Nickname(s) | Les Matinino (The Matinino) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Association | Ligue de football de la Martinique | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Confederation | CONCACAF (North America) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sub-confederation | CFU (Caribbean) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Head coach | Marc Collat | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Captain | Daniel HĂ©relle | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Most caps | Daniel HĂ©relle (97) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Top scorer | KĂ©vin Parsemain (35) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Home stadium | Stade Pierre Aliker de Dillon | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
FIFA code | MTQ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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First international | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Barbados 3â2 Martinique (Martinique; 11 February 1931) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Biggest win | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Martinique 16â0 British Virgin Islands (Le Lamentin, Martinqiue; 5 September 2012) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Biggest defeat | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mexico 9â0 Martinique (Mexico City, Mexico; 11 July 1993) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Gold Cup | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Appearances | 8 (first in 1993) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Best result | Quarter-finals (2002) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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The Martinique national football team (French: Ăquipe de Martinique de football) represents the French overseas department and region of Martinique in international football. The team is controlled by the Ligue de Football de la Martinique (English: Martinique Football League), a local branch of French Football Federation (French: FĂ©dĂ©ration Française de Football). The association is not a member of the world governing body FIFA. On 7 August 2010, the team adopted the nickname Les Matinino, which pays tribute to the history of the island.
Overview
As an overseas department of the French Republic, Martinique is not a member of FIFA and is therefore not eligible to enter the FIFA World Cup or any competition organised first-hand by the organisation. Martiniquais, being French citizens, are eligible to play for the France national football team. Martinique is, however, a member of CONCACAF and CFU and is eligible for all competitions organised by either organisation. Indeed, according to the status of the FFF (article 34, paragraph 6): "Under the control of related continental confederations, and with the agreement of the FFF, those leagues can organize international sport events at a regional level or set up teams in order to participate to them."
Martinique's highest honour to date was winning the Caribbean Cup in 1993. Martinique also was a two-time winner of the CFU Championship, a precursor to the Caribbean Cup. A more recent success was winning the 2010 Coupe de l'Outre-Mer. The team defeated RĂ©union 5â3 on penalties to claim the title. The Martinique team has participated in three CONCACAF Gold Cups and its best finish in the competition was in 2002 when the team reached the quarterfinals where they lost to Canada 6â5 on penalties.
Results and fixtures
The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.
Win Draw Loss Fixture
2023
13 October 2023â24 Nations League | Martinique | 1â0 | El Salvador | Fort-de-France, Martinique |
19:00 UTCâ4 |
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Report | Stadium: Stade Pierre-Aliker Attendance: 877 Referee: CĂ©sar Ramos (Mexico) |
17 October 2023â24 Nations League | El Salvador | 0â0 | Martinique | San Salvador, El Salvador |
19:00 UTCâ6 | Report | Stadium: Estadio Jorge "El MĂĄgico" GonzĂĄlez Referee: Drew Fischer (Canada) |
2024
24 March 2024 Friendly | Suriname | 1â1 | Martinique | Almere, The Netherlands |
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Report |
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Stadium: Yanmar Stadion |
5 September 2024â25 CONCACAF Nations League | Guatemala | 3â1 | Martinique | Guatemala City, Guatemala |
22:00 (20:00 UTCâ6) | Report | Appin 51' | Stadium: Estadio Doroteo Guamuch Flores Attendance: 14,006 Referee: JosĂ© Torres (Puerto Rico) |
9 September 2024â25 CONCACAF Nations League | Martinique | 2â2 | Guyana | Fort-de-France, Martinique |
16:00 | Report |
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Stadium: Stade Pierre-Aliker Referee: Kwinsi Williams (Trinidad and Tobago) |
11 October 2024â25 CONCACAF Nations League | Guadeloupe | v | Martinique | Guadeloupe |
Stadium: TBD |
15 October 2024â25 CONCACAF Nations League | Martinique | v | Guadeloupe | Martinique |
Stadium: TBD |
Players
Current squad
The following players were called up for the 2024â25 CONCACAF Nations League matches against Guatemala and Guyana on 5 and 9 September 2024 respectively.
Caps and goals as of 9 September 2024, after the match against Guyana.
