BFF U-18 Football League
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 Logo of 2021–22 season | |
| Founded | 15 September 2022 |
|---|---|
| Country | Bangladesh |
| Confederation | AFC |
| Number of clubs | 9 |
| Level on pyramid | 1 |
| Current champions | Dhaka Abahani U-18 (1 title) (2023–24) |
| Most championships | Dhaka Abahani 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 clubs in the country's top-tier football league, the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).[4][5] The league is eligible for 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 | [7] |
| 2nd | 2023–24 | Dhaka Abahani U-18 | Fortis FC U-18 | [8] |
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 | ||
| Dhaka Abahani U-18 | 1 | 2023–24 | ||
| Fortis FC U-18 | 1 | 2023–24 |
Current teams
- As of 2023–24 season.
| Team | Location |
|---|---|
| Bangladesh Police FC | Dhaka |
| Bashundhara Kings | Dhaka |
| Brothers Union | Dhaka |
| Dhaka Abahani | Dhaka (Dhanmondi) |
| Mohammedan SC | Dhaka |
| Lt. Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club Ltd. | Dhaka (Dhanmondi) |
| Fortis FC | Dhaka |
| Rahmatganj MFS | Dhaka (Old Dhaka) |
| Sheikh Russel KC | Dhaka |
Stats and players
Seasonal statistics
- 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 |
Top scorers
- 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] |