British Virgin Islands national football team

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British Virgin Islands
Nickname(s) The Nature Boys
Association British Virgin Islands Football Association
Confederation CONCACAF (North America)
Sub-confederation CFU (Caribbean)
Head coachVacant
Captain Troy Caesar
Most caps Troy Caesar (30)
Top scorer Avondale Williams (5)
Home stadium A.O. Shirley Recreation Ground
FIFA code VGB
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First colours
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Second colours
FIFA ranking
Current 207 Increase2.svg 1 (24 October 2024) [1]
Highest160 (March 2000, August–November 2002)
Lowest209 (March 2022)
First international
Flag of Anguilla.svg  Anguilla 0–1 British Virgin Islands  Flag of the British Virgin Islands.svg
(The Valley, Anguilla; October 1985)
Biggest win
Flag of the British Virgin Islands.svg  British Virgin Islands 6–0 Anguilla  Flag of Anguilla.svg
(Marigot, Saint Martin; 28 March 1990)
Biggest defeat
Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg  Dominican Republic 17–0 British Virgin Islands  Flag of the British Virgin Islands.svg
(San Cristobal, Dominican Republic; 14 October 2010)

The British Virgin Islands national football team is the national team of the British Virgin Islands and is controlled by the British Virgin Islands Football Association.

Contents

They are members of both CONCACAF and FIFA.

History

Early football games in the British Virgin Islands were between British Royal Navy crew, and expatriates. In 1968, the British Virgin Islands team was founded by a team of Royal Engineers, and soon after, in 1973 the British Virgin Islands Football Association was founded. In 1974, it was affiliated by FIFA. [2] The former Tottenham, Chelsea and Porto manager, Portuguese André Villas-Boas had his first job as Technical Director of the national team British Virgin Islands in 2000 and 2001. [3]

World Cup qualification

In the qualifying rounds for the 2006 World Cup were drawn against St Lucia, and they were eliminated 10–0 on aggregate. [4]

In the qualifying rounds for the 2010 World Cup they were paired with the Bahamas. They lost on the away goals rule after a 3–3 draw over both legs. Both matches were actually played in the Bahamas, but British Virgin Islands were designated as the home team in the second match, which ended 2–2. [5] Despite going out of the competition in the first qualifying round, the British Virgin Islands were the only side to enter the 2010 FIFA World Cup to remain unbeaten through qualification and the finals tournament (although New Zealand was undefeated in the finals tournament, they did lose a game in qualification.)

In the qualifying rounds for the 2014 FIFA World Cup they were in the unusual position of being favorites to win their two-legged tie against neighbors U.S. Virgin Islands. However, after losing the first leg 2–0 and the return leg 2–1, the British Virgin Islands once again failed to advance to the next round.

The 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying rounds saw British Virgin Islands take on Dominica with both legs taking place in Dominica, with the first leg acting as BVI's 'home ground' due to the away goal ruling. Despite taking the lead twice, the Islanders fell to a 3–2 defeat at 'home' and drew 0–0 away, meaning that once again first round qualification remained elusive.

The 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying rounds saw British Virgin Islands again knocked out in the first round, having lost all four of their group matches without scoring a goal.

At the commencement of 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification, BVI advanced beyond the first round of qualifying for the first time in their history after beating the U.S. Virgin Islands 1–1 on aggregate after penalties. [6] In the second round, they were drawn into Group E with Guatemala, Dominica, Jamaica and the Dominican Republic.

Results and fixtures

The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.

