Australia men's national under-17 soccer team

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

Australia Under-17
NicknameJoeys
AssociationFootball Australia
ConfederationAFC (Asia)
Sub-confederationAFF (Southeast Asia)
Head coachCarl Veart
CaptainMiles Milliner
FIFA codeAUS
First colours
Second colours
First international
 Australia 2–1 New Zealand 
(New Zealand; 3 December 1983)
Biggest win
 Australia 30–0 American Samoa 
(Apia, Samoa; 5 December 2001)
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-17 Asian Cup
Appearances9 (first in 2008)
Best resultSemi-finals; 2010, 2014, 2018
ASEAN U-16 Boys' Championship
Appearances8 (first in 2008)
Best resultChampions; 2008, 2016, 2024
Websitewww.socceroos.com.au/joeys-u17s

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 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

1999 U-17 World Championship

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

Current squad

The following 23 players were called up for the 2026 AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualifiers from 22–30 November.[3]

Caps and goals correct as of the game against Iraq on 30 November 2025.

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1 1GK Lachlan Allen 4 0 Western Sydney Wanderers
12 1GK Aaron Black 1 0 Perth Glory
18 1GK Hugo Ng (2009-01-03) 3 January 2009 0 0 Adelaide United
2 2DF Marcus Savic 6 0 Western Sydney Wanderers
3 2DF Deklan Cooper-Ndambuki 3 0 Adelaide United
4 2DF Miles Milliner (captain) (2009-08-10) 10 August 2009 12 2 Sydney FC
5 2DF William Kengni 5 0 Melbourne Victory
8 2DF Jariyah Shah 4 1 Manchester United
13 2DF Winston Ashburner 5 0 Melbourne Victory
14 2DF Oliver Dimovski 3 0 Melbourne Victory
15 2DF Emile Katrib 3 0 Western Sydney Wanderers
6 3MF Sajjad Nasiri 5 0 Adelaide United
7 3MF Aston Reid 6 1 Sydney FC
17 3MF Henrique Oliveira 8 2 Macarthur FC
19 3MF Lenny Van Heer 2 0 Djurgårdens IF
21 3MF Luke Demuth 4 0 Melbourne City
23 3MF Emmett Shaw 2 0 Brisbane Roar
9 4FW Luke Becvinovski 6 3 Melbourne City
10 4FW Chris Irakoze 5 0 Adelaide United
11 4FW Max Court 3 3 APIA Leichhardt
16 4FW Akeem Gerald 5 0 Melbourne City
20 4FW Georgio Hassarati 6 5 Western Sydney Wanderers
22 4FW Malik Olukhale 3 1 Melbourne Victory

