Jamaica national football team

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Jamaica
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Nickname(s) The Reggae Boyz
Association Jamaica Football Federation (JFF)
Confederation CONCACAF (North America)
Sub-confederation CFU (Caribbean)
Head coach Steve McClaren
Captain Andre Blake
Most caps Ian Goodison (128)
Top scorer Luton Shelton (35)
Home stadium Independence Park
FIFA code JAM
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FIFA ranking
Current 62 Steady2.svg (19 December 2024) [1]
Highest27 (August 1998)
Lowest116 (October 2008)
First international
Flag of Haiti (1859-1964).svg  Haiti 1–2 Jamaica  Flag of Jamaica (1906-1957).svg
(Port-au-Prince, Haiti; [2] 22 March 1925)
Biggest win
Flag of Jamaica.svg  Jamaica 12–0 British Virgin Islands  Flag of the British Virgin Islands.svg
(Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands; 4 March 1994)
Flag of Jamaica.svg  Jamaica 12–0 Saint Martin  Flag of France.svg
(Kingston, Jamaica; 24 November 2004)
Biggest defeat
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(San José, Costa Rica; 24 February 1999)
World Cup
Appearances1 (first in 1998 )
Best resultGroup stage (1998)
CONCACAF Championship / Gold Cup
Appearances15 (first in 1963 )
Best resultRunners-up (2015, 2017)
CONCACAF Nations League Finals
Appearances1 (first in 2024 )
Best resultThird place (2024)
Copa América
Appearances3 (first in 2015 )
Best resultGroup stage (2015, 2016, 2024)
Website jff.football/reggae-boyz

The Jamaica national football team, nicknamed the "Reggae Boyz", represents Jamaica in men's international football. The team's first match was against Haiti in 1925. The squad is under the supervising body of the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF), which is a member of the Caribbean Football Union (CFU), Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF), and the global jurisdiction of FIFA. Jamaica's home matches have been played at Independence Park since its opening in 1962

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Their sole appearance in the FIFA World Cup was in 1998, where the team finished third in its group and failed to advance. The team also competed in the Caribbean Cup winning six times. Jamaica also competes in the CONCACAF Gold Cup, appearing thirteen times and finishing twice as runners-up to Mexico in 2015 and the United States in 2017. They were also invited to the Copa América in 2015 and 2016, being eliminated in the group stage on both occasions. Jamaica also qualified for the 2024 Copa América.

History

Early history (1786–1962)

In 1893, Jamaica's first football club, the Kingston Cricket Club, was formed. [3] In 1910, the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) was formed and controlled all of the games. The first game was played on 22 March 1925, as the opener in a three game series against Haiti. Jamaica won the first game, 2 to 1, followed by victories of 3-0 and 1-0 in the other two. [4] [3] In 1926, Jamaica hosted Haiti at Sabina Park and won 6–0. [3] [5] At the 1930 Central American Games in Cuba, Jamaica made its first international tournament appearance and lost both games in its group. [6]

The Jamaica squad in 1936 taking on Trinidad and Tobago 19360113-thejamaicaxi.jpg
The Jamaica squad in 1936 taking on Trinidad and Tobago

From 1925 to 1962, Jamaica had regular games with teams from Trinidad and Tobago, Haiti, and Cuba, as well as with clubs like the Haitian Racing CH and Violette AC, the British Corinthians, and the Argentinean Tigers. [3] [5]

In 1952, the Caribbean All-Star team was formed with players from Trinidad, Cuba, Haiti, and Suriname. The team played four matches against Jamaica in Sabina Park. Jamaica won the second game 2–1 and the fourth 1–0, and the All-Stars won the first game 5–1 and the third 1–0. [7]

Post-independence (1962–1989)

In 1962, the same year Jamaica became independent, the JFF became a member of FIFA. [3] At the 1962 Central American and Caribbean Games played in Jamaica, the national team was led by Brazilian coach Jorge Penna. [8] [9] Jamaica finished in fourth place, with two wins over Puerto Rico and Cuba. [10] A year later, Jamaica competed in the first CONCACAF Championship in El Salvador, where the team finished last in its group, which included Mexico, the Netherlands Antilles, and eventual winner Costa Rica. [11]

In 1965, Jamaica attempted to qualify for the 1966 FIFA World Cup in England. After finishing first in its preliminary group that included Cuba and the Netherlands Antilles; Jamaica faced Costa Rica and Mexico in the final round, where the winner would qualify for the World Cup. Opening the final round campaign with a 3–2 loss at home against Mexico, [12] Jamaica lost the return match 8–0, with Isidoro Díaz getting a hat-trick for Mexico. Jamaica then lost 7–0 to Costa Rica and ended with a draw at home in the return match, ultimately finishing with a single point. [9] In January 1967, Jamaica attempted to qualify for the CONCACAF Championship but was eliminated after finishing third in the group of five. [13]

In 1968, George Hamilton became the new coach as Jamaica attempted to qualify for the 1970 FIFA World Cup in Mexico. [9] Most of the squad for the campaign was young with only a few remaining players from its previous attempt at qualifying being in the team. This was due to most of its players being either retired or migrated abroad. [9] Jamaica finished last with zero points from four games. [14] [9] After finishing last in the 1969 CONCACAF Championship [15] and not qualifying for the following championship, [16] Jamaica had to withdraw from qualifying for the 1973 CONCACAF Championship after 17 players were suspended for poor behavior during a tour to Bermuda. [17] In 1977, Jamaica competed in qualifying for the 1977 CONCACAF Championship, which was also the qualifier for the 1978 FIFA World Cup. Taking on Cuba in the first round, Jamaica lost both of its games 5–1 on aggregate. [9]

