List of Tuvalu international footballers

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The Tuvalu national football team represents the country of Tuvalu in international association football. It is fielded by the Tuvalu National Football Association, the governing body of football in Tuvalu, and competes as an associate member of the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC), which encompasses the countries of Oceania. Tuvalu played their first international match on 30 August 1979 in a 18–0 loss to Tahiti in Suva.

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Tuvalu have competed in the Pacific Games and Pacific Mini Games, and all players who have played in at least one match, either as a member of the starting eleven or as a substitute, are listed below. Each player's details include his playing position while with the team, the number of caps earned and goals scored in all international matches, and details of the first and most recent matches played in. The names are initially ordered by number of caps (in descending order), then by date of debut, then by alphabetical order. All statistics are correct up to and including the match played on 18 July 2019.

Key

Positions key
GK Goalkeeper
DF Defender
MF Midfielder
FW Forward
Position
Playing positions are listed according to the tactical formations that were employed at the time.
Caps and goals
Caps and goals comprise those in the Pacific Games.

Players

Tuvalu national team players
PlayerPos. Caps GoalsDebutLast or most recent matchRef.
DateOpponentDateOpponent
Alopua Petoa FW13922 August 2011Flag of Samoa.svg  Samoa 18 July 2019New Caledonia flags merged (2017).svg  New Caledonia [1]
Katepu Sieni GK1301 September 2011New Caledonia flags merged (2017).svg  New Caledonia 18 July 2019New Caledonia flags merged (2017).svg  New Caledonia [2]
Mau Penisula DF12030 June 2003Flag of Kiribati.svg  Kiribati 5 September 2011Flag of Guam.svg  Guam [3]
Jelly Selau MF10125 August 2007Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji 14 December 2017Flag of Tonga.svg  Tonga [4]
Paulo Lotonu MF1012 December 2017Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji 18 July 2019New Caledonia flags merged (2017).svg  New Caledonia [5]
Taufaiva Ionatana FW912 December 2017Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji 18 July 2019New Caledonia flags merged (2017).svg  New Caledonia [6]
Afelee Valoa MF902 December 2017Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji 18 July 2019New Caledonia flags merged (2017).svg  New Caledonia [7]
James Lepaio MF8127 August 2011Flag of American Samoa.svg  American Samoa 14 December 2017Flag of Tonga.svg  Tonga [8]
Sosene Vailine FW812 December 2017Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji 18 July 2019New Caledonia flags merged (2017).svg  New Caledonia [9]
Paenui Fagota FW7130 June 2003Flag of Kiribati.svg  Kiribati 29 August 2007Flag of French Polynesia.svg  Tahiti [10]
Joshua Tui Tapasei DF7030 June 2003Flag of Kiribati.svg  Kiribati 5 September 2011Flag of Guam.svg  Guam [11]
Paolo Taitai DF702 December 2017Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji 18 July 2019New Caledonia flags merged (2017).svg  New Caledonia [12]
Meauke Tuilagi DF702 December 2017Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji 15 July 2019Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji [13]
Peniuna Kaitu FW6030 June 2003Flag of Kiribati.svg  Kiribati 1 September 2007Flag of the Cook Islands.svg  Cook Islands [14]
Petio Semaia MF6130 June 2003Flag of Kiribati.svg  Kiribati 1 September 2007Flag of the Cook Islands.svg  Cook Islands [15]
Jay Timo GK6030 June 2003Flag of Kiribati.svg  Kiribati 1 September 2007Flag of the Cook Islands.svg  Cook Islands [16]
Lalesi Vaia DF6030 June 2003Flag of Kiribati.svg  Kiribati 1 September 2007Flag of the Cook Islands.svg  Cook Islands [17]
Kalamelu Seloto DF602 December 2017Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji 15 July 2019Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji [18]
Silimai Siaosi DF605 December 2017New Caledonia flags merged (2017).svg  New Caledonia 8 July 2019New Caledonia flags merged (2017).svg  New Caledonia [19]
