2009 in association football
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General
- Major League SoccerMajor League SoccerMajor League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada...
(USAUnited StatesThe United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
/CanadaCanadaCanada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
) expands to 15 teams with the launch of Seattle Sounders FCSeattle Sounders FCSeattle Sounders FC is an American professional soccer club based in Seattle, Washington. The club competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. Sounders FC was established in November 2007 as a MLS expansion team, making it the 15th team in...
. - Women's Professional SoccerWomen's Professional SoccerWomen's Professional Soccer is the top level professional women's soccer league in the United States. It began play on March 29, 2009. The league was composed of seven teams for its first two seasons and fielded 6 teams for the 2011 season, with continued plans for future expansion...
, the successor to the defunct Women's United Soccer AssociationWomen's United Soccer AssociationThe Women's United Soccer Association, often abbreviated to the WUSA, was the world's first women's soccer league in which all the players were paid as professionals. Founded in February 2000, the league began its first season in April 2001 with eight teams in the United States...
in the USA, launched2009 Women's Professional Soccer seasonThe 2009 Women's Professional Soccer season served as the inaugural season for WPS, the top level professional women's soccer league in the United States...
in March with 7 teams. - During the 2009–10 Hyundai A-League season, the FFAFootball Federation AustraliaFootball Federation Australia is the governing body for the sport of football in Australia. Before 1 January 2005, it was known as the Australian Soccer Association , which succeeded Soccer Australia in this role in 2003...
, the governing body of the sport in Australia, will expand the 8 team A-League to include 10 teams, with the addition of clubs from North QueenslandNorth Queensland Fury FCNorth Queensland Fury FC were a professional football club based in Townsville, Queensland, Australia, which competed in the A-League. North Queensland played its home fixtures at Dairy Farmers Stadium. The club was closed on 1 March 2011, due to financial instability.-History:A Townsville bid was...
and the Gold Coast.
January
- 1 – Gamba OsakaGamba Osakais a Japanese professional association football club, currently playing in the J. League Division 1. The team's name comes from the Italian word "gamba" meaning "leg" and the Japanese , meaning "to do your best" or "to stand firm". Located in Suita, Osaka, the team's home stadium is Osaka Expo '70...
win the 88th edition of the Emperor's CupEmperor's Cup 2008-Second Round:-Third Round:The 15 J2 teams plus one JFL representative entered at this round.-----------------------------------------------------Fourth Round:...
and qualify for the 2009 AFC Champions LeagueAFC Champions League 2009The 2009 AFC Champions League was the 28th edition of the top-level Asian club football tournament organized by the Asian Football Confederation , and the 7th under the current AFC Champions League title. The final took place at National Stadium in Tokyo, Japan on November 7...
. - 11 – Club Deportivo Guadalajara win the InterLiga 2009InterLiga 2009The 2009 InterLiga is the 6th edition of the tournament that will determine the last two Mexican spots in the 2009 Copa Libertadores.- Venues :-Qualification:...
, Guadalajara and runners-up C.F. Pachuca both qualify for the Copa LibertadoresCopa Libertadores 2009The 2009 Copa Libertadores de América was the 50th edition of the Copa Libertadores, CONMEBOL's premier annual international club tournament....
. - 12 – The 2008 FIFA World Player of the Year2008 FIFA World Player of the YearThe 2008 FIFA World Player of the Year awards took place on 12 January 2009 at the Zurich Opera House, Zürich, Switzerland, with Cristiano Ronaldo of Manchester United and Portugal taking the men's award, and Marta of Umeå IK and Brazil taking the women's award for the third year in a row.Other...
ceremony took place in ZürichZürichZurich is the largest city in Switzerland and the capital of the canton of Zurich. It is located in central Switzerland at the northwestern tip of Lake Zurich...
, SwitzerlandSwitzerlandSwitzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
. Cristiano RonaldoCristiano RonaldoCristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro, OIH, , commonly known as Cristiano Ronaldo, is a Portuguese footballer who plays as a winger or striker for Spanish La Liga club Real Madrid and is the captain of the Portuguese national team...
was awarded the men's prize and Marta won the women's prize for the third year in a row. - 13 – UgandaUganda national football teamThe Uganda national football team, nicknamed The Cranes, is the national team of Uganda and is controlled by the Federation of Uganda Football Associations...
win their tenth CECAFA Cup2008 CECAFA CupThe 2008 CECAFA Cup was the 32nd edition of the football tournament that involves teams from East and Central Africa.All matches were be played from 31 December 2008 to 13 January 2009 at the National Stadium, Kampala, Uganda.-Information:...
, beating KenyaKenya national football teamThe Kenya national football team, nicknamed the Harambee Stars, is the national team of Kenya and is controlled by Football Kenya Limited, the governing body of football in Kenya. They have never qualified for the World Cup finals.-History:...
1–0 in the final at the National StadiumNational Stadium (Uganda)Mandela National Stadium often referred to as Namboole Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Kampala, Uganda. It is currently used mostly for football matches, although other sports are also practiced. The stadium has a capacity of 45,202 people...
, KampalaKampalaKampala is the largest city and capital of Uganda. The city is divided into five boroughs that oversee local planning: Kampala Central Division, Kawempe Division, Makindye Division, Nakawa Division and Lubaga Division. The city is coterminous with Kampala District.-History: of Buganda, had chosen...
. - 17 – OmanOman national football teamThe Oman national football team is the national team of Oman. Although the team was officially founded in 1978, the squad was formed long before, and has established a proper football association in only December, 2005...
win the 2009 Gulf Cup of Nations2009 Gulf Cup of NationsThe 2009 Gulf Cup of Nations was the nineteenth edition of the biannual Gulf Cup competition, and took place in Muscat, Oman, from 4 January to 17 January 2009 and was won by Oman for the first time in its history, in a penalty shootout against regional rivals, Saudi Arabia.The 2009 Gulf Cup of...
, beating Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia national football teamSaudi Arabia national football team is the national team of Saudi Arabia and is controlled by the Saudi Arabia Football Federation...
6–5 on penalties.
February
- 23 – K-League 2008K-League 2008The 2008 season of the K-League kicked off on March 8. The season and playoff format will be the same as the one used in the 2007 season. The playoff fixtures are set to take place in late November, with the Final being played on two legs in early December....
champions Suwon Samsung BluewingsSuwon Samsung BluewingsSuwon Samsung Bluewings is a South Korean football club based in the city of Suwon, South Korea, that plays in the K-League. Founded in December 1995, they have become one of Asian football's most famous clubs with a host of domestic and continental honours...
defeat MLSMajor League SoccerMajor League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada...
representative Los Angeles GalaxyLos Angeles GalaxyThe Los Angeles Galaxy are an American professional soccer team, based in the Los Angeles suburb of Carson, California, which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. It is one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, and the league's second...
at the final game of Pan-Pacific Championship 2009Pan-Pacific Championship 2009-Semifinals:-----Third-place match:-Final:-Scorers:-Sponsors:The following is a list of the official sponsors of the Pan-Pacific Championship 2009.*Yamazaki-Nabisco*Japan Airlines*Sports DEPO-External links:*...
by penalty shootout after 1–1 game, winning the second champion title of Pan-Pacific ChampionshipPan-Pacific ChampionshipThe Pan-Pacific Football Championship was an inter-confederation football tournament between teams from A-League , Chinese Super League , J...
. J. League Cup 2008J. League Cup 2008The 2008 edition of the J. League Cup sponsored by Nabisco began on March 20. The top 4 teams of each qualifying group automatically qualified for the quarter-finals along with the best two remaining runners-up...
winners Oita TrinitaOita Trinitais a J. League Division 2 team. The team name Trinita can be considered either a combination of the English word trinity and Ōita, or the Italian word trinità. The dual meaning expresses the will of the citizens, companies, and local governments to support the team.The team's home town is Ōita...
win the third place match against Chinese Super League 2008Chinese Super League 2008The 2008 Chinese Super League was the 5th season since the establishment of the Chinese Super League and the 15th season of the professional football league in China. Super League was expanded to 16 clubs...
champions Shandong Luneng Taishan by 2–1. - 28 – Melbourne Victory win the grand finalA-League Grand Final 2009The 2009 A-League Grand Final took place at Telstra Dome in Melbourne, Australia on 28 February 2009.It was the final match in the A-League 2008–09 season, and was played between premiers and runners-up...
of the A-League 2008–09 season.
March
- 14 – In the Premier League, LiverpoolLiverpool F.C.Liverpool Football Club is an English Premier League football club based in Liverpool, Merseyside. Liverpool has won eighteen League titles, second most in English football, seven FA Cups and a record seven League Cups...
beat Manchester UnitedManchester United F.C.Manchester United Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, that plays in the Premier League. Founded as Newton Heath LYR Football Club in 1878, the club changed its name to Manchester United in 1902 and moved to Old Trafford in 1910.The 1958...
4–1 at Old TraffordOld TraffordOld Trafford commonly refers to two sporting arenas:* Old Trafford, home of Manchester United F.C.* Old Trafford Cricket Ground, home of Lancashire County Cricket ClubOld Trafford can also refer to:...
, completing a "double" against both Manchester United and ChelseaChelsea F.C.Chelsea Football Club are an English football club based in West London. Founded in 1905, they play in the Premier League and have spent most of their history in the top tier of English football. Chelsea have been English champions four times, FA Cup winners six times and League Cup winners four...
this season.
May
- 25 – BurnleyBurnley F.C.Burnley Football Club are a professional English Football League club based in Burnley, Lancashire. Nicknamed the Clarets, due to the dominant colour of their home shirts, they were founder members of the Football League in 1888...
beat Sheffield UnitedSheffield United F.C.Sheffield United Football Club is a professional English football club based in the city of Sheffield, South Yorkshire.They were the first sporting team to use the name 'United' and are nicknamed 'The Blades', thanks to Sheffield's worldwide reputation for steel production...
1–0 at Wembley StadiumWembley StadiumThe original Wembley Stadium, officially known as the Empire Stadium, was a football stadium in Wembley, a suburb of north-west London, standing on the site now occupied by the new Wembley Stadium that opened in 2007...
in the second tier of English football's play-off final and are promoted to the top flight.
June
- 6 – JapanJapan national football teamThe Japan national football team represents Japan in association football and is operated by the Japan Football Association, the governing body for association football in Japan...
, Australia, South KoreaKorea Republic national football teamThe Korea Republic national football team represents Korea Republic in international football and is controlled by the Korea Football Association. Korea Republic is the most successful Asian football team in the history of the FIFA World Cup having participated in eight World Cup tournaments,...
, and NetherlandsNetherlands national football teamThe Netherlands National Football Team represents the Netherlands in association football and is controlled by the Royal Dutch Football Association , the governing body for football in the Netherlands...
are officially qualified for the 2010 FIFA World Cup2010 FIFA World CupThe 2010 FIFA World Cup was the 19th FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men's national association football teams. It took place in South Africa from 11 June to 11 July 2010...
. - 17 – North KoreaKorea DPR national football teamThe Democratic People's Republic of Korea national football team represents the Democratic People's Republic of Korea in international association football and is controlled by the DPR Korea Football Association, the governing body for football in North Korea.North Korea surprised with a...
is qualified for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. - 28 – BrazilBrazil national football teamThe Brazil national football team represents Brazil in international men's football and is controlled by the Brazilian Football Confederation , the governing body for football in Brazil. They are a member of the International Federation of Association Football since 1923 and also a member of the...
beats the USAUnited States men's national soccer teamThe United States men's national soccer team represents the United States in international association football competitions. It is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation and competes in CONCACAF...
3–2 at the final of the FIFA Confederations Cup 2009 in JohannesburgJohannesburgJohannesburg also known as Jozi, Jo'burg or Egoli, is the largest city in South Africa, by population. Johannesburg is the provincial capital of Gauteng, the wealthiest province in South Africa, having the largest economy of any metropolitan region in Sub-Saharan Africa...
, South AfricaSouth AfricaThe Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
, winning two FIFA Confederations CupFIFA Confederations CupThe FIFA Confederations Cup is an association football tournament for national teams, currently held every four years by FIFA. It is contested by the winners of each of the six FIFA confederation championships , along with the FIFA World Cup winner and the host nation, to bring the number of teams...
in a row.
July
- 9 – Liga Deportiva Universitaria de Quito beats SC Internacional 4–0 on aggregate at the 2009 Recopa Sudamericana.
- 26 – Players from the 1990 EnglandEngland national football teamThe England national football team represents England in association football and is controlled by the Football Association, the governing body for football in England. England is the joint oldest national football team in the world, alongside Scotland, whom they played in the world's first...
and West GermanyGermany national football teamThe Germany national football team is the football team that has represented Germany in international competition since 1908. It is governed by the German Football Association , which was founded in 1900....
national teams are to replay their Italia '90 World Cup1990 FIFA World CupThe 1990 FIFA World Cup was the 14th FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football world championship tournament. It was held from 8 June to 8 July 1990 in Italy, the second country to host the event twice. Teams representing 116 national football associations from all six populated...
semi-final match in aid of charity, for the Sir Bobby Robson TrophySir Bobby Robson Trophy matchThe Sir Bobby Robson Trophy match was a charity football match played in honour of the former England and Newcastle United manager, Sir Bobby Robson, and in aid of his cancer charity, the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation. Produced under license by as it was played at St James' Park in Newcastle upon...
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- 28 – Former IpswichIpswich Town F.C.Ipswich Town Football Club are an English professional football team based in Ipswich, Suffolk. As of 2011, they play in the Football League Championship, having last appeared in the Premier League in 2001–02....
