France national under-16 football team
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The France national under-16 football team is the national under-16 football team of France
and is controlled by the French Football Federation
. The team previously competed in the annual UEFA European Under-16 Football Championship
before it was converted into an under-17 competition in 2002. The under-16 team competes in regional tournaments, such as the Tournio de Val-de-Marne and the Montaigu Tournament
and international tournaments, such as the Aegean Cup in Turkey
. France are currently the three-time defending champions of the Aegean Cup.
Prior to the UEFA European Under-16 Football Championship being converted into an under-17 event, France never won the competition, but finished as runner-ups on two occasions in 1996
and 2001
. The latter team was considered the best scoring 17 goals and conceding only one goal, which came in the final against Spain. However, of the 18 players that played on the team, only one has played in the senior national team; winger Florent Sinama-Pongolle
. Three players; Emerse Faé
, Hassan Yebda
, and Mourad Meghni
have played for other national teams for which they were eligible.
The 2011–12 international under-16 campaign began on 22 August 2011 and the current coach of the team is Patrick Gonfalone, a former football player, notably with Angers
, Auxerre
, and Le Havre
. Prior to coaching for the French Football Federration, Gonfalone had domestic coaching tenures at SC Abbeville
and ES Viry-Châtillon
. The current captain of the team is Le Havre
midfielder
Jules Ntcham.
Caps and goals are as current as the squad's previous match against the United States on 30 November 2011. Please note that these players are currently playing in the youth academies of their respective clubs.
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Tournoi du Val-de-Marne
Nike International Tournament
Last updated: 30 November 2011
Source: French Football Federation U-16 Schedule
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
and is controlled by the French Football Federation
French Football Federation
The French Football Federation is the governing body of association football in France, as well as the overseas departments and territories . It was formed in 1919 and is based in the capital Paris...
. The team previously competed in the annual UEFA European Under-16 Football Championship
UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship
The UEFA U-17 Championship is an annual football competition organised by the sport's European governing body, UEFA. From 1982 to 2001 it was an Under-16 event.This meeting serves as a preliminary competition for the FIFA U-17 World Cup every other year....
before it was converted into an under-17 competition in 2002. The under-16 team competes in regional tournaments, such as the Tournio de Val-de-Marne and the Montaigu Tournament
Montaigu Tournament
The Montaigu Tournament is an international association football competition that is contested by under-16 national teams. The tournament was founded in 1973 by Dutchman André Van Den Brink who was the president of FC Montaigu, a French amateur football team...
and international tournaments, such as the Aegean Cup in Turkey
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
. France are currently the three-time defending champions of the Aegean Cup.
Prior to the UEFA European Under-16 Football Championship being converted into an under-17 event, France never won the competition, but finished as runner-ups on two occasions in 1996
1996 UEFA European Under-16 Football Championship
-References:**...
and 2001
2001 UEFA European Under-16 Football Championship
-Group B:---------------------Group C:---------------------Group D:---------------------Quarterfinals:-------------Semi-finals:-----Third Place Playoff:-Final:-References:**...
. The latter team was considered the best scoring 17 goals and conceding only one goal, which came in the final against Spain. However, of the 18 players that played on the team, only one has played in the senior national team; winger Florent Sinama-Pongolle
Florent Sinama-Pongolle
Florent Stéphane Sinama Pongolle is a French footballer who plays for AS Saint-Étienne on loan from Sporting Clube de Portugal....
. Three players; Emerse Faé
Emerse Faé
Emerse Faé is a French-born Ivorian professional football midfielder who plays for Ligue 1 side OGC Nice, and Côte d'Ivoire national team.-Club career:...
, Hassan Yebda
Hassan Yebda
Hassan Yebda is an Algerian footballer who plays for Granada CF in Spain, as a central midfielder.-France:...
, and Mourad Meghni
Mourad Meghni
Mourad Meghni is an Algerian professional footballer. He currently plays as an attacking midfielder for the Qatari club Umm Salal Sport Club and the Algerian national team. He can also played as a central midfielder. He is a player known for his excellent technique, he is right-footed...
have played for other national teams for which they were eligible.
The 2011–12 international under-16 campaign began on 22 August 2011 and the current coach of the team is Patrick Gonfalone, a former football player, notably with Angers
Angers SCO
Angers Sporting Club de l'Ouest is a French association football club based in Angers. The club was founded in 1919 and currently play in Ligue 2, the second division of French football having achieved promotion to the league in 2007. Angers play its home matches at the Stade Jean Bouin located...
, Auxerre
AJ Auxerre
Association de la Jeunesse Auxerroise is a French association football club based in the commune of Auxerre in Burgundy. The club was founded in 1905 and currently play in Ligue 1, the top division of French football. Auxerre plays its home matches at the Stade l'Abbé-Deschamps on the banks of the...
, and Le Havre
Le Havre AC
Le Havre Athletic Club Football Association is a French association football club based in Le Havre. The club was founded originally as an athletics and rugby club in 1872, thus making it the oldest association football and rugby club registered in France...
. Prior to coaching for the French Football Federration, Gonfalone had domestic coaching tenures at SC Abbeville
SC Abbeville
Sporting Club Abbeville is a French football club based in Abbeville, Picardie. It was founded in 1901. The club currently plays in the Division d'Honneur, Picardie, the sixth tier of the French football league system.-Honours:*Champions Division 4 : 1978...
and ES Viry-Châtillon
ES Viry-Châtillon
L'Entente Sportive Viry-Châtillon is a French Association football team, based in Viry-Châtillon, Paris. It currently plays in Championnat de France amateur Group D, the fourth tier in the French football league system, holding home games at the Stade Henri Longuet, which has a capacity of...
