Luxembourg national football team
Encyclopedia
The Luxembourg national football team is the national football
team of Luxembourg
, and is controlled by the Luxembourg Football Federation
. The team play most of their home matches at the Stade Josy Barthel
, in Luxembourg
.
, which included eight best teams, however since then the level of the national team has dropped.
Their most historical victories were against France in 1914 (5–4), Germany in 1939 (2–1), Mexico in April of 1969 (2–0) , Turkey in 1979 (2–0), Belgium in 1945 (4–1), and Afghanistan (6–0) in 1948.
More recently, they had minor successes in the qualifying campaign for the 1996 European Football Championship as they managed three 1–0 victories, beating Malta
twice and upset eventual runners-up Czech Republic
at home. However, from 1995 until 2007, Luxembourg failed to win a game, falling down the FIFA World Rankings
to a low of 195th in the process. The team scored its first victory in almost twelve years in February 2007, beating Gambia
2–1 in a friendly match. In October of the same year Luxembourg recorded its first competitive win in 12 years, beating Belarus
1–0 in a UEFA Euro 2008 qualifying game, following it up on 10 September 2008 with a win away to Switzerland
, their first World Cup qualifying win since 1972. On October 8, 2010 Luxembourg managed a 0–0 result against Belarus during the Euro 2012. On 9 February 2011 Luxembourg defeated Slovakia 2–1 in a friendly match.
, who made 87 appearances between 1978 and 1998. Two of these appearances were made against "B" teams of other nations, however, the Fédération Luxembourgeoise de Football regards both of these matches as official internationals. Jeff Strasser
took over his record, as of April 2010 he has made 96 appearances in full internationals.
Luxembourg's all-time leading goalscorer is Léon Mart
, who scored 16 goals between 1933 and 1945, though most of his goals were scored against international "B" teams.
In 2004, the Luxembourg Football Federation selected Louis Pilot
as their Golden Player
, Luxembourg's greatest player of the past 50 years.
Jeff Strasser
scored 7 goals at World Cup 2010 and is the current top scorer in competitive competitions.
against Bosnia and Herzegovina
on 7 October 2011.
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Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
team of Luxembourg
Luxembourg
Luxembourg , officially the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg , is a landlocked country in western Europe, bordered by Belgium, France, and Germany. It has two principal regions: the Oesling in the North as part of the Ardennes massif, and the Gutland in the south...
, and is controlled by the Luxembourg Football Federation
Luxembourg Football Federation
The Luxembourg Football Federation is the governing body of football in Luxembourg. It organises the Luxembourg Football League and the Luxembourg national football team. It is based in Mondercange, to the south of Luxembourg City.-List of presidents:...
. The team play most of their home matches at the Stade Josy Barthel
Stade Josy Barthel
Stade Josy Barthel is the national stadium of Luxembourg, home to the Luxembourg national football team and also used for athletics. It is located on route d'Arlon, in Luxembourg City.It was first constructed in 1928 and it was entirely rebuilt in 1990...
, in Luxembourg
Luxembourg (city)
The city of Luxembourg , also known as Luxembourg City , is a commune with city status, and the capital of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. It is located at the confluence of the Alzette and Pétrusse Rivers in southern Luxembourg...
.
History
Luxembourg was a strong national team in the 1960's, getting to second round of the qualifying campaign for the 1964 European Football ChampionshipUEFA Euro 1964 qualifying
This article describes the qualifying procedure for 1964 European Nations' Cup.-Preliminary round:Greece withdrew from the competition after they were drawn against Albania in the preliminary round.-First leg:----------------------------...
, which included eight best teams, however since then the level of the national team has dropped.
Their most historical victories were against France in 1914 (5–4), Germany in 1939 (2–1), Mexico in April of 1969 (2–0) , Turkey in 1979 (2–0), Belgium in 1945 (4–1), and Afghanistan (6–0) in 1948.
More recently, they had minor successes in the qualifying campaign for the 1996 European Football Championship as they managed three 1–0 victories, beating Malta
Malta national football team
The Malta national football team is the national football team of Malta and is controlled by the Malta Football Association. Malta played its first international game in February 1957, and began competing for qualification to major tournaments in 1962. The side's first competitive victory came in...
twice and upset eventual runners-up Czech Republic
Czech Republic national football team
The Czech Republic national football team represents the Czech Republic in association football and is controlled by the Football Association of the Czech Republic, the governing body for football in the Czech Republic. Their current head coach is Michal Bílek...
at home. However, from 1995 until 2007, Luxembourg failed to win a game, falling down the FIFA World Rankings
FIFA World Rankings
The FIFA World Rankings is a ranking system for men's national teams in association football, currently led by Spain. The teams of the member nations of FIFA , football's world governing body, are ranked based on their game results with the most successful teams being ranked highest...
to a low of 195th in the process. The team scored its first victory in almost twelve years in February 2007, beating Gambia
Gambia national football team
The Gambia national football team, nicknamed The Scorpions, is the national team of Gambia and is controlled by the Gambia Football Association. Until 1965, the team, and the country, were known as British Gambia...
2–1 in a friendly match. In October of the same year Luxembourg recorded its first competitive win in 12 years, beating Belarus
Belarus national football team
The Belarus national football team represents Belarus in association football and is controlled by the Football Federation of Belarus, the governing body for football in Belarus. Belarus' home ground is Dinamo Stadium in Minsk...