Jamaica did not attempt to qualify for the 1982 and 1986 due to insufficient funds and a poorly prepared team. [9] The team returned to international competition after qualifying for the 1989 CONCACAF Championship, which was part of the qualifiers for the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy. After defeating Puerto Rico 3–1 on aggregate in the preliminary round, Jamaica played the United States for a spot in the finals. After a 0–0 draw at home, Jamaica lost 5–1 in the US and was eliminated. [9]

Caribbean triumph and World Cup appearance (1990–2000)

In 1990, Carl Brown was signed as head coach and led Jamaica into qualifying for the 1990 Caribbean Cup, finishing tied for third place after the final round was abandoned due to Tropical Storm Arthur. [18] In 1991, Jamaica defeated Trinidad and Tobago 2–0 to win the Caribbean Cup and qualify for the CONCACAF Gold Cup. [19] In the Gold Cup, Jamaica finished last with zero points in a group consisting of Honduras, Mexico, and Canada. [20]

After the Jamaicans lost to Trinidad and Tobago in the final of the 1992 Caribbean Cup, [21] they started their campaign in preliminary rounds of qualifying for the 1994 World Cup. After defeating Puerto Rico 3–1 on aggregate in the second preliminary round, Jamaica eliminated Trinidad and Tobago and was grouped with Bermuda, Canada, and El Salvador, two of which would advance to the final round. Jamaica opened the second round with two 1–1 draws against Canada and Bermuda, but the team lost its return match in Canada after a single goal from Dale Mitchell. After a 3–2 home win over Bermuda and two losses to El Salvador, Jamaica finished in third place and was eliminated. [22]

In 1993, Jamaica finished in second place after losing on penalties to Martinique in the final of the Caribbean Cup, which was a qualifier for the CONCACAF Gold Cup which was held later that year. [23] During this tournament, the team opened with a 1–0 loss to the US before recording their first Gold Cup win against Honduras. After qualifying in second place with a 1–1 draw against Honduras, Jamaica lost 6–1 to Mexico in the semi-final in Mexico City. [24] After not qualifying for the final round of the 1994 Caribbean Cup despite recording its largest-ever win margin in a 12–0 win against the British Virgin Islands, the team decided to hire Brazilian René Simões to assist Brown with the goal of qualifying for the 1998 World Cup. [3] After being eliminated in the group stage of both the 1995 Caribbean Cup by virtue of head-to-head and the 1996 Caribbean Cup, [25] [26] Jamaica opened its 1998 World Cup qualifiers with an 2–0 aggregate win over Suriname and defeated Barbados 3–0 in the following round. [27] In 1997, Simões, by then promoted to head coach, scouted for players in England that had Jamaican heritage to join the national team. Paul Hall, Fitzroy Simpson, Deon Burton and Robbie Earle were all named in the squad due their heritage. [28] The term 'UB40' became used in Jamaica and more widely to describe their British-born players such as Hall and Gayle, the term is a nod to the English band UB40, who perform reggae, a genre of music that originated in Jamaica. [29] [30] After finishing winless in the first four games of the final qualifying round, Jamaica recorded three 1–0 wins over El Salvador, Canada, and Costa Rica, with Burton scoring the winning goal in each of the latter two matches. After a 0–0 draw against Mexico, Jamaica secured its qualification and made its first-ever World Cup appearance, and the following day was declared a national holiday. [31]

In 1998, Jamaica competed at the 1998 CONCACAF Gold Cup, finishing first in a group comprising World Cup champion Brazil, Guatemala, and El Salvador. With the help of goalkeeper Warren Barrett, Jamaica opened with a 0–0 tie against Brazil. [32] After wins over Guatemala and El Salvador, Jamaica advanced to the semi-final against Mexico. The match went into overtime before Mexican player Luis Hernandez scored the winning goal. In the third-place playoff, Jamaica lost 1–0 to Brazil, ending in fourth place. [33] At the 1998 FIFA World Cup, Jamaica finished third in Group H with three points from a 2–1 win against Japan in Lyon. Theodore Whitmore scored both goals in the victory. [34]

The following month, Jamaica competed in the finals of the 1998 Caribbean Cup, which was a qualifier for the 2000 CONCACAF Gold Cup. After finishing first in its group, Jamaica won the final 2–1 against Trinidad and Tobago, with goals from Oneil McDonald and Dean Sewell. [35] In 1999, Jamaica experienced its biggest defeat in a 9–0 loss against Costa Rica. [36] After finishing second in its group, Jamaica was eliminated by Cuba in the semi-finals of the 1999 Caribbean Cup. [37] At the Gold Cup, Jamaica finished last in its group, losing against Colombia and Honduras 2–0 and 1–0, respectively. [38]

Struggles at continental level (2001–2009)

In the 2002 FIFA World Cup qualification semi-finals, Jamaica faced Honduras, El Salvador, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in the second group. Jamaica finished second, securing a spot in the final round despite losing two games to Honduras and El Salvador. In the final round of qualifying, Jamaica finished in fifth place after being eliminating by Honduras. [39] Between the two rounds of World Cup qualifying, Jamaica was eliminated in the group stage of the 2001 Caribbean Cup by goal-difference and missed out on qualifying for the Gold Cup the following year. [40] Jamaica qualified for the 2003 Gold Cup, reaching the quarter-finals before being eliminated by Mexico 5–0 at the Estadio Azteca. [41]

Jamaica started its 2006 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign in the second round with a 4–1 aggregate win over Haiti to reach the third round. Jamaica finished third in group play, with a 1–1 draw against the US and one point away from reaching the next round. Coach Sebastião Lazaroni was sacked due to the team's performance. [42] In the 2005 Caribbean Cup, Jamaica tied its largest-ever win margin record with a 12–0 win over Saint Martin, with Luton Shelton and Roland Dean both getting hat-tricks. [43] After reaching the final with wins against Saint Lucia and French Guiana, Jamaica claimed its third title and a spot at the Gold Cup. [44] At the Gold Cup, Jamaica reached the quarter-finals before losing to the US 3–1 in Foxborough, with American player DaMarcus Beasley scoring two goals. [45]