. The current captain of the team is Le Havre
Le Havre AC
Le Havre Athletic Club Football Association is a French association football club based in Le Havre. The club was founded originally as an athletics and rugby club in 1872, thus making it the oldest association football and rugby club registered in France...
midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
Jules Ntcham.
Current squad
- The following players have been called up to participate in the Nike International Tournament that will be played from 30 November to 5 December 2011.
Caps and goals are as current as the squad's previous match against the United States on 30 November 2011. Please note that these players are currently playing in the youth academies of their respective clubs.
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Recent callups
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Results
FriendlyTournoi du Val-de-Marne
Nike International Tournament
Last updated: 30 November 2011
Source: French Football Federation U-16 Schedule
Coaching staff
- As of 9 September 2010.
| Position | Name | Nationality |
|---|---|---|
| Manager | Patrick Gonfalone | |
| Assistant manager | Yann Kervella | |
| Goalkeeper coach | Gilles Fouache | |
| Doctor | Jean-Pierre Blaquart | |
| Kinesiotherapy | Jean-Pierre Czayka | |
| Delegation Chief | Jean-Pierre Dubedat | |
Competitive record
- For single-match results of the under-16 national team, see French football single-season articles.
UEFA European U-16 Football Championship Record
| Year | Round | GP | W | D* | L | GS | GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 19821982 UEFA European Under-16 Football Championship -References:**... |
Did not qualify | ||||||
 19841984 UEFA European Under-16 Football Championship -References:**... |
Did not qualify | ||||||
 19851985 UEFA European Under-16 Football Championship -Group B:---------------------Group C:---------------------Group D:---------------------Semi-finals:-Third place match:-Final:-References:**... |
Fifth Place | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 2 |
 19861986 UEFA European Under-16 Football Championship -Group C:---------------------Group D:---------------------Semi-finals:-Third place match:-Final:-References:**... |
15th Place | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6 |
 19871987 UEFA European Under-16 Football Championship -Group B:---------------------Group C:---------------------Group D:---------------------Semi-finals:-Third place match:-Final:-References:*... |
Third Place | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 2 |
 19881988 UEFA European Under-16 Football Championship -Group C:---------------------Group D:---------------------Semi-finals:-Third place match:-Final:-References:**... |
8th Place | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
 19891989 UEFA European Under-16 Football Championship -Group B:---------------------Group C:---------------------Group D:---------------------Semi-finals:-Third place match:-Final:-References:**... |
Third Place | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 8 |
| 1990 1990 UEFA European Under-16 Football Championship -Semi-finals:-Third place match:-Final:-References:**... |
9th Place | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
 19911991 UEFA European Under-16 Football Championship -Semi-finals:-Third place match:-Final:-References:**... |
Fourth Place* | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 3 |
 19921992 UEFA European Under-16 Football Championship -Semi-finals:-Third place match:-Final:-References:**... |
11th Place | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
 19931993 UEFA European Under-16 Football Championship -Final:-References:**... |
Fourth Place | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 5 |
 19941994 UEFA European Under-16 Football Championship -----Group B:---------------------Group C:---------------------Group D:---------------------Quarterfinals:-------------Semifinals:-----Third Place Playoff:-Final:-References:**... |
Did not qualify | ||||||
 19951995 UEFA European Under-16 Football Championship -References:**... |
Fourth Place | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 6 |
 19961996 UEFA European Under-16 Football Championship -References:**... |
Runner-ups | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
| 1997 1997 UEFA European Under-16 Football Championship -References:**... |
Did not qualify | ||||||
 19981998 UEFA European Under-16 Football Championship -References:**... |
Did not qualify | ||||||
 19991999 UEFA European Under-16 Football Championship The 1999 UEFA European Under-16 Football Championship was the 17th edition of UEFA's European Under-16 Football Championship. Czech Republic hosted the championship, during April 24 - May 7, 1999... |
Did not qualify | ||||||
 20002000 UEFA European Under-16 Football Championship The 2000 UEFA European Under-16 Football Championship was the 18th edition of UEFA's European Under-16 Football Championship. Israel hosted the championship, during May 1–14, 2000... |
Did not qualify | ||||||
 20012001 UEFA European Under-16 Football Championship -Group B:---------------------Group C:---------------------Group D:---------------------Quarterfinals:-------------Semi-finals:-----Third Place Playoff:-Final:-References:**... |
Runner-ups | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 1 |
| Total | 12/19 | 52 | 26 | 13 | 13 | 83 | 43 |
- *Draws include knockout matches decided by penalty shootout.
- **Gold background colour indicates that the tournament was won. Red border colour indicates tournament was held on home soil.
Honours
- UEFA European Under-16 Football Championship
- Finalists (2): 20012001 UEFA European Under-16 Football Championship-Group B:---------------------Group C:---------------------Group D:---------------------Quarterfinals:-------------Semi-finals:-----Third Place Playoff:-Final:-References:**...
, 1996 - Quarterfinalists (1): 1995
- Val-de-MarneVal-de-MarneVal-de-Marne is a French department, named after the Marne River, located in the Île-de-France region. The department is situated to the southeast of the city of Paris.- Geography :...
Tournament
- Champions (7): 2011, 2005, 2004, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999
- Montaigu TournamentMontaigu TournamentThe Montaigu Tournament is an international association football competition that is contested by under-16 national teams. The tournament was founded in 1973 by Dutchman André Van Den Brink who was the president of FC Montaigu, a French amateur football team...
- Champions (9): 2006, 2005, 2001, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1983, 1977, 1976
- Aegean Cup
- Champions (4): 2011, 2010, 2009, 2001