CHENNAIYIN FC | THE CLUB INFORMATION

We are Chennaiyin FC, the Chennai based Hero Indian Super League franchise playing in the competition since its inception in 2014. In Mrs. Vita Dani, Mr. Abhishek Bachchan and Mr. M.S. Dhoni, we have a passionate set of owners at the helm who come with a single-minded vision of making Chennaiyin FC the best and the most successful football club in India. Keeping with this endeavour, we have two Hero ISL titles to our name winning them in the 2015 and 2017-18 editions.

Our large, passionate fan community stands with us through thick and thin, and are the backbone of the club. The Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, also known as the ‘Marina Arena’ in Chennai is our fortress, with our ardent supporters thronging the stands and providing the Marina Machans with their unconditional support. As part of our initiatives for the development and growth of football in Tamil Nadu, we have taken huge strides & established a sound youth development structure that comprises of the CFC B, U-18, U-15 and U-13 teams.

With the foundations of the club firmly in place, there is a relentless aspiration to strive for further success on and off the field at all levels in the seasons to come.

Owners

Mrs. Vita Dani Co-promoter, Ultimate Table Tennis | Co-owner, Chennaiyin FC | Co-founder, Dani Foundation | Governing Board Member, ITTF Foundation

Mrs. Vita Dani is the co-owner of the two-time champion Indian Super League club, Chennaiyin FC. Her goal is not only to create an elite football club in India with a strong legacy but also to develop a flourishing grassroots program for young footballers. Her efforts have resulted in over 100,000 young children engaging in football training in Tamil Nadu alone. She is one of the few female sports entrepreneurs and philanthropists in India, whose contributions have brought about a revolutionary change in the country's sports landscape, particularly in table tennis, football, and physical literacy.   In 2017, Mrs. Dani, along with Mr. Niraj Bajaj, launched Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT), India's premier table tennis league, with the aim of revolutionizing the sport in the country. UTT has not only changed the perception of Indian table tennis globally but has also become a game-changer for numerous table tennis players in India. Today, it is one of the most sought-after global sports properties in the world of table tennis.

Mr. Abhishek Bachchan | Co-Owner

A Bollywood superstar and a sports entrepreneur, Mr. Abhishek Bachchan is the co-owner of Chennaiyin FC and one of our most ardent fans. He is also the owner of the Pro Kabaddi League 2014 winning franchisee, Jaipur Pink Panthers.

Mr. MS Dhoni | Co-Owner

A former Indian Cricket team captain who led the team to its first ever T20 World Cup title in 2007 and its second limited overs World Cup triumph in 2011, Mr. M.S. Dhoni has also successfully captained the Chennai Super Kings to three Indian Premier League titles and two Champions League T20 titles. He has been awarded the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan honors for his contributions to Indian sport.