Mumbai City FC

In early 2014, it was announced that the All India Football Federation, the National Federation for Football in India, and IMG-Reliance would be accepting bids for ownership of eight of nine selected cities for the upcoming ISL, an eight-team franchise league modeled along the lines of the Indian Premier League, the country's professional cricket league.{{cite news|last=Basu|first=Saumyajit|title=Stars embrace soccer through Indian Super League|work=The Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/indian-super-league/top-stories/Stars-embrace-soccer-through-Indian-Super-League/articleshow/33712666.cms#write|url-status=live|access-date=22 April 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140609215152/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/indian-super-league/top-stories/Stars-embrace-soccer-through-Indian-Super-League/articleshow/33712666.cms#write|archive-date=9 June 2014}}{{cite news |title=Indian Super League sees interest from 30 franchise bidders|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/indian-super-league-sees-interest-from-30-franchise-bidders-114032300585_1.html|work=Business Standard|access-date=22 April 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150102021629/http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/indian-super-league-sees-interest-from-30-franchise-bidders-114032300585_1.html|archive-date=2 January 2015|url-status=live}}

File:Fredrik Ljungberg 2006.jpg, club's first marquee player.{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/29490595|title=Indian Super League: Freddie Ljungberg excited by tournament|author=Dev Trehan|work=BBC Sport|date=5 October 2014|access-date=30 October 2021|archive-date=30 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211030120523/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/29490595|url-status=live}}]]

On 15 September 2014, the club signed Nicolas Anelka, a former French international who had been a free agent since his departure from West Bromwich Albion earlier in the year.{{cite web|title=Nicolas Anelka joins Mumbai City in Indian Super League|url=http://sports-nova.com/nicolas-anelka-join-mumbai-city-indian-super-league/|publisher=Sports-nova|access-date=15 September 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141010145838/http://sports-nova.com/nicolas-anelka-join-mumbai-city-indian-super-league/|archive-date=10 October 2014|url-status=dead}} Three days later, former Swedish international Freddie Ljungberg was signed as the team's first marquee player, returning from two years of retirement.{{cite news|title=ISL: Mumbai City FC sign Freddie Ljungberg|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/indian-super-league/top-stories/ISL-Mumbai-City-FC-sign-Freddie-Ljungberg/articleshow/42802372.cms |work=The Times of India |date=18 September 2014 |access-date=14 December 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140924071552/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/indian-super-league/top-stories/ISL-Mumbai-City-FC-sign-Freddie-Ljungberg/articleshow/42802372.cms|archive-date=24 September 2014|url-status=live}} Englishman Peter Reid was appointed as the team's first ever head coach.{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/29061859 |title=Peter Reid to manage Indian Super League side Mumbai FC |date=4 September 2014 |publisher=BBC Football |access-date=4 September 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140904141733/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/29061859 |archive-date=4 September 2014 |url-status=live }}

Mumbai were the visitors in the first ever ISL match on 12 October 2014, at Atlético de Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium. Without Anelka and Ljungberg, the side lost 3–0.{{Cite web|url=https://zeenews.india.com/sports/football/indian-super-league-2014/atletico-de-kolkata-drub-mumbai-city-fc-3-0-in-a-spectacular-isl-opening-night_1483641.html|title=Atletico de Kolkata drub Mumbai City FC 3-0 in a spectacular ISL opening night|date=12 October 2014|website=zeenews.india.com|access-date=28 August 2020|archive-date=16 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141016013938/http://zeenews.india.com/sports/football/indian-super-league-2014/atletico-de-kolkata-drub-mumbai-city-fc-3-0-in-a-spectacular-isl-opening-night_1483641.html|url-status=live}} On 18 October 2014, the club registered their first victory over FC Pune City by beating them 5–0 at DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai, in which André Moritz registered the first ever hat-trick of ISL.{{cite news|url=https://www.news18.com/news/football/isl-moritz-scores-hat-trick-as-mumbai-city-fc-thrash-fc-pune-city-5-0-721018.html|title=ISL: Moritz scores hat-trick as Mumbai City FC thrash FC Pune City 5-0|newspaper=News18|access-date=19 October 2019|archive-date=19 October 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191019132016/https://www.news18.com/news/football/isl-moritz-scores-hat-trick-as-mumbai-city-fc-thrash-fc-pune-city-5-0-721018.html|url-status=live}} The team finished seventh in the table out of eight and did not qualify for the playoffs.{{cite news|url=https://www.india.com/sports/isl-2014-mumbai-city-fc-finish-seventh-after-1-1-draw-with-northeast-united-fc-218097/|title=ISL 2014: Mumbai City FC finish seventh after 1-1 draw with NorthEast United FC|website=india.com|access-date=12 October 2020|archive-date=17 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201017225410/https://www.india.com/sports/isl-2014-mumbai-city-fc-finish-seventh-after-1-1-draw-with-northeast-united-fc-218097/|url-status=live}}

File:Mumbai Fitness.jpg in December 2015]]

In July 2015, Nicolas Anelka became player-manager, replacing Peter Reid.{{cite news|title=Nicolas Anelka named Mumbai City player-manager|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/33381031 |publisher=BBC Sport |date=3 July 2015 |access-date=8 August 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150706010508/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/33381031|archive-date=6 July 2015|url-status=live}} Frantz Bertin was appointed captain at the beginning of the season. The club then roped in India's captain Sunil Chhetri for a domestic record-breaking deal of ₹1.2 crore,{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/sport/football/indian-super-league-2015-auctions-sunil-chetri-goes-to-mumbai-city-fc-for-rs-120-crores/article7407272.ece|title=Sunil Chetri goes to Mumbai City FC for Rs 1.20 crore|access-date=19 October 2019|archive-date=11 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180611022644/http://www.thehindu.com/sport/football/indian-super-league-2015-auctions-sunil-chetri-goes-to-mumbai-city-fc-for-rs-120-crores/article7407272.ece|url-status=live}} and signed 2015 I-League's player of the year awardee Sony Norde of Haiti.{{cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/sports/mumbai-city-fc-retain-pavel-cmovs-sign-up-norde/articleshow/48082500.cms?from=mdr|title=Mumbai City FC retain Pavel Cmovs, sign up Norde|access-date=19 October 2019|archive-date=28 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211128175628/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/sports/mumbai-city-fc-retain-pavel-cmovs-sign-up-norde/articleshow/48082500.cms?from=mdr|url-status=live}} Sunil Chhetri was the top scorer for the team as he scored seven goals including a hat-trick against NorthEast United FC.{{cite news|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/football/story/isl-sunil-chhetris-hat-trick-helps-mumbai-city-fc-crush-northeast-united-fc-5-1-270298-2015-10-28|title=ISL: Sunil Chhetri's hat-trick helps Mumbai City FC crush NorthEast United FC 5-1|access-date=19 October 2019|archive-date=19 October 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191019133352/https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/football/story/isl-sunil-chhetris-hat-trick-helps-mumbai-city-fc-crush-northeast-united-fc-5-1-270298-2015-10-28|url-status=live}} Mumbai only won four matches and lost six to finish in sixth position in the league table. Due to such results, Anelka resigned and announced his departure at the end of the season.{{cite news|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/football/story/isl-2015-nicolas-anelka-likely-to-quit-after-mumbai-city-fcs-poor-run-274613-2015-11-27|title=ISL 2015: Nicolas Anelka likely to quit after Mumbai City FC's poor run|access-date=19 October 2019|archive-date=19 October 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191019132747/https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/football/story/isl-2015-nicolas-anelka-likely-to-quit-after-mumbai-city-fcs-poor-run-274613-2015-11-27|url-status=live}}

