Spain national under-17 football team

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Spain U-17
Nickname(s) La Rojita (The Little Red One)
La Furia Roja
(The Red Fury)
Association Royal Spanish Football Federation
(Real Federación Española de Fútbol – RFEF)
Confederation UEFA (Europe)
Head coach Hernán Pérez
Most caps Abel Ruiz (38)
Top scorer Abel Ruiz (25)
FIFA code ESP
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First colours
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Second colours
First international
Flag of Spain.svg  Spain 1–0 Uruguay  Flag of Uruguay.svg
(Livorno, Italy; 18 August 1991)
Biggest win
Flag of Spain.svg  Spain 13–0 New Zealand  Flag of New Zealand.svg
(Ismaïlia, Egypt; 15 September 1997)
Biggest defeat
Flag of Spain.svg  Spain 1–6 France  Flag of France (lighter variant).svg
(Goiânia, Brazil; 11 November 2019)
Records for competitive matches only.
FIFA U-17 World Cup
Appearances10 (first in 1991 )
Best resultRunners-up (1991, 2003, 2007, 2017)
European Championship
Appearances15 (first in 2002 )
Best resultChampions (2007, 2008, 2017)
Spain national under-17 football team
Medal record
Men's under-17 football
U-17 World Cup
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1991 Italy Team
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1997 Egypt Team
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2003 Finland Team
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2007 South Korea Team
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2009 Nigeria Team
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2017 India Team
U-17 European Championship
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2003 Portugal Team
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2004 France Team
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2006 Luxembourg Team
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2007 Belgium Team
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2008 Turkey Team
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2010 Liechtenstein Team
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2016 Azerbaijan Team
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2017 Croatia Team

The Spain national under-17 football team represents Spain in international football at this age level and is controlled by Royal Spanish Football Federation, the governing body for football in Spain.

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Considered one of the strongest national teams in under 17 level, Spain has participated in 9 out of 14 World Cup tournaments. Spain hold the record of playing the most finals without ever winning the tournament, having finished as runners-up on four occasions.

Competitive record

FIFA U-17 World Cup record

YearRoundPositionGPWD*LGSGA
Flag of Italy.svg 1991 Runners-up2nd6411135
Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg 1993 did not qualify
Flag of Ecuador.svg 1995 Group stage9th311144
Flag of Egypt.svg 1997 Third place3rd6501226
Flag of New Zealand.svg 1999 Group stage9th311172
Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg 2001 Group stage10th310246
Flag of Finland.svg 2003 Runners-up2nd64111610
Flag of Peru.svg 2005 did not qualify
Flag of South Korea (1997-2011).svg 2007 Runners-up2nd7430136
Flag of Nigeria.svg 2009 Third place3rd75111810
Flag of Mexico.svg 2011 did not qualify
Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg 2013
Flag of Chile.svg 2015
Flag of India.svg 2017 Runners-up2nd75021710
Flag of Brazil.svg 2019 Quarter-finals6th5311108
Flag of Indonesia.svg 2023 Quarter-finals5th531174
Flag of Qatar.svg 2025 to be determined
Total11/172nd5836101213171

UEFA European U-17 Championship record

YearRoundGPWD*LGSGA
Flag of Denmark.svg 2002 Fourth place85212111
Flag of Portugal.svg 2003 Runners-up8521219
Flag of France.svg 2004 Runners-up8512197
Flag of Italy (2003-2006).svg 2005 Elite round321031
Flag of Luxembourg.svg 2006 Third place8521195
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg 2007 Champions8620123
Flag of Turkey.svg 2008 Champions11830299
Flag of Germany.svg 2009 Group stage9450144
Flag of Liechtenstein.svg 2010 Runners-up11902377
Flag of Serbia.svg 2011 Elite round6501186
Flag of Slovenia.svg 2012 Elite round6420174
Flag of Slovakia.svg 2013 Elite round630398
Flag of Malta.svg 2014 Elite round641182
Flag of Bulgaria.svg 2015 Quarter-finals11560145
Flag of Azerbaijan.svg 2016 Runners-up12840186
Flag of Croatia.svg 2017 Champions12831309
Flag of England.svg 2018 Quarter-finals10532168
Flag of Ireland.svg 2019 Semifinals11812206
Flag of Estonia.svg 2020 Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic
Flag of Cyprus.svg 2021
Flag of Israel.svg 2022 Quarter-finals421163
Flag of Hungary.svg 2023 Semifinals5311106
Flag of Cyprus.svg 2024 Qualified
Flag of Albania.svg 2025 to be determined
Total15/221611034019341119

