Draft:Chickpea FC
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Chickpea FC
| Full name | Chickpea Football Club |
|---|---|
| Nickname | The Chickpeas |
| Founded | 2020s |
| Ground | Indooroopilly State High School Oval |
| Capacity | 300 |
| Manager | Will |
| League | Social university football |
| Website | https://www.instagram.com/chickpea.fc/
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Chickpea FC is a social university association Football club based in Brisbane, Australia. The club primarily consists of students from the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) and the University of Queensland (UQ).
The club conducts its training sessions at the Indooroopilly State High School oval in Brisbane’s western suburbs. Chickpea FC competes in informal and social 7-a-side fixtures, with a emphasis on inclusivity, camaraderie, and student engagement.
History
Chickpea FC was established in 2026 by a group of university students seeking to create a football environment that balanced competition with social connection. The club quickly became known for its welcoming culture and inter-university participation, particularly among QUT and UQ students.
Unlike traditional semi-professional clubs, Chickpea FC prioritises participation and development over competitive rankings, though organised 7-a-side matches remain central to its activities.
Ground
Chickpea FC trains at the Indooroopilly State High School Oval in Brisbane, Queensland. The venue serves as the club’s primary training and match location and has a capacity of 300 spectators.
Colours
The club’s official colours are black and white, which are worn during training sessions and fixtures.
Current squad 2026 season (7-a-side squad)
As of the 2026 season, the registered squad is:
No. Player 1 Tommy 2 Sree 3 Angad (c) 4 David 5 Chase 6 Cillian 7 Ollie 8 Esmund 9 Cameron 10 Shadman 11 Sukai
Manager: Will Captain: Angad
Player roles and positions are rotated regularly in keeping with the club’s social and development-focused philosophy.
Structure and organisation
Chickpea FC operates as a student-led organisation. Leadership roles are managed internally, with the manager overseeing training coordination and match organisation. The captain leads on-field activities and represents the squad during fixtures.
Membership remains open to university students of all skill levels.