Gibraltar national under-16 football team

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Gibraltar Under-16
Association Gibraltar Football Association
Confederation UEFA (Europe)
Head coachVictor Manuel Gonzalez
Captain Aaron Sanchez-Soiza
Home stadium Victoria Stadium
FIFA code GIB
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First colours
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Second colours
First international
Flag of Gibraltar.svg  Gibraltar 2–0 Malta  Flag of Malta.svg
(Gibraltar; 29 March 2015)
Biggest win
Flag of San Marino.svg  San Marino 0–3 Gibraltar  Flag of Gibraltar.svg
(Gibraltar; 30 March 2015)
Biggest defeat
Flag of Lithuania.svg  Lithuania 7–0 Gibraltar  Flag of Gibraltar.svg
(Gibraltar; 17 March 2024)

The Gibraltar national under-16 football team is the second-youngest active youth football team of Gibraltar, run by the Gibraltar Football Association. Prior to their accession to UEFA, an under-15 team participated in the Rock Cup, but this was scrapped in 2013. The team primarily participates in annual UEFA Development Tournaments, notably scoring an infamous goal through Andrew Hernandez against Macedonia in 2015. [1]

Contents

Recent results and fixtures

14 March 2024 (2024-03-14) 2024 UEFA Development Tournament Gibraltar  Flag of Gibraltar.svg0–4Flag of Iceland.svg  Iceland Gibraltar
Stadium: Victoria Stadium
17 March 2024 (2024-03-17) 2024 UEFA Development Tournament Lithuania  Flag of Lithuania.svg7–0Flag of Gibraltar.svg  Gibraltar Gibraltar
Stadium: Victoria Stadium
19 March 2024 (2024-03-19) 2024 UEFA Development Tournament Gibraltar  Flag of Gibraltar.svg0–4Flag of the Faroe Islands.svg  Faroe Islands Gibraltar
Stadium: Victoria Stadium
26 August 2024 (2024-08-26) Friendly San Marino  Flag of San Marino.svg5–1Flag of Gibraltar.svg  Gibraltar Acquaviva, San Marino
16:30
  • Raschi Soccerball shade.svg1', 37', 57'
  • Bucchi Soccerball shade.svg13'
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Report
Stadium: Stadio di Acquaviva
Referee: Mattia Andruccioli (San Marino)
26 August 2024 (2024-08-26) Friendly San Marino  Flag of San Marino.svg3–2Flag of Gibraltar.svg  Gibraltar Acquaviva, San Marino
16:30
  • Bucchi Soccerball shade.svg9'
  • Stefani Soccerball shade.svg38'
  • Berardi Soccerball shade.svg81'
Report
Stadium: Stadio di Acquaviva
Referee: Nicola Villa (San Marino)

Squad

Current squad

The following players were called up for following friendlies: [2]

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
1 GK Lucas Becerra-Lopez20 Flag of Gibraltar.svg Lincoln Red Imps
1 GK Samir Johnson-Laoudy20 Flag of Gibraltar.svg Europa

2 DF Julian Pecino50 Flag of Spain.svg Atlético Zabal
2 DF Niall Garratt21 Flag of Gibraltar.svg Manchester 62
2 DF Aymane Haddad20 Flag of Gibraltar.svg Manchester 62
2 DF Stefan Soleci20 Flag of Spain.svg RB Linense
2 DF Enzo Bahadur-Bonet10 Flag of Gibraltar.svg Manchester 62
2 DF Aaron Hollins Key10 Flag of Gibraltar.svg Lincoln Red Imps

3 MF Islam Dahrouch20 Flag of Gibraltar.svg Manchester 62
3 MF Aidan Fortunato20 Flag of Gibraltar.svg FCB Magpies
3 MF Christian Perera-Vinent20 Flag of Spain.svg Atlético Zabal
3 MF Thomas Phillips20 Flag of England.svg Bradfield College
3 MF Aaron Sanchez-Soiza20 Flag of Spain.svg Atlético Zabal
3 MF Azaliah Omara10 Flag of Gibraltar.svg Lincoln Red Imps

4 FW Jonathan Rowbottom50 Flag of Gibraltar.svg Lincoln Red Imps
4 FW Nicholas Poggio22 Flag of Gibraltar.svg Lincoln Red Imps
4 FW Leon Martinez20 Flag of Gibraltar.svg Lincoln Red Imps
4 FW Brody Soiza20 Flag of Gibraltar.svg Manchester 62

Recent call-ups

The following players have been called up within the past twelve months or withdrew from the current squad due to injury or suspension, and remain eligible.

Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClubLatest call-up
GK Victor Huart Flag of Spain.svg Balón Linense v. Flag of the Faroe Islands.svg  Faroe Islands, 19 March 2024
GK Ethan Bonfante Flag of Gibraltar.svg Lincoln Red Imps v. Flag of the Faroe Islands.svg  Faroe Islands, 19 March 2024
GK Marcus Martinez00 Flag of Gibraltar.svg FCB Magpies v. Flag of Malta.svg  Malta, 25 September 2023

DF Victor Bering (2008-11-13) 13 November 2008 (age 15) Flag of Gibraltar.svg Manchester 62 v. Flag of the Faroe Islands.svg  Faroe Islands, 19 March 2024
DF Owen Fortunato Flag of Spain.svg Atlético Zabal v. Flag of the Faroe Islands.svg  Faroe Islands, 19 March 2024
DF Max Kessack Flag of Gibraltar.svg Lincoln Red Imps v. Flag of the Faroe Islands.svg  Faroe Islands, 19 March 2024
DF Lucas Llambias Flag of Spain.svg Algeciras v. Flag of the Faroe Islands.svg  Faroe Islands, 19 March 2024

MF Sam Fortuna Flag of Gibraltar.svg FCB Magpies v. Flag of the Faroe Islands.svg  Faroe Islands, 19 March 2024
MF Max Purdy Flag of Gibraltar.svg Manchester 62 v. Flag of the Faroe Islands.svg  Faroe Islands, 19 March 2024
MF Luca Scanlon (2009-07-13) 13 July 2009 (age 15) Flag of England.svg Manchester United v. Flag of the Faroe Islands.svg  Faroe Islands, 19 March 2024
MF Nooran Tizniti Flag of Gibraltar.svg FCB Magpies v. Flag of the Faroe Islands.svg  Faroe Islands, 19 March 2024
MF Lyndon Turrell (2009-10-13) 13 October 2009 (age 14) Flag of England.svg Leicester City v. Flag of the Faroe Islands.svg  Faroe Islands, 19 March 2024
MF Shaun Murien20 Flag of Gibraltar.svg FCB Magpies v. Flag of Malta.svg  Malta, 25 September 2023
MF Oliver Imossi00 Flag of Gibraltar.svg Lincoln Red Imps v. Flag of Malta.svg  Malta, 25 September 2023
MF Kingsley Sylvester00 Flag of Gibraltar.svg FCB Magpies v. Flag of Malta.svg  Malta, 25 September 2023

FW Matthew Ward Flag of Gibraltar.svg Lincoln Red Imps v. Flag of the Faroe Islands.svg  Faroe Islands, 19 March 2024
FW Nolan Caetano10 Flag of Gibraltar.svg FCB Magpies v. Flag of Malta.svg  Malta, 25 September 2023

INJ Withdrew from the squad due to an injury
PRE Preliminary squad
WD Withdrew for other reasons

Notes

  1. Gibraltar U16s score tournament-winning goal while opponents celebrate The Guardian. 2 April 2015. Retrieved 13 April 2022.
  2. U16 Development Squad Gibraltar FA. 11 March 2024. Retrieved 11 March 2024.

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