Nina Mathelus

Nina Mathelus

Personal information
Full name	Nina Carmelie Mathelus
Date of birth	(2008-09-12) September 12, 2008 (age 16)
Place of birth	Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Height	5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Position(s)	Forward
Youth career
	Scorpions SC
	South Shore Select
	Thayer Academy Tigers
International career‡
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2023–	Philippines U17	10	(7)
2024–	Philippines	7	(1)
‡ National team caps and goals as of August 13, 2025

Nina Carmelie Mathelus (born September 12, 2008) is a footballer who plays as a forward for the Thayer Academy Tigers. Born in the United States, she represents the Philippines at international level.

International career

In April 2023, Mathelus made her debut for the Philippines under-17 team in the 2024 AFC U-17 Women's Asian Cup qualifiers. She scored a hat-trick in a 3–1 win over Guam, ^{[1] [2]} and added another goal in a 2–0 victory against Lebanon, helping the team advance to the second round. ^[3] In September 2023, she was named in the squad for the second round held in Vietnam. Mathelus scored a brace in a 6–2 loss to Australia ^[4] and scored again in a 3–0 win over Bangladesh. ^{[5] [6]} She featured in all five matches during the qualifiers as the Philippines secured qualification for the AFC U-17 Women's Asian Cup for the first time in history. ^[7]

In February 2024, she featured in friendlies against England U-17 ^[8] and Sweden U-17 ^[9] at the 2024 MIMA Cup in Spain. She was later named in the final squad for the 2024 AFC U-17 Women's Asian Cup in Bali, Indonesia, where she played in all three group stage matches against Indonesia, North Korea, and South Korea. ^{[10] [11]}

Mathelus received her first senior call-up in March 2024 at age 15. ^{[12] [13]} She made her senior international debut on April 5, 2024, coming on as a substitute in a 3–0 loss to South Korea. ^{[14] [15]} She later joined the squad for the 2024 Pink Ladies Cup, appearing in matches against Jordan ^[16] and Kenya. ^[17]

She made her competitive senior debut at the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup qualifiers, coming on as a substitute in a 6–0 win against Cambodia, where she was sent off in the 90th minute for a late challenge on Hea Sreylas. ^{[18] [19]} The Philippines went on to qualify for the AFC Women's Asian Cup. ^[20]

Career statistics

International

As of match played August 13, 2025

Appearances and goals by national team and year

National team	Year	Apps	Goals
Philippines	2024	4	0
	2025	3	1
Total		7	1

List of international goals scored by Nina Mathelus

No.	Date	Venue	Opponent	Score	Result	Competition
1.	August 13, 2025	Lạch Tray Stadium, Hải Phòng, Vietnam	Myanmar	1–1	1–1	2025 ASEAN Women's Championship

References

1. Morales, Luisa (April 23, 2023). "Mathelus nets hat trick as Filipinas U-17 drub Guam in Asian Cup qualifiers". Philstar. Retrieved August 4, 2025.
2. Bolima, Martin Dale (April 23, 2023). "Hard work equals hat trick for Nina Mathelus as young Filipinas win opener of AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup qualifiers". OneSports. Retrieved August 4, 2025.
3. Rosal, Glendale (April 27, 2023). "PH women's U17 team clobbers Lebanon, makes 2nd round of AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup". Cebu Daily News. Retrieved August 5, 2025.
4. del Carmen, Lorenzo (September 20, 2023). "AFC: Mathelus brace not enough as Filipinas U17 succumb to Australia". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved August 5, 2025.
5. Cruz, Ignacius Carell (September 21, 2023). "Mathelus & Co drub Bangladesh, 3-1". explained.ph. Retrieved August 5, 2025.
6. del Carmen, Lorenzo (September 22, 2023). "AFC: Filipinas U17 romp Bangladesh for first win in Round 2". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved August 5, 2025.
7. "Young Filipinas clinch historic Asian Cup berth". Manila Bulletin. September 25, 2023. Retrieved August 5, 2025.
8. "Your FilipinasU17 starters against the Young Lionesses!". Philippine WNT (X). February 5, 2024. Retrieved August 4, 2025.
9. "The FilipinasU17 XI to take on Sweden U17!". Philippine WNT (X). February 8, 2024. Retrieved August 4, 2025.
10. "AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup Indonesia 2024 Squad Lists" (PDF). Asian Football Confederation. Retrieved August 4, 2025.
11. "Nina Mathelus - Soccer player profile & career statistics". Global Sports Archive. Retrieved August 4, 2025.
12. Terrado, Reuben (April 2, 2024). "Nina Mathelus, 15, called up for two Filipinas friendlies vs Korea". spin.ph. Retrieved August 4, 2025.
13. "Mark Torcaso has called up 29 Filipinas for a pair of international friendlies against South Korea which includes the return of old faces along with familiar ones from our youth team!". Philippine WNT (X). March 31, 2024. Retrieved August 5, 2025.
14. "Korea Republic v Philippines - BBC Sport". April 5, 2025. Retrieved August 4, 2025.
15. "Big ups for our three Filipinas who made their international debuts in the first friendly match against Korea Republic! 23-yr-old defender Rhea Chan featured as a starter & FilipinasU17 players 15-yr-old forward Nina Mathelus and 15-yr-old defender Aiselyn Sia came on as subs". Philippine WNT (X). April 7, 2025. Retrieved August 4, 2025.
16. إعادة – الأردن (0×3) الفلبين – أسبوع السيدات الوردي – المباراة 4° – 26/10/2024 [Replay – Jordan (0x3) Philippines – Pink Ladies Week – Match 4° – 10/26/2024]. Fanzone TV (in Arabic). Antalya, Turkey. October 26, 2024. Event occurs at 1:39:30. Retrieved August 5, 2025– via Youtube.
17. LIVE - Philippines vs Kenya - www.PinkLadiesWeek.com - MATCH 8 - 30/10/2024 - FANZONE TV. Fanzone TV. Antalya, Turkey. October 26, 2024. Event occurs at 1:43:19. Retrieved August 5, 2025– via Youtube.
18. Morales, Luisa (July 2, 2025). "Filipinas demolish host Cambodia for second win in AFC Women's Asian Cup qualifiers". OneSports. Retrieved August 4, 2025.
19. "AFC Women's Asian Cup - Qualifiers - Group G: Cambodia 0-6 Philippines". Asian Football Confederation. July 2, 2025. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
20. Anzures, Rom (July 5, 2025). "Filipinas book 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup ticket after taking down Hong Kong". ABS-CBN. Retrieved August 5, 2025.