In 2006 and 2007, Jamaica continued to struggle, with one Jamaican journalist dubbing the team "The Reggae Toyz". [46] The team failed to qualify for the 2007 Caribbean Cup after being eliminated due to goals scored, with St. Vincent and the Grenadines scoring three more goals than Jamaica. [47] Two managers later, the team only earned a single point from three matches in the third round of qualification for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. With coach Theodore Whitmore, Jamaica secured three wins from its remaining matches, jumping from 116th [A] to 83rd place in the world rankings. [48] Despite the team's final win over Canada, Jamaica was eliminated by goal difference after Mexico finished three goals ahead. [49] Jamaica won the 2008 Caribbean Cup, with Luton Shelton scoring both goals in the victory against Grenada to qualify for the Gold Cup. [50] At the Gold Cup, Jamaica finished third in its group; with a single win over El Salvador, the side finished last among the third-place teams and was eliminated. [51]

Continental finals appearances (2010–2019)

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Jamaica taking on the United States at the 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup

Jamaica entered the final round of the 2010 Caribbean Cup after a 0–0 draw with Costa Rica. [52] After finishing first in its group, Jamaica won against Grenada in the semi-finals, then defeating first-time finalists Guadeloupe in a penalty shoot-out. Jamaica earned its fifth title, and coach Theodore Whitmore became the first to win the Caribbean Cup as both player and coach. [53] [54] In the 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup, Jamaica finished first in its group, beating Grenada 4–0, Guatemala 2–0, and Honduras 1–0 before being eliminated by the US, with goals from American players Jermaine Jones and Clint Dempsey. [55] [56]

In qualifying for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, Jamaica started in the third round and earned seven points in the first three games, which included a historic 2–1 win over the United States at home which was their first win over the Americans. [57] Jamaica later qualified with a 4–1 win over Antigua and Barbuda, finishing two goals ahead of Guatemala in its group. [58] After the team finished last in its group for the 2012 Caribbean Cup [59] and failed to record a win in six matches in the fourth round of qualifying, team manager Theodore Whitmore resigned and was replaced by German coach Winfried Schäfer. [60] [61] After a 2–0 loss to the US, Jamaica finished in last place and was eliminated. [62]

After qualifying for the 2015 Gold Cup due to winning the 2014 Caribbean Cup, [63] Jamaica was invited to compete in the 2015 edition of the Copa América in Chile. [64] At the Copa America, Jamaica was drawn in Group B with Uruguay, Paraguay, and Argentina. Jamaica finished last after losing all three of its matches 1–0, with Jobi McAnuff saying, "I don't think many people would have given us that chance." [65] A few weeks later in the 2015 Gold Cup, Jamaica finished first in its group and defeated Haiti in the quarter-finals with a goal from Giles Barnes to qualify for the semi-finals for the first time since 1998. [66] In the semi-final, Jamaica defeated the US 2–1 with goals from Darren Mattocks and Giles Barnes, reaching its first-ever Gold Cup final. In the final, Jamaica lost to Mexico 3–1. [67] [68]

In qualifying for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Jamaica started in the third round and defeated Nicaragua 4–3 on aggregate to reach the fourth round. [69] In the fourth round, Jamaica started off strong with a 1–0 win over Haiti and a 1–1 draw with Costa Rica, earning four points after three games. [70] However, three straight losses, including a 2–0 loss against Panama, eliminated Jamaica from World Cup qualifying. [71] Between the fourth-round matches, Jamaica competed in the Copa América Centenario after qualifying through the 2014 Caribbean Cup. Jamaica finished with no points from their three games, scoring no goals and conceding six. [63] [72]

After Whitmore returned to the team, [73] Jamaica qualified for the 2017 Caribbean Cup, reaching the final before losing to first-time finalists Curaçao 2–1, with Elson Hooi scoring both of Curaçao's goals. [74] In the 2017 Gold Cup, Jamaica upset Mexico 1–0 in the semi-finals, with Kemar Lawrence scoring the goal. [75] In the final against the US, Jamaica conceded the opening goal at the end of the first half before Je-Vaughn Watson tied the score in the 50th minute. However, after a goal in the 88th minute from Jordan Morris, the US won the title, and Jamaica finished as runner-up. [76]

Post-pandemic (2020–present)

In 2020, Jamaica played a single international friendly versus Bermuda before all international football was placed on hold by FIFA due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [77]

In 2021, Jamaica reached the 2021 Gold Cup quarterfinals, where they lost 0–1 to the United States. [78] On 9 December 2021, Theodore Whitmore was dismissed as senior national team head coach. [79]

In September 2022, Icelander Heimir Hallgrímsson was hired as Jamaica's new coach. [80]

On 21 November 2023, Jamaica qualified for the 2024 Copa América by reaching the 2023–24 CONCACAF Nations League A semifinals on a 3–2 comeback against Canada. Jamaica had previously lost 2–1 on the first leg, however, the victory resulted in a 4–4 goal aggregate tie that went in their favour after winning 3–2 on away goals. [81] [82] [83] [84] [85]

Stadium

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Independence Park in 2011

Between 1926 and 1962. Jamaica played its matches at Sabina Park, which is also home to the West Indies cricket team. [86] In 1962, the football team moved to Independence Park, which was built for the 1962 Central American and Caribbean Games held after the country gained independence; the first home match was a 6–1 victory over Puerto Rico. [10] [87] The stadium is nicknamed The Office while the team plays. [88]

