BFF U-18 Football League
Founded | 15 September 2022 |
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Country | Bangladesh |
Confederation | AFC |
Number of teams | 12 |
Level on pyramid | 1 |
Current champions | Abahani Limited Dhaka U-18 (1 title) (2023–24) |
Most championships | Abahani Limited Dhaka U-18 Sheikh Jamal DC U-18 (1 title each) |
Website | www |
Current: 2023–24 BFF U-18 Football League |
The BFF U-18 Football League is the top level of the Bangladeshi football league system for youth players under 18 years old where youth teams of Bangladesh Premier League teams compete in.[1] Established in 2022, it is administered by the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF).
The league replaces the BFF U-18 Football Tournament as the top tier youth football competition.[2] A total of 12 youth teams compete in a single league format.[3]
History
In September 2022, Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) inaugurated the first youth football league for the teams of country’s top tier football league, Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).[4][5] The league consists of youth teams of Bangladesh Premier League sides with players under 18 years old.[6]
Format
The teams would entirely feature U-18 players. The ten teams will play nine matches against each other in a single round league format. A total of 45 matches will be played. The teams occupying league table positions 1, 2 & 3 will be awarded Champions, Runner-up & Third place prize money. The league does not have a relegation system as of the first season.
Champions
Successful clubs by seasons
Edition | Season | Champions | Runners–up | Ref. |
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1st | 2021–22 | Sheikh Jamal DC U-18 | Bashundhara Kings U-18 | [7] |
2nd | 2023–24 | Abahani Limited Dhaka U-18 | Fortis FC U-18 | [8] |
Performance by clubs
Club |
Titles | Runners–up | Winning seasons | Runners–up seasons |
---|---|---|---|---|
Sheikh Jamal DC U-18 | 1 | 2021–22 | ||
Bashundhara Kings U-18 | 1 | 2021–22 | ||
Dhaka Abahani Limited U-18 | 1 | 2023–24 | ||
Fortis FC U-18 | 1 | 2023–24 |
Current teams
- As of 2023–24 season.
Team | Location |
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Bangladesh Police FC | Dhaka |
Bashundhara Kings | Dhaka |
Brothers Union | Dhaka |
Dhaka Abahani Ltd. | Dhaka (Dhanmondi) |
Dhaka Mohammedan SC Ltd. | Dhaka |
Lt. Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club Ltd. | Dhaka (Dhanmondi) |
Fortis FC | Dhaka |
Rahmatganj MFS | Dhaka (Old Dhaka) |
Sheikh Russel KC | Dhaka |
Stats and players
Seasonal statistics
- As of 16 July 2024
Season | Total Goals | Matches played | Average per Game |
---|---|---|---|
2021–22 | 160 | 55 | 2.91 |
2023–24 | 66 | 32 | 2.06 |
Top scorers
- As of 16 July 2024
Year | Player | Club | Goals | Ref. |
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2021–22 | Naymul Talukdar | Muktijoddha SKC U-18 | 11 | [7] |
2023–24 | Md Yeasin Arafat Sifat | Abahani Limited Dhaka U-18 | 6 | [9] |
Awards
Player of the Season
Season | Player | Team |
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2021–22 | Mr. Joy Dash | Sheikh Jamal U-18 |
See also
References
- ^ "Flying start for Bashundhara in BFF U-18 Football League - Sports". The Daily Observer. Retrieved 2022-09-18.
- ^ "Muktijoddha SKC makes winning start in BFF U-18 Football League | Sports". BSS. Retrieved 2022-09-18.
- ^ "বয়সভিত্তিক ফুটবলের ২ আয়োজন নিয়ে আসছে বাফুফে". dhakapost.com.
- ^ টুর্নামেন্ট নয়, অনূর্ধ্ব-১৮ লিগ হচ্ছে এবার. jagonews24.com (in Bengali).
- ^ সেপ্টেম্বরে বিপিএল ও বিসিএল ক্লাগুলোর বয়স ভিত্তিক লিগ!. offsidebangladesh.com (in Bengali). July 29, 2022.
- ^ "Age-verification process dents BFF's youth league prospects". The Daily Star. August 31, 2022.
- ^ a b "অনূর্ধ্ব-১৮ ফুটবল লিগ চ্যাম্পিয়ন শেখ জামাল". www.banglanews24.com (in Bengali). 19 October 2022. Retrieved 26 July 2024.
- ^ "ছোটদের লিগে আবাহনী চ্যাম্পিয়ন". www.kalbela.com (in Bengali). 16 July 2024. Retrieved 26 July 2024.
- ^ "লীগের সেরা গোলদাতা আবাহনীর মো:ইয়াসিন আরাফাত সিফাত". www.bd-pratidin.com (in Bengali). 17 July 2024. Retrieved 26 July 2024.
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