  Win  Draw  Loss  Fixture

2024

22 March 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification U.S. Virgin Islands  Flag of the United States Virgin Islands.svg1–1Flag of the British Virgin Islands.svg  British Virgin Islands Saint Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands
17:00  UTC−4
  • Blaschka Soccerball shade.svg73'
Report Liziario Soccerball shade.svg90'Stadium: Bethlehem Soccer Stadium
Referee: Katia Itzel García (Mexico)
26 March 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification British Virgin Islands  Flag of the British Virgin Islands.svg0–0 (a.e.t.)
(1–1 agg.)
(4–2 p)
Flag of the United States Virgin Islands.svg  U.S. Virgin Islands Road Town, British Virgin Islands
15:00  UTC−4 Report Stadium: A. O. Shirley Recreation Ground
Referee: Ken Pennyfeather (Antigua and Barbuda)
Penalties
Note: 1–1 on aggregate. British Virgin Islands won 4–2 on penalties and advanced to the second round.
11 June 2026 World Cup qualification Dominican Republic  Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg4–0Flag of the British Virgin Islands.svg  British Virgin Islands San Cristóbal, Dominican Republic
20:00  UTC−4
Report (FIFA)
Report (CONCACAF)
Stadium: Estadio Panamericano
Attendance: 1,100
Referee: Adonai Escobedo (Mexico)

Coaching history

Players

Current squad

The following players were called up for the 2024–25 CONCACAF Nations League C match against St. Kitts and Nevis and Cayman Islands on 9 and 12 October 2024. [7]

Caps and goals correct as of 12 October 2024, after match against Cayman Islands.

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
1 GK Simon Cross (1985-09-26) 26 September 1985 (age 39)20 Flag of the British Virgin Islands.svg Wolues FC
1 GK Akeem Paddy (2009-01-19) 19 January 2009 (age 15)00

2 DF Troy Caesar (1994-05-13) 13 May 1994 (age 30)343 Flag of the British Virgin Islands.svg Islanders FC
2 DF Miguel Marshall (2002-04-11) 11 April 2002 (age 22)250 Flag of England.svg Poole Town
2 DF Justin Smith (2003-04-11) 11 April 2003 (age 21)171 Flag of the British Virgin Islands.svg One Love United
2 DF Ikyjah Williams (2003-04-14) 14 April 2003 (age 21)140 Flag of the British Virgin Islands.svg Rebels
2 DF Jaden Abrams (2007-04-20) 20 April 2007 (age 17)110 Flag of the British Virgin Islands.svg Virgin Gorda United
2 DF T'Khoy Morton (2007-10-10) 10 October 2007 (age 17)50 Flag of the British Virgin Islands.svg Virgin Gorda United
2 DF Omari Simmons 20 Flag of England.svg FCV Grace Dieu
2 DF Momchil Yordanov (2007-02-28) 28 February 2007 (age 17)10 Flag of England.svg Eastbourne Borough

3 MF Kristian Javier (1996-04-06) 6 April 1996 (age 28)301 Flag of the United States.svg AC Commonwealth
3 MF Luka Chalwell (2004-04-11) 11 April 2004 (age 20)213 Flag of England.svg Winchester City
3 MF Johari Lacey (2004-01-08) 8 January 2004 (age 20)80 Flag of the British Virgin Islands.svg Rebels
3 MF Tai Thomas (2005-08-11) 11 August 2005 (age 19)20 Flag of the British Virgin Islands.svg Wolues FC
3 MF Levon Williams (2004-04-27) 27 April 2004 (age 20)20 Flag of the British Virgin Islands.svg Virgin Gouda United
3 MF Rush Broderick 00 Flag of the British Virgin Islands.svg Wolues FC

4 FW Tyler Forbes (2002-04-18) 18 April 2002 (age 22)284 Flag of England.svg Poole Town
4 FW Azarni Callwood (2006-09-21) 21 September 2006 (age 18)80 Flag of the British Virgin Islands.svg Rebels
4 FW Jaadon Quashie (2006-09-11) 11 September 2006 (age 18)30 Flag of the British Virgin Islands.svg Virgin Gouda United
4 FW Joel Mars (2007-02-16) 16 February 2007 (age 17)10 Flag of the British Virgin Islands.svg Virgin Gouda United

