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[[Jhanna City|Jhanna City's]] Jader Barbahlo stadium is the largest in the country, seating 96,000 fans and is most often used for the most-important occasions. The main Stadia in the cities of [[Jhanna]], [[Tabeck]], [[Corinth]], [[Vecchio]] and [[Penningworth]] play host to the national team most regularly. | [[Jhanna City|Jhanna City's]] Jader Barbahlo stadium is the largest in the country, seating 96,000 fans and is most often used for the most-important occasions. The main Stadia in the cities of [[Jhanna]], [[Tabeck]], [[Corinth]], [[Vecchio]] and [[Penningworth]] play host to the national team most regularly. | ||
| + | === Main Stadia Used (by capacity) === | ||
| + | *Stadii di Quercus, Farça - [[FC Farça]] (99,000 capacity) | ||
| + | *Jader Barbahlo Stadium, Jhanna - [[Jhanna City]]/[[Jhanna United]] (96,000) | ||
| + | *Iota "Big Eye" Arena, Penningworth - [[Penningworth United]] (82,000) | ||
| + | *Foundation Road, Jhanna - [[Iskara Daii]] (75,000) | ||
| + | *Silverlands, Corinth - [[Corinthian Spirits]] (65,000 Capacity) | ||
| + | *Sports Hall, Karak D'Ragh - [[Karak Ungor Chiefs]] (60,000 Capacity) | ||
| + | *Victory Park, Vecchio - [[Vecchio Victors]] (48,000 Capacity) | ||
| + | *Bekkside Arena, Tabeck - [[Tabeck FC]] (33,000 Capacity) | ||
== Culture == | == Culture == | ||
Revision as of 09:40, 10 September 2007
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| Nickname | Officially None (formerly The Blades, also called The Purple Peril, White-and-purples or Men In Mauve by other nation's fans) |
| Association | Starblaydi Football Association (The SFA) |
| Last Coach |  Jaime Oberlander
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| Last Captain | Stephen Adams
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| Most caps | Paul Noble (96)
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| Top scorer | Jacqueline Maitland (59)
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| Country Code | STB |
| KPB rank | Unranked Post-WC37 |
| Highest KPB ranking | 1 (World Cup 30 - 31) |
| Lowest KPB ranking | 115 (World Cup 15) |
| SRS rank | 10 |
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| First international Vilita 2 - 1 Starblaydia (Vilita, World Cup 15 Qualifying, Matchday 1) | |
| Largest win Starblaydia 8 - 0 Obsidianus (Starblaydia, World Cup 27 Qualifying, Matchday 13) | |
| Worst defeat Squornshelous 5 - 1 Starblaydia (Squornshelous, World Cup 19 Qualifying, Matchday 5) | |
| Highest scoring match Hypocria 6 - 5 Starblaydia (ASMV, 3rd Draggonnii Inviyatii Group Stage, Matchday 5) | |
| World Cup | |
| Appearances | 18 (First in World Cup 17) |
| Best result | Champions, World Cup 25, World Cup 28 |
| AOCAF | |
| Appearances | 17 (First in AOCAF2) |
| Best result | Champions, AOCAF4, 7, 8, 10 & 14 |
| Olympic Games | |
| Appearances | 2 (First in Kaza '08) |
| Best result | Champions, Ashford Games |
The Starblaydia national football team represents Starblaydia in international football competitions such as the World Cup and the Atlantian Oceania Championships. It is controlled by the Starblaydi Football Association (SFA), the governing body for football in the nation.
Starblaydia are one of the many Atlantian Oceania nations who have won the World Cup, winning both World Cups 25 and 28. In addition to their Second-Place finish at World Cup 30, this makes Starblaydia the 6th-most successful nation in the World Cup ever.
