Tahiti national under-20 football team

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Tahiti U20
Nickname(s) Toa Aito (Les guerriers de fer / Iron Warriors)
Association Tahitian Football Federation
Confederation OFC (Oceania)
Head coach Flag of France.svg Bruno Tehaamoana
Captain Roonui Tehau
Most caps Hauragi Huri (6)
Top scorer Heirauari Salem, Roonui Tehau & Eddy Kaspard (3)
FIFA code TAH
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First colours
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First international
Flag of French Polynesia.svg  Tahiti 2–1 New Hebrides  Flag of New Hebrides.svg
(Papeete, Tahiti; December 8, 1974)
Biggest win
Flag of French Polynesia.svg  Tahiti 8–0 Tonga  Flag of Tonga.svg
(Papeete, Tahiti; 8 September 2022)
Biggest defeat
Flag of French Polynesia.svg  Tahiti 0–10 Australia  Flag of Australia (converted).svg
(Tahiti; 6 September 2016)
World Cup
Appearances2 (2009, 2019)
Best resultGroup Stage (2009, 2019)
OFC U-20 Championship
Appearances12 (1974, 1980, 1990, 1992, 1994, 1997, 2001, 2007, 2008, 2016, 2018)
Best resultWinners (1974, 2008)

The Tahiti national under-20 football team is the national U-20 team of Tahiti and is controlled by the Tahitian Football Federation.

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Competition record

FIFA U-20 World Cup record

FIFA U-20 World Cup record
YearRoundGPWDLGSGA
19772007 Did not qualify
Flag of Egypt.svg 2009 Group stage3003021
20112017 Did not qualify
Flag of Poland.svg 2019 Group stage3003014
Flag of Argentina.svg 2023 Did not qualify
Total2/236006035

OFC

The OFC Under 20 Qualifying Tournament is a tournament held once every two years to decide the two qualification spots for the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) and its representatives at the FIFA U-20 World Cup.

OFC Under 20 Qualifying Tournament
YearRound Pld W D L GF GA
Flag of French Polynesia.svg 1974 Champions4301106
Flag of Australia (converted).svg 1978 Did not enter
Flag of Fiji.svg 1980 Group stage200213
Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg 1982 Did not enter
Flag of Australia (converted).svg 1985
Flag of New Zealand.svg 1987
Flag of Fiji.svg 1988
Flag of Fiji.svg 1990 Fourth place4112310
Flag of French Polynesia.svg 1992 Runners-up421164
Flag of Fiji.svg 1994 Group stage310227
Flag of French Polynesia.svg 1997 Fourth place4004320
Flag of Samoa.svg 1998 Did not enter
Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg Flag of the Cook Islands.svg 2001 Group stage4103915
Flag of Vanuatu.svg Flag of Fiji.svg 2002 Did not enter
Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg 2005
Flag of New Zealand.svg 2007 5th Place621379
Flag of French Polynesia.svg 2008 Champions321041
Flag of New Zealand.svg 2011 Did not enter
Flag of Fiji.svg 2013
Flag of Fiji.svg 2014
Flag of Tonga.svg Flag of Vanuatu.svg 2016 Group stage311167
Flag of the Cook Islands.svg Flag of French Polynesia.svg 2018 Runners-up530292
Flag of French Polynesia.svg 2022 Fourth place4321133
Total12/2341167206485

Fixtures and results

3 September 2016 2016 OFC U-20 Championship Tahiti  Flag of French Polynesia.svg2–2Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg  Solomon Islands Luganville, Vanuatu
15:00 Siejidr Soccerball shade.svg13'
Salem Soccerball shade.svg34'
Report Witney Soccerball shade.svg50'
Raramo Soccerball shade.svg65'
Stadium: Luganville Soccer City Stadium
Referee: Joel Hopkken (Vanuatu)
6 September 2016 2016 OFC U-20 Championship Tahiti  Flag of French Polynesia.svg1–4Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Luganville, Vanuatu
15:00 Petitgas Soccerball shade.svg27' Report Dyer Soccerball shade.svg39' (pen.)
Lewis Soccerball shade.svg61'
Imrie Soccerball shade.svg65'
Bevan Soccerball shade.svg87'
Stadium: Luganville Soccer City Stadium
Referee: Médéric Lacour (New Caledonia)
10 September 2016 2016 OFC U-20 Championship Cook Islands  Flag of the Cook Islands.svg1–3Flag of French Polynesia.svg  Tahiti Luganville, Vanuatu
15:00Tiputoa Soccerball shade.svg83' (pen.) Report Salem Soccerball shade.svg45+2', 55'
Tau Soccerball shade.svg87'
Stadium: Luganville Soccer City Stadium
Referee: Joel Hopkken (Vanuatu)

Current squad

The following players were called up for the 2022 OFC U-19 Championship from 7 to 20 September 2022. Names in italics denote players who have been capped for the Senior team.

