Étoile Football Club was a professional 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 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]
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 (2 goals) and Matthias Verschave sealed the title win for Étoile FC.
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]
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.
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^"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.
External links
Etoile FC Academy
Etoile FC Academy (Instagram)
S.League.Com: Étoile FC and Beijing Guoan to play in S.League 2010
ChannelNewsAsia.Com: France's Étoile FC named as 11th team for 2010 S.League season
ChannelNewsAsia.Com: Football: French and Chinese team expected to add more buzz to S.League
AsiaOne.Com: French club Étoile one of two new S-League teams
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Reuters: French and Chinese sides enter Singapore league for 2010
Foot69: Singapore, a trampoline for the stars (French)
March 05, 2023
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Not to be confused with EFC Frejus Saint Raphael This article includes a list of general references but it lacks sufficient corresponding inline citations Please help to improve this article by introducing more precise citations December 2020 Learn how and when to remove this template message Etoile Football Club was a professional 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 Etoile FCFull nameEtoile Football ClubNickname s The StarFounded2010Dissolved2012GroundQueenstown StadiumQueenstown SingaporeCapacity3 800DirectorLudovic CassetLeagueS LeagueYear 20115thHome coloursAway coloursEtoile 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 Etoile 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 Contents 1 History 2 Players 2 1 First team squad 2 2 Club Ambassador 3 Honours 4 Seasons 5 References 6 External linksHistory EditEtoile 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 Etoile 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 Etoile 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 Frederic Mendy 2 goals and Matthias Verschave sealed the title win for Etoile FC Etoile FC was the brainchild of ex Gombak United midfielder Johan Gouttefangeas He was the chairman of Etoile FC since its formation in 2010 However in June 2011 Johan relinquished his position as Chairman and Hicham Moudden took over 2 Etoile FC pulled out of the S League for the 2012 season to focus on grassroots football and youth development with the creation of Etoile FC Academy 3 Etoile 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 EditFirst team squad Edit Note Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules Players may hold more than one non FIFA nationality No Pos Nation Player1 GK FRA Antonin Trilles2 DF FRA Andrea Damiani4 DF FRA Anthony Aymard5 DF CTA Franklin Anzite7 FW FRA Kevin Lefranc8 MF FRA Theo Raymond9 FW FRA Jonathan Toto10 FW GUI Mohamed Doumbouya10 MF FRA Stan Fougeroud11 MF FRA Maxime Belouet12 DF FRA Sirina Camara14 FW MRI Jonathan Justin No Pos Nation Player15 MF FRA Julien Durand16 MF FRA Wilson Grosset17 MF FRA Kamel Chaaouane18 MF FRA Jean Charles Blanpin19 FW FRA Anthony Moulin20 MF CTA Serge Souchon Koguia21 MF MAR Hicham Bouchemlal22 DF FRA Nordine Talhi23 DF FRA Selim Kaabi24 GK GUF Hadama Bathily25 DF CMR Pierre NlateClub Ambassador Edit Etoile FC had on 22 March 2011 appointed Sidney Govou as the club s ambassador In the process Etoile 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 Honours EditLeague S League 2010Cup Singapore League Cup 2010 Singapore Charity Shield Runners up 2011Seasons EditSeason Pos Pl W D L GS GA P Singapore Cup League Cup Top goalscorer Managers2010 1st 33 21 7 5 54 23 70 Third Place Winners Frederic Mendy 21 Patrick Vallee2011 5th 33 21 4 8 65 36 62 Third Place Quarter finals Jonathan Toto 10 Guglielmo ArenaReferences Edit EFC Academy Are you ready to offer your kid an exciting sport experience Retrieved 23 May 2022 FAS President acknowledges Gouttefangeas contribution to S League Official S League Website S League announces participating teams for 2012 Official S League Website 16 January 2012 Retrieved 30 January 2012 Grassroots Football EFC Academy Retrieved 23 May 2022 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 External links EditOfficial Website Etoile FC Academy Etoile FC Academy Instagram S League Com Etoile FC and Beijing Guoan to play in S League 2010 TODAYonline Com Sports Voila and the French are here TODAYonline Com Sports Get ready for some French flair ChannelNewsAsia Com France s Etoile FC named as 11th team for 2010 S League season ChannelNewsAsia Com Football French and Chinese team expected to add more buzz to S League TheNewPaper Bonjour S League AsiaOne Com French club Etoile one of two new S League teams 早报体育 取代韩国超红和文莱DPMM 北京国安法国埃图瓦勒角逐新联赛 法国球队加盟新联赛 国安预备队对抗欧洲力量 中国足球 体育 腾讯网 Tempointeraktif Com Liga Singapura Sertakan Klub Eropa Reuters French and Chinese sides enter Singapore league for 2010 Kallangroar com Etoile FC Foot69 Singapore a trampoline for the stars French Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Etoile FC amp oldid 1089372292, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
