MAKATI — E‑sports International has completed a FIFA‑certified football field at Legacy Grounds, Circuit Makati, for Makati Football Club’s 50th anniversary. The milestone puts world‑class turf under the feet of young Filipino players and marks the 14th FIFA‑certified facility delivered nationwide by the infrastructure firm.
A Pitch Built for a Golden Jubilee
Makati Football Club, founded in 1975 by former Real Madrid player Tomas Lozano, now has a home worthy of its five‑decade legacy. The new pitch uses premium Limonta artificial turf and has earned FIFA Quality certification, meeting strict standards for player safety, ball behavior, shock absorption, and durability. It is a surface built to develop elite talent.
The renovation transforms the club’s longtime Circuit Makati location into a modern football hub. Club President Selu Lozano said that creating a world‑class environment begins with world‑class standards. For him, great coaching must be matched by a training surface that supports excellence, not undermines it. The field delivers exactly that.
Audris Romualdez, Managing Director of E‑sports International, noted that the MFC project brings the company’s total FIFA‑certified sites in the Philippines to fourteen. Each facility raises the bar for grassroots sports infrastructure, from Rizal Memorial to New Clark City. The steady growth of certified pitches signals a maturing football ecosystem.
Beyond the Club Gates
Legacy Grounds will not only serve academy players but also host community programs, foundation scholars, coaching education, and national team activities. The recently launched Makati Football Club Foundation, a PCNC‑accredited organization, will use the facility to bring quality coaching and educational support to underserved youth, expanding opportunities regardless of socioeconomic background.
The foundation’s mission ensures the field becomes a truly inclusive space, not an exclusive one. Young athletes from different communities will train on the same pitch as competitive squads. This approach builds a broader talent pipeline and strengthens football’s roots across the city. The investment in infrastructure becomes an investment in people.
Raising the Bar for Philippine Football
FIFA certification is not merely a plaque. It confirms that the field meets international benchmarks for player safety, ball roll, and surface performance, allowing local players to develop skills in conditions identical to top‑tier stadiums abroad. For a country eager to climb the football ranks, such facilities are essential stepping stones.
The completion of Legacy Grounds represents one of the most significant private‑sector football facility upgrades in Metro Manila. It arrives at a moment when Filipino football is gaining momentum, with growing fan support and increased youth participation. A golden jubilee gift that promises to shape the next generation.
