The Football Association of Maldives was formed in 1982 which thereafter became affiliated with FIFA and the AFC in 1986. FAM is the governing body that controls the Maldives National Football Teams and organizes all domestic leagues within the country for men, women, and youth. The national teams of Maldives have always been a frontrunner for each SAFF tournament. The men’s team has won the SAFF Championship twice and sits in second for most SAFF trophies. Currently, FAM participates in all of SAFF’s competitions including the SAFF Championship, SAFF Women’s Championship, and all the youth level championships for both men and women.
KEY PERSONNEL
coach (Men) - Ali Suzain
coach (women) - Ahmed Nashid
Man Honor
3rd place (1): 2014
Champion (2): 2008, 2018
2nd place (3): 1997, 2003, 2009
3rd place (1): 1999
2nd place, Silver medal (1): 1991
3rd place, Bronze medal (2): 1984, 2010
Woman Honor
3rd place, Bronze medal (1): 2016
Contact
- Address: FAM House, Male, Maldives
- Website: www.fam.mv
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