2022–23 Fortis FC season

The 2022–23 season is Fortis FC's 3rd season since its establishment in 2020 and their 1st season in the Bangladesh Premier League.[1][2] They achieved promotion to the Bangladesh Premier league after being crowned the 2021–22 Bangladesh Championship League title.[3][4] In addition to domestic league, Fortis FC will participate on this season's edition of Federation Cup and Independence Cup. The season covering period from 13 November 2022 to July 2023.[5][6]

Fortis FC
2022–23 season
OwnerFortis Group
PresidentMd Shahin Hasan
Head coachMasud Parvez Kaisar
StadiumTBD
Bangladesh Premier LeagueTBD
Federation CupTBD
Independence CupGroup stages
Top goalscorerLeague: Afghanistan Amredin Sharifi
(3 goals)
All: Afghanistan Amredin Sharifi
(4 goals)
Biggest win3–1 Vs Bangladesh Navy FC
(21 November 2022)
Biggest defeat1–3 Vs Dhaka Mohammedan
(17 November 2022)
All statistics correct as of 13 May 2023.

Overview

August

On 4 August 2022, Fortis secured the signing of Brazilian defender Danilo Quipapá from Bangladesh Police FC.[7]

In preparation for the club’s first season at the top-tier, Fortis tied in several experienced players from the top-flight as, ex-national team captain Mamunul Islam and forward Shakhawat Rony joined from Rahmatganj MFS and Chittagong Abahani Limited respectively, while Sheikh Jamal DC's goalkeeper Mitul Marma and defender Mojammel Hossain Nira joined the club, on 7 August.[7]

Within a span of two days, the club completed a trio of signings Sabuz Hossain and Kawsar Ali Rabbi joining, on 9 August, along with them Bangladesh U20 defender Shahin Mia joined from Saif Sporting Club after impressing at the 2022 SAFF U-20 Championship.[7]

On 22 August, Fortis ended their transfer business for the month by capturing experienced defender Ariful Islam Jitu from Sheikh Jamal DC.[8]

Players
As of 28 March 2023
No. Player Nat. Position(s) Date Of Birth Year Signed Previous Club
Goalkeepers
1 Uttam Barua Bangladesh GK (1988-06-03) 3 June 1988 2020 Bangladesh Arambagh KS
22 Shanto Kumar Roy Bangladesh GK (2003-09-02) 2 September 2003 2022 Bangladesh Saif Sporting Club
25 Azad Hossain Bangladesh GK (1999-02-15) 15 February 1999 2022 Bangladesh Chittagong Abahani Limited
30 Mitul Marma Bangladesh GK (2003-12-11) 11 December 2003 2022 Bangladesh Sheikh Jamal DC
Defenders
2 Shahin Mia Bangladesh RB (2003-10-15) 15 October 2003 2022 Bangladesh Sheikh Jamal DC
3 Ariful Islam Jitu Bangladesh CB (1993-11-15) 15 November 1993 2022 Bangladesh Sheikh Jamal DC
4 Danilo Quipapá Brazil CB (1994-02-15) 15 February 1994 2022 Bangladesh Bangladesh Police FC
6 Mojammel Hossain Nira Bangladesh RB (1998-10-15) 15 October 1998 2022 Bangladesh Sheikh Jamal DC
12 Sajon Mia Bangladesh RB (1996-01-01) 1 January 1996 2022 Bangladesh Muktijoddha SKC
13 Joynal Abedin Dipu Bangladesh LB (2001-12-12) 12 December 2001 2022 Bangladesh Swadhinata KS
24 Prokash Das Bangladesh CB/RB/LB (2003-05-17) 17 May 2003 2021 Bangladesh Brothers Union
44 Sabuz Hossain Bangladesh CB (2002-07-23) 23 July 2002 2022 Bangladesh Saif Sporting Club
Midfielders
5 Thiago Bonafim Brazil DM (1992-07-12) 12 July 1992 2022 Malta Żejtun C.
8 Mamunul Islam Brazil CM (1988-12-12) 12 December 1988 2022 Bangladesh Rahmatganj MFS
14 Shahadat Hossain Bangladesh CM (1994-08-15) 15 August 1994 2020
16 Shahidul Islam Sumon Bangladesh DM/CM (2004-06-07) 7 June 2004 2021 Bangladesh BKSP
17 Mojibur Rahman Jony Bangladesh DM/CM (2005-01-01) 1 January 2005 2022 Bangladesh Gopalganj SC
19 Tariqul Islam Bangladesh CM (2001-11-19) 19 November 2001 2022 Bangladesh Muktijoddha SKC
20 Mazharul Islam Sourav Bangladesh DM (1990-01-01) 1 January 1990 2022 Bangladesh Sheikh Jamal DC
23 Didarul Alam Bangladesh AM/LM (1996-01-05) 5 January 1996 2022 Bangladesh Muktijoddha SKC
88 Mostajeb Khan Bangladesh CM (2000-04-04) 4 April 2000 2020 Bangladesh Chittagong Abahani Limited
Forwards
7 Kawser Ali Rabbi Bangladesh LW (1996-08-08) 8 August 1996 2022 Bangladesh Saif SC
9 Amredin Sharifi Afghanistan CF (1992-03-23) 23 March 1992 2022 Bangladesh Bangladesh Police FC
10 Luiz Júnior Brazil CF (1990-04-23) 23 April 1990 2022 El Salvador C.D. Águila
11 Shakhawat Hossain Rony Bangladesh CF (1991-10-08) 8 October 1991 2022 Bangladesh Chittagong Abahani Limited
15 Jabed Khan Bangladesh LW (1995-01-25) 25 January 1995 2022 Bangladesh Sheikh Jamal DC
18 Rafiqul Islam Bangladesh RW (2000-01-04) 4 January 2000 2022 Bangladesh NoFeL SC
21 Mohammed Jahedul Alam Bangladesh RW (1993-11-18) 18 November 1993 2022 Bangladesh Swadhinata KS
26 Mohamed Didarul Islam Bangladesh CF (1989-04-18) 18 April 1989 2022 BangladeshSheikh Russel KC
27 Borhan Uddin Bangladesh RW (2001-05-01) 1 May 2001 2020
70 Pa Omar Babou The Gambia FW (1998-10-01) 1 October 1998 2023 Morocco SCC Mohammédia
77 Garcia Joof The Gambia FW (1998-12-13) 13 December 1998 2023 Israel Hapoel Umm al-Fahm F.C.

