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'''Étoile Football Club''' was a professional [[association football|football]] club which was formed to play in [[Singapore]]'s [[S.League]] in 2010 and is currently a local football academy focused on grassroots football development for the underprivileged.
'''Étoile Football Club''' was a professional [[association football|football]] club based in [[Commonwealth, Singapore|Commonwealth]], [[Singapore]] which was formed to play in [[Singapore]]'s [[S.League]] in 2010 and is currently a local football academy focused on grassroots football development for the underprivileged.


Étoile FC was the first team of players all born in Europe to play football in Singapore's professional league, and the first in Asia. The team was mostly made up of players of French origin. After pulling out of the S-League in 2012, Étoile FC was converted to a football academy based in Commonwealth, aiming to provide quality football coaching and development for individuals from all walks of life.<ref>{{Cite web |title=EFC Academy – Are you ready to offer your kid an exciting sport experience? |url=http://www.efc-academy.com/ |access-date=2022-05-23 |language=en}}</ref>
Étoile FC was the first team of players all born in Europe to play football in Singapore's professional league, and the first in Asia. The team was mostly made up of players of French origin. After pulling out of the S-League in 2012, Étoile FC was converted to a football academy based in Commonwealth, aiming to provide quality football coaching and development for individuals from all walks of life.<ref>{{Cite web |title=EFC Academy – Are you ready to offer your kid an exciting sport experience? |url=http://www.efc-academy.com/ |access-date=2022-05-23 |language=en}}</ref>
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==History==
==History==


Étoile FC became the eighth team defined by foreign team composition to compete in the [[S.League]] after [[Sinchi FC]] (2003), [[Albirex Niigata]] (2004), [[Sporting Afrique]] (2006), [[Liaoning Guangyuan]] and [[Super Reds]] (both 2007), [[Dalian Shide Siwu FC]] (2008) and [[DPMM FC]] (2009).
Étoile FC became the eighth team defined by foreign team composition to compete in the [[S.League]] after [[Sinchi FC]] (2003), [[Albirex Niigata]] (2004), [[Sporting Afrique]] (2006), [[Liaoning Guangyuan]] and [[Super Reds]] (both 2007), [[Dalian Shide Siwu FC]] (2008) and [[DPMM FC]] (2009). Étoile FC's debut season was one for the team to remember as they were not only crowned champions of the [[Singapore League Cup]], but also the Champions of [[S-League|S.League]] and 3rd place in the [[Singapore Cup]].
Étoile FC's debut season was one for the team to remember as they were not only crowned champions of the [[Singapore League Cup]], but also the Champions of the [[S-League]] and 3rd place in the [[Singapore Cup]].


Étoile FC became the first foreign team to win the S-League following a 4–2 win over [[Albirex Niigata Singapore FC]] at [[Jurong East Stadium]]. On that fateful night, Kobayashi had scored twice to give the Japanese satellite team a 2–1 lead at half time. However, goals by [[Frédéric Mendy (born in 1988)|Frédéric Mendy]] (2 goals) and [[Matthias Verschave]] sealed the title win for Étoile FC.
Étoile FC became the first foreign team to win the S-League following a 4–2 win over [[Albirex Niigata Singapore FC|Albirex Niigata Singapore]] at the [[Jurong East Stadium]]. On that fateful night, [[Kazuki Kobayashi]] had scored twice to give the Japanese satellite team a 2–1 lead at half time. However, goals by [[Frédéric Mendy (born in 1988)|Frédéric Mendy]] (2 goals) and [[Matthias Verschave]] sealed the title win for Étoile FC. Frédéric Mendy went on to become the 2010 S.League top scorer with 21 goals.


