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). Founded in 2007, they compete in the

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, the top division of English Futsal. Helvecia are the most successful Futsal club in England, having won 9 league titles, 6 FA cups and have represented England in the UEFA Futsal cup / Champions League more times than any other English club. Helvecia won their first major honour in 2008, complete a league and FA Futsal cup double. During the 2008/09 season Helvecia qualified for the then UEFA Futsal Cup (now Champions League) for their first time. Though Helvecia have yet to proceed past the preliminary rounds they have represented England 9 times in the competition. Helvecia home kit colours are blue and white. The club's local rivals are Bloomsbury Football.

History

Crest and colours

Crest Helvecia have had two, which all underwent minor variations. The most recent change came in 2019, where the colours of the crest were amended to reflect the origins of the club along with the style and size of the central ball. Colours Helvecia has always worn blue and white kits. Often these colours would be solid or a mixture of both colours. Home kits featured a dominant blue, with away kits always in white.

Helvecia Women

Helvecia also operate a women's Futsal team, London Helvecia Women's Futsal Club. They have been affiliated to the men's team since 2018. They play their home games at Leyton Leisure Centre.

Helvecia Academy

Helvecia started its academy during the 2019/20 season. Initially created of upper phase age ranges the appointment at the end of the 2018/19 season was the start of the building of the academy. The academy has two centres; the primary camp in London and the other in the midlands. This allows Helvecia to attract the best young players from the widest spectrum throughout the UK. The academy caters for U6 to U16 players, and includes the community initiatives of the club.

Honours

Domestic

League Titles

* National Futsal Series: 3 ** 2019/20, 2020/21, 2021/22 * National Futsal League: 6 ** 2008/09, 2009/10, 2010/11, 2011/12, 2016/17, 2018/19

Cups

* FA Futsal Cups: 6 ** 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2018, 2019

UEFA Futsal Cup / Champions League

Source: Appearances: 9

Current squad

Notable players – past and present

* Maximilian William Kilman * José Carlos Lopez Lozano * Carlos Muñoz Delgado * Eduardo A Gomes * Ari Santos * Raoni Medina * Vitor Hugo * Lucas Totti * Thiago Diorio

References

External links

Official website
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