Caps and goals as of 6 September 2022 before the game against Tonga.
No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
11 GK Keahinui Heinis (2005-08-03) 3 August 2005 (age 18)00 Flag of French Polynesia.svg Tefana
161 GK Hotuarii Tavaearii (2003-04-10) 10 April 2003 (age 20)00 Flag of French Polynesia.svg Taiarapu
221 GK Anapa Debruyne (2003-09-22) 22 September 2003 (age 20)00 Flag of French Polynesia.svg Vénus
22 DF Josh Hunter (2005-10-13) 13 October 2005 (age 17)00 Flag of French Polynesia.svg Tefana
42 DF Haumau Tanetoa (2004-11-13) 13 November 2004 (age 18)00 Flag of French Polynesia.svg Pirae
52 DF Hiurai Vernaudon (2004-01-18) 18 January 2004 (age 19)00 Flag of French Polynesia.svg Central Sport
122 DF Nehemia Teriitahi (2004-01-20) 20 January 2004 (age 19)00 Flag of French Polynesia.svg Pirae
172 DF Tekaviu Teihotu (2004-06-07) 7 June 2004 (age 19)00 Flag of French Polynesia.svg Temanava
182 DF Tevaitini Teumere (2003-04-02) 2 April 2003 (age 20)30 Flag of French Polynesia.svg Vénus
212 DF Herehau Bennett (2005-03-26) 26 March 2005 (age 18)00 Flag of French Polynesia.svg Tefana
232 DF Manuarii Vahirua (2003-01-30) 30 January 2003 (age 20)00 Flag of French Polynesia.svg Central Sport
252 DF Heimana Belin (2003-05-24) 24 May 2003 (age 20)00 Flag of French Polynesia.svg Tefana
33 MF Heihau Hanere (2003-07-05) 5 July 2003 (age 20)00 Flag of French Polynesia.svg Tiare Anani
63 MF Raihiti Douepere (2003-02-10) 10 February 2003 (age 20)00 Flag of French Polynesia.svg Temanava
83 MF Tekaki Sangue (2003-06-17) 17 June 2003 (age 20)00 Flag of French Polynesia.svg Mataiea
133 MF Kamalani Bennett (2005-12-25) 25 December 2005 (age 17)00 Flag of French Polynesia.svg Tefana
143 MF Heinoa Aurentz (2005-08-30) 30 August 2005 (age 18)00 Flag of French Polynesia.svg Taiarapu
153 MF Puni Temarii (2003-11-25) 25 November 2003 (age 19)00 Flag of French Polynesia.svg Arue
193 MF Jason Malakai (2005-02-18) 18 February 2005 (age 18)00 Flag of French Polynesia.svg Vénus
203 MF Matai Papaura (2005-04-06) 6 April 2005 (age 18)00 Flag of French Polynesia.svg Pueu
243 MF Mana Teniau (2005-01-15) 15 January 2005 (age 18)00 Flag of French Polynesia.svg Vénus
263 MF Clement Tehahe (2003-06-18) 18 June 2003 (age 20)00 Flag of French Polynesia.svg Taiarapu
74 FW Kahutia Pautu (2003-05-22) 22 May 2003 (age 20)00 Flag of French Polynesia.svg Tefana
94 FW Hauroa Morgant (2004-05-21) 21 May 2004 (age 19)00 Flag of French Polynesia.svg Tefana
104 FW Manuarii Shan (2004-02-23) 23 February 2004 (age 19)00 Flag of French Polynesia.svg Vénus
114 FW Mathis Boube (2004-01-29) 29 January 2004 (age 19)00 Flag of French Polynesia.svg Temanava


2019 Squad

The following players have been called up for the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup from 23 May to 15 June 2019. Names in italics denote players who have been capped for the Senior team. [1]