Starblaydia have also won the Atlantian Oceania Cup of Association Football (AOCAF) - the premier regional football tournament in the world - five times, a record tally. Formerly 'stuck' on four titles alongside the great NEWI Cefn Druids teams of the past, who hold four AOCAF trophies in their cabinet far, far away, Starblaydia took the record by beating age-old enemies Lamoni in the AOCAF 14 Final. This also made Starblaydia only the second team to do the international 'Double' of winning World Cup and AOCAF at the same time. Previously only Vilita had such an achievement, beating Starblaydia in the AOCAF6 Final as well as winning the 20th World Cup, which Starblaydia co-hosted with Druida. The Starblaydia Under-21s have also won the 14th Under-21 World Cup. The other trophies in the national cabinet include the second Four Nations Invitational, an Olympic Championship and the inaugural Indigenous World Cup.
Starblaydia became the first team to be ranked both #1 in the world and #1 in the footballing super-power of Atlantian Oceania at the same time. After World Cup 29 and AOCAF15, Starblaydia's "A" and "B" teams were top-ranked in their respective competitions, making Starblaydia not only the best team in the world, but also with the most strength in depth, an unparalleled achievement. In the aftermath of this, Starblaydia's men's Olympic team were crowned Champions and gold medal winners at Ashford, Casari, in the First Summer Olympics.
Starblaydia are ranked tenth on the all-time list of footballing nations, as measured by the Spaam Ranking System, and were inducted into the World Cup Nation Hall of Fame - also maintained by the Spaamanian Football Association - after World Cup 27. Due to an immense regional war, Starblaydia failed to enter a team from World Cup 35 onwards.
History
For further information see the Starblaydia national football team history article For over eighty years, Starblaydia competed in on the world stage, beginning their quest for international footballing dominance in World Cup 15 - without participating in a Baptism of Fire - and qualifing for their first World Cup eight years later in World Cup 17. Starblaydia co-hosted World Cup 20 with Druida, earning a place on the World Cup Committee (as it was at the time, now Emergency WCC) and strengthening their international presence. In World Cup 25 Starblaydia took their first title, cementing their place as one of the world's greats in World Cup 28 with a second championship. After World Cup 29 they were ranked as the number-one team in the world and also number one in the region of sporting superpowers, Atlantian Oceania. Along the way Starblaydia also collected a record Five AOCAF trophies, as well as being crowned Olympic Champions. Two other trophies made their way into the national cabinet, but World Cup 34 saw their last appearance on the international stage as their participation was cut short by massive regional conflict.
Home Stadium
Jhanna City's Jader Barbahlo stadium is the largest in the country, seating 96,000 fans and is most often used for the most-important occasions. The main Stadia in the cities of Jhanna, Tabeck, Corinth, Vecchio and Penningworth play host to the national team most regularly.
Main Stadia Used (by capacity)
- Stadii di Quercus, Farça - FC Farça (99,000 capacity)
- Jader Barbahlo Stadium, Jhanna - Jhanna City/Jhanna United (96,000)
- Iota "Big Eye" Arena, Penningworth - Penningworth United (82,000)
- Foundation Road, Jhanna - Iskara Daii (75,000)
- Silverlands, Corinth - Corinthian Spirits (65,000 Capacity)
- Sports Hall, Karak D'Ragh - Karak Ungor Chiefs (60,000 Capacity)
- Victory Park, Vecchio - Vecchio Victors (48,000 Capacity)
- Bekkside Arena, Tabeck - Tabeck FC (33,000 Capacity)
Culture
Formation
Starblaydia, almost exclusively, have lined up in a 4-4-2 'Diamond' Formation throughout their history. This style provides a strong defensive benefit, with two central defenders, two full-backs and a 'holding' midfielder to act as fifth defensive player. The team often uses this defensive midfielder - usually wearing the number 4 shirt - as a fulcrum, turning defence into attack, and letting the two wide midfielders, the central attacking midfielder and two strikers charge forward. Full backs can also compliment the attack, making this an adaptable formation suitable to most situations.
The one exception to this, in World Cup squads, was World Cup 18 where Starblaydia switched to a 3-5-2 formation, exploiting their excess of quality central defenders and making up for their lack of a decent left full-back. Ceri Salisbury, Jean-Pierre Durand and Paulo Bachchan (later considered as a left-back, but primarily played as a central player) were Starblaydia's first - and only - back three, with right-sided defensive ulitily man Roberto Di Bradini pushed into midfield. Had Starblaydia played their refular 4-4-2, Salisbury and Roberto Di Bradini would have challenged for the same starting spot of right-sided full-back, meaning the whole team would have missed out on a quality player.
