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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 .
The club is owned by The Montet Group, under the management of Thomas Vivian Montet, a French businessman who recently moved to Philippines.[ 3]
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]
As of July 13, 2024 [ 7]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules . Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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
Position
Name
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 [ edit ]
Dates
Name
2024
Kim Jeong-il[ 9]
2024 – April 2024
Eliezer Fabroada[ 6]
April 2024 – May 2024
Mark Dennis Balbin[ 6]
Domestic tournament records [ edit ]
^ "Is Rizal Stadium Truly Outdated?" . Manila Montet FC. December 17, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023 .
^ "The Montet Group Official Website" . The Montet Group . Retrieved December 17, 2023 .
^ "Manila Montet FC Introduction" . Manila Montet FC . December 13, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023 .
^ Terrado, Jonas (December 11, 2023). " 'Copa' success encourages PFL expansion" . Inquirer. Retrieved December 17, 2023 .
^ "15 clubs are G this PFL '24" . Dugout Philippines . February 5, 2024. Retrieved February 6, 2024 .
^ a b c d Pineda, Carlos (June 7, 2024). "Montet player raises issues on low allowances and poor conditions" . Sports Interactive Network Philippines . Retrieved June 7, 2024 .
^ "Player List" . Manila Montet FC . February 5, 2024. Retrieved February 6, 2024 .
^ "Staff List" . Manila Montet FC . February 5, 2024. Retrieved February 6, 2024 .
^ "Staff" . Manila Montet FC. Archived from the original on February 16, 2024. Retrieved June 7, 2024 .
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