*Denotes draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

Honours

Individual awards

In addition to team victories, Spanish players have won individual awards at UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship.

YearGolden Player
Flag of France.svg 2004 Cesc Fàbregas
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg 2007 Bojan Krkić

In addition to team victories, Spanish players have won individual awards at FIFA World Cup Under-17 Football Championship.

YearGolden PlayerGolden Shoe
Flag of Egypt.svg 1997 Sergio Santamaría David Rodríguez Fraile
Flag of Finland.svg 2003 Cesc Fàbregas Cesc Fàbregas
Flag of Nigeria.svg 2009 Borja Bastón

Player records

Top appearances

RankPlayerClub(s)Year(s)U-17 caps
1 Abel Ruiz Barcelona 2015–201738
2 Ignacio Camacho Atlético Madrid 2006–200725
3 Albert Dalmau Barcelona 2008–200923
  Manu Morlanes Villarreal 2014–201623
5 Sergio Gómez Barcelona 2016–201722
  Borja Atlético Madrid 2008–200922
  Ferran Torres Valencia 2016–201722
8 David Rodríguez Atlético Madrid 2002–200321
  Gerard Deulofeu Barcelona 2009–201121
  Hugo Guillamón Valencia 2016–201721
  Isco Valencia 2008–200921
  Javi García Real Madrid 2003–200521
  Jaime Gavilán Valencia 2001–200321
  Koke Atlético Madrid 2008–200921

Note:Club(s) represents the permanent clubs during the player's time in the Under-17s.

Top goalscorers

RankPlayerClub(s)Year(s)U-17 goals
1 Abel Ruiz Barcelona 2015–201725
2 Jonathan Soriano Espanyol 2001–200318
3 Bojan Krkić Barcelona 2006–200716
4 Paco Alcácer Valencia 2009–201014
5 David Rodríguez Atlético Madrid 2002–200313
6 Borja Atlético Madrid 2008–200912
  Roberto Soldado Real Madrid 2001–200312
8 Jaime Gavilán Valencia 2001–200310
  Iker Bravo Bayer Leverkusen 2021–202210
  Marc Guiu Barcelona 2022–202310

Note:Club(s) represents the permanent clubs during the player's time in the Under-17s.

Players

Current squad

The following players were named in the squad for the 2024 UEFA European Under-17 Championship qualification matches, played in March 2024. [1]

Caps and goals correct as of 26 March 2024, after the match against Austria.

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
1 GK Manu González (2007-01-01) 1 January 2007 (age 17)50 Flag of Spain.svg Real Betis
1 GK Álvaro González (2007-04-09) 9 April 2007 (age 17)50 Flag of Spain.svg Real Madrid

2 DF Buba Sangaré (2007-08-06) 6 August 2007 (age 16)110 Flag of Spain.svg Levante
2 DF Jesús Fortea (2007-03-26) 26 March 2007 (age 17)100 Flag of Spain.svg Real Madrid
2 DF Albert Navarro (2007-05-24) 24 May 2007 (age 16)90 Flag of Spain.svg Barcelona
2 DF Joan Martínez (2007-08-20) 20 August 2007 (age 16)90 Flag of Spain.svg Real Madrid
2 DF Landry Farré (2007-01-01) 1 January 2007 (age 17)80 Flag of Spain.svg Barcelona
2 DF Diego Aguado (2007-02-06) 6 February 2007 (age 17)60 Flag of Spain.svg Real Madrid

