About the Club
Founded in 2016, Real Kashmir FC is more than just a football club; it’s a beacon of hope and a catalyst for change in Jammu and Kashmir. In our short but impactful journey, we have risen to compete in the I-League, demonstrating our commitment to nurturing local talent.
Our presence has transformed the region’s sporting landscape, creating a vibrant football culture and fostering community spirit. Join us as we continue to inspire, uplift and drive positive change through the power of football.
There is a lots of talent in Kashmiri Youth. I must tell you these boys from Kashmir defeated one of the most famous football teams from Kolkata in a football match ”- PM Narendra Modi
Real Kashmir is an act of hope. Every Game that we play, every tournament that we participate in is an exercise in rediscovering ourselves, our aspirations. And Indeed our being as people. Every Win Symbolizes the collective rejuvenation of our community. Every move on the field and off it, can give hope and chart a course that could alter many lives.
Milestones
2016
- Participated Durand Cup 2016
- Inception of Youth Engagement project in 2016
2018
- Won I-League 2nd Division without losing a game
- First ever club from J&K to Qualify /promoted for I-League first division
- Adidas India kit & marketing Sponsorship
2019
- 3rd Spot
- Table Position 3rd in the first year of promotion
- Semi-finalist in Durand cup
- Hosted first ever premier division I-league match at the TRC Ground with an audience of 12,000
2020-2021
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Won IFA Shield Cup
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Table position 4th at the time of I-league being cancelled due to pandemic
- Won 123rd IFA Shield Cup, defeating George Telegraph
- Planned, organized and executed Kashmir’s first ever national tournament, Real Kashmir Cup sanctioned by AIFF
2022-2023
- 4th Spot
- Finishing Top Table Positions in I- League Consistently Year on Year
2023-2024
- 5th Spot
- Finishing Top Table Positions in I- League Consistently Year on Year
David Robertson awarded British Empire Medal (BEM) in the 2021 Birthday Honours.
In January 2017, David Robertson was appointed as the head coach of Real Kashmir FC, an Indian I-League 2nd Division team. Under his leadership, the club achieved a historic promotion to the I-League, making them the first team from Kashmir to reach India’s top-flight football league.
His contribution to Real Kashmir was highlighted in two acclaimed BBC Scotland documentaries, Real Kashmir FC and Return to Real Kashmir FC, which won several prestigious awards, including best documentary at the Scottish BAFTAs and the European Sports Awards.
In recognition of his contributions to the community in Kashmir and fostering UK-India relations, Robertson was awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) in the 2021 Birthday Honours.
Stepping Ahead
Real Kashmir Football Club (RKFC or Real Kashmir FC) is an Indian professional football club based in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir
RKFC competes in I-league, the first division football competition in India, since its promotion in 2018-19 after winning I-League second division
RKFC has been gaining top table positions consistently for the last 4-5 years, through the focus on excellence and performance.
Practice Partners
RKFC trained at Dortmund and visited Ibrox and Murray Park in 2017
BVB is a German professional sports club based in Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia. It is best known for its men’s professional football team, which plays in the Bundesliga
Rangers Football Club is a professional football club in Glasgow, Scotland. The team competes in the Scottish Premiership, the top division of Scottish football
Growing Momentum
Gaining the Top Table positions among 13 teams of I League
Winning Awards & Accolades
Gaining Global Recognition
Gaining Global Recognition
Latest News
I-League 2018-19: Real Kashmir FC confirm third place with win over NEROCA FC
Danish Farooq’s brace helps Real Kashmir register win over NEROCA FC away from home… Real Kashmir FC beat NEROCA FC 3-1 in their 19th match of the I-League 2018-19 on Saturday at the Khuman Lampak Stadium, Manipur. Subhas Singh gave NEROCA the lead (19’) but Danish...
Real Kashmir FC insist on playing rematch against Minerva Punjab in Srinagar.
Real Kashmir FC on Wednesday asserted that they will play their I League re-match against Minerva Punjab only if it is held in Srinagar even as speculation was rife that the contest could be shifted to a neutral venue. The match was to be played on February 18 in...
Hero I-League’s Third Place Battle Set to Play Out in the Hills of the North-East
It is D-Day for the 12th Hero I-League, but come Saturday, March 9, 2019, the first battle to be played will be for the third spot and in the hills of the North-East, arguably India’s football capital today. Two games beginning simultaneously at two venues at 2 PM IST...
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