Gibraltar women's national football team

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Gibraltar
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Nickname(s) The Rockettes
Association Gibraltar Football Association
Confederation UEFA (Europe)
Head coach Scott Wiseman
Captain Shania Robba
Most caps 4 players (10)
Top scorer Joelle Gilbert (5)
Home stadium Victoria Stadium
FIFA code GIB
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First colours
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FIFA ranking
CurrentNR (14 June 2024) [1]
First international
Flag of Liechtenstein.svg  Liechtenstein 4–1 Gibraltar  Flag of Gibraltar.svg
(Ruggell, Liechtenstein; 24 June 2021)
Biggest win
Flag of Gibraltar.svg  Gibraltar 1–0 Liechtenstein  Flag of Liechtenstein.svg
(Gibraltar; 26 November 2021)
Biggest defeat
Flag of Gibraltar.svg  Gibraltar 0–12 Hungary  Flag of Hungary.svg
(Gibraltar; 5 September 2022)

The Gibraltar women's national football team represents the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar in international women's football. Although the Gibraltar Football Association is a member of UEFA and FIFA, the association is yet to field a women's team in FIFA Women's World Cup or UEFA Women's Championship qualification. Instead, the team has largely been restricted to appearances at the biennial Island Games football tournaments, first appearing in the 2011 edition.

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History

Women's football is still in its infancy in Gibraltar, with only three teams participating in the Gibraltar Women's Football League as of the 2018–19 season. However it has grown with 5 teams competing in 2021–22. In 2014, it did host a women's development tournament organised by UEFA, losing 1–0 in its first game to Andorra. [2] The side lost all three games against Andorra, Luxembourg and an Algarve XI. [3] However, as a development tournament, these games are not recognised as full internationals.

Since then, Gibraltar's involvement in UEFA sanctioned women's football has been limited to sending under-16 girls' teams to participate in development tournaments, most recently in Malta in 2019. [4] In June 2021 the team made their debut in a full international, in a 4–1 defeat to Liechtenstein. [5]

Since 2011 the Gibraltar women's team has taken part in the Island Games, and the players have yet to take part in a UEFA Women's Championship since their FA's admission into the organisation. However, in November 2021 it was announced that an under-19 team would be formed and entered into qualification for the 2023 UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship. [6]

Gibraltar did not enter the inaugural UEFA Women's Nations League. [7]

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.

Legend

  Win  Draw  Lose  Fixture

2023

26 June 2023 (2023-06-26) Friendly Gibraltar  Flag of Gibraltar.svg0–7Flag of Panama.svg  Panama Gibraltar
19:00 (CET) Report
Stadium: Victoria Stadium
1 December 2023 (2023-12-01) Friendly Tottenham Hotspur Flag of England.svg UnknownFlag of Gibraltar.svg  Gibraltar Enfield, England
Stadium: Hotspur Way Training Ground
Attendance: 0

2024

22 February 2024 (2024-02-22) International friendly Gibraltar  Flag of Gibraltar.svg2–3Flag of Liechtenstein.svg  Liechtenstein Gibraltar
18:00 (CET)
Report
Stadium: Victoria Stadium
Attendance: 150
Referee: Catarina Campos (Portugal)
25 February 2024 (2024-02-25) International friendly Gibraltar  Flag of Gibraltar.svg1–1Flag of Liechtenstein.svg  Liechtenstein Gibraltar
12:00 (CET)Stadium: Victoria Stadium
Attendance: 300
Referee: Teresa Oliveira (Portugal)
10 July 2024 (2024-07-10) Training Friendly Wolverhampton Wanderers Flag of England.svg 8–2Flag of Gibraltar.svg  Gibraltar Telford, England
18:00 (BST)Stadium: New Bucks Head
Attendance: 0
14 July 2024 (2024-07-14) Training Friendly Heart of Midlothian Flag of Scotland.svg 1–1Flag of Gibraltar.svg  Gibraltar Edinburgh, Scotland
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Stadium: Oriam
Attendance: 0
17 July 2024 (2024-07-17) Training Friendly Brighton & Hove Albion Flag of England.svg vFlag of Gibraltar.svg  Gibraltar La Cala de Mijas, Spain
Attendance: 0

Head-to-head record

The following table shows Gibraltar's all-time international record.

