Confederation FAM, AFC Website Official Website | Number of teams 8 | |
Founded 2013; 4 years ago (2013) Current champions Kashima Antlers U18
(1st title in 2015)
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FAM-FRENZ Asia Under 18 Champions Trophy also known as FAM-FRENZ ACT U18 or simply Asia U18 Champions Trophy is a under age football tournament officially launched in 2014. The tournament is organised by Frenz United Football Club (FUFC) in collaboration with the Football Association of Malaysia and Asian Football Confederation.
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History
FAM-ASIAN U18 Champions Trophy previously U16 (2014) and U15 (2013) is one of the major tournaments organized by Frenz United FC primarily to promote the continued development of young athletes as it relates to the fundamentals of football, sportsmanship, and athletic competition. This can be achieved through participation in games and other football related activities and competing at the highest level possible.
The inaugural Asia Under-16 Champions Trophy 2014 had brought the best out of 12 teams from the Asian region as they challenge for the coveted trophy and at stake is the US$100,000 (RM330,000) winner’s purse. The Asia U-16 Champions Trophy is simply an ‘upgraded’ version of the 2013 Asean Under-15 Champions Trophy spread over a wider platform in the region.
Prize and Awards
The tournament boasts one of the most lucrative prize money ever offered in the ASEAN region for an under-age competition. The total prize money on offer for the tournament was distributed as follows: