLast matchFinal Position
BPL22 December 202329 May 20245th
Federation Cup26 December 202330 March 2024Quarter-final
Independence Cup31 October 20234 November 2023Group stage

Premier League

See main article: 2023–24 Bangladesh Premier League (football).

Results by round

Independence Cup

See main article: 2023–24 Independence Cup (Bangladesh).

Federation Cup

See main article: 2023–24 Federation Cup (Bangladesh).

Knockout stages

Quarter-final

Statistics

Goalscorers

RankNo.Pos.Nat.PlayerBPLIndependence CupTotal
110FWPa Omar Babou6208
217FWValeriy Gryshyn6017
331FWOmar Sarr4004
412FWAmir Hakim Bappy 0101
5DFJasur Jumaev 1001
16DFRashedul Islam Rashed 1001
18MFSajed Hasan Jummon Nijum 0101
4DF1001
Own goals (from the opponents)2002
Total214126

References

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Fortis FC Ltd – Soccer – Team Profile – Results, fixtures, squad, statistics – Global Sports Archive . 2 June 2024 . globalsportsarchive.com.
  2. Web site: কমলাপুরে ফর্টিসের উৎসব. 2 June 2024. Bangla Tribune.
  3. Web site: Fortis FC post win in BCL. 2 June 2024. BSS.
  4. Web site: বিসিএলের শিরোপা উল্লাস সেরে বিপিএলের পথে ফর্টিস!. June 2, 2024. offsidebangladesh.com.
  5. Web site: বিপিএল নিশ্চিত করলো ফর্টিস!. June 2, 2024. offsidebangladesh.com.
  6. Web site: দলবদলের উত্তাপ ক্লাব ফুটবলে. 2 June 2024. SAMAKAL.
  7. Web site: বিপিএল খেলা হচ্ছে না অঞ্জন বিস্তার; ফর্টিসে সোমা ওতানি!. March 25, 2024. Offside Bangladesh. July 25, 2024.
  8. Web site: Fortis FC rope in Anjan Bista. 8 March 2024. 8 March 2024. The Daily Star.
  9. Web site: বাফুফের নিলামে সর্বোচ্চ ১৩ লাখে বসুন্ধরা কিংসের ঘরে গোলকিপার আসিফ. August 26, 2023. Prothomalo. August 27, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230827145849/https://www.prothomalo.com/sports/football/odrwzqgu5e. live.
  10. News: Kings strengthen squad ahead of AFC CL . 2023-08-05 . New Age . en.
  11. Web site: আবাহনীকে সমস্যায় ফেলে গেলেন কলিনড্রেস. 27 August 2023. SAMAKAL.
  12. Web site: জামালকে নিয়েই শেখ রাসেল দল. August 5, 2023. www.kalerkantho.com.
  13. Web site: Welcome to the #CAL family, Rabbi ! . 2023-10-29 . X (formerly Twitter) . en.
  14. Web site: ধারে বিদেশি ফুটবলার খুঁজছে আবাহনী. 28 July 2023. SAMAKAL.