Recent call-ups

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 Jai Ajanovic (2008-08-31) 31 August 2008 15 0 Central Coast Mariners 27th International Youth Football in Niigata, 11–15 September 2025
GK Charlie Wilson-Papps 4 0 Brighton & Hove Albion Hohhot U16 Tournament, 26 May–2 June 2025
GK Jonty Benfield (2008-07-14) 14 July 2008 3 0 Melbourne City 2025 AFC U-17 Asian Cup, 3–20 April 2025
GK Jared Williams (2008-08-14) 14 August 2008 0 0 Central Coast Mariners 2025 AFC U-17 Asian Cup, 3–20 April 2025
DF Feyzo Kasumovic (2008-01-18) 18 January 2008 4 0 Adelaide United 27th International Youth Football in Niigata, 11–15 September 2025
DF Harrison Bond (2009-01-19) 19 January 2009 2 0 Red Bull Salzburg Hohhot U16 Tournament, 26 May–2 June 2025
DF Kade Kerry 1 0 Brisbane Roar Hohhot U16 Tournament, 26 May–2 June 2025
DF Besian Kutleshi (2009-02-28) 28 February 2009 15 0 Melbourne City Hohhot U16 Tournament, 26 May–2 June 2025
DF Isiah Boston (2008-04-14) 14 April 2008 7 0 Melbourne City 2025 AFC U-17 Asian Cup, 3–20 April 2025
DF Thomas Cutuk (2008-05-20) 20 May 2008 3 0 Western Sydney Wanderers 2025 AFC U-17 Asian Cup, 3–20 April 2025
DF Alexander Garbowski (2008-02-22) 22 February 2008 11 3 BK Häcken 2025 AFC U-17 Asian Cup, 3–20 April 2025
DF Charlie Parkin (2008-08-12) 12 August 2008 12 1 Brisbane Roar 2025 AFC U-17 Asian Cup, 3–20 April 2025
DF Christian Pullella (2008-01-23) 23 January 2008 12 0 Perth Glory 2025 AFC U-17 Asian Cup, 3–20 April 2025
DF Zane Stevenson (2008-02-16) 16 February 2008 3 1 Western Sydney Wanderers 2025 AFC U-17 Asian Cup, 3–20 April 2025
DF Harrison Jablonski 1 0 Central Coast Mariners Hattrick U17 International Tournament, 17–25 February 2025
DF Archie Trimboli (2008-08-03) 3 August 2008 1 0 Brentford Hattrick U17 International Tournament, 17–25 February 2025
MF Josh Brazete 1 0 Sydney FC 27th International Youth Football in Niigata, 11–15 September 2025
MF Joshua Cetinic 2 0 Western Sydney Wanderers 27th International Youth Football in Niigata, 11–15 September 2025
MF Julian Recchia 1 0 Melbourne City 27th International Youth Football in Niigata, 11–15 September 2025
MF Taj Sorensen 1 0 Logan Lightning 27th International Youth Football in Niigata, 11–15 September 2025
MF Corey Da Cruz 1 0 Sydney FC Hohhot U16 Tournament, 26 May–2 June 2025
MF Massimo Marrone 1 0 Western Sydney Wanderers Hohhot U16 Tournament, 26 May–2 June 2025
MF Oliver O'Carroll 1 0 Melbourne City Hohhot U16 Tournament, 26 May–2 June 2025
MF Johnny Pavlovic 3 1 Western Sydney Wanderers Hohhot U16 Tournament, 26 May–2 June 2025
MF Nickolas Alfaro (2008-02-02) 2 February 2008 13 2 Sydney FC 2025 AFC U-17 Asian Cup, 3–20 April 2025
MF Max Anastasio (2008-04-30) 30 April 2008 13 6 Bologna 2025 AFC U-17 Asian Cup, 3–20 April 2025
MF Kade Baccus (2008-03-30) 30 March 2008 3 0 Western Sydney Wanderers 2025 AFC U-17 Asian Cup, 3–20 April 2025
MF Alex Bolton (2008-05-12) 12 May 2008 10 0 Perth Glory 2025 AFC U-17 Asian Cup, 3–20 April 2025
MF Haine Eames (2008-02-27) 27 February 2008 5 0 Central Coast Mariners 2025 AFC U-17 Asian Cup, 3–20 April 2025
MF Quinn MacNicol (2008-01-10) 10 January 2008 14 14 Brisbane Roar 2025 AFC U-17 Asian Cup, 3–20 April 2025
MF Jay Maltz (2008-04-28) 28 April 2008 10 1 Sydney FC 2025 AFC U-17 Asian Cup, 3–20 April 2025
MF Gianluca Okon (2009-01-24) 24 January 2009 3 0 Club Brugge Hattrick U17 International Tournament, 17–25 February 2025
FW Akol Akon (2009-05-21) 21 May 2009 13 3 Sydney FC 2026 AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualifiers, 22–30 November 2025INJ
FW Beckham Baker (2008-08-08) 8 August 2008 1 0 Melbourne City 27th International Youth Football in Niigata, 11–15 September 2025
FW Orson Conroy 1 0 APIA Leichhardt 27th International Youth Football in Niigata, 11–15 September 2025
FW Lennon Biggs (2009-04-13) 13 April 2009 2 0 Wolverhampton Wanderers Hohhot U16 Tournament, 26 May–2 June 2025
FW Jordan Owusu 1 1 Western Sydney Wanderers Hohhot U16 Tournament, 26 May–2 June 2025
FW Anthony Didulica (2008-03-03) 3 March 2008 15 13 Perth Glory 2025 AFC U-17 Asian Cup, 3–20 April 2025
FW Logan Sambrook (2008-01-16) 16 January 2008 10 1 Central Coast Mariners 2025 AFC U-17 Asian Cup, 3–20 April 2025
FW Amlani Tatu (2008-07-01) 1 July 2008 12 7 Adelaide United 2025 AFC U-17 Asian Cup, 3–20 April 2025
FW Rhys Williams (2008-04-06) 6 April 2008 15 1 Brisbane Roar 2025 AFC U-17 Asian Cup, 3–20 April 2025

Results and fixtures

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

2025

20 February Hattrick U17 International Tournament South Korea  1–2  Australia Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
13:00 UTC+4
  • 57'
 Report
Stadium: Ras Al-Khaimah Stadium
22 February Hattrick U17 International Tournament Australia  4–0  Saudi Arabia Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
16:30 UTC+4
  • Anastasio 6'
  • Akol 31', 34', 45+1'
 Report Stadium: Ras Al-Khaimah Stadium
24 February Hattrick U17 International Tournament Australia  1–1  Oman Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
13:00 UTC+4
  • Didulica 82'
 Report
  • 67'
 Stadium: Ras Al-Khaimah Stadium
4 April AFC U-17 Asian Cup Group stage Australia  1–1  Vietnam Taif, Saudi Arabia
18:00 UTC+3
Report
  • Hoàng Trọng Duy Khang 49'
 Stadium: Okadh Sport Club Stadium
