Finland national under-17 football team

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Finland U-17
Association Football Association of Finland
Confederation UEFA (Europe)
Head coach Flag of Finland.svg Erkka V. Lehtola
FIFA code FIN
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First colours
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Second colours
First international
Flag of Finland.svg  Finland 2–1 China  Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg
(Helsinki, Finland; 13 August 2003)
Biggest win
Flag of Liechtenstein.svg  Liechtenstein 0–8 Finland  Flag of Finland.svg
(Oeiras, Portugal; 19 November 2024)
Biggest defeat
Flag of Colombia.svg  Colombia 9–1 Finland  Flag of Finland.svg
(Helsinki, Finland; 19 August 2003)
World Cup
Appearances1 (first in 2003 )
Best resultGroup Stage (2003)
European Championship
Appearances1 (first in 2002 )
Best resultGroup Stage (2002)

The Finland national under-17 football team represents Finland in international football competitions in the FIFA U-17 World Cup and the UEFA European Under-17 Championship, as well as any other under-17 international football tournaments. It is governed by the Football Association of Finland.

Contents

Competitive record

FIFA U-16/17 World Cup Record

YearRoundPositionMatchesWinsDrawsLossesGF [note 1] GA [note 2]
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 1985 did not qualify
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg 1987
Flag of Scotland.svg 1989
Flag of Italy.svg 1991
Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg 1993
Flag of Ecuador.svg 1995
Flag of Egypt.svg 1997
Flag of New Zealand.svg 1999
Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg 2001
Flag of Finland.svg 2003 Group Stage12th3102312
Flag of Peru.svg 2005 did not qualify
Flag of South Korea.svg 2007
Flag of Nigeria.svg 2009
Flag of Mexico.svg 2011
Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg 2013
Flag of Chile.svg 2015
Flag of India.svg 2017
Flag of Brazil.svg 2019
Flag of Indonesia.svg 2023
Flag of Qatar.svg 2025 to be determined
Total1/2012th3102312

UEFA European U-17 Championship record

YearRoundPldWD*LGFGA
1982-2001See Finland national under-16 football team
Flag of Denmark.svg 2002 Group Stage3003315
Flag of Portugal.svg 2003 did not qualify
Flag of France.svg 2004
Flag of Italy (2003-2006).svg 2005
Flag of Luxembourg.svg 2006
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg 2007
Flag of Turkey.svg 2008
Flag of Germany.svg 2009
Flag of Liechtenstein.svg 2010
Flag of Serbia.svg 2011
Flag of Slovenia.svg 2012
Flag of Slovakia.svg 2013
Flag of Malta.svg 2014
Flag of Bulgaria.svg 2015
Flag of Azerbaijan.svg 2016
Flag of Croatia.svg 2017
Flag of England.svg 2018
Flag of Ireland.svg 2019
Flag of Estonia.svg 2020 Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic [1] [2]
Flag of Cyprus.svg 2021
Flag of Israel.svg 2022 did not qualify
Flag of Hungary.svg 2023
Flag of Cyprus.svg 2024
Flag of Albania.svg 2025 to be determined
Total1/163003315
*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.
**Gold background colour indicates that the tournament was won.
***Red border colour indicates tournament was held on home soil.

Recent results

2023

2 August 2023Friendly tournament Finland  Flag of Finland.svg0–0Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Imatra, Finland
Report Stadium: Ukonniemi
Attendance: 457
4 August 2023Friendly tournament Israel  Flag of Israel.svg2–5Flag of Finland.svg  Finland Lappeenranta, Finland
  • Zahrani Soccerball shade.svg80'
  • Aviv Soccerball shade.svg89'
Report
Stadium: Kimpinen Sports Centre
Attendance: 2100
8 August 2023Friendly tournament Finland  Flag of Finland.svg0–1Flag of Denmark.svg  Denmark Lappeenranta, Finland
Report Stadium: Kimpinen Sports Centre
Attendance: 1200


12 September 2023Friendly Switzerland  Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg2–2Flag of Finland.svg  Finland Mendrisio, Switzerland
Report Stadium: Stadio comunale
14 September 2023Friendly Switzerland  Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg1–0Flag of Finland.svg  Finland Mendrisio, Switzerland
Report Stadium: Stadio comunale


15 October 2023 2024 UEFA Euro U17 Championship qualification: Main round Finland  Flag of Finland.svg2–2Flag of Ukraine.svg  Ukraine Triesen, Liechtenstein
Report
Stadium: Sportanlage Blumenau
Referee: David Dickinson (Scotland)
18 October 2023 2024 UEFA Euro U17 Championship qualification: Main round Germany  Flag of Germany.svg1–1Flag of Finland.svg  Finland Eschen, Liechtenstein
Report
Stadium: Sportpark Eschen-Mauren
Referee: Martin Dohal (Slovakia)

2024

23 January 2024Friendly Portugal  Flag of Portugal.svg2–2Flag of Finland.svg  Finland Algés, Portugal
Report
Stadium: Cidade do Futebol
Referee: Ricardo Bogas (Portugal)
25 January 2024Friendly Portugal  Flag of Portugal.svg0–1Flag of Finland.svg  Finland Algés, Portugal
Report
Stadium: Cidade do Futebol
Referee: Nuno Oliveira (Portugal)


28 February 2024Friendly Finland  Flag of Finland.svg1–2Flag of Iceland.svg  Iceland Tammela, Finland
Stadium: Eerikkilä Sports Centre
1 March 2024Friendly Finland  Flag of Finland.svg4–1Flag of Iceland.svg  Iceland Vantaa, Finland
Stadium: Myyrmäki Stadium