, NewcastleNewcastle United F.C.Newcastle United Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear. The club was founded in 1892 by the merger of Newcastle East End and Newcastle West End, and has played at its current home ground, St James' Park, since the merger...
, EnglandEngland national football teamThe England national football team represents England in association football and is controlled by the Football Association, the governing body for football in England. England is the joint oldest national football team in the world, alongside Scotland, whom they played in the world's first...
and BarcelonaFC BarcelonaFutbol Club Barcelona , also known as Barcelona and familiarly as Barça, is a professional football club, based in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain....
manager Bobby Robson dies at age 76.
September
- 3 – Romanian goalkeeper Alexandru Iatan of Dunărea GiurgiuFC Dunarea GiurgiuAstra Giurgiu is a football team from Giurgiu founded in 1963. They are now playing in the Liga II, Seria I.- History :FC Astra Giurgiu is the reserve team of Romanian first league club, Astra Ploieşti...
died while training penalty shotsPenalty kickA penalty kick is a type of direct free kick in association football, taken from twelve yards out from goal and with only the goalkeeper of the defending team between the penalty taker and the goal.Penalty kicks are performed during normal play...
when the ball hit his chest. - 10 – The International Federation of Football History & StatisticsInternational Federation of Football History & StatisticsThe International Federation of Football History & Statistics is an organization that chronicles the history and records of Association football. It was founded on 27 March 1984 at Leipzig by Dr. Alfredo Pöge with the blessings of general secretary of the FIFA at the time, Dr. Helmut Käser...
, an organization recognized by FIFAFIFAThe Fédération Internationale de Football Association , commonly known by the acronym FIFA , is the international governing body of :association football, futsal and beach football. Its headquarters are located in Zurich, Switzerland, and its president is Sepp Blatter, who is in his fourth...
, has published a continental Clubs of 20th CenturyIFFHS continental Clubs of the 20th CenturyIn 2009 the International Federation of Football History & Statistics , an organization recognized by FIFA, released the results of a statistical study which determined the best continental clubs of the 20th century...
ranking. - 27 – HB Tórshavn won the FaroeseFaroe IslandsThe Faroe Islands are an island group situated between the Norwegian Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, approximately halfway between Scotland and Iceland. The Faroe Islands are a self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, along with Denmark proper and Greenland...
league for the 20th time. The first club on the islands to reach this milestone.
November
- 14 – New Zealand beats BahrainBahrain national football teamThe Bahrain national football team is the national team of the Kingdom of Bahrain and is controlled by the Bahrain Football Association; it was founded in 1951 and joined FIFA in 1966. They have never reached the finals of the World Cup, but have twice come within one match of doing so...
1–0 on aggregate at the AFC – OFC play-off. The All Whites book their first World Cup trip since 19821982 FIFA World CupThe 1982 FIFA World Cup, the 12th FIFA World Cup, was held in Spain from 13 June to 11 July. The tournament was won by Italy, after defeating West Germany 3–1 in the final.-Host selection:...
, while Bahrain lose for the second straight time in an inter-confederation playoff, having lost to Trinidad and TobagoTrinidad and Tobago national football teamThe Trinidad and Tobago national football team, nicknamed The Soca Warriors, is the national team of Trinidad and Tobago and is run by the Trinidad and Tobago Football Federation. It reached the first round of the 2006 FIFA World Cup Finals...
in 2006. - 18 – Controversies over France vs Republic of Ireland match, one of the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification - UEFA Second Round2010 FIFA World Cup qualification - UEFA Second RoundThe UEFA second round was contested by the best eight runners-up from the nine first round groups from the UEFA segment of the qualification tournament for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in football. The winners of each of four home and away ties joined the group winners in the World Cup in South Africa...
play-offs, occur due to France's playoff-winning goal in connection with intentional handball by French captain Thierry HenryThierry HenryThierry Daniel Henry is a French professional footballer who plays for the New York Red Bulls in Major League Soccer.Henry was born in Les Ulis, Essonne where he played for an array of local sides as a youngster and showed great promise as a goal-scorer. He was spotted by AS Monaco in 1990 and...
. - 18 – UruguayUruguay national football teamThe Uruguayan national football team represents Uruguay in international association football and is controlled by the Uruguayan Football Association, the governing body for football in Uruguay. The current head coach is Óscar Tabárez...
beats Costa RicaCosta Rica national football teamThe Costa Rica national football team, nicknamed La Sele, is the national team of Costa Rica and is controlled by the Federación Costarricense de Fútbol. Costa Rica is the third most successful team in CONCACAF after Mexico and the United States...
2–1 on aggregate at the CONCACAF – CONMEBOL play-off, making themselves the last of 32 countries qualifying for the 2010 FIFA World Cup2010 FIFA World CupThe 2010 FIFA World Cup was the 19th FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men's national association football teams. It took place in South Africa from 11 June to 11 July 2010...
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December
- 2 - Liga Deportiva Universitaria de Quito beats Fluminense FC 5–4 on aggregate at the 2009 Copa Sudamericana2009 Copa SudamericanaThe 2009 Copa Sudamericana de Clubes is the 8th edition of the CONMEBOL's secondary international club tournament. Internacional were the defending champions, having won the trophy the previous season...
finals. - 4 – The final draw for 2010 FIFA World Cup2010 FIFA World CupThe 2010 FIFA World Cup was the 19th FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men's national association football teams. It took place in South Africa from 11 June to 11 July 2010...
is held in Cape TownCape TownCape Town is the second-most populous city in South Africa, and the provincial capital and primate city of the Western Cape. As the seat of the National Parliament, it is also the legislative capital of the country. It forms part of the City of Cape Town metropolitan municipality...
, South AfricaSouth AfricaThe Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
. - 19 – FC BarcelonaFC BarcelonaFutbol Club Barcelona , also known as Barcelona and familiarly as Barça, is a professional football club, based in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain....
beats Estudiantes de La Plata 2–1 in the final match of the 2009 FIFA Club World Cup2009 FIFA Club World Cup-Play-off for Quarter-finals:-Quarter-finals:-----Semi-finals:-----Match for fifth place:-Match for third place:-Final:-Scorers:4 goals Denilson...
. - 21 – The 2009 FIFA World Player of the Year2009 FIFA World Player of the YearThe 2009 FIFA World Player of the Year awards took place on 21 December 2009 at the Kongresshaus Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland. Shortlists of 23 men and 10 women were announced on 30 October 2009. The final five contenders for this year’s FIFA World Player of the Year and FIFA Women’s World Player of...
awards are handed out in ZürichZürichZurich is the largest city in Switzerland and the capital of the canton of Zurich. It is located in central Switzerland at the northwestern tip of Lake Zurich...
. The men's award goes to Lionel MessiLionel MessiLionel Andrés "Leo" Messi is an Argentine footballer who plays for FC Barcelona and captains the Argentina national team, mainly as a striker. Messi received several Ballon d'Or and FIFA World Player of the Year nominations by the age of 21, and won in 2009 and 2010...
of ArgentinaArgentina national football teamThe Argentina national football team represents Argentina in association football and is controlled by the Argentine Football Association , the governing body for football in Argentina. Argentina's home stadium is Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti and their head coach is Alejandro...
and FC BarcelonaFC BarcelonaFutbol Club Barcelona , also known as Barcelona and familiarly as Barça, is a professional football club, based in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain....
. The women's award goes to Marta of BrazilBrazil women's national football teamThe Brazil women's national football team represents Brazil in international women's association football. Brazil played their first game on July 22, 1986 against the United States....
and the Los Angeles Sol, who becomes the first player of either sex to win the award four times (in her case, consecutively).
AFC
- AustraliaA-LeagueThe A-League is the top Australasian professional football league. Run by Australian governing body Football Federation Australia , it was founded in 2004 following the folding of the National Soccer League and staged its inaugural season in 2005–06. It is sponsored by Hyundai Motor Company...
– Melbourne Victory - BahrainBahraini Premier LeagueThe Bahraini Premier League is the main football competition in Bahrain. The first season was held in 1957. The winners of the domestic championship qualify for the AFC Cup. The championship is currently contested by 10 clubs-Current Structure:...
– Muharraq ClubMuharraq ClubAl-Muharraq Sports Club , is the oldest sports club in Muharraq island in the Persian Gulf region. Al-Muharraq Sports Club has won the Bahraini Football Premier League 31 times. Al-Muharraq Sports Club also takes part in other sports than football like Basketball and Volleyball... - BangladeshBangladesh Professional Football League-Topscorers:-External links:* at fifa.com*...
– Abahani LimitedAbahani Limited (Dhaka)Abahani Limited is a sports club in Bangladesh. It was established at Dhaka in 1972 through reorganisation of Iqbal Sporting Club. Within a short time, the club gained fame through commendable performances in hockey, cricket and football tournaments.Abahani introduced junior coaching camps on its... - BhutanA-Division (Bhutan)A-Division is the top division of the Bhutan Football Federation. The 2007 edition was played between Jul 7-Aug 3 and all matches were played in Chang Jiji, Thimphu...
– Druk Star - CambodiaCambodian League-Metfone C-League Clubs :* Build Bright United* Chhlam Samuth* Kirivong Sok Sen Chey* Nagacorp FC* National Defense Ministry* Phnom Penh Crown* Police Commissary* Preah Khan Reach * Prek Pra Keila ...
– a CorpNagacorp FCNagacorp FC, is a football club in Cambodia. It plays in the Metfone C-League the top division of Cambodian football.-Performance in AFC competitions:*AFC President's Cup: 2 appearances-Current Squad 2010:... - China PRChinese Super LeagueThe Chinese Football Association Super League , commonly known as Chinese Super League or CSL, currently known as the Pirelli Chinese Football Association Super League for sponsorship reasons, is the highest tier of professional association football in China, operating under the auspices of the...
– Beijing Guoan - China Republic (Taiwan)Intercity Football LeagueIntercity Football League is the top-ranked Taiwanese football league run by Chinese Taipei Football Association .- History :...
– Kaohsiung City YaotiNational Taiwan College of Physical EducationNational Taiwan College of Physical Education is a college specialized in sports in Taiwan, Republic of China. It was established on June 12, 1961... - GuamGuam LeagueGuam Men's Soccer League is the top league of the Guam Football Association in Guam and is referred to as the BGMSL.Since 2004 the BGMSL has had two levels: Division I and Division II. Since 2007, the league has adopted a longer season that starts in the fall and ends in the spring. Previously,...
– Quality Distributors - Hong KongHong Kong First Division LeagueHong Kong First Division League is the top division football league in Hong Kong which was established in 1908, the oldest in Asia. It does not affiliate to any football leagues in the People's Republic of China.-Competition format:...
– South China AA - IndiaI-LeagueThe I-League is an Indian football league for association football clubs. At the top of the Indian football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. Contested by 14 clubs, it operates on a system of promotion and relegation of two teams each year with the I-League 2nd Division...
– Churchill Brothers - IndonesiaIndonesian Super LeagueIndonesia Super League is the highest level of Liga Indonesia. ISL is a professional competition for football clubs in Indonesia. This competition is managed by PT Liga Indonesia, under supervision of the Football Association of Indonesia...
– Persipura JayapuraPersipura JayapuraPersipura, an acronym for Persatuan Sepak Bola Indonesia Jayapura is a professional football club based in Jayapura, Papua, Indonesia. The tautology Persipura Jayapura is often used in local media.... - Iran – Esteghlal
- Iraq – Arbil FC
- JapanJ. LeagueThe or is the top division of and is the top professional association football league in Japan. It is one of the most successful leagues in Asian club football and the only league given top class 'A' ranking by the AFC. Currently, J. League Division 1 is the first level of the Japanese...
– Kashima AntlersKashima Antlersare a Japanese professional association football club playing in the J. League Division 1. Antlers is derived from the city name, Kashima, which literally means "deer island".... - JordanJordan LeagueThe Jordan League is the highest division in football in Jordan. The league was played in 1944 for the first time.-Jordan League of 2011-12:*Al-Arabi *Al-Baqa'a SC *Al-Faisaly *Al-Jalil *Al-Jazeera *Al-Ramtha...
– Al-Wahdat - KoreaK-LeagueThe Korea Professional Football League is South Korea's only fully professional association football league. At the top of the South Korean football league system, it is the country's highest and most prestigious level of football competition currently contested by 16 clubs.-Establishment:The...
– Jeonbuk Hyundai MotorsJeonbuk Hyundai MotorsJeonbuk Hyundai Motors are a professional football club based in Jeonju, Jeonbuk, South Korea. They won their first K-League title in 2009. Prior to this, the club won the AFC Champions League title in 2006, becoming the first club from East Asia to win the tournament since the AFC Champions... - KuwaitKuwaiti Premier LeagueThe Kuwaiti Premier League is the top division of the Kuwait Football Association league pyramid system. It was created in 1961. Al Arabi holds the best record in the competition, winning it 16 times...
– Al-Qadisiya KuwaitAl Qadisiya KuwaitQadsia Sporting Club was founded in the State of Kuwait on 20 October 1960. Qadsia was first called Al Jzzira club. Based in Kuwait City Qadsia Club is one of the most popular clubs in Kuwait and were voted the best team in Kuwait of 2007–2008... - KyrgyzstanKyrgyzstan LeagueKyrgyzstan League is the top division of the Football Federation of Kyrgyz Republic. It was created in 1992.Teams get relegated to the Kyrgyzstan League Second Level.- Kyrgyzstan League Clubs :*Abdysh-Ata *Alga *FC Alay...
