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The French Guiana national football team (French: Sélection de Guyane de football) is the regional football team of the French overseas department and region of French Guiana, and is controlled by the Ligue de football de la Guyane, the local branch of the French Football Federation.

French Guiana
Shirt badge/Association crest
Nickname(s)Les Yana Dòkòs
(The Yana Dòkòs)
AssociationLigue de Football de la Guyane
ConfederationCONCACAF (North America)
Sub-confederationCFU (Caribbean)
Head coachJean-Claude Darcheville
CaptainDonovan Léon
Most capsRhudy Evens (63)
Top scorerGary Pigrée (16)
Home stadiumStade Georges-Chaumet
FIFA codeGUF
First colours
Second colours
First international
French Guiana 1–3 Suriname
(French Guiana; 1 January 1936)
Biggest win
Unofficial
 French Guiana 11–1 Saint Pierre and Miquelon 
(Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône, France; 26 September 2012)
Official
 French Guiana 6–0 British Virgin Islands 
(Oranjestad, Aruba; 30 May 2014)
 Turks and Caicos Islands 0–6 French Guiana 
(Oranjestad, Aruba; 1 June 2014)
Biggest defeat
Suriname 9–0 French Guiana
(Surinam; 2 March 1947)
Gold Cup
Appearances1 (first in 2017)
Best resultGroup stage (2017)
Caribbean Cup
Appearances5 (first in 1983)
Best resultThird place (1983, 2017)
Medal record
CFU Caribbean Cup
Bronze medal – third place 1983 French Guiana Team
Bronze medal – third place 2017 Martinique Team

Overview

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As an overseas department of the French Republic, it is an integral part of France and thus not a member of FIFA. French Guiana is therefore not eligible to enter a team in the World Cup independent of France. As full citizens of France, indistinguishable from any other French citizen, French Guianans are eligible to play for the France national football team.

Bernard Lama, Mike Maignan and Florent Malouda are three examples of Guianese players who have played for the France national team; Maignan is currently the first choice goalkeeper for the France national team and won the UEFA Nations league 2020–21 with the team; Lama was a member of the 1998 World Cup and UEFA Euro 2000 winning squads while Malouda played for the French team that finished runner-up in the 2006 World Cup.

CONCACAF

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However, French Guiana is a member of CONCACAF and CFU, and thus eligible for all competitions organized by both. For any purpose outside of World Cup competition, all of the regional continental confederations may allow teams to be entered by territories that are de jure part of a country the bulk of which is located in a different continental confederation region.

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."

Results and fixtures

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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

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12 September 2023–24 Nations League French Guiana   0–2   Belize Remire-Montjoly, French Guiana
16:30 UTC−3 Report
  • Polanco   64'
  • Cappello   68'
 Stadium: Stade Municipal Dr. Edmard Lama
Referee: Hakeem Harvey (Saint Kitts and Nevis)
13 October 2023–24 Nations League Saint Vincent and the Grenadines   1–4   French Guiana Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
15:30 UTC−4
Report
Stadium: Arnos Vale Stadium
Attendance: 2,500
Referee: Steffon Dewar (Jamaica)
16 October 2023–24 Nations League French Guiana   3–2   Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Fort-de-France, Martinique
19:00 UTC−4
Report
Stadium: Stade Pierre-Aliker
Referee: Pierre-Luc Lauzière (Canada)
17 November 2023–24 Nations League Belize   1–0   French Guiana Belmopan, Belize
20:00 UTC−6
Report Stadium: FFB Stadium
Referee: Jefferson Escobar (Honduras)
21 November 2023–24 Nations League French Guiana   3–0   Bermuda Fort-de-France, Martinique
15:00 UTC−4
Report Stadium: Stade Pierre-Aliker
Referee: José Torres (Puerto Rico)