Semese Alefaio DF5030 June 2003Flag of Kiribati.svg  Kiribati 1 September 2007Flag of the Cook Islands.svg  Cook Islands [20]
Vaisua Liva MF5027 August 2011Flag of American Samoa.svg  American Samoa 5 September 2011Flag of Guam.svg  Guam [21]
Alinesi Takataka DF5027 August 2011Flag of American Samoa.svg  American Samoa 5 September 2011Flag of Guam.svg  Guam [22]
Etimoni Timuani DF5027 August 2011Flag of American Samoa.svg  American Samoa 5 September 2011Flag of Guam.svg  Guam [23]
Akelei Lima'alofa MF503 September 2011Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg  Solomon Islands 14 December 2017Flag of Tonga.svg  Tonga [24]
Maalosi Alefaio DF508 July 2019Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg  Solomon Islands 18 July 2019New Caledonia flags merged (2017).svg  New Caledonia [25]
Sepetaio Nokisi DF508 July 2019Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg  Solomon Islands 18 July 2019New Caledonia flags merged (2017).svg  New Caledonia [26]
Titaga Bali FW4030 June 2003Flag of Kiribati.svg  Kiribati 5 July 2003Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg  Solomon Islands [27]
Moeava Mausalii MF4030 June 2003Flag of Kiribati.svg  Kiribati 5 July 2003Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg  Solomon Islands [28]
Mosese Huehue MF4030 June 2003Flag of Kiribati.svg  Kiribati 5 July 2003Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg  Solomon Islands [29]
Kivola Manoa MF4130 June 2003Flag of Kiribati.svg  Kiribati 5 July 2003Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg  Solomon Islands [30]
Molu Tavita DF4030 June 2003Flag of Kiribati.svg  Kiribati 5 July 2003Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg  Solomon Islands [31]
Imo Fiamalua MF4025 August 2007Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji 1 September 2007Flag of the Cook Islands.svg  Cook Islands [32]
Mati Fusi FW4025 August 2007Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji 1 September 2007Flag of the Cook Islands.svg  Cook Islands [33]
Papua Ulisese MF4025 August 2007Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji 1 September 2007Flag of the Cook Islands.svg  Cook Islands [34]
George Panapa DF4027 August 2011Flag of American Samoa.svg  American Samoa 5 September 2011Flag of Guam.svg  Guam [35]
Lutelu Tiute FW4127 August 2011Flag of American Samoa.svg  American Samoa 5 September 2011Flag of Guam.svg  Guam [36]
Alamoana Tofuola DF4027 August 2011Flag of American Samoa.svg  American Samoa 3 September 2011Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg  Solomon Islands [37]
Matti Uaelasi MF412 December 2017Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji 14 December 2017Flag of Tonga.svg  Tonga [38]
Sueni Founuku DF4012 December 2017Flag of Vanuatu.svg  Vanuatu 18 July 2019New Caledonia flags merged (2017).svg  New Caledonia [39]
Nelesone Musika MF408 July 2019Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg  Solomon Islands 18 July 2019New Caledonia flags merged (2017).svg  New Caledonia [40]
Kasipa Fagota MF3030 June 2003Flag of Kiribati.svg  Kiribati 5 July 2003Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg  Solomon Islands [41]
Samasoni Mapasaga DF301 July 2003Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji 5 July 2003Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg  Solomon Islands [42]
Polu Tanei FW303 July 2003Flag of Vanuatu.svg  Vanuatu 5 July 2003Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg  Solomon Islands [43]
Viliamu Sekifu FW3127 August 2007Flag of France.svg  New Caledonia 1 September 2007Flag of the Cook Islands.svg  Cook Islands [44]
Fulisagafou Hauma DF3027 August 2007Flag of France.svg  New Caledonia 1 September 2007Flag of the Cook Islands.svg  Cook Islands [45]
Paitela Kelemene MF3027 August 2007Flag of France.svg  New Caledonia 1 September 2007Flag of the Cook Islands.svg  Cook Islands [46]
Okilani Tinilau MF3030 August 2007Flag of Vanuatu.svg  Vanuatu 1 September 2007Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg  Solomon Islands [47]