– Dordoi-DynamoDordoi-Dynamo NarynFC Dordoi is a Kyrgyz football club based in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. The club was founded in 1998.The club is owned by Dordoi Association, the group of companies which also owns Dordoy Bazaar in Bishkek.-History:*1997: Founded as FC Dordoi Naryn.... - LebanonLebanese Premier LeagueLebanese Premier League is the top division of the Federation Libanaise de Football Association football league competitions. It was founded in 1900 and began in 1934 and their confederation is the AFC...
– Nejmeh - MakauCampeonato da 1ª Divisão do FutebolCampeonato da 1ª Divisão do Futebol is the top division of the Macau Football Association, created in 1973. As with the Hong Kong First Division League, it is separate from the mainland Chinese football league system, including the Chinese Super League and leagues below it.-Campeonato da 1ª Divisão...
– Lam Pak - Malaysia – Selangor FASelangor FAThe Football Association of Selangor , commonly referred to as FAS or simply Selangor, competes in Malaysian football competitions representing the state of Selangor Darul Ehsan. The team is based in Shah Alam city. They are currently playing in Malaysian Super League, the top-flight of Malaysian...
- OmanOmani LeagueThe Omani League is the top division of the Oman Football Association, and was officially created in 1976. Currently the most successful team in the Omani League, trophy-wise is Dhofar with a total of 9 trophies....
– Al-NahdaAl-Nahda (Omani football club)Al-Nahda Sports Club is an Omani football club based in Al-Buraimi, Oman. The club only has a brief history and was formed in 2003. In the few years the club has been competing they have had a considerable amount of achievements, including qualifying for the 2008 AFC Cup and reaching the... - PakistanPakistan Premier LeagueThe Pakistan Premier League is the first division of Pakistani football. It was established in 2004, in place of the National Championship by the Pakistan Football Federation.-Origins:...
– WAPDAWAPDA FCWAPDA are a Pakistani football club who play in the Pakistan Premier League.WAPDA have been Pakistani champions 7 times. They won their first title in 1983, beating HBL FC, and repeated this feat in 1991 against HBL. In 2001 they overcame KRL FC to win their third title, and retained their title in... - Palestine – West BankWest Bank Premier LeagueWest Bank Premier League is one of the two top divisions of the Palestinian Football Federation. The other is the Gaza Strip League. Palestinian clubs have a rich history stretching back to the early 1930s but most teams folded due to the political turmoil that ensued...
– Wadi Al-Nes - Qatar – Al-GharrafaAl-GharrafaAl-Gharafa Sports Club is primarily a Qatari football club from Doha, although it also has teams for other sports. It was established on the 6 June 1979 as Al-Ittihad and later officially incorporated into the Qatar Football Association on the 23 September that same year...
- Saudi ArabiaSaudi Premier LeagueThe Saudi Professional League, officially known as , is the main football competition in Saudi Arabia. The first competition was held in the year of 1976–77...
– Al-Ittihad - Singapore – SAFFC
- SyriaSyrian Premier LeagueThe Syrian League is the highest division in football in Syria. The league began play in 1966.- Current clubs :*Al-Futowa *Al-Ittihad *Al-Jaish *Al-Jazeera *Al-Karamah *Al-Majd...
– Al-KaramahAl-KaramahAl-Karamah Sporting Club is a Syrian football club based in the city of Homs. Founded in 1928, it is considered to be one of Asia's oldest sporting clubs. The club has won eight Syrian League titles and eight Syrian Cup titles. It also was the first Syrian club to win both the league and cup... - TajikistanTajik LeagueTajik League is the top division of the Tajikistan Football Federation, it was created in 1992.-Tajik League Clubs - 2011:*CSKA Pomir Dushanbe*Energetik Dushanbe*FK Khujand*Guardia Dushanbe*Istiqlol Dushanbe*Khayr Vahdat FK*Parvoz Bobojon Ghafurov...
– Vakhsh Qurghonteppa - Thailand – Muang Thong United
- Turkmenistan – HTTU AşgabatHTTU AsgabatHTTU Ashgabat is a Turkmenistan football club based in Ashgabat. It is the football team of the International Turkmen-Turkish University. They play in the top division in Turkmenistan football, the Turkmenistan Higher League...
- UAE – Al-Ahli
- UzbekistanUzbek LeagueThe Uzbekistan Professional Football League , is the top division of football in Uzbekistan, and is operated under the auspices of the Uzbekistan Football Federation.-Soviet time champions:*1926 : FC Tashkent*1927 : FC Tashkent*1928 : FC Fergana...
– BunyodkorFC BunyodkorFC Bunyodkor is an Uzbek football club based in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.The club finished second in the 2007 Uzbek League season and made the semi-finals of the 2008 AFC Champions League... - VietnamV-LeagueThe number of foreign players is restricted to five per team. A team could use three foreigners on the field each game.As 2009 statistics, about half of V-League foreign players are Brazilian and the rest come from Argentina, Nigeria, Ghana, Czech Republic, Thailand and others.-Attendance:V-League...
– Ðà Nẵng
CAF
- AlgeriaAlgerian Championnat NationalThe Ligue Professionnelle 1 , known as Ligue 1 for short, and formerly known as the Championnat National 1, is the Algerian professional league for association football clubs. It is the country's primary football competition and serves as the top division of the Algerian football league system...
– ES SétifES SétifEntente Sportive Sétifienne , commonly referred to as ES Sétif or ESS for short, is an Algerian professional football club based in Sétif currently playing in the Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1... - Cameroon – Tiko UnitedTiko UnitedTiko United FC is a Cameroonian football club based in Tiko, South West Province. It is a member of the Fédération Camerounaise de Football. It was founded in the early 1960s as C.D.C Tiko. During the late 70s and early 80s, its parent company, the Cameroon Development Corporation gradually...
- EgyptEgyptian Premier LeagueThe Egyptian Premier League is an Egyptian professional league for football clubs and represents the top flight of Egyptian football. The championship consists of nineteen competing teams in a home and away league system. It is currently known as the Etisalat Egyptian Premier League, after the...
– Al-AhlyAl-AhlyAl-Ahly Sports Club , commonly known as simply Al-Ahly, is an Egyptian sporting club. Founded in April 1907, Al-Ahly was named in 2000 by the Confederation of African Football as the "African Club of the Century"... - LibyaLibyan Premier LeagueThe Libyan Premier League is the highest division of Libyan football championship, organised by Libyan Football Federation. The players that play in this league are mainly professional...
– Al-Ittihad - Morocco – Raja Casablanca
- NigeriaNigerian Premier LeagueThe Nigeria Premier League is the highest level of domestic Nigerian football. It is fed into by the two First Division groups: the Nigerian Division 1-A and Nigerian Division 1-B. It is organized by the Nigeria Football Association. The NPL Chairman is Davidson Owunmi.- History :The league was...
– Bayelsa United - South AfricaPremier Soccer LeaguePremier Soccer League is the trading name of the National Soccer League of South Africa. The top league is the ABSA Premiership, sponsored by ABSA...
– Supersport UnitedSupersport UnitedSuperSport United is a South African football club based in Pretoria that plays in the Premier Soccer League.The club was originally known as Pretoria City. City was purchased by M-Net in 1994. M-Net got approval from the National Soccer League and the club was renamed.United is known as... - TunisiaTunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1The CLP-1 or "Championnat de la Ligue Professionnelle 1" is the top division of the Fédération Tunisienne de Football. It was created in 1921.-History:...
– Espérance Sportive de Tunis
CONCACAF
- MexicoPrimera División de MéxicoThe Primera División Profesional , known simply as the Primera División, is the top level of the Mexican football league system and is administered by the Mexican Football Federation. It was established in 1943 and as of 2011 has 18 clubs. Up to June 2011, it was divided into three groups competing...
– UNAMClub Universidad NacionalClub Universidad Nacional A.C., more commonly known as Pumas de la UNAM, or just Pumas, is a Mexican professional football club based in Mexico City...
(C); Monterrey (A) - Major League SoccerMajor League SoccerMajor League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada...
(USA/Canada) – Real Salt LakeReal Salt LakeReal Salt Lake is an American professional soccer club based in Sandy, Utah, a suburb of Salt Lake City. The team competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. They currently play their home games at Rio Tinto Stadium. Real Salt Lake won...
(P) / Columbus CrewColumbus CrewThe Columbus Crew is an American professional soccer club based in Columbus, Ohio which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada...
(L) - Women's Professional SoccerWomen's Professional SoccerWomen's Professional Soccer is the top level professional women's soccer league in the United States. It began play on March 29, 2009. The league was composed of seven teams for its first two seasons and fielded 6 teams for the 2011 season, with continued plans for future expansion...
(USA) – Sky Blue FCSky Blue FCSky Blue FC is an American professional soccer club based in Piscataway Township, New Jersey which participates in Women's Professional Soccer....
Note: "(A)" means Apertura champion; "(C)" mean Clausura champion.
Note: "(P)" designates the MLS Cup
MLS Cup
The MLS Cup is the championship match of Major League Soccer, the highest tier of professional soccer in the United States and Canada. As the final match of the MLS Cup playoffs, the winner is crowned the season champion in the same manner as other North American sports leagues...
playoffs champion; "(L)" designates the MLS Supporters' Shield
MLS Supporters' Shield
The Supporters' Shield is an annual award given to the Major League Soccer team with the best regular season record, as determined by the MLS points system...
winner.
CONMEBOL
- ArgentinaPrimera División ArgentinaThe Primera División is a professional football league in Argentina. It is the country's premier football division and is at the top of the Argentine football league system. Contested by twenty clubs, it operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the Primera B Nacional. The season runs...
– Vélez SársfieldClub Atlético Vélez SársfieldClub Atlético Vélez Sársfield is a sports club based in the Liniers neighborhood of western Buenos Aires, Argentina. Vélez is best known for its football team, that plays in the Argentine Primera División, the top level of the Argentine league system...
(C); BanfieldClub Atlético BanfieldClub Atlético Banfield is an Argentine sports club located in the city of Banfield, part of Lomas de Zamora, Buenos Aires province. Founded on 21 January 1896 by residents of the town of British origin , its main activity is football...
(A) - BoliviaLiga de Fútbol Profesional Boliviano-List of champions:*Torneo adecuacion was celebrate to adequate seasons to European style -Titles by team :-List of all-time topscorers:...
– BolívarClub BolívarClub Bolívar, a football team from Bolivia, was founded in La Paz on April 12, 1925, with the name Atletico Bolívar Literario Musical later changed to "Club Atlético Bolívar"...
(A); BloomingClub BloomingClub Social, Cultural y Deportivo Blooming is a Bolivian football club from Santa Cruz de la Sierra, formed on May 1, 1946. Its home colours are sky blue, white and navy. They play at the Estadio Ramón Tahuichi Aguilera . Its main rival is Oriente Petrolero, also from Santa Cruz...
(C) - BrazilCampeonato Brasileiro Série AThe Campeonato Brasileiro de Clubes da Série A , popularly known as the Brasileirão , is a professional football league at the top of the Brazilian football league system held annually since 1959. Contested by twenty clubs, it operates a system of promotion and relegation with the Série B...
– FlamengoClube de Regatas do FlamengoClube de Regatas do Flamengo , also known as Flamengo and familiarly as Mengão, is a Brazilian sports club based in the Flamengo bairro, Zona Sul, Rio de Janeiro, best known for its professional football team... - Chile – Universidad de Chile (A); Colo-ColoColo-ColoClub Social y Deportivo Colo-Colo is a Chilean football club based in the commune of Macul, Santiago. It competes in the Primera División, the top-flight football league in the country, from which they have never been relegated. Their home ground is the Estadio Monumental David Arellano.Colo-Colo...
(C) - Colombia – Once CaldasOnce CaldasCorporación Deportiva Once Caldas is a Colombian association football team, based in Manizales. They were the surprise winners of Copa Libertadores de América in 2004, mainly due to the performances of Juan Carlos Henao and Jhon Viáfara...
(A); Independiente MedellínIndependiente MedellínCorporación Deportiva Independiente Medellín is a professional Colombian football team competing in Fútbol Profesional Colombiano, the Colombian first division. The club is based in the city of Medellín and founded in 1913. It has won the league's national tournament known as Copa Mustang five...
(C) - Serie A – Deportivo QuitoSociedad Deportivo QuitoSociedad Deportivo Quito is a Ecuadorian professional football club based in Quito. They play in the Serie A, the highest level of the Ecuadorian professional football league....
- Paraguay – Cerro PorteñoCerro PorteñoClub Cerro Porteño is a professional Paraguayan football club, based in the neighbourhood of Barrio Obrero in Asunción. Founded in 1912, Cerro has won 28 Primera División titles and is one of the most popular football club in Paraguay...
(A); NacionalClub NacionalClub Nacional is a Paraguayan football team, based in the neighbourhood of Barrio Obrero in Asunción, founded in 1904.-History:The club was founded on June 5, 1904 by a group of alumni of the Colegio Nacional de la Capital, one of the oldest public schools in Asunción...
(C) - PerúPrimera División PeruanaThe Peruvian Primera División is the top professional division of Peruvian football. It is known today as Torneo Descentralizado de Fútbol Profesional Peruano...
– Universitario de DeportesUniversitario de DeportesClub Universitario de Deportes, also known as Universitario, or more popularly as [La] "U", is a Peruvian football club located in Lima. It is the most successful football club in Peru. The club was founded in 1924 under the name Federación Universitaria by students of the National University of... - UruguayPrimera División UruguayaThe Liga Profesional de Primera División , also known as the Primera División Uruguaya or Primera División de Uruguay , is a professional football league in Uruguay at the top of the country's football league system. It is organized by the Uruguayan Football Association and is contested by 16 teams...
