Étoile FC
Étoile Football Club was a professional football club which was formed to play in Singapore's S.League in 2010.
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| Full name | Étoile Football Club | ||
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| Nickname(s) | The Star | ||
| Founded | 2010 | ||
| Dissolved | 2012 | ||
| Ground | Queenstown Stadium Queenstown, Singapore | ||
| Capacity | 3,800 | ||
| Chairman | Hicham Moudden | ||
| Team Manager |  | ||
| League | S.League | ||
| Year 2011 | 5th | ||
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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.
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2010 season
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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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.
Seasons
| Season | Pos. | Pl. | W | D | L | GS | GA | P | Singapore Cup | League Cup | Top goalscorer | Managers | |
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| 2010 | 1st | 33 | 21 | 7 | 5 | 54 | 23 | 70 | Third Place | Winners | |
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| 2011 | 5th | 33 | 21 | 4 | 8 | 65 | 36 | 62 | Third Place | Quarter-finals | |
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External links
- Official Website
- S.League.Com: Étoile FC and Beijing Guoan to play in S.League 2010
- TODAYonline.Com: Sports: "Voila, and the French are here"
- TODAYonline.Com: Sports: Get ready for some French flair
- ChannelNewsAsia.Com: France's Étoile FC named as 11th team for 2010 S.League season
- ChannelNewsAsia.Com: Football: French and Chinese team expected to add more buzz to S.League
- TheNewPaper: Bonjour, S-League
- AsiaOne.Com: French club Étoile one of two new S-League teams
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- Tempointeraktif.Com – Liga Singapura Sertakan Klub Eropa
- Reuters: French and Chinese sides enter Singapore league for 2010
- Kallangroar.com: Étoile FC
- Foot69: Singapore, a trampoline for the stars (French)
References
- "FAS President acknowledges Gouttefangeas' contribution to S.League". Official S-League Website.
- "S.League announces participating teams for 2012". Official S-League Website. 16 January 2012. Retrieved 30 January 2012.