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Martinique national football team

Summary

The Martinique national football team (French: Équipe 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: Fédération 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.[2][3]

Martinique
Shirt badge/Association crest
Nickname(s)Les Matinino (The Matinino)
AssociationLigue de football de la Martinique
ConfederationCONCACAF (North America)
Sub-confederationCFU (Caribbean)
Head coachMarc Collat
CaptainDaniel Hérelle
Most capsDaniel Hérelle (97)
Top scorerKévin Parsemain (35)
Home stadiumStade Pierre Aliker de Dillon
FIFA codeMTQ
First colours
Second colours
First international
 Barbados 3–2 Martinique Martinique
(Martinique; 11 February 1931)
Biggest win
 Martinique 16–0 British Virgin Islands 
(Le Lamentin, Martinqiue; 5 September 2012)
Biggest defeat
 Mexico 9–0 Martinique 
(Mexico City, Mexico; 11 July 1993)
Gold Cup
Appearances8 (first in 1993)
Best resultQuarter-finals (2002)
Medal record
CFU Caribbean Cup
Gold medal – first place 1983 French Guiana Team
Gold medal – first place 1985 Barbados Team
Gold medal – first place 1993 Jamaica Team
Silver medal – second place 1994 Trinidad and Tobago Team
Bronze medal – third place 1988 Martinique Team
Bronze medal – third place 1992 Trinidad and Tobago Team
Bronze medal – third place 1996 Trinidad and Tobago Team
Bronze medal – third place 2001 Trinidad and Tobago Team

Overview edit

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 Réunion 5–3 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 6–5 on penalties.

Results and fixtures edit

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 edit

16 June 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup qualification Martinique   3–1   Saint Lucia Fort Lauderdale, United States
19:00 UTC−4
Report
Stadium: DRV PNK Stadium
Referee: Reon Radix (Grenada)
20 June 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup qualification Martinique   2–0   Puerto Rico Fort Lauderdale, United States
19:00 UTC−4
Stadium: DRV PNK Stadium
Referee: Rubiel Vázquez (United States)
Note: Martinique advance to 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup
26 June 2023 Gold Cup El Salvador   1–2   Martinique Fort Lauderdale, United States
18:30 UTC−4
Report
Stadium: DRV PNK Stadium
Attendance: 10,101
Referee: Adonai Escobedo (Mexico)
30 June 2023 Gold Cup Martinique   1–2   Panama Harrison, United States
18:30 UTC−4
Report
Stadium: Red Bull Arena
Attendance: 22,615
Referee: Saíd Martínez (Honduras)
4 July 2023 Gold Cup Costa Rica   6–4   Martinique Harrison, United States
20:30 UTC−3
Report
Stadium: Red Bull Arena
Attendance: 21,531
Referee: Bryan López (Guatemala)
7 September 2023–24 Nations League Panama   3–0   Martinique Panama City, Panama
19:00 UTC−5
Report Stadium: Estadio Rommel Fernández
Referee: Marco Ortiz (Mexico)
10 September 2023–24 Nations League Martinique   1–0   Curaçao Fort-de-France, Martinique
20:00 UTC−4
Report Stadium: Stade Pierre-Aliker
Referee: Juan Gabriel Calderón (Costa Rica)
13 October 2023–24 Nations League Martinique   1–0   El Salvador Fort-de-France, Martinique
19:00 UTC−4
Report Stadium: Stade Pierre-Aliker
Attendance: 877
Referee: César Ramos (Mexico)
17 October 2023–24 Nations League El Salvador   0–0   Martinique San Salvador, El Salvador
19:00 UTC−6 Report Stadium: Estadio Jorge "El Mágico" González
Referee: Drew Fischer (Canada)

2024 edit

24 March 2024 Friendly Suriname   1–1   Martinique Almere, The Netherlands
 Report
Stadium: Yanmar Stadion

Players edit

Current squad edit

The following players were called up for the friendly match against Suriname in March 2024.[4]

Caps and goals as of 17 October 2023, after the second match against El Salvador.[5]