Togavai Stanley MF311 September 2011New Caledonia flags merged (2017).svg  New Caledonia 5 September 2011Flag of Guam.svg  Guam [48]
Laupama Elu DF302 December 2017Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji 12 December 2017Flag of Vanuatu.svg  Vanuatu [49]
Tinoga Temate MF308 July 2019Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg  Solomon Islands 18 July 2019New Caledonia flags merged (2017).svg  New Caledonia [50]
Fata Filemoni MF3010 July 2019Flag of French Polynesia.svg  Tahiti 15 July 2019Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji [51]
Nokisi Kaito DF3012 July 2019Flag of American Samoa.svg  American Samoa 18 July 2019New Caledonia flags merged (2017).svg  New Caledonia [52]
Haueia Vaaia GK201 July 2003Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji 3 July 2003Flag of Vanuatu.svg  Vanuatu [53]
Hetoa Kaio MF2025 August 2007Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji 27 August 2007Flag of France.svg  New Caledonia [54]
Loisio PeniMF2025 August 2007Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji 27 August 2007Flag of France.svg  New Caledonia [55]
Uota Ale MF2127 August 2011Flag of American Samoa.svg  American Samoa 30 August 2011Flag of Vanuatu.svg  Vanuatu [56]
Lopati Okelani FW2027 August 2011Flag of American Samoa.svg  American Samoa 30 August 2011Flag of Vanuatu.svg  Vanuatu [57]
Kolone Pokia DF2027 August 2011Flag of American Samoa.svg  American Samoa 30 August 2011Flag of Vanuatu.svg  Vanuatu [58]
Raj Sogivalu MF201 September 2011New Caledonia flags merged (2017).svg  New Caledonia 3 September 2011Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg  Solomon Islands [59]
Folomanu Kulene MF2012 December 2017Flag of Vanuatu.svg  Vanuatu 14 December 2017Flag of Tonga.svg  Tonga [60]
Leiatu Uoli DF2012 December 2017Flag of Vanuatu.svg  Vanuatu 14 December 2017Flag of Tonga.svg  Tonga [61]
Afelau Kalena FW208 July 2019Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg  Solomon Islands 12 July 2019Flag of American Samoa.svg  American Samoa [62]
Hosea Sente FW2010 July 2019Flag of French Polynesia.svg  Tahiti 15 July 2019Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji [63]
Waintau Taaroa DF2012 July 2019Flag of American Samoa.svg  American Samoa 15 July 2019Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji [64]
Mahafe Nakala MF1030 June 2003Flag of Kiribati.svg  Kiribati 30 June 2003Flag of Kiribati.svg  Kiribati [65]
Melei Melei MF101 July 2003Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji 1 July 2003Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji [66]
Sumeo Silu FW101 July 2003Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji 1 July 2003Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji [67]
Iupeli Kamoni FW103 July 2003Flag of Vanuatu.svg  Vanuatu 3 July 2003Flag of Vanuatu.svg  Vanuatu [68]
Meauma Petaia MF103 September 2003Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg  Solomon Islands 3 September 2003Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg  Solomon Islands [69]
Tapeni Letueti FW101 September 2007Flag of the Cook Islands.svg  Cook Islands 1 September 2007Flag of the Cook Islands.svg  Cook Islands [70]
Teoliga Fakailoga FW109 December 2017Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg  Solomon Islands 9 December 2017Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg  Solomon Islands [71]
Taulau Iotonu DF109 December 2017Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg  Solomon Islands 9 December 2017Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg  Solomon Islands [72]
Toua Tueni MF109 December 2017Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg  Solomon Islands 9 December 2017Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg  Solomon Islands [73]
Tafea Ioka MF1012 December 2017Flag of Vanuatu.svg  Vanuatu 12 December 2017Flag of Vanuatu.svg  Vanuatu [74]
Itaia Ioane GK1014 December 2017Flag of Tonga.svg  Tonga 14 December 2017Flag of Tonga.svg  Tonga [75]
Sakaio Faimalaga DF1012 July 2019Flag of American Samoa.svg  American Samoa 12 July 2019Flag of American Samoa.svg  American Samoa [76]