Étoile FC was the 'brainchild' of ex-[[Gombak United]] midfielder Johan Gouttefangeas. He was the chairman of Étoile FC since its formation in 2010. However, in June 2011, Johan relinquished his position as Chairman and [[Hicham Moudden]] took over.<ref>{{Cite web|title=FAS President acknowledges Gouttefangeas' contribution to S.League| url=http://www.sleague.com/Web/main.aspx?ID=,9f5e6abd-ee84-45f2-be5b-834342866091&AID=1a875b61-027b-4851-b8fe-67e24c4abbfd&NLT=300|publisher = [[Official S-League Website]]}}</ref>
Étoile FC was the 'brainchild' of ex-[[Gombak United]] midfielder [[Johan Gouttefangeas]]. He was the chairman of Étoile FC since its formation in 2010. However, in June 2011, Johan relinquished his position as Chairman and [[Hicham Moudden]] took over.<ref>{{Cite web|title=FAS President acknowledges Gouttefangeas' contribution to S.League| url=http://www.sleague.com/Web/main.aspx?ID=,9f5e6abd-ee84-45f2-be5b-834342866091&AID=1a875b61-027b-4851-b8fe-67e24c4abbfd&NLT=300|publisher = [[Official S-League Website]]}}</ref>


Étoile FC pulled out of the S-League for the 2012 season to focus on grassroots football and youth development with the creation of Étoile FC Academy.<ref>{{Cite web| title=S.League announces participating teams for 2012| url=http://www.sleague.com/Web/Main.aspx?ID=,9f5e6abd-ee84-45f2-be5b-834342866091&AID=c98cc277-b185-4665-b271-371958b0e63b&NLT=300 |date= 16 January 2012| publisher = [[Official S-League Website]]|access-date=30 January 2012}}</ref>
Étoile FC pulled out of the S-League for the 2012 season to focus on grassroots football and youth development with the creation of Étoile FC Academy.<ref>{{Cite web| title=S.League announces participating teams for 2012| url=http://www.sleague.com/Web/Main.aspx?ID=,9f5e6abd-ee84-45f2-be5b-834342866091&AID=c98cc277-b185-4665-b271-371958b0e63b&NLT=300 |date= 16 January 2012| publisher = [[Official S-League Website]]|access-date=30 January 2012}}</ref>
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===Club Ambassador===
===Club Ambassador===
Étoile FC had, on 22 March 2011, appointed [[Sidney Govou]], as the club's ambassador. In the process, Étoile FC becomes the first [[S-League]] club to have an ambassador appointed to represent the club. Sidney and his brother, Jules, arrived in Singapore on 8 June 2011 and conducted a soccer clinic for children.
Étoile FC had, on 22 March 2011, appointed [[Olympique Lyonnais]]<nowiki/>legend, [[Sidney Govou]] as the club's ambassador. In the process, Étoile FC becomes the first [[S-League|S.League]] club to have an ambassador appointed to represent the club. Sidney and his brother, Jules, arrived in Singapore on 8 June 2011 and conducted a football clinic for children.


==Honours==
==Honours==

Revision as of 21:19, 5 May 2023

Not to be confused with ÉFC Fréjus Saint-Raphaël.

Étoile FC
Full nameÉtoile Football Club
Nickname(s)The Star
Gegründet2010
Dissolved2012
GroundQueenstown Stadium
Queenstown, Singapore
Capacity3,800
ChairmanHicham Moudden
DirectorLudovic Casset
LeagueS.League
Year 20115th

Étoile Football Club was a professional football club based in Commonwealth, Singapore which was formed to play in Singapore's S.League in 2010 and is currently a local football academy focused on grassroots football development for the underprivileged.

Étoile FC was the first team of players all born in Europe to play football in Singapore's professional league, and the first in Asia. The team was mostly made up of players of French origin. After pulling out of the S-League in 2012, Étoile FC was converted to a football academy based in Commonwealth, aiming to provide quality football coaching and development for individuals from all walks of life.[1]

History

Étoile FC became the eighth team defined by foreign team composition to compete in the S.League after Sinchi FC (2003), Albirex Niigata (2004), Sporting Afrique (2006), Liaoning Guangyuan and Super Reds (both 2007), Dalian Shide Siwu FC (2008) and DPMM FC (2009). Étoile FC's debut season was one for the team to remember as they were not only crowned champions of the Singapore League Cup, but also the Champions of S.League and 3rd place in the Singapore Cup.

