Étoile FC

Étoile Football Club was a professional football club which was formed to play in Singapore's S.League in 2010.

Étoile FC
Full nameÉtoile Football Club
Nickname(s)The Star
Founded2010
Dissolved2012
GroundQueenstown Stadium
Queenstown, Singapore
Capacity3,800
ChairmanHicham Moudden
Team Manager Sebastien Corominas
LeagueS.League
Year 20115th

Étoile FC is the first team of players all born in Europe to play football in Singapore's professional league, and the first in Asia. The team is mostly made up of players of French origin.

History

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

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

Étoile FC was the 'brainchild' of ex-Gombak United midfielder Johan Gouttefangeas. He was the chairman of Étoile FC since its formation in 2010. However, in June 2011, Johan relinquished his position as Chairman and Hicham Moudden took over.[1]

Étoile FC pulled out of the S-League for the 2012 season to focus on grassroots football and youth development.[2]

Last Squads

2011 season

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

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

2010 season

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK  FRA Yohann Lacroix
2 DF  FRA Andrea Damiani
4 MF  ALG Khaled Kharroubi
5 DF  FRA Loïc Leclercq
6 DF  FRA Mansour Lakehal
7 MF  FRA Cyril Bagnost
8 MF  FRA Mouty Ousseni
9 FW  FRA Matthias Verschave
10 MF  FRA Leeroy Anton
11 DF  FRA Karim Boudjema
12 FW  GNB Frédéric Mendy
No. Pos. Nation Player
13 MF  FRA Kevin Yann
14 DF  CMR Daniel N'na
16 GK  FRA Brice Morandini
17 MF  FRA Flavien Michelini
18 MF  FRA Julien Delétraz
19 FW  FRA Anthony Moulin
20 MF  CTA Serge Souchon-Koguia
21 FW  FRA Jean-Charles Blanpin
22 DF  FRA Nordine Talhi
23 GK  FRA Mathieu Delahaigue
24 MF  FRA Stephane N'Cho
— FW  LAO Anousone Prasitharath

Club Ambassador

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

Honours

League

Cup

Seasons
Season Pos. Pl. W D L GS GA P Singapore Cup League Cup Top goalscorer Managers
2010 1st 332175542370 Third Place Winners Frédéric Mendy 21 Patrick Vallée
2011 5th 332148653662 Third Place Quarter-finals Jonathan Toto 10 Guglielmo Arena
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References
  1. "FAS President acknowledges Gouttefangeas' contribution to S.League". Official S-League Website.
  2. "S.League announces participating teams for 2012". Official S-League Website. 16 January 2012. Retrieved 30 January 2012.

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