File:Alexandre Guimaraes.jpg was appointed as head coach of Mumbai City for the 2016–17 season]]

After the first two seasons, Mumbai City's management made big changes by appointing Alexandre Guimarães as the head coach for the 2016 ISL season. The club moved into their new home stadium, the Mumbai Football Arena, at Andheri. The club also signed 2010 FIFA World Cup Golden Ball winner Diego Forlán on a three-month deal, with the option to extend for another year as a marquee player for the season.{{cite news|url=https://english.kolkata24x7.com/mumbai-city-fc-announce-diego-forlan-as-marquee-player.html/|title=Mumbai City FC Announce Diego Forlan As Marquee Player|access-date=19 October 2019|archive-date=19 October 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191019133922/https://english.kolkata24x7.com/mumbai-city-fc-announce-diego-forlan-as-marquee-player.html/|url-status=dead}}

The arrival of the Uruguayan changed the dynamics of the struggling Mumbai team to title contenders. Forlán scored the first hat-trick of the Hero ISL 2016 season as The Islanders beat Kerala Blasters 5–0 at Mumbai Football Arena on 19 November 2016.{{cite news|url=https://www.news18.com/news/football/isl-2016-diego-forlan-hat-trick-helps-mumbai-city-trounce-kerala-blasters-5-0-1313543.html|title=ISL 2016: Diego Forlan Hat-trick Helps Mumbai City Trounce Kerala Blasters 5-0|access-date=19 October 2019|archive-date=19 October 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191019134253/https://www.news18.com/news/football/isl-2016-diego-forlan-hat-trick-helps-mumbai-city-trounce-kerala-blasters-5-0-1313543.html|url-status=live}} It was also the first hat-trick of any marquee player in the history of the ISL. The team conceded the fewest goals (8) of all teams in the league, whilst Lucian Goian finished with the most tackles (67). Alexandre's team kept eight clean sheets in the group stage, making it a record across all three tournament editions. As a result, Mumbai City finished the 14 rounds with six wins, five draws, and three losses. However, the club lost to ATK in the two-legged semi-finals.{{cite news|url=https://sports.ndtv.com/football/isl-atletico-de-kolkata-enter-final-defeat-mumbai-city-fc-1637515|title=ISL: Atletico de Kolkata Enter Final, Defeat Mumbai City FC|access-date=15 April 2022|archive-date=22 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201022130509/https://sports.ndtv.com/football/isl-atletico-de-kolkata-enter-final-defeat-mumbai-city-fc-1637515|url-status=live}}

In 2017, the ISL announced another auction in order to make way for new entrants Jamshedpur FC & Bengaluru FC, which led other clubs to start the squad rebuilding process once again. While Mumbai City missed their star performers, including the club's all-time top goalscorer Sunil Chhetri, the club managed to retain Alexandre Guimarães after he guided the club to their first-ever playoffs in three seasons.{{Cite web|url=https://www.aninews.in/news/sports/internet/alexandre-guimaraes-to-remain-mumbai-city-fc-head-coach-in-isl-iv/|title=Alexandre Guimaraes to remain Mumbai City FC head coach in ISL-IV|website=ANI News}} The club also managed to retain captain & goalkeeper Amrinder Singh for 12 million INR after he was awarded the best goalkeeper in the previous season, while keeping a record number of clean sheets for the club.{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/football/mumbai-city-fc-retain-goalkeeper-amrinder-singh-4730657/|title=Mumbai City FC retain goalkeeper Amrinder Singh|date=1 July 2017}}

They also retained the services of midfielder Sehnaj Singh who was instrumental in the club's success in the previous season.{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/indian-super-league/top-stories/mumbai-city-fc-retain-defensive-midfielder-sehnaj-singh/articleshow/59490812.cms|title=Mumbai City FC retain defensive midfielder Sehnaj Singh|date=7 July 2017|via=The Economic Times - The Times of India}} In the foreign department, they retained the defensive duo of Goian and Gerson Vieira,https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2017/Jul/26/mumbai-city-fc-retains-lucian-goian-for-isl-4-1633772.html#:~:text=Goian%20was%20considered%20as%20one,performance%20in%20the%20last%20season.&text=MUMBAI%3A%20Mumbai%20City%20FC%20has,League%2C%20including%20the%20fourth%20season. alongside Brazilian midfielder Leo Costa.{{Cite web|url=https://www.goal.com/en-in/news/isl-2017-mumbai-city-fc-bring-back-brazilian-midfielder-leo-costa/1m7jev34y3cvt1n813wqfnb1v7|title=ISL 2017: Mumbai City FC bring back Brazilian midfielder Leo Costa | Goal.com India|date=7 August 2017|website=www.goal.com}} They also retained Rakesh Oram, a player under the U-21 player quota.{{Cite web|url=https://www.goal.com/en-in/news/indian-super-league-mumbai-city-fc-set-to-complete-signing-of-sehnaj-singh-and-rakesh-oram/1kgdq8bcefkh915pfg06jbqdhw|title=Indian Super League: Mumbai City FC set to complete signing of Sehnaj Singh and Rakesh Oram | Goal.com India|date=6 July 2017|website=www.goal.com}}

However, the club's new signings did not perform at their best, as they finished the season in 7th position, failing to qualify for the playoffs, with the coach being criticized for overly defensive tactics.{{cite news|url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/isl-2017-18-failure-to-register-consecutive-wins-doomed-mumbai-city-fc-says-coach-alexandre-guimaraes|title=ISL 2017/18: "Failure to register consecutive wins doomed Mumbai City FC," says coach Alexandre Guimaraes|access-date=15 April 2022|archive-date=23 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201123165710/https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/isl-2017-18-failure-to-register-consecutive-wins-doomed-mumbai-city-fc-says-coach-alexandre-guimaraes|url-status=live}}

After the ISL season had concluded, Mumbai City FC also took part in the inaugural edition of the Super Cup. They kicked off proceedings smoothly by defeating Indian Arrows by a scoreline reading 2–1 in the qualifier round. However, they were defeated by East Bengal FC in the Round of 16.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mumbaicityfc.com/news/match-report-mumbai-city-fc-1-2-kingfisher-east-bengal-fc|title=Match Report: Mumbai City FC 1-2 Kingfisher East Bengal FC|date=30 March 2018|website=Mumbai City FC}}

On 14 August 2018, The club stated that they and Alexandre Guimarães had parted company by mutual consent. This ended the Guimarães Era, with the Brazilian-born Costa Rican manager being with the Islanders since 2016.{{cite news|url=https://www.indiansuperleague.com/news/mumbai-city-part-ways-with-alexandre-guimaraes|title=Mumbai City part ways with Alexandre Guimaraes|access-date=15 April 2022|archive-date=22 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201022153649/https://www.indiansuperleague.com/news/mumbai-city-part-ways-with-alexandre-guimaraes|url-status=live}}

After the announcement that Mumbai City FC had parted ways with Guimarães, the Islanders broke the news about their new head coach. Former Portugal international & Champions League Winner Jorge Costa signed as the manager of Mumbai City FC for the 2018/19 Indian Super League season.{{cite news |title=ISL: Jorge Costa appointed as Mumbai City FC head coach |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/indian-super-league/news/2018/aug/14/isl-jorge-costa-appointed-as-mumbai-city-fc-head-coach-1857811.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191019131537/http://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/indian-super-league/news/2018/aug/14/isl-jorge-costa-appointed-as-mumbai-city-fc-head-coach-1857811.html |archive-date=19 October 2019 |access-date=19 October 2019}} The club also signed Indian Internationals Alen Deory and Subhasish Bose along with some foreign players such as Modou Sougou, Rafael Bastos, Arnold Issoko and Paulo Machado.