The team has also played at Jarrett Park and Trelawny Stadium at the 2008 Caribbean Cup. [89] [90] They have also played at the Montego Bay Sports Complex in the 2014 Caribbean Cup. [91]

Kits

The national team have used four clothing manufacturers to supply the official kit for Jamaica. The team's first supplier was Italian manufacturer Lanzera in 1995 before it merged with Kappa a year later. This deal was terminated after the 1998 World Cup. [92] In 2000, the JFF signed a deal with German sporting brand Uhlsport, which lasted until 2006. [93] [94] After another three-year contract with Kappa between 2012 and 2014, [95] the JFF signed a four-year deal with Emirati sportswear company Romai Sports for US$4.8 million. [96]

In 2021, Umbro was the kit provider for Jamaica. [97] In 2022, Adidas signed a deal to become the new kit provider for Jamaica starting in 2023. [98]

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

1 March Friendly Trinidad and Tobago  Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg0–1Flag of Jamaica.svg  Jamaica San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago
16:00  UTC−5
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Stadium: Mannie Ramjohn Stadium
21 March 2023–24 Nations League SF United States  Flag of the United States.svg3–1 (a.e.t.)Flag of Jamaica.svg  Jamaica Arlington, United States
Report
Stadium: AT&T Stadium
Referee: Selvin Brown (Honduras)
24 March 2023–24 Nations League 3rd Panama  Flag of Panama.svg0–1Flag of Jamaica.svg  Jamaica Arlington, United States
Report Lembikisa Soccerball shade.svg42'Stadium: AT&T Stadium
Referee: Tori Penso (United States)
9 June 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – CONCACAF second round Dominica  Flag of Dominica.svg2–3Flag of Jamaica.svg  Jamaica Roseau, Dominica
15:00  UTC−4
Stadium: Windsor Park
Attendance: 6,500
Referee: Fernando Guerrero (Mexico)
22 June 2024 Copa América Mexico  Flag of Mexico.svg1–0Flag of Jamaica.svg  Jamaica Houston, United States
20:00  UTC−5
Report Stadium: NRG Stadium
Attendance: 53,763
Referee: Ismail Elfath (United States)
26 June 2024 Copa América Ecuador  Flag of Ecuador.svg3–1Flag of Jamaica.svg  Jamaica Paradise, United States
15:00  UTC−7
Report
Stadium: Allegiant Stadium
Attendance: 24,074
Referee: Cristián Garay (Chile)
30 June 2024 Copa América Jamaica  Flag of Jamaica.svg0–3Flag of Venezuela (state).svg  Venezuela Austin, United States
19:00  UTC−5 Report
Stadium: Q2 Stadium
Attendance: 20,240
Referee: Maurizio Mariani (Italy)
6 September 2024–25 Nations League Jamaica  Flag of Jamaica.svg0–0Flag of Cuba.svg  Cuba Kingston, Jamaica
19:00  UTC−4 Report Stadium: Independence Park (Jamaica)
Attendance: 17,000
10 September 2024–25 Nations League Honduras  Flag of Honduras.svg1–2Flag of Jamaica.svg  Jamaica Tegucigalpa, Honduras
19:00  UTC−4
Report
Stadium: Estadio Nacional Chelato Uclés
Referee: Víctor Cáceres Hernández (Mexico)
14 October 2024–25 Nations League Jamaica  Flag of Jamaica.svg0–0Flag of Honduras.svg  Honduras Kingston, Jamaica
19:00  UTC−4 Report Stadium: Independence Park
Referee: Armando Villarreal (United States)
14 November Nations League QF 1st Leg Jamaica  Flag of Jamaica.svg0–1Flag of the United States.svg  United States Kingston, Jamaica
20:00  UTC−5
Stadium: Independence Park
Referee: Juan Gabriel Calderon (Costa Rica)
18 November Nations League QF 2nd Leg United States  Flag of the United States.svg4–2
(2–5 agg.)
Flag of Jamaica.svg  Jamaica St. Louis, United States
19:00  UTC−6
Stadium: Energizer Park
Attendance: 21,080

2025

Coaching staff

Coaching staff

PositionName
Head of Delegation Flag of Jamaica.svg Errol Stevens
Manager Flag of England.svg Steve McClaren
Assistant manager Flag of Jamaica.svg Merron Gordon
Goalkeeper coach Flag of England.svg Richard Hartis
Fitness coach Flag of Jamaica.svg Lamar Morgan
Video Analyst Flag of Jamaica.svg Kyle Chin
Team Doctor Flag of Jamaica.svg Dr. Derrick McDowell
Physiotherapist Flag of Jamaica.svg Dr. Kevin Christie
Physiotherapist Flag of Jamaica.svg Christopher Kelly
Team Chef Flag of Jamaica.svg Karl Thomas
Press Officer Flag of Jamaica.svg Simon Preston
Kit & Equipment Flag of Jamaica.svg Norman Stone
Massage Therapist Flag of Jamaica.svg Alvin Green
Massage Therapist Flag of England.svg Rod Thornley

Technical staff

PositionName
Technical Director Flag of Jamaica.svg Wendell Downswell
General Manager Flag of Jamaica.svg Roy Simpson

Coaching history

Caretaker managers are listed in italics.

Players

Current squad

The following players were named to the squad for their CONCACAF Nations League matches against the United States on 18 November 2024. [99] [100] [101] [102] [103]

Caps and goals correct as of 14 October 2024, after the match against Flag of Honduras.svg  Honduras .

