Montecara national football team

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 Montecara
Shirt badge/Association crest
Nickname(s)I Matarrè (The King-Killers)
AssociationBallonpèt Montecarà
ConfederationFIEF
Head coachGaudènz Crèsce
CaptainVitè Agostìn
Most capsFàuste Amerù (125)
Top scorerAresì Ianùxi (27)
Home stadiumStadio Aurelià, Montecara
NSWC codeMON
First international
Montecara Montecara 1–1  Piraea
(Xardìn Aivàna, Montecara; 27 April 1917)
IFF Coupe du monde
Appearances8 (first in 1963)
Best result9th (1967)

The Montecara national football team (Montecaran: Seleçiò naxonàl de ballonpèt Montecarà) is the men's football team representing Montecara in international competition. It is fielded by Ballonpèt Montecarà, the national governing body for football.

Founded in 1917 when Montecara was still part of the Gaullican Empire, the team was originally a sub-national squad made up of top local players. It began playing recognized matches at the international level on the restoration of Montecara's independence in 1936. As of the 2023 IFF Coupe du monde, it has qualified for nine out of the nineteen Coupes du monde which it was eligible for, with its best result coming in 1967 when it placed ninth overall. The team also played in four consecutive Invictus Games between 1958 and 1970, reaching a high of fifth place in 1966.

History

The inaugural team, 1917

Early years, 1917–1946

The team was founded as an unofficial gathering of the top local players in the spring of 1917. Players extended an offer to the Piraean national football team to play a friendly game in Montecara, which took place on 27 April 1917 at the Xardìn Aivàna, a public park that was was home to the city's only full-size pitch. The Piraean team was made up mostly of second-stringers who played the game on a side trip while the starting lineup was playing a series in Paretia. The match ended in a 1–1 draw. While unofficial, the game has been retroactively acknowledged by Ballonpèt Montecarà as the country's first international match. The Piraean and Montecaran national teams have occasionally reprised the match on its anniversary, notably in 2017 when they celebrated its centennial.

The Montecaran team had only a sporadic existence in the pre-independence years, with players drawn from local clubs gathering for friendly games when national teams visited. The squad traveled abroad only a handful of times, mostly to play teams in Paretia and mainland Gaullica. The team acquired official status upon Montecara's independence from the Gaullican Empire in 1935. The national association did not enter the 1939 IFF Coupe du Monde in 1939 for lack of funding, but did enjoy some success on the eastern Euclean circuit throughout the latter half of the 1930s and early 1940s.

The team was thrown into chaos with the Etrurian occupation of Montecara during the Solarian War from 1944 to 1946. Three players were killed in the fighting; a statue at the national stadium now commemorates their sacrifice. The team was reconstituted when independence was restored in 1946.

Rebuilding, 1946–1960

The team faced a difficult rebuilding period after the occupation. Sports were a low priority for the country given the trauma it had just endured. Nevertheless, manager Elmo Pichi worked dilligently throughout the early to mid 1950s to assemble a competent squad, and the country qualified for the tournament at the 1958 Summer Invictus Games.

Golden Age, 1960–1972

Record-holder for most caps Fàuste Amerù, 1972

The squad saw its greatest success under manager Manìlo Asti, who led it to three appearances each at the Coupe du monde and Invictus Games during his term from 1961 to 1971.

Stagnation, 1972–1999

The departure of Manìlo Asti after the 1971 season and the retirement of key players Danilo Santo and Noè Brusca precipitated a period of decline. The team did not qualify for another Coupe du monde until 1999.

Innovation and reinvestment, 1999–present

The squad reached a major milestone in 1999 when it qualified for its first Coupe du monde in 28 years. It won its first game back in the tournament 1–0 against Zorasan, a still-cherished memory for supporters. A draw with Rizealand and 1–0 loss to Estmere left it in 18th place overall. The team has since failed to qualify for only one Coupe du monde, the 2011 edition, and has reestablished itself as a force in Euclean football.

Coaching staff

Second colors
First colors
Position Name
Head coach Montecara Gaudènz Crèsce
Assistant coach Gaullica Florent Pueyrredón
Fitness coach Etruria Urbano Cataldo
Goalkeeper coach Paretia Aleixo Peredo
Match analyst Montecara Elia Scionti
Physician Montecara Tancredi Velòta
Physiotherapists Montecara Floriàn Paolilo
Montecara Teodòr Castelucio
Montecara Enecòn Gabrièl
Gaullica Philippe Lemaigre
Sports psychologist Montecara Edgàrd Bava

Squad

As of the end of the 2023 IFF Coupe du monde
No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
2 1GK Agabì Milò (1997-11-01) 1 November 1997 (age 26) 38 0 Montecara SB Montecara
16 1GK Onorio io Conte (1998-10-30) 30 October 1998 (age 25) 17 0 Piraea P.A.S. Voula F.C.
21 1GK Alvàr Filipi (2001-04-16) 16 April 2001 (age 22) 4 0 Gaullica Verlois F.C.