– NacionalClub Nacional de FootballClub Nacional de Football is a Uruguayan sports club based in Montevideo. It is best known for its professional football team, which plays in the Uruguayan Primera División.... - VenezuelaPrimera División VenezolanaThe Primera División , or Liga Venezolana is the top-flight professional football league of Venezuela. It was created in 1921 and turned professional in 1957...
– Caracas
Note: "(A)" means Apertura champion; "(C)" mean Clausura champion.
OFC
- FijiNational Football League (Fiji)National Football League is the top division of the Fiji Football Association in Fiji.- Sun/Weet-Bix National League - Played by Districts :*Ba FC*Fiji U-20*Labasa FC*Lautoka FC*Nadi FC*Nadroga FC*Navua FC*Rewa FC*Savusavu FC*Suva FC...
– LakotaLautoka F.C.Lautoka FC is a Fijian football team playing at the top level. It is based in Lautoka. Their home stadium is Churchill Park. The Lautoka team is currently known as the Baby Blues-History:... - French PolynesiaTahiti Division FédéraleTahiti Division Fédérale is the top division of the Fédération Tahitienne de Football in French Polynesia. The initial season involves ten teams playing each other twice...
– Manu-UraAS Manu-UraAS Manu-Ura is a French Polynesian football team, currently playing in the Tahiti Division Fédérale, the top soccer league in Tahiti. Formed in 1953, AS Manu Ura has a strong history in domestic and regional football with five league titles and three Coupe de Polynesie crowns to their name.-Recent... - New CaledoniaNew Caledonia Division HonneurNew Caledonia Super Ligue is the top division of the Fédération Calédonienne de Football in New Caledonia. It is played as a double round robin between the top-4 clubs from the Division Honneur of Grande Terre and the champions of the Îles....
– MagentaAS MagentaAS Magenta is a New Caledonian football team playing at the top level. It is based in Nouméa. Their home stadium is Stade Numa-Daly Magenta.-Achievements:*New Caledonia Division Honneur: 6*New Caledonia Cup: 7... - New ZealandNew Zealand Football ChampionshipThe New Zealand Football Championship is the national association football league in New Zealand. It is a professional/semi-professional status Association football sports Franchise league that is operated by New Zealand Football...
– Auckland CityAuckland City FCAuckland City Football Club is a football club based in Auckland, New Zealand's largest city. The club competes in the eight-team ASB Premiership which is the highest level of domestic football in the country...
UEFA
- Albania – Tirana
- Andorra – Sant JuliàUE Sant JuliàUnió Esportiva Sant Julià is an Andorran football club, playing in the village of Aixovall in the parish of Sant Julià de Lòria, some 6 km from the capital, Andorra la Vella and 4 km from the Spanish border....
- ArmeniaArmenian Premier LeagueThe Armenian Premier League is the top football competition in Armenia. From 1936 to 1991, the competition was held as a regional tournament within the USSR. After independence, the Football Federation of Armenia has been the unit in charge. The seasons run from spring to fall...
– Pyunik - AustriaAustrian BundesligaThe Austrian Football Bundesliga is the highest-ranking national league club competition in Austrian football. It is the competition which decides the Austrian national football champions, as well the country's entrants for the various European cups run by UEFA.The Austrian Bundesliga, which began...
– Red Bull Salzburg - AzerbaijanAzerbaijan Premier League-Attendance:- Records :Players in the Premier League compete for the Azerbaijan Premier League Golden Boot, awarded to the top scorer at the end of each season. Nazim Aliyev is the league's all-time top scorer with 183 goals, including 39 in the 1992 season.During the 1995–96 season he became the...
– BakuFK BakuFootball Club Baku is an Azerbaijani football club in Baku, Azerbaijan. The club sponsored by the Baghlan Group Company and ZQAN Holding.FC Baku plays in the Azerbaijan Premier League and have won two Azerbaijan Premier League championships and two Azerbaijan Cups.-History:FC Baku was founded in... - BelarusBelarusian Premier League-Soviet era champions:*1934 BVO *1935 BVO *1936 BVO *1937 Dinamo *1938 Dinamo *1939 Dinamo *1940 DKA *1941-44 unknown...
– FC BATEFC BATEFC BATE Borisov is a Belarusian football team playing in the city of Borisov. They compete in the Belarusian Premier League and are the reigning champions. BATE are the only Belarusian team to have qualified for the group stage of the UEFA Champions League and for the group stage of the UEFA... - BelgiumJupiler LeagueThe Belgian Pro League is the top league competition for association football clubs in Belgium. Contested by 16 clubs, it operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the Belgian Second Division...
– Standard LiègeStandard LiègeRoyal Standard de Liège, commonly referred to as Standard Liège Royal Standard de Liège, commonly referred to as Standard Liège Royal Standard de Liège, commonly referred to as Standard Liège (Dutch: Standard Luik [], German: Standard Lüttich , is a Belgian football club from the city of Liège.... - Bosnia and HerzegovinaPremier League of Bosnia and HerzegovinaThe Premier League of Bosnia and Herzegovina is the top football league in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is the country's most prestigious level of football competition currently contested by 16 clubs with last two teams relegated at the end of every season....
– Zrinjski MostarHŠK Zrinjski MostarHŠK Zrinjski Mostar is a football team from the city of Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The club plays in the Premier League of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and has been one of the top teams in the country over the years.... - BulgariaBulgarian A Professional Football GroupThe Bulgarian A Professional Football Group commonly known as A PFG is the top division of the Bulgarian football league system. The league is sponsored by Victoria FATA Insurance and therefore is officially known as Victoria A Football Group since 2011...
– Levski SofiaPFC Levski Sofia"Levski Sofia" redirects here. For the sports club, see Levski Sofia .PFC Levski Sofia, otherwise simply known as Levski or Levski Sofia, is a professional football club based in Sofia, Bulgaria... - Croatia – Dinamo Zagreb
- CyprusCypriot First DivisionThe Cypriot Championship First Division is the top tier football league competition in Cyprus. As of 2007 it is sponsored by Marfin Popular Bank and is hence officially known as Marfin Laiki League .-Format:...
– APOEL - Czech RepublicGambrinus LigaThe Gambrinus liga is a Czech professional league for football clubs. At the top of the Czech football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. It is contested by 16 clubs, operating a system of promotion and relegation with the Czech 2. Liga. Seasons run from August to May,...
– Slavia Prague - DenmarkDanish SuperligaThe Danish Superliga is the current Danish football championship tournament, and administered by the Danish Football Association. It is the highest association football league in Denmark and is currently contested by 12 teams each year, with 2 teams to be relegated, which proves to be one of the...
– CopenhagenF.C. CopenhagenF.C. Copenhagen is a professional Danish football club in Copenhagen, Denmark. It is part of the Parken Sport & Entertainment.... - England – Manchester UnitedManchester United F.C.Manchester United Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, that plays in the Premier League. Founded as Newton Heath LYR Football Club in 1878, the club changed its name to Manchester United in 1902 and moved to Old Trafford in 1910.The 1958...
- EstoniaMeistriliigaMeistriliiga is the highest division of the Estonian Football Association annual football championship. The league was founded in 1991 and the current, 2011 is the league's 21st season...
– LevadiaFC Levadia TallinnMTÜ SK FC Levadia Tallinn is an Estonian football club based in Tallinn. The club was founded in 1998, under the name FC Levadia Maardu. FC Levadia currently play in the Meistriliiga, the highest level of Estonian football... - Faroe Island – HB Tórshavn
- FinlandVeikkausliigaVeikkausliiga is the premier division of Finnish football, comprising the top 12 clubs of the country. Veikkausliiga is currently ranked as the 28th best league in Europe. Its main sponsor is the Finnish national betting agency Veikkaus, hence the league's name...
– HJK HelsinkiHJK HelsinkiHelsingin Jalkapalloklubi , internationally known as HJK Helsinki, is a Finnish football club, based in the capital Helsinki... - FranceLigue 1Ligue 1 , is the French professional league for association football clubs. It is the country's primary football competition and serves as the top division of the French football league system. Ligue 1 is one of two divisions making up the Ligue de Football Professionnel, the other being Ligue 2....
– BordeauxFC Girondins de BordeauxFootball Club des Girondins de Bordeaux is a French association football club based in the city of Bordeaux. The club currently play in Ligue 1, the first division of French football, and won its last Ligue 1 title in the 2008–09 season.... - GeorgiaUmaglesi LigaThe Georgian Top League is the top division of football in Georgia. Since 1990, it has been organized by the Professional Football League of Georgia and Georgian Football Federation. From 1927 to 1989, the competition was held as a regional tournament within the Soviet Union...
– WIT GeorgiaFC WIT GeorgiaFC WIT Georgia is a Georgian football team, playing in the capital, Tbilisi. The team is sponsored by WIT Georgia Ltd, , a pet food, accessories, and human and veterinary pharmaceuticals import company. WIT stands for World Innovation Technologies... - Germany – WolfsburgVfL WolfsburgVfL Wolfsburg is a professional German association football club based in Wolfsburg, Lower Saxony, who play in the Bundesliga football competition. Wolfsburg have won the Bundesliga once in their history, in the 2008–09 season, and were DFB-Pokal runners-up in 1995. The current head coach is Felix...
- GreeceSuper League GreeceThe Superleague Greece is the highest professional football league in Greece. It was formed on July 16, 2006 and replaced Alpha Ethniki at the top of the Greek football league system. The league consists of 16 teams and runs from August to May, with teams playing 30 games each...
– Olympiacos - Hungary – DebrecenDebreceni VSCDebreceni VSC or just Debrecen or DVSC is a football club from the city of Debrecen in Hungary. They are best known for reaching the group stages of the UEFA Champions League 2009–10 season. Debreceni VSC has been the most successful Hungarian club since 2000. The club has won the Hungarian...
- Iceland – FHFimleikafélag HafnarfjarðarFimleikafélag Hafnarfjarðar, commonly referred to as FH, is Icelandic football club based in Hafnarfjörður.- Overview :The team are perhaps best known outside Iceland for beating Scottish side Dunfermline in the qualifying rounds of the 2004/05 UEFA Cup 4–3 on aggregate...
- Israel – Maccabi HaifaMaccabi Haifa F.C.Maccabi Haifa Football Club is an Israeli football team from the city of Haifa, a section of Maccabi Haifa sports club. The club has won 12 championships, 5 State Cups and 4 Toto Cups...
- Republic of Ireland – Bohemians
- ItalySerie ASerie A , now called Serie A TIM due to sponsorship by Telecom Italia, is a professional league competition for football clubs located at the top of the Italian football league system and has been operating for over eighty years since 1929. It had been organized by Lega Calcio until 2010, but a new...
– InternazionaleF.C. Internazionale MilanoFootball Club Internazionale Milano, often referred to as Internazionale or simply Inter, is a professional Italian football club based in Milan, Italy. Outside Italy, the club is often called Inter Milan. They are the reigning FIFA Club World champions and Coppa Italia holders.Inter have always... - Kazakhstan – FC AktobeFC AktobeFC Aktobe are a Kazakh football club based at the Central Stadium in Aktobe. Current members and four-time champions of the Kazakhstani Premier League, they also won the country's second level league – First Division – in 2000.-Name history:...
- Latvia – FK Liepājas Metalurgs
- LithuaniaA LygaThe A Lyga is the top division of professional football in Lithuania. It is organized by LFF . League size has varied between 8 and 12 teams over the past few years; for its 2011 season, the league features 12 teams...
– FK EkranasFK EkranasFutbolo Klubas Ekranas is a Lithuanian football club, playing in the town of Panevėžys.The club was founded in 1964.It has won Lithuanian championships in 1985 , 1993, 2005, 2008, 2009 and 2010, the Lithuanian Cup in 1985 , 1998, 2000, 2010 and 2011 and the Lithuanian Super Cup in 1998, 2006, 2010... - LuxembourgLuxembourg National DivisionThe National Division is the highest football league in Luxembourg. Until 2011, it is to be known as the BGL Ligue, after the Luxembourg Football Federation managed to seal a sponsorship deal with Fortis. Before 2006, it contained twelve teams, but it expanded to fourteen for the 2006-07 season,...
– F91 DudelangeF91 DudelangeF91 Dudelange is a football club, based in Dudelange, in southern Luxembourg.Dudelange's team colors are red and yellow vertically-striped shirts, with red shorts and socks.-History:... - Macedonia – Makedonija Gjorče Petrov
- MaltaMaltese Premier LeagueThe Maltese Premier League, known as BOV Premier League for sponsorship reasons , is the top level league for football in Malta. The league was first competed in 1909...
– HiberniansHibernians F.C.Hibernians F.C. is a Maltese football club hailing from the town of Paola, Malta. It is one of the top football teams in Malta. The club was founded in 1922, but football in Paola, Raħal Ġdid in Maltese, dates back to 1894. The team has a long successful story in its history. Hibernians has always... - Moldova – Sheriff TiraspolFC Sheriff TiraspolFC Sheriff Tiraspol is a football club based in Tiraspol, Moldova. They play in the Divizia Naţională, the top division in Moldovan football. The team is sometimes referred to as simply FC Sheriff and should not be confused with FC Tiraspol, a rival team based in the same city.-History:The club...
- MontenegroMontenegrin First LeagueThe First League of Montenegro is the top football league in Montenegro. It is headed by the Football Association of Montenegro. 12 teams participate in this league. The winner of the Montenegrin First League starts the qualifications for the UEFA Champions League from the second round...
