Mohammed Illias Sahadulla K. C. Chandrahasan T. J. Mathews
Head coach
Sergio Alexandre
League
Super League Kerala
Website
Club website
Home colours
Away colours
Thiruvananthapuram Kombans Football Club is a professional franchise football club based in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India, participating in the Super League Kerala. The club was founded in May 2024.[1]
History
Thiruvananthapuram Kombans FC made their debut in the 2024 Super League Kerala on September 10, 2024, in a match against Calicut FC. Held at the EMS Stadium, the game ended in a 1–1 draw. Thiruvananthapuram Kombans FC earned their first win in the 2024 Super League Kerala on September 16, defeating Thrissur Magic FC 2-0 at their home ground.[2]
Ownership and finances
Thiruvananthapuram Kombans FC's patrons are Princess Gowri Parvathi Bayi, a member of the former royal family of Travancore, Dr. Shashi Tharoor MP, Jacob Punnoose IPS, Dr. Mohammed Illias Sahadulla, chairman and managing director of KIMS Hospital, K. C. Chandrahasan, managing director of Kerala Travels, T. J. Mathews, co-owner of Kovalam FC, G. Vijaya Raghavan, founder of Technopark, R. Anil Kumar and N. S. Abhayakumar.[3]
Ground
Chandrasekharan Nair Stadium
Chandrasekharan Nair Stadium, located in Thiruvananthapuram, is the home ground of Thiruvananthapuram Kombans FC. This historic stadium hosts various domestic and regional football matches.[4][5] The staff of Thiruvananthapuram Kombans have committed to invest ₹2.5 crore towards upgrading the Chandrasekharan Nair Stadium.[6]
Players
First-team squad
As of August 2024
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
^"Super League Kerala: Franchisees of inaugural edition announced". Deccan Herald. 12 May 2024. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
^"Kombans show their might at home, beat Thrissur 2-0". The Times of India. 16 September 2024. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
^"Mahesh Bhupathi, Travancore princess and former Benfica player among franchise owners in Super League Kerala". The Hindu. 10 May 2024. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
^"Kombans to play at CSN Stadium". The Times of India. 12 July 2024. Retrieved 22 August 2024.
^"Thiruvananthapuram Kombans to fly to Goa for training, to play FC Calicut on September 10". The New Indian Express. 29 August 2024. Retrieved 29 August 2024.
^"Kombans will invest Rs 2.5 cr to upgrade Chandrasekharan Nair stadium: Promoters". Onmanorama. 20 August 2024. Retrieved 9 September 2024.
Sergio Alexandre 
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