2024

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23 March Friendly French Guiana   1–1   Haiti
6 September 2024–25 Nations League French Guiana   0-1   Nicaragua Remire-Montjoly, French Guiana
16:00 UTC−3 Report
Stadium: Stade Municipal Dr. Edmard Lama
Attendance: 450
Referee: Julio César de Jesús Luna Guzmán
10 September 2024–25 Nations League Trinidad and Tobago   0-0   French Guiana Trinidad and Tobago
19:00 UTC−6 Report Stadium: Dwight Yorke Stadium
Referee: Adonis Carrasco (Dominican Republic)
10 October 2024–25 Nations League French Guiana   2–3   Honduras Sinnamary, French Guiana
15:30 UTC−6
Report
Stadium: Stade Omnisports
Referee: Lukasz Szpala ([[United States Soccer Federation]|United States]])
14 October 2024–25 Nations League Nicaragua   3–2   French Guiana Managua, Nicaragua
21:00 UTC−6
Report
Stadium: Estadio Nacional de Fútbol
Referee: Iván Bárton (El Salvador)

Coaching history

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Players

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Current squad

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The following players were called up for the 2024–25 CONCACAF Nations League A matches against Honduras and Nicaragua on 10 and 14 October 2024.[2]

Caps and goals correct as of 14 October 2024, after the match against   Nicaragua

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1GK Donovan Léon (1992-01-03) 3 January 1992 (age 32) 37 0   Auxerre
1GK Fei-Hong Faham (2001-08-01) 1 August 2001 (age 23) 3 0   Vendée Poiré-sur-Vie
1GK Marcos Peralta (1996-06-23) 23 June 1996 (age 28) 1 0   ASC Le Geldar
2DF Grégory Lescot (1989-05-10) 10 May 1989 (age 35) 32 0   Saint-Pryvé Saint-Hilaire
2DF Mickaël Colino (1997-12-17) 17 December 1997 (age 26) 21 0   Grand Santi
2DF Yohan Marmot (1994-08-18) 18 August 1994 (age 30) 13 0 Unattached
2DF Yannis Letard (1998-08-18) 18 August 1998 (age 26) 7 0   LASK II
2DF Ullrich Pereira Souza (2003-07-11) 11 July 2003 (age 21) 4 0   US Saint-Malo B
2DF Ericsson Thervilus (2000-11-29) 29 November 2000 (age 23) 4 0   Étoile Matoury
2DF Anthony Menard (1996-09-04) 4 September 1996 (age 28) 2 0   AS Beauvais
3MF Ludovic Baal (1986-05-25) 25 May 1986 (age 38) 32 5   Le Mans Villaret
3MF Loïc Baal (1992-01-28) 28 January 1992 (age 32) 30 5   Mondorf-les-Bains
3MF Zedan Charlec (1999-12-08) 8 December 1999 (age 24) 21 0   Niort B
3MF Thomas Némouthé (2001-01-06) 6 January 2001 (age 23) 17 4   FC 93
3MF Thomas Vancaeyezeele (1994-07-22) 22 July 1994 (age 30) 12 0   Hartford Athletic
3MF Robinho Besini (2005-03-28) 28 March 2005 (age 19) 2 0   FC Chalon
3MF Raphaël Galas (1997-10-24) 24 October 1997 (age 27) 1 1   Saint-Pryvé Saint-Hilaire FC
3MF Augustin Kwasiba (2003-11-11) 11 November 2003 (age 20) 0 0   ASC Le Geldar
4FW Joël Sarrucco (1990-11-18) 18 November 1990 (age 33) 26 10   Le Geldar
4FW Jules Haabo (1997-04-12) 12 April 1997 (age 27) 16 7   Étoile Matoury
4FW Yvelin Nozile (1997-03-19) 19 March 1997 (age 27) 14 0   Grand Santi
4FW Shaquille Dutard (1996-09-21) 21 September 1996 (age 28) 7 1   Jeunesse Esch
4FW Ansley Panelle (2000-06-10) 10 June 2000 (age 24) 2 0   Stade Poitevin

Recent call-ups

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The following players have also been called up to the French Guiana squad within the last twelve months.

Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club Latest call-up
GK Marvin Golitin (1999-12-18) 18 December 1999 (age 24) 2 0   FC 93 v.   Bermuda; 21 November 2023
DF Jimmy Benice (1996-07-18) 18 July 1996 (age 28) 3 0   Étoile Matoury v.   Trinidad and Tobago; 10 September 2024
DF Yorick Gaillou (1988-05-27) 27 May 1988 (age 36) 1 0   CA Neuville-de-Poitou v.   Trinidad and Tobago; 10 September 2024
DF Franz Gaubert (2000-02-03) 3 February 2000 (age 24) 3 1   Stade Bordelais v.   Bermuda; 21 November 2023
DF Jean-David Legrand (1991-02-23) 23 February 1991 (age 33) 30 2   Lège Cap-Ferret v.   Bermuda; 21 November 2023
DF Albert Ajaïso (1986-11-14) 14 November 1986 (age 37) 28 1   Sainte-Marienne v.   Bermuda; 21 November 2023
MF Dany Florentine (2002-02-12) 12 February 2002 (age 22) 7 0   SCD Progresso Calcio v.   Trinidad and Tobago; 10 September 2024
MF Keddy Baal (1998-07-18) 18 July 1998 (age 26) 3 0   US Lège Cap-Ferret B v.   Trinidad and Tobago; 10 September 2024
MF Miguel Haabo (1990-09-01) 1 September 1990 (age 34) 33 1   Étoile Matoury v.   Bermuda; 21 November 2023
MF Richardson Atchaliso (2003-02-21) 21 February 2003 (age 21) 2 0   Le Mans B v.   Bermuda; 21 November 2023
FW Arnold Abelinti (1991-09-09) 9 September 1991 (age 33) 27 8   USM Saran v.   Trinidad and Tobago; 10 September 2024

Player records

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As of 10 September 2024[3]
Players in bold are still active with French Guiana.

Most appearances

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Rank Player Caps Goals Career
1 Rhudy Evens 63 8 2008–2022
2 Donovan Léon 36 0 2014–present
3 Miguel Haabo [it] 33 2 2012–present
4 Serge Lespérance 31 1 2008–2017
Marvin Torvic 31 1 2012–2019
6 Jean-David Legrand 30 2 2014–present
7 Grégory Lescot 29 0 2009–present
Loïc Baal 29 6 2015–present
7 Albert Ajaiso 28 1 2004–present
Kévin Rimane 28 2 2014–present
Ludovic Baal 28 3 2012–present

Top goalscorers

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Gary Pigrée is French Guiana's top scorer with 16 goals.
Rank Player Goals Caps Ratio Career
1 Gary Pigrée 16 20 0.8 2012–2015
2 Joël Sarrucco 9 17 0.53 2018–present
Arnold Abelinti 9 26 0.35 2016–present
4 Gabriel Pigrée 8 15 0.53 2007–2016
Rhudy Evens 8 63 0.13 2008–2022
6 Sloan Privat 8 11 0.64 2015–present
7 Loïc Baal 6 29 0.21 2015–present
8 Jules Haabo 5 14 0.36 2016–present
David Martinon 5 22 0.23 2004–2015

Competitive record

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CONCACAF Gold Cup

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Main article: French Guiana at the CONCACAF Gold Cup
CONCACAF Championship & CONCACAF Gold Cup record Qualification record
Year Result Position Pld W D L GF GA Pld W D L GF GA
  1963 Did not enter Did not enter
  1965
  1967
  1969
  1971
  1973
  1977
  1981
1985
1989
  1991 Did not qualify 2 1 0 1 2 2
  1993 2 1 0 1 3 3
  1996 9 2 2 5 16 16
  1998 2 0 1 1 2 4
  2000 3 0 1 2 3 5
  2002 Did not enter Did not enter
    2003
  2005 Did not qualify 5 2 2 1 5 5
  2007 Did not enter Did not enter
  2009
  2011
  2013 Did not qualify 9 4 1 4 17 16
    2015 12 6 4 2 29 12
  2017 Group stage 12th 3 0 0 3 2 10 8 5 1 2 16 7
      2019 Did not qualify 4 2 0 2 8 6
  2021 2 1 1 0 4 1
    2023 8 4 3 1 13 10
Total Group stage 1/27 3 0 0 3 2 10 66 28 16 22 118 87

CONCACAF Nations League

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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 B A 6 2 2 2 8 6     2021 Ineligible
2022–23 B D 6 3 2 1 8 8     2023
2023–24 B C 6 3 1 2 10 6     2024
2024–25 A B 4 0 1 3 4 7     2025 Did not qualify
Total — — 22 8 6 8 30 27 — Total 0 Titles — — — — — — —