The team started the season with a 2–0 loss at home to Jamshedpur FC, followed by a 1–1 draw to Kerala Blasters. The team then recorded a 2–0 win against FC Pune City, then lost 5–0 to rivals FC Goa.{{cite news|url=https://www.90min.com/in/posts/6204945-fc-goa-thump-mumbai-city-fc-5-0-to-go-top-of-the-isl-standings|title=FC Goa Thump Mumbai City FC 5-0 to go Top of the ISL Standings|access-date=15 April 2022|archive-date=21 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201021120937/https://www.90min.com/in/posts/6204945-fc-goa-thump-mumbai-city-fc-5-0-to-go-top-of-the-isl-standings|url-status=live}}

After that run of results, Jorge Costa made tactical changes, which led to the club's best unbeaten run in history at the time (9 games unbeaten). The team ended December with a 6–1 win against Kerala Blasters, with Modou Sougou scoring 4 of the team's six goals in the match, which was a record-breaking tally as Sougou became the first player in the league to score four goals in a single match. It was Mumbai's best-ever victory against any club.{{cite news|url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/isl-2018-19-modou-sougou-becomes-the-first-player-to-score-four-goals-in-isl-history-in-a-single-match#:~:text=Modou%20Sougou%20became%20the%20first,Hume%20achieving%20the%20feat%20thrice.|title=ISL 2018-19: Modou Sougou becomes the first player to score four goals in ISL history in a single match|access-date=15 April 2022|archive-date=26 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201026041826/https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/isl-2018-19-modou-sougou-becomes-the-first-player-to-score-four-goals-in-isl-history-in-a-single-match#:~:text=Modou%20Sougou%20became%20the%20first,Hume%20achieving%20the%20feat%20thrice.|url-status=live}} They also managed to break league leaders Bengaluru FC's unbeaten run at Mumbai Football Arena in January.{{cite news|title=ISL: Mumbai City end Bengaluru's unbeaten run to top table|url=https://zeenews.india.com/football/isl-mumbai-city-end-bengalurus-unbeaten-run-to-top-table-2174739.html|access-date=15 April 2022|archive-date=23 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210423092104/https://zeenews.india.com/football/isl-mumbai-city-end-bengalurus-unbeaten-run-to-top-table-2174739.html|url-status=live}}

The club managed to secure a play-off finish with a 3–1 victory against ATK on 22 February 2019 with a game in hand, thanks to Modou Sougou's second hat-trick in the league, which is also a record for having maximum hat-tricks for the Islanders. The 3rd-place finish saw them face off against FC Goa, which resulted in a 5–1 defeat at home despite Mumbai opening the scoring. They managed to bounce back and beat Goa 1-0 in the away fixture, but it wasn't enough to overturn the deficit. Hence, the Islanders could not play in the 2018/19 ISL Final in their home stadium - the Mumbai Football Arena.

Even though Mumbai lost in the Play-offs, Arnold Issoko won the DHL Winning Pass of the League Award for his maximum number of assists (8 assists) in the League, and Modou Sougou became the joint second goalscorer with 12 goals. Fan Favorite Amrinder Singh ended the league with the most saves and joint-highest number of clean sheets (6). On that positive note, on 19 March 2019, the club confirmed that Head Coach Jorge Costa had extended his stay at the club. The Portuguese signed a one-year extension and would remain at the helm until the end of the 2019/20 season.{{cite news|url=https://www.goal.com/en/news/isl-2018-19-mumbai-city-jorge-costa-contract-extension/17zwxlqh256n110onjtjn8jjij|title=ISL 2018-19: Mumbai City FC extend head coach Jorge Costa's contract|access-date=15 April 2022|archive-date=22 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201022092131/https://www.goal.com/en/news/isl-2018-19-mumbai-city-jorge-costa-contract-extension/17zwxlqh256n110onjtjn8jjij|url-status=live}}

The next task for Jorge Costa and his side was the 2019 Super Cup, with the Islanders drawn to play Chennaiyin FC in the Round of 16 on 29 March at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneshwar. Costa opted to play with an almost all-Indian squad, with Lucian Goian as the only foreign recruit in their ranks. Costa also promoted two highly rated youths, Mohammed Kaif, and Nakul Shelke, from their youth ranks. The team started promisingly but failed to capitalize on the chances created and were eliminated from the Super Cup with a 2–0 defeat.https://www.mumbaicityfc.com/news/match-report-chennaiyin-fc-2-0-mumbai-city-fc-hero-super-cup-ro16

After announcing the departure of club captain Lucian Goian to Chennaiyin before the 2019–20 season, Mumbai brought in Mato Grgic, Serge Kevyn, Amine Chermiti, Diego Carlos, and Mohamed Larbi, with the first game of the 2019–20 season resulting in a 1–0 win over Kerala Blasters.

On 28 November 2019, City Football Group, a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi United Group, acquired a major stake in Mumbai City FC. This was the first time a top European club had acquired a majority stake in a club in India.{{cite news|date=28 November 2019|title=CFG acquires majority stake in Indian Super League's Mumbai City FC|url=https://www.cityfootballgroup.com/information-resource/news-and-press-packs/cfg-acquires-majority-stake-in-indian-super-league-s-mumbai-city-fc/|access-date=4 December 2019|archive-date=28 November 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191128111630/https://www.cityfootballgroup.com/information-resource/news-and-press-packs/cfg-acquires-majority-stake-in-indian-super-league-s-mumbai-city-fc/|url-status=live}} There were ups and downs for Jorge Costa's team, but injuries to the mainstays of the team hampered Mumbai City FC's good run. In the end, they fell short of the final playoff spot by just three points by losing to Chennaiyin FC.{{cite news|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/football/story/isl-2020-chennaiyin-fc-beat-mumbai-city-enter-playoffs-lucian-goian-1648872-2020-02-21|title=ISL: Chennaiyin FC beat Mumbai City in tight contest to make playoffs|access-date=15 April 2022|archive-date=27 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210927040557/https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/football/story/isl-2020-chennaiyin-fc-beat-mumbai-city-enter-playoffs-lucian-goian-1648872-2020-02-21|url-status=live}}

