Manila Montet FC

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.

Manila Montet
Full nameManila Montet Football Club
Founded2023 (2023)
GroundRizal Memorial Stadium[1]
Capacity12,873
OwnerThe Montet Group[2]
PresidentThomas Vivian Montet
LeaguePhilippines Football League
2024TBD
WebsiteClub website

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.

However the club would be plagued by allegations of mismanagement including financial compensations for its players.[6]

Head coach Eliezer Fabroada would leave after their 1–4 lost in their first game against One Taguig. His deputy, Mark Dennis Balbin would be promoted but also leave his position for a new role in futsal in Tondo. Another player was made into a coach.[6]

Players
As of January 20, 2024[7]

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK  PHI Mark Jones
2 GK  PHI Arjun Lasco
3 GK  PHI Rafael Alfonso Mamonong
4 DF  PHI Alimar Ambong
5 DF  PHI Vincent Gavino
6 DF  PHI Drexler Valencia
7 FW  PHI Iver Siose
8 DF  PHI Khenn Taala
9 FW  PHI Marcus Acot
10 FW  PHI Henry Pinero
11 FW  PHI Mark Ordiz
12 DF  PHI Reymart Selosa
13 FW  PHI Sherwin Llander
14 MF  PHI Victor Felicia
15 MF  PHI Mark Beltran
16 DF  PHI Renante Bangi
17 MF  PHI Reggie Sulit
18 DF  PHI Lanz De Jesus
19 DF  PHI Marole Bungay
20 MF  PHI Allen Paul Abad
21 MF  PHI Dave Deloso
No. Pos. Nation Player
22 DF  PHI Gansmari Antipuesto
23 MF  PHI Josh Flores
24 FW  PHI Rusty Abellano
25 MF  PHI Jann Naguiat
26 MF  PHI Harvey Milan
27 DF  PHI Jaymark Salazar
28 MF  PHI Kyle Lacson
29 DF  PHI James Hereta
30 DF  PHI Kevin George Alcantara
32 DF  PHI Lien Manuel
33 MF  PHI Kenneth Arnaldo
34 FW  PHI Karl Cabaddu
35 FW  PHI Howell Tandoy
41 MF  PHI Jasper Martinez
42 GK  PHI Joen Cabana
44 DF  PHI Renzo Cales
66 MF  PHI Francis Erin Pena
88 GK  PHI Shane Salino
— DF  PHI Tommy Sampaga

Club official

Updated as of 20 January 2024[8]

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

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

List of head coaches
DatesName
2024 Kim Jeong-il [9]
2024 – April 2024 Eliezer Fabroada[6]
April 2024 – May 2024 Mark Dennis Balbin[6]

Domestic tournament records
Season Division League Position Copa Paulino Alcantara
2024 PFL TBD TBD

References
  1. "Is Rizal Stadium Truly Outdated?". Manila Montet FC. December 17, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
  2. "The Montet Group Official Website". The Montet Group. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
  3. "Manila Montet FC Introduction". Manila Montet FC. December 13, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
  4. Terrado, Jonas (December 11, 2023). "'Copa' success encourages PFL expansion". Inquirer. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
  5. "15 clubs are G this PFL '24". Dugout Philippines. February 5, 2024. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
  6. Pineda, Carlos (June 7, 2024). "Montet player raises issues on low allowances and poor conditions". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved June 7, 2024.
  7. "Player List". Manila Montet FC. February 5, 2024. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
  8. "Staff List". Manila Montet FC. February 5, 2024. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
  9. "Staff". Manila Montet FC. Archived from the original on February 16, 2024. Retrieved June 7, 2024.
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