The Vanuatu national under-17 football team is the national U-17 team of Vanuatu and is controlled by the Vanuatu Football Federation.
Association | Vanuatu Football Federation | ||
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Confederation | OFC (Oceania) | ||
Head coach | ![]() | ||
Captain | Julian Banga | ||
Most caps | Joseph Iaruel | ||
Top scorer | Sylvain Worworbu (11) | ||
FIFA code | VAN | ||
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First international | |||
![]() ![]() (Australia; January 24, 1989) | |||
Biggest win | |||
![]() ![]() (Pago Pago, American Samoa; January 13, 2015) | |||
Biggest defeat | |||
![]() ![]() (Australia; January 24, 1989) | |||
World Cup | |||
Appearances | 0 | ||
OFC Under-17 Championship | |||
Appearances | 14 (first in 1989) | ||
Best result | 2nd Place, (2005) |
The Vanuatu national under-17 football team has currently taken part in the tournament 14 times (1989, 1993, 1995, 1997, 1999, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017 & 2018). Their best result was in 2005 when the team reached the final, but unfortunately they lost it against Australia. During the 2015 Tournament, Sylvain Worworbu scored 11 goals. After this tournament, both top scorer Sylvain Worworbu and captain Joseph Iaruel got a scholarship for two years at St Peter's College. This was the first time that a Vanuatu player got a scholarship.
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Total | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
The OFC U-17 Championship is a tournament held once every two years to decide the only two qualification spots for the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) and its representatives at the FIFA U-17 World Cup.
OFC U-17 Championship | |||||||||
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Year | Round | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
![]() | Did not Participate | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
![]() | Did not Participate | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
![]() | Group Stage | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 51 | -51 | 0 |
![]() | Did not Participate | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
![]() | Group Stage | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 | -10 | 1 |
![]() | 3rd Place | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 10 | -5 | 3 |
![]() | Group Stage | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 10 | -3 | 3 |
![]() | Group Stage | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 32 | 15 | +17 | 9 |
![]() ![]() | Group Stage | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 3 | +13 | 7 |
![]() ![]() ![]() | Group Stage | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 7 | +10 | 10 |
![]() | 2nd Place | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 26 | 7 | +19 | 6 |
![]() | Did not Participate | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
![]() | 4th Place | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 8 | -7 | 0 |
![]() | 4th Place | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 7 | +6 | 9 |
![]() ![]() | 3rd Place | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 6 | +3 | 8 |
![]() ![]() | 3rd Place | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 31 | 8 | +23 | 9 |
![]() ![]() | Group Stage | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 7 | -2 | 1 |
![]() ![]() | Group Stage | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 18 | -18 | 0 |
Total | 57 | 23 | 6 | 28 | 163 | 168 | -5 | 66 | |
The following players were called up for the 2018 OFC U-16 Championship from 9 to 22 September 2018.
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
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1 | 1GK | Jimson Shem | (2003-02-28) 28 February 2003 (age 19) | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
20 | 1GK | Brendon Tankon | (2003-07-24) 24 July 2003 (age 19) | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
2 | 2DF | Manro Tenene | (2003-03-17) 17 March 2003 (age 19) | 3 | 0 | ![]() |
3 | 2DF | Andrewson Maltera | (2002-08-15) 15 August 2002 (age 20) | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
4 | 2DF | Francois Atel | (2002-05-10) 10 May 2002 (age 20) | 3 | 0 | ![]() |
12 | 2DF | Karl Dingley | (2002-12-08) 8 December 2002 (age 19) | 3 | 0 | ![]() |
16 | 2DF | Kalpaisi Taiwia | (2002-02-28) 28 February 2002 (age 20) | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
6 | 3MF | Julian Banga | (2002-02-23) 23 February 2002 (age 20) | 3 | 0 | ![]() |
7 | 3MF | Thompson Kalopilelu | (2002-10-30) 30 October 2002 (age 19) | 3 | 0 | ![]() |
8 | 3MF | Ronaldinho Kalkau | (2005-11-04) 4 November 2005 (age 16) | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
10 | 3MF | Semici Kaltack | (2003-05-10) 10 May 2003 (age 19) | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
11 | 3MF | Pietro Takaro | (2002-04-07) 7 April 2002 (age 20) | 3 | 0 | ![]() |
14 | 3MF | Junior Okao | (2002-06-01) 1 June 2002 (age 20) | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
15 | 3MF | Bathis Nalau | (2004-05-05) 5 May 2004 (age 18) | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
17 | 3MF | Alandro Sau | (2002-11-14) 14 November 2002 (age 19) | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
5 | 4FW | Brian Malas | (2003-04-01) 1 April 2003 (age 19) | 3 | 0 | ![]() |
9 | 4FW | AJ Zachary | (2004-04-19) 19 April 2004 (age 18) | 3 | 0 | ![]() |
13 | 4FW | Austin Holi | (2003-05-26) 26 May 2003 (age 19) | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
18 | 4FW | Jemmy Kaloroa | (2002-02-11) 11 February 2002 (age 20) | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
19 | 4FW | Jonah Abel | (2002-06-10) 10 June 2002 (age 20) | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
The following players were called up for the 2017 OFC U-17 Championship from 11 to 24 February 2017.