Style of Play
Starblaydi teams tend to value energy, passion, determination, skill and fair play. Each player must be willing to put his, or her, body on the line and give their very soul to the team. Starblaydia's national motto is, after all, translated as "Honour, Glory, Blood". Every player must display a good work ethic, a desire to win and, most important of all, talent. Unlike many other nations, Starblaydi media does not try to knock the national team's players just for the sake of a good story; Starblaydi fans are generally very knowledgeable about the game and would see through unwarranted criticism of a Starblaydi player.
As Starblaydia tend to play the same formation from tournament to tournament (see 'Formation' section below), evrey position on the pitch is highly valued for its overall contribution to the team. The striker cannot score if he has not received the ball from a supporting midfielder, who must receive it from a defender, who in turn only has the ball because the team's goalkeeper protected the net. Teamwork qualities are always stressed by coaching staff at the national level, cultivating a 'Starblaydia F.C' environment, as if the national side was a club team.
Fans
Fans of the white-and-purples will often be seen wearing patriotic-coloured clothing or replica shirts, carrying banners and occasionally musical instruments. Though a liberal sprinkling of alcohol is always nearby, Starblaydi fans are on the whole respectful and well-behaved whether at home or away.
Starblaydi fans are also known for their songs and chanting throughout matches[1], directed at players, staff, officials, other fans and even the occasional celebrity. From the simplest, repetitive mob-chanting of "Star-blade-yer, Star-blade-yer, Star-blade-yer!", through player-specific chants like "Ooh, aah, Tumunzahar! Say ooh-aah Tumunzahar!", up to hymns "Away in Krytenia, no quids for a bed, little Lord Tiberius sat up and he said, 'Star-blade-yer! Star-blade-yer! Star-blade-yer!" and mockery of regional events with "Who's that drowning by the pool side, who's that lying in the sun?". All these, of course, are in addition to standard chants and songs sung by many teams across the world.
Crunching tackles, swift counter-attacks, skilled play - particularly if it makes a fool of an opposing player - and incredible saves are most likely to get a Starblaydi fan off their feet and applauding. No matter the player, or the situation, however, if a player in a Starblaydi shirt has tried their utmost and given everything for the team's cause - whatever the outcome - Starblaydi fans will always show them respect and gratitude.
Records
| Olympic & Ylompic Medal Record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Gold | Ashford | Men's Association Football |
| Silver | Tyrellia | Men's Association Football |
World Cup Record
- World Cup 1 to 14 - Did not enter
- World Cup 15 - Did not qualify
- World Cup 16 - Did not qualify
- World Cup 17 - Quarter-finals
- World Cup 18 - Group Stage
- World Cup 19 - Group Stage
- World Cup 20 - 2nd Round
- World Cup 21 - Group Stage
- World Cup 22 - 2nd Round
- World Cup 23 - Quarter-finals
- World Cup 24 - Group Stage
- World Cup 25 - Winners
- World Cup 26 - 2nd Round
- World Cup 27 - 3rd Place
- World Cup 28 - Winners
- World Cup 29 - Quarter-Finals
- World Cup 30 - Runners-up
- World Cup 31 - Quarter-Finals
- World Cup 32 - 2nd Round
- World Cup 33 - Group Stage
- World Cup 34 - Group Stage
- World Cup 35 to 37 - Did not enter
AOCAF Record
- AOCAF1 - Did not enter