Caribbean Cup

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CFU Championship & Caribbean Cup record Qualification record
Year Round Position Pld W D L GF GA Pld W D* L GF GA
  1978 Did not qualify 2 1 0 1 5 6
  1979 Did not enter Did not enter
  1981 Did not qualify 3 1 0 2 4 5
  1983 Third place 3rd 3 1 1 1 1 1 Qualified as host
  1985 Did not qualify 2 0 0 2 0 2
  1988 2 0 1 1 1 2
  1989 4 1 0 3 5 7
  1990 3 0 2 1 3 7
  1991 2 1 0 1 2 2
  1992 3 1 1 1 5 4
  1993 2 1 0 1 3 3
  1994 2 1 0 1 2 3
    1995 Group stage 7th 6 1 1 4 9 11 3 1 1 1 7 5
  1996 Did not qualify 2 0 1 1 2 3
    1997 2 0 1 1 2 4
    1998 3 0 1 2 3 5
  1999 Withdrew Withdrew
  2001 Did not enter Did not enter
  2005 Did not qualify 5 2 2 1 5 5
  2007 Did not enter Did not enter
  2008
  2010
  2012 Group stage 7th 3 1 0 2 4 6 6 3 1 2 13 10
  2014 Group stage 5th 3 1 1 1 7 6 9 5 3 1 22 6
  2017 Third place 3rd 2 1 1 0 2 1 6 4 0 2 14 6
Total Third place 5/25 17 5 4 8 23 25 61 22 14 25 98 85

Head-to-head record

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As of 14 October 2024 after match against   Nicaragua[4]

  Positive Record   Neutral Record   Negative Record

Opponent
 Pld
 W
 D
 L
 GF
 GA
 GD
  Anguilla 2 2 0 0 9 1 +8
  Aruba 4 3 0 1 8 1 +7
  Antigua and Barbuda 3 2 0 1 4 3 +1
  Barbados 2 2 0 0 5 0 +5
  Belize 5 1 1 3 2 6 −4
  Bermuda 5 2 1 2 7 3 +4
  British Virgin Islands 1 1 0 0 6 0 +6
  Canada 2 0 0 2 3 8 −5
  Cayman Islands 1 0 0 1 0 1 −1
  Costa Rica 1 0 0 1 0 3 −3
  Cuba 4 2 1 1 8 3 +5
  Curaçao[a] 4 2 1 1 9 4 +5
  Dominica 2 1 1 0 5 1 +4
  Dominican Republic 3 1 1 1 5 5 0
  Grenada 4 0 3 1 2 3 −1
  Guadeloupe 14 4 2 8 21 32 −11
  Guatemala 2 1 0 1 2 4 –2
  Guyana 12 4 3 5 16 19 −3
  Haiti 5 2 2 1 10 7 +3
  Honduras 4 1 1 2 5 7 −2
  Jamaica 4 1 2 1 3 7 −4
  Martinique 18 3 4 11 17 32 −15
  Mayotte 2 1 1 0 6 4 +2
  Nicaragua 2 0 0 2 2 4 –2
  Puerto Rico 1 1 0 0 2 1 +1
  Réunion 4 0 1 3 0 5 −5
  Suriname 46 8 9 29 56 102 −46
  Saint Kitts and Nevis 7 3 1 3 11 8 +3
  Saint Pierre and Miquelon 2 2 0 0 18 1 +17
  Sint Maarten 1 1 0 0 4 1 +3
  Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 5 2 1 2 10 9 +1
  Tahiti 1 1 0 0 2 1 +1
  Trinidad and Tobago 8 1 1 6 10 20 −10
  Turks and Caicos Islands 1 1 0 0 6 0 +6
Total 182 56 37 89 274 306 −32
  1. ^ Includes matches against the   Netherlands Antilles.

Honours

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Regional

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References

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  1. ^ Elo rankings change compared to one year ago. "World Football Elo Ratings". eloratings.net. 16 October 2024. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
  2. ^ "La Liste des Yana Doko". Instagram.
  3. ^ "French Guiana". National Football Teams.
  4. ^ "World Football Elo Ratings: French Guiana". Elo Ratings. Archived from the original on 27 January 2023. Retrieved 26 June 2017.
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