Looking back at the records, the Islanders had registered a record statistic as they had 12 players on the scoresheet who scored the team's 25 goals. Costa's Mumbai City was known for being defensively strong and lethal on the counter-attack. It became the first team to do a league double over Bengaluru FC in ISL history and did not lose to them in the two years Costa was at the helm. After finishing fifth, and with the City Football Group ownership coming into full effect, Jorge Costa's reign at the club ended.{{Cite web |last=PTI |title=ISL: Mumbai City part ways with head coach Jorge Costa |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/isl-mumbai-city-part-ways-with-head-coach-jorge-costa-810781.html |access-date=2023-12-19 |website=Deccan Herald |language=en}}

{{football squad on pitch|align=right

|GK = Amrinder (C)

| LB = Vignesh D

| RCB = Fall

| LCB = Hernán

| RB = Amey

| RM = Raynier

| LDM = Borges

| RDM= Jahouh

| LM = Bipin

| AM = Boumous

| CF = Adam Le Fondre

| caption = 2021 Indian Super League Final Lineup

}}

After several months of anticipation, the City Football Group's acquisition of the club was fully effective. Under the new ownership, the club decided to kickstart a new era and signed the former FC Goa coach Sergio Lobera as manager. The club signed Hugo Boumous from FC Goa after paying a release clause of ₹1.6 crores, a record fee in Indian football. Along with Boumous, they signed some core players from Goa, including Fall, Jahouh, Mandar, and Jackichand.

During the first phase of the league, Mumbai City FC got 25 points from the first ten matches, which included eight wins, one draw, and one loss. Towards the end of the league stage, they registered only two wins in six games. However, they managed to win in the last two matches of the league stage. A win against Mohun Bagan in the final match of the league stage made them the winners of the League Shield, thus qualifying for the 2022 AFC Champions League group stage.{{cite web|url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/indian-football/all-need-know-mumbai-city-fc-s-afc-champions-league-2022-campaign|title=All you need to know about Mumbai City FC's AFC Champions League 2022 campaign|website=sportskeeda.com|publisher=Sportskeeda|date=6 April 2022|access-date=6 April 2022|first=Sayantan|last=Guha|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220406165901/https://www.sportskeeda.com/indian-football/all-need-know-mumbai-city-fc-s-afc-champions-league-2022-campaign|archive-date=6 April 2022}} By doing so, they became the second Indian club after FC Goa to play in the Champions League.

The Islanders had earlier sealed their playoff berth with a 3–3 draw against FC Goa, with four league games to go which was the quickest-ever qualification (15 Games). Before that, they were also unbeaten for 12 games. Their first semifinal leg against FC Goa at Fatorda ended in a 2–2 draw. The second leg ended in a goalless draw, which means the match went into a penalty shootout. In the shootout, they beat FC Goa 6–5, where Rowllin Borges scored the decisive penalty. In their final against ATK Mohun Bagan at the Fatorda Stadium, they won the game 2–1, with Bipin Singh scoring the decisive goal in the 90th minute. Thus, Mumbai City FC became the first club to win the league winners' shield and the ISL trophy in a single season.{{cite web|url=https://www.rsssf.org/tablesi/indiachamp.html|title=India - List of National Champions|author=Atsushi Fujioka & Arunava Chaudhuri|website=RSSSF|access-date=14 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211026112338/http://www.rsssf.com/tablesi/indiachamp.html|archive-date=26 October 2021}}

{{football squad on pitch|align=right

|GK = Phurba

| LB = Mandar

| RCB = Fall (C)

| LCB = Bheke

| RB = Amey

| RM = Vikram

| LDM = Jahouh

| RDM= Apuia

| LM = Bipin

| AM = Chhangte

| CF = Diego Maurício

| caption = Air Force Club 1-2 Mumbai City FC

2022 AFC Champions League Group B - Matchday 2 lineup

}}

On 8 October 2021, Mumbai City appointed English manager Des Buckingham as head coach on a two-year contract.{{Cite web|title=Melbourne City Assistant Coach Leaves Club for India|url=https://www.ftbl.com.au/news/melbourne-city-assistant-coach-leaves-club-for-india-571012|website=www.ftbl.com.au|language=en|access-date=18 December 2021|archive-date=18 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211218153650/https://www.ftbl.com.au/news/melbourne-city-assistant-coach-leaves-club-for-india-571012|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.mumbaicityfc.com/news/club-statement-head-coach|title=Club Statement: Head Coach| date=8 October 2021 |publisher=Mumbai City FC|access-date=8 October 2021|archive-date=8 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211008094623/https://www.mumbaicityfc.com/news/club-statement-head-coach|url-status=live}} The club began its 2021–22 season campaign with a 3–0 win on 22 November against FC Goa.

At the end of the season though, Mumbai City finished in fifth place, meaning they failed to qualify for the playoffs.

Ahead of the 2022 AFC Champions League kick-off, the club went to Abu Dhabi for training and defeated Emirati giants Al Ain 2–1 in a friendly match.{{cite web |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/mumbai-city-fc-defeat-leaders-of-uae-pro-league-al-ain-in-friendly-ahead-of-afc-champions-league|title=Mumbai City FC defeat leaders of UAE Pro League Al Ain in friendly ahead of AFC Champions League|website=www.freepressjournal.in|publisher=The Free Press Journal|date=27 March 2022|access-date=30 March 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220327100652/https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/mumbai-city-fc-defeat-leaders-of-uae-pro-league-al-ain-in-friendly-ahead-of-afc-champions-league|archive-date=27 March 2022}} Under Buckingham, Mumbai City became the first Indian club to win a match in the AFC Champions League, as they defeated Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya of Iraq by 2–1.{{Cite web|title=Mumbai City FC display strong character to grind out historic AFC Champions League win|url=https://www.firstpost.com/opinion/mumbai-city-fc-display-strong-character-to-grind-out-historic-afc-champions-league-win-10549001.html|date=12 April 2022|access-date=13 April 2022|website=www.firstpost.com|publisher=Firstpost|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220413073215/https://www.firstpost.com/opinion/mumbai-city-fc-display-strong-character-to-grind-out-historic-afc-champions-league-win-10549001.html|archive-date=13 April 2022|url-status=live}}

On 4 January 2023, on the back of the historic AFC Champions League campaign, and helping Mumbai reach the Durand Cup final in their maiden attempt, Mumbai City FC extended Buckingham's contract for 2 years, keeping him at the club till the end of 2024/25 season.{{Cite web |url=https://www.mumbaicityfc.com/news/des-buckingham-signs-contract-extension-with-mumbai-city |title=Des Buckingham Signs Contract Extension With Mumbai City |access-date=6 January 2023 |archive-date=6 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230106150846/https://www.mumbaicityfc.com/news/des-buckingham-signs-contract-extension-with-mumbai-city |url-status=live }}

This season, the club made a historic run at 2022-23 Indian Super League by becoming League winners for the second time with two games to spare. They broke records in that season with the most points (46), most wins (14), least defeats (2), most goals scored (54), most positive Goal Difference (33), most successful passes (9047), and longest unbeaten streak (18 matches) since ISL's inception.

