New Zealand under-19 schoolboys national football team

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New Zealand U19
Nickname(s)Schools, Schoolboys
AssociationNZSSFA
Confederation OFC (Oceania)
Head coachSimon Foy
Home stadiumvarious
FIFA codeNZL

The New Zealand under-19 secondary schools football team (also known as New Zealand U19 Schoolboys) represents New Zealand in association football at under-19 age-group level. It is controlled by the New Zealand Secondary Schools Football Association (NZSSFA) which is affiliated to New Zealand Football (NZF).

Contents

History

Overview

The New Zealand U19 schoolboys national team "fills a vital role in the development of the international player pool in New Zealand in the gap between the under-17 and under-20 programs." [1]

As all of New Zealand's top youth players attend secondary school full-time, the player pool for under-19 selections is the same as that of the under-17 program. The process begins with secondary schools nominating their best players to go forward for provincial trials. From this, 36 players are named to a national selection camp where a final 18-man squad is selected for international tournaments.

Competitions

Historically, the team travels to the United Kingdom every two years and plays against the Centenary Shield U18 and U19 national teams of England, Scotland, Wales, the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. They have also competed in friendlies and tournaments in Austria, Korea, Australia and the United States. In 2021, the team will resume their four nations contest in the UK. [2]

Recent Success

In 2013, the New Zealand under-19 schoolboys national team toured the United Kingdom under former Leeds United defender and now acclaimed NZ coach, Danny Hay, and they achieved the best set of results in history. The team drew 1–1 with both England and Scotland, beat Wales 2-1 and were victorious over prestigious five nations Centenary Shield champions, Northern Ireland, 2–0. [3]

As a result of the team's impressive performances in 2013, numerous players including Judd Baker and Sam Brotherton were offered trials with professional clubs in the UK. Judd Baker was eventually signed by Premier League side Swansea City A.F.C. and is also a New Zealand under-20 international. Sam Brotherton, vice-captain of the 2013 squad, has since signed for Sunderland A.F.C. and represented New Zealand at U20, U23 and full international level. Arguably the most successful graduate since the program's inception in 2000 is goalkeeper, Stefan Marinovic, who as a result of his performances in Austria 2008, was offered trials with Everton FC, FC Zurich and FC Schalke 04. He is now the first-choice goalkeeper for the New Zealand senior national team and plays for the Vancouver Whitecaps in the MLS.[ citation needed ]

Rivalries

The team's loose rivals are Trans-Tasman neighbours Australia, having first played each other at Arlington Park, NSW on 25 August 1938. New Zealand has lost to Australia 2-0 in both 2016 and 2019. [4]

Coaching staff

PositionName
Head coachSimon Foy
Assistant coachJohn Whittle
Goalkeeping coachJohn Whittle
ManagerNeil Penfold
PhysiotherapistJohn O'Driscoll

Current squad

The following players were named in the New Zealand U19 Schoolboys final 18-man squad on 10 December 2015 to tour Australia in July 2016. [5]

Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)AppsGoalsSchoolClubFederation Talent Centre
GK Calvin Lee5 July 1998 (age 17)30 Dilworth School Eastern Suburbs AFC Auckland
GK Liam Outtrim9 June 1998 (age 18)30 Palmerston North Boys' High Manawatu United Central
DF Liam Brown27 November 1998 (age 17)30 Howick College Fencibles United AFC Unattached
DF Clarke Foulds6 October 1998 (age 17)20 Westlake Boys' High School Waitakere United Northern
DF Jacob Masseurs9 July 1998 (age 17)30 Wellington College Wanderers SC Capital
DF Thomas McCloy12 January 1999 (age 17)31 Sacred Heart College Onehunga Sports FC Auckland
DF Anton Moore22 January 1999 (age 17)30 Mount Albert Grammar School Waitakere United Auckland
DF Chris Walden14 May 1998 (age 18)20 Howick College Fencibles United AFC Auckland
MF Quinton Kipara25 February 1998 (age 18)30 St. Peter's College, Cambridge WaiBop United Waikato Bay of Plenty
MF Ryan Singh2 November 1998 (age 17)30 Albany Senior High School East Coast Bays AFC Northern
MF Lachlan McIsaac8 January 1998 (age 18)31 Hamilton Boys' High School WaiBop United Waikato Bay of Plenty
MF Zachary Newdick22 August 1998 (age 17)32 St. Paul's Collegiate Hamilton Wanderers AFC Waikato Bay of Plenty
MF Van Roland20 February 1999 (age 17)00 Nelson College Nelson Falcons Unattached
MF Oliver Whyte20 January 2000 (age 16)30 Scots College Wellington Phoenix FC Capital
FW Drew Farnsworth31 March 1998 (age 18)21 New Plymouth Boys' High School Team Taranaki Central
FW Mitchel Hanmore15 March 1998 (age 18)32 Excellere College North Force FC Unattached
FW Jake Mechell19 Jan 1999 (age 17)31 St. Peter's College, Cambridge WaiBop United Waikato Bay of Plenty
FW Fraser Norrington10 October 1998 (age 17)31 Rongotai College Miramar Rangers AFC Capital

Caps and goals correct at 10 December 2015

Results and fixtures

2013

24 April 2013International New Zealand  Flag of New Zealand.svg1–1Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland Toryglen, Scotland
Daniel Bowkett Soccerball shade.svg22' Report Stadium: Toryglen
26 April 2013International New Zealand  Flag of New Zealand.svg2–0Ulster Banner.svg  Northern Ireland Belfast, Northern Ireland
Judd Baker Soccerball shade.svg2'
Sam Brotherton Soccerball shade.svg26'
Report Stadium: Belfast
29 April 2013International New Zealand  Flag of New Zealand.svg1–2Saint Patrick's Saltire.svg  Ireland Dublin, Ireland
Judd Baker Soccerball shade.svg47' Report Stadium: Oscar Traynor
5 May 2013International New Zealand  Flag of New Zealand.svg2–1Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg  Wales Port Talbot, Wales
Judd Baker Soccerball shade.svg18'
Ben Thomas Soccerball shade.svg37'
Report Stadium: Port Talbot
7 May 2013International New Zealand  Flag of New Zealand.svg1–1Flag of England.svg  England London, England
Judd Baker Soccerball shade.svg57' Report Stadium: London

2016

July 2016International New Zealand  Flag of New Zealand.svg0–2Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Sydney, Australia

2019

8 July 2019International New Zealand  Flag of New Zealand.svg0–2Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Sydney, Australia

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