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References

  1. ↑ Alopua Petoa at National-Football-Teams.com
  2. ↑ Katepu Iosua Sieni at National-Football-Teams.com
  3. ↑ Mau Penisula at National-Football-Teams.com
  4. ↑ Jelly Selau at National-Football-Teams.com
  5. ↑ Paulo Lotonu at National-Football-Teams.com
  6. ↑ Taufaiva Ionatana at National-Football-Teams.com
  7. ↑ Afelee Valoa at National-Football-Teams.com
  8. ↑ James Lepaio at National-Football-Teams.com
  9. ↑ Sosene Vailine at National-Football-Teams.com
  10. ↑ Paenui Fagota at National-Football-Teams.com
  11. ↑ Joshua Tui Tapasei at National-Football-Teams.com
  12. ↑ Paolo Taitai at National-Football-Teams.com
  13. ↑ Meauke Tuilagi at National-Football-Teams.com
  14. ↑ Peniuna Kaitu at National-Football-Teams.com
  15. ↑ Petio Semaia at National-Football-Teams.com
  16. ↑ Jay Timo at National-Football-Teams.com
  17. ↑ Lalesi Vaia at National-Football-Teams.com
  18. ↑ Kalamelu Seloto at National-Football-Teams.com
  19. ↑ Silimai Siaosi at National-Football-Teams.com
  20. ↑ Semese Alefaio at National-Football-Teams.com
  21. ↑ Vaisua Liva at National-Football-Teams.com
  22. ↑ Alinesi Takataka at National-Football-Teams.com
  23. ↑ Etimoni Timuani at National-Football-Teams.com
  24. ↑ Akelei Lima'alofa at National-Football-Teams.com
  25. ↑ Maalosi Alefaio at National-Football-Teams.com
  26. ↑ Sepetaio Nokisi at National-Football-Teams.com
  27. ↑ Titaga Bali at National-Football-Teams.com
  28. ↑ Moeava Mausalii at National-Football-Teams.com
  29. ↑ Mosese Huehue at National-Football-Teams.com
  30. ↑ Kivola Manoa at National-Football-Teams.com
  31. ↑ Molu Tavita at National-Football-Teams.com
  32. ↑ Imo Fiamalua at National-Football-Teams.com
  33. ↑ Mati Fusi at National-Football-Teams.com
  34. ↑ Papua Ulisese at National-Football-Teams.com
  35. ↑ George Panapa at National-Football-Teams.com
  36. ↑ Lutelu Tiute at National-Football-Teams.com
  37. ↑ Alamoana Tofuola at National-Football-Teams.com
  38. ↑ Matti Uaelasi at National-Football-Teams.com
  39. ↑ Sueni Founuku at National-Football-Teams.com
  40. ↑ Nelesone Musika at National-Football-Teams.com
  41. ↑ Kasipa Fagota at National-Football-Teams.com
  42. ↑ Samasoni Mapasaga at National-Football-Teams.com
  43. ↑ Polu Tanei at National-Football-Teams.com
  44. ↑ Viliamu Sekifu at National-Football-Teams.com
  45. ↑ Fulisagafou Hauma at National-Football-Teams.com
  46. ↑ Paitela Kelemene at National-Football-Teams.com
  47. ↑ Okilani Tinilau at National-Football-Teams.com
  48. ↑ Togavai Stannley at National-Football-Teams.com
  49. ↑ Laupama Elu at National-Football-Teams.com
  50. ↑ Tinoga Temate at National-Football-Teams.com
  51. ↑ Fata Filemoni at National-Football-Teams.com
  52. ↑ Nokisi Kaito at National-Football-Teams.com
  53. ↑ Haueia Vaaia at National-Football-Teams.com
  54. ↑ Hetoa Kaio at National-Football-Teams.com
  55. ↑ Loisio Peni at National-Football-Teams.com
  56. ↑ Uota Ale at National-Football-Teams.com
  57. ↑ Lopati Okelani at National-Football-Teams.com
  58. ↑ Kolone Pokia at National-Football-Teams.com
  59. ↑ Raj Sogivalu at National-Football-Teams.com
  60. ↑ Folomanu Kulene at National-Football-Teams.com
  61. ↑ Leitatu Uoli at National-Football-Teams.com
  62. ↑ Afelau Kalena at National-Football-Teams.com
  63. ↑ Hosea Sente at National-Football-Teams.com
  64. ↑ Waintau Taaroa at National-Football-Teams.com
  65. ↑ Mahafe Nakala at National-Football-Teams.com
  66. ↑ Melei Melei at National-Football-Teams.com
  67. ↑ Sumeo Silu at National-Football-Teams.com
  68. ↑ Iupeli Kamoni at National-Football-Teams.com
  69. ↑ Meauma at National-Football-Teams.com
  70. ↑ Tapeni Letueti at National-Football-Teams.com
  71. ↑ Teoliga Fakailoga at National-Football-Teams.com
  72. ↑ Taulau Iotonu at National-Football-Teams.com
  73. ↑ Toua Tueni at National-Football-Teams.com
  74. ↑ Tafea Ioka at National-Football-Teams.com
  75. ↑ Itaia Ioane at National-Football-Teams.com
  76. ↑ Sakaio Faimalaga at National-Football-Teams.com
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