Manila Montet FC explained

Clubname:Manila Montet
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Fullname:Manila Montet Football Club
Ground:Rizal Memorial Stadium[1]
Capacity:12,873
Owner:The Montet Group[2]
Chrtitle:President
Chairman:Thomas Vivian Montet
Mgrtitle:Head coach
League:Philippines Football League
Season:2024
Position:Philippines Football League, 15th of 15
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Website:https://www.manilamontet.com/
Current:2024 Manila Montet F.C. season

Manila Montet Football Club is a Philippines professional football club based in Manila, Metro Manila. The club currently plays in the Philippines Football League, the top-flight league of football in the Philippines.

History

The club is owned by The Montet Group, under the management of Thomas Vivian Montet, a French businessman who recently moved to Philippines.[3]

Philippines Football League

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]

Players

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Club official

Updated as of 20 January 2024[8]

PositionName
Head coach Eliezer Fabroada
Assistant coaches Mark Dennis Balbin
Jovert Ayuban
Goalkeeping coach Enrique Paocog
Team Doctor Gerardo Pangilinan
Physiotherapist Gustavo Cojuangco

Management

PositionName
Chairman Thomas Vivian Montet
Team manager Jericho Tingzon
Nixon Paez
Media Manager Ricci Parcia
Marketing Manager Cristine Roberto
Lorry Orqueza
Kitman Rich Balla

List of head coaches

Dates Name
2024 Kim Jeong-il[9]
2024 – April 2024 Eliezer Fabroada
April 2024 – May 2024 Mark Dennis Balbin

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Is Rizal Stadium Truly Outdated? . Manila Montet FC . 17 December 2023 . 17 December 2023.
  2. Web site: The Montet Group Official Website. The Montet Group. 17 December 2023.
  3. Web site: Manila Montet FC Introduction. Manila Montet FC. 13 December 2023. 17 December 2023.
  4. News: Terrado. Jonas. 'Copa' success encourages PFL expansion. Inquirer. 11 December 2023. 17 December 2023.
  5. News: 15 clubs are G this PFL '24 . 6 February 2024 . Dugout Philippines . 5 February 2024.
  6. News: Pineda . Carlos . Montet player raises issues on low allowances and poor conditions . 7 June 2024 . Sports Interactive Network Philippines . 7 June 2024 . en.
  7. News: Player List . 6 February 2024 . Manila Montet FC . 5 February 2024.
  8. News: Staff List . 6 February 2024 . Manila Montet FC . 5 February 2024.
  9. Web site: Staff . Manila Montet FC . 7 June 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240216162249/https://www.manilamontet.com/staff/ . 16 February 2024.