– MogrenFK MogrenFK Mogren is a football club based in Budva, Montenegro, currently competing in the Montenegrin First League.-History:The club was founded in 1920.The Mogren at its inception called Budva FK, and from 1991 was called FK Mogren.... - NetherlandsEredivisieThe Eredivisie is the highest football league in the Netherlands. The league was founded in 1956 two years after the start of professional football in the Netherlands. It is currently ranked the ninth best league in Europe by UEFA....
– AZ - Northern IrelandIFA PremiershipThe IFA Premiership – formerly the Irish Premier League, and before that the Irish Football League–and still known in popular parlance simply as the Irish League, is the national football league in Northern Ireland, and was historically the league for the whole of Ireland. Clubs in the league are...
– GlentoranGlentoran F.C.Glentoran F.C. is a semi-professional, football club in Northern Ireland. The club was founded in 1882 and plays its home games at the Oval in east Belfast. Club colours are green, red, and black.Glentoran's biggest rivals are Linfield... - NorwayNorwegian Premier LeagueTippeligaen is a Norwegian professional league for association football clubs. At the top of the Norwegian football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. The league is also unofficially known under its neutral name Eliteserien , although the name has never been official...
– Rosenborg - Poland – Wisła Kraków
- PortugalPortuguese LigaThe Primeira Liga , formerly called Primeira Divisão, currently named Liga ZON Sagres after their main sponsors, is the top professional association football division of the Portuguese football league system...
– Porto - RomaniaLiga ILiga I, or in full, due to sponsorship reasons, Liga I Bergenbier, is the top division of the Romanian football league system. Before the 2006/2007 season, it was called Divizia A, but the name had to be changed following the discovery that someone else had registered the trademark "Divizia A"...
– Unirea Urziceni - RussiaRussian Premier LeagueThe Russian Premier League , currently called SOGAZ Russian Football Championship due to sponsorship reasons, is the top division of Russian football. There are 16 teams in the competition...
– Rubin Kazan - San MarinoCampionato Sammarinese di CalcioCampionato Sammarinese di Calcio is an amateur league competition for football clubs located at the top echelon of the Sammarinese football league system and has been operating since 1985...
– Tre Fiori - ScotlandScottish Premier LeagueThe Scottish Premier League , also known as the SPL , is a professional league competition for association football clubs in Scotland...
– RangersRangers F.C.Rangers Football Club are an association football club based in Glasgow, Scotland, who play in the Scottish Premier League. The club are nicknamed the Gers, Teddy Bears and the Light Blues, and the fans are known to each other as bluenoses... - SerbiaSerbian SuperligaSerbian SuperLiga is a Serbian professional league for football clubs. At the top of the Serbian football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. It is contested by 16 clubs, operating a system of promotion and relegation with the Serbian First League...
– PartizanFK PartizanFudbalski klub Partizan is a professional football club based in Belgrade, Serbia. In its long history, FK Partizan won as many as 37 trophies. The club is the holder of 23 national championships, 12 national cups and 1 national supercup, and has also won the Mitropa Cup in 1978... - Slovakia – Slovan BratislavaŠK Slovan BratislavaŠK Slovan Bratislava is a football club based in Bratislava, Slovakia, that plays in the Corgoň liga. Founded as 1. ČsŠK Bratislava in 1919, the club changed its name to Slovan Bratislava in 1953...
- Slovenia – MariborNK MariborNogometni Klub Maribor , commonly referred to as NK Maribor or simply Maribor, is a professional association football club based in the city of Maribor, Slovenia. Founded on 12 December, 1960, Maribor is one of only three football clubs in the country who have never been relegated from...
- SpainLa LigaThe Primera División of the Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional , commonly known as La Liga or, for sponsorship reasons, Liga BBVA since 2008, is the top professional association football division of the Spanish football league system...
– BarcelonaFC BarcelonaFutbol Club Barcelona , also known as Barcelona and familiarly as Barça, is a professional football club, based in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.... - SwedenAllsvenskanAllsvenskan is a Swedish professional league for association football clubs. At the top of the Swedish football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. Contested by 16 clubs, it operates on a system of promotion and relegation with Superettan...
– AIKAIK FotbollAIK, , an abbreviation for Allmänna Idrottsklubben, , when needed internationally AIK Stockholm, is a Swedish football club based at Råsunda stadium in Solna, a municipality in Stockholm County bordering to Stockholm City Centre... - SwitzerlandSwiss Super LeagueThe Swiss Super League or Axpo Super League is the top tier of the Swiss Football League. The Swiss Super League is currently ranked 16th according to UEFA's ranking of league coefficients, which is based upon Swiss team performances in European competitions.-Names:-Participating clubs:The teams...
– Zürich - TurkeyTurkcell Super LeagueThe Süper Lig is a Turkish professional league for association football clubs. It is the top-flight of the Turkish football league system. It is one of the top leagues in the UEFA confederation and the winner of the competition automatically qualifies for the UEFA Champions League...
– BeşiktaşBesiktas J.K.Beşiktaş Jimnastik Kulübü , or simply Beşiktaş , is a Turkish sports club. The club's football team is one of the major teams in Turkey. The professional sports club, founded in 1903, is based in the Beşiktaş district in Istanbul, Turkey... - UkraineUkrainian Premier LeagueThe Ukrainian Premier League is the highest division of Ukrainian annual football championship. As the Supreme League it was founded in 1991 after the fold of the Soviet Union's Vysshaya Liga. In 2008 it was reformed into a more autonomous entity of the Football Federation of Ukraine and changed...
– Dynamo KyivFC Dynamo KyivFC Dynamo Kyiv is a professional football club based in the Ukrainian capital city of Kyiv. Founded in 1927, the club currently participates in the Ukrainian Premier League and has spent its entire history in the top league of Soviet and later Ukrainian football... - Wales – RhylRhyl F.C.Rhyl Football Club is a Welsh football club, playing in the Cymru Alliance.The club was founded in 1882 and the team plays its home matches at Belle Vue, Rhyl, which can accommodate 3,000 spectators.- History :Few clubs in the Welsh Premier League have as distinguished a past as Rhyl's...
International tournaments
- 2008 CECAFA Cup2008 CECAFA CupThe 2008 CECAFA Cup was the 32nd edition of the football tournament that involves teams from East and Central Africa.All matches were be played from 31 December 2008 to 13 January 2009 at the National Stadium, Kampala, Uganda.-Information:...
in UgandaUgandaUganda , officially the Republic of Uganda, is a landlocked country in East Africa. Uganda is also known as the "Pearl of Africa". It is bordered on the east by Kenya, on the north by South Sudan, on the west by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, on the southwest by Rwanda, and on the south by...
(31 December 2008 – 13 January 2009)
- 2009 Gulf Cup of Nations2009 Gulf Cup of NationsThe 2009 Gulf Cup of Nations was the nineteenth edition of the biannual Gulf Cup competition, and took place in Muscat, Oman, from 4 January to 17 January 2009 and was won by Oman for the first time in its history, in a penalty shootout against regional rivals, Saudi Arabia.The 2009 Gulf Cup of...
in OmanOmanOman , officially called the Sultanate of Oman , is an Arab state in southwest Asia on the southeast coast of the Arabian Peninsula. It is bordered by the United Arab Emirates to the northwest, Saudi Arabia to the west, and Yemen to the southwest. The coast is formed by the Arabian Sea on the...
(4–17 January 2009)- /
- FIFA Confederations Cup 2009 in South AfricaSouth AfricaThe Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
(14–28 June 2009)- (eliminated at group stage)
- 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup2009 CONCACAF Gold CupThe 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup was the tenth edition of the Gold Cup competition, and the twentieth association football championship of North America, Central America and the Caribbean . It was contested from 3 July to 26 July 2009 in the United States. This competition was the fourth tournament...
in United StatesUnited StatesThe United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
(3–26 July 2009)- ,
- 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup2009 FIFA U-20 World CupThe 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup, was the 17th U-20 tournament, which was hosted by Egypt from 24 September to 16 October, in the cities of Cairo, Alexandria, Port Said, Suez and Ismaïlia...
in EgyptEgyptEgypt , officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, Arabic: , is a country mainly in North Africa, with the Sinai Peninsula forming a land bridge in Southwest Asia. Egypt is thus a transcontinental country, and a major power in Africa, the Mediterranean Basin, the Middle East and the Muslim world...
(24 September–16 October)
- 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup2009 FIFA U-17 World CupThe 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup was the thirteenth tournament of the FIFA U-17 World Cup held in Nigeria from October 24 to November 15, 2009.The tournament was won by Switzerland, beating 1-0 the host team, Nigeria...
in NigeriaNigeriaNigeria , officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a federal constitutional republic comprising 36 states and its Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The country is located in West Africa and shares land borders with the Republic of Benin in the west, Chad and Cameroon in the east, and Niger in...
(24 October–15 November)
- 2009 CECAFA Cup2009 CECAFA CupThe 2009 Orange CECAFA Senior Challenge tournament was the 33rd edition of the CECAFA Cup football tournament that involves teams from East and Central Africa...
in KenyaKenyaKenya , officially known as the Republic of Kenya, is a country in East Africa that lies on the equator, with the Indian Ocean to its south-east...
(28 November–13 December 2009)
January
- 2 January – Ian GreavesIan GreavesIan Denzil Greaves was an English football player and manager. He was born in Crompton, Lancashire. He won a League Championship medal and an FA Cup runners-up medal while playing fullback for Manchester United between 1953 and 1960...
(76), English defender and manager - 2 January – Ryuzo Hiraki (77), Japanese defender and national team manager
- 2 January – Kamel Karia (58), Tunisian goalkeeper
- 4 January – Lei ClijstersLei ClijstersLeo Albert Jozef "Lei" Clijsters was a Belgian professional footballer, who played as a central defender.Throughout his extensive senior career, the tough stopper was mainly associated with KV Mechelen, with whom he won the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup and the UEFA Super Cup...
(52), Belgian defender and coach, father of Kim ClijstersKim ClijstersKim Antonie Lode Clijsters is a Belgian professional tennis player. As of 7 November 2011, Clijsters is ranked No. 13 in singles. Clijsters is a former World No. 1 in both singles and doubles.... - 4 January – Arvid KnutsenArvid KnutsenArvid Knutsen was a Norwegian footballer and later coach.He joined Viking FK from Stavanger IF in 1961, and made his senior team debut in 1963. With Viking he won the Norwegian First Division in 1972, 1973, 1974 and 1975, and also took bronze medals in 1968 and 1971. He played for Viking 396...
(80), Norwegian forward and coach - 5 January – Jimmy RaynerJimmy RaynerJames Patrick "Jimmy" Rayner was an English footballer, who played for a number of clubs in the English lower leagues...
(73), English striker - 6 January – Shmuel Ben Dror (84), Israeli midfielder, scorer of the first ever goal of the Israel national football teamIsrael national football teamThe Israel national football team is the national football team of Israel, controlled by the Israel Football Association .Israel National Football is the direct successor of the Eretz Yisrael National Team during British Mandate...
- 6 January – Charlie ThomsonCharlie ThomsonCharlie "Chic" Thomson was a Scottish football goalkeeper who played for Clyde, Chelsea and Nottingham Forest. He was born in Perth, Scotland....
(78), Scottish goalkeeper - 7 January – Alfie Conn, Sr.Alfie Conn, Sr.Alfred "Alfie" Conn was a Scottish professional footballer, most commonly remembered as part of the Terrible Trio of the Heart of Midlothian side of the 1950s, along with Willie Bauld and Jimmy Wardhaugh...
(82), Scottish forward - 8 January – Alberto ElianiAlberto ElianiAlberto Eliani was an Italian professional football player and coach.He played for 9 seasons in the Serie A for ACF Fiorentina and A.S. Roma....
(86), Italian defender - 9 January – Victor Mosa (63), Italian/French defender
- 10 January – Jack Wheeler (89), English goalkeeper
- 12 January – FriaçaFriaçaAlbino Friaça Cardoso , best known as Friaça , was a Brazilian football striker.He was born in Porciúncula. In his career he played for Vasco da Gama, São Paulo and Ponte Preta...
(84), Brazilian forward - 13 January – Tommy CaseyTommy CaseyThomas "Tommy" Casey was a Northern Ireland international footballer and football manager.Born in Comber, during his career he played for Belfast YMCA, East Belfast, Bangor, Leeds United, Bournemouth & Boscombe, Newcastle United, Portsmouth, Bristol City, Inter-Roma and Gloucester City...
(78), Northern Irish midfielder - 14 January – Tomi Jalo (50), Finnish midfielder
- 16 January – Cláudio MilarClaudio MilarRoberto Claudio Milar Decuadra , or simply Claudio Milar, was an Uruguayan football striker, who played last for Brasil de Pelotas.- Career :...
(35), Uruguayan striker, traffic accident - 17 January – Tomislav CrnkovićTomislav CrnkovicTomislav Crnković was a Croatian footballer.He was born in Kotor in what was still the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes. As a defender, he played for HAŠK, Metalac and Dinamo Zagreb. Abroad, he later played at Wiener Sportclub and Servette FC.With the Yugoslavian national team, he had 51 caps...
(79), Croatian defender - 19 January – Joop WilleJoop WilleJoop Wille was a Dutch international footballer who played club football for EDO Haarlem. Born in Haarlem, Wille died on 19 January 2009, at the age of 88.-External links:...
(88), Dutch goalkeeper - 20 January – Johnny DixonJohnny DixonJohnny Dixon was an English footballer.Born in Newcastle upon Tyne, he played for Aston Villa from 1945 until his retirement in 1961, making 430 appearances and scoring 144 goals...
(85), English striker - 21 January – Jaime BelmonteJaime BelmonteJaime Belmonte Magdaleno , known as El héroe de Solna, was a Mexican footballer.-References:...
