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).
Logo of 2021–22 season | |
| Founded | 15 September 2022 |
|---|---|
| Country | Bangladesh |
| Confederation | AFC |
| Number of teams | 12 |
| Level on pyramid | 1 |
| Current champions | Sheikh Jamal DC U-18 (1 title) (2021–22) |
| Most championships | Sheikh Jamal DC U-18 (1 title) |
| Website | www |
| Current: 2021–22 BFF U-18 Football League | |
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 edit
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 edit
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 edit
Successful clubs by seasons edit
| Edition | Season | Champions | Runners–up | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2021–22 | Sheikh Jamal DC U-18 | Bashundhara Kings U-18 |
Performance by clubs edit
| Club | Titles | Runners–up | Winning seasons | Runners–up seasons |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheikh Jamal DC U-18 | 1 | 2021–22 | ||
| Bashundhara Kings U-18 | 1 | 2021–22 |
Current teams edit
- As of 2021-22 season.
| Team | Location |
|---|---|
| Bangladesh Police FC | Dhaka |
| Bashundhara Kings | Dhaka |
| Chittagong Abahani Ltd. | Chittagong |
| Dhaka Abahani Ltd. | Dhaka (Dhanmondi) |
| Dhaka Mohammedan SC Ltd. | Dhaka |
| Lt. Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club Ltd. | Dhaka (Dhanmondi) |
| Muktijoddha Sangsad KC | Dhaka |
| Rahmatganj MFS | Dhaka (Old Dhaka) |
| Sheikh Russel KC | Dhaka |
| Swadhinata KS | Dhaka |
Stats and players edit
Seasonal statistics edit
- As of 25 October 2022
| Season | Total Goals | Matches played | Average per Game |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–22 | 160 | 55 | 2.91 |
Top scorers edit
- As of 25 October 2022
| Year | Player | Club | Goals | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–22 | Naymul Talukdar | Muktijoddha SKC U-18 | 11 |
Awards edit
Player of the Season edit
| Season | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2021–22 | Mr. Joy Dash | Sheikh Jamal U-18 |
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "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.