However, they were beaten by Bengaluru FC and East Bengal FC in the last two league games, followed by a third defeat to Bengaluru FC in the 1st leg of the semifinals, 0–1. Although they defeated them in the 2nd leg with a scoreline of 1–2 in regulation time and equaled them in an aggregate score of 2-2, they lost on Sudden Death in a score of 9–8, thereby finishing the hopes for another ISL trophy and becoming the first team to do the double twice but ending a highly successful league campaign.

Buckingham was highly credited with improving the performances of young Indian players and for the attractive brand of football that Mumbai played throughout the season.

The club began the 23–24 season with the 2023 Durand Cup, where Mumbai were drawn in a group with Jamshedpur FC, Mohammedan SC, and the Indian Navy football team. Mumbai went on to win all three games of the group stage, but ended up losing in the quarter-final to eventual winners Mohun Bagan SG on 28 August 2023.{{Cite web |title=132nd Edition of The Durand Cup, 2023 |url=https://www.the-aiff.com/match-center/cms/20344 |access-date=2025-01-15 |website=www.the-aiff.com}}

Following their Durand Cup elimination, Mumbai's next match of the season came almost a month later in the 2023-24 AFC Champions League against F.C. Nassaji Mazandaran on 18 September 2023, where Mumbai were defeated 2–0.{{Cite web |title=Group D: Mumbai City (IND) 0-2 Nassaji Mazandaran (IRN) |url=https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_champions_league/news/group_d_mumbai_city_ind_0-2_nassaji_mazandaran_irn_1.html#:~:text=Group%20D:-,Mumbai%20City%20(IND)%200-2%20Nassaji%20Mazandaran%20(IRN,over%20Mumbai%20City%20in%20Pune |access-date=2025-01-15 |website=the-AFC |language=en}} Mumbai played their first ISL match of the season on 24 September 2023 away against NorthEast United FC, winning 2–1 with a brace from striker Jorge Pereyra Diaz securing the win.{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2023-09-24 |title=ISL 2023-24: Mumbai City FC beats NorthEast United FC 2-1 |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/indian-football/isl-2023-24-neufc-vs-mcfc-score-report-northeast-united-fc-mumbai-city-fc-indian-football/article67342345.ece |access-date=2025-01-15 |website=Sportstar |language=en}}

Mumbai's first home league match of the season came against Kerala Blasters FC, with Mumbai winning 2-1 with goals from Jorge Pereyra Diaz and Apuia.{{Cite web |title=Mumbai City 2-1 Kerala (8 Oct, 2023) Final Score - ESPN (IN) |url=https://www.espn.in/football/match/_/gameId/687954/kerala-blasters-fc-mumbai-city-fc |access-date=2025-01-15 |website=ESPN |language=en}}

Buckingham's last match as Mumbai manager came on 6 November 2023, in a spririted 2–0 loss at home to Saudi Arabian team Al Hilal.{{Cite web |last= |date=2023-11-06 |title=Al Hilal, without Neymar, beats 10-man Mumbai City FC 2-0 in AFC Champions League |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/indian-football/mumbai-city-fc-loses-0-2-al-hilal-afc-champions-league-neymar-ruled-out-mcfc-vs-hil-acl-2023-24/article67505640.ece#:~:text=Photo%20Credit:%20PTI-,A%2010-man%20Mumbai%20City%20FC%20lost%200-2%20to,advanced%20to%20the%20knockout%20stages |access-date=2025-01-15 |website=Sportstar |language=en}} Ten days later, on November 16, Mumbai confirmed Buckingham's departure from the club to go to Oxford United FC.{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/MumbaiCityFC/status/1725206273774485566|title=x.com}}

{{football squad on pitch|align=right

|GK = Phurba

| LB = Mehtab

| RCB = Tiri

| LCB = Krouma

| RB = Bheke(C)

| RDM = Apuia

| LDM = Jayesh

| AM = Noguera

| LM = Vikram

| RM = Chhangte

| CF = Díaz

| caption = 2024 Indian Super League Final Lineup

}}

On 9 December 2023, Petr Kratky was appointed as the new head coach of Mumbai City after Des Buckingham left mid-season to join EFL League One side Oxford United.{{Cite web |last=jackkovacic |date=2023-12-09 |title=Petr Kratky appointed Mumbai City FC Head Coach |url=https://melbournecityfc.com.au/news/20231209-kratky-departs |access-date=2023-12-09 |website=Melbourne City}} His first game ended in a 0–0 draw away to FC Goa on 12 December 2023.{{cite web | url=https://www.indiansuperleague.com/news/report-fc-goa-mumbai-city-fc-play-out-a-gritty-goalless-draw | title=Report: FC Goa, Mumbai City FC play out a gritty goalless draw }} His first win came on 20 December 2023, in a fiery 2–1 win over Mohun Bagan SG, which included 11 yellow cards and seven red cards.{{cite web | url=https://www.indiansuperleague.com/news/report-mumbai-city-fc-prevail-over-mohun-bagan-sg-in-a-fiesty-encounter | title=Report: Mumbai City FC prevail over Mohun Bagan SG in a feisty encounter }}{{cite web | url=https://www.firstpost.com/sports/football-news/watch-video-isl-mumbai-city-fc-vs-mohun-bagan-sg-red-cards-13529392.html | title=Watch: Mumbai City FC vs Mohun Bagan SG sees 7 red cards, 11 yellow cards | date=21 December 2023 }}

Going into the final league match of the 2023/24 season against Mohun Bagan Super Giant, Mumbai were two points clear of Mohun Bagan and only needed a draw to win the ISL Shield,{{Cite web|url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/indian-football/news-exclusive-lot-love-mohun-bagan-referee-blows-whistle-friends-mumbai-city-s-tiri-isl-2023-24-shield-decider|title=Exclusive | Lot of love for Mohun Bagan but when referee blows his whistle there are no friends: Mumbai City's Tiri on ISL 2023-24 Shield decider|first=Sayantan|last=Guha|date=13 April 2024|website=www.sportskeeda.com}} but ended up losing 2-1. Going into the ISL playoffs, Mumbai pulled off a comeback against FC Goa in the play-off semi final first leg to win 2-3,{{Cite web |date= |title=Match Report - Semifinal 1st Leg: FC Goa 2-3 Mumbai City FC |url=https://www.mumbaicityfc.com/news/match-report---semifinal-1st-leg-fc-goa-2-3-mumbai-city-fc#:~:text=Under%20pressure%20and%20with%20their,defeat%20FC%20Goa%203-2 |access-date=2025-01-15 |website=Mumbai City FC |language=en}} and a 2-0 win in the second leg https://www.espn.in/football/story//id/40049036/isl-semifinal-live-mumbai-city-vs-goa-score-updates-commentary-news-report#:~:text=Mumbai%20City%20have%20eased%20into,Lake%20on%20May%204%2C%20Saturday. to get to the ISL Final. In the final, Mumbai took revenge against Mohun Bagan Super Giant, winning 3-1 with goals from Jorge Pereyra Diaz, Bipin Singh, and Jakub Vojtus, securing the second ISL Cup in the club's history.

