 Logo of
2021–22 season | |
| Founded | 15 September 2022 |
|---|---|
| Country | Bangladesh |
| Confederation | AFC |
| Number of teams | 12 |
| Level on pyramid | 1 |
| Current champions |
Abahani Limited Dhaka U-18 (1 title) ( 2023–24) |
| Most championships |
Abahani Limited Dhaka U-18 Sheikh Jamal DC U-18 (1 title each) |
| Website |
www |
| Current: 2023–24 BFF U-18 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]
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]
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.
| Edition | Season | Champions | Runners–up | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2021–22 | Sheikh Jamal DC U-18 | Bashundhara Kings U-18 | [7] |
| 2nd | 2023–24 | Abahani Limited Dhaka U-18 | Fortis FC U-18 | [8] |
| Club |
Titles | Runners–up | Winning seasons | Runners–up seasons |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheikh Jamal DC U-18 | 1 | 2021–22 | ||
| Bashundhara Kings U-18 | 1 | 2021–22 | ||
| Dhaka Abahani Limited U-18 | 1 | 2023–24 | ||
| Fortis FC U-18 | 1 | 2023–24 |
- As of 2023–24 season.
| Team | Location |
|---|---|
| Bangladesh Police FC | Dhaka |
| Bashundhara Kings | Dhaka |
| Brothers Union | Dhaka |
| Dhaka Abahani Ltd. | Dhaka ( Dhanmondi) |
| Dhaka Mohammedan SC Ltd. | Dhaka |
| Lt. Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club Ltd. | Dhaka ( Dhanmondi) |
| Fortis FC | Dhaka |
| Rahmatganj MFS | Dhaka ( Old Dhaka) |
| Sheikh Russel KC | Dhaka |
- As of 16 July 2024
| Season | Total Goals | Matches played | Average per Game |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–22 | 160 | 55 | 2.91 |
| 2023–24 | 66 | 32 | 2.06 |
- As of 16 July 2024
| Year | Player | Club | Goals | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–22 |
 Naymul Talukdar |
Muktijoddha SKC U-18 | 11 | [7] |
| 2023–24 |
Md Yeasin Arafat Sifat |
Abahani Limited Dhaka U-18 | 6 | [9] |
| Season | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2021–22 |
Mr. Joy Dash
|
Sheikh Jamal U-18 |
- ^ "Flying start for Bashundhara in BFF U-18 Football League - Sports". The Daily Observer. Retrieved 2022-09-18.
- ^ "Muktijoddha SKC makes winning start in BFF U-18 Football League | Sports". BSS. Retrieved 2022-09-18.
- ^ "বয়সভিত্তিক ফুটবলের ২ আয়োজন নিয়ে আসছে বাফুফে". dhakapost.com.
- ^ টুর্নামেন্ট নয়, অনূর্ধ্ব-১৮ লিগ হচ্ছে এবার. jagonews24.com (in Bengali).
- ^ সেপ্টেম্বরে বিপিএল ও বিসিএল ক্লাগুলোর বয়স ভিত্তিক লিগ!. offsidebangladesh.com (in Bengali). July 29, 2022.
- ^ "Age-verification process dents BFF's youth league prospects". The Daily Star. August 31, 2022.
- ^ a b "অনূর্ধ্ব-১৮ ফুটবল লিগ চ্যাম্পিয়ন শেখ জামাল". www.banglanews24.com (in Bengali). 19 October 2022. Retrieved 26 July 2024.
- ^ "ছোটদের লিগে আবাহনী চ্যাম্পিয়ন". www.kalbela.com (in Bengali). 16 July 2024. Retrieved 26 July 2024.
- ^ "লীগের সেরা গোলদাতা আবাহনীর মো:ইয়াসিন আরাফাত সিফাত". www.bd-pratidin.com (in Bengali). 17 July 2024. Retrieved 26 July 2024.