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1GK Yannis Clementia (1997-07-05) 5 July 1997 (age 26) 12 0   Caen
1GK Théo De Percin (2001-02-01) 1 February 2001 (age 23) 1 0   Auxerre
2DF Florent Poulolo (1997-02-02) 2 February 1997 (age 27) 13 0   Sigma Olomouc
2DF Jonathan Rivierez (1989-05-18) 18 May 1989 (age 34) 11 1   FBBP01
2DF Jean-Claude Junior Michalet (2000-04-08) 8 April 2000 (age 24) 8 2   Golden Lion
2DF Florian Lapis (1993-08-08) 8 August 1993 (age 30) 6 1   Versailles
2DF Damien Dussaut (1994-11-08) 8 November 1994 (age 29) 3 0   Farul Constanța
2DF Joris Moutachy (1997-11-04) 4 November 1997 (age 26) 2 0   Žalgiris Vilnius
3MF Kevin Appin (1998-01-20) 20 January 1998 (age 26) 5 0   Burgos
3MF Tarik Cavelan (2001-09-26) 26 September 2001 (age 22) 5 0   Club Franciscain
3MF Mathis Priam (2002-02-09) 9 February 2002 (age 22) 4 0   Samaritaine
3MF Marvin Bellance (1998-11-15) 15 November 1998 (age 25) 0 0   Golden Lion
4FW Johnny Marajo (1993-10-12) 12 October 1993 (age 30) 27 2   Club Franciscain
4FW Mickaël Biron (1997-08-26) 26 August 1997 (age 26) 15 7   RWDM47
4FW Brighton Labeau (1996-01-01) 1 January 1996 (age 28) 14 4   Lausanne-Sport
4FW Killian Polomat (2001-02-23) 23 February 2001 (age 23) 5 0   Club Colonial
4FW Alvyin Lamasine (2001-07-07) 7 July 2001 (age 22) 1 0   Golden Lion
4FW Rudy Varane 0 0   Club Péléen

Recent call-ups edit

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
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 Ambroise Félicitet (1993-05-29) 29 May 1993 (age 30) 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   Oțelul Galați v.   El Salvador, 17 October 2023
DF Jérémy Corinus (1997-03-16) 16 March 1997 (age 27) 2 0   Othellos v.   Curaçao, 10 September 2023
DF Lucas Larade (1999-06-26) 26 June 1999 (age 24) 2 0   FK Jerv v.   Curaçao, 10 September 2023
DF Boris Moltenis (1999-05-08) 8 May 1999 (age 24) 2 0   Sochaux v.   Curaçao, 10 September 2023
DF Evan Salines (1998-03-26) 26 March 1998 (age 26) 2 0   Golden Lion v.   Curaçao, 10 September 2023
DF Yordan Thimon (1996-09-10) 10 September 1996 (age 27) 13 0   Golden Lion v.   Costa Rica, 4 July 2023
DF Patrick Burner (1996-04-11) 11 April 1996 (age 28) 10 4   Nîmes v.   Costa Rica, 4 July 2023
DF Ronny Labonne (1997-09-14) 14 September 1997 (age 26) 5 0   Nîmes v.   Costa Rica, 4 July 2023
MF Cyril Mandouki (1991-08-21) 21 August 1991 (age 32) 13 1   Paris FC 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
MF Norman Grelet (1993-07-14) 14 July 1993 (age 30) 5 0   Golden Lion v.   El Salvador, 17 October 2023
MF Daniel Hérelle (captain) (1988-10-17) 17 October 1988 (age 35) 97 3   Samaritaine v.   Curaçao, 10 September 2023
MF Jonathan Mexique (1995-03-10) 10 March 1995 (age 29) 9 1   Châteauroux v.   Costa Rica, 4 July 2023
MF Ghislain Arbaut (1999-08-16) 16 August 1999 (age 24) 7 0   Assaut v.   Costa Rica, 4 July 2023
MF Thomas Ephestion (1995-06-09) 9 June 1995 (age 28) 6 0   Mezőkövesdi v.   Costa Rica, 4 July 2023
FW Andy Marny (1995-07-16) 16 July 1995 (age 28) 15 1   Club Colonial v.   El Salvador, 17 October 2023
FW Enrick Reuperné (1998-08-03) 3 August 1998 (age 25) 14 0   Assaut v.   El Salvador, 17 October 2023
FW Gabriel Bilon (1997-12-19) 19 December 1997 (age 26) 5 1   Golden Star v.   El Salvador, 17 October 2023
FW Mael Crifar (2002-06-28) 28 June 2002 (age 21) 2 0   Aiglon v.   El Salvador, 17 October 2023
FW Karl Fabien (2000-08-01) 1 August 2000 (age 23) 10 3   Vierzon v.   Curaçao, 10 September 2023
FW Kévin Fortuné (1989-08-06) 6 August 1989 (age 34) 15 4   Orléans v.   Costa Rica, 4 July 2023
FW Stévyn Baker (2001-01-17) 17 January 2001 (age 23) 1 0   Diamantinoise v.   Costa Rica, 4 July 2023