To start the 2024-25 season, the club opted to conduct the squad's pre-season training abroad in Thailand, which meant the senior team skipped the 2024 Durand Cup, which was subsequently contested by the Mumbai City youth team.{{Cite web |date= |title=Mumbai City To Begin Pre-Season Training Camp In Thailand |url=https://www.mumbaicityfc.com/news/mumbai-city-to-begin-pre-season-training-camp-in-thailand#:~:text=With%20the%202024-25%20season,for%20their%20pre-season%20camp |access-date=2025-01-15 |website=Mumbai City FC |language=en}} The first match of the new season was away against Mohun Bagan SG on 13 September 2024, which eventually ended in a 2-2 draw with goals from Tiri and Thaer Krouma.{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.in/football/match/_/gameId/719919/mumbai-city-fc-mohun-bagan-super-giant|title=Mohun Bagan 2-2 Mumbai City (13 Sep, 2024) Final Score - ESPN (IN)|website=ESPN}}

In the club's next match, away against Jamshedpur FC, despite going 1-0 up following a long-range goal from Nikos Karelis, Mumbai eventually lost 3-2.{{Cite web |date= |title=Match Report: Jamshedpur FC 3-2 Mumbai City |url=https://www.mumbaicityfc.com/news/match-report-jamshedpur-fc-3-2-mumbai-city-fc#:~:text=Mumbai%20City%20FC%20suffered%20their,of%20completing%20a%20late%20comeback |access-date=2025-01-15 |website=Mumbai City FC |language=en}} The early winless streak continued, with a 0-0 draw at home against Bengaluru FC.{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.in/football/match/_/gameId/719938/bengaluru-fc-mumbai-city-fc|title=Mumbai City 0-0 Bengaluru (2 Oct, 2024) Final Score - ESPN (IN)|website=ESPN}} The club finally got their first win away against FC Goa, getting a 2-1 win with goals from Nikos Karelis and Yoell van Nieff.{{Cite web |date=2024-10-19 |title=Indian Super League 2024-25: Karelis, Van Nieff Score As Mumbai City FC Beat Goa 2-1 At Fatorda |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/sports/football/fc-goa-vs-mumbai-city-fc-match-report-indian-super-league-2024-25-fcg-vs-mcfc-pandit-jawaharlal-nehru-stadium#:~:text=1%20At%20Fatorda-,Indian%20Super%20League%202024-25:%20Karelis,%20Van%20Nieff%20Score,Goa%202-1%20At%20Fatorda&text=Nikas%20Karelis'%2021st%20minute%20bullet,win%20against%20Manolo%20Marques'%20men |access-date=2025-01-15 |website=Outlook India |language=en}}

On 7 February 2025, after a 0-2 win away against NorthEast United FC, Mumbai became the first team to achieve 100 Indian Super League wins.https://x.com/MumbaiCityFC/status/1887894745093152827

When the club was founded in 2014, the club crest predominantly featured a fortress representing the resilience of the city, seven stars to represent the Seven Islands of Bombay, and the Mumbai local train.

In 2023, three years after their takeover in 2020 by the City Football Group, the club redesigned their crest. The new crest was made in collaboration with the fans, who voted on a new design featuring iconic landmarks of Mumbai. The final crest chosen was a circular crest resembling other CFG teams, featuring the Bandra-Worli Sea Link, the Mumbai train network, the Arabian Sea, and two fortresses to symbolize the city's resilience.{{Cite web|url=https://www.cityfootballgroup.com/clubs/mumbai-city|title=Mumbai City Football Club|website=City Football Group}}

When the club was founded in 2014, the main club colour was royal blue. In 2020, when the City Football Group purchased the club's majority share, they changed the primary colours into sky blue following the pathway of their flagship club Manchester City.

In the early years, the club's away kit was a white kit with royal blue featuring on the collar and sleeves. In 2018, the club changed the away colors into an all golden yellow kit.{{Cite web|author=|date=2020-11-17|title=New Mumbai City FC ISL Jerseys 2020-2021 {{!}} Mumbai City Puma Home & Yellow Away Shirts|website=Football Kit News|url=https://www.footballkitnews.com/25065/new-mumbai-city-fc-isl-jerseys-2020-2021-mumbai-city-puma-home-yellow-away-shirts/|access-date=2020-12-26|language=en-US|archive-date=18 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201218073219/https://www.footballkitnews.com/25065/new-mumbai-city-fc-isl-jerseys-2020-2021-mumbai-city-puma-home-yellow-away-shirts/|url-status=live}}

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The Islanders shifted their home base to the Mumbai Football Arena in Andheri from the third season of the ISL, as their previous home stadium, the DY Patil Stadium, was allotted to go under construction for 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup.{{cite news|url=https://www.firstpost.com/sports/isl-2016-mumbai-city-fc-to-shift-base-from-dy-patil-stadium-to-andheri-sports-complex-2978414.html|title=ISL 2016: Mumbai City FC to shift base from DY Patil Stadium to Andheri Sports Complex|access-date=15 April 2022|archive-date=4 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220404105254/https://www.firstpost.com/sports/isl-2016-mumbai-city-fc-to-shift-base-from-dy-patil-stadium-to-andheri-sports-complex-2978414.html|url-status=live}}

Mumbai City FC is reputed to have one of India's most vocal fan bases.{{Cite web|last=Chaudhuri|first=Ritankar|date=2018-12-27|title=Football - A new shock wave of frenzy across Mumbai?|url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/football-a-new-shock-wave-of-frenzy-across-mumbai|access-date=2021-05-15|website=www.sportskeeda.com|language=en-us|archive-date=15 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210515153853/https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/football-a-new-shock-wave-of-frenzy-across-mumbai|url-status=live}} The West Coast Brigade is one of the notable fan club of Mumbai City FC, which is known for its support to the team at both home and away matches. West Coast Brigade has a dedicated stand during the home matches at the Mumbai Football Arena.

The players and the coach have often acknowledged the fans' support of the success and always engaged in fan interaction and promotional activities. In 2017, Mumbai City FC became the first club in ISL history to announce a special section for away fans as a progressive step toward football fan culture.{{cite news|url=https://www.indiansuperleague.com/clubs/506-mumbai-city-fc-profile/press-releases/mcfc-announce-special-section-for-away-fans|title=MCFC announce special section for away fans|access-date=15 April 2022|archive-date=16 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210516220410/https://www.indiansuperleague.com/clubs/506-mumbai-city-fc-profile/press-releases/mcfc-announce-special-section-for-away-fans|url-status=live}}

