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Martinique
Shirt badge/Association crest
Nickname(s) Les Matinino (The Matinino)
Association Ligue de football de la Martinique
Confederation CONCACAF (North America)
Sub-confederation CFU (Caribbean)
Head coach Marc Collat
Captain Daniel Hérelle
Most caps Daniel Hérelle (97)
Top scorer Kévin Parsemain (35)
Home stadium Stade Pierre Aliker de Dillon
FIFA code MTQ
First colours
Second colours
Elo ranking
Current 94 Increase 5 (3 March 2019)
Highest 64 (14 April 1994)
Lowest 125 (September 2011, March 2012)
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
Appearances 8 (first in 1993)
Best result Quarter-finals (2002)
Medal record
CFU Caribbean Cup
Gold 1983 French Guiana Team
Gold 1985 Barbados Team
Gold 1993 Jamaica Team
Silver 1994 Trinidad and Tobago Team
Bronze 1988 Martinique Team
Bronze 1992 Trinidad and Tobago Team
Bronze 1996 Trinidad and Tobago Team
Bronze 2001 Trinidad and Tobago Team

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.

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 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

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

2024

Players

Current squad

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

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

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1GK Yannis Clementia (1997-07-05) 5 July 1997 (age 27) 12 0 France Caen
1GK Théo De Percin (2001-02-01) 1 February 2001 (age 23) 1 0 France Auxerre
2DF Florent Poulolo (1997-02-02) 2 February 1997 (age 27) 13 0 Czech Republic Sigma Olomouc
2DF Jonathan Rivierez (1989-05-18) 18 May 1989 (age 35) 11 1 France FBBP01
2DF Jean-Claude Junior Michalet (2000-04-08) 8 April 2000 (age 24) 8 2 Martinique Golden Lion
2DF Florian Lapis (1993-08-08) 8 August 1993 (age 31) 6 1 France Versailles
2DF Damien Dussaut (1994-11-08) 8 November 1994 (age 30) 3 0 Romania Farul Constanța
2DF Joris Moutachy (1997-11-04) 4 November 1997 (age 27) 2 0 Lithuania Žalgiris Vilnius
3MF Kevin Appin (1998-01-20) 20 January 1998 (age 26) 5 0 Spain Burgos
3MF Tarik Cavelan (2001-09-26) 26 September 2001 (age 23) 5 0 Martinique Club Franciscain
3MF Mathis Priam (2002-02-09) 9 February 2002 (age 22) 4 0 Martinique Samaritaine
3MF Marvin Bellance (1998-11-15) 15 November 1998 (age 26) 0 0 Martinique Golden Lion
4FW Johnny Marajo (1993-10-12) 12 October 1993 (age 31) 27 2 Martinique Club Franciscain
4FW Mickaël Biron (1997-08-26) 26 August 1997 (age 27) 15 7 Belgium RWDM47
4FW Brighton Labeau (1996-01-01) 1 January 1996 (age 28) 14 4 Switzerland Lausanne-Sport
4FW Killian Polomat (2001-02-23) 23 February 2001 (age 23) 5 0 Martinique Club Colonial
4FW Alvyin Lamasine (2001-07-07) 7 July 2001 (age 23) 1 0 Martinique Golden Lion
4FW Rudy Varane 0 0 Martinique Club Péléen

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
GK Emmanuel Vermignon (1989-01-20) 20 January 1989 (age 35) 19 0 Martinique Club Colonial v.  El Salvador, 17 October 2023
GK Florian Landry (2003-02-08) 8 February 2003 (age 21) 0 0 Martinique RC Saint-Joseph v.  El Salvador, 17 October 2023
DF Ambroise Félicitet (1993-05-29) 29 May 1993 (age 31) 6 0 Martinique Aiglon v.  El Salvador, 17 October 2023
DF Davy Singama (2001-01-21) 21 January 2001 (age 23) 3 1 Martinique New Star Ducos v.  El Salvador, 17 October 2023
DF Rosario Latouchent (1996-03-21) 21 March 1996 (age 28) 1 0 Romania Oțelul Galați v.  El Salvador, 17 October 2023
DF Jérémy Corinus (1997-03-16) 16 March 1997 (age 27) 2 0 Cyprus Othellos v.  Curaçao, 10 September 2023
DF Lucas Larade (1999-06-26) 26 June 1999 (age 25) 2 0 Norway FK Jerv v.  Curaçao, 10 September 2023
DF Boris Moltenis (1999-05-08) 8 May 1999 (age 25) 2 0 France Sochaux v.  Curaçao, 10 September 2023
DF Evan Salines (1998-03-26) 26 March 1998 (age 26) 2 0 Martinique Golden Lion v.  Curaçao, 10 September 2023
DF Yordan Thimon (1996-09-10) 10 September 1996 (age 28) 13 0 Martinique Golden Lion v.  Costa Rica, 4 July 2023
DF Patrick Burner (1996-04-11) 11 April 1996 (age 28) 10 4 France Nîmes v.  Costa Rica, 4 July 2023
DF Ronny Labonne (1997-09-14) 14 September 1997 (age 27) 5 0 France Nîmes v.  Costa Rica, 4 July 2023
MF Cyril Mandouki (1991-08-21) 21 August 1991 (age 33) 13 1 France Paris FC v.  El Salvador, 17 October 2023
MF Carlo Rabathaly (2000-04-16) 16 April 2000 (age 24) 7 1 Martinique Diamantinoise v.  El Salvador, 17 October 2023
MF Norman Grelet (1993-07-14) 14 July 1993 (age 31) 5 0 Martinique Golden Lion v.  El Salvador, 17 October 2023
MF Daniel Hérelle (captain) (1988-10-17) 17 October 1988 (age 36) 97 3 Martinique Samaritaine v.  Curaçao, 10 September 2023
MF Jonathan Mexique (1995-03-10) 10 March 1995 (age 29) 9 1 France Châteauroux v.  Costa Rica, 4 July 2023
MF Ghislain Arbaut (1999-08-16) 16 August 1999 (age 25) 7 0 Martinique Assaut v.  Costa Rica, 4 July 2023
MF Thomas Ephestion (1995-06-09) 9 June 1995 (age 29) 6 0 Hungary Mezőkövesdi v.  Costa Rica, 4 July 2023
FW Andy Marny (1995-07-16) 16 July 1995 (age 29) 15 1 Martinique Club Colonial v.  El Salvador, 17 October 2023
FW Enrick Reuperné (1998-08-03) 3 August 1998 (age 26) 14 0 Martinique Assaut v.  El Salvador, 17 October 2023
FW Gabriel Bilon (1997-12-19) 19 December 1997 (age 26) 5 1 Martinique Golden Star v.  El Salvador, 17 October 2023
FW Mael Crifar (2002-06-28) 28 June 2002 (age 22) 2 0 Martinique Aiglon v.  El Salvador, 17 October 2023
FW Karl Fabien (2000-08-01) 1 August 2000 (age 24) 10 3 France Vierzon v.  Curaçao, 10 September 2023
FW Kévin Fortuné (1989-08-06) 6 August 1989 (age 35) 15 4 France Orléans v.  Costa Rica, 4 July 2023
FW Stévyn Baker (2001-01-17) 17 January 2001 (age 23) 1 0 Martinique Diamantinoise v.  Costa Rica, 4 July 2023