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| Youth leagues | |||||
| Regional cup | |||||
| International cup | |||||
| Continental cups |
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| Youth cups | |||||
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| Rivalries | |||||
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Logo of
2021–22 season | |
| Founded | 15 September 2022 |
|---|---|
| Country | Bangladesh |
| Confederation | AFC |
| Number of teams | 12 |
| Level on pyramid | 1 |
| Current champions |
Abahani Limited Dhaka U-18 (1 title) ( 2023–24) |
| Most championships |
Abahani Limited Dhaka U-18 Sheikh Jamal DC U-18 (1 title each) |
| Website |
www |
| Current: 2023–24 BFF U-18 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]
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]
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.
| Edition | Season | Champions | Runners–up | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2021–22 | Sheikh Jamal DC U-18 | Bashundhara Kings U-18 | [7] |
| 2nd | 2023–24 | Abahani Limited Dhaka U-18 | Fortis FC U-18 | [8] |
| Club |
Titles | Runners–up | Winning seasons | Runners–up seasons |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheikh Jamal DC U-18 | 1 | 2021–22 | ||
| Bashundhara Kings U-18 | 1 | 2021–22 | ||
| Dhaka Abahani Limited U-18 | 1 | 2023–24 | ||
| Fortis FC U-18 | 1 | 2023–24 |
- As of 2023–24 season.
| Team | Location |
|---|---|
| Bangladesh Police FC | Dhaka |
| Bashundhara Kings | Dhaka |
| Brothers Union | Dhaka |
| Dhaka Abahani Ltd. | Dhaka ( Dhanmondi) |
| Dhaka Mohammedan SC Ltd. | Dhaka |
| Lt. Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club Ltd. | Dhaka ( Dhanmondi) |
| Fortis FC | Dhaka |
| Rahmatganj MFS | Dhaka ( Old Dhaka) |
| Sheikh Russel KC | Dhaka |
- As of 16 July 2024
| Season | Total Goals | Matches played | Average per Game |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–22 | 160 | 55 | 2.91 |
| 2023–24 | 66 | 32 | 2.06 |
- As of 16 July 2024
| Year | Player | Club | Goals | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–22 |
Naymul Talukdar |
Muktijoddha SKC U-18 | 11 | [7] |
| 2023–24 |
Md Yeasin Arafat Sifat |
Abahani Limited Dhaka U-18 | 6 | [9] |
| Season | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2021–22 |
Mr. Joy Dash
|
Sheikh Jamal U-18 |
- ^ "Flying start for Bashundhara in BFF U-18 Football League - Sports". The Daily Observer. Retrieved 2022-09-18.
- ^ "Muktijoddha SKC makes winning start in BFF U-18 Football League | Sports". BSS. Retrieved 2022-09-18.
- ^ "বয়সভিত্তিক ফুটবলের ২ আয়োজন নিয়ে আসছে বাফুফে". dhakapost.com.
- ^ টুর্নামেন্ট নয়, অনূর্ধ্ব-১৮ লিগ হচ্ছে এবার. jagonews24.com (in Bengali).
- ^ সেপ্টেম্বরে বিপিএল ও বিসিএল ক্লাগুলোর বয়স ভিত্তিক লিগ!. offsidebangladesh.com (in Bengali). July 29, 2022.
- ^ "Age-verification process dents BFF's youth league prospects". The Daily Star. August 31, 2022.
- ^ a b "অনূর্ধ্ব-১৮ ফুটবল লিগ চ্যাম্পিয়ন শেখ জামাল". www.banglanews24.com (in Bengali). 19 October 2022. Retrieved 26 July 2024.
- ^ "ছোটদের লিগে আবাহনী চ্যাম্পিয়ন". www.kalbela.com (in Bengali). 16 July 2024. Retrieved 26 July 2024.
- ^ "লীগের সেরা গোলদাতা আবাহনীর মো:ইয়াসিন আরাফাত সিফাত". www.bd-pratidin.com (in Bengali). 17 July 2024. Retrieved 26 July 2024.
| National teams |
| ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National leagues |
| ||||
| Domestic cups | |||||
| Regional leagues | |||||
| Youth leagues | |||||
| Regional cup | |||||
| International cup | |||||
| Continental cups |
| ||||
| Youth cups | |||||
| Defunct Leagues | |||||
| Defunct cups | |||||
| Rivalries | |||||