Davao Aguilas F.C.

The group behind the Aguilas have expressed their interest to play in the Philippines Football League and submitted their letter of intent before the December 31, 2016 deadline. They were given until the end of January 2017 to complete all licensing requirements.[3]

On February 19, 2017 it was reported that Davao Aguilas FC is joining the Philippines Football League as the sole representative from Mindanao. They conducted tryouts at the Agro pitch in Davao City on February 19, 2017.[2] Though the team's composition is already being organized as early as February 2017, Davao Aguilas lists its foundation date as March 26, 2017.[4] In March 2017, the club participated in the Stallion preseason cup, where Ed Walohan scored their first goal in competitive play.[5]

The club hosted an official launch ceremony on March 26, 2017 at the Davao del Norte Sports Complex, their home venue.[6]

By June 2017, the club owners secured a sponsorship deal with the San Miguel Corporation and appended "San Miguel" to their official name.[7] On September 18, with the club cut adrift at 7th place, manager Gary Phillips] was sacked and replaced by Marlon Maro. The team finished 7th in the inaugural PFL season.

In the 2018 season, the club signed more national and foreign players to bolster the squad. Maro resigned in the middle of the season and was replaced by Melchor Anzures. In September 2018, the club signed a partnership agreement with the Japan-based club Shonan Bellmare, competing in the J.League. The partnership was formed to bolster cooperation between the two clubs, which includes the development of players and coaches, player scouting, academy and marketing. The Davao Aguilas also briefly changed their name to "Davao Aguilas Bellmare Football Club", to signify their partnership.[8]

Davao Aguilas featured in the final of the inaugural Copa Paulino Alcantara where they lost to Kaya-Iloilo due to a solitary goal.

It was reported on December 14, 2018 that the club has withdrawn from the PFL. Jefferson Cheng iterated continued support for infrastructure and grassroots development in Davao.[9] Cheng has also cited the decision to hire Bernie Sumayao to manage the PFL despite his volunteering to take over the management of the league.[10] However the league's inaugural season in 2017 was cut short and the PFL was reestablished once again.

Davao Aguilas were disbanded but Cheng remained involved in local football, sponsoring the youth tournaments through his company Speed Regalo.[11]

In July 2020, Davao Aguilas announced the resumption of operations its youth department.[12] They would join the 7's Football League

Reinforced by players from the University of Makati, Davao Aguilas would take part in the 2023 Copa Paulino Alcantara.[13]

As of 16 July 2023

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player 1 GK  PHI Kenneth Guballo 2 GK  PHI Joshua Jalog 4 FW  PHI Santino Rosales 5 DF  PHI Reynald Villareal 6 MF  PHI OJ Clarino 8 MF  PHI Jhomaray Sapal 9 MF  PHI Yannick Tuason 11 MF  PHI Marvin Angeles 12 GK  PHI Rendon Cielo 13 DF  PHI Kart Talaroc 14 FW  PHI Nicolas Ferrer Jr. 15 MF  CMR Serge Kaole 17 DF  PHI Richard Talaroc 18 DF  PHI Romel Catarinin 19 DF  CIV Yohann Fofana

No. Pos. Nation Player 20 FW  PHI Francis Villa 22 FW  PHI Ealwhine Dalam 29 DF  PHI Gansmari Antipuesto 39 MF  PHI Paolo Bugas 98 MF  PHI Troy Limbo 99 MF  PHI Pete Forrosuelo — GK  CIV Dini Ouattara — DF  PHI John Rey Daohog — DF  PHI Christian Bacara — MF  PHI Billy Alcantara — MF  CIV Dosso Lancine — MF  PHI Axel Andres — FW  PHI Uriel Dalapo — FW  PHI Enrique Vecin