(74), Mexican midfielder, participated in the 1958 FIFA World Cup1958 FIFA World CupThe 1958 FIFA World Cup, the sixth staging of the World Cup, was hosted by Sweden from 8 June to 29 June. The tournament was won by Brazil, who beat Sweden 5–2 in the final for their first title. To date, this marks the only occasion that a World Cup staged in Europe was not won by a European... - 21 January – Vic CroweVic CroweVictor Herbert Crowe was a Wales international football player and later football manager.-Career:Crowe was born in Abercynon, South Wales but moved to Handsworth, Birmingham with his family when he was two years old...
(76), Welsh midfielder - 21 January – Peter PersidisPeter PersidisPeter Persidis was a former international Austrian footballer.- Career :Persidis started his professional career at First Vienna, than returned to his father's home country in the early 1970s, and went on to win three Greek titles with Olympiacos prior to returning to Vienna in 1975 to play for SK...
(61), Austrian defender - 22 January – Clément PinaultClément PinaultClément Pinault was a French football defender who last played for Clermont Foot.- Career :...
(23), French defender, heart attack - 24 January – Fernando Cornejo (39), Chilean midfielder, cancer
- 24 January – Karl KollerKarl Koller (footballer)Karl Koller was an Austrian football player.-Club career:Koller played most of his career for First Vienna FC...
(79), Austrian midfielder - 26 January – Ivan JensenIvan JensenTage Ivan Jensen, known as Ivan Jensen for short was a Danish association footballer, who won three Danish championships with Akademisk Boldklub and played professionally for Bologna FC...
(76), Danish midfielder - 27 January – Aubrey PowellAubrey Powell (footballer)Aubrey Powell was a Welsh international footballer who played eight official matches for Wales, plus four wartime internationals....
(90), Welsh forward - 29 January – Willi Köchling (75), German defender
- 29 January – Roy SaundersRoy SaundersRoy Saunders was a professional footballer who played for Liverpool and Swansea Town. He was the father of footballer Dean Saunders.-Life and playing career:...
(78), English midfielder - 30 January – Pieter Van Den BoschPieter Van Den BoschPieter Rosalia Van Den Bosch is a Belgian former international footballer. He participated at the 1954 FIFA World Cup, alongside brother Hippolyte.-References:...
(71), Belgian midfielder, participated in the 1954 FIFA World Cup1954 FIFA World CupThe 1954 FIFA World Cup, the fifth staging of the FIFA World Cup, was held in Switzerland from 16 June to 4 July. Switzerland was chosen as hosts in July 1946. The tournament set a number of all-time records for goal-scoring, including the highest average goals scored per game...
February
- 2 February – Paul BirchPaul Birch (footballer)Paul Birch was an English footballer who played as a midfielder, making over 150 appearances for both Aston Villa and Wolverhampton Wanderers during the 1980s and 1990s.-Career:...
(46), English midfielder - 7 February – Joe HavertyJoe HavertyJoe Haverty was an Irish football player.Haverty played for Home Farm and St Patrick's Athletic, before signing for Arsenal in July 1954...
(72), Irish midfielder - 8 February – Jouni Jalonen (66), Finnish defender, Finnish Footballer of the YearFinnish Footballer of the YearThere are two different Finnish Player of the Year Awards in Finland. The sports journalists have elected their "Player of the Year" since 1947, the Football Association of Finland theirs since 1953.-Finnish Footballer of the Year:-References:*...
in 1968 - 9 February – Reg DaviesReg DaviesEllis Reginald Davies was a Welsh professional footballer who played for Southend United, Newcastle United, Swansea Town and Carlisle United, and won six caps for Wales....
(79), Welsh forward - 9 February – Neville HamiltonNeville HamiltonNeville Hamilton was an English footballer and coach.Hamilton, a native of Leicester, began his career at his hometown club Leicester City, making his debut against Manchester United on 27 December 1977. He went on to play five first-team games for Leicester, before leaving to join Mansfield Town...
(48), English midfielder - 10 February – Holger Olsen (88), Danish defender
- 12 February – Giacomo BulgarelliGiacomo BulgarelliGiacomo Bulgarelli was an Italian international footballer. He was born in Portonovo di Medicina, province of Bologna....
(68), Italian midfielder, participated in the 1962 FIFA World Cup1962 FIFA World CupThe 1962 FIFA World Cup, the seventh staging of the World Cup, was held in Chile from 30 May to 17 June. It was won by Brazil, who retained the championship by beating Czechoslovakia 3–1 in the final...
, 1966 FIFA World Cup1966 FIFA World CupThe 1966 FIFA World Cup, the eighth staging of the World Cup, was held in England from 11 July to 30 July. England beat West Germany 4–2 in the final, winning the World Cup for the first time, so becoming the first host to win the tournament since Italy in 1934.-Host selection:England was chosen as...
and UEFA Euro 1968 - 13 February – Jerzy Hawrylewicz (50), Polish forward
- 15 February – Don LeesonDon LeesonDonald "Don" Leeson was an English football goalkeeper who spent his entire professional career at Barnsley, where he played just over 100 first-team games....
(73), English goalkeeper - 20 February – Julius NotaJulius NotaJulius Nota was a Slovakian professional footballer. Nota played as a goalkeeper in both Slovakia and Hungary for clubs including Rimavská Sobota, Diósgyőri VTK and Budapest Honvéd. While at Diósgyőri VTK, Nota was involved in match-fixing allegations...
(37), Slovak goalkeeper, stabbing
March
- 1 March – Elefterios Manolios (73), French goalkeeper
- 2 March – Andy BowmanAndy BowmanAndy Bowman was a Scottish footballer who played most of his career with Hearts. He played as a wing half....
(74), Scottish midfielder - 2 March – Carlos SosaCarlos Sosa (footballer)Carlos Adolfo "Lucho" Sosa was an Argentine football midfielder.-Playing career:Sosa started his career with Atlanta, before joining Boca Juniors where he played midfield with Ernesto Lazzatti and Natalio Pescia...
(89), Argentine defender - 3 March – Åke LindmanÅke LindmanÅke Leonard Lindman , born Åke Leonard Järvinen, was a Finnish director and actor.In his youth Lindman was a football player, playing defence for the Finnish national team during the Olympics in Helsinki 1952. He represented the football club HIFK in the Finnish league. In the 1960s, the British...
(81), Finnish defender - 3 March – José Moncebáez (80), Mexican goalkeeper and national team coach
- 4 March – Harry Parkes (89), English defender
- 5 March – Valeri BroshinValeri BroshinValeri Viktorovich Broshin was a professional football player and manager....
(46), Russian midfielder - 7 March – Jimmy HernonJimmy HernonJames "Jimmy" Hernon was a Scottish footballer who played as a winger for four teams in the English Football League in the immediate post-WWII years....
(84), Scottish midfielder - 7 March – Edouard Oum Ndeki (32), Cameroonian midfielder, hepatitis
- 7 March – Anton ShokhAnton ShokhAnton Rokhusovich Shokh was a Kazakhstani professional football player and coach.He also held Russian citizenship. He made his professional debut in the Soviet Top League in 1979 for FC Kairat.-Honours:* Soviet Top League champion: 1988....
(49), Kazakhstani-Russian midfielder - 9 March – Eddie LoweEddie LoweEdward "Eddie" Lowe was an English former professional footballer who played for Aston Villa and Fulham, making the second-all-time club record appearances for Fulham of 511, behind Johnny Haynes, between 1950 and 1963. He was also an England international and later, the manager for Notts County...
(83), English midfielder - 10 March – Jack CapperJack CapperJohn "Jack" Capper was a Welsh footballer.-Playing career:Capper turned professional with hometown club Wrexham in 1949, with his first appearance in The Football League coming against Grimsby Town in 1952–53....
(77), Welsh defender - 16 March – Alan SuddickAlan SuddickAlan Suddick was an English professional footballer who played at inside-right. He was known for his "banana" free-kicks.-Newcastle United:...
(64), English midfielder - 28 March – Hugh KellyHugh Kelly (footballer)Hugh Thomas "Hughie" Kelly was a Scottish professional football player and manager. He played as a defender and spent his entire 14-year professional career with Blackpool.-Club career:...
(85), Scottish defender - 29 March – Vladimir Fedotov (66), Russian striker
- 31 March – Enea MasieroEnea MasieroEnea Masiero was an Italian professional football player and coach.-External links:*...
(75), Italian midfielder
April
- 2 April – Víctor Hugo Ávalos (37), Paraguayan midfielder
- 6 April – Gheorghe EneGheorghe EneGheorghe Ene was a Romanian football striker and coach.- Records :*Total matches played in Romanian First League: 227 matches - 116 goals*Topscorer of Romanian First League: 1958-59-External links:*...
(72), Romanian striker - 11 April – Jimmy NeighbourJimmy NeighbourJames Edward "Jimmy" Neighbour was a professional footballer who played for Tottenham Hotspur, Norwich City, West Ham United and the Seattle Sounders.- Football career:...
(58), English midfielder - 12 April – Mike KeenMike KeenMichael Thomas "Mike" Keen was an English former footballer who played during the 1960s and 1970s. He was the father of former West Ham United and Stoke City player Kevin Keen....
(69), English midfielder - 12 April – Louis Leysen (76), Belgian goalkeeper
- 13 April – Miguel Ángel Mori (65), Argentine midfielder, participated in the 1964 Summer OlympicsFootball at the 1964 Summer OlympicsThe football competition at the 1964 Summer Olympics started on October 11 and ended on October 23. Only one event, the men's tournament, was contested...
- 19 April – Maurilio Prini (76), Italian midfielder
- 19 April – Dicky Robinson (82), English defender
- 20 April – Franco RotellaFranco RotellaFranco Rotella was an Italian professional footballer who made over 300 league appearances in Italian football for Genoa, SPAL, Triestina, Pisa, Atalanta and Imperia.-External links:...
(42), Italian midfielder - 23 April – Lam Sheung YeeLam Sheung YeeSpencer Lam Sheung Yee , 7 November 1934 - 23 April 2009) was a former football defender, coach and announcer, as well as an actor.He was once a secondary school teacher in Hong Kong and worked as a voice actor on television advertisements...
(74), Hong Kong defender - 25 April – Miljenko Bajić (54), Bosnian defender
May
- 1 May – Jokke KangaskorpiJokke KangaskorpiJokke Kangaskorpi was a Finnish footballer.He played for the Finnish clubs MP Mikkeli, FC Haka, TPV and KTP. With FC Haka he became Finnish league champion in 1995...
(37), Finnish forward - 3 May – John ElsworthyJohn ElsworthyJohn Elsworthy was a Welsh football player. A midfielder, he was signed by Ipswich Town manager Scott Duncan in May 1949, after playing as an amateur for Newport County. He played all his professional club football for Ipswich Town. He won four championship medals during Ipswich's rise up the...
(77), Welsh midfielder, member of the squad for the 1958 FIFA World Cup1958 FIFA World CupThe 1958 FIFA World Cup, the sixth staging of the World Cup, was hosted by Sweden from 8 June to 29 June. The tournament was won by Brazil, who beat Sweden 5–2 in the final for their first title. To date, this marks the only occasion that a World Cup staged in Europe was not won by a European... - 3 May – Tommy FowlerTommy FowlerThomas "Tommy" Fowler was an English footballer who played 17 seasons for Northampton Town as a left-winger, and is the club's all-time appearance record holder, having played 521 league games for the club, and 585 first-team games in all competitions.A native of Prescot, Lancashire, Fowler began...
(84), English midfielder - 4 May – Bobby CampbellBobby Campbell (Scottish footballer)Robert "Bobby" Campbell was a Scottish international footballer who played during the 1940s and 1950s. He was born in Glasgow....
(86), Scottish midfielder - 9 May – Juan GómezJuan Gómez (Mexican footballer)Juan Gómez is a Mexican football midfielder who played for Mexico in the 1954 FIFA World Cup. He also played for Club Atlas.-External links:*...
(84), Mexican defender, participated in the 1954 FIFA World Cup1954 FIFA World CupThe 1954 FIFA World Cup, the fifth staging of the FIFA World Cup, was held in Switzerland from 16 June to 4 July. Switzerland was chosen as hosts in July 1946. The tournament set a number of all-time records for goal-scoring, including the highest average goals scored per game... - 13 May – Norbert EschmannNorbert EschmannNorbert Eschmann was a Swiss-French footballer.-References:*...
(75), Swiss-French midfielder, member of the squad for the 1954 FIFA World Cup1954 FIFA World CupThe 1954 FIFA World Cup, the fifth staging of the FIFA World Cup, was held in Switzerland from 16 June to 4 July. Switzerland was chosen as hosts in July 1946. The tournament set a number of all-time records for goal-scoring, including the highest average goals scored per game...
and 1962 FIFA World Cup1962 FIFA World CupThe 1962 FIFA World Cup, the seventh staging of the World Cup, was held in Chile from 30 May to 17 June. It was won by Brazil, who retained the championship by beating Czechoslovakia 3–1 in the final... - 19 May – Andrei Ivanov (42), Russian defender
- 24 May – Youssef ElbaiYoussef ElbaiYoussef Elbai was a footballer, who last played for Division d'Honneur side AS Orly. He played as a right-back.-External links:* at chamoisfc79.fr...
(30), French defender - 25 May – Billy BaxterBilly Baxter (footballer)William Alexander "Billy" Baxter was a Scottish professional footballer.A native of Edinburgh, Baxter joined Ipswich Town from Scottish amateur side Broxburn Athletic in 1960, and was a regular in the Ipswich team than won the old Division 2 Championship in 1960-61 and Division 1 Championship in...