1 2DF Berengàr Bertolìn (1996-05-28) 28 May 1996 (age 27) 51 2 Montecara SB Montecara
3 2DF Savino Cicòn (1996-11-24) 24 November 1996 (age 27) 14 0 Paretia F.C. Ocerto
8 2DF Sansòn Cola (1996-10-22) 22 October 1996 (age 27) 14 3 Paretia S.C. Martessa
9 2DF Sico Cechìn (1997-03-22) 22 March 1997 (age 27) 9 0 Caldia Scuad Peile Ríoga
11 2DF Urièl Ema (1999-08-01) 1 August 1999 (age 24) 23 0 Paretia F.C. Burgo Coroa
12 2DF Vitè Agostìn (captain) (1992-10-08) 8 October 1992 (age 31) 79 6 Montecara SB Montecara
13 2DF Adelàrd Piereti (2000-09-28) 28 September 2000 (age 23) 3 0 Amathia Lăncierii Jarderia
15 2DF Benito Varòn (1997-07-04) 4 July 1997 (age 26) 18 0 Gaullica Rayenne F.C.

4 3MF Eufròn Rosa (1991-03-07) 7 March 1991 (age 33) 43 11 Montecara SB Montecara
5 3MF Elmo Perfeti (1999-10-26) 26 October 1999 (age 24) 48 0 Paretia S.C. Precea
7 3MF Tolomeo Nicoleta (1999-02-14) 14 February 1999 (age 25) 22 3 Etruria GNK Olimpija
14 3MF Segundiàn Nicolèt (1995-06-06) 6 June 1995 (age 28) 15 2 Montecara SB Montecara
17 3MF Isidòr Sabatìn (1992-07-06) 6 July 1992 (age 31) 27 8 Etruria A.S. Altidona
18 3MF Tosco Bonadòn (2002-05-28) 28 May 2002 (age 21) 2 0 Etruria Fauglia Calcio

6 4FW Evandro Lepòr (1997-03-10) 10 March 1997 (age 27) 22 1 Etruria S.S. San Marco
10 4FW Spartaco Marro (1996-02-03) 3 February 1996 (age 28) 36 8 Etruria A.S. Vicalvi
19 4FW Giulio Silano (1993-11-14) 14 November 1993 (age 30) 38 8 Paretia F.C. Vallenoche
20 4FW Gabrièl Marçìa (1998-10-15) 15 October 1998 (age 25) 25 0 Amathia Astrul Arciluco
22 4FW Graziano Sorbelo (2003-08-18) 18 August 2003 (age 20) 1 0 Montecara UM Atlètica

Competitive record

IFF Coupe du monde

Year Round Position Pld W D L GF GA GD
Werania 1939 Did not enter
1943 Not held
1947
Scovern 1951 Did not qualify
Estmere 1955
Asterian Federative Republic 1959
Hennehouwe 1963 Group stage 17th of 24 3 1 0 2 2 4 -2
Satucin 1967 Round of 16 9th of 24 4 3 0 1 10 6 4
Werania 1971 Group stage 19th of 24 3 0 2 1 2 4 -2
File:Eldmark.png 1975 Did not qualify
Paretia 1979
Nuvania Satavia 1983
Azmara Borland (Kylaris) 1987
Senria 1991
Ardesia 1995
Zorasan 1999 Group stage 18th of 32 3 1 1 1 3 3 0
Gaullica 2003 Group stage 19th of 32 3 1 0 2 2 3 -1
Rizealand 2007 Round of 16 10th of 32 4 2 2 0 4 0 4
Estmere 2011 Did not qualify
Satucin 2015 Group stage 28th of 32 3 0 1 2 2 5 -3
Galenia Piraea 2019 Group stage 25th of 32 3 0 2 1 2 3 -1
Ardesia 2023 Round of 16 TBD 5 3 1 1 9 7 2
Total Round of 16 9th of 24 31 11 8 12 36 35 1
Montecaran record at the Coupe du monde
First match Montecara Montecara 0–1 Estmere Estmere
(Zilverzee, Hennehouwe; 11 June 1963)
Biggest win Montecara Montecara 6–1 Gapolania Gapolania
(Arac, Satucin; 8 June 1967)
Biggest defeat Paretia Paretia 5–1 Montecara Montecara
(Pasau, Satucin; 18 June 1967)
Best result 9th in 1967
Worst result 28th in 2015

1963 Coupe du monde

11 June 1963 (1963-06-11) Group stageMontecara Montecara0–1Estmere EstmereZilverzee, Hennehouwe
13 June 1963 (1963-06-13) Group stageMontecara Montecara1–0Tengaria TengariaZilverzee, Hennehouwe

