Calicut FC Squad SLK 2026: Full List of Players, Schedule and Season Preview ahead of Super League Kerala Season 3

Football fever has officially returned to the Malabar coast. Season 3 of the Super League Kerala (SLK) is set to kick off on September 25, with the tournament running all the way through to the grand final on December 12, 2026.

The new season opened with a spectacular mega-launch event on September 12 at the Cochin Trade Centre, featuring a live performance by Sid Sriram and the release of the official league anthem, "Thayyare".

The Rise of Super League Kerala

Established in 2024 by the Kerala Football Association and Scoreline Sports, the franchise-based SLK was designed to professionalize the local football ecosystem. The league bridges the gap between young homegrown talent and seasoned international professionals, offering a platform outside the traditional Indian football pyramid.

The tournament features six franchise-based clubs: Calicut FC, Forca Kochi FC, Kannur Warriors FC, Malappuram FC, Thiruvananthapuram Kombans FC, and Thrissur Magic FC.

While Kannur Warriors FC enter the 2026 campaign as the Defending Champions following their 2025 triumph, the inaugural 2024 season belonged entirely to the dominant force of Calicut FC.

Calicut FC: The Inaugural Kings

Founded in May 2024 and playing out of the 50,000-capacity EMS Corporation Stadium in Kozhikode, Calicut FC immediately established a winning culture. Backed by their passionate supporter group, the "Beacons," and the groundbreaking "Lady Beacons", the first exclusive women's supporters' group in Indian football, the team built a massive local following.

Under the guidance of then-head coach Ian Gillan, Calicut topped the 2024 league stage, losing only one match. The final, held on November 10 in front of a roaring home crowd, saw Calicut take control against Forca Kochi FC.

Thoi Singh opened the scoring before Haitian international striker Kervens Belfort sealed the game in the 71st minute with a powerful volley. A late goal from Forca Kochi's Dorielton wasn't enough, and Calicut secured the inaugural SLK trophy with a 2-1 victory.

Calicut FC Head Coach

Heading into the 2026 campaign, Calicut FC has retooled its setup. Argentine tactician Ever Demaldé takes the reins as head coach, tasked with bringing the trophy back to Kozhikode.

Ever Demalde Exclusive Interview

Calicut FC Squad for Super League Kerala 2026

The club's roster maintains a strong domestic core mixed with experienced foreign imports. Based on the latest squad registrations, here is the complete Calicut FC team looking to capture the Season 3 title.

GOALKEEPERS

Mirshad K, Debnath Mondal, Loitongbam Bishorjit Singh, Fayad Firoz V

DEFENDERS

Ameen Nellikuth, Rijohn Jose, Cirin Varghese Viju, Tluangpuia, Alexis Gaston Sosa, Manoj M

MIDFIELDERS

Gani Ahammed Nigam, Prasanth K, Muhammed Riyas PT, Ajad Saheem, Emil Benny, Naseeb Rahman, Arun Kumar D, Girik Khosla, Anin Muhammed CK, Federico Boasso, Manuel Agustin Villalobos Marchena, Maximo Garcia

FORWARDS

Calwin Thomas, Muhammed Roshal PP, Leonardo David Do Espírito Santo, Ajith KR, Andrews A, Muhammed Shadhil, Mohammed Ashique, Maximiliano Urruti

Calicut FC SLK 2026 Schedule

Have a look at the schedule for Calicut FC in the Super League Kerala as they begin their season against Thiruvananthapuram Kombans on September 26.

September 26, 2026 - Calicut FC vs Thiruvananthapuram Kombans FC - EMS Corporation Stadium, Kozhikode

October 2, 2026 - Calicut FC vs Malappuram FC - EMS Corporation Stadium, Kozhikode

October 10, 2026 - Thrissur Magic FC vs Calicut FC - Corporation Stadium, Thrissur

October 18, 2026 - Kannur Warriors FC vs Calicut FC - Jawahar Municipal Stadium, Kannur

October 24, 2026 - Calicut FC vs Forca Kochi FC - EMS Corporation Stadium, Kozhikode

November 1, 2026 - Malappuram FC vs Calicut FC - Payyanad Stadium, Manjeri