Fortis FC Academy

Fortis FC Academy

Leagues Played
Bangladesh Championship League 10
Links
Wikipedia

Results

Bangladesh Championship League 04/18 09:45 - Maccabi Rehovot v Fortis FC Academy L 3-1
Bangladesh Championship League 04/12 07:45 - Fakirapool Young Men's Club v Fortis FC Academy W 0-1
Bangladesh Championship League 04/08 07:45 - Fortis FC Academy v Uttara FC D 0-0
Bangladesh Championship League 04/02 09:45 - Fortis FC Academy v Dhaka Wanderers Club L 0-1
Bangladesh Championship League 03/30 09:30 - Brothers Union v Fortis FC Academy L 1-0
Bangladesh Championship League 02/15 07:15 - Swadhinata KS v Fortis FC Academy L 3-2
Bangladesh Championship League 02/01 07:00 - Fortis FC Academy v BFF Elite Football Academy D 0-0
Bangladesh Championship League 01/29 07:00 - Gopalganj SC v Fortis FC Academy L 1-0
Bangladesh Championship League 01/25 07:00 - Fortis FC Academy v Fakirapool Young Men's Club D 1-1
Bangladesh Championship League 04/19 12:45 - Gopalganj SC v Fortis FC Academy W 0-1

Fortis FC Reserves and Academy are the reserve team and youth system of the Dhaka based Bangladesh Premier League club Fortis FC. The youth team consists of an under-18 men's team that currently competes in the BFF U18 Football League, the highest level of youth football in Bangladesh organised by the Bangladesh Football Federation. A combination of the youth and reserve team players compete in the country's second-tier professional league, the Bangladesh Championship League, under the name Fortis Football Academy.

History

History

On July 29, 2022, Fortis FC posted on social media that they will select players from three categories (U-16, 18 & 20) for their academy through open trials. The post with the headlines "ফুটবলার হতে চাও?" (lit.'Want to be a footballer?') got massive responses from all over the country. The first trials in Dhaka, were held for three days straight starting from 5 August 2022. About 6,000 players from all over the country participated at the trials, from which 250 people were initially selected, a number which was further reduced by the selection committee consisting of former Bangladesh national team players Mamunul Islam and Atiqur Rahman Meshu. It was also reported that numerous players who travelled to the capital in order to partake in the trial spent the night at railway stations. The trial's at the M. A. Aziz Stadium in Chittagong later on that month, saw another 160 players from 4,000 participants being selected. After witnessing the success of the countrywide trial, the club president Shahin Hassan expressed his desire to have their Academy and Reserve players take part in the second tier, the Bangladesh Championship League.

On 30 November 2022, it was confirmed that the Fortis Football Academy will take part in the 2022–23 Bangladesh Championship League, making Fortis FC only the second top-tier club after Saif Sporting Club (Youth Team) to have their Academy and Reserve team play in a professional football league.

Fortis FC Academy is a prominent youth development soccer team based in Bangladesh, dedicated to nurturing talented young players and fostering a passion for the beautiful game. Known for its commitment to excellence, discipline, and technical skill, Fortis FC Academy serves as a vital pipeline for future professional athletes in Bangladesh. The team emphasizes comprehensive training, tactical understanding, and sportsmanship, aiming to elevate the standard of youth football in the region. With a focus on holistic development both on and off the pitch, Fortis FC Academy strives to inspire the next generation of Bangladeshi soccer stars and contribute to the growth of football across the country.