Mumbai City has a rivalry with their neighborhood club FC Goa, against whom they contest the West Coast Derby or western rivalry.{{Cite web|title=Mumbai City FC vs. FC Goa: The rise of a rivalry|url=https://www.indiansuperleague.com/features/mumbai-city-fc-vs-fc-goa-the-rise-of-a-rivalry|access-date=22 November 2021|website=Indian Super League|language=en|archive-date=22 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211122134256/https://www.indiansuperleague.com/features/mumbai-city-fc-vs-fc-goa-the-rise-of-a-rivalry|url-status=live}}{{Cite news|title=Defending champions Mumbai City FC begin ISL campaign against rivals FC Goa|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/indian-super-league/top-stories/defending-champions-mumbai-city-fc-begin-isl-campaign-against-rivals-fc-goa/articleshow/87834224.cms

|access-date=21 November 2021|website=Times Of India|date=21 November 2021

|language=en}} The root of the rivalry between Mumbai City FC and FC Goa can be traced back since the appointment of Jorge Costa as Mumbai City's head coach in 2018. There were traces of the rivalry before, but it started gaining momentum once the Portuguese – a Jose Mourinho ideologist, was appointed. It was natural that Sergio Lobera, whose philosophy is based on Pep Guardiola's Barcelona, would rise as one of the main threats to the Islanders. The two sides played several interesting battles throughout the 2018–19 and 2019–20 campaigns.{{Cite web|title=ISL: Top five biggest rivalries in the league's history|url=https://khelnow.com/football/isl-top-five-rivalries|access-date=18 December 2020|website=www.khelnow.com|date=18 December 2020|language=en|archive-date=18 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201218111754/https://khelnow.com/football/isl-top-five-rivalries|url-status=live}}

Mumbai City's three worst losses in Hero ISL history have come from FC Goa's hands. A 7–0 loss in November 2015, A 5–0 loss in October 2018, and a 5–1 loss in March 2019.

But there is more to this rivalry than just on-field results. Before the start of 2020–21 season, Mumbai City FC, under new ownership of CFG, raided FC Goa and signed five key players from the Gaurs in Ahmed Jahouh, Mourtada Fall, Hugo Boumous, Mandar Rao Dessai and Amey Ranawade. The Islanders also roped in head coach Sergio Lobera, who had been sacked by Goa just a season before adding more spice to the rivalry.

In the 2023-24 season, Mumbai faced Goa in the ISL semi-final playoff. In the first leg, Goa were winning 2-0 until the 90th minute, where Lallianzuala Chhangte scored a brace, and Vikram Partap Singh scored once, to secure a 2-3 comeback.{{Cite web |date= |title=Match Report - Semifinal 1st Leg: FC Goa 2-3 Mumbai City FC |url=https://www.mumbaicityfc.com/news/match-report---semifinal-1st-leg-fc-goa-2-3-mumbai-city-fc#:~:text=FC%20Goa%20were%20shell-shocked,in%20what%20was%20a%20thriller |access-date=2025-01-15 |website=Mumbai City FC |language=en}} Mumbai midfielder Jayesh Rane played a crucial part in the win, assisting two out of the three Mumbai goals.{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.in/football/match/_/gameId/701780/mumbai-city-fc-fc-goa|title=Mumbai City 3-2 FC Goa (24 Apr, 2024) Final Score - ESPN (IN)|website=ESPN}}

Mumbai City have also developed a competitive rivalry with Mohun Bagan SG. They have contested for the League Shield for the past few years and are currently considered as two of the strongest teams in the ISL.

The 2023-24 season saw the rivalry increase, with Mumbai City and Mohun Bagan battling each other for both the ISL Championship and the ISL Cup. Mohun Bagan won the ISL shield, beating Mumbai on the final day. In the ISL Final though, Mumbai avenged the loss and secured a 3-1 win.

Ahead of the 2024-25 season, Mohun Bagan made headlines by signing Apuia, one of Mumbai's star players. Both clubs played out the first match of the 2024-25 season, ending in a 2-2 draw with Mumbai's Syrian defender Thaer Krouma scoring a last-minute equalizer.{{Cite web|url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/indian-football/mohun-bagan-vs-mumbai-city-live-score-updates-isl-2024-25-mbsg-v-mcfc-highlights-goals-streaming-info-news/article68638303.ece|title=MBSG 2-2 MCFC, Highlights, ISL 2024-25: Krouma scores in stoppage time to help Mumbai City FC hold Mohun Bagan SG to 2-2 draw|first=Team|last=Sportstar|date=13 September 2024|website=Sportstar}}

On 13 April 2014, ISL announced that actor Ranbir Kapoor had won the bidding for the Mumbai team to be the eighth team in the inaugural season of the League with Bimal Parekh as co-owner.{{Cite news|last=Raghavendra|first=Nandini|title=Ranbir Kapoor bets big on ISL Mumbai team, wants to build football|work=The Economic Times|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/ranbir-kapoor-bets-big-on-isl-mumbai-team-wants-to-build-football/articleshow/41579749.cms?from=mdr|access-date=2020-12-25|archive-date=15 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220415171926/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/ranbir-kapoor-bets-big-on-isl-mumbai-team-wants-to-build-football/articleshow/41579749.cms?from=mdr|url-status=live}}

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On 28 November 2019, it was revealed that City Football Group, a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi United Group, had bought a 65% stake in the club, adding Mumbai City FC as the eighth club under the City group.{{Cite web|title=City Football Group acquires majority stake in Indian Super League's Mumbai City FC|url=https://brandequity.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/marketing/city-football-group-acquires-majority-stake-in-indian-super-leagues-mumbai-city-fc/72287577|access-date=2020-12-25|website=ETBrandEquity.com|language=en|archive-date=24 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201124183059/https://brandequity.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/marketing/city-football-group-acquires-majority-stake-in-indian-super-leagues-mumbai-city-fc/72287577|url-status=live}}

{{main|List of Mumbai City FC players}}

{{updated|28 May 2025}}{{cite web |title=Mumbai City FC Squad|url=https://www.indiansuperleague.com/clubs/506-mumbai-city-fc-profile/squad |publisher=Indian Super League |access-date=2 April 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181002202022/https://www.indiansuperleague.com/clubs/506-mumbai-city-fc-profile/squad |archive-date=2 October 2018 |url-status=dead }}

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{{Fs player|no=3|nat=IND|pos=DF|name=Valpuia}}

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{{Fs player|no=5|nat=IND|pos=DF|name=Mehtab Singh}}

{{Fs player|no=6|nat=IND|pos=FW|name=Vikram Partap Singh}}

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{{Fs player|no=10|nat=IND|pos=MF|name=Brandon Fernandes}}

{{fs player|no=11|nat=ESP|pos=FW|name=Jorge Ortiz}}

{{Fs player|no=15|nat=IND|pos=DF|name=Sanjeev Stalin}}

{{Fs player|no=16|nat=IND|pos=MF|name=Franklin Nazareth}}

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{{fs player|no=23|nat=IND|pos=GK|name=Rehenesh TP}}

{{Fs player|no=27|nat=IND|pos=DF|name=Nathan Rodrigues}}

{{Fs player|no=28|nat=IND|pos=FW|name=Ayush Chhikara}}

{{Fs player|no=31|nat=IND|pos=DF|name=Akash Mishra}}

{{Fs player|no=32|nat=IND|pos=GK|name=Ahan Prakash}}

{{fs player|no=71|nat=IND|pos=MF|name=Ishaan Shishodia}}

{{fs player|no=77|nat=IND|pos=MF|name=Gyamar Nikum}}

{{fs player|no=92|nat=IND|pos=FW|name=Noufal PN}}

{{fs player|no=|nat=IND|pos=FW|name=Seilenthang Lotjem}}

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{{Main|Mumbai City FC Reserves and Academy}}

Mumbai City fielded a reserve team in the 2019–20 I-League 2nd Division. Players like Mohammed Kaif and Nakul Shelke were promoted to the first team for the Super Cup after their performances in the 2nd Division. In late November 2019, academy graduate Asif Khan signed his first professional contract with Mumbai City until 2024, making him the first Mumbai City academy player to sign a professional contract with the club.{{cite news|url=https://www.footballcounter.com/2019/asif-khan-from-university-football-to-the-isl-main-team/|title=Asif Khan: From College Football to the ISL Main Team|access-date=15 April 2022|archive-date=21 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201021141155/https://www.footballcounter.com/2019/asif-khan-from-university-football-to-the-isl-main-team/|url-status=live}}

Ahead of the 2024-25 season, with the club opting to conduct pre-season training in Thailand, the reserves contested the 2024 Durand Cup. However, the team lost all three matches, and were knocked out in the group stage.