1967 Coupe du monde

4 June 1967 (1967-06-04) Group stageHennehouwe Hennehouwe0–1Montecara MontecaraArac, Satucin
8 June 1967 (1967-06-08) Group stageMontecara Montecara6–1Gapolania GapolaniaArac, Satucin
10 June 1967 (1967-06-10) Group stageBorland Borland (Kylaris)0–2Montecara MontecaraArac, Satucin
18 June 1967 (1967-06-18) Round of 16Paretia Paretia5–1Montecara MontecaraPasau, Satucin

1971 Coupe du monde

5 October 1971 (1971-10-05) Group stageMontecara Montecara1–1Sohar SoharOstdorf am Main, Werania
9 October 1971 (1971-10-09) Group stageEstmere Estmere2–0Montecara MontecaraOstdorf am Main, Werania
12 October 1971 (1971-10-12) Group stageGaullica Gaullica1–1Montecara MontecaraOstdorf am Main, Werania

1999 Coupe du monde

10 April 1999 (1999-04-10) Group stageMontecara Montecara1–0Zorasan ZorasanBorazjan, Zorasan
13 April 1999 (1999-04-13) Group stageMontecara Montecara2–2Rizealand RizealandBorazjan, Zorasan
16 April 1999 (1999-04-16) Group stageMontecara Montecara0–1Estmere EstmereBorazjan, Zorasan

2003 Coupe du monde

3 September 2003 (2003-09-03) Group stageAucuria Aucuria1–0Montecara MontecaraLavelle, Gaullica
6 September 2003 (2003-09-06) Group stageEtruria Etruria1–2Montecara MontecaraLavelle, Gaullica
10 September 2003 (2003-09-10) Group stageMontecara Montecara0–1Vinalia VinaliaLavelle, Gaullica

2007 Coupe du monde

20 July 2007 (2007-07-20) Group stageMontecara Montecara0–0Gaullica GaullicaIrving, Rizealand
23 July 2007 (2007-07-23) Group stageGarambura Garambura0–2Montecara MontecaraIrving, Rizealand
25 July 2007 (2007-07-25) Group stageMontecara Montecara2–0Ansan AnsanIrving, Rizealand
30 July 2007 (2007-07-30) Round of 16Montecara Montecara0–0 (a.e.t.)
(0–3 p)
Soravia SoraviaPendleton, Rizealand

2015 Coupe du monde

10 June 2015 (2015-06-10) Group stageMontecara Montecara1–1Paretia ParetiaPasau, Satucin
13 June 2015 (2015-06-13) Group stageMontecara Montecara0–2Mabifia MabifiaPasau, Satucin
16 June 2015 (2015-06-16) Group stageEmessa Emessa2–1Montecara MontecaraPasau, Satucin

2019 Coupe du monde

2023 Coupe du monde

Invictus Games

  • 1898–1990: Amateur players
  • 1994–present: U-23 players
Year Round Position Pld W D L GF GA GD
Etruria 1898 Did not participate
Gaullica 1902
Hennehouwe 1906
Estmere 1910
Rizealand 1914
Tengaria 1918
Gaullica 1922
Werania 1926
1930 Not held
1934
Cassier 1938 Did not qualify
Etruria 1942
1946 Not held
Estmere 1950 Did not qualify
File:Eldmark.png 1954
Senria 1958 First round 12th of 24 2 1 0 1 6 5 1
Ardesia 1962 Group stage 14th of 16 3 0 1 2 3 10 -7
Soravia 1966 Quarter-finals 5th of 16 4 2 0 2 9 8 1
Senria 1970 Group stage 9th of 16 3 1 1 1 3 2 1
Rizealand 1974 Did not qualify
Werania 1978
Ansan 1982
Cassier 1986
Senria 1990
Total Quarter-finals 5th of 16 12 4 2 6 21 25 -4

1958 Invictus Games

16 May 1958 (1958-05-16) Preliminary roundMontecara Montecara5–3 (a.e.t.)Scovern ScovernKeisi, Senria
18 May 1958 (1958-05-18) First roundSatucin Satucin2–1Montecara MontecaraKeisi, Senria

1962 Invictus Games

10 September 1962 (1962-09-10) Group stageTengaria Tengaria3–0Montecara MontecaraRemont, Ardesia
12 September 1962 (1962-09-12) Group stageSoravia Soravia4–0Montecara MontecaraRemont, Ardesia
14 September 1962 (1962-09-14) Group stageMontecara Montecara3–3Union of Khazestan and Pardaran Union of Khazestan and PardaranRemont, Ardesia

1966 Invictus Games

11 May 1966 (1966-05-11) Quarter-finalsTengaria Tengaria2–1 (a.e.t.)Montecara MontecaraPatovatra, Soravia

1970 Invictus Games

3 May 1970 (1970-05-03) Group stageMontecara Montecara0–0Sohar SoharTosei, Senria
6 May 1970 (1970-05-06) Group stageMontecara Montecara3–0Bonaventura BonaventuraTosei, Senria