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Australia men's national under-17 soccer team

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"Joeys" redirects here. Not to be confused with Joey Scouts or St Joseph's College, Hunters Hill.
For other uses, see Joey (disambiguation).

The Australia national under-17 soccer team, known as the Joeys or Subway Joeys for sponsorship reasons,[1] represents Australia in men's international under-17 soccer. The team is controlled by the governing body for Football in Australia, Football Australia (FA), which is currently a member of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the regional ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) since leaving the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) in 2006.

Australia Under-17
Nickname(s)Joeys
AssociationFootball Australia
ConfederationAFC (Asia)
Sub-confederationAFF (Southeast Asia)
Head coachBrad Maloney
CaptainJayden Necovski
FIFA codeAUS
First colours
Second colours
First international
 Australia 2–1 New Zealand 
(New Zealand; 3 December 1983)
Biggest win
 Australia 23–0 Northern Mariana Islands 
(Shepparton, Australia; 5 October 2022)
Biggest defeat
 Australia 0–6 Japan 
(Bambolim, India; 22 September 2016)
FIFA U-17 World Cup
Appearances13 (first in 1985)
Best resultRunners-up; 1999
AFC U-16 Championship
Appearances7 (first in 2008)
Best resultSemi-finals; 2010, 2014, 2018
AFF U-16 Youth Championship
Appearances8 (first in 2008)
Best resultChampions; 2008, 2016
Websitewww.socceroos.com.au/joeys-u17s

Australia is a ten-time OFC champion and a two-time AFF champion. The team has represented Australia at the FIFA U-17 World Cup tournaments on twelve occasions.

History

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1999 U-17 World Championship

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The Joeys best result in international football came in the 1999 FIFA U-17 World Championship hosted by New Zealand, where Australia finished second.

To qualify for the tournament Australia had to first win the Oceania qualifiers. This was achieved with wins over Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Cook Islands, American Samoa, Vanuatu, New Caledonia and again Fiji in the final which finished 5–0.[2] Next up was a two leg play-off against Bahrain who had finished third in the 1998 AFC U-17 Championship. Australia won 3–1 on aggregate.

In the tournament proper, Australia lost their opening game 2–1 to Brazil although a come from behind 2–1 win over Germany and a 1–0 win over Mali saw Australia top the group. Australia dispatched of Qatar 1–0 in the quarter final and needed penalties to get past USA after a 2–2 draw in the semi-final. They lost the final to Brazil; the match finished nil all after extra time and Brazil won a penalty shoot-out 8–7.

A number of this Joeys squad would go on to represent the Socceroos including Adrian Madaschi, Jade North, Joshua Kennedy and Scott McDonald.

Players

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Current squad

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The following 23 players were called up for the 2025 AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualification matches from 23–27 October.[3]

Caps and goals correct as of the game against Indonesia on 27 October 2024.

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1 1GK Jai Ajanovic (2008-08-31) 31 August 2008 (age 16) 10 0   Central Coast Mariners
12 1GK Jonty Benfield 2 0   Melbourne City
18 1GK Noah Ellul 0 0   Adelaide United
3 2DF Zayd Kassaby 2 0   Melbourne Victory
4 2DF Alexander Garbowski 8 2   BK Häcken
5 2DF Christian Pullella 8 0   Perth Glory
13 2DF Besian Kutleshi (2009-02-28) 28 February 2009 (age 15) 8 0   Western United
14 2DF Charlie Parkin 7 1   Brisbane Roar
15 2DF Zane Stevenson 2 1   Sydney FC
16 2DF Miles Milliner 2 0   Manly United
6 3MF Alex Bolton 8 0   Perth Glory
7 3MF Nickolas Alfaro (2008-02-02) 2 February 2008 (age 16) 11 2   Sydney FC
8 3MF Quinn MacNicol (2008-01-10) 10 January 2008 (age 16) 9 12   Brisbane Roar
9 3MF Anthony Didulica 11 12   Western United
11 3MF Rhys Williams 9 1   Brisbane Roar
19 3MF Jay Maltz (2008-04-28) 28 April 2008 (age 16) 7 1   Sydney FC
21 3MF Henrique Oliveira 2 0   Adelaide United
20 3MF Max Anastasio 7 3   Marconi Stallions
23 3MF Logan Sambrook 5 1   North Coast Football
2 4FW Isiah Boston 4 0   Melbourne City
10 4FW Amlani Tatu (2008-01-01) 1 January 2008 (age 16) 9 7   Adelaide United
17 4FW Jordan Graoroski 6 1   Rockdale Ilinden
22 4FW Max Naylor 5 4   Perth Glory

Recent call-ups

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The following players have been called up within the last 12 months and remain eligible for selection.

Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club Latest call-up
GK Oskar von Schrenk 2 0   Melbourne Victory PacificAus Sports Football Tour, 15–21 August 2024
DF Liam Armstrong 2 0   Perth Glory PacificAus Sports Football Tour, 15–21 August 2024
DF Bryce Harrison 1 0   Western Sydney Wanderers PacificAus Sports Football Tour, 15–21 August 2024
DF Feyzo Kasumovic 3 0   Adelaide United PacificAus Sports Football Tour, 15–21 August 2024
DF Marco Santangelo 3 0   Sydney FC PacificAus Sports Football Tour, 15–21 August 2024
DF Matthew Baker 0 0   Melbourne City PacificAus Sports Football Tour, 15–21 August 2024
DF Jayden Necovski (captain) (2008-01-01) 1 January 2008 (age 16) 5 0   Melbourne City 2024 ASEAN U-16 Boys Championship, 3 July 2024
DF Malual Nichola 4 0   Adelaide United 2024 ASEAN U-16 Boys Championship, 3 July 2024
DF Hayden Thomas 1 0   Perth Glory v.    Switzerland, 11 April 2024
MF Alexander Houridis 3 0   Melbourne Victory 2024 ASEAN U-16 Boys Championship, 3 July 2024
MF Haine Eames 2 0   Central Coast Mariners 2024 ASEAN U-16 Boys Championship, 3 July 2024
MF James Houridis 2 2   Melbourne Victory 2024 ASEAN U-16 Boys Championship, 3 July 2024
MF Danilo Treffiletti (2008-01-31) 31 January 2008 (age 16) 3 0   Monza v.    Switzerland, 11 April 2024
MF Gianluca Okon (2009-01-24) 24 January 2009 (age 15) 1 0   Club Brugge v.    Switzerland, 11 April 2024
FW Akol Akon 3 0   Western Sydney Wanderers PacificAus Sports Football Tour, 15–21 August 2024
FW Chris Irakoze 3 0   Adelaide United PacificAus Sports Football Tour, 15–21 August 2024
FW Daniel Matina 2 0   Melbourne City PacificAus Sports Football Tour, 15–21 August 2024
FW Samuel Stanway 3 2   Lions FC PacificAus Sports Football Tour, 15–21 August 2024
FW Noah Slunjski (2008-02-10) 10 February 2008 (age 16) 4 0   Hajduk Split 2024 ASEAN U-16 Boys Championship, 3 July 2024
FW David Bolongi (2008-03-18) 18 March 2008 (age 16) 2 1   Gold Coast Knights 2024 ASEAN U-16 Boys Championship, 3 July 2024
FW Antonio Arena 1 0   Pescara v.    Switzerland, 11 April 2024
FW Marcus Neil 1 0   Sunderland v.    Switzerland, 11 April 2024
FW Aaron Cartwright 0 0   Melbourne City v.    Switzerland, 11 April 2024

Results and fixtures

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  • The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.
Legend

  Win   Draw   Loss   Fixture

2024

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Main article: 2024 Australia men's national under-17 soccer team season
11 April Friendly Switzerland   3–4   Australia Locarno, Switzerland
13:00 (CET)
  • Lebrino   6'
  • Mahic   120+1', 102+5'
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Stadium: Stadio Communale Ascona
Note: Match took place over four quarters of 30-minutes each
16 April Unofficial Friendly Inter Milan U-17   4–2   Australia Milan, Italy
15:00 (CET)
  •   27'
  •   40'
  •   45'
  •   73'
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Stadium: Konami Youth Development Centre
23 June ASEAN U-16 Boys Championship GS Thailand   0–0   Australia Surakarta, Indonesia
15:00 WIB Report Stadium: Sriwedari Stadium
Referee: Muhammad Zulfiqar (Singapore)
26 June ASEAN U-16 Boys Championship GS Australia   2–0   Malaysia Surakarta, Indonesia
15:00 WIB
Report Stadium: Sriwedari Stadium
Referee: Clarence Leow Hong Wei (Singapore)
29 June ASEAN U-16 Boys Championship GS East Timor   0–12   Australia Surakarta, Indonesia
15:00 WIB Report
Stadium: Sriwedari Stadium
Referee: Muhammad Zulfiqar (Singapore)
1 July ASEAN U-16 Boys Championship SF Indonesia   3–5   Australia Surakarta, Indonesia
19:30 WIB
Report
Stadium: Manahan Stadium
3 July ASEAN U-16 Boys Championship Final Thailand   1–1
(7–8 p)		   Australia Surakarta, Indonesia
19:30 WIB
Report
Stadium: Manahan Stadium
Referee: Koji Takasaki (Japan)
Penalties
15 August PacificAus Sports Tour Solomon Islands   2–1   Australia Honiara, Solomon Islands
18:00 UTC+11
Report
Stadium: National Stadium
18 August PacificAus Sports Tour Solomon Islands   1–4   Australia Honiara, Solomon Islands
18:00 UTC+11
Report
Stadium: National Stadium
Attendance: 11,000
21 August PacificAus Sports Tour Vanuatu   3–3   Australia Port Vila, Vanuatu
15:00 UTC+11
Report
Stadium: Freshwater Stadium
23 October AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualification Australia   19–0   Northern Mariana Islands Mishref, Kuwait
20:30 UTC+3
Report Stadium: Abdullah Alkhalifa Alsabah Stadium
25 October AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualification Kuwait   1–3   Australia Mishref, Kuwait
20:30 UTC+3
Report
Stadium: Abdullah Alkhalifa Alsabah Stadium
Referee: Doolotkeldi Uulu Seiit (Kyrgyzstan)
27 October AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualification Australia   0–0   Indonesia Mishref, Kuwait
17:30 UTC+3 Report Stadium: Abdullah Alkhalifa Alsabah Stadium
Referee: Khalid Khallufah S Alahmari (Saudi Arabia)

Coaching staff

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Position Name
Head coach   Brad Maloney[4]
Assistant coach   Michael Cooper
Goalkeeper coach   Davide Del Giovine
Technical consultant   Ron Smith

Competitive record

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FIFA U-17 World Cup

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FIFA U-17 World Cup record
Year Result Position Pld W D L GF GA
  1985 Quarterfinals 5th 4 3 1 0 4 1
  1987 Quarterfinals 6th 4 2 0 2 3 5
  1989 Group stage 14th 3 0 1 2 3 6
  1991 Quarterfinals 7th 4 2 0 2 7 6
  1993 Quarterfinals 6th 4 1 1 2 7 5
  1995 Quarterfinals 6th 4 1 1 2 6 7
  1997 did not qualify
  1999 Runners-up 2nd 6 3 2 1 7 5
  2001 Quarterfinals 8th 4 2 0 2 6 6
  2003 Group stage 16th 3 0 0 3 1 6
  2005 Group stage 12th 3 1 0 2 2 5
  2007 did not qualify
  2009
  2011 Round of 16 15th 4 1 1 2 3 7
  2013 did not qualify
  2015 Round of 16 16th 4 1 1 2 3 11
  2017 did not qualify
  2019 Round of 16 15th 4 1 1 2 5 9
  2021 Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic
  2023 did not qualify
  2025 to be determined
Total 13/21 0 Titles 51 18 9 24 57 79

OFC U-17 Championship

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OFC U-17 Championship record
Year Result Position Pld W D L GF GA
  1983 Champions 1st 5 5 0 0 22 2
  1986 Champions 1st 4 3 0 1 10 1
  1989 Champions 1st 4 4 0 0 35 1
  1991 Champions 1st 4 3 1 0 15 4
  1993 Champions 1st 4 4 0 0 12 1
  1995 Champions 1st 3 3 0 0 11 0
  1997 Runners-up 2nd 5 4 0 1 30 1
  1999 Champions 1st 7 7 0 0 55 1
 /  2001 Champions 1st 6 6 0 0 52 0
 / /  2003 Champions 1st 7 7 0 0 40 3
  2005 Champions 1st 5 5 0 0 38 0
Total 11/11 10 Titles 54 51 1 2 320 13

AFC U-17 Asian Cup

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AFC U-17 Asian Cup record
Year Result Position Pld W D L GF GA
  2006 did not qualify
  2008 Quarterfinals 5th 4 3 0 1 13 5
  2010 Semifinals 4th 5 3 1 1 12 5
  2012 Quarterfinals 6th 4 2 1 1 5 6
  2014 Semifinals 3rd 5 4 1 0 12 4
  2016 Group stage 16th 3 0 0 3 2 10
  2018 Semifinals 4th 5 3 0 2 10 9
  2020 Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic
  2023 Quarterfinals 8th 4 2 0 2 8 8
  2025 Qualified
Total 7/9 0 Titles 30 17 3 10 62 47

AFF U-16 Youth Championship

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Honours

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  • OFC U-17 Championship
    • Champions (10): 1983, 1987, 1989, 1991, 1993, 1995, 1999, 2001, 2003, 2005
    • Runners-up (1): 1997
  • AFF U-16 Championship
    • Champions (3): 2008, 2016, 2024
    • Runners-up (1): 2012
    • Third place (3): 2013, 2015, 2017

References

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  1. ^ Mason, Max (21 September 2022). "Football Australia signs record sponsorship deal with Subway". Australian Financial Review. Retrieved 14 April 2024.
  2. ^ "Joeys 1999 Matches".
  3. ^ "Subway Joeys' squad for U17 Asian Cup Qualifiers confirmed". Socceroos. Football Australia. 9 October 2024.
  4. ^ "Brad Maloney appointed Joeys Head Coach". Football Australia. 4 August 2022.
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