The DFB have won the Maurice Burlaz Trophy – the trophy awarded to the national association which has achieved the best results in UEFA's men's youth competitions, and which is named after the Frenchman and former vice-chairman of the UEFA Youth Committee.
The trophy has been awarded to European national associations since 1990, on the basis of results obtained in the UEFA European Under-17 Championship and UEFA European Under-19 Championship over the previous two seasons. Germany won the Under-19 tournament in 2007/08 and the Under-17 championship in 2008/09.
Germany won with two points ahead of Spain
"We feel honoured by this prestigious award", said Matthias Sammer, the DFB Technical Director. "We value it as a confirmation of our efforts throughout these past few years."
DFB General Secretary Wolfgang Niersbach said: "For the first time ever, our talents program has been decorated like this, which is a great honour. Matthias Sammer personifies these efforts. We are determined to continue on this road, hopefully celebrating more titles along the way. Our goal is nothing less than to compete with the best in the world."
Germany, with 16 points and winners for the first time since 1992, finished two points ahead of Spain – winners four times in succession – and France, with Italy and the Netherlands finishing on 13 points. The trophy will be presented at the next youth competition draw ceremony in Nyon in December.
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The DFB have won the Maurice Burlaz Trophy – the trophy awarded to the national association which has achieved the best results in UEFA's men's youth competitions, and which is named after the Frenchman and former vice-chairman of the UEFA Youth Committee.
The trophy has been awarded to European national associations since 1990, on the basis of results obtained in the UEFA European Under-17 Championship and UEFA European Under-19 Championship over the previous two seasons. Germany won the Under-19 tournament in 2007/08 and the Under-17 championship in 2008/09.
Germany won with two points ahead of Spain
"We feel honoured by this prestigious award", said Matthias Sammer, the DFB Technical Director. "We value it as a confirmation of our efforts throughout these past few years."
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DFB General Secretary Wolfgang Niersbach said: "For the first time ever, our talents program has been decorated like this, which is a great honour. Matthias Sammer personifies these efforts. We are determined to continue on this road, hopefully celebrating more titles along the way. Our goal is nothing less than to compete with the best in the world."
Germany, with 16 points and winners for the first time since 1992, finished two points ahead of Spain – winners four times in succession – and France, with Italy and the Netherlands finishing on 13 points. The trophy will be presented at the next youth competition draw ceremony in Nyon in December.
