MAKATI CITY — E-Sports International, a leading sports infrastructure construction expert, has completed a FIFA-certified football field for the Makati Football Club (MFC) at Circuit Makati. The FIFA-certified pitch now serves as the centerpiece of Legacy Grounds, the new home of MFC, one of the country's oldest and most established football institutions. Founded in 1975 by former Real Madrid player Tomas Lozano, MFC is celebrating its 50th year of developing players and advancing football in the Philippines. The club tapped E-sports International to renovate its home field as part of a long-term vision to elevate football development standards while expanding access to world-class training environments for Filipino youth.
A Legacy Ground for the Next Generation
The FIFA Quality certification confirms that the playing surface meets internationally recognized standards for player safety, performance, durability, ball behavior, and shock absorption. E-sports International installed artificial turf by Limonta and guided the project through the rigorous FIFA Quality certification process. With the certification of the MFC field, E-sports International has now successfully delivered 14 FIFA-certified football facilities across the Philippines. Strategically located in the heart of Metro Manila, the venue is designed to provide young athletes access to international-standard training and competition facilities. For MFC President and Program Director Selu Lozano, infrastructure is a critical foundation of athlete development. “Creating a world-class football environment begins with world-class standards. You can have great coaches and great programs, but the training environment must support the level of excellence you aspire to achieve,” he said.
Community Impact and Future Vision
MFC recently established the Makati Football Club Foundation, a PCNC-accredited organization focused on expanding opportunities for youth from underserved communities. The foundation seeks to ensure access to quality coaching, facilities, educational support, and football opportunities regardless of socioeconomic background. Beyond serving academy players, the facility is expected to host community football programs, foundation scholars, coaching education initiatives, grassroots festivals, and national team activities. The project represents one of the most significant football facility upgrades undertaken by a private football club in Metro Manila and reflects a shared commitment between E-sports International and MFC to raise the standard of football development in the Philippines.
