Philippines national under-17 football team

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Philippines U-17
Association Philippine Football Federation
Confederation AFC (Asia)
Sub-confederation AFF (South-East Asia)
Head coach Tetsuya Tsuchida
Home stadium PFF National Training Center
FIFA code PHI
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First colours
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Second colours
First international
Flag of Nepal.svg    Nepal 2–0 Philippines  Flag of the Philippines (navy blue).svg
(Bangkok, Thailand; August 21, 1984)
Biggest win
Flag of the Northern Mariana Islands.svg  Northern Mariana Islands 2–9 Philippines  Flag of the Philippines.svg
(Vientiane, Laos; September 20, 2015)
Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines 7–0 Northern Mariana Islands  Flag of the Northern Mariana Islands.svg
(Jakarta, Indonesia; September 14, 2019)

Flag of Macau.svg  Macau 0–7 Philippines  Flag of the Philippines.svg
(Phnom Penh, Cambodia; October 19, 2024)
Biggest defeat
Flag of Japan.svg  Japan 16–0 Philippines  Flag of the Philippines.svg
(Nagoya, Japan; June 21, 2000)
World Cup
Appearances0
Asian Cup
Appearances0
ASEAN Championship
Appearances10 (first in 2002 )
Best resultGroup stage, (2002, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2024)

The Philippines national under-17 football team is the national under-17 football team of the Philippines and represents the country in international football competitions such as the FIFA U-17 World Cup, the AFC U-17 Asian Cup, the ASEAN U-16 Boys Championship and any other under-17 international football tournaments. The team is controlled by the Philippine Football Federation (PFF), the governing body of football in the Philippines.

Contents

Their first international tournament title was the four-nation Singapore-hosted 2025 Lion City Cup. [1] [2]

Results and fixtures

  Win  Draw  Lose

2024

October 19 2025 AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualification Macau  Flag of Macau.svg0–7Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines Phnom Penh, Cambodia
--:--  UTC+7 Report
Stadium: Olympic Stadium
Attendance: 258
Referee: Veronika Bernatskaya (Kyrgyzstan)
October 21 2025 AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualification Philippines  Flag of the Philippines.svg0–8Flag of Afghanistan (2013-2021).svg  Afghanistan Phnom Penh, Cambodia
--:--  UTC+7 Report
Stadium: Olympic Stadium
Referee: Chuang En-yir (Chinese Taipei)

2025

July 11 2025 Lion City Cup Philippines  Flag of the Philippines.svg1–1Flag of Hong Kong.svg  Hong Kong Kallang, Sigapore
17:00  UTC+8
Stadium: Jalan Besar Stadium
July 13 2025 Lion City Cup Cambodia  Flag of Cambodia.svg1–3Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines Kallang, Sigapore
17:00  UTC+8 Stadium: Jalan Besar Stadium

Personnel

Current technical staff

PositionName
Head coach Flag of Japan.svg Tetsuya Tsuchida
Assistant coaches Flag of the Philippines.svg Richard Leyble
Flag of the Philippines.svg Anthony Albao
Flag of Ghana.svg David Asare
Goalkeeping coach Flag of the Philippines.svg Enrique Paocog
Analysts Flag of the Philippines.svg Richard Robledo
Flag of the Philippines.svg Jake Ferrer
Physiotherapists Flag of the Philippines.svg Gustavo Cojuangco
Flag of the Philippines.svg Eunice Maliuanag
Doctor Flag of the Philippines.svg Enrique Leonardo Pasion

Management

PositionName
Team manager Flag of the Philippines.svg Mico Gutierrez
Team coordinator Flag of Japan.svg Takuya Jinno

Coaching history

List of head coaches of the Philippines U-17
CountryNamePeriodRef.
Flag of the Philippines.svg Philippines
Tomasito Ramos
2009−2011
[3]
Flag of the Philippines.svg Philippines
2013
[4]
Flag of the Philippines.svg Philippines
Jose Maria Aberasturi
2015−2016
[5]
Flag of the Philippines.svg Philippines
2017
[6]
Flag of the Philippines.svg Philippines
2017
[7] [8]
Flag of Japan.svg Japan
2018
[9]
Flag of the Philippines.svg Philippines
Roxy Dorlas
2019
[10]
Flag of Japan.svg Japan
Reiji Hirata
2022
[11]
Flag of Japan.svg Japan
Yuki Matsuda
2024
Flag of Japan.svg Japan
Tetsuya Tsuchida
2025–

Players

Current squad

The following 20 players were called up for the 2025 Lion City Cup matches against Singapore, Hong Kong and Cambodia. [12]

Caps and goals updated as of July 11, 2025; after the match against Hong Kong.