1–0 in a UEFA Euro 2008 qualifying game, following it up on 10 September 2008 with a win away to Switzerland
Switzerland national football team
The Swiss national football team is the national football team of Switzerland...
, their first World Cup qualifying win since 1972. On October 8, 2010 Luxembourg managed a 0–0 result against Belarus during the Euro 2012. On 9 February 2011 Luxembourg defeated Slovakia 2–1 in a friendly match.
World Cup record
- 19301930 FIFA World CupThe 1930 FIFA World Cup was the inaugural FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men's national association football teams. It took place in Uruguay from 13 July to 30 July 1930...
– Did not enter - 19341934 FIFA World CupThe 1934 FIFA World Cup was the second FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men's national association football teams. It took place in Italy from 27 May to 10 June 1934....
to 20102010 FIFA World CupThe 2010 FIFA World Cup was the 19th FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men's national association football teams. It took place in South Africa from 11 June to 11 July 2010...
– Did not qualify
European Championship record
- 1960 – Did not enter
- 1964 – Quarterfinals
- 1968 – 2012 – Did not qualify
Managers
- Ernst MelchiorErnst MelchiorErnst Melchior was an Austrian football player.-Club career:He played seven years for Austrian giants Austria Wien before moving to France where he played for FC Rouen and FC Nantes....
(1969–1972) - Louis PilotLouis PilotLouis Pilot is a former Luxembourgian football player and manager.In November 2003, to celebrate UEFA's jubilee, he was selected by the Luxembourg Football Federation as the country's Golden Player - the greatest player of the last 50 years.-Playing career:Pilot started his footballing career at...
(1978–1984) - Paul PhilippPaul PhilippPaul Philipp is a retired Luxembourgian football player and manager.He is currently the President of the Luxembourg Football Federation.-Club career:...
(1985–2001) - Allan SimonsenAllan SimonsenAllan Rodenkam Simonsen is a former Danish footballer and manager. He most prominently played for German team Borussia Mönchengladbach, winning the 1975 and 1979 UEFA Cups, as well as for Barcelona from Spain, winning the 1982 Cup WInners' Cup...
(2001–2004) - Guy HellersGuy HellersGuy Hellers is a Luxembourgian football manager and retired footballer.He was the head coach of the Luxembourg national team, having succeeded Dane Allan Simonsen in 2004....
(2004–2010) - Luc HoltzLuc HoltzLuc Holtz is a former Luxembourgian football player.He was the manager of the Luxembourg national under-21 football team.He is currently the manager of the Luxembourg national football team, succeeding Guy Hellers. -Club career:...
(2010–)
Players
The most capped Luxembourg player until November 2008 was Carlo WeisCarlo Weis
Carlo Weis is a retired footballer from Luxembourg.He was Luxembourg's most capped player of all-time from November 1995 until Jeff Strasser overtook his tally in 2008.-Club career:...
, who made 87 appearances between 1978 and 1998. Two of these appearances were made against "B" teams of other nations, however, the Fédération Luxembourgeoise de Football regards both of these matches as official internationals. Jeff Strasser
Jeff Strasser
Jeff Strasser is a Luxembourgian footballer, who currently manages CS Fola Esch. - Club career :As one of the rare successful professional footballers from Luxembourg, Strasser has made a fairly successful career in French and German first divisions...
took over his record, as of April 2010 he has made 96 appearances in full internationals.
Luxembourg's all-time leading goalscorer is Léon Mart
Léon Mart
Léon Mart was a Luxembourgian footballer.-Club career:Mart played his entire career in Luxembourg, for Jeunesse Esch and CS Fola Esch.-International career:...
, who scored 16 goals between 1933 and 1945, though most of his goals were scored against international "B" teams.
In 2004, the Luxembourg Football Federation selected Louis Pilot
Louis Pilot
Louis Pilot is a former Luxembourgian football player and manager.In November 2003, to celebrate UEFA's jubilee, he was selected by the Luxembourg Football Federation as the country's Golden Player - the greatest player of the last 50 years.-Playing career:Pilot started his footballing career at...
as their Golden Player
UEFA Jubilee Awards
To celebrate the Union of European Football Associations 's 50th anniversary in 2004, each of its member associations was asked by UEFA to choose one of its own players as the single most outstanding player of the past 50 years . The 52 players were known as the Golden Players...
, Luxembourg's greatest player of the past 50 years.
Jeff Strasser
Jeff Strasser
Jeff Strasser is a Luxembourgian footballer, who currently manages CS Fola Esch. - Club career :As one of the rare successful professional footballers from Luxembourg, Strasser has made a fairly successful career in French and German first divisions...
scored 7 goals at World Cup 2010 and is the current top scorer in competitive competitions.
Current squad
The following players called up for the UEFA Euro 2012 qualifierUEFA Euro 2012 qualifying
The qualifying competition for UEFA Euro 2012 is a series of parallel association football competitions held over 2010 and 2011 to decide the qualifiers for UEFA Euro 2012, to be held in Poland and Ukraine...
against Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team
The Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team is the national football team of Bosnia and Herzegovina, governed by the Football Association of Bosnia and Herzegovina...
on 7 October 2011.
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Recent call-ups
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