20 March 2024 2024 UEFA Euro U-17 Championship qualification: Elite round Finland  Flag of Finland.svg0–1Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium Vantaa, Finland
Report
  • Van De VenSoccerball shade.svg13' (p.)
Stadium: Myyrmäen jalkapallostadion
Referee: Alan Kijas (Austria)
13 November 2024 (2024-11-13) 2025 UEFA Euro U-17 Championship qualification: Round 1 Finland  Flag of Finland.svg2–2Flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina.svg  Bosnia and Herzegovina Estádio do Real SC, Queluz
16:00
Report
Referee: Marek Radina (Czech Republic)
16 November 2024 (2024-11-16) 2025 UEFA Euro U-17 Championship qualification: Round 1 Portugal  Flag of Portugal.svg5–1Flag of Finland.svg  Finland Cidade do Futebol, Oeiras
16:00
Report
Referee: Kyriakos Athanasiou (Cyprus)
19 November 2024 (2024-11-19) 2025 UEFA Euro U-17 Championship qualification: Round 1 Liechtenstein  Flag of Liechtenstein.svg0–8Flag of Finland.svg  Finland Estádio Nacional, Oeiras
12:00 Report
Referee: Marek Radina (Czech Republic)

Players

Current squad

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
121 GK Osku Maukonen (2007-02-15) 15 February 2007 (age 17)110 Flag of Finland.svg Lahti
11 GK Ukko Happonen (2007-03-13) 13 March 2007 (age 17)30 Flag of Italy.svg Bologna U19
11 GK Tuomas Collin 10 Flag of Finland.svg KäPa

142 DF Axel Sandler (2007-01-05) 5 January 2007 (age 17)130 Flag of Italy.svg AC Milan U18
22 DF Adam Le Goff-Conan (2007-04-21) 21 April 2007 (age 17)130 Flag of Finland.svg HJK Youth
32 DF Otso-Pekka Parkkila (2007-08-09) 9 August 2007 (age 17)140 Flag of Finland.svg AC Oulu
132 DF Eetu Turkki (2007-01-31) 31 January 2007 (age 17)80 Flag of Finland.svg Ilves U19
152 DF Ilari Kangasniemi (2007-04-22) 22 April 2007 (age 17)120 Flag of Italy.svg Inter Milan U17
162 DF Santeri Romppanen (2007-09-10) 10 September 2007 (age 17)60 Flag of Finland.svg PKKU U19
2 DF Jere Kari (2007-02-24) 24 February 2007 (age 17)50 Flag of Finland.svg HJK Klubi 04

73 MF Arttu Tulehmo (2007-05-02) 2 May 2007 (age 17)132 Flag of Finland.svg Ilves
83 MF Matias Siltanen (2007-03-29) 29 March 2007 (age 17)144 Flag of Finland.svg KuPS
103 MF Oskari Multala (2007-03-13) 13 March 2007 (age 17)141 Flag of Finland.svg PKKU U19
63 MF David Weiss (2007-05-29) 29 May 2007 (age 17)90 Flag of Italy.svg Sassuolo U17
223 MF Martin Kirilov (2007-08-08) 8 August 2007 (age 17)113 Flag of Italy.svg Torino U17
173 MF Leon Vesterbacka (2007-12-02) 2 December 2007 (age 16)120 Flag of Finland.svg Honka Youth
213 MF Taavi Koukkumäki (2007-04-16) 16 April 2007 (age 17)124 Flag of Germany.svg Borussia Mönchengladbach U17

114 FW Djoully Nzoko (2007-10-11) 11 October 2007 (age 17)140 Flag of Finland.svg Inter Turku
194 FW Toivo Mero (2007-10-07) 7 October 2007 (age 17)141 Flag of Finland.svg HJK Klubi 04
94 FW Sonosi Daldum (2007-03-19) 19 March 2007 (age 17)93 Flag of Italy.svg Sassuolo U17
4 FW Alberto Velásquez (2008-07-02) 2 July 2008 (age 16)74 Flag of Finland.svg Honka Youth

Recent call-ups

The following players have been called up for Finland U-17 in the last twelve months and are still eligible for selection.

Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClubLatest call-up
GK Eino Ehrnrooth 00 Flag of Finland.svg VPS U19

DF Pontus Lindberg (2007-04-28) 28 April 2007 (age 17)30 Flag of Finland.svg KäPa v. Flag of Liechtenstein.svg  Liechtenstein, 21 October 2023
DF Maxwell Adedeji 30 Flag of England.svg Leicester City U18 v. Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal, 25 January 2024
DF Aleksi Effati (2007-12-25) 25 December 2007 (age 16)20 Flag of Finland.svg VPS U19 v. Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal, 25 January 2024
DF Tomas Sovelius 10 Flag of Finland.svg Ilves U19

MF Miko Koivuniemi (2007-12-07) 7 December 2007 (age 16)30 Flag of Finland.svg Ilves U19 v. Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal, 25 January 2024
MF Emil Liljeström 30 Flag of Finland.svg Inter Turku U19 v. Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal, 25 January 2024
MF Salem Bouajila (2007-08-01) 1 August 2007 (age 17)20 Flag of Finland.svg HJK Youth

FW Adiche Sabwele (2007-05-07) 7 May 2007 (age 17)72 Flag of Finland.svg HJK Youth v. Flag of Liechtenstein.svg  Liechtenstein, 21 October 2023
FW Bruno Katz (2008-05-14) 14 May 2008 (age 16)20 Flag of Finland.svg HJK Youth v. Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal, 25 January 2024
FW Kalle Huhta 30 Flag of Finland.svg VPS

Coaching staff

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Minor tournaments

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References

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Notes

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  2. Goals against / conceded

See also