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
11 GK Andre Blake (captain) (1990-11-21) 21 November 1990 (age 34)790 Flag of the United States.svg Philadelphia Union
231 GK Jahmali Waite (1998-12-24) 24 December 1998 (age 25)130 Flag of the United States.svg El Paso Locomotive
131 GK Shaquan Davis (2000-11-11) 11 November 2000 (age 24)10 Flag of Jamaica.svg Mount Pleasant FA

172 DF Damion Lowe (1993-05-05) 5 May 1993 (age 31)693 Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg Al-Okhdood
222 DF Greg Leigh (1994-09-30) 30 September 1994 (age 30)211 Flag of England.svg Oxford United
22 DF Dexter Lembikisa (2003-11-04) 4 November 2003 (age 21)211 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Yverdon-Sport
52 DF Richard King (2001-11-27) 27 November 2001 (age 23)200 Flag of Jamaica.svg Cavalier
62 DF Di'Shon Bernard (2000-10-14) 14 October 2000 (age 24)181 Flag of England.svg Sheffield Wednesday
2 DF Ethan Pinnock (1993-05-29) 29 May 1993 (age 31)170 Flag of England.svg Brentford
122 DF Tayvon Gray (2002-08-19) 19 August 2002 (age 22)70 Flag of the United States.svg New York City FC
42 DF Amari'i Bell (1994-05-05) 5 May 1994 (age 30)191 Flag of England.svg Luton Town

153 MF Joel Latibeaudiere (2000-01-06) 6 January 2000 (age 24)210 Flag of England.svg Coventry City
183 MF Tyreek Magee (2000-10-09) 9 October 2000 (age 24)120 Flag of the United States.svg Colorado Springs Switchbacks
83 MF Kasey Palmer (1996-11-09) 9 November 1996 (age 28)120 Flag of England.svg Hull City
163 MF Karoy Anderson (2004-10-01) 1 October 2004 (age 20)110 Flag of England.svg Charlton Athletic
93 MF Ravel Morrison (1993-02-02) 2 February 1993 (age 31)182 Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg Precision Football
143 MF Isaac Hayden (1995-03-22) 22 March 1995 (age 29)10 Flag of England.svg Newcastle United

114 FW Shamar Nicholson (1997-02-16) 16 February 1997 (age 27)5319 Flag of Russia.svg FC Spartak Moscow
214 FW Romario Williams (1994-08-15) 15 August 1994 (age 30)224 Flag of the United States.svg Indy Eleven
74 FW Leon Bailey (1997-08-09) 9 August 1997 (age 27)305 Flag of England.svg Aston Villa
104 FW Demarai Gray (1996-06-28) 28 June 1996 (age 28)187 Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg Al-Ettifaq
204 FW Renaldo Cephas (1999-10-08) 8 October 1999 (age 25)100 Flag of Turkey.svg Ankaragücü
34 FW Khori Bennett (1997-12-13) 13 December 1997 (age 27)00 Flag of the United States.svg Las Vegas Lights FC

[104]

Recent call-ups

The following players have also been called up to the team in the past twelve months.

Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClubLatest call-up
GK Coniah Boyce-Clarke (2003-03-01) 1 March 2003 (age 21)10 Flag of England.svg Reading v. Flag of Cuba.svg  Cuba , 6 September 2024
GK Jayden Hibbert (2004-08-05) 5 August 2004 (age 20)20 Flag of the United States.svg Atlanta United v. Flag of Dominica.svg  Dominica , 9 June 2024
GK Amal Knight (1993-11-19) 19 November 1993 (age 31)120 Flag of the United States.svg Lexington SC 2024 CNL Finals PRE
GK Kemar Foster (1992-08-30) 30 August 1992 (age 32)40 Flag of Jamaica.svg Waterhouse 2024 CNL Finals PRE
GK Jeadine White (2000-07-07) 7 July 2000 (age 24)30 Flag of Jamaica.svg Cavalier 2024 CNL Finals PRE

DF Mason Holgate (1996-10-22) 22 October 1996 (age 28)30 Flag of England.svg West Bromwich Albion v. Flag of the United States.svg  United States , 14 November 2024
DF Michael Hector (1992-07-19) 19 July 1992 (age 32)450Unattachedv. Flag of Honduras.svg  Honduras , 10 September 2024
DF Jon Bell (1997-08-26) 26 August 1997 (age 27)20 Flag of the United States.svg Seattle Sounders v. Flag of Honduras.svg  Honduras , 10 September 2024
DF Adrian Mariappa (1986-10-03) 3 October 1986 (age 38)721 Flag of England.svg Wealdstone 2024 CNL Finals PRE
DF Alvas Powell (1986-10-03) 3 October 1986 (age 38)582 Flag of the United States.svg FC Cincinnati 2024 CNL Finals PRE
DF Javain Brown (1999-03-09) 9 March 1999 (age 25)290 Flag of the United States.svg Real Salt Lake 2024 CNL Finals PRE
DF Ricardo Thomas (1997-08-30) 30 August 1997 (age 27)140 Flag of Jamaica.svg Dunbeholden 2024 CNL Finals PRE
DF Jamoi Topey (2000-01-13) 13 January 2000 (age 24)90 Flag of Jamaica.svg Mount Pleasant 2024 CNL Finals PRE
DF Kyle Ming (1999-01-25) 25 January 1999 (age 25)30 Flag of Jamaica.svg Cavalier 2024 CNL Finals PRE
DF Lamonth Rochester (2003-06-10) 10 June 2003 (age 21)10 Flag of the United States.svg Chicago Fire II 2024 CNL Finals PRE
DF Romain Blake (2005-07-24) 24 July 2005 (age 19)00 Flag of the United States.svg Chicago Fire II 2024 CNL Finals PRE
DF Joel Cunningham (1996-08-21) 21 August 1996 (age 28)20 Flag of Jamaica.svg Arnett Gardens 2024 CNL Finals PRE
DF Emelio Rousseau (1999-12-11) 11 December 1999 (age 25)20 Flag of Jamaica.svg Portmore United v. Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg  Trinidad and Tobago , 3 March 2024
DF Garth Stewart (2001-01-27) 27 January 2001 (age 23)20 Flag of Jamaica.svg Harbour View v. Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg  Trinidad and Tobago , 3 March 2024
DF Stephen Young (2001-07-22) 22 July 2001 (age 23)20 Flag of Jamaica.svg Portmore United v. Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg  Trinidad and Tobago , 3 March 2024
DF Sue-Lae McCalla (1992-11-24) 24 November 1992 (age 32)30 Flag of Jamaica.svg Mount Pleasant v. Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg  Trinidad and Tobago , 3 March 2024

