Don Bosco Football Academy
The Don Bosco Football Academy, based in Kochi, Kerala, is a premier football institution founded in 2016. Known for its achievements in the Kerala Premier League, the academy made history as the first team to represent Kerala in the National Qualifier Round of the Pre Subroto Mukherji Football Championship. Affiliated with the Kerala Football Association, the academy is lauded for its dedication to fair play and its robust Football Nursery and development programs nurturing young talent. Recognized by the AIFF with a 1-star rating in 2017 and a 2-star rating in 2018, 2019 the academy has also excelled in the All Kerala Academy League conducted by the KFA, claiming the championship in the Under 15 category and runner-up in the Under 13 category.
by AIFF – 2 Star
The Football Academy has achieved significant milestones in the 2024-2025 period, securing AIFF 2-Star Accreditation. This accomplishment reflects our commitment to developing young talent, providing top-tier training facilities, and adhering to the highest standards set by the All India Football Federation (AIFF). The accreditation process evaluated multiple key criteria, all of which our academy successfully met.
Our academy is one of five academies in Kerala, and we are proud to be among the select few that have earned the prestigious AIFF 2-Star Accreditation.
VISION
We envisage the holistic development of the youth bringing out their full potential, thus transforming them and through them the society, following the Don Bosco way of development, encouraging innovative and creative sports men and leaders today who will shape and change the game for tomorrow.
MISSION
We are on a mission to shape young men and women of future through a value based education perpetuating a prominent standard of quality in youth sports by manifesting excellence through coaching. We aspire to encourage and inspire youth of all ages and backgrounds, to develop a passion and absolute love for the game, by creating environments for players that allow them to express their passion through innovation and creativity, thus allowing each player and team to achieve their personal best; through efficient and effective problem solving, no matter the situation.
TRAINING SCHEDULE
| Timings | Days | Students |
|---|---|---|
| 03.15 - 04.30pm | Mon, Wed & Fri | for school students |
| 06.30 - 08.00pm | Mon, Wed, Fri & Sat | for football nursery |
| 06.30 - 08.00pm | Mon, Wed, Fri & Sat | Under 13 |
| 06.30 - 08.00pm | Mon, Tue, Wed & Fri | for Under 15 |
| 06.30 - 08.00pm | Mon, Tue, Fri & Sat | for Under 17 & Under 19 |
ACHIEVEMENTS IN 2023-2024
CHAMPIONS OF NATIONAL PRE SUBROTO MUKHERJEE CUP FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT UNDER 17 CATEGORY
Our football team became the winners at All Kerala Pre Subroto Cup held at Trichur and qualified themselves to the All-India CISCE Pre Subroto Cup Kolkata and became winners, which made them eligible to the International Subroto Mukerjee Cup Football Tournament, Delhi conducted by the Indian Airforce in association with the All-India Football Federation. The players are Roshith Joshy, Adarsh Paul, Ebin Paul, Avin Rockey, Bharath Thomas Telson, Brandon Xavier, Neel J Kattikaran, Ashwin Benny, Gerald Ebanezer, Jyotish R Prem, Sashang Gurung, Abel Jose, Ivan J George, Jithin C Gilesh, Abhay K S and Ben Joseph.
Roshith Joshy is selected to International Subroto Mukerjee team based on his performance in the tournament and he represented the Subroto Mukerjee team in All India Football Federation Elite Youth League. He is also awarded with Scholarship from Indian Air Force.
PARTICIPANT OF SCHOOL GAMES FEDERATION OF INDIA (SGFI)
Ajay Monson and Antony Nevin (U-19), Adarsh Paul, Brandon Xavier, Ebin Paul and Danehskhem Ronghang (U-17)
PARTICIPANTS OF ALL INDIA CISCE PRE SUBROTO MUKHERJEE CUP TOURNAMENT UNDER 14 CATEGORY
Our U-14 became winners All Kerala Pre Subroto Cup, Trichur and got qualified to participate in All India CISCE Pre Subroto Cup tournament held at Cochin representing Kerala Team. The players are Vinayak K V, Nickylen, Dhaneshkem, Delvin Jackson, Samvedh, Joseph Ben, Adwaith, Chrisbin, Goutham, Adarsh P M, Alen, Abhinav Raj, Aman Joseph, Athul Raj, Madhav, and Antony Elroy.
PARTICIPANTS OF ALL INDIA CISCE PRE SUBROTO MUKHERJEE CUP TOURNAMENT UNDER 17 GIRL’S CATEGORY
Our U17 girls football team became the winners of the Kerala CISCE Football tournament, held at Kochi. Ann Joan Theresa, Shalom Tiara Telson, Asin Maria Shaju, Ann George, Alphy Thomas, Anjess Treesa Kiron, Treasa Deon Mendez, Evorn Ann Kaduthus, Nomitha James and C K Maria Yazhini represented Kerala in the All-India CISCE Football tournament held at Thiruvananthapuram.