(70), Scottish midfielder/defender - 30 May – Gunnar Arnesen (81), Norwegian forward
June
- 2 June – Rodrigo García Vizoso (100), Spanish goalkeeper and coach
- 4 June – Lev Brovarskyi (60), Ukrainian midfielder
- 6 June – Bobby HaarmsBobby HaarmsBobby Haarms was a Dutch professional football player and coach.-Playing career:Haarms joined the youth team of Ajax in 1947 and made his professional debut in 1952...
(74), Dutch midfielder - 7 June – Gordon LennonGordon LennonGordon Lennon was a Northern Irish association football player. Starting his career at Albion Rovers, he signed for Partick Thistle in 2007, though he made no appearances for the first team and spent most of his season with the club on loan to Stenhousemuir...
(26), Northern Irish defender, traffic accident - 8 June – Aage Rou JensenAage Rou JensenAage Rou Jensen was a Danish international footballer player who played over 400 times for AGF. He was a reserve member of the Danish squad at the 1952 Summer Olympics. He later became manager of AGF.-Honours:Club...
(84), Danish striker - 11 June – Alan PhilpottAlan PhilpottAlan Philpott was a footballer who played in The Football League for Oldham Athletic, and Stoke City. Philpott spent eight years at Stoke in that time he was used as backup and was used sparingly by manager Tony Waddington.-References:...
(66), English midfielder - 18 June – Mihai MocanuMihai MocanuMihai Mocanu was a retired Romanian football defender.He was born in Constanţa and debuted in Divizia A with Petrolul Ploieşti in 1963. He remained with Petrolul for the remainder of his career, except for the years 1972-1974 which he spent in Omonia Nicosia.Mocanu got 33 caps for the Romanian...
(67), Romanian defender, participated in the 1970 FIFA World Cup1970 FIFA World CupThe 1970 FIFA World Cup, the ninth staging of the World Cup, was held in Mexico, from 31 May to 21 June. The 1970 tournament was the first World Cup hosted in North America, and the first held outside South America and Europe. In a match-up of two-time World Cup champions, the final was won by... - 20 June – Joseph Ibanez (82), French midfielder and coach
- 23 June – Jackie SwindellsJackie SwindellsJack "Jackie" Swindells was an English professional footballer who played as an inside forward.-Career:Born in Manchester, Swindells played as an amateur for Manchester City, before turning professional with Blackburn Rovers in 1957...
(72), English striker - 24 June – Mario TontodonatiMario TontodonatiMario Tontodonati was an Italian professional football player.He played for 7 seasons in the Serie A for A.S. Bari, A.S. Roma, A.S. Lucchese Libertas 1905 and A.C. Torino....
(85), Italian midfielder/forward
July
- 2 July – Kaj HansenKaj Hansen (footballer born 1940)Kaj Hansen was a Danish former footballer, who spent the majority of his career with Boldklubben Frem. He played seven games for the Denmark national football team, and represented his country at the 1964 UEFA European Football Championship. He was born in Copenhagen and died in Sweden.-External...
(68), Swedish defender, participated in the 1964 European Nations' Cup - 3 July – Sadek BoukhalfaSadek BoukhalfaSadek Boukhalfa was a former Algerian international football player.-International career:...
(74), Algerian midfielder - 6 July – Mihai BaicuMihai BaicuMihai Baicu was a Romanian professional footballer who played as a midfielder for Naţional Bucureşti, Brăila, Gloria IRIS Coreşti, Argeş Piteşti, Târgovişte, Foresta Suceava, Cittadella, Cremonese, Braşov, FC Ghimbav, Farul Constanţa and Ceahlăul Piatra Neamţ. Baicu died on 6 July 2009, at the age...
(33), Romanian midfielder, cardiac arrest - 12 July – Tommy CummingsTommy CummingsTommy Cummings was an English football player and manager.Cummings was born in Sunderland, and started his football career at Hylton Colliery Juniors. Such was his quality as a centre-half he was invited to Strasbourg in 1947 to represent Great Britain in a junior international tournament...
(80), English midfielder and manager - 13 July – Axel Pilmark (83), Danish midfielder, participated in the 1948 Summer OlympicsFootball at the 1948 Summer OlympicsThe 1948 Olympic Games title was won by Sweden, managed by Englishman George Raynor.-Summary:Sweden, whose Football Association forbade professionalism within domestic football, ran out as winners and only used 12 players throughout the entire tournament but there were exceptional performances put...
- 14 July – Kujtim Majaci (47), Albanian forward
- 17 July – Otto Bresling (88), Danish midfielder
- 20 July – Sargis Aroyan (18), Armenian forward
- 21 July – Dai LawrenceDai LawrenceDavid William "Dai" Lawrence was a Welsh footballer who spent four seasons as a professional at his hometown club Swansea City in the late 1960s and early 1970s....
(62), Welsh defender - 24 July – Zé Carlos (47), Brazilian goalkeeper
- 25 July – Ricardo Bonelli (76), Argentine midfielder
- 25 July – Italo Romagnoli (93), Italian defender
- 25 July – ZequinhaZequinhaJosé Ferreira Franco , nicknamed Zequinha, was a Brazilian former football player.-National team:...
(74), Brazilian midfielder, on the squad for the 1962 FIFA World Cup1962 FIFA World CupThe 1962 FIFA World Cup, the seventh staging of the World Cup, was held in Chile from 30 May to 17 June. It was won by Brazil, who retained the championship by beating Czechoslovakia 3–1 in the final... - 29 July – Paul McGrillenPaul McGrillenPaul McGrillen was a Scottish footballer who was playing as a striker for junior side Bathgate Thistle when his death was announced in July 2009.-Career:...
(37), Scottish striker, suicide - 30 July – Yuri KurneninYuri KurneninYuri Anatolyevich Kurnenin was a Belarusian professional football coach and a former player. As a player, he made his professional debut in the Soviet Top League in 1973 for FC Dynamo Moscow.-Honours:* Soviet Top League champion: 1982....
(55), Belarusian midfielder and manager - 31 July – Sir Bobby RobsonBobby RobsonSir Robert William "Bobby" Robson, CBE was an English footballer and manager, who coached seven European clubs and the England national team during his career....
(76), English forward and manager
August
- 2 August – Joe LivingstoneJoe LivingstoneJoseph "Joe" Livingstone was an English footballer. He began his professional career in 1960 at his hometown club Middlesbrough, where he was understudy to star striker Brian Clough...
(67), English striker - 5 August – Mario Tiddia (73), Italian defender and manager
- 8 August – Daniel JarqueDaniel JarqueDaniel Jarque i González was a Spanish footballer who played as a central defender.Jarque played his entire career with Espanyol, and was named team captain one month before his death from a heart attack, at the age of 26....
(26), Spanish defender, heart attack - 8 August – Orlando Rozzoni (72), Italian forward
- 9 August – Tommy ClintonTommy ClintonThomas "Tommy" Clinton was a former professional footballer.Clinton began his career at Dundalk in his native Ireland before joining Everton in March 1948...
(83), Irish defender - 9 August – Massimiliano Fiondella (41), Italian defender
- 10 August – Francisco ValdésFrancisco ValdésFrancisco Segundo Valdés Muñoz, , nicknamed Chamaco, was a Chilean footballer and manager. Recognized as one of Chile's most important midfielders, with 215 official goals, he is the top scorer in the history of Chilean league...
(66), Chilean midfielder - 11 August – Lazare GianessiLazare GianessiLazare Gianessi was a French football defender.-References:* *...
(83), French defender, participated in the 1954 FIFA World Cup1954 FIFA World CupThe 1954 FIFA World Cup, the fifth staging of the FIFA World Cup, was held in Switzerland from 16 June to 4 July. Switzerland was chosen as hosts in July 1946. The tournament set a number of all-time records for goal-scoring, including the highest average goals scored per game... - 13 August – Brian McLaughlinBrian McLaughlin (footballer born 1954)Brian McLaughlin was a Scottish footballer who played for Celtic, Ayr United, Motherwell, Hamilton Academical and Falkirk. After his playing career ended, he was a member of St Mirren's coaching staff....
(54), Scottish midfielder - 19 August – Vic SnellVic SnellVictor Derek Snell was an English professional footballer who played as a full back.-Career:Born in Samford, Snell signed for Ipswich Town from Nicholians in 1945. He turned professional in 1947 and made his debut in 1949. His last appearance for Ipswich came in 1959, although he stayed with the...
(81), English defender - 19 August – Bobby ThomsonBobby Thomson (footballer born 1943)Robert Anthony "Bobby" Thomson was an English professional footballer. He made 478 appearances in the Football League and won eight caps for England....
(65), English defender and manager - 24 August – Virginio De PaoliVirginio De PaoliVirginio De Paoli was an Italian professional football player and coach.-External links:*...
(71), Italian striker - 31 August – Torsten LindbergTorsten LindbergTorsten Gustav Adolf Lindberg was a Swedish football player and manager. As a player he won a Gold Medal at the 1948 Summer Olympics and a Bronze Medal at the 1950 FIFA World Cup; as a manager he won two league titles with Djurgårdens IF in 1964 and 1966.Lindberg played club football with...
(92), Swedish goalkeeper and manager, participated in the 1948 Summer OlympicsFootball at the 1948 Summer OlympicsThe 1948 Olympic Games title was won by Sweden, managed by Englishman George Raynor.-Summary:Sweden, whose Football Association forbade professionalism within domestic football, ran out as winners and only used 12 players throughout the entire tournament but there were exceptional performances put...
and 1950 FIFA World Cup1950 FIFA World CupThe 1950 FIFA World Cup, held in Brazil from 24 June to 16 July, was the fourth FIFA World Cup. It was the first World Cup since 1938, the planned 1942 and 1946 competitions having been canceled owing to World War II...
September
- 1 September – Jock BuchananJohn Buchanan (footballer born 1935)Jock Buchanan was a Scottish association football player, who played for Hibernian, Raith Rovers and Newport County in the 1950s and 1960s....
(74), Scottish forward - 9 September – Léon GlovackiLéon GlovackiLéon Glovacki was a French football striker.-References:*...
(81), French striker and manager, participated in the 1954 FIFA World Cup1954 FIFA World CupThe 1954 FIFA World Cup, the fifth staging of the FIFA World Cup, was held in Switzerland from 16 June to 4 July. Switzerland was chosen as hosts in July 1946. The tournament set a number of all-time records for goal-scoring, including the highest average goals scored per game... - 11 September – Carlo De Bernardi (56), Italian midfielder
- 11 September – Jean-François Prigent (65), French midfielder
- 11 September – Henny van SchoonhovenHenny van SchoonhovenHenny van Schoonhoven was a Dutch professional footballer.Born in Utrecht, van Schoonhoven played for FC Utrecht, ADO Den Haag and SC Cambuur, making a total of 75 league appearances....
(39), Dutch defender, cancer - 13 September – Paul ShirtliffPaul ShirtliffPaul Robert Shirtliff was an English footballer who played as a defender in The Football League for Sheffield Wednesday and Northampton Town, but spent the majority of his career in non-league football...
(46), English defender - 19 September – Brian FilipiBrian FilipiBrian Filipi was an Albanian football midfielder/striker who spent his short professional career with Ravenna.- Career :...
(20), Albanian midfielder, traffic accident - 20 September – Mario Beltrán (23), Colombian midfielder, traffic accident
- 20 September – Hernan Córdoba (19), Colombian striker, traffic accident
- 22 September – Marco AchilliMarco AchilliMarco Achilli was an Italian footballer who played as a midfielder for a number of Italian sides, including Inter Milan, Monza, Livorno and Albese. His father was Camillo Achilli.-External links:*...
(60), Italian midfielder - 24 September – Terry BlyTerry BlyTerence Geoffrey Bly was an English football striker.-Career:He was renowned for his goalscoring prowess, most notably for Norwich City and Peterborough United, scoring a record 52 goals in the latter's inaugural Football League season of 1960–61...
(73), English striker and manager - 26 September – Geoff Barrowcliffe (77), English defender
- 27 September – René BliardRené BliardRené Bliard was a former professional French football striker who was a member of Stade de Reims in the 1950s.-Honours:* Division 1:1955, 1958* Coupe de France: 1958* European Cup: Runner-up 1956-External links:*...
(76), French striker - 27 September – Raúl Savoy (68), Argentine midfielder
- 28 September – Horst Feilzer (52), German forward
- 30 September – Raúl MagañaRaúl MagañaRaúl Alfredo Magaña Monzón was a Salvadoran footballer and manager.He is regarded one of the great of Salvadoran football.-Club career:...
(69), Salvadoran goalkeeper and manager
October
- 1 October – Mangue CisséMangué CisséMangué Cissé Djibrila was an Ivorian footballer who played as a defender. On 1970 he reached to semi-final of the Africa Cup of Nations. He died on 30 September 2009 after long-term disease. He was father of France international Djibril Cissé.- References :...
(60), Ivorian defender, father of Djibril CisséDjibril CisséDjibril Aruun Cissé is a French international footballer who currently plays for Serie A club Lazio as a striker. He is noted particularly for his speed and acceleration. Since 2005, he has held the title of Lord of the Manor of Frodsham.... - 2 October – Rolf RüssmannRolf RüssmannRolf Rüssmann was a German international footballer who played as a defender for FC Schalke 04, Club Brugge and Borussia Dortmund.-Player bio:...
(58), German defender, participated in the 1978 FIFA World Cup1978 FIFA World CupThe 1978 FIFA World Cup, the 11th staging of the FIFA World Cup, was held in Argentina between 1 June and 25 June. The 1978 World Cup was won by Argentina who beat the Netherlands 3–1 after extra time in the final. This win was the first World Cup title for Argentina, who became the fifth... - 3 October – Zoran MijucićZoran MijucićZoran Mijucić was a former Serbian footballer.-External links:* 1987 FIFA World Youth Championship...
