The following is a list of notable association football clubs based in Cambodia, organized primarily by their participation in the top tiers of the Cambodian football league system as of the most recent completed seasons. The Cambodian football league system is governed by the Football Federation of Cambodia (FFC).
Cambodian Premier League (CPL) Clubs
The Cambodian Premier League (formerly known as the Cambodian League or Metfone C-League due to sponsorship) is the highest division of professional football in Cambodia. Club participation varies by season due to promotion, relegation, licensing, and financial factors. Notable clubs that have competed in the CPL include:
- Boeung Ket Angkor FC (commonly known as Boeung Ket FC) – Based in Phnom Penh; multiple-time league champions.
- Phnom Penh Crown FC – Based in Phnom Penh; one of the most successful clubs in Cambodian history, with multiple league titles and AFC Cup appearances.
- Visakha FC – Based in Phnom Penh; affiliated with the Visakha Football Academy; recent league champions.
- Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC – Based in Svay Rieng Province; multiple-time league champions and regular continental competitors.
- Nagaworld FC – Based in Phnom Penh; affiliated with the NagaWorld casino resort; multiple-time champions.
- Tiffy Army FC (formerly known as Electricité du Cambodge FC / EDC FC) – Based in Phnom Penh; affiliated with the Ministry of National Defense.
- Angkor Tiger FC (formerly known as Cambodian Tiger FC / Siem Reap FC) – Based in Siem Reap Province.
- Kirivong Sok Sen Chey FC – Based in Takeo Province; a long-standing club with periods in both the top flight and lower divisions.
- National Police Commissary FC – Based in Phnom Penh; affiliated with the National Police.
- Asia Euro United FC – Based in Phnom Penh.
- Soltilo Angkor FC – Based in Siem Reap; affiliated with the Soltilo Soccer School (founded by Keisuke Honda).
- ISI Dangkor Senchey FC – Based in Phnom Penh; promoted to the CPL for the 2023–24 season.
- Life FC – Based in Sihanoukville; promoted to the CPL for the 2023–24 season.
- Ministry of Interior FA – Based in Phnom Penh; affiliated with the Ministry of Interior.
Cambodian League 2 (Second Division) Clubs
The second tier features a rotating roster of clubs, including reserve teams of CPL clubs, provincial teams, and academy sides. Clubs that have participated in recent seasons include:
- Phnom Penh Crown U21 / Reserve
- Visakha FC U21 / Reserve
- Boeung Ket FC U21 / Reserve
- Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC U21 / Reserve
- Tiffy Army FC U21 / Reserve
- Nagaworld FC U21 / Reserve
- Bati Academy (affiliated with Phnom Penh Crown)
- Next Step FC (affiliated with Visakha FC)
- Kampong Cham FC
- Kampot FC
- Pursat FC
- Siem Reap FC (distinct from Angkor Tiger in some seasons)
- Stung Treng FC
- Kratie FC
- Mondulkiri FC
- Ratanakiri FC
Defunct, Merged, or Inactive Notable Clubs
Several clubs have played significant roles in Cambodian football history but are currently inactive, merged, or dissolved:
- Cambodia Armed Forces FC – Former military side, dominant in early league years.
- Khemara Keila FC – Former league champions (2006), dissolved.
- Build Bright United FC – University-affiliated club, formerly competitive in the top flight.
- Spark FC – Merged/absorbed into other entities.
- Western Phnom Penh FC – Formerly competed in CPL; license issues led to withdrawal.
- Electricite du Cambodge FC (EDC) – Rebranded as Tiffy Army FC.
- National Defense Ministry FC – Rebrased as Tiffy Army FC.
Governance and Structure
The Football Federation of Cambodia (FFC) oversees the registration and licensing of all clubs. The league system typically operates on a promotion and relegation basis between the Cambodian Premier League and Cambodian League 2, subject to club licensing criteria (stadium standards, financial solvency, youth development). The season typically runs from August to May, aligning with the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) calendar.
Note: Club names, affiliations, and league placements are subject to change annually. For the specific lineup of a current or upcoming season, consult the official Football Federation of Cambodia (FFC) communications or the Cambodian Premier League official channels.
