In a move set to redefine the landscape of Indian football, Kickstart FC, a premier football club and academy based in Karnataka proudly announces a strategic partnership with renowned English Premier League side, Tottenham Hotspur Football Club. Graced by Tottenham ambassadors Ledley King & Osvaldo Ardiles, the historic unveil marks a pivotal moment in Karnataka […]
BENGALURU: Premier League club Tottenham Hotspurs on Tuesday announced a three-year partnership with rising Bengaluru Super Division club Kickstart FC in the presence of former stars and club ambassadors Osvaldo Ardiles and Ledley King here. The former FA Cup Winners’ first tie-up with an Indian club will see the Spurs provide technical support from their […]
Rangdajied United FC and Kickstart FC took a point each in a 2-2 draw in their Group C Third Division League (also known as I-League 3) match in Goa today morning. In a contest that saw both teams hold the lead at different points in the game, Rangdajied scored via Arlangky Nongsiej (43’P) and Ieitlang […]
The exciting final of this season’s Hero Indian Women’s League awaits tonight as Kickstart FC and Gokulam Kerala FC are set to clash in the TransStadia for glory in the IWL’s 6th edition on 21st May. The match will kick off at 6 PM and the final will be streamed live on Indian Football YouTube Channel. The Hero IWL 2022-23 season started […]
ickstart FC registered a narrow 1-0 victory over Kolhapur City in their Hero Indian Women’s League (IWL) Group A fixture on Thursday. Kavya P. scored the solitary goal of the match, in what was a moment of mesmerising brilliance. The first half remained goal-less as both teams created chances, with Kickstart enjoying greater opportunities to score. […]
The final matchday of the second season of Karnataka Women’s League Super Division took place on Sunday, December 22. Six teams — Bangalore United FC, Bangalore Soccer Galaxy, Belgaum United FA, Misaka United FC, Kickstart FC, Mangalore United FC and Parikrma Girls FC — participated in the league, which was held in a single leg […]
The 2021 Karnataka Women’s Super Division came to a thrilling end with Kickstart FC defending their crown successfully. Last year’s champions won the final game of the season 1-0 against Bengaluru United FC and thereby secured qualification to the Indian Women’s League (IWL) set to take place in Odisha next month. As the tournament drew […]
AHMEDABAD: Kickstart FC outclassed and outplayed Churchill Brothers FC 10-0 in a Group B clash of the Hero Indian Women’s League, at the TransStadia, in Ahmedabad, on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. Kickstart forward Kaviya Pakkirisamy was adjudged the Hero of the Match for netting four goals in the second half, in an afternoon that capped off […]
Bengaluru: Sports Odisha lost their first away game of the season of IWL 23-24 as they were downed by Kickstart FC, 2-1, at the Bangalore Football Stadium in Karnataka. A brace from Karishma (13’,33’) ensured victory for the home team while Kumari (27’) was the sole goal scorer for Sports Odisha. With the day’s result, Sports […]
Kickstart FC started their 2023-24 Indian Women’s League Campaign with a win over HOPS FC, whereas the defending champions Gokulam Kerala FC were held to a goalless draw by Sethu FC. Sethu, champions in 2018-19, executed their game plan perfectly but were certainly assisted by the sheer uncertainty displayed by Gokulam upfront. Unlike the free-flowing […]
Kickstart Football Arena Pallotti Nilaya Rd, Chellikere, Meganahalli, Kalyan Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560043
Kickstart Football Arena, Kannuru,
No: 70, behind Petra Nilaya Convent,
Bengaluru, Karnataka 562149
He has completed a coach educator program in France with PSG and in Holland with PSV. He was selected to lead the team that analyzed an international friendly game between Netherlands & Scotland which according to him is the highlight of his career. He brings in depth of knowledge from his travels to Italy (AS Roma), Germany (Frankfurt), Denmark (Esjberg FB), France (PSG) & Holland (PSV & Ajax) and aims to bring in the European style of Football management to Kickstart.
As the head coach of Kickstart FC Men’s team, he has won the Puttaiah Memorial Cup once (2022) and been a runner-up of the BDFA Super Division League twice (2019 & 2021).
With the women’s team, he has been a Karnataka Women’s League champion 5 times in a row. (2019 – 2024) & a runner up in the Indian Women’s League once (2023)
His vision is to nurture and help the youth of India reach the pinnacle of World Football.
Haribabu Venkatraman is a seasoned business leader with 25 years of international experience. A versatile player in mergers and acquisitions on the global stage, he is an expert in strategy management and change management. With a proven track record of overseeing business operations and driving growth opportunities, he currently serves as the CEO of King Pharma in Abu Dhabi. A football enthusiast, Haribabu is also passionate about developing the sport.