Étoile FC became the first foreign team to win the S-League following a 4–2 win over Albirex Niigata Singapore at the Jurong East Stadium. On that fateful night, Kazuki Kobayashi had scored twice to give the Japanese satellite team a 2–1 lead at half time. However, goals by Frédéric Mendy (2 goals) and Matthias Verschave sealed the title win for Étoile FC. Frédéric Mendy went on to become the 2010 S.League top scorer with 21 goals.

Étoile FC was the 'brainchild' of ex-Gombak United midfielder Johan Gouttefangeas. He was the chairman of Étoile FC since its formation in 2010. However, in June 2011, Johan relinquished his position as Chairman and Hicham Moudden took over.[2]

Étoile FC pulled out of the S-League for the 2012 season to focus on grassroots football and youth development with the creation of Étoile FC Academy.[3]

Étoile FC Academy bases itself on three core principles: Grassroots football is football for all, play is the best means of learning – above all, youngsters should have fun and children are not just miniature adults.[4]

They were sponsored by Lufthansa Technik in 2017.[5]

Players

First-team squad

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 Frankreich FRA Antonin Trilles
2 DF Frankreich FRA Andrea Damiani
4 DF Frankreich FRA Anthony Aymard
5 DF Zentralafrikanische Republik CAF Franklin Anzite
7 FW Frankreich FRA Kevin Lefranc
8 MF Frankreich FRA Theo Raymond
9 FW Frankreich FRA Jonathan Toto
10 FW Guinea GUI Mohamed Doumbouya
10 MF Frankreich FRA Stan Fougeroud
11 MF Frankreich FRA Maxime Belouet
12 DF Frankreich FRA Sirina Camara
14 FW Mauritius MRI Jonathan Justin
No. Pos. Nation Player
15 MF Frankreich FRA Julien Durand
16 MF Frankreich FRA Wilson Grosset
17 MF Frankreich FRA Kamel Chaaouane
18 MF Frankreich FRA Jean-Charles Blanpin
19 FW Frankreich FRA Anthony Moulin
20 MF Zentralafrikanische Republik CAF Serge Souchon-Koguia
21 MF Marokko MAR Hicham Bouchemlal
22 DF Frankreich FRA Nordine Talhi
23 DF Frankreich FRA Selim Kaabi
24 GK Französisch-Guayana GUF Hadama Bathily
25 DF Kamerun CMR Pierre Nlate

Club Ambassador

Étoile FC had, on 22 March 2011, appointed Olympique Lyonnaislegend, Sidney Govou as the club's ambassador. In the process, Étoile FC becomes the first S.League club to have an ambassador appointed to represent the club. Sidney and his brother, Jules, arrived in Singapore on 8 June 2011 and conducted a football clinic for children.

Honours

League


Cup

Seasons

Season Pos. Pl. W D L GS GA P Singapore Cup League Cup Top goalscorer Managers
2010 1st 33 21 7 5 54 23 70 Third Place Winners Frankreich Frédéric Mendy 21 Frankreich Patrick Vallée
2011 5th 33 21 4 8 65 36 62 Third Place Quarter-finals Frankreich Jonathan Toto 10 Italien Guglielmo Arena

References

  1. ^ "EFC Academy – Are you ready to offer your kid an exciting sport experience?". Retrieved 23 May 2022.
  2. ^ "FAS President acknowledges Gouttefangeas' contribution to S.League". Official S-League Website.
  3. ^ "S.League announces participating teams for 2012". Official S-League Website. 16 January 2012. Retrieved 30 January 2012.
  4. ^ "Grassroots Football – EFC Academy". Retrieved 23 May 2022.
  5. ^ "Etoile Football Club Academy - New era, new partnership: Etoile F.C. Academy is proud to announce the new sponsorship with LUFTHANSA TECHNIK Official Asia Lufthansa Technik management at the U14 League match Etoile FCA - ESPZEN Black (4-1) | Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 23 May 2022.
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