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.
| Nickname(s) | Joeys | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Association | Football Australia | ||
| Confederation | AFC (Asia) | ||
| Sub-confederation | AFF (Southeast Asia) | ||
| Head coach | Brad Maloney | ||
| Captain | Jayden Necovski | ||
| FIFA code | AUS | ||
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| 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 | |||
| Appearances | 13 (first in 1985) | ||
| Best result | Runners-up; 1999 | ||
| AFC U-16 Championship | |||
| Appearances | 7 (first in 2008) | ||
| Best result | Semi-finals; 2010, 2014, 2018 | ||
| AFF U-16 Youth Championship | |||
| Appearances | 8 (first in 2008) | ||
| Best result | Champions; 2008, 2016 | ||
| Website | www | ||
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
edit1999 U-17 World Championship
editThe 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
editCurrent squad
editThe 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.
Recent call-ups
editThe 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) | 1 January 2008 | 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 | 31 January 2008 | 3 | 0 | Monza | v. Switzerland, 11 April 2024 |
| MF | Gianluca Okon | 24 January 2009 | 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 | 10 February 2008 | 4 | 0 | Hajduk Split | 2024 ASEAN U-16 Boys Championship, 3 July 2024 |
| FW | David Bolongi | 18 March 2008 | 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 | |
Recent results and fixtures
edit| 11 April Friendly | Switzerland | 3–4 | Australia | Locarno, Switzerland |
| 13:00 (CET) |
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Report | 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) |
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Report | 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 |
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Report |
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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 |
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Stadium: National Stadium |
| 18 August PacificAus Sports Tour | Solomon Islands | 1–4 | Australia | Honiara, Solomon Islands |
| 18:00 UTC+11 |
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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 |
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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
edit| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Brad Maloney[4] |
| Assistant coach | Michael Cooper |
| Goalkeeper coach | Davide Del Giovine |
| Technical consultant | Ron Smith |
Competitive record
editFIFA U-17 World Cup
edit| 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 |
| |
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
edit| 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
edit| 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 |
| |
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
edit- FIFA U-17 World Cup
- Runners-up (1): 1999
- 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
edit- ^ Mason, Max (21 September 2022). "Football Australia signs record sponsorship deal with Subway". Australian Financial Review. Retrieved 14 April 2024.
- ^ "Joeys 1999 Matches".
- ^ "Subway Joeys' squad for U17 Asian Cup Qualifiers confirmed". Socceroos. Football Australia. 9 October 2024.
- ^ "Brad Maloney appointed Joeys Head Coach". Football Australia. 4 August 2022.