1 Ladakh FC
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| Full name | One Ladakh Football Club |
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| Short name | 1 Ladakh |
| Founded | 4 April 2023 |
| Ground | Astro Turf Football Stadium |
| Capacity | 15,000 |
| Head coach | Steve Marsella |
| League | Youth League |
| Website | Club website |
1 Ladakh Football Club is an Indian professional football club based in Leh, Ladakh. The club competes in Ladakh Super League, one of the Indian state leagues & also national youth leagues. It is the first professional club from the state of Ladakh.[1][2][3][4][5]
History[edit]
1 Ladakh FC is an Indian professional football club based in Leh, Ladakh. The club currently competes in youth leagues. It is the first professional club from the state of Ladakh. The club was launched on 4 April 2023. Steve Marsella is the first ever head coach of the club. On 29 April 2023 the club announced India U-19 player Tsewang Sangdup as the club's first player signing.[6]
Club crest and kits[edit]
Crest[edit]
The crest has a bird that is called as Black-necked Crane, found in Ladakh. The primary colour of the club is Red. 1Ladakh FC launched their first ever home kit on 6 July, 2023 on the birthday occasion of spritual leader Dalai Lama.
Kit manufacturers and shirt sponsors[edit]
| Period | Kit manufacturer | Shirt sponsor |
|---|---|---|
| 2023—present | Hummel[7] | - |
Players[edit]
First-team squad[edit]
- As of 4 August 2023
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Personnel[edit]
Technical staff[edit]
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Head coach |  Steve Marsella |
| Assistant coach | TBA |
| Goalkeeping coach | TBA |
| Physio | TBA |
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "Ladakh gets its first 'professional' football club". The Times of India. 4 April 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 30 July 2023.
- ^ "1 Ladakh FC Sets Out With Focus on Environment Amid Effects of Global Warming in Region". News18. 13 April 2023. Retrieved 30 July 2023.
- ^ "At 11,000 feet above sea level, Indian football's newest destination also has green goals". The Indian Express. 6 April 2023. Retrieved 30 July 2023.
- ^ Excelsior, Daily (24 May 2023). "Steve Marsella to lead 1 Ladakh FC as head coach, ushering New Era for Football". Jammu Kashmir Latest News | Tourism | Breaking News J&K. Retrieved 30 July 2023.
- ^ "1 Ladakh FC: Everything You Need to Know About Ladakh's First Professional Football Club". technosports.co.in. 30 July 2023. Retrieved 30 July 2023.
- ^ "@1LadakhFC". Twitter. Retrieved 30 July 2023.
- ^ "@1LadakhFC". Twitter. Retrieved 30 July 2023.