- AOCAF2 - Quarter-Finals
- AOCAF3 - Runners-Up
- AOCAF4 - Winners
- AOCAF5 - Quarter-Finals
- AOCAF6 - Runners-Up
- AOCAF7 - Winners
- AOCAF8 - Winners
- AOCAF9 - Quarter-Finals
- AOCAF10 - Winners
- AOCAF11 - Quarter-Finals
- AOCAF12 - Third Place
- AOCAF13 - Quarter-Finals
- AOCAF14 - Winners
- AOCAF15 - Third Place
- AOCAF16 - Quarter-Finals
- AOCAF17 - Third Place
- AOCAF18 - 2nd Round
- AOCAF19 - 2nd Round
Distinguished Players
Appearances
As of the end of World Cup 34, Starblaydia's last international appearance, the twenty most-capped players for Starblaydia were:
| # | Player | Caps |
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| 1 | Paul Noble | 96 |
| 2 | Zhorin Tumunzahar | 91 |
| 3= | Pedro Rujano | 90 |
| 3= | Johan Keifner | 90 |
| 5 | Stephen Adams | 89 |
| 6 | Darijo Cravex | 85 |
| 7 | Simeone Di Bradini | 84 |
| 8 | Durum Rage | 83 |
| 9 | Georges Blanc | 81 |
| 10 | Markko Rakkinen | 80 |
| 11 | Antonis Kouvas | 77 |
| 12 | Cherry Garcia | 76 |
| 13 | Tabitha Di Bradini | 75 |
| 14 | Menecrates | 74 |
| 15 | Rajko Dakic | 73 |
| 16 | Jean-Pierre Durand | 72 |
| 17= | Roberto Di Bradini | 71 |
| 17= | Dasha Tolkacheva | 71 |
| 19 | Raphaelo | 69 |
| 20= | Jaime Oberlander | 68 |
| 20= | Christian Averette | 68 |
| 20= | Jacqueline Maitland | 68 |
| 20= | Javi Chavez | 68 |
Goalscorers
Those players who score fifteen or more goals in their international career are inducted into the Rapaii 15 Club. This, which means 'Predator 15', sets 15 as its benchmark, for the fifteen goals Nikola "Laser" Lazerevski, Starblaydia's first great striker, scored in his career. As of the end of World Cup 34, Starblaydia's last international appearance, the twenty highest-scoring players for Starblaydia were:
| # | Player | Goals |
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| 1 | Jacqueline Maitland | 59 |
| 2 | Dasha Tolkacheva | 52 |
| 3 | Johan Keifner | 47 |
| 4= | Simeone Di Bradini | 44 |
| 4= | Zhorin Tumunzahar | 44 |
| 6 | Kaza Matranga | 42 |
| 7 | Menecrates | 30 |
| 8 | Paul Noble | 27 |
| 9 | Raphaelo | 25 |
| 10= | Durum Rage | 24 |
| 10= | Lawrence Asante | 24 |
| 13 | Rajko Dakic | 22 |
| 14 | Eomer Hall | 21 |
| 14= | Darius Belizaire | 20 |
| 14= | Syku Lyku-Agbayani | 20 |
| 16= | Fillipo Zinaldi | 18 |
| 16= | Jakkinho | 18 |
| 18 | Tetsuo Naoki | 17 |
| 19= | Cherry Garcia | 16 |
| 19= | Nuno Volaré | 16 |
Starblaydia Managers
- World Cup 15 to 16: Jean-Paul Georges-Ringeaux
- World Cup 17 to 21: Guylain N'Dumbu-Nsungu
- World Cup 22: Rikaard Van Honjiik & Nikola Lazerevski
- World Cup 23 to 25: Nikola Lazerevski
- World Cup 26 to 30: Khim Azanulbizarn
- World Cup 31 to 34: Jaime Oberlander
Team Records
- Most appearances: Paul Noble, 96
- First captain: Ryan Garry
- Most appearances as captain: Nunzio Gre, 39
- Youngest captain: Spike Martin, 26
- First goal: Nikola Lazerevski, World Cup 15 Qualifiers, MD1 vs Vilita
- Most goals: Jacqueline Maitland, 59
- Most goals in a single match: 4, Simeone Di Bradini and Jacqueline Maitland
- Most times scoring four or more goals in a single match: Simeone Di Bradini & Jacqueline Maitland, 1
- Most times scoring three or more goals in a single match: Menecrates, Dasha Tolkacheva - 3
- - Roberto Vega, Johan Keifner & Paul Noble - All 2
- - Nikola Lazerevski, Simeone Di Bradini, Syku Lyku-Agbayani, Zhorin Tumunzahar & Jacqueline Maitland - All 1
- - Roberto Vega, Johan Keifner & Paul Noble - All 2
- Most goals in a single AOCAF tournament: Simeone Di Bradini 9 (AOCAF5), Dasha Tolkacheva 9 (AOCAF15)