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
11 GK Jaime Sandejas (2009-01-28)January 28, 2009 (aged 16)10 Flag of the Philippines.svg Southridge Admirals
221 GK Reign Deomampo (2009-02-02)February 2, 2009 (aged 16)10 Flag of the Philippines.svg Southridge Admirals

22 DF Sebastian Luna (2009-01-20)January 20, 2009 (aged 16)10 Flag of the Philippines.svg Perpetual Saints
42 DF Alphan Lomibao (2009-01-22)January 22, 2009 (aged 16)20 Flag of the Philippines.svg UST Golden Booters
62 DF Leo Garcia (2009-10-01)October 1, 2009 (aged 15)50 Flag of the Philippines.svg Southridge Admirals
172 DF Ronito Mendoza (2009-04-29)April 29, 2009 (aged 16)20 Flag of the Philippines.svg Springdale Titans
182 DF Matteo Mercado (2009-05-19)May 19, 2009 (aged 16)50 Flag of the Philippines.svg Southridge Admirals
212 DF Frank Bacara (2009-05-01)May 1, 2009 (aged 16)20 Flag of the Philippines.svg FEU–D Baby Tamaraws
272 DF Zavier Castañares (2009-08-27)August 27, 2009 (aged 15)20 Flag of the Philippines.svg San Beda Red Lions

53 MF Aarran Long (2009-04-25)April 25, 2009 (aged 16)51 Flag of the Philippines.svg BSM Lions
83 MF Manu Simpao20 Flag of the Philippines.svg Ateneo Blue Booters
103 MF Toby Paulino (2009-03-03)March 3, 2009 (aged 16)50 Flag of the Philippines.svg DLSZ Junior Archers
123 MF Lawrence Binalong21 Flag of the Philippines.svg Tuloy
143 MF Sho Hakamata00 Flag of the Philippines.svg ISM Bearcats
203 MF Edgar Renopal Jr. (2009-08-20)August 20, 2009 (aged 15)60 Flag of the Philippines.svg FEU–D Baby Tamaraws
303 MF Geoffrey Marqueses Jr. (2009-07-01)July 1, 2009 (aged 16)10 Flag of the Philippines.svg DLSZ Junior Archers

74 FW Joshua Moleje (2009-01-12)January 12, 2009 (aged 16)82 Flag of the Philippines.svg UST Golden Booters
94 FW Anthony Tongson (2009-05-11)May 11, 2009 (aged 16)20 Flag of the Philippines.svg DLSZ Junior Archers
114 FW Francis Poticano (2009-01-21)January 21, 2009 (aged 16)40 Flag of the Philippines.svg Southridge Admirals
774 FW Filbert Tacardon (2009-05-13)May 13, 2009 (aged 16)70 Flag of the Philippines.svg Claret Red Roosters

Recent call-ups

The following players have been called up for the team for the last 12 months.

Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClubLatest call-up
GK Mateo Veloso (2009-03-19) March 19, 2009 (age 16)20 Flag of the Philippines.svg Kaya FC Academy 2025 AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualification
GK Gianne Abara (2008-03-27) March 27, 2008 (age 17)00 Flag of the Philippines.svg Far Eastern University 2025 AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualification

DF Peter Mirasol (2008-08-01) August 1, 2008 (age 16)30 Flag of the Philippines.svg PFF Youth National Team 2025 AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualification
DF Zachary Dalman (2008-12-17) December 17, 2008 (age 16)40 Flag of the Philippines.svg Far Eastern University 2025 AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualification
DF Dylan Wong (2008-03-15) March 15, 2008 (age 17)00 Flag of the Philippines.svg Kaya FC Academy 2025 AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualification
DF Rain Sermeno (2008-12-17) December 17, 2008 (age 16)00 Flag of the Philippines.svg Far Eastern University 2025 AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualification

DF Michael Maniti (2008-09-05) September 5, 2008 (age 16)70 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Blacktown City 2025 AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualification
DF Luke Amann (2008-10-09) October 9, 2008 (age 16)11 Flag of the United States.svg Sporting Club Jacksonville 2025 AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualification
DF Enzo Panganiban (2008-12-15) December 15, 2008 (age 16)40 Flag of the Philippines.svg Manila Soccer Academy 2025 AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualification

MF Spencer Webster (2008-10-10) October 10, 2008 (age 16)43 Flag of Australia (converted).svg St George City 2025 AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualification
MF Matthew Steen (2008-09-02) September 2, 2008 (age 16)41 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Diksmuide-Oostende 2025 AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualification
MF Bryant Sidney (2008-06-23) June 23, 2008 (age 17)00 Flag of the Philippines.svg Tuloy 2025 AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualification
MF Renz Partosa (2008-08-29) August 29, 2008 (age 16)10 Flag of the Philippines.svg De La Salle Zobel 2025 AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualification
MF Ramil Fraga (2009-10-18) October 18, 2009 (age 15)00 Flag of the Philippines.svg Kaya FC Academy 2025 AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualification

