The Manila Montet Challenge Series is a semi-annual, independently organized football competition held in the Philippines. It is hosted by Manila Montet FC, one of the most popular clubs in the country, and serves as a platform for highlighting local football talent across various levels of the sport.
Overview
The competition was inaugurated in early 2025 with the aim of providing competitive matches between Manila Montet FC and a wide range of football teams, including university squads, semi-professional sides, and even professional clubs.
Matches are played under strict fairness protocols, including the use of neutral referees, external observers, and pre-defined integrity standards. This structure ensures transparency and encourages a high level of sportsmanship.
Format
The tournament is designed as a challenge series where multiple teams face Manila Montet FC in a round-robin or individual match setup. The championship is determined using the following rule:
- If no team defeats Manila Montet FC twice, then Manila Montet is declared the Champion.
2025 – First Edition
The inaugural edition took place in early 2025, with 10 challenger teams participating.
Final Standings:
| Rank | Team | Played | Points | Goals For | Goals Against | Goals Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tondo FC | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2 | University of Santo Tomas | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5 | -1 |
| 3 | Acacia FC | 1 | 0 | 5 | 7 | -2 |
| 4 | Marinos FC | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 | -2 |
| 5 | PH Coastguard FC | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | -2 |
| 6 | Gaudutu Axis FC | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | -3 |
| 7 | Visca FC | 1 | 0 | 3 | 12 | -9 |
| 8 | Kampilan FC | 1 | 0 | 1 | 10 | -9 |
| 9 | Vietnam FLY FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 17 | -17 |
| 10 | Fairview Amigos FC | 1 | 0 | 1 | 20 | -19 |
2025 First Edition Results
- 🏆 Series Champion: Manila Montet FC (Undefeated)
- 🥈 Challenger Champion / Top Ranked Opponent: Tondo FC
Individual Honors
Top Player
- Jangobah Nuai Johnson
- Top Scorer: 30 goals
- Most Man of the Match Awards: 2
Tournament History
| Edition | Year | Series Champion | Challenger Champion |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2025 | Manila Montet FC | Tondo FC |
2025 – Second Edition
The second edition will start on September 28th.