Английская Википедия:BFF U-18 Football League
Шаблон:Short description Шаблон:Infobox football league
The BFF U-18 Football League is the top level of the Bangladeshi football league system for youth players under 18 years old where youth teams of Bangladesh Premier League teams compete in.[1] Established in 2022, it is administered by the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF).
The league replaces the BFF U-18 Football Tournament as the top tier youth football competition.[2] A total of 12 youth teams compete in a single league format.[3]
History
In September 2022, Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) inaugurated the first youth football league for the teams of country’s top tier football league, Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).[4][5] The league consists of youth teams of Bangladesh Premier League sides with players under 18 years old.[6]
Format
The teams would entirely feature U-18 players. The ten teams will play nine matches against each other in a single round league format. A total of 45 matches will be played. The teams occupying league table positions 1, 2 & 3 will be awarded Champions, Runner-up & Third place prize money. The league does not have a relegation system as of the first season.
Champions
Successful clubs by seasons
| Edition | Season | Champions | Runners–up | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2021–22 | Sheikh Jamal DC U-18 | Bashundhara Kings U-18 |
Performance by clubs
| Club |
Titles | Runners–up | Winning seasons | Runners–up seasons |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheikh Jamal DC U-18 | 1 | 2021–22 | ||
| Bashundhara Kings U-18 | 1 | 2021–22 |
Current teams
| Team | Location |
|---|---|
| Bangladesh Police FC | Dhaka |
| Bashundhara Kings | Dhaka |
| Chittagong Abahani Ltd. | Chittagong |
| Dhaka Abahani Ltd. | Dhaka (Dhanmondi) |
| Dhaka Mohammedan SC Ltd. | Dhaka |
| Lt. Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club Ltd. | Dhaka (Dhanmondi) |
| Muktijoddha Sangsad KC | Dhaka |
| Rahmatganj MFS | Dhaka (Old Dhaka) |
| Sheikh Russel KC | Dhaka |
| Swadhinata KS | Dhaka |
Stats and players
Seasonal statistics
| Season | Total Goals | Matches played | Average per Game |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–22 | 160 | 55 | 2.91 |
Top scorers
| Year | Player | Club | Goals | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–22 | Шаблон:Flagicon Naymul Talukdar | Muktijoddha SKC U-18 | 11 |
Awards
Player of the Season
| Season | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2021–22 | Шаблон:Flagicon Mr. Joy Dash | Sheikh Jamal U-18 |
See also
References