RUNNER UP OF ALL INDIA CISCE FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT UNDER 17 CATEGORY
Kerala team consisting of 10 Don Bosco Academy students (Roshith Joshy, Adarsh Paul, Ebin Paul, Avin Rockey, Bharath Thomas Telson, Brandon Xavier, Ashwin benny, Gerald Ebanezer, Jyotish R Prem, Sashang Gurung) participated in the All India CISCE Football Tournament U-17 category and became the Runner’s Up.
PARTICIPANTS OF ALL INDIA CISCE FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT UNDER 19 CATEGORY
Kerala team consisting of 6 Don Bosco Academy students (Shaun K Domenic, Gurunath T, Aman Raj Kiro, Antony Nevin, Ajay Monson, Ronnit Soreng) participated in the All India CISCE Football Tournament U-19 category.
ACHIEVEMENTS IN 2024-2025
PARTICIPATION IN AIFF SUB JUNIOR LEAGUE
The Don Bosco Football Academy (DBFA) participated in the AIFF Sub Junior League 2024-25 under Zonal Round – Group C. The team consisted of a talented squad of goalkeepers, forwards, midfielders, and defenders. Despite facing tough competition, the players showcased their skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship throughout the tournament. The squad included 21 players, categorized as follows:
Goalkeepers (3): Muhammed Sayan, Arjun G.J, Dalvin P Anish
Forwards (4): Roshwin Antony, Aajin Bijo, Talphin Antony, Samanyu K S
Midfielders (6): Calvin Biju, Daniel Mathew, Muhammed Nihal S, Joshua Jose, Ashwin K Prakash, Bijin Raphael
Defenders (8): Maheswar S Nath, Ryan Vincent, Rahul Raj, Ben Bavion, Allen Gevarghese, Aaron Paul Peter, Antony Jovan Robert, Joshua Joseph
PARTICIPATION IN AIFF JUNIOR LEAGUE
The Don Bosco Football Academy (DBFA) participated in the AIFF Junior League 2024-25 under Zonal Round – Group C. The team consisted of a talented squad of goalkeepers, forwards, midfielders, and defenders. Despite facing tough competition, the players showcased their skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship throughout the tournament. The squad included 18 players, categorized as follows:
Goalkeepers (2): Muhammed Sayan, Bijin Bijo
Forwards (3): Kevin T.S, Madhav V.R, Abhinav Raj
Midfielders (7): Nadeem Abdulla T.K,Vinayak K.V, Deavaj V, Shaun Nevin, Zayyan Riyas, Anurag MT, Abel John Ajith
Defenders (11): Risvin John, Adwaith Saju, Samvedh S Kumar, Antony Akash, Aadil K Vipin, Adarsh P.M,
PARTICIPATION IN AIFF U-17 ELITE YOUTH LEAGUE 2024-25
The Don Bosco Football Academy (DBFA) participated in the AIFF U-17 Elite Youth League 2024-25 under Zonal Round – Group C. The team consisted of a talented squad of goalkeepers, forwards, midfielders, and defenders. Despite facing tough competition, the players showcased their skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship throughout the tournament. The squad included 29 players, categorized as follows:
Goalkeepers (2): Ashwath Anosh, Rinith
Forwards (4): Abhinav K P, Christino Sebastian Perera, Muhammed Shahal MT, Sujith R
Midfielders (12): Abshal K, Alwin Antony, Benson Johnson, Ebin Alphonse, Ivaan J George, Joseph Rion Playi, Muhammed Hashim EK, Muhammed Sayan, Rineesh Kumar V, Sam Joyson, Sashang Gurung, Viswanath Das TV
Defenders (11): Adarsh M, Adin Jayesh M, Alsabith, Antony Milan Fredes, Aswin C.J, Hisham CN, Joel Joseph PA, Milan Xavier NM, Muhammed Sidhan, Nehal Joseph, Vyshnav Sinosh
PARTICIPANT OF SCHOOL GAMES FEDERATION OF INDIA (SGFI) UNDER 19 CATEGORY
The following students from the academy took part in the 68th school games federation of India (SGFI) held at Imphal (Manipur) from 15-21 April 2025.
Adarsh Paul, Ajay Monson, Brandon Xavier Sawian, Gerald Ebenzer M Kharbynga, Jyothish R Prem, Neel J Kattikkaran, Ronnit Soreng, Roshith Joshi