MF Jahshaun Anglin (2001-05-06) 6 May 2001 (age 23)70 Flag of Jamaica.svg Mount Pleasant Football Academy v. Flag of Honduras.svg  Honduras , 14 October 2024
MF Kevon Lambert (1997-03-22) 22 March 1997 (age 27)280 Flag of the United States.svg San Antonio FC v. Flag of Nicaragua.svg  Nicaragua , 10 October 2024
MF Bobby Decordova-Reid (1993-02-02) 2 February 1993 (age 31)366 Flag of England.svg Leicester City v. Flag of Nicaragua.svg  Nicaragua , 10 October 2024
MF Adrian Reid (2006-09-05) 5 September 2006 (age 18)10 Flag of Jamaica.svg Cavalier v. Flag of Honduras.svg  Honduras , 10 September 2024
MF Daniel Johnson (1992-10-08) 8 October 1992 (age 32)273 Flag of Turkey.svg Fatih Karagümrük v. Flag of Dominica.svg  Dominica , 9 June 2024
MF Devon Williams (1992-04-08) 8 April 1992 (age 32)371 Flag of the United States.svg Colorado Springs Switchbacks 2024 CNL Finals PRE
MF Demario Phillips (1998-11-10) 10 November 1998 (age 26)90 Flag of Jamaica.svg Mount Pleasant 2024 CNL Finals PRE
MF Kemar Roofe (1993-01-06) 6 January 1993 (age 31)51 Flag of Scotland.svg Rangers 2024 CNL Finals PRE
MF Jon Russell (2000-10-09) 9 October 2000 (age 24)41 Flag of England.svg Barnsley 2024 CNL Finals PRE
MF Ramone Howell (1995-04-15) 15 April 1995 (age 29)40 Flag of Jamaica.svg Mount Pleasant 2024 CNL Finals PRE
MF Omari Hutchinson (2003-10-30) 30 October 2003 (age 21)20 Flag of England.svg Ipswich Town 2024 CNL Finals PRE
MF Delano McCoy-Splatt (2004-10-11) 11 October 2004 (age 20)10 Flag of England.svg Fulham 2024 CNL Finals PRE
MF Shaniel Thomas (2001-09-14) 14 September 2001 (age 23)30 Flag of Jamaica.svg Cavalier 2024 CNL Finals PRE
MF Ronaldo Webster (2001-07-04) 4 July 2001 (age 23)10 Flag of North Macedonia.svg Bregalnica 2024 CNL Finals PRE
MF Romario Guthrie (1998-12-10) 10 December 1998 (age 26)00 Flag of Jamaica.svg Mount Pleasant 2024 CNL Finals PRE
MF Jamone Shepherd (2002-04-09) 9 April 2002 (age 22)20 Flag of Jamaica.svg Arnett Gardens v. Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg  Trinidad and Tobago , 3 March 2024
MF Shamour Smith (2004-12-31) 31 December 2004 (age 19)10 Flag of Jamaica.svg Montego Bay United v. Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg  Trinidad and Tobago , 3 March 2024

FW Michail Antonio (1990-03-28) 28 March 1990 (age 34)215 Flag of England.svg West Ham United v. Flag of the United States.svg  United States , 14 November 2024
FW Kaheim Dixon (2004-10-04) 4 October 2004 (age 20)112 Flag of England.svg Charlton Athletic v. Flag of the United States.svg  United States , 14 November 2024
FW Norman Campbell (1999-11-24) 24 November 1999 (age 25)70 Flag of Denmark.svg Randers FC v. Flag of Honduras.svg  Honduras , 14 October 2024
FW Jamal Lowe (1994-07-21) 21 July 1994 (age 30)92 Flag of England.svg Sheffield Wednesday v. Flag of Honduras.svg  Honduras , 10 September 2024
FW Cory Burke (1991-12-28) 28 December 1991 (age 32)359 Flag of the United States.svg New York Red Bulls v. Flag of Dominica.svg  Dominica , 9 June 2024
FW Deshane Beckford (1998-04-14) 14 April 1998 (age 26)40 Flag of the United States.svg Hartford Athletic v. Flag of Dominica.svg  Dominica , 9 June 2024
FW Devonte Campbell (2003-10-25) 25 October 2003 (age 21)20 Flag of Jamaica.svg Mount Pleasant v. Flag of Dominica.svg  Dominica , 9 June 2024
FW Bailey Cadamarteri (2005-05-09) 9 May 2005 (age 19)00 Flag of England.svg Sheffield Wednesday 2024 CNL Finals RET
FW Dujuan Richards INJ (2005-11-10) 10 November 2005 (age 19)101 Flag of England.svg Chelsea 2024 CNL Finals PRE
FW Kaheem Parris (2000-01-06) 6 January 2000 (age 24)100 Flag of Azerbaijan.svg Sabah 2024 CNL Finals PRE
FW Maalique Foster (1996-11-05) 5 November 1996 (age 28)93 Flag of the United States.svg Colorado Springs Switchbacks 2024 CNL Finals PRE
FW Devante Cole (1995-05-10) 10 May 1995 (age 29)00 Flag of England.svg Barnsley 2024 CNL Finals PRE
FW Fabian Reid (1991-08-06) 6 August 1991 (age 33)103 Flag of Jamaica.svg Arnett Gardens v. Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg  Trinidad and Tobago , 3 March 2024
FW Justin Dunn (2003-08-27) 27 August 2003 (age 21)20 Flag of Jamaica.svg Tivoli Gardens v. Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg  Trinidad and Tobago , 3 March 2024
FW Andre Fletcher (1999-01-31) 31 January 1999 (age 25)20 Flag of Jamaica.svg Waterhouse v. Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg  Trinidad and Tobago , 3 March 2024
FW Jason Wright (1994-12-26) 26 December 1994 (age 29)20 Flag of Jamaica.svg Molynes United v. Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg  Trinidad and Tobago , 3 March 2024
FW Trivante Stewart (2000-03-22) 22 March 2000 (age 24)40 Flag of Serbia.svg Javor Ivanjica v. Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada , 21 November 2023