Player records

Players in bold are still active with Martinique.

Most appearances

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

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

CONCACAF Gold Cup

Main article: Martinique at the 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 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
El Salvador 1963 Not a CONCACAF member Not a CONCACAF member
Guatemala 1965
Honduras 1967
Costa Rica 1969
Trinidad and Tobago 1971
Haiti 1973
Mexico 1977
Honduras 1981
1985
1989
United States 1991 Did not qualify 5 2 1 2 8 5
United States Mexico 1993 Group stage 8th 3 0 1 2 3 14 Squad 7 5 2 0 15 6
United States 1996 Did not qualify 3 1 1 1 5 4
United States 1998 6 5 0 1 19 5
United States 2000 9 4 0 5 18 20
United States 2002 Quarter-finals 6th 3 1 1 1 2 3 Squad 7 5 1 2 20 5
United States Mexico 2003 Group stage 12th 2 0 0 2 0 3 Squad 6 3 1 2 16 10
United States 2005 Did not qualify 5 2 2 1 7 3
United States 2007 9 5 1 3 11 12
United States 2009 5 3 1 1 10 6
United States 2011 3 0 1 2 1 3
United States 2013 Group stage 10th 3 1 0 2 2 4 Squad 11 5 5 1 34 10
United States Canada 2015 Did not qualify 9 5 3 1 19 11
United States 2017 Group stage 9th 3 1 0 2 4 6 Squad 6 5 1 0 17 2
United States Costa Rica Jamaica 2019 12th 3 1 0 2 5 7 Squad 4 4 0 0 10 2
United States 2021 15th 3 0 0 3 3 12 Squad 4 0 3 1 4 5
United States Canada 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
Season Division Group Pld W D* L GF GA P/R Rank
United States 2019−20 A C 4 0 3 1 4 5 Same position 7th
United States 2022–23 A B 4 0 1 3 1 9 Same position 11th
United States 2023–24 A A 4 2 1 1 2 3 Same position 9th
Total 12 2 5 5 7 17 9th

CFU Caribbean Cup

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
Suriname 1978 Did not qualify
Suriname 1979
Puerto Rico 1981
French Guiana 1983 Champions 1st 3 2 1 0 5 1 Squad
Barbados 1985 Champions 1st 3 2 1 0 5 2 Squad
Martinique 1988 Runners-up 2nd 3 1 1 1 4 6 Squad
Barbados 1989 Did not qualify
Trinidad and Tobago 1990 Abandoned 2 1 1 0 4 2 Squad
Jamaica 1991 Round 1 5th 3 1 1 1 4 2 Squad
Trinidad and Tobago 1992 Third place 3rd 5 2 1 2 10 6 Squad
Jamaica 1993 Champions 1st 5 3 2 0 8 3 Squad
Trinidad and Tobago 1994 Runners-up 2nd 5 3 1 1 12 10 Squad
Cayman IslandsJamaica 1995 Did not qualify
Trinidad and Tobago 1996 Third place 3rd 5 2 1 2 6 4 Squad
Antigua and BarbudaSaint Kitts and Nevis 1997 Round 1 5th 2 1 0 1 2 3 Squad
JamaicaTrinidad and Tobago 1998 5th 3 1 0 2 7 8 Squad
Trinidad and Tobago 1999 Did not qualify
Trinidad and Tobago 2001 Third place 3rd 5 3 0 2 6 8 Squad
Barbados 2005 Did not qualify
Trinidad and Tobago 2007 Round 1 6th 3 1 0 2 4 8 Squad
Jamaica 2008 Did not qualify
Martinique 2010 Round 1 7th 3 0 1 2 1 3 Squad
Antigua and Barbuda 2012 Fourth place 4th 5 2 2 1 5 3 Squad
Jamaica 2014 Round 1 6th 3 1 1 1 3 4 Squad
Martinique 2017 Fourth place 4th 2 0 0 2 1 3 Squad
Total 3 Titles 17/25 57 25 13 19 83 70 —

Honours

  • CFU Championship & Caribbean Cup:
    • Winners (3): 1983, 1985, 1993
  • Coupe de l'Outre-Mer:
    • Winners (1): 2010

See also

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