The Gibraltar national under-16 football team is the second-youngest active youth football team of Gibraltar, run by the Gibraltar Football Association. Prior to their accession to UEFA, an under-15 team participated in the Rock Cup, but this was scrapped in 2013. The team primarily participates in annual UEFA Development Tournaments, notably scoring an infamous goal through Andrew Hernandez against Macedonia in 2015.[1]
| Association | Gibraltar Football Association | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Confederation | UEFA (Europe) | ||
| Head coach | Jonathan Sodi | ||
| Captain | Owen Fortunato | ||
| Home stadium | Victoria Stadium | ||
| FIFA code | GIB | ||
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| First international | |||
 Gibraltar 2–0 Malta  (Gibraltar; 29 March 2015) | |||
| Biggest win | |||
 San Marino 0–3 Gibraltar (Gibraltar; 30 March 2015) | |||
| Biggest defeat | |||
 Wales 6–0 Gibraltar (Barry, Wales; 22 September 2017) Malta 6–0 Gibraltar (Pembroke, Malta; 26 February 2018) | |||
Recent results and fixtures edit
| 13 April 2022 2022 UEFA Development Tournament | Malta | 1–1 (2–4 p) | Gibraltar | Paola, Malta |
| 11:00 | Report |
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Stadium: Tony Bezzina Stadium Referee: Joseph Scerri (Malta) |
| 15 April 2022 2022 UEFA Development Tournament | Liechtenstein  | 0–2 | Gibraltar | Ta' Qali, Malta |
| 11:00 | Report | Stadium: Malta FA Training Ground Referee: Andrea Naudi (Malta) |
| 18 April 2022 2022 UEFA Development Tournament | San Marino | 1–3 | Gibraltar | Paola, Malta |
| 11:00 | Stadium: Tony Bezzina Stadium |
| 21 March 2023 2023 UEFA Development Tournament | North Macedonia  | 0–0 (4–3 p) | Gibraltar | Bulgaria |
| 11:00 (EET) |
| 23 March 2023 2023 UEFA Development Tournament | Gibraltar | 2–1 |  Kosovo | Bulgaria |
| 11:00 (EET) | Coombes  Ostheider |
??? |
| 26 March 2023 2023 UEFA Development Tournament | Bulgaria  | 1–0 | Gibraltar | Bulgaria |
| 11:00 (EET) | Boychev 15' (p) |
| 17 August 2023 Friendly | Liechtenstein | 1–0 | Gibraltar | Ruggell, Liechtenstein |
| 16:00 | J. Beck 52' |
Report | Stadium: Freizeitpark Widau Referee: Alesio Auletta (Switzerland) |
| 19 August 2023 Friendly | Liechtenstein | 0–1 | Gibraltar | Ruggell, Liechtenstein |
| 12:00 | Report | Montovio 36' |
Stadium: Freizeitpark Widau Referee: Petar Vlajnic (Switzerland) |
| 14 March 2024 2024 UEFA Development Tournament | Gibraltar | 0–4 |  Iceland | Gibraltar |
| Stadium: Victoria Stadium |
| 17 March 2024 2024 UEFA Development Tournament | Lithuania  | 7–0 | Gibraltar | Gibraltar |
| Stadium: Victoria Stadium |
| 19 March 2024 2024 UEFA Development Tournament | Gibraltar | 0–4 |  Faroe Islands | Gibraltar |
| Stadium: Victoria Stadium |
Squad edit
Current squad edit
The following players were called up for following UEFA Development Tournament:[2]
- Match date: 14, 17 and 19 March 2024
- Opposition:
Iceland, 
Lithuania and 
Faroe Islands - Caps and goals correct as of: 19 August 2023, after the match against
Liechtenstein.
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GK | Victor Huart | 1 | 0 |  Balón Linense
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| GK | Ethan Bonfante | 1 | 0 | Lincoln Red Imps
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| DF | Jayvan Garro | 1 June 2008 | 4 | 0 | Lincoln Red Imps
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| DF | Victor Bering | 13 November 2008 | 2 | 0 | Balón Linense
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| DF | Kevan Buckley | 2 | 0 | Lincoln Red Imps
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| DF | Owen Fortunato (captain) | 2 | 0 | Atlético Zabal
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| DF | Max Kessack | 0 | 0 | FCB Magpies
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| DF | Lucas Llambias | 0 | 0 | Puerto de La Línea
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| DF | Julian Pecino | 0 | 0 | Algeciras
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| DF | Jonathan Rowbottom | 0 | 0 | Balón Linense
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| MF | Daniel Llamas | 2 | 0 | Balón Linense
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| MF | Max Bautista | 7 May 2008 | 2 | 0 | Lincoln Red Imps
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| MF | Sam Fortuna | 1 | 0 | FCB Magpies
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| MF | Max Purdy | 0 | 0 | Mons Calpe
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| MF | Luca Scanlon | 13 July 2009 | 0 | 0 |  Manchester United
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| MF | Nooran Tizniti | 0 | 0 | FCB Magpies
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| MF | Lyndon Turrell | 0 | 0 | Leicester City
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| FW | Matthew Ward | 0 | 0 | FCB Magpies
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Recent call-ups edit
The following players have been called up within the past twelve months or withdrew from the current squad due to injury or suspension, and remain eligible.
| Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club | Latest call-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GK | Marcus Martinez | 0 | 0 | FCB Magpies
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v. Malta, 25 September 2023
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| DF | Jovan Pacheco | 0 | 0 | Mons Calpe
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v. Malta, 25 September 2023
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| DF | Gianni Peliza | 2 | 0 | Lincoln Red Imps
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v. Liechtenstein, 19 August 2023
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| DF | Scott Aitken | 2 | 0 | Lincoln Red Imps
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v. Liechtenstein, 19 August 2023
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| MF | Shaun Murien | 2 | 0 | FCB Magpies
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v. Malta, 25 September 2023
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| MF | Jamie Rocca | 1 | 0 | Lincoln Red Imps
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v. Malta, 25 September 2023
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| MF | Ahmed El Mokhalfi | 0 | 0 | Lincoln Red Imps
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v. Malta, 25 September 2023
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| MF | Oliver Imossi | 0 | 0 | Lincoln Red Imps
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v. Malta, 25 September 2023
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| MF | Kingsley Sylvester | 0 | 0 | FCB Magpies
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v. Malta, 25 September 2023
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| MF | Harry McNulty | 2 | 0 | Balón Linense
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v. Liechtenstein, 19 August 2023
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| MF | Ethan Ochello | 1 | 0 | Balón Linense
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v. Liechtenstein, 19 August 2023
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| FW | Anthony Avellano | 4 April 2008 | 4 | 0 | Algeciras
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v. Malta, 25 September 2023
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| FW | Nolan Caetano | 1 | 0 | FCB Magpies
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v. Malta, 25 September 2023
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| FW | Lucas Pocock | 0 | 0 | Lincoln Red Imps
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v. Malta, 25 September 2023
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| FW | Theo Montovio | 1 | 1 | Mons Calpe
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v. Liechtenstein, 19 August 2023
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INJ Withdrew from the squad due to an injury | ||||||
Notes edit
- ^ Gibraltar U16s score tournament-winning goal while opponents celebrate The Guardian. 2 April 2015. Retrieved 13 April 2022.
- ^ U16 Development Squad Gibraltar FA. 11 March 2024. Retrieved 11 March 2024.