Recent call-ups

Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClubLatest call-up
GK Frankie Beckles (2007-03-11) 11 March 2007 (age 17)50 Flag of England.svg Shrewsbury Town v. Flag of Saint Kitts and Nevis.svg  Saint Kitts and Nevis ; 10 September 2024
GK Mekhi Walters (2001-11-28) 28 November 2001 (age 22)10 Flag of the British Virgin Islands.svg Virgin Gouda United v. Flag of Saint Kitts and Nevis.svg  Saint Kitts and Nevis ; 10 September 2024
GK Daniel Gilford (2001-03-03) 3 March 2001 (age 23)80 Flag of the British Virgin Islands.svg Virgin Gouda United v. Flag of Dominica.svg  Dominica ; 16 November 2023

DF Taylor Scarff (2007-08-10) 10 August 2007 (age 17)60 Flag of England.svg Plymouth Parkway v. Flag of Saint Kitts and Nevis.svg  Saint Kitts and Nevis ; 10 September 2024
DF Alejandro Santos (2003-11-23) 23 November 2003 (age 20)10 Flag of the British Virgin Islands.svg Wolues v. Flag of Saint Kitts and Nevis.svg  Saint Kitts and Nevis ; 10 September 2024
DF Giovanni Grant (2002-12-28) 28 December 2002 (age 21)60 Flag of the British Virgin Islands.svg Virgin Gouda United v. Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg  Dominican Republic ; 12 June 2024
DF Carson Price (2001-03-14) 14 March 2001 (age 23)20 Flag of the United States.svg Incarnate Word Cardinals v. Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg  Dominican Republic ; 12 June 2024
DF Sheldon Toney (2004-07-22) 22 July 2004 (age 20)10 Flag of the British Virgin Islands.svg Virgin Gouda United v. Flag of Dominica.svg  Dominica ; 16 November 2023
DF Phillip Nelson (1988-04-14) 14 April 1988 (age 36)140 Flag of the British Virgin Islands.svg Wolues v. Flag of Dominica.svg  Dominica ; 16 November 2023
DF Jerry Wiltshire (1996-02-04) 4 February 1996 (age 28)142 Flag of England.svg Hayes & Yeading United v. Flag of the Turks and Caicos Islands.svg  Turks and Caicos Islands ; 16 October 2023
DF Joshua Bertie (1996-10-09) 9 October 1996 (age 28)151 Flag of England.svg Winchester City v. Flag of the Turks and Caicos Islands.svg  Turks and Caicos Islands ; 16 October 2023

MF T'Sharne Gallimore (2000-08-20) 20 August 2000 (age 24)231 Flag of England.svg Chesham United v. Flag of Saint Kitts and Nevis.svg  Saint Kitts and Nevis ; 10 September 2024
MF Robert Green (1997-09-05) 5 September 1997 (age 27)210 Flag of the United States.svg Baltimore City F.C. v. Flag of Saint Kitts and Nevis.svg  Saint Kitts and Nevis ; 10 September 2024
MF Adrian Padilla Adams (2006-02-15) 15 February 2006 (age 18)40 Flag of the British Virgin Islands.svg Virgin Gouda United v. Flag of Saint Kitts and Nevis.svg  Saint Kitts and Nevis ; 10 September 2024

FW Denvin Jones (2004-01-24) 24 January 2004 (age 20)20 Flag of the British Virgin Islands.svg Rebels v. Flag of Saint Kitts and Nevis.svg  Saint Kitts and Nevis ; 10 September 2024
FW Jhon Samuel (1984-05-08) 8 May 1984 (age 40)80 Flag of the British Virgin Islands.svg One Love United v. Flag of Dominica.svg  Dominica ; 16 November 2023

  • INJ = Withdrew due to injury
  • PRE = Preliminary squad
  • TRA = Training player
  • WD = Withdrew (non-injury)
  • RET = Retired

Player records

As of 10 September 2024 [8]
Players in bold are still active with British Virgin Islands.