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
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1GK | Yannis Clementia | (1997-07-05) 5 July 1997 (age 27) | 16 | 0 | Caen | |
1GK | Aldrick Boulois | (2001-10-05) 5 October 2001 (age 22) | 0 | 0 | Club Franciscain | |
1GK | Alexis Lovy | (2000-05-11) 11 May 2000 (age 24) | 0 | 0 | Aiglon | |
2DF | Florent Poulolo | (1997-02-02) 2 February 1997 (age 27) | 17 | 0 | UTA Arad | |
2DF | Patrick Burner | (1996-04-11) 11 April 1996 (age 28) | 13 | 4 | NĂźmes | |
2DF | Jonathan Rivierez | (1989-05-18) 18 May 1989 (age 35) | 12 | 1 | FBBP01 | |
2DF | Damien Dussaut | (1994-11-08) 8 November 1994 (age 29) | 7 | 0 | Farul ConstanÈa | |
2DF | Joris Moutachy | (1997-11-04) 4 November 1997 (age 26) | 6 | 0 | Ćœalgiris Vilnius | |
2DF | Florian Goma | (2001-01-21) 21 January 2001 (age 23) | 4 | 0 | Saint-Joseph | |
3MF | Cyril Mandouki | (1991-08-21) 21 August 1991 (age 33) | 16 | 1 | Paris FC | |
3MF | Kevin Appin | (1998-01-20) 20 January 1998 (age 26) | 9 | 1 | Burgos | |
3MF | Tarik Cavelan | (2001-09-26) 26 September 2001 (age 22) | 8 | 0 | Club Franciscain | |
3MF | Mathis Priam | (2002-02-09) 9 February 2002 (age 22) | 8 | 0 | Samaritaine | |
3MF | Norman Grelet | (1993-07-14) 14 July 1993 (age 31) | 6 | 0 | Golden Lion | |
3MF | Samuel Renelle | (2001-11-03) 3 November 2001 (age 22) | 4 | 0 | Red Star | |
3MF | Marvin Bellance | (1998-11-15) 15 November 1998 (age 25) | 3 | 0 | Golden Lion | |
3MF | Lucas Ardennes | (2001-01-25) 25 January 2001 (age 23) | 1 | 0 | Saint-Joseph | |
4FW | Johnny Marajo | (1993-10-12) 12 October 1993 (age 30) | 31 | 2 | Club Franciscain | |
4FW | Brighton Labeau | (1996-01-01) 1 January 1996 (age 28) | 18 | 7 | Lausanne-Sport | |
4FW | Enrick Reuperné | (1998-08-03) 3 August 1998 (age 26) | 17 | 0 | Assaut | |
4FW | Karl Fabien | (2000-08-01) 1 August 2000 (age 24) | 13 | 3 | Slavia Sofia | |
4FW | Gabriel Bilon | (1997-12-19) 19 December 1997 (age 26) | 5 | 1 | Golden Star | |
4FW | Mael Crifar | (2002-06-28) 28 June 2002 (age 22) | 2 | 0 | Aiglon | |
4FW | Rudy Varane | (2003-11-26) 26 November 2003 (age 20) | 3 | 2 | Club Péléen | |
4FW | Alvyin Lamasine | (2001-07-07) 7 July 2001 (age 23) | 1 | 0 | Golden Lion |
Recent call-ups
The following players have also been called up to the Martinique squad in the past 12 months.
Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club | Latest call-up |
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GK | Théo De Percin | (2001-02-01) 1 February 2001 (age 23) | 1 | 0 | Auxerre | v. Suriname, 24 March 2024 |
GK | Emmanuel Vermignon | (1989-01-20) 20 January 1989 (age 35) | 19 | 0 | Club Colonial | v. El Salvador, 17 October 2023 |
GK | Florian Landry | (2003-02-08) 8 February 2003 (age 21) | 0 | 0 | RC Saint-Joseph | v. El Salvador, 17 October 2023 |
DF | Jean-Claude Junior Michalet | (2000-04-08) 8 April 2000 (age 24) | 8 | 2 | Golden Lion | v. Suriname, 24 March 2024 |
DF | Florian Lapis | (1993-08-08) 8 August 1993 (age 31) | 6 | 1 | Versailles | v. Suriname, 24 March 2024 |
DF | Ambroise FĂ©licitet | (1993-05-29) 29 May 1993 (age 31) | 6 | 0 | Aiglon | v. El Salvador, 17 October 2023 |
DF | Davy Singama | (2001-01-21) 21 January 2001 (age 23) | 3 | 1 | New Star Ducos | v. El Salvador, 17 October 2023 |
DF | Rosario Latouchent | (1996-03-21) 21 March 1996 (age 28) | 1 | 0 | OÈelul GalaÈi | v. El Salvador, 17 October 2023 |
MF | Carlo Rabathaly | (2000-04-16) 16 April 2000 (age 24) | 7 | 1 | Diamantinoise | v. El Salvador, 17 October 2023 |
FW | Andy Marny | (1995-07-16) 16 July 1995 (age 29) | 16 | 1 | Club Colonial | v. Suriname, 24 March 2024 |
FW | Mickaël Biron | (1997-08-26) 26 August 1997 (age 27) | 15 | 7 | RWDM47 | v. Suriname, 24 March 2024 |
FW | Killian Polomat | (2001-02-23) 23 February 2001 (age 23) | 5 | 0 | Club Colonial | v. Suriname, 24 March 2024 |
Player records
- As of 10 September 2024
- Players in bold are still active with Martinique.