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
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1 | 1GK | Joshua Willie | (2000-06-13) 13 June 2000 (age 22) | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
20 | 1GK | Dgen Leo | (2000-08-06) 6 August 2000 (age 22) | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
2 | 2DF | Jayson Tari | (2000-11-02) 2 November 2000 (age 21) | 3 | 1 | ![]() |
3 | 2DF | Zidane Maguekon | (2000-06-03) 3 June 2000 (age 22) | 3 | 1 | ![]() |
4 | 2DF | Glendon Leki | (2000-10-16) 16 October 2000 (age 21) | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
6 | 2DF | Nelsin Rawor | (2000-02-08) 8 February 2000 (age 22) | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
13 | 2DF | Julio Tevanu | (2000-07-07) 7 July 2000 (age 22) | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
15 | 2DF | Richard Thomas | (2000-12-09) 9 December 2000 (age 21) | 3 | 0 | ![]() |
19 | 2DF | Jack Willie | (2000-02-27) 27 February 2000 (age 22) | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
5 | 3MF | Jean-Claude Batick | (2000-03-13) 13 March 2000 (age 22) | 3 | 0 | ![]() |
7 | 3MF | Alberick Wequas | (2000-01-26) 26 January 2000 (age 22) | 3 | 0 | ![]() |
8 | 3MF | Tom Saksak | (2000-05-08) 8 May 2000 (age 22) | 3 | 0 | ![]() |
9 | 3MF | Rhydley Napau | (2000-05-03) 3 May 2000 (age 22) | 3 | 1 | ![]() |
10 | 3MF | Abert Vanva | (2000-05-24) 24 May 2000 (age 22) | 3 | 1 | ![]() |
11 | 3MF | Fred Christion | (2000-12-24) 24 December 2000 (age 21) | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
14 | 3MF | Semy Chris Iati | (2000-07-05) 5 July 2000 (age 22) | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
18 | 3MF | Tyson Gere | (2000-07-11) 11 July 2000 (age 22) | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
12 | 4FW | Andre Damelip | (2000-10-07) 7 October 2000 (age 21) | 3 | 0 | ![]() |
16 | 4FW | Dilland Ngwele | (2000-05-06) 6 May 2000 (age 22) | 3 | 1 | ![]() |
17 | 4FW | Presley Alick | (2000-05-05) 5 May 2000 (age 22) | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club | ||
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1 | 1GK | Ricky Dick | (1998-10-17) 17 October 1998 (age 23) | 6 | 0 | ![]() | ||
20 | 1GK | Andreas Duch | (1998-10-12) 12 October 1998 (age 23) | 0 | 0 | ![]() | ||
2 | 2DF | Joseph Iaruel (c) | (1998-01-25) 25 January 1998 (age 24) | 6 | 0 | ![]() | ||
3 | 2DF | Obed Nicky | (1998-10-24) 24 October 1998 (age 23) | 6 | 1 | ![]() | ||
4 | 2DF | Tasso Jeffrey | (1998-08-24) 24 August 1998 (age 24) | 4 | 0 | ![]() | ||
5 | 2DF | John John | (1998-06-05) 5 June 1998 (age 24) | 6 | 0 | ![]() | ||
12 | 2DF | Barnabe Taliban | (1998-11-04) 4 November 1998 (age 23) | 3 | 0 | ![]() | ||
16 | 2DF | Gregory Patrick | (1998-04-30) 30 April 1998 (age 24) | 5 | 0 | ![]() | ||
6 | 3MF | William Edison | (1998-06-03) 3 June 1998 (age 24) | 6 | 1 | ![]() | ||
7 | 3MF | Frederick Massing | (1998-09-11) 11 September 1998 (age 23) | 5 | 2 | ![]() | ||
10 | 3MF | Ronaldo Wilkins | (1999-12-30) 30 December 1999 (age 22) | 6 | 4 | ![]() | ||
11 | 3MF | Abednigo Sau | (1998-07-28) 28 July 1998 (age 24) | 5 | 6 | ![]() | ||
14 | 3MF | Max Uguna | (1998-05-21) 21 May 1998 (age 24) | 5 | 2 | ![]() | ||
15 | 3MF | Simeon Joshua | (1998-08-02) 2 August 1998 (age 24) | 4 | 1 | ![]() | ||
17 | 3MF | Jayson Timatua | (1998-12-27) 27 December 1998 (age 23) | 1 | 0 | ![]() | ||
8 | 4FW | Jonathan Spokeyjack | (1998-11-13) 13 November 1998 (age 23) | 2 | 0 | ![]() | ||
9 | 4FW | Sylvain Worworbu | (1998-08-17) 17 August 1998 (age 24) | 5 | 11 | ![]() | ||