As of 25 February 2024

FIFA official "A" matches only

OpponentPWDLGFGAGDWin %FirstLast
Flag of Andorra.svg  Andorra 100114−3000.0020222022
Flag of the Faroe Islands.svg  Faroe Islands 100101−1000.0020222022
Flag of Hungary.svg  Hungary 1001012−12000.0020222022
Flag of Liechtenstein.svg  Liechtenstein 6114813−5016.6720212024
Flag of Panama.svg  Panama 100107−7000.0020232023
Total10118937−28010.0020212024

Unofficial match record

OpponentPWDLGFGAGDWin %FirstLast
Flag of Portugal.svg Algarve FA100102−2000.0020142014
Flag of Andorra.svg  Andorra 100101−1000.0020142014
Flag of Gotland.svg  Gotland 100103−3000.0020152015
Flag of Greenland.svg  Greenland 100108−8000.0020112011
Flag of Hitra.svg  Hitra 200206−6000.0020112017
Flag of the Isle of Man.svg  Isle of Man 3003217−15000.0020112019
Flag of the Isle of Wight.svg  Isle of Wight 100118−7000.0020172017
Flag of Jersey.svg  Jersey 2002212−10000.0020172019
Flag of Luxembourg.svg  Luxembourg 100103−3000.0020142014
Western Isles Council Flag.svg  Western Isles 2002010−10000.0020152019
Total150015570−65000.0020112019

Coaching staff

Current coaching staff

As of 26 June 2023
NameRole
Flag of Gibraltar.svg Scott Wiseman Head coach
Development Manager
Flag of Scotland.svg Alan Martin Goalkeeper Coach

Manager history

Managers before 2019 are unknown. Matches before 2021 are not recognised by FIFA.

Up to date as of 25 February 2024
ManagerNationalityGibraltar careerPlayedWonDrawnLostGFGAWin %
Steve Cummings Flag of Gibraltar.svg 20193003313000.00
Janssen Olivero Flag of Gibraltar.svg 2020–20237106626014.29
Scott Wiseman Flag of Gibraltar.svg 2023–3012311000.00

Players

Current squad

The following players have been called up to the squad for the July 2024 training camp: [8]

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
1 GK Caitlin Robba (2001-12-19) 19 December 2001 (age 22)20 Flag of England.svg Loughborough University
1 GK Chelsea Grech (1999-07-24) 24 July 1999 (age 24)00 Free agent

2 DF Charlyann Pizzarello (1997-09-12) 12 September 1997 (age 26)91 Flag of England.svg Leeds United
2 DF Andrya Rowbottom (1992-03-29) 29 March 1992 (age 32)80 Flag of Gibraltar.svg Lions Gibraltar
2 DF Josie Cummings (1998-10-16) 16 October 1998 (age 25)60 Flag of Gibraltar.svg Lions Gibraltar
2 DF Paula Costa (2000-04-19) 19 April 2000 (age 24)50 Flag of Spain.svg Linense FCB
2 DF Talia Gilbert (1997-04-18) 18 April 1997 (age 27)30 Flag of Spain.svg Linense FCB
2 DF Alexandra Ambrosio (1998-11-28) 28 November 1998 (age 25)10 Flag of Gibraltar.svg Lions Gibraltar
2 DF Maya Schilling (2007-10-03) 3 October 2007 (age 16)10 Flag of Spain.svg Pablo Picasso
2 DF Kylie Duarte (2005-09-01) 1 September 2005 (age 18)00 Flag of Gibraltar.svg Europa
2 DF Arianne Parody 00 Flag of Gibraltar.svg Europa

3 MF Reighann Olivero (2004-05-21) 21 May 2004 (age 20)101 Flag of England.svg London Bees
3 MF Tiffany Viagas (Vice-captain) (2002-07-25) 25 July 2002 (age 21)100 Flag of England.svg Liverpool Feds
3 MF Naomi Victor (1998-08-15) 15 August 1998 (age 25)100 Flag of Spain.svg Linense FCB
3 MF Sophia Brinkman (2004-12-23) 23 December 2004 (age 19)30 Flag of Gibraltar.svg Lions Gibraltar
3 MF Alexandra Holt (1991-11-14) 14 November 1991 (age 32)20 Free agent
3 MF Aimee Lawrence (2004-02-26) 26 February 2004 (age 20)20 Flag of England.svg Chorley
3 MF Nicole Nash (2007-09-15) 15 September 2007 (age 16)20 Flag of Gibraltar.svg Lions Gibraltar
3 MF Isabella Rodriguez (2006-12-28) 28 December 2006 (age 17)10 Flag of Gibraltar.svg Lions Gibraltar
3 MF Anna Howard (2006-04-26) 26 April 2006 (age 18)00 Flag of Gibraltar.svg Europa

4 FW Joelle Gilbert (1999-09-09) 9 September 1999 (age 24)105 Flag of Spain.svg Linense FCB
4 FW Shania Robba (Captain) (2001-12-19) 19 December 2001 (age 22)82 Flag of England.svg Loughborough Lightning
4 FW Mara Alvez (2003-11-28) 28 November 2003 (age 20)30 Flag of Gibraltar.svg Lions Gibraltar
4 FW Seleen Celecia (1998-11-21) 21 November 1998 (age 25)00 Flag of Gibraltar.svg Europa

Recent call-ups

The following players have been called up to the Gibraltar squad in the past 12 months.

Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClubLatest call-up
GK Kyrelle Revagliatte (1993-08-04) 4 August 1993 (age 30)80 Flag of Spain.svg Algeciras v. Flag of Liechtenstein.svg  Liechtenstein, 25 February 2024

DF Dahlia Salah (2001-05-31) 31 May 2001 (age 23)70 Flag of England.svg Queens Park Rangers v. Flag of Liechtenstein.svg  Liechtenstein, 25 February 2024
DF Arianne Parody Mauro (2000-11-28) 28 November 2000 (age 23)10 Flag of Spain.svg Linense FCB v. Flag of Liechtenstein.svg  Liechtenstein, 25 February 2024
DF Sarah Popham (2006-04-18) 18 April 2006 (age 18)10 Flag of Gibraltar.svg Europa v. Flag of Liechtenstein.svg  Liechtenstein, 25 February 2024
DF Chantal Segui 00 Flag of Gibraltar.svg Lynx v. Flag of Liechtenstein.svg  Liechtenstein, 25 February 2024
DF Natasha Escalona (2006-11-21) 21 November 2006 (age 17)00 Flag of Gibraltar.svg Europa Flag of England.svg Training camp, December 2023
DF Kayleigh Tellez (2003-09-28) 28 September 2003 (age 20)30 Flag of Gibraltar.svg Lions Gibraltar v. Flag of Panama.svg  Panama, 26 June 2023

MF Kayleigh Ferro (2001-07-24) 24 July 2001 (age 22)80 Flag of Gibraltar.svg Lions Gibraltar v. Flag of Liechtenstein.svg  Liechtenstein, 25 February 2024
MF Isabella Laguea (2000-07-20) 20 July 2000 (age 23)10 Flag of Gibraltar.svg Lions Gibraltar v. Flag of Panama.svg  Panama, 26 June 2023

FW Tiana Borrell (1998-10-29) 29 October 1998 (age 25)70 Flag of Gibraltar.svg Europa v. Flag of Liechtenstein.svg  Liechtenstein, 25 February 2024
FW Mara Todoran (2006-04-03) 3 April 2006 (age 18)20 Flag of Gibraltar.svg Europa v. Flag of Liechtenstein.svg  Liechtenstein, 25 February 2024
FW Mollie Karp (2005-08-03) 3 August 2005 (age 18)40 Flag of Gibraltar.svg Lions Gibraltar Flag of England.svg Training camp, December 2023

Competitive record

FIFA Women's World Cup

FIFA Women's World Cup recordQualification record
YearRoundPositionGPWDLGSGAGPWDLGSGA
19912011 Team did not existTeam did not exist
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg 2015 Not a FIFA memberNot a FIFA member
Flag of France (lighter variant).svg 2019 Did not enterDid not enter
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Flag of New Zealand.svg
2023
Flag of Brazil.svg 2027 To be determinedTo be determined
Total0/3

UEFA Women's Euro

UEFA Women's Championship recordQualification record
YearRoundPositionGPWDLGSGAGPWDLGSGA
19842009 Team did not existTeam did not exist
Flag of Sweden.svg 2013 Not a UEFA memberNot a UEFA member
Flag of the Netherlands.svg 2017 Did not enterDid not enter
Flag of England.svg 2022
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg 2025
Total0/2

Island Games

YearRoundPositionGPWDLGSGA
19891999 No women's tournament
20012013 Did not enter
Flag of Jersey.svg 2015 Group Stage113003114
Flag of Gotland.svg 2017 9th Place Match103003115
Flag of Gibraltar.svg 2019 Replaced by 2019 Inter Games Football Tournament
Flag of Guernsey.svg 2023 Did not enter
Total2/100 Titles6006229

Player records

As of 25 February 2024

Most capped

#NameCareerCapsGoals
1 Joelle Gilbert 2021–105
Reighann Olivero 2021–101
Tiffany Viagas 2021–100
Naomi Victor 2021–100
5 Charlyann Pizzarello 2021–91
6 Shania Robba 2021–82
Kyrelle Revagliatte 2021–80
Kayleigh Ferro 2021–80
Andrya Rowbottom 2021–80
10 Dahlia Salah 2021–70
Tiana Borrell 2021–70

Most goals

Players with an equal number of goals are ranked in order of average.

#NameCareerCapsGoalsAverage
1 Joelle Gilbert 2021–1050.5
2 Shania Robba 2021–820.25
3 Charlyann Pizzarello 2021–910.111
Reighann Olivero 2021–1010.1

Captains

#PlayerCareerCaptain CapsTotal Caps
1 Keshia Doody 2021–46
2 Tiffany Viagas 2021–210
3 Shania Robba 2021–28
4 Alexandra Holt 2021–22

Goalkeepers

#PlayerCareerGamesWinsGAGAA
1 Kyrelle Revagliatte 2021–81334.125
2 Caitlin Robba 2024–2042
  • ^1 Players in bold are still actively competing and are available for selection

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