Pre-season friendly
3 November 2022 (2022-11-03) Fortis FC 0–0 Muktijoddha Sangsad KC Badda, Dhaka
19:00 UTC+6 Report Stadium: Frotis Sports Ground
9 November 2022 (2022-11-09) Fortis FC 1–1 Chittagong Abahani Limited Badda, Dhaka
19:00 UTC+6 Stadium: Frotis Sports Ground

Transfers

Transfers in
Date Position No. Player From Fee Source
4 August 2022 DF Brazil Danilo Quipapá Bangladesh Police FC Free [7]
7 August 2022 FW Bangladesh Shakhawat Rony Chittagong Abahani Limited Free [7]
7 August 2022 MF Bangladesh Mamunul Islam Rahmatganj MFS Free [7]
7 August 2022 DF Bangladesh Mojammel Hossain Nira Sheikh Jamal DC Free
7 August 2022 GK Bangladesh Mitul Marma Sheikh Jamal DC Free
9 August 2022 DF Bangladesh Sabuz Hossain Saif Sporting Club Free [7]
9 August 2022 FW Bangladesh Kawsar Ali Rabbi Saif Sporting Club Free [7]
10 August 2022 DF Bangladesh Shahin Mia Sheikh Jamal DC Free [7]
22 August 2022 DF Bangladesh Ariful Islam Jitu Sheikh Jamal DC Free
13 October 2022 MF Bangladesh Mojibur Rahman Jony Gopalganj Sporting Club Free
13 October 2022 GK Bangladesh Shanto Kumar Roy Saif Sporting Club Free
21 October 2022 FW Afghanistan Amredin Sharifi Bangladesh Police FC Free
2 November 2022 FW Brazil Luiz Júnior El Salvador C.D. Águila Free
1 November 2022 MF Brazil Thiago Bonfim Malta Zejtun C. Free
7 November 2022 MF Bangladesh Mazharul Islam Sourav Sheikh Jamal DC Free
7 November 2022 GK Bangladesh Azad Hossain Chittagong Abahani Free
7 November 2022 MF Bangladesh Mohamed Didarul Islam Sheikh Russel KC Free
7 November 2022 FW Bangladesh Jahedul Alam Swadhinata KS Free
17 March 2023 FW 4 The Gambia Gaira Joof Ethiopia Fasil Kenema S.C. Free [9]