- Most goals in a single World Cup campaign: Dasha Tolkacheva, 16 (WC27)
- Most red cards: Francisco Ibanez, 8; Paulo Bachchan, 3
- Youngest player: Darius Belizaire, 15 years, 5 months, 25 days
- Youngest goalscorer: Surachai Buathiang, 15 years, 8 months, 7 days
- Oldest debutant: Elwood Deangelo, 38, AOCAF11
- First substitute: Fabricio de Souza Lima, World Cup 15
- Shortest player: Hurin Menegroth
- Tallest player: Eomer Hall
- Heaviest player: Duncan Jacob
Kit
Starblaydia have traditionally worn white shirts, shorts and socks with purple trim and since their inception, white socks. Their away kit is traditionally a reverse of this, with purple shirts, shorts and socks with white trim. Other away kits worn by Starblaydia - particularly in the more minor tournaments away from the World Cup and AOCAF - have included kits containing mostly yellow, gold, green, bronze or black.
The Starblaydi sportswear company Ediraf have always provided the kits for Starblaydia's team, from their very first outings debuted at World Cup 15. A major overhaul for the entire kit range, then adopted by many other nations, took place before World Cup 25.
World Cups 15-24
The Starblaydia Home and Away shirts for World Cup 17, referencing Simeone Di Bradini's shirt.
World Cups 25-34
The Starblaydia Home and Away shirts and shorts for World Cup 25 onwards, referencing the Defensive Midfielder's shirt.
World Cup 38 onwards
The Starblaydia Home, Away and Third full kits for World Cup 38 onwards, referencing the number-fourteen shirt of a generic 'Player'.
Player numbers
For Starblaydi players and fans, squad numbers - particularly the starting eleven - are traditionally associated with a certain position, but there are no set rules. Furthermore, established players will tend to use the same number whenever they play. This has been a part of Starblaydi football since it first began, and the team has kept to the tradition of numbering players from 1 to 11 (12 and upwards for substitutes) for every tournament. Traditionally: 1 will always be the Goalkeeper, along with 12 for the first reserve 'keeper. Full-Backs take 2 and 3, the defensive Midfielder takes 4, Centre-Backs are handed 5 and 6. Wide Midfielders take the 7 and 11 shirts, the central attacking Midfielder is usually 8, while the Strikers tend to be 9 and 10. Beyond this, up to the squad maximum of 23, numbers are assigned in many varying ways.
Titles
| Preceded by: Liverpool England |
World Cup Champions World Cup 25 (First title) |
Followed by: Bedistan |
| Preceded by: Bedistan |
World Cup Champions World Cup 28 (Second title) |
Followed by: Casari |
| Preceded by: NEWI Cefn Druids |
AOCAF Champions AOCAF 4 (First title) |
Followed by: NEWI Cefn Druids |
| Preceded by: Vilita |
AOCAF Champions AOCAF 7 (Second title) AOCAF 8 (Third title) |
Followed by: Vilita |
| Preceded by: Vilita |
AOCAF Champions AOCAF 10 (Fourth title) |
Followed by: Hypocria |
| Preceded by: Fmjphoenix |
AOCAF Champions AOCAF 14 (Fifth title) |
Followed by: Bettia |
| Preceded by: Inaugural Champion |
Men's Olympic Champions 1st Olympics (First title) |
Followed by: Capitalizt SLANI |
| Preceded by: The Belmore Family |
Four Nation's Invitational Champions FNI 2 (First title) |
Followed by: Milchama |
| Preceded by: Inaugural Champion |
Indigenous World Champions 1st Indigenous World Cup (First title) |
Followed by: Incumbent |
See Also
- Starblaydia All-Time XI
- Starblaydia women's national football team
- Starblaydia Under-21s
- Starblaydis in the World Cup Hall of Fame
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