3 MF Quim Junyent (2007-03-25) 25 March 2007 (age 17)122 Flag of Spain.svg Barcelona
3 MF Paulo Iago (2007-04-10) 10 April 2007 (age 17)102 Flag of Spain.svg Real Madrid
3 MF Guille Fernández (2008-06-18) 18 June 2008 (age 15)96 Flag of Spain.svg Barcelona
3 MF Marc Bernal (2007-05-21) 21 May 2007 (age 16)90 Flag of Spain.svg Barcelona
3 MF Pol Durán (2007-03-08) 8 March 2007 (age 17)73 Flag of Spain.svg Real Madrid
3 MF Xavi Espart (2007-05-21) 21 May 2007 (age 16)70 Flag of Spain.svg Barcelona
3 MF Leo Salazar (2007-01-01) 1 January 2007 (age 17)60 Flag of Spain.svg Espanyol

4 FW Juan Hernández (2007-07-21) 21 July 2007 (age 16)152 Flag of Spain.svg Barcelona
4 FW Adrián Arnu (2007-03-04) 4 March 2007 (age 17)118 Flag of Spain.svg Real Valladolid
4 FW Daniel Yáñez (2007-03-28)28 March 2007 (aged 16)105 Flag of Spain.svg Real Madrid
4 FW Sydney Osazuwa (2007-04-21) 21 April 2007 (age 16)65 Flag of Spain.svg Leganés
4 FW Alex Marchal (2007-09-17) 17 September 2007 (age 16)42 Flag of Spain.svg Real Sociedad

Recent call-ups

The following players have also been called up to the squad within the last twelve months and remain eligible for selection.

Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClubLatest call-up
GK Simón García (2007-04-19) 19 April 2007 (age 17)20 Flag of Spain.svg Athletic Bilbao v. Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands, 14 February 2024
GK Pablo Polo (2007-02-20) 20 February 2007 (age 17)10 Flag of Spain.svg Villarreal v. Flag of North Macedonia.svg  North Macedonia, 28 October 2023
GK Diego Diaz (2007-02-20) 20 February 2007 (age 17)10 Flag of Spain.svg Atlético Madrid v. Flag of England.svg  England, 12 September 2023

DF Pau Cubarsí (2007-01-22) 22 January 2007 (age 17)180 Flag of Spain.svg Barcelona v. Flag of Germany.svg  Germany, 24 November 2023
DF Carlos Alós (2007-02-10) 10 February 2007 (age 17)90 Flag of Spain.svg Valencia v. Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands, 14 February 2024
DF Ariel Nkoghe (2007-03-15) 15 March 2007 (age 17)50 Flag of Spain.svg Real Madrid v. Flag of Italy.svg  Italy, 25 January 2024
DF Andrés Cuenca (2007-01-22) 22 January 2007 (age 17)40 Flag of Spain.svg Barcelona v. Flag of Germany.svg  Germany, 24 November 2023
DF Miguel Cuevas (2007-01-01) 1 January 2007 (age 17)40 Flag of Spain.svg Calavera v. Flag of Italy.svg  Italy, 25 January 2024
DF Mario Rivas (2007-03-16) 16 March 2007 (age 17)30 Flag of Spain.svg Real Madrid v. Flag of England.svg  England, 12 September 2023
DF Pablo Martínez (2007-01-13) 13 January 2007 (age 17)30 Flag of Spain.svg Athletic Bilbao v. Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands, 14 February 2024
DF Jorge Sálamo (2007-08-29) 29 August 2007 (age 16)20 Flag of Spain.svg Compostela v. Flag of Slovakia.svg  Slovakia, 31 October 2023
DF Óscar Gil (2007-02-10) 10 February 2007 (age 17)20 Flag of Spain.svg Villarreal v. Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal, 9 September 2023
DF Alejandro Galdeano (2007-11-05) 5 November 2007 (age 16)10 Flag of Spain.svg Real Valladolid v. Flag of Italy.svg  Italy, 25 January 2024