Transfers out
Date Position No. Player Moved to Fee Source
8 October 2022 GK 25 Bangladesh Md Ishaque Akondo Sheikh Jamal DC Free
8 October 2022 DF 6 Bangladesh Mohammad Salauddin Muktijoddha SKC Free
7 November 2022 DF 21 Bangladesh Khorshed Alam AFC Uttara Free

Competitions

  Win   Draw   Loss   Fixtures

Overall
Competition First match Last match Final Position
BPL 9 December 2022 TBC 2023
Federation Cup 27 December 2022 TBC 2023
Independence Cup 13 November 2022 21 November 2022 Group stages

Overview
Competition Record
Pld W D L GF GA GD Win %
BPL 14 3 7 4 15 17 −2 021.43
Independence Cup 3 1 1 1 5 5 +0 033.33
Federation Cup 1 0 0 1 0 2 −2 000.00
Total 18 4 8 6 20 24 −4 022.22

Last updated: 13 May 2023
Source: Competitions

Premier League
Main article: 2022–23 Bangladesh Premier League (football)

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
5 Bangladesh Police FC 15 5 5 5 17 16 +1 20
6 Mohammedan SC 14 5 4 5 25 17 +8 19
7 Fortis FC 14 3 7 4 15 17 −2 16
8 Muktijoddha Sangsad KC 15 4 3 8 14 27 −13 15
9 Rahmatganj MFS 15 3 5 7 10 23 −13 14
Updated to match(es) played on 13 May 2023. Source: Soccerway
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored.

Results summary
OverallHomeAway
PldWDLGFGAGDPtsWDLGFGAGDWDLGFGAGD
14 3 7 4 15 17  −2 16 0 3 3 2 7  −5 3 4 1 13 10  +3

Last updated: 13 May 2023.
Source: Soccerway

Results by round
Round12345678910111213141516171819202122
GroundAHA[lower-alpha 1]HAHAHAHHAH[lower-alpha 2]AH
ResultDLW–DDDDLWDLLW–D
Position7867776676777777
  1. No Fortis FC matchday in this round.
  2. No Fortis FC matchday in this round.
Updated to match(es) played on 13 May 2023. Source: Matches
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss; P = Postponed

