[27][28][29] Gokulam Kerala won their maiden title under the coaching of Fernando Santiago Varela, the 129th edition of the Durand Cup on 24 August 2019, defeating Mohun Bagan 2–1 in Kolkata.
[47][48] At the 2022 AFC Cup group-stage opener, the club achieved a historic 4–2 win against Indian Super League side ATK Mohun Bagan.
[52] On 5 July, the club officially announced that they roped in former Cameroonian international Richard Towa as new head coach.
[53] Due to not maintaining good form in league marches, the club parted ways with Towa and roped in Spanish manager Francesc Bonet in place of him.
[64] Malappuram District Sports Complex Stadium previously served as club's home venue for matches of Kerala Premier League.
[73] Gokulam Kerala is known for pathbreaking the Kolkata clubs, Mohun Bagan, East Bengal and Mohammedan in some major matches in I-League and Durand Cup.
[74][75] Gokulam Kerala won the 2019 Durand Cup by defeating East Bengal in the semi-final and Mohun Bagan in the final.
[76] The first match between the two teams took place in the group stage of 2017–18 Kerala Premier League, where Quartz Calicut were winners.
[78][79][80] The club crest incorporates elements from historical Theyyam,[81] a famous ritual art form that originated in northern Kerala.
[84] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.
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