Most appearances
Rank | Player | Caps | Goals | Period |
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1 | Daniel HĂ©relle | 97 | 3 | 2006âpresent |
2 | SĂ©bastien CrĂ©tinoir | 66 | 3 | 2004â2021 |
3 | StĂ©phane Abaul | 61 | 9 | 2010â2022 |
4 | Karl Vitulin | 60 | 2 | 2010â2023 |
5 | Patrick Percin | 58 | 19 | 1998â2010 |
6 | KĂ©vin Parsemain | 56 | 35 | 2008â2022 |
7 | JosĂ©-Thierry Goron | 50 | 17 | 1998â2010 |
Eddy HeurliĂ© | 50 | 0 | 2001â2010 | |
9 | Jordy Delem | 47 | 7 | 2012â2019 |
10 | Steeve Gustan | 44 | 9 | 2006â2013 |
Top goalscorers
Rank | Player | Goals | Caps | Ratio | Period |
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1 | KĂ©vin Parsemain | 35 | 56 | 0.63 | 2008â2022 |
2 | Patrick Percin | 19 | 58 | 0.33 | 1998â2010 |
3 | JosĂ©-Thierry Goron | 17 | 50 | 0.34 | 2002â2014 |
4 | Rodolphe Rano | 12 | 14 | 0.86 | 1996â2002 |
5 | Steeve Gustan | 9 | 44 | 0.2 | 2006â2013 |
StĂ©phane Abaul | 9 | 61 | 0.15 | 2010â2022 | |
7 | MickaĂ«l Biron | 7 | 15 | 0.47 | 2018âpresent |
Brighton Labeau | 7 | 18 | 0.39 | 2022âpresent | |
Jordy Delem | 7 | 47 | 0.15 | 2012â2019 | |
10 | Yann Girier-Dufournier | 6 | 11 | 0.55 | 2003â2006 |
Xavier Bullet | 6 | 29 | 0.21 | 2001â2008 | |
GaĂ«l Germany | 6 | 34 | 0.18 | 2003â2014 |
Competitive record
CONCACAF Gold Cup
Martinique has participated in eight of the seventeen CONCACAF Gold Cups contested. The team's first appearance in the competition was in 1993. The team was eliminated in the first round, however, not without procuring its first point in the competition after earning a 2â2 draw against Canada. Martinique's next appearance in the competition came in 2002. The team achieved its best performance reaching the quarterfinals where they lost to Canada 6â5 on penalties. The following year, Martinique appeared in the competition again, however, the team departed the tournament without scoring a goal.
CONCACAF Championship & Gold Cup record | Qualification record | |||||||||||||||
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Year | Result | Position | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | Squad | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | |
1963 | Not a CONCACAF member | Not a CONCACAF member | ||||||||||||||
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1991 | Did not qualify | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 5 | |||||||||
1993 | Group stage | 8th | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 14 | Squad | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 6 | |
1996 | Did not qualify | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | |||||||||
1998 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 5 | ||||||||||
2000 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 18 | 20 | ||||||||||
2002 | Quarter-finals | 6th | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | Squad | 7 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 20 | 5 | |
2003 | Group stage | 12th | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | Squad | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 10 | |
2005 | Did not qualify | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 3 | |||||||||
2007 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 12 | ||||||||||
2009 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 6 | ||||||||||
2011 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
2013 | Group stage | 10th | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | Squad | 11 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 34 | 10 | |
2015 | Did not qualify | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 19 | 11 | |||||||||
2017 | Group stage | 9th | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | Squad | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 2 | |
2019 | 12th | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 7 | Squad | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 2 | ||
2021 | 15th | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 12 | Squad | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 5 | ||
2023 | 11th | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 9 | Squad | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 10 | ||
Total | Quarter-finals | 8/27 | 23 | 5 | 2 | 16 | 26 | 58 | 105 | 56 | 24 | 25 | 220 | 119 |
- *Draws include knockout matches decided via penalty shoot-out.