Most appearances

RankPlayerCapsGoalsCareer
1 Troy Caesar 3032010–present
2 Kristian Javier 2702016–present
3 Carlos Septus 2512011–present
Tyler Forbes 2542018–present
5 T'Sharne Gallimore 2212018–present
Miguel Marshall 2202019–present
7 Luka Chalwell 2132021–Present
8 Trevor Peters 1912010–2019
Robert Green 1902018–Present
10 Andy Davis 1702008–2015
Jamie Wilson 1732018–present

Top goalscorers

RankPlayerGoalsCapsRatioCareer
1 Avondale Williams 5150.332000–2012
2 Jordan Johnson 480.52015–2018
Tyler Forbes 4250.162018–present
4 Jairo Morris 350.62004
Jamie Wilson 3170.182018–present
Luka Chalwell 3210.142021–present
Troy Caesar 3300.12010–present
8 Henroy Mitchell 2212010
Michael Huggins 2212002
Bailey Rowe 250.42018–2019
Peterson Azille 260.332000–2004
Garret Ferron 260.332000–2004
Venton James 280.252004–2008
Rohan Lennon 2130.152000–2008
Jerry Wiltshire 2160.132019–present

Competitive record

FIFA World Cup

FIFA World Cup Qualification
YearRoundPositionPldWD*LGFGAPldWDLGFGA
1930 to 1998 Not a FIFA memberNot a FIFA member
Flag of South Korea (1997-2011).svg Flag of Japan.svg 2002 Did not qualify2002114
Flag of Germany.svg 2006 2002010
Flag of South Africa.svg 2010 202033
Flag of Brazil.svg 2014 200214
Flag of Russia.svg 2018 201123
Flag of Qatar.svg 2022 4004019
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Flag of Mexico.svg Flag of the United States.svg 2026 To be determined402218
Flag of Morocco.svg Flag of Portugal.svg Flag of Spain.svg 2030 To be determined
Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg 2034
Total0/6180514962

CONCACAF Gold Cup

CONCACAF Gold Cup record
YearRoundPositionPldWD*LGFGA
Flag of the United States.svg 1991 Did not qualify
Flag of Mexico.svg Flag of the United States.svg 1993
Flag of the United States.svg 1996 Withdrew
Flag of the United States.svg 1998 Did not qualify
Flag of the United States.svg 2000
Flag of the United States.svg 2002
Flag of Mexico.svg Flag of the United States.svg 2003
Flag of the United States.svg 2005
Flag of the United States.svg 2007 Withdrew
Flag of the United States.svg 2009 Did not qualify
Flag of the United States.svg 2011
Flag of the United States.svg 2013
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Flag of the United States.svg 2015
Flag of the United States.svg 2017
Flag of Costa Rica.svg Flag of Jamaica.svg Flag of the United States.svg 2019
Flag of the United States.svg 2021
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Flag of the United States.svg 2023
Total0/17

CONCACAF Nations League

CONCACAF Nations League record
LeagueFinals
SeasonDivisionGroupPldWD*LGFGAP/RFinalsResultPldWDLGFGASquad
2019–20 C B 4004515Steady3.svg Flag of the United States.svg 2021 Ineligible
2022–23 C D 4022311Steady3.svg Flag of the United States.svg 2023
2023–24 C B 412176Steady3.svg Flag of the United States.svg 2024
2024–25 C C To be determinedFlag of none.svg 2025
Total121471532Total0 Titles

Caribbean Cup

Caribbean Cup record
YearRoundPositionPldWD*LGFGA
Flag of Barbados.svg 1989 Did not qualify
Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg 1990
Flag of Jamaica.svg 1991
Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg 1992
Flag of Jamaica.svg 1993
Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg 1994
Flag of the Cayman Islands.svg Flag of Jamaica.svg 1995 Withdrew
Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg 1996 Did not enter
Flag of Antigua and Barbuda.svg Flag of Saint Kitts and Nevis.svg 1997 Did not qualify
Flag of Jamaica.svg Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg 1998
Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg 1999
Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg 2001
Flag of Barbados.svg 2005
Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg 2007 Withdrew
Flag of Jamaica.svg 2008 Did not qualify
Snake Flag of Martinique.svg 2010
Flag of Antigua and Barbuda.svg 2012
Flag of Jamaica.svg 2014
Snake Flag of Martinique.svg 2017
Total0/19

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