Australia men's national under-17 soccer team

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Australia Under-17
Nickname(s) Joeys
Association Football Australia
Confederation AFC (Asia)
Sub-confederation AFF (Southeast Asia)
Head coach Brad Maloney
Captain Jayden Necovski
FIFA code AUS
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First colours
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First international
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 2–1 New Zealand  Flag of New Zealand.svg
(New Zealand; 3 December 1983)
Biggest win
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 23–0 Northern Mariana Islands  Flag of the Northern Mariana Islands.svg
(Shepparton, Australia; 5 October 2022)
Biggest defeat
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 0–6 Japan  Flag of Japan.svg
(Bambolim, India; 22 September 2016)
FIFA U-17 World Cup
Appearances13 (first in 1985 )
Best resultRunners-up; 1999
AFC U-16 Championship
Appearances7 (first in 2008 )
Best resultSemi-finals; 2010, 2014, 2018
AFF U-16 Youth Championship
Appearances8 (first in 2008 )
Best resultChampions; 2008, 2016
Website www.socceroos.com.au/joeys-u17s

The Australia national under-17 soccer team, known as the Joeys or Subway Joeys for sponsorship reasons, [1] represents Australia in men's international under-17 soccer. The team is controlled by the governing body for Football in Australia, Football Australia (FA), which is currently a member of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the regional ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) since leaving the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) in 2006.

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Australia is a ten-time OFC champion and a two-time AFF champion. The team has represented Australia at the FIFA U-17 World Cup tournaments on twelve occasions.

History

1999 U-17 World Championship

The Joeys best result in international football came in the 1999 FIFA U-17 World Championship hosted by New Zealand, where Australia finished second.

To qualify for the tournament Australia had to first win the Oceania qualifiers. This was achieved with wins over Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Cook Islands, American Samoa, Vanuatu, New Caledonia and again Fiji in the final which finished 5–0. [2] Next up was a two leg play-off against Bahrain who had finished third in the 1998 AFC U-17 Championship. Australia won 3–1 on aggregate.

In the tournament proper, Australia lost their opening game 2–1 to Brazil although a come from behind 2–1 win over Germany and a 1–0 win over Mali saw Australia top the group. Australia dispatched of Qatar 1–0 in the quarter final and needed penalties to get past USA after a 2–2 draw in the semi-final. They lost the final to Brazil; the match finished nil all after extra time and Brazil won a penalty shoot-out 8–7.

A number of this Joeys squad would go on to represent the Socceroos including Adrian Madaschi, Jade North, Joshua Kennedy and Scott McDonald.

Players

Current squad

The following 24 players were called up for the PacificAus Sports Football Tour from 15–21 August. [3] [4]

Caps and goals correct as of the game against Solomon Islands U19 on 20 August 2024.

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
11 GK Jai Ajanovic 70 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Central Coast Mariners
121 GK Jonty Benfield 10 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Melbourne City
181 GK Oskar von Schrenk 10 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Melbourne Victory

22 DF Charlie Parkin 30 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brisbane Roar
32 DF Zayd Kassaby 10 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Melbourne Victory
42 DF Zane Stevenson 11 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Sydney FC
52 DF Marco Santangelo 30 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Sydney FC
142 DF Feyzo Kasumovic 30 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Adelaide United
152 DF Liam Armstrong 10 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Perth Glory
162 DF Bryce Harrison 10 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Western Sydney Wanderers

63 MF Alex Bolton 70 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Perth Glory
73 MF Rhys Williams 61 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brisbane Roar
83 MF Max Anastasio 30 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Marconi Stallions
93 MF Anthony Didulica 77 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Western United
103 MF Nickolas Alfaro (2008-02-02) 2 February 2008 (age 16)71 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Sydney FC
113 MF Jay Maltz 40 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Sydney FC
133 MF Logan Sambrook 20 Flag of Australia (converted).svg North Coast Football
213 MF Henrique Oliveira 10 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Adelaide United

174 FW Isiah Boston 20 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Melbourne City
194 FW Daniel Matina 10 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Melbourne City
204 FW Samuel Stanway 21 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Lions FC
224 FW Max Naylor 12 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Perth Glory
234 FW Akol Akon 20 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Western Sydney Wanderers
244 FW Chris Irakoze 20 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Adelaide United

Recent call-ups

The following players have been called up within the last 12 months and remain eligible for selection.

Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClubLatest call-up
GK Noah Ellul 00 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Adelaide United 2024 ASEAN U-16 Boys Championship, 3 July 2024

DF Matthew Baker 00 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Melbourne City PacificAus Sports Football Tour, 15–21 August 2024
DF Jayden Necovski (captain) (2008-01-01) 1 January 2008 (age 16)50 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Melbourne City 2024 ASEAN U-16 Boys Championship, 3 July 2024
DF Alexander Garbowski 50 Flag of Sweden.svg BK Häcken 2024 ASEAN U-16 Boys Championship, 3 July 2024
DF Besian Kutleshi 50 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Western United 2024 ASEAN U-16 Boys Championship, 3 July 2024
DF Christian Pullella 50 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Perth Glory 2024 ASEAN U-16 Boys Championship, 3 July 2024
DF Malual Nichola 40 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Adelaide United 2024 ASEAN U-16 Boys Championship, 3 July 2024
DF Hayden Thomas 10 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Perth Glory v. Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg   Switzerland, 11 April 2024

MF Quinn MacNicol (2008-01-10) 10 January 2008 (age 16)68 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brisbane Roar 2024 ASEAN U-16 Boys Championship, 3 July 2024
MF Alexander Houridis 30 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Melbourne Victory 2024 ASEAN U-16 Boys Championship, 3 July 2024
MF Haine Eames 20 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Central Coast Mariners 2024 ASEAN U-16 Boys Championship, 3 July 2024
MF James Houridis 22 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Melbourne Victory 2024 ASEAN U-16 Boys Championship, 3 July 2024
MF Danilo Treffiletti (2008-01-31) 31 January 2008 (age 16)30 Flag of Italy.svg Monza v. Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg   Switzerland, 11 April 2024
MF Gianluca Okon (2009-01-24) 24 January 2009 (age 15)10 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Club Brugge v. Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg   Switzerland, 11 April 2024

FW Amlani Tatu (2008-01-01) 1 January 2008 (age 16)64 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Adelaide United 2024 ASEAN U-16 Boys Championship, 3 July 2024
FW Jordan Graoroski 61 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Sutherland Sharks 2024 ASEAN U-16 Boys Championship, 3 July 2024
FW Noah Slunjski (2008-02-10) 10 February 2008 (age 16)40 Flag of Croatia.svg Hajduk Split 2024 ASEAN U-16 Boys Championship, 3 July 2024
FW David Bolongi (2008-03-18) 18 March 2008 (age 16)21 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Gold Coast Knights 2024 ASEAN U-16 Boys Championship, 3 July 2024
FW Antonio Arena 10 Flag of Italy.svg Pescara v. Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg   Switzerland, 11 April 2024
FW Marcus Neil 10 Flag of England.svg Sunderland v. Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg   Switzerland, 11 April 2024
FW Aaron Cartwright 00 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Melbourne City v. Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg   Switzerland, 11 April 2024

Recent results and fixtures

2024

11 April Friendly Switzerland  Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg3–4Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Locarno, Switzerland
13:00 (CET)
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  • Mahic Soccerball shade.svg120+1', 102+5'
Report
Stadium: Stadio Communale Ascona
Note: Match took place over four quarters of 30-minutes each
23 June ASEAN U-16 Boys Championship GS Thailand  Flag of Thailand.svg0–0Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Surakarta, Indonesia
15:00 WIB Report Stadium: Sriwedari Stadium
Referee: Muhammad Zulfiqar (Singapore)
26 June ASEAN U-16 Boys Championship GS Australia  Flag of Australia (converted).svg2–0Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia Surakarta, Indonesia
15:00 WIB
Report Stadium: Sriwedari Stadium
Referee: Clarence Leow Hong Wei (Singapore)
29 June ASEAN U-16 Boys Championship GS East Timor  Flag of East Timor.svg0–12Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Surakarta, Indonesia
15:00 WIB Report
Stadium: Sriwedari Stadium
Referee: Muhammad Zulfiqar (Singapore)
1 July ASEAN U-16 Boys Championship SF Indonesia  Flag of Indonesia.svg3–5Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Surakarta, Indonesia
19:30 WIB
Report
Stadium: Manahan Stadium
21 August PacificAus Sports Tour Vanuatu  Flag of Vanuatu.svg3–3Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Port Vila, Vanuatu
15:00 UTC+11
Report
Stadium: Freshwater Stadium

