About

Mumbai City Football Club, based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, competes in the Indian Super League. Founded in 2014, the club has grown quickly within the Indian game and is part of the City Football Group, a detail that shapes modern kit provenance and collector interest; Walkouts lists a rotating selection of signed and match-worn shirts for this era. The team’s rapid rise is tied to several high-profile coaches and a distinctive club identity in local and continental competitions.

On the pitch the side has landmark honours, notably securing a domestic double in a breakthrough year and league success across seasons, a record that reads as two League Winners Shields and one ISL Cup in major honours. Managers including Sergio Lobera and Des Buckingham helped define the club’s modern look and shirt lineups, and the recent arrival of Petr Kratky continued that pattern of high-profile appointments and evolving kit runs.

Mumbai City’s continental progress is a collector hook in itself: the club became the first Indian team to win a game at the AFC Champions League group stage, a milestone that makes shirts from those fixtures and travelling squads especially sought after by fans who follow Asian competition provenance. Proper nouns tied to those moments include City Football Group, Des Buckingham and Sergio Lobera, which often appear on provenance notes and publicity shots used by sellers.

Anniversary and milestone editions are necessarily recent because the club was established in 2014, so collectors tend to note early commemorative moments such as the fifth and tenth anniversary markers, and provenance tied to those milestone dates. These anniversary points provide reference for limited runs or special printings even when large-scale commemorative campaigns are less common than at older clubs.

Specific seasons and fixtures drive strong magnetism among collectors: shirts from the 2020-21 season, when the club completed a domestic double, and shirts connected to the club’s 2022 continental campaign are chased for match provenance and photographic evidence. The 2022-23 run that produced an 18-game unbeaten streak is another season where player-issue shirts and squad-issued variants surface rarely and command attention because they can be linked to clear match results and published match galleries.

Signed retail demand is high, and not limited to match-worn pieces; fans value official fanshop shirts, early retail runs, player-issue variants and region-specific releases that are signed at club events. Sellers commonly provide authentication details and many listings specify a COA, while some offer exact photo proof or witnessed signing statements. Collectors often pursue framed retail shirts as alternatives to match-issued items, and club press shoots and fan day signatures provide verifiable provenance.

Provenance matters, so focus on shirts tied to named fixtures and seasons: the club’s double in the 2020-21 season and the continental wins and group performances around 2022, plus the 2022-23 unbeaten run, are the clearest eras for sourcing confirmed match imagery and signatures. Items tied to finals against Mohun Bagan, AFC Champions League fixtures and official squad tours offer the strongest evidence trail, and Walkouts lists selected authenticated pieces alongside published proof to aid buyers.

Honours

Mumbai City FC have carved a reputation as serial contenders in India’s top flight, becoming the first team to secure the domestic double by lifting the ISL League Winners Shield and the ISL Cup in the same campaign. That landmark arrived in 2020-21, a season that set new standards for consistency and big‑match temperament. They followed it by becoming the first side to win the league Shield twice, underlining a sustained level of excellence across multiple seasons.

On the continental stage, the club broke new ground in the AFC Champions League in 2022 with two group‑stage victories, the first ever recorded by an Indian team, and they finished second in their group. Domestically, decisive fixtures have defined their recent narrative: a dramatic final‑day setback cost them the Shield against Mohun Bagan in one campaign, before a statement response saw them defeat the same opponent to claim the ISL Cup under head coach Petr Kratky. A record 18‑match unbeaten league run under Des Buckingham further reinforced their elite status.

Legends & Leadership

Lallianzuala Chhangte is a recent key player of the 2020s whose direct running and end‑product have repeatedly tilted tight Indian Super League contests in Mumbai City’s favour, reflecting the team’s front‑foot approach during title‑winning campaigns.

Bipin Singh is a recent key player of the 2020s who has been influential from wide areas, combining relentless work rate with crucial contributions in decisive moments as Mumbai City chased Shields and Cups across multiple seasons.

Sergio Lobera is the legendary manager of the early 2020s who orchestrated Mumbai City’s historic domestic double, embedding a possession‑led, attacking identity that delivered both immediate silverware and a blueprint for sustained success.

Stadium

Mumbai City FC play their home fixtures at the DY Patil Stadium, a modern venue that has become synonymous with the club’s high‑tempo, possession‑led football. Located in Mumbai, it provides the stage for Indian Super League nights where pace, pressing and quick combinations meet a passionate matchday crowd. The ground’s sightlines and bowl design help generate an intimate feel, with travelling support adding to the spectacle during high‑stakes league fixtures and knockout ties. As part of the City Football Group family, Mumbai City bring a recognisable identity to home games, with coordinated pre‑match routines and a focus on youth‑driven energy in the stands. From early‑season curtain‑raisers to late‑campaign deciders, the Indian Super League calendar ensures the DY Patil experience blends competitive edge with community spirit, making it a focal point for football culture in the city.

Capacity
7000

FAQ

Q: When was Mumbai City FC founded and which league do they play in? A: The club was founded in 2014 and competes in the Indian Super League, the top tier of Indian football.

Q: What are Mumbai City FC’s standout domestic achievements? A: The team became the first in ISL history to claim the ISL League Winners Shield and the ISL Cup in the same season, and they were also the first to secure the league Shield twice.

Q: How have they performed in continental competition? A: In the 2022 AFC Champions League group stage, Mumbai City recorded two wins, becoming the first Indian club to win a match at that stage and finishing second in their group.

Q: Who has managed the club in recent seasons? A: Sergio Lobera guided the historic domestic double in 2020-21; Des Buckingham delivered a long unbeaten run and another Shield; Petr Kratky later took charge and won the ISL Cup against Mohun Bagan.

Q: How can fans verify the authenticity of signed items? A: Look for an authenticity cue such as a club or partner COA or independent witnessed-signing evidence before purchasing.