INJ Withdrew from the squad due to injury / absent from the national team due to injury.
WD Withdrew from the squad for personal reasons.
PRE Preliminary squad / standby.
RET Retired from the national team.

Player records

As of 10 September 2024 [105]
Players in bold are still active with Jamaica.

Most appearances

Ian Goodison is Jamaica's most capped player with 128 appearances. Ian Goodison 1.jpg
Ian Goodison is Jamaica's most capped player with 128 appearances.
RankPlayerCapsGoalsCareer
1 Ian Goodison 128101996–2008
2 Linval Dixon 12731993–2003
3 Theodore Whitmore 120241993–2004
4 Ricardo Gardner 11191997–2012
5 Warren Barrett 10801990–2000
6 Andy Williams 107221997–2008
7 Durrant Brown 10201984–1998
8 Jermaine Taylor 10102004–2017
9 Donovan Ricketts 10001999–2013
10 Jevaughn Watson 9542008–2022

Top goalscorers

Luton Shelton is Jamaica's top scorer with 35 goals. LutonShelton (cropped).JPG
Luton Shelton is Jamaica's top scorer with 35 goals.
RankPlayerGoalsCapsRatioCareer
1 Luton Shelton 35750.472004–2013
2 Onandi Lowe 27810.331995–2004
3 Theodore Whitmore 241200.21993–2004
4 Paul Young 22490.451989–1997
Andy Williams 221070.211997–2008
6 Shamar Nicholson 19540.352017–present
Walter Boyd 19750.251991–2001
8 Darren Mattocks 18500.362012–2019
Paul Davis 18610.31983–1997
10 Hector Wright 16710.231988–1997

Competitive record

Overview
Event1st place2nd place3rd place4th place
World Cup 0000
Gold Cup 0222
Nations League 0010
Caribbean Cup 6320
Copa América 0000

FIFA World Cup

Jamaica's only appearance at the FIFA World Cup was in 1998. The team opened with a 3–1 loss against Croatia in Lens. After falling behind in the 27th minute, Robbie Earle scored the equalizer to close the first half. In the second half, Croatia scored two goals, causing Jamaica to lose the match. [106] The second match against Argentina saw Gabriel Batistuta getting a second half hat-trick, aiding in Jamaica's second defeat and elimination from the World Cup. [107] In the final match of the tournament, Theodore Whitmore scored a double, securing Jamaica's first World Cup win with a 2–1 win over Japan, whilst also allowing Jamaica to become the second team from the Caribbean after Cuba to have won a World Cup game. [34]

FIFA World Cup Qualification
YearHostRoundPos.PldWDLFASquadPldWDLFA
1930 to 1962 Not a FIFA memberNot a FIFA member
1966 Flag of England.svg  England Did not qualify8233811
1970 Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico 4004211
1974 Flag of Germany.svg  West Germany WithdrewWithdrew
1978 Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina Did not qualify200215
1982 Flag of Spain.svg  Spain Did not enterDeclined participation
1986 Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico WithdrewWithdrew
1990 Flag of Italy.svg  Italy Did not qualify421146
1994 Flag of the United States.svg  United States 8233911
1998 Flag of France (lighter variant).svg  France Group stage22nd310239 Squad 2011632415
2002 Flag of Japan.svg  Japan
Flag of South Korea.svg  South Korea
Did not qualify166281418
2006 Flag of Germany.svg  Germany 8251116
2010 Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 8512196
2014 Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil 163671419
2018 Flag of Russia.svg  Russia 8215613
2022 Flag of Qatar.svg  Qatar 142571222
2026 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico
Flag of the United States.svg  United States
To be determined220042
2030 Flag of Morocco.svg  Morocco
Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal
Flag of Spain.svg  Spain
To be determined
2034 Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg  Saudi Arabia
TotalGroup stage1/15310239118393346128145