Coaching staff

PositionName
Head coach Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brad Maloney [5]
Assistant coach Flag of Australia (converted).svg Michael Cooper
Goalkeeper coach Flag of Italy.svg Davide Del Giovine
Technical consultant Flag of England.svg Ron Smith

Competitive record

FIFA U-17 World Cup

FIFA U-17 World Cup record
YearResultPositionPldWDLGFGA
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 1985 Quarterfinals5th431041
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg 1987 Quarterfinals6th420235
Flag of Scotland.svg 1989 Group stage14th301236
Flag of Italy.svg 1991 Quarterfinals7th420276
Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg 1993 Quarterfinals6th411275
Flag of Ecuador.svg 1995 Quarterfinals6th411267
Flag of Egypt.svg 1997 did not qualify
Flag of New Zealand.svg 1999 Runners-up2nd632175
Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg 2001 Quarterfinals8th420266
Flag of Finland.svg 2003 Group stage16th300316
Flag of Peru.svg 2005 Group stage12th310225
Flag of South Korea.svg 2007 did not qualify
Flag of Nigeria.svg 2009
Flag of Mexico.svg 2011 Round of 1615th411237
Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg 2013 did not qualify
Flag of Chile.svg 2015 Round of 1616th4112311
Flag of India.svg 2017 did not qualify
Flag of Brazil.svg 2019 Round of 1615th411259
Flag of Peru.svg 2021 Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Flag of Indonesia.svg 2023 did not qualify
Flag of Qatar.svg 2025 to be determined
Total13/200 Titles51196265779

OFC U-17 Championship

OFC U-17 Championship record
YearResultPositionPldWDLGFGA
Flag of New Zealand.svg 1983 Champions1st5500222
Flag of Chinese Taipei for Olympic games.svg 1986 Champions1st4301101
Flag of Australia (converted).svg 1989 Champions1st4400351
Flag of New Zealand.svg 1991 Champions1st4310154
Flag of New Zealand.svg 1993 Champions1st4400121
Flag of Vanuatu.svg 1995 Champions1st3300110
Flag of New Zealand.svg 1997 Runners-up2nd5401301
Flag of Fiji.svg 1999 Champions1st7700551
Flag of Samoa.svg / Flag of Vanuatu.svg 2001 Champions1st6600520
Flag of American Samoa.svg / Flag of Australia (converted).svg / Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg 2003 Champions1st7700403
Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg 2005 Champions1st5500380
Total11/1110 Titles54511232013

AFC U-17 Asian Cup

AFC U-17 Asian Cup record
YearResultPositionPldWDLGFGA
Flag of Singapore.svg 2006 did not qualify
Flag of Uzbekistan.svg 2008 Quarterfinals5th4301135
Flag of Uzbekistan.svg 2010 Semifinals4th5311125
Flag of Iran.svg 2012 Quarterfinals6th421156
Flag of Thailand.svg 2014 Semifinals3rd5410124
Flag of India.svg 2016 Group stage16th3003210
Flag of Malaysia.svg 2018 Semifinals4th5302109
Flag of Bahrain.svg 2020 Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Flag of Thailand.svg 2023 Quarterfinals8th420288
Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg 2025 to be determined
Total7/90 Titles30173106247

AFF U-16 Youth Championship

Honours

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References

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  2. "Joeys 1999 Matches".
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  4. "Squad Update: Subway Joeys PacificAus Sports Football Tour". Football Australia . 3 August 2024.
  5. "Brad Maloney appointed Joeys Head Coach". Football Australia. 4 August 2022.