Overview
Madagascar is a member of the Confederation of African Football and plays in the Southern African (COSAFA) zone. The men's national team, known as the Barea, has played 322 recorded internationals since 1947, winning 118 of them (36.6%).
Madagascar have played at 1 AFCON finals without winning the title.
On current form our Elo rating places Madagascar 27th in Africa and 122nd in the world.
With about 32.7 million people and its capital in Antananarivo, Madagascar has produced 121 notable footballers footballers in our database.
Famous Malagasy footballers
Jérémy MorelMadagascar · b. 1984
Anicet AndrianantenainaMadagascar · b. 1990
Marco IlaimaharitraMadagascar · b. 1995
Paulin VoavyMadagascar · b. 1987
Faneva Imà AndriatsimaMadagascar · b. 1984
Lalaina NomenjanaharyMadagascar · b. 1986
Romain MétanireMadagascar · Minnesota United FC
Carolus AndriamatsinoroMadagascar · b. 1989
Rayan RavelosonMadagascar · LA Galaxy
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Thomas FontaineMadagascar · F.C. Lorient
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Éric RabésandratanaMadagascar · b. 1972
Jérôme MombrisMadagascar · b. 1987
Most capped
Top scorers (match database)
- Faneva Imà Andriatsima
- Njiva Rakotoharimalala
- Rayan Raveloson
- Warren Caddy
- Etienne Rado Rasoanaivo
- Harry Randrianaivo
- Lalaïna Nomenjanahary
- Arnaud Randrianantenaina
Where Malagasy players play
6 active Malagasy players are currently at clubs outside Madagascar. The most common destinations:
Clubs and leagues in Madagascar
Main competitions: Orange Pro League.
- AS Ademafounded 1955
- USCA Foot
- Ajesaiafounded 1998
- Academie Ny Antsikafounded 2000
- CNaPS Sport
- SO l'Emyrne
- FC BFVfounded 1978
- AS Fortior
- Léopards de Transfootfounded 2000
- Japan Actuel's FC
Where Malagasy footballers are born
18 Madagascar internationals were born abroad, most often in France (16), Comoros (1), Germany (1). See the diaspora →
Stadiums
- Mahamasina Municipal StadiumAntananarivo
- Barikadimy StadiumToamasina
- Stade Olympique l'EmyrneAntananarivo
- Rabemananjara StadiumAnalamanga
Strength over time
Year-end Elo rating of Madagascar. Elo history →
Frequently asked questions
What is the nickname of the Madagascar national team?
Madagascar are nicknamed the Barea.
How many times have Madagascar won AFCON?
Madagascar have won the Africa Cup of Nations 0 times.
Have Madagascar played at the World Cup?
No, Madagascar have not qualified for a World Cup finals tournament yet.
Who is the top scorer for Madagascar?
In our match database, Faneva Imà Andriatsima leads with 6 goals. Goal data is most complete for tournament matches.
Who is the most famous Malagasy footballer?
By international recognition, Jérémy Morel is the best-known Malagasy footballer in our database, followed by Anicet Andrianantenaina and Marco Ilaimaharitra.
What is the biggest stadium in Madagascar?
Mahamasina Municipal Stadium is the largest football stadium in Madagascar in our records, with a capacity of 22,000.