Matches
9 December 2022 (2022-12-09) 1 Dhaka Abahani 1–1 Fortis FC Comilla
  • Sohel Yellow card 45+3'
  • Riyadul Yellow card 73' 89'
 Report
Stadium: Shaheed Dhirendranath Datta Stadium
Referee: Bituraj Barua
23 December 2022 2 Fortis FC 0–2 Bashundhara Kings Rajshahi
14:30 BST (UTC+6) Report
Stadium: Muktijuddho Sriti Stadium
Referee: Bhubon Mohon Tarafder
31 December 2022 3 AFC Uttara 0–1 Fortis FC Mymensingh
14:30 BST (UTC+6) Report
Stadium: Rafiq Uddin Bhuiyan Stadium
Referee: Rimon Mahmud
14 January 2023 5 Fortis FC 0–0 Rahmatganj MFS Rajshahi
14:45 BST (UTC+6)
  • Mohamed Ariful Islam Yellow card 81'
 Report Stadium: Muktijuddho Sriti Stadium
Referee: Bhubon Mohon Tarafder
21 January 20 6 Muktijoddha Sangsad KC 1–1 Fortis FC Gopalganj
15:00 BST (UTC+6)
  • Md Roman Yellow card 18'
  • Md Taj Uddin 38'
  • Ndikumana Yellow card 81'
  • Sagor Sarkar Yellow card 86'
 Report
Stadium: Sheikh Fazlul Haque Mani Stadium
Referee: Mahmud Zamal Farouqee Nahid
28 January 2023 7 Fortis FC 1–1 Bangladesh Police FC Rajshahi
15:00 BST (UTC+6)
Report
  • Fahim Morshed Yellow card 8'
  • Robiul Yellow card 19'
  • Edward Enrique Morillo Jimenéz 40'
  • Sahed Hossain Miah Yellow card 79'
 Stadium: Muktijuddho Sriti Stadium
Referee: Rimon Mahmud
3 February 2023 (2023-02-03) 8 Chittagong Abahani 0–0 Fortis FC Munshiganj
15:15 BST (UTC+6)
  • E. Raihan Yellow card 33'
  • Md. Rokey Yellow card 60'
  • Pulatov Yellow card 90'
 Report
  • Md. Sabuz Yellow card 85'
 Stadium: Bir Sreshtho Fl. Lt. Matiur Rahman Stadium
Referee: Zamal Farouqee Nahid
10 February 2023 9 Fortis FC 0–1 Sheikh Russel KC Rajshahi
15:45 BST (UTC+6)
  • Ariful Islam Jitu Yellow card 15'
 Report
Stadium: Muktijuddho Sriti Stadium
Referee: Jasim Akther
18 February 2023 10 Mohammedan SC 3–4 Fortis FC Comilla
15:45 BST (UTC+6)
Report
  • Abdallah Omar Sajib Yellow card 38'
  • Shahidul Islam Sumon Yellow card 41'
  • Borhan Uddin 56'
  • Mojibur Rahman 64' Yellow card 73'
  • Amredin Yellow card 45+4' 70'
  • Danilo 79'
  • Mitul Yellow card 90+3'
 Stadium: Shaheed Dhirendranath Datta Stadium
Referee: Mahmud Zamil Farooque Nahid
24 February 2023 11 Fortis FC 1–1 Sheikh Jamal DC Rajshahi
15:45 BST (UTC+6)
  • Sharifi Red card 19'
  • Sahin Ahammad 23'
  • Mazharul Islam Sourav Yellow card 45'
  • Shahidul Islam Sumon Yellow card 65'
  • Mitul Yellow card 73'
  • Danilo Yellow card 90'
 Report
  • Sulayman Sillah Yellow card 24'
  • Nodir Mavlonov Yellow card 65' 90+1'
 Stadium: Muktijuddho Sriti Stadium
Referee: Bhubon Mohon Tarafder
7 April 2023 12 Fortis FC 0–2 Abahani Limited Dhaka Rajshahi
15:45 BST (UTC+6) Report
Stadium: Muktijuddho Sriti Stadium
Referee: Bhubon Mohon Tarafder
15 April 2023 13 Bashundhara Kings 4–1 Fortis FC Dhaka
15:45 BST (UTC+6)
Report
  • Abdullah Omar Sajib Yellow card 17'
  • Sahin Mia Yellow card 32'
  • Borhan Uddin Yellow card 45+6'
  • Garcia Joof 90+3'
 Stadium: Bashundhara Kings Arena
Referee: Md Nasir Uddin
29 April 2023 14 Fortis FC 4–0 AFC Uttara Rajshahi
15:45 BST (UTC+6)
Report
  • Istekharul Alam Shakil Yellow card 90+3'
 Stadium: Muktijuddho Sriti Stadium
Referee: Bhubon Mohon Tarafder
13 May 2023 16 Rahmatganj MFS 1–1 Fortis FC Munshigonj
16:00 BST (UTC+6)
  • Diallo 2'
  • Fatkhulloyev Yellow card 64'
  • Khondoker Ashraful Islam Yellow card 66'
  • Mohamed Tanvir Hossain Yellow card 72'
  • Mohammed Mamun Alif Yellow card 73'
 Report
  • Gaira Joof 4' (pen.)
  • Jaynal Abedin Dipu Yellow card 84'
 Stadium: Shaheed Bir Sreshtho Flight Lt. Matiur Rahman Stadium
Referee: Md Jashim Akhter
20 May 2023 17 Fortis FC v Muktijoddha Sangsad KC Rajshahi
16:00 BST (UTC+6) Report Stadium: Muktijuddho Sriti Stadium
Referee: Md Nasir Uddin

Federation Cup
Main article: 2022–23 Federation Cup (Bangladesh)

Group stage
Main article: 2022–23 Federation Cup (Bangladesh) § Group B

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 Bashundhara Kings 3 3 0 0 8 3 +5 9 Advance to knockout phase
2 Chittagong Abahani 3 1 1 1 1 2 −1 4
3 Muktijoddha Sangsad KC 3 1 0 2 5 6 −1 3
4 Fortis FC 3 0 1 2 1 4 −3 1
Source: Footystats
Rules for classification: Group stage tiebreakers
27 December 2022 Bashundhara Kings 2–0 Fortis FC Munshigonj
14:30 BST (UTC+6)
  • Rimon Yellow card 22'
  • Asror Gafurov 53', 94'
  • Mahmudul Hasan Kiron Yellow card 80'
 Report
  • Shahdat Hossain Manik Yellow card 3'
 Stadium: Shaheed Bir Sreshtho Flight Lt. Matiur Rahman Stadium
Referee: Md Nasir Uddin

