F. C. Kochin is a football club based in Cochin, Kerala, India. It is the first professional football club in India. The Club and Team was formed in the late 1990s and early 2000s. F. C. Kochin plays at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kaloor, Cochin.
FC Kochin has contributed substantially to the advancement of Kerala football within its short span.The most prestigious achievement so far for FC Kochin has been winning the Durand Cup in New Delhi in 1997. FC Kochin has also put up a consistent performance in the National Football League.
History & Team
Management: The successful management of the club and team is done in the guidance of FC Kochin Trust with Mr. P.V. Paul as the Managing Trustee and Mr. Thomas Kannookadan & Mr.T.U.Davis as trustees. The head office of the F. C. Kochin is at Kaloor, Kochi.
Mr. Paul Varghese is the chief Patron of the club and Mr. K.J.Varoo the Manager.
Late Mr. M.P.Kurian was the founder Chairman of the FC Kochin Trust and late Mr. M.K.Joseph was the founder Chairman of the FC Kochin Limited Company.