Player records edit

As of 17 October 2023[6]
Players in bold are still active with Martinique.

Most appearances edit

Rank Player Caps Goals Period
1 Daniel Hérelle 97 3 2006–present
2 Sébastien Crétinoir 66 3 2004–2021
3 Stéphane Abaul 61 9 2010–2022
4 Karl Vitulin 60 2 2010–2023
5 Patrick Percin 58 19 1998–2010
6 Kévin Parsemain 56 35 2008–2022
7 José-Thierry Goron 50 17 1998–2010
Eddy Heurlié 50 0 2001–2010
9 Jordy Delem 47 7 2012–2019
10 Steeve Gustan 44 9 2006–2013

Top goalscorers edit

Rank Player Goals Caps Ratio Period
1 Kévin Parsemain 35 56 0.63 2008–2022
2 Patrick Percin 19 58 0.33 1998–2010
3 José-Thierry Goron 17 50 0.34 2002–2014
4 Rodolphe Rano 12 14 0.86 1996–2002
5 Steeve Gustan 9 44 0.2 2006–2013
Stéphane Abaul 9 61 0.15 2010–2022
7 Mickaël Biron 7 15 0.47 2018–present
Jordy Delem 7 47 0.15 2012–2019
9 Yann Girier-Dufournier 6 11 0.55 2003–2006
Xavier Bullet 6 29 0.21 2001–2008
Gaël Germany 6 34 0.18 2003–2014

Competitive record edit

CONCACAF Gold Cup edit

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 2–2 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 6–5 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
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
  1965
  1967
  1969
  1971
  1973
  1977
  1981
1985
1989
  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 edit

CONCACAF Nations League record
League Finals
Season Division Group Pld W D L GF GA P/R Finals Result Pld W D L GF GA Squad
2019–20 A C 4 0 3 1 4 5     2021 Did not qualify
2022–23 A B 4 0 1 3 1 9     2023
2023–24 A A 4 2 1 1 2 3     2024
2024–25 A To be determined   2025 To be determined
Total — — 12 2 5 5 7 17 — Total 0 Titles — — — — — — —

CFU Caribbean Cup edit

From 1978–1985, 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 6–5 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
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[7] Runners-up 2nd 3 1 1 1 4 6 Squad
  1989 Did not qualify
  1990 Abandoned [n 1] 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 —
  1. ^ Play was suspended when Jamaat al Muslimeen attempted a coup d'état 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 edit

References edit

  1. ^ Elo rankings change compared to one year ago. "World Football Elo Ratings". eloratings.net. 27 March 2024. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
  2. ^ "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.
  3. ^ "Matinino en Présentation". Bondamanjak (in French). 8 September 2010. Archived from the original on 21 November 2010. Retrieved 4 October 2010.
  4. ^ "La liste des joueurs convoqués par Marc COLLAT pour défendre nos couleurs le dimanche 24 mars en Hollande face au Suriname". Facebook (in French). Retrieved 17 March 2024.
  5. ^ "Game Details". 17 October 2023.
  6. ^ "Martinique". National Football Teams. Archived from the original on 28 March 2023. Retrieved 8 August 2022.
  7. ^ It is unsure if the tournament was completed, but some sources state that Trinidad and Tobago defeated Martinique 3–0 in the final.

External links edit

  • Official website (in French)
  • Team profile on national-football-teams.com

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