MF Dani Ávila (2007-03-22) 22 March 2007 (age 17)50 Flag of Spain.svg Barcelona v. Flag of England.svg  England, 12 September 2023
MF Pedro Rodríguez (2008-01-20) 20 January 2008 (age 16)40 Flag of Spain.svg Barcelona v. Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands, 14 February 2024
MF Iván Corralejo (2007-05-01) 1 May 2007 (age 16)30 Flag of Spain.svg Real Betis v. Flag of England.svg  England, 12 September 2023
MF Adrián Pascual (2007-01-16) 16 January 2007 (age 17)30 Flag of Spain.svg Real Valladolid v. Flag of England.svg  England, 12 September 2023
MF Pablo Agudín (2007-11-11) 11 November 2007 (age 16)30 Flag of Spain.svg Real Oviedo v. Flag of England.svg  England, 12 September 2023
MF Beñat García (2007-01-21) 21 January 2007 (age 17)30 Flag of Spain.svg Athletic Bilbao v. Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands, 14 February 2024
MF Juan Murcia (2008-01-01) 1 January 2008 (age 16)30 Flag of Spain.svg Elche v. Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands, 14 February 2024
MF Jofre Torrents (2007-01-28) 28 January 2007 (age 17)20 Flag of Spain.svg Barcelona v. Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal, 9 September 2023
MF Paco Cortés (2007-08-11) 11 August 2007 (age 16)20 Flag of Spain.svg Levante v. Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands, 14 February 2024
MF Beto Martínez (2007-04-07) 7 April 2007 (age 17)10 Flag of Spain.svg Real Madrid v. Flag of England.svg  England, 12 September 2023

FW Lamine Yamal (2007-07-13) 13 July 2007 (age 16)108 Flag of Spain.svg Barcelona v. Flag of France.svg  France, 30 May 2023
FW José Reyes (2007-10-15) 15 October 2007 (age 16)84 Flag of Spain.svg Real Madrid v. Flag of Italy.svg  Italy, 25 January 2024
FW Igor Oyono (2007-02-07) 7 February 2007 (age 17)83 Flag of Spain.svg Athletic Bilbao v. Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands, 14 February 2024
FW David Otorbi (2007-10-16) 16 October 2007 (age 16)80 Flag of Spain.svg Valencia v. Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands, 14 February 2024
FW Toni Fernández (2008-06-15) 15 June 2008 (age 15)71 Flag of Spain.svg Barcelona v. Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands, 14 February 2024
FW Víctor Fernández (2007-11-09) 9 November 2007 (age 16)51 Flag of Spain.svg Real Valladolid v. Flag of North Macedonia.svg  North Macedonia, 28 October 2023
FW Óscar Bazaga (2007-08-24) 24 August 2007 (age 16)50 Flag of Spain.svg Atlético Madrid v. Flag of Italy.svg  Italy, 25 January 2024
FW Sergio Vinatea (2007-05-05) 5 May 2007 (age 16)32 Flag of Spain.svg Roda v. Flag of North Macedonia.svg  North Macedonia, 28 October 2023
FW Ousmane Diallo (2007-06-12) 12 June 2007 (age 16)31 Flag of Germany.svg Borussia Dortmund v. Flag of England.svg  England, 12 September 2023
FW Joselillo Gaitán (2007-01-01) 1 January 2007 (age 17)30 Flag of Spain.svg Villarreal v. Flag of England.svg  England, 12 September 2023
FW Dani Chuecos (2007-01-21) 21 January 2007 (age 17)30 Flag of Spain.svg Elche v. Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands, 14 February 2024
FW Jose Fernández (2007-06-27) 27 June 2007 (age 16)21 Flag of Spain.svg Málaga v. Flag of North Macedonia.svg  North Macedonia, 28 October 2023
FW Jaime Barroso (2007-09-23) 23 September 2007 (age 16)21 Flag of Spain.svg Real Madrid v. Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal, 9 September 2023

Former squads

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References

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