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
11 GK Josselin Capel (2002-07-01) 1 July 2002 (age 21)00 Flag of France.svg Saint-Étienne
161 GK Tevaearai Tamatai (2001-01-15) 15 January 2001 (age 22)10 Flag of French Polynesia.svg Vénus
211 GK Moana Pito (2000-01-25) 25 January 2000 (age 23)90 Flag of French Polynesia.svg Tefana
22 DF Samuel Liparo (1999-10-02) 2 October 1999 (age 23)70 Flag of France.svg Concarneau
32 DF Hennel Tehaamoana (1999-04-12) 12 April 1999 (age 24)70 Flag of French Polynesia.svg Dragon
52 DF Etienne Tave (2000-05-04) 4 May 2000 (age 23)30 Flag of French Polynesia.svg Vénus
112 DF Mauri Heitaa (1999-07-31) 31 July 1999 (age 24)60 Flag of French Polynesia.svg Vénus
182 DF Tevaitini Teumere (2003-04-02) 2 April 2003 (age 20)30 Flag of France.svg Toulouse
43 MF Kavai'ei Morgant (2001-10-08) 8 October 2001 (age 21)81 Flag of France.svg Trélissac
63 MF Terai Bremond (2001-05-16) 16 May 2001 (age 22)72 Flag of France.svg Toulouse
73 MF Ramanui Amau (2000-06-09) 9 June 2000 (age 23)40 Flag of French Polynesia.svg Vénus
83 MF Yann Vivi (2000-06-07) 7 June 2000 (age 23)61 Flag of French Polynesia.svg Jeunes Tahitiens
103 MF Roonui Tehau (1999-12-15) 15 December 1999 (age 23)83 Flag of French Polynesia.svg Dragon
123 MF Hugo Boube (1999-11-24) 24 November 1999 (age 23)20 Flag of French Polynesia.svg Jeunes Tahitiens
153 MF Tehauarii Holozet (2002-06-03) 3 June 2002 (age 21)30 Flag of French Polynesia.svg Tefana
173 MF Diego Araneda (2000-07-27) 27 July 2000 (age 23)10 Flag of French Polynesia.svg Central Sport
193 MF Herehaunui Ferrand (2001-08-06) 6 August 2001 (age 22)20 Flag of French Polynesia.svg Central Sport
203 MF Kitin Maro (1999-05-01) 1 May 1999 (age 24)20 Flag of French Polynesia.svg Vénus
94 FW Eddy Kaspard (2001-05-27) 27 May 2001 (age 22)63 Flag of France.svg Trélissac
134 FW Kalahani Beaumert (2000-02-14) 14 February 2000 (age 23)20 Flag of France.svg Stade Bordelais
144 FW Tutehau Tufariua (2000-01-31) 31 January 2000 (age 23)50 Flag of French Polynesia.svg Taiarapu

Squad for the 2016 OFC U-20 Championship

The following players were called up for the 2016 OFC U-20 Championship from 3 to 17 September 2016. Names in italics denote players who have been capped for the Senior team.

Caps and goals as of 10 September 2016 after the game against the Cook Islands.
No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
161 GK Tetahio Teriinohopuaiterai (1997-02-02) 2 February 1997 (age 26)20 Flag of French Polynesia.svg Central Sport
11 GK Moana Pito (2000-01-25) 25 January 2000 (age 23)10 Flag of French Polynesia.svg Tefana
22 DF Brandon Autai (c) (1999-02-09) 9 February 1999 (age 24)30 Flag of French Polynesia.svg AS Excelsior
32 DF Tumarangi Tiatoa (1998-03-24) 24 March 1998 (age 25)00 Flag of French Polynesia.svg Pirae
42 DF Vaianui Drollet (1998-02-13) 13 February 1998 (age 25)30 Flag of French Polynesia.svg Jeunes Tahitiens
52 DF Hauragi Huri (1999-03-07) 7 March 1999 (age 24)20 Flag of French Polynesia.svg Vénus
132 DF Joachim Teanuanua (1999-04-30) 30 April 1999 (age 24)10 Flag of French Polynesia.svg Pirae
172 DF Revaru Hanere (1997-02-27) 27 February 1997 (age 26)10 Flag of French Polynesia.svg Tiare Tahiti
63 MF Rayan Petitgas (1998-12-26) 26 December 1998 (age 24)31 Flag of French Polynesia.svg Pirae
93 MF Heirauarii Salem (captain) (1998-04-28) 28 April 1998 (age 25)33 Flag of French Polynesia.svg Pirae
123 MF Rainui Nordman (1999-02-09) 9 February 1999 (age 24)20 Flag of French Polynesia.svg Tiare Tahiti
143 MF Toriki Guyot (1997-09-18) 18 September 1997 (age 26)20 Flag of French Polynesia.svg Tefana
153 MF Marc Siejidr (1998-05-05) 5 May 1998 (age 25)31 Flag of French Polynesia.svg Pirae
183 MF Kaena Onuu (1999-05-09) 9 May 1999 (age 24)20 Flag of French Polynesia.svg Tefana
193 MF Daniel Seino (1997-03-11) 11 March 1997 (age 26)10 Flag of French Polynesia.svg Olympic Mahina
203 MF Raumatahi Noho (1997-08-28) 28 August 1997 (age 26)30 Flag of French Polynesia.svg Pirae
73 MF Roonui Tehau (1999-12-15) 15 December 1999 (age 23)10 Flag of French Polynesia.svg Vénus
84 FW Roonui Tinirauari (1997-03-14) 14 March 1997 (age 26)30 Flag of French Polynesia.svg Pirae
104 FW Michel Maihi (1998-03-06) 6 March 1998 (age 25)30 Flag of French Polynesia.svg Central Sport
114 FW Sandro Tau (1997-04-30) 30 April 1997 (age 26)21 Flag of French Polynesia.svg Tiare Tahiti

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