FW Anthony Moutzouris (2008-05-29) May 29, 2008 (age 17)41 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Blacktown City 2025 AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualification
FW Edvard Omitade (2008-09-17) September 17, 2008 (age 16)41 Flag of the Philippines.svg San Beda University 2025 AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualification
FW Anthony Elorde (2008-12-02) December 2, 2008 (age 16)20 Flag of the Philippines.svg Southpoint School 2025 AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualification
FW Sambher Abrenica (2008-05-07) May 7, 2008 (age 17)11 Flag of the Philippines.svg Far Eastern University 2025 AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualification

Competitive record

FIFA U-17 World Cup

The Philippines' FIFA U-17 World Cup Record
YearRoundPosition GP W D L GS GA
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 1985 Did not qualify
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg 1987 Did not enter
Flag of Scotland.svg 1989
Flag of Italy.svg 1991
Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg 1993 Withdrew
Flag of Ecuador.svg 1995 Did not enter
Flag of Egypt.svg 1997
Flag of New Zealand.svg 1999 Withdrew
Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg 2001 Did not qualify
Flag of Finland.svg 2003
Flag of Peru.svg 2005
Flag of South Korea.svg 2007 Did not enter
Flag of Nigeria.svg 2009 Withdrew
Flag of Mexico.svg 2011 Did not qualify
Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg 2013 Did not enter
Flag of Chile.svg 2015 Did not qualify
Flag of India.svg 2017
Flag of Brazil.svg 2019
Flag of Peru.svg 2021 Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Flag of Indonesia.svg 2023 Did not qualify
Flag of Qatar.svg 2025

AFC U-17 Asian Cup

The Philippines' AFC U-16 Championship Record
YearRoundPosition GP W D L GS GA
Flag of Qatar.svg 1985 did not qualify
Flag of Qatar.svg 1986 did not enter
Flag of Thailand.svg 1988
Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg 1990
Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg 1992 withdrew
Flag of Qatar.svg 1994 did not enter
Flag of Thailand.svg 1996
Flag of Qatar.svg 1998 withdrew
Flag of Vietnam.svg 2000 did not qualify
Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg 2002
Flag of Japan.svg 2004
Flag of Singapore.svg 2006 did not enter
Flag of Uzbekistan.svg 2008 withdrew
Flag of Uzbekistan.svg 2010 did not qualify
Flag of Iran.svg 2012 did not enter
Flag of Thailand.svg 2014 did not qualify
Flag of India.svg 2016
Flag of Malaysia.svg 2018
Flag of Bahrain.svg 2020 cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Flag of Thailand.svg 2023 did not qualify
Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg 2025

ASEAN U-16 Boys Championship

The Philippines' ASEAN U-16 Boys Championship Record
YearRoundPosition GP W D L GS GA
Flag of Malaysia.svg Flag of Indonesia.svg 2002 Group stage9th Place4013217
Flag of Thailand.svg 2005 Did not enter
Flag of Vietnam.svg 2006
Flag of Cambodia.svg 2007
Flag of Indonesia.svg 2008
Flag of Thailand.svg 2009 Cancelled
Flag of Indonesia.svg 2010 Did not enter
Flag of Laos.svg 2011 Group stage10th Place4004219
Flag of Laos.svg 2012 Did not enter
Flag of Myanmar.svg 2013 Group stage9th Place4103110
Flag of Cambodia.svg 2015 11th Place4004316
Flag of Cambodia.svg 2016 11th Place5023618
Flag of Thailand.svg 2017 10th Place5113213
Flag of Indonesia.svg 2018 11th Place5005330
Flag of Thailand.svg 2019 12th Place5005418
Flag of Indonesia.svg 2022 9th Place310228
Flag of Indonesia.svg 2024 10th Place3003010
Total10/1639343525159

Minor tournaments

Minor tournaments record
TournamentRoundPositionPldWDLGFGA
Flag of Singapore.svg 2025 Lion City Cup Round robin1st321062

See also

References

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  2. "Philippines silence critics with Lion City Cup triumph, Singapore finish second". The Straits Times. July 13, 2025. Retrieved July 15, 2025.
  3. "Philippines vs Bangladesh Match Report". Asian Football Confederation. Retrieved July 13, 2022.
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  5. "U16 BOYS NATIONAL POOL PREPARE FOR AFF CHAMPIONSHIP 2015". Philippine Football Federation . July 6, 2015. Retrieved April 9, 2022.
  6. "Philippine U16 Boys Team Begin AFC U16 Campaign". Philippine Football Federation . September 25, 2017. Retrieved April 9, 2022.
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  9. "Philippines Under-16 Head To Surabaya For The AFF U16 Championship 2018". Philippine Football Federation . July 26, 2018. Retrieved April 9, 2022.
  10. "Philippines U15 Boys In AFF U15 Championship 2019". Philippine Football Federation . July 26, 2019. Retrieved April 9, 2022.
  11. del Carmen, Lorenzo (July 31, 2022). "AFF: Azkals U16 suffer two-goal loss to Indonesia to open campaign". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
  12. "Training Camp Begins for the PFF U16 Philippine Men's National Football Team". Philippine Football Federation. July 3, 2025. Retrieved July 11, 2025.