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{{main|List of Mumbai City FC records and statistics}}

As of 25th August 2024{{cite web|title=All-time league table|url=https://www.worldfootball.net/alltime_table/ind-indian-super-league/|accessdate=22 October 2019|archive-date=7 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190407095159/https://www.worldfootball.net/alltime_table/ind-indian-super-league/|url-status=live}}

{{updated|5th May 2024}}

• ISL League Shield
• Winners (2): 2020–21,{{cite web|title=Mumbai City FC clinch League Winners Shield after beating ATK Mohun Bagan|url=https://www.indiansuperleague.com/news/mumbai-city-fc-clinch-league-winners-shield-after-beating-atk-mohun-bagan|website=indiansuperleague.com|access-date=28 February 2021|archive-date=18 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211218134115/https://www.indiansuperleague.com/news/mumbai-city-fc-clinch-league-winners-shield-after-beating-atk-mohun-bagan|url-status=live}} 2022–23{{cite web|url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/sportstar-aces-awards-2022-mumbai-city-fc-wins-club-of-the-year-award/article38458150.ece|title=Sportstar Aces Awards 2022: Mumbai City FC wins the Club of the Year award|website=sportstar.thehindu.com|publisher=Sportstar|date=19 March 2022|access-date=21 March 2022|archive-date=21 March 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220321074136/https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/sportstar-aces-awards-2022-mumbai-city-fc-wins-club-of-the-year-award/article38458150.ece}}
• ISL Cup
• Winners (2): 2020–21,{{Cite web|url=https://sports.ndtv.com/indian-super-league/isl-mumbai-city-fc-beat-atk-mohun-bagan-in-final-to-clinch-title-2390172|title=ISL: Mumbai City FC Beat ATK Mohun Bagan In Final To Clinch Title|website=sports.ndtv.com|publisher=NDTV|agency=Press Trust of India|access-date=14 March 2021|archive-date=14 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210314013850/https://sports.ndtv.com/indian-super-league/isl-mumbai-city-fc-beat-atk-mohun-bagan-in-final-to-clinch-title-2390172}} 2023–24{{Cite web |url=https://www.indiansuperleague.com/news/report-mumbai-city-fc-come-from-behind-to-win-isl-cup |title=Report: Mumbai City FC come from behind to win ISL Cup |date=4 May 2024 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20240504182931/https://www.indiansuperleague.com/news/report-mumbai-city-fc-come-from-behind-to-win-isl-cup |archive-date=4 May 2024 |url-status=live |publisher=Indian Super League}}

The following clubs are currently affiliated with Mumbai City FC via City Football Group:{{Cite web|title=Indian Football: ISL and I-League clubs and their tie-ups with foreign clubs|url=https://www.goal.com/en-in/lists/indian-football-isl-i-league-clubs-tie-ups-foreign-clubs/1pw2yk8hdfo6oz5draur8lrex#h77q76xqpgqh1hawjr8gud77t|website=www.goal.com|publisher=Goal|access-date=6 February 2021|archive-date=24 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210124094432/https://www.goal.com/en-in/lists/indian-football-isl-i-league-clubs-tie-ups-foreign-clubs/1pw2yk8hdfo6oz5draur8lrex#h77q76xqpgqh1hawjr8gud77t|date=14 January 2021}}{{cite web|url=https://footballexpress.in/isl-and-i-league-clubs-their-tie-ups-with-foreign-sides/|title=FEATUREDISL and I-League Clubs, Their Tie-ups With Foreign Sides|date=3 February 2021|access-date=26 January 2022|website=footballexpress.in|publisher=Football Express|first=Manas Ranjan|last=Pandab|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211117005759/https://footballexpress.in/isl-and-i-league-clubs-their-tie-ups-with-foreign-sides/|archive-date=17 November 2021}}

• {{flagicon|ENG}} Manchester City (2019–present)
• {{flagicon|USA}} New York City (2019–present)
• {{flagicon|AUS}} Melbourne City (2019–present)
• {{Flagicon|JPN}} Yokohama F. Marinos (2019–present)
• {{flagicon|ESP}} Girona (2019–present)
• {{flagicon|URU}} Montevideo City Torque (2019–present)
• {{flagicon|CHN}} Shenzhen Peng City (2019–present)
• {{flagicon|BEL}} Lommel (2020–present)
• {{flagicon|FRA}} Troyes (2020–present)
• {{flagicon|ITA}} Palermo (2022–present)
• {{flagicon|BRA}} Bahia (2022–present)

• List of football clubs in India

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• {{cite web|url=https://iftwc.com/the-ballad-of-mahindra-united-and-its-lone-believer/|title=The Lone Ballad for a Mahindra United Comeback|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230429155029/https://iftwc.com/the-ballad-of-mahindra-united-and-its-lone-believer/|archive-date=29 April 2023|website=iftwc.com|publisher=Indian Football Team for World Cup|date=29 April 2023|access-date=29 April 2023|location=Mumbai|first=Chetan|last=Anand}}
• {{cite web|url=https://www.insidesport.in/fpai-awards-2023-bengaluru-fcs-sivasakthi-narayanan-wins-young-player-of-year-mumbai-city-fc-swoop-numerous-awards-check-out/|title=FPAI Awards 2023: Bengaluru FC's Sivasakthi Narayanan wins Young Player of year, Mumbai City FC SWOOP numerous awards – Check Out|date=13 May 2023|access-date=13 May 2023|website=insidesport.in|publisher=Inside Sport India|first=Triyasha|last=Chatterjee|location=Gangtok|archive-date=13 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230513162608/https://www.insidesport.in/fpai-awards-2023-bengaluru-fcs-sivasakthi-narayanan-wins-young-player-of-year-mumbai-city-fc-swoop-numerous-awards-check-out/}}
• {{cite web |title=Hero Super Cup 2023: Schedule, Results, Teams, Groups, Points Table, Telecast & Live Streaming Info |date=25 April 2023 |first=Mark |last=Hoover |url=https://www.mykhel.com/football/hero-super-cup-2023-schedule-results-teams-groups-points-table-212997.html |access-date= |website=mykhel.com |publisher=My Khel |archive-date=2023-04-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230427140141/https://www.mykhel.com/football/hero-super-cup-2023-schedule-results-teams-groups-points-table-212997.html }}

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