(40), Serbian midfielder, participated in the 1987 FIFA World Youth Championship1987 FIFA World Youth ChampionshipThe 1987 FIFA World Youth Championship took place in Chile from October 10 to October 25, 1987. The 1987 championship was the 6th contested and won for the first time by Yugoslavia. Remarkably, in the course of the tournament the Yugoslavs defeated each of the three other semi-finalists, and... - 4 October – Gerhard Kaufhold (80), German midfielder/striker
- 5 October – Tommy CapelTommy CapelThomas A. "Tommy" Capel was an English professional footballer who scored 120 goals from 276 appearances in the Football League playing for Manchester City, Chesterfield, Birmingham City, Nottingham Forest, Coventry City and Halifax Town...
(87), English forward - 8 October – Alex McCraeAlex McCraeAlex McCrae is a Scottish former football player who played for Hearts, Charlton Athletic, Middlesbrough and Falkirk during his career.-Playing career:McCrae began his career at Hearts in 1941...
(89), Scottish forward - 9 October – Arne BakkerArne BakkerArne Bakker was a Norwegian footballer and bandy player.He was born in Bærum. He started his career in Fossum IF, joined Stabæk IF in 1946 and Asker SK in 1949. Here he played at the highest level of Norwegian football. His team became runner-up in the Norwegian football cup of 1951...
(79), Norwegian midfielder - 9 October – Horst SzymaniakHorst SzymaniakHorst Szymaniak was a former German football player.- Career :Clubs he played for include: SpVgg Erkenschwick, Wuppertaler SV, Karlsruher SC, Calcio Catania, F.C. Internazionale Milano, A.S...
(75), German midfielder, participated in the 1958 FIFA World Cup1958 FIFA World CupThe 1958 FIFA World Cup, the sixth staging of the World Cup, was hosted by Sweden from 8 June to 29 June. The tournament was won by Brazil, who beat Sweden 5–2 in the final for their first title. To date, this marks the only occasion that a World Cup staged in Europe was not won by a European...
and the 1962 FIFA World Cup1962 FIFA World CupThe 1962 FIFA World Cup, the seventh staging of the World Cup, was held in Chile from 30 May to 17 June. It was won by Brazil, who retained the championship by beating Czechoslovakia 3–1 in the final... - 11 October – Gustav KralGustav KralGustav Kral was an Austrian football player.- Career :Kral played in his career for Admira Wacker, Austria Wien, DSV Leoben, SK Schwadorf, Trenkwalder Admira, SV Neuberg and last for UFC Purbach.- Death :...
(26), Austrian goalkeeper, traffic accident - 12 October – Massimo Mattolini (56), Italian goalkeeper
- 13 October – Orane Simpson (26), Jamaican midfielder, stabbing
- 17 October – David BurnsideDavid Burnside (footballer)David Gort Burnside was an English footballer, who played as an attacking midfielder. He played for various clubs, including West Bromwich Albion and Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Football League First Division, before becoming a youth trainer with England and then briefly manager at Bristol...
(69), English midfielder and manager - 21 October – John JarmanJohn Jarman (footballer)John Emlyn Jarman was a Welsh footballer and coach.As a player, Jarman began his career at Wolverhampton Wanderers, but never played for the club, in part because of a serious knee injury. He was sold to Barnsley in 1950 for an £8,000 transfer fee. In six years at Oakwell, he played 47 games and...
(78), Welsh midfielder - 23 October – Collins Mbulo (38), Zambian goalkeeper
- 27 October – Frank Brady, Jr. (age unknown), Irish midfielder
- 30 October – JuvenalJuvenal AmarijoJuvenal Amarijo was a former Brazilian football player. He was born in Santa Vitória do Palmar, Brazil.-Career:...
(85), Brazilian defender, participated in the 1950 FIFA World Cup1950 FIFA World CupThe 1950 FIFA World Cup, held in Brazil from 24 June to 16 July, was the fourth FIFA World Cup. It was the first World Cup since 1938, the planned 1942 and 1946 competitions having been canceled owing to World War II... - 30 October – František VeselýFrantišek VeselýFrantišek Veselý was a Czech football player. He played for Czechoslovakia, for whom he appeared in 34 matches and scored three goals....
(65), Czech forward, participated in the 1970 FIFA World Cup1970 FIFA World CupThe 1970 FIFA World Cup, the ninth staging of the World Cup, was held in Mexico, from 31 May to 21 June. The 1970 tournament was the first World Cup hosted in North America, and the first held outside South America and Europe. In a match-up of two-time World Cup champions, the final was won by...
and the UEFA Euro 1976
November
- 2 November – Keith KettleboroughKeith KettleboroughKeith Frank Kettleborough was an English professional footballer born in Rotherham, Yorkshire, who made more than 400 appearances in the Football League playing for Rotherham United, Sheffield United, Newcastle United, Doncaster Rovers and Chesterfield.Kettleborough started his football career...
(74), English midfielder - 2 November – Paolo Perugi (44), Italian midfielder
- 4 November – Stefano ChiodiStefano ChiodiStefano Chiodi was an Italian professional footballer who played as a winger.- External links :* at MagliaRossonera.it * at EmozioneCalcio.it * at FIGC.it...
(52), Italian midfielder - 7 November – Billy InghamBilly InghamWilliam Charles "Billy" Ingham was an English professional footballer who played as a midfielder. Born in Stakeford, Ingham began his career with Football League Second Division side Burnley, making his senior debut in 1972...
(57), English midfielder - 10 November – Robert EnkeRobert EnkeRobert Enke was a German football goalkeeper.Enke played at leading clubs in several European countries, namely Barcelona, Benfica and Fenerbahçe, but made the majority of his appearances for Bundesliga side Hannover 96 in his homeland.He won eight full international caps for the German national...
(32), German goalkeeper, suicide - 13 November – Héctor FacundoHéctor FacundoHéctor Facundo is a former Argentine association football player.Facundo started playing in 1956 at Racing Club de Avellaneda before moving to San Lorenzo de Almagro. With San Lorenzo he won the 1959 Argentine Primera División and took part in the 1960 Copa Libertadores where they reached the...
(72), Argentine midfielder, participated in the 1962 FIFA World Cup1962 FIFA World CupThe 1962 FIFA World Cup, the seventh staging of the World Cup, was held in Chile from 30 May to 17 June. It was won by Brazil, who retained the championship by beating Czechoslovakia 3–1 in the final... - 15 November – Ray CharnleyRay CharnleyRaymond Ogden "Ray" Charnley was an English professional footballer. He was a centre forward and was one of the most prolific scorers for Blackpool, with whom he spent ten years, including all but one season in the top flight of English football.With 193 goals in 363 league games, Charnley is the...
(74), English forward - 15 November – Don MartinDon Martin (footballer)Don Martin was an English professional footballer who played for Northampton Town and Blackburn Rovers.-Career:...
(65), English forward - 16 November – Antonio de NigrisAntonio de NigrisAntonio de Nigris Guajardo was a Mexican footballer who played as a striker.During his career, which was cut short at 31 by a fatal heart attack, he played in six different countries, also representing twelve clubs in nine years.-Club career:Born in Monterrey, Nuevo León, de Nigris became...
(31), Mexican striker, heart attack - 18 November – Salem SaadSalem SaadSalem Saad Mubarak Saad Al-Abadla , commonly known as Salem Saad, was an Emirati footballer striker who played at both professional and international levels.-Career:...
(31), Emirati striker, heart attack - 22 November – Juan Carlos MuñozJuan Carlos MuñozJuan Carlos Muñoz was a footballer from Argentina who played right wing for River Plate, from 1939 to 1950, playing 184 games and scoring 39 goals. He started playing professionally for Sportivo Dock Sud in 1938. and he was sold in June 1939 to River Plate...
(90), Argentine midfielder - 23 November – Tony ParryTony ParryAnthony John "Tony" Parry was an English former footballer who made nearly 200 appearances in the Football League playing as a central defender for Hartlepool United, Derby County and Mansfield Town....
(64), English defender - 25 November – Mike TiddyMike TiddyMichael Douglas "Mike" Tiddy is an English former professional footballer and manager.-Career:Born in Cadgwith, Cornwall, Tiddy joined Torquay United at the end of World War II but was forced to wait two years to play for the club while he finished his National Service...
(80), English midfielder - 26 November – Giuseppe BaldiniGiuseppe BaldiniGiuseppe Baldini was an Italian association football player and manager. During his playing career, Baldini played at both professional and international levels as a striker, before becoming a football manager.-Career:Born in Russi, Baldini began his career as a youth player with Pontedera, before...
(87), Italian striker and manager - 29 November – George CumminsGeorge Cummins (footballer)George Cummins was an Irish professional footballer.Cummins was an inside forward who played for St. Patricks Athletic before joining Everton in 1951. He made just 24 appearances for the Merseyside club and didn't score before moving on to Luton Town in 1953...
(78), Irish forward - 30 November – Christoph BuddeChristoph BuddeChristoph Budde was a German professional footballer who made 42 appearances in the Bundesliga for Borussia Mönchengladbach as a striker between 1985 and 1990.He died on 1 December 2009 of swine flu, aged 46....
(46), German striker
December
- December – Henry Andersson (85), Swedish goalkeeper
- 1 December – Neil DougallNeil DougallCornelius "Neil" Dougall was a Scottish professional footballer who played as an inside right or wing half. He played more than 350 games in the Football League and won one cap for Scotland....
(88), Scottish midfielder and manager - 1 December – Alberto Ariel MartínezAlberto Ariel MartínezAlberto Ariel Martínez Piriz was an Uruguayan professional footballer who played in Austria for Austria Vienna. He also held Austrian citizenship. Martínez, who played as a midfielder, participated in the 1978 European Cup Winners' Cup Final for Austria Vienna. Martínez died on 1 December 2009 of...
(59), Uruguayan midfielder - 12 December – Manuel Ruiz SosaManuel Ruiz SosaManuel Ruiz Sosa was a Spanish footballer, who played as a midfielder.-Honours:Atlético Madrid*Spanish League: 1965–66*Spanish Cup: 1964–65-External links:***...
(72), Spanish midfielder and manager - 14 December – Alan A'CourtAlan A'CourtAlan A'Court was an English footballer who mostly played for Liverpool.- Life and playing career :Born in Rainhill, Lancashire, England, A'Court was a winger who started out at Prescot Cables as an amateur before he was signed by Reds manager Don Welsh...
(75), English midfielder and manager, participated in the 1958 FIFA World Cup1958 FIFA World CupThe 1958 FIFA World Cup, the sixth staging of the World Cup, was hosted by Sweden from 8 June to 29 June. The tournament was won by Brazil, who beat Sweden 5–2 in the final for their first title. To date, this marks the only occasion that a World Cup staged in Europe was not won by a European... - 17 December – Michel LeblondMichel LeblondMichel Leblond was a French football midfielder who was a member of the French squad at FIFA World Cup 1954 and a main player of great Stade de Reims in the 1950s...
(77), French midfielder and manager, on the squad for the 1954 FIFA World Cup1954 FIFA World CupThe 1954 FIFA World Cup, the fifth staging of the FIFA World Cup, was held in Switzerland from 16 June to 4 July. Switzerland was chosen as hosts in July 1946. The tournament set a number of all-time records for goal-scoring, including the highest average goals scored per game... - 17 December – Guillermo Ortíz (69), Mexican midfielder, on the squad for the 1962 FIFA World Cup1962 FIFA World CupThe 1962 FIFA World Cup, the seventh staging of the World Cup, was held in Chile from 30 May to 17 June. It was won by Brazil, who retained the championship by beating Czechoslovakia 3–1 in the final...
- 20 December – Jack BrownswordJack BrownswordJack Brownsword was a professional footballer who spent 18 seasons with Scunthorpe United, and holds the club's all-time appearance record, having played 597 league games, and 791 first-team games overall for the club. He was a defender, playing in the left-back position.-Career:Jack was a...
(86), English defender - 22 December – Albert ScanlonAlbert ScanlonAlbert Joseph Scanlon was an English football player. He began his career with Manchester United and was one of the "Busby Babes" who survived the Munich air disaster of 1958. Although he sustained severe injuries, he recovered and continued to play league football for Newcastle United, Lincoln...
(74), English forward, survivor of the Munich air disasterMunich air disasterThe Munich air disaster occurred on 6 February 1958, when British European Airways Flight 609 crashed on its third attempt to take off from a slush-covered runway at Munich-Riem Airport in Munich, West Germany. On board the plane was the Manchester United football team, nicknamed the "Busby Babes",... - 24 December – Hugo BerlyHugo BerlyHugo Berly is a former Chilean footballer currently played for Unión Española, Audax Italiano and Santiago Wanderers of Chile and in the Chile national football team in the FIFA World Cup England 1966.-External links:* Profile at...
(67), Chilean defender, on the squad for the 1966 FIFA World Cup1966 FIFA World CupThe 1966 FIFA World Cup, the eighth staging of the World Cup, was held in England from 11 July to 30 July. England beat West Germany 4–2 in the final, winning the World Cup for the first time, so becoming the first host to win the tournament since Italy in 1934.-Host selection:England was chosen as... - 26 December – Giuseppe ChiappellaGiuseppe ChiappellaGiuseppe Chiappella was an Italian football midfielder and manager. He started his career with Pisa, but is most famous for making over 300 appearances for Fiorentina...
(85), Italian midfielder and manager