CONCACAF Gold Cup

CONCACAF Championship 1963–1989, CONCACAF Gold Cup 1991–present

CONCACAF Championship & Gold Cup record Qualification record
YearHostRoundPositionPldWDLGFGASquadPldWDLGFGA
1963 Flag of El Salvador.svg  El Salvador Group stage8th3003116SquadQualified automatically
1965 Flag of Guatemala.svg  Guatemala Did not enterDid not enter
1967 Flag of Honduras (1949-2022).svg  Honduras Did not qualify412144
1969 Flag of Costa Rica.svg  Costa Rica Round-robin6th5014310Squad211032
1971 Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg  Trinidad and Tobago Did not qualify201101
1973 Flag of Haiti (1964-1986).svg  Haiti Did not enterDid not enter
1977 Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico WithdrewWithdrew
1981 Flag of Honduras (1949-2022).svg  Honduras Did not enterDid not enter
1985 MultipleWithdrewWithdrew
1989 Did not qualify421146
1991 Flag of the United States.svg  United States Group stage8th3003312 Squad 4400132
1993 Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico
Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Third place3rd5122610 Squad 5410101
1996 Flag of the United States.svg  United States Did not qualify320143
1998 Flag of the United States.svg  United States Fourth place4th521254 Squad 7520185
2000 Flag of the United States.svg  United States Group stage12th200203 Squad 5500124
2002 Flag of the United States.svg  United States Did not qualify320143
2003 Flag of the United States.svg  United States Quarter-finals7th310226 Squad 6420174
2005 Flag of the United States.svg  United States 8th4112810 Squad 10820385
2007 Flag of the United States.svg  United States Did not qualify320172
2009 Flag of the United States.svg  United States Group stage10th310212 Squad 5410112
2011 Flag of the United States.svg  United States Quarter-finals5th430172 Squad 5410123
2013 Flag of the United States.svg  United States Did not qualify301213
2015 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Runners-up 2nd641186 Squad 422061
2017 Flag of the United States.svg  United States Runners-up 2nd632174 Squad 421175
2019 Flag of Costa Rica.svg  Costa Rica
Flag of Jamaica.svg  Jamaica
Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Semi-finals4th522166 Squad 4301123
2021 Flag of the United States.svg  United States Quarter-finals7th420243 Squad 6510211
2023 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Semi-finals3rd5311115 Squad 413075
TotalRunners-up15/276323112972999361221021165

CONCACAF Nations League

CONCACAF Nations League record
LeagueFinals
SeasonDivisionGroupPldWDLGFGAP/RFinalsResultPldWDLGFGASquad
2019−20 B C 6510211Green Arrow Up Darker.svg Flag of the United States.svg 2021 Ineligible
2022–23 A A 413075Steady3.svg Flag of the United States.svg 2023 Did not qualify
2023–24 A B 4310105Steady3.svg Flag of the United States.svg 2024 Third place 210123 Squad
2024–25 A B 422041Steady3.svg Flag of the United States.svg 2025 To be determined
Total1811704212Total0 Titles210123

Copa América

Jamaica was invited to the Copa América for the first time in 2015, finishing last among Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay. [64] The following year, the team competed in the Copa América Centenario as winners of the 2014 Caribbean Cup, again finishing last in the group stage following a 3–0 loss to Uruguay. [63] [72] Jamaica qualified for the 2024 Copa América by reaching the 2024 CONCACAF Nations League Finals, but again exited in the group stage with no points. [81]

Copa América record
YearResultPositionPldWDLGFGASquad
Flag of Chile.svg 2015 Group stage12th300303 Squad
Flag of the United States.svg 2016 15th300306 Squad
Flag of the United States.svg 2024 15th300317 Squad
TotalInvitation0 titles9009116

CFU Caribbean Cup

CFU Championship & Caribbean Cup recordQualification record
YearResultPldWDLGFGASquadPldWDLGFGA
Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg 1978 Did not qualify200213
Flag of Suriname.svg 1979 420249
Flag of Puerto Rico.svg 1981 210124
Flag of France.svg 1983 Did not enterDid not enter
Flag of Barbados.svg 1985
Snake Flag of Martinique.svg 1988
Flag of Barbados.svg 1989 Did not qualify402226
Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg 1990 Abandoned [B] 202000Squad321040
Flag of Jamaica.svg 1991 Champions4400132SquadQualified as host
Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg 1992 Runners-up531143SquadQualified as champions
Flag of Jamaica.svg 1993 Runners-up5410174SquadQualified as host
Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg 1994 Did not qualify3201185
Flag of the Cayman Islands.svg Flag of Jamaica.svg 1995 Group stage320143SquadQualified as host
Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg 1996 Group stage310255Squad210122
Flag of Antigua and Barbuda.svg Flag of Saint Kitts and Nevis.svg 1997 Third place422083Squad3300102
Flag of Jamaica.svg Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg 1998 Champions5500124SquadQualified as host
Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg 1999 Third place420275SquadQualified as champions
Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg 2001 Group stage320143SquadQualified automatically
Flag of Barbados.svg 2005 Champions330041 Squad 7520344
Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg 2007 Did not qualify320172
Flag of Jamaica.svg 2008 Champions5410112 Squad Qualified as host
Snake Flag of Martinique.svg 2010 Champions5410123 Squad Qualified as champions
Flag of Antigua and Barbuda.svg 2012 Group stage301213 Squad Qualified as champions
Flag of Jamaica.svg 2014 Champions422061 Squad Qualified as host
Snake Flag of Martinique.svg 2017 Runners-up201123 Squad 211052
Total16/25603812101104535196108939

Head-to-head record

As of 14 November 2024, the national team has played in 538 matches, with 238 wins, 135 draws, and 232 losses since their first international match in 1925. In total, the team has scored 794 goals and conceded 790 goals. [108] Jamaica's highest winning margin is twelve goals, which has been achieved on two occasions: against the British Virgin Islands in 1994 (12–0) and against Saint Martin in 2004 (12–0). [5] Their longest winning streak is seven wins and their unbeaten record is 22 consecutive official matches. [5]

  Positive Record  Neutral Record  Negative Record

Honours

Major competitions

Regional

See also

Notes

  1. Which at the time was their lowest ranking
  2. Play was suspended when Jamaat al Muslimeen attempted a coup d'état of the government of Trinidad and Tobago. The tournament was abandoned altogether after Tropical storm Arthur forced the cancellation of the final round of games. Trinidad and Tobago were to meet Martinique in the final.

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