- **Gold background colour indicates that the tournament was won. Red border colour indicates tournament was held on home soil.
CONCACAF Nations League
CONCACAF Nations League record | |||||||||||||||||||
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League | Finals | ||||||||||||||||||
Season | Division | Group | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | P/R | Finals | Result | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | Squad | |
2019â20 | A | C | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 2021 | Did not qualify | |||||||||
2022â23 | A | B | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 2023 | ||||||||||
2023â24 | A | A | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2024 | ||||||||||
2024â25 | A | A | To be determined | 2025 | To be determined | ||||||||||||||
Total | â | â | 12 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 17 | â | Total | 0 Titles | â | â | â | â | â | â | â |
CFU Caribbean Cup
From 1978â1985, Martinique participated in the CFU Championship, a precursor to the Caribbean Cup. Of the six championships played, Martinique featured three final rounds. Les Matinino won the competition twice in 1983 and 1985. Martinique appeared in fourteen Caribbean Cups. The Martinique team was the organization with the smallest population to have won the competition. Martinique won their first and only Caribbean Cup title in 1993. The tournament was played in Jamaica and Martinique defeated the hosts 6â5 on penalties in the final match. The following year, Martinique finished runner-up to Trinidad and Tobago. The team finished in third place on three occasions in 1992, 1996, and 2001.
CFU Championship & Caribbean Cup record | |||||||||
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Year | Result | Position | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | Squad |
1978 | Did not qualify | ||||||||
1979 | |||||||||
1981 | |||||||||
1983 | Champions | 1st | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | Squad |
1985 | Champions | 1st | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | Squad |
1988 | Runners-up | 2nd | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | Squad |
1989 | Did not qualify | ||||||||
1990 | Abandoned | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | Squad | |
1991 | Round 1 | 5th | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | Squad |
1992 | Third place | 3rd | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 6 | Squad |
1993 | Champions | 1st | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 3 | Squad |
1994 | Runners-up | 2nd | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 10 | Squad |
1995 | Did not qualify | ||||||||
1996 | Third place | 3rd | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 4 | Squad |
1997 | Round 1 | 5th | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | Squad |
1998 | 5th | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 8 | Squad | |
1999 | Did not qualify | ||||||||
2001 | Third place | 3rd | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 8 | Squad |
2005 | Did not qualify | ||||||||
2007 | Round 1 | 6th | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 8 | Squad |
2008 | Did not qualify | ||||||||
2010 | Round 1 | 7th | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | Squad |
2012 | Fourth place | 4th | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 3 | Squad |
2014 | Round 1 | 6th | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | Squad |
2017 | Fourth place | 4th | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | Squad |
Total | 3 Titles | 17/25 | 57 | 25 | 13 | 19 | 83 | 70 | â |
- Play was suspended when Jamaat al Muslimeen attempted a coup d'Ă©tat of the government of Trinidad and Tobago. The tournament was abandoned altogether after Tropical storm Arthur forced the cancellation of the final round of games. Martinique were to meet Trinidad and Tobago in the final.
Honours
- CFU Championship & Caribbean Cup:
- Coupe de l'Outre-Mer:
- Winners (1): 2010
References
- Elo rankings change compared to one year ago. "World Football Elo Ratings". eloratings.net. 11 September 2024. Retrieved 11 September 2024.
- "Allez Matinino!". Ligue de Football de la Martinique (in French). 18 August 2010. Archived from the original on 15 August 2012. Retrieved 18 December 2017.
- "Matinino en Présentation". Bondamanjak (in French). 8 September 2010. Archived from the original on 21 November 2010. Retrieved 4 October 2010.
- "Guatemala 3-1 Martinique (Sep 5, 2024) Final Score". ESPN. Retrieved 6 September 2024.
- "Marc COLLAT a dévoilé aujourd'hui sa pré-liste de 25 joueurs retenus pour les deux prochaines rencontres de Concacaf Nation League face au Guatemala et au Guyana". liguefoot-martinique.fff.fr/ (in French). 28 August 2024.
- "Martinica vs. Guyana - 9 settembre 2024 - Soccerway". 9 September 2024.
- "Martinique". National Football Teams. Archived from the original on 28 March 2023. Retrieved 8 August 2022.
- It is unsure if the tournament was completed, but some sources state that Trinidad and Tobago defeated Martinique 3â0 in the final.
External links
- Official website (in French)
- Team profile on national-football-teams.com