Independence Cup
Main article: 2022–23 Independence Cup (Bangladesh)

Group stage
Main article: 2022–23 Independence Cup (Bangladesh) § Group A
Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 Bashundhara Kings (C) 3 3 0 0 19 0 +19 9 Advance to Knockout stage
2 Chittagong Abahani 3 2 0 1 6 3 +3 6
3 Fakirerpool YMC 3 1 0 2 3 19 −16 3
4 AFC Uttara 3 0 0 3 2 8 −6 0
Source: GSA
(C) Champion
13 November 2022 (2022-11-13) Sheikh Russel KC 1–1 Fortis FC Comilla
14:00
Report
Stadium: Shaheed Dhirendranath Datta Stadium
Referee: Md Mizanur Rahman
17 November 2022 (2022-11-17) Dhaka Mohammedan 3–1 Fortis FC Comilla
14:00
Report
Stadium: Shaheed Dhirendranath Datta Stadium
Referee: Golam Mourshed Chowdhury Nayan
21 November 2022 (2022-11-21) Bangladesh Navy FC 1–3 Fortis FC Comilla
13:00
Report
Stadium: Shaheed Dhirendranath Datta Stadium
Referee: Md Mizanur Rahman


Statistics

Squad statistics
No. Pos Nat Player TotalBPLIndependence CupFederation Cup
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
1 GK Bangladesh Uttam Barua 00000000
2 DF Bangladesh Shahin Mia 00000000
3 DF Bangladesh Ariful Islam Jitu 00000000
4 DF Brazil Danilo Quipapá 00000000
5 MF Brazil Thiago Bonafim 00000000
6 DF Bangladesh Mojammel Hossain Nira 00000000
7 FW Bangladesh Kawser Ali Rabbi 00000000
8 MF Bangladesh Mamunul Islam 00000000
9 FW Afghanistan Amredin Sharifi 00000000
10 FW Brazil Luiz Júnior 00000000
11 FW Bangladesh Shakhawat Hossain Rony 00000000
12 DF Bangladesh Sajon Mia 00000000
13 DF Bangladesh Joynal Abedin Dipu 00000000
14 MF Bangladesh Shahadat Hossain 00000000
15 FW Bangladesh Jabed Khan 00000000
16 MF Bangladesh Shahidul Islam Sumon 00000000
17 MF Bangladesh Mojibur Rahman Jony 00000000
18 FW Bangladesh Rafiqul Islam 00000000
19 MF Bangladesh Tariqul Islam 00000000
20 MF Bangladesh Mazharul Islam Sourav 00000000
21 FW Bangladesh Mohammed Jahedul Alam 00000000
22 GK Bangladesh Shanto Kumar Roy 00000000
23 MF Bangladesh Didarul Alam 00000000
24 DF Bangladesh Prokash Das 00000000
25 GK Bangladesh Azad Hossain 00000000
26 FW Bangladesh Mohamed Didarul Islam 00000000
27 FW Bangladesh Borhan Uddin 00000000
30 GK Bangladesh Mitul Marma 00000000
44 DF Bangladesh Sabuz Hossain 00000000
88 MF Bangladesh Mostajeb Khan 00000000

Last updated: 12 November 2022
Source: Soccerway

Goalscorers
As of match played till 13 May 2022
Rank Player Position Total BPL Independence Cup Federation Cup
1 Afghanistan Amredin Sharifi FW 4 2 2 0
2 Brazil Danilo Quipapá CB 3 2 1 0
Brazil Luiz Júnior FW 3 1 2 0
Bangladesh Shakhawat Hossain Rony FW 3 3 0 0
The Gambia Garcia Joof FW 3 3 0 0
3 Bangladesh Shahin Ahammed FW 1 1 0 0
Bangladesh Mojibur Rahman Jony MF 1 1 0 0
Bangladesh Sabuj Hossain DF 1 0 0 1
Bangladesh Borhan Uddin MF 1 1 0 0
The Gambia Pa Omar Babou FW 1 1 0 0
Total 21 15 5 1

Source: Matches

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