13 | 4FW | Xavier Johnny | (1998-09-25) 25 September 1998 (age 23) | 4 | 1 | ![]() | ||
18 | 4FW | Derek Bule | (1998-03-16) 16 March 1998 (age 24) | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
17 April 2013 2013 OFC U-17 Championship | Papua New Guinea ![]() | 1–1 | ![]() | ![]() |
15:30 UTC+12 | Nicky Benjamin ![]() |
report | Jaison Thomas ![]() |
Stadium: Chapuis Stadium Attendance: 4,800 Referee: ![]() |
19 April 2014 2013 OFC U-17 Championship | Vanuatu ![]() | 1–1 | ![]() | ![]() |
12:30 UTC+12 | Remy Kalsrap ![]() |
report[permanent dead link] | Iosefo Verevou ![]() |
Stadium: Chapuis Stadium Attendance: 5,000 Referee: ![]() |
21 May 2014 2013 OFC U-17 Championship | Vanuatu ![]() | 1–2 | ![]() | ![]() |
15:30 UTC+12 | Alex Saniel ![]() |
report | Stuart Holthusen ![]() Elijah Neblett ![]() |
Stadium: Chapuis Stadium Attendance: 6,750 Referee: ![]() |
23 April 2014 2013 OFC U-17 Championship | Cook Islands ![]() | 1–3 | ![]() | ![]() |
9:30 UTC+12 | Morgan Wichman ![]() |
report | Alex Saniel ![]() Ruben Frank ![]() Etienne Naeiu ![]() |
Stadium: Chapuis Stadium Attendance: 1,000 Referee: ![]() |
25 April 2014 2013 OFC U-17 Championship | New Caledonia ![]() | 1–3 | ![]() | ![]() |
15:30 UTC+12 | Jim Ouka ![]() |
Report | Ruben Frank ![]() Justin Koka ![]() Jaison Thomas ![]() |
Stadium: Chapuis Stadium Attendance: 6,500 Referee: ![]() |
13 January 2015 2015 OFC U-17 Championship | American Samoa ![]() | 0–13 | ![]() | ![]() |
13:00 UTC−11 | Report | Sylvain Worworbu ![]() Nicky Obed ![]() Simeon Joshua ![]() Abednigo Sau ![]() Frederick Massing ![]() Max Unuga ![]() Ronaldo Wilkins ![]() |
Stadium: Pago Park Soccer Stadium Referee: ![]() |
15 January 2015 2015 OFC U-17 Championship | Vanuatu ![]() | 9–0 | ![]() | ![]() |
13:00 UTC−11 | Sylvain Worworbu ![]() Abednigo Sau ![]() Frederick Massing ![]() William Edison ![]() Ronaldo Wilkins ![]() |
Report | Stadium: Pago Park Soccer Stadium Referee: ![]() |
17 January 2015 2015 OFC U-17 Championship | Vanuatu ![]() | 2–1 | ![]() | ![]() |
15:30 UTC−11 | Sylvain Worworbu ![]() Ronaldo Wilkins ![]() |
Report | Larry Zama ![]() |
Stadium: Pago Park Soccer Stadium Referee: ![]() |
21 January 2015 2015 OFC U-17 Championship | Tahiti ![]() | 2–0 | ![]() | ![]() |
15:30 UTC−11 | Heirauarii Salem ![]() ![]() |
Report | Stadium: Kanana Fou Theological Seminary Referee: ![]() |
24 January 2015 2015 OFC U-17 Championship | New Zealand ![]() | 5–1 | ![]() | ![]() |
13:00 UTC−11 | James McGarry ![]() Logan Rogerson ![]() Connor Probert ![]() Sam Wilson ![]() |
Report | Luke Johnson ![]() |
Stadium: Pago Park Soccer Stadium Referee: ![]() |
26 January 2015 2015 OFC U-17 Championship | Vanuatu ![]() | 6–0 | ![]() | ![]() |
13:00 UTC−11 | Sylvain Worworbu ![]() Sam Tiaou ![]() Ronaldo Wilkins ![]() Xavier Jimmy ![]() |
Report | Stadium: Pago Park Soccer Stadium Referee: ![]() |
9 September 2018 2018 OFC U-16 Championship Group Stage | Vanuatu ![]() | 0–8 | ![]() | ![]() |
10:00 | Report |
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Stadium: Lawson Tama Stadium Attendance: 700 Referee: ![]() |
12 September 2018 2018 OFC U-16 Championship Group Stage | Papua New Guinea ![]() | 5–0 | ![]() | ![]() |
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Report | Stadium: Lawson Tama Stadium Attendance: 200 Referee: ![]() |
15 September 2018 2018 OFC U-16 Championship Group Stage | Solomon Islands ![]() | 5–0 | ![]() | ![]() |
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Report | Stadium: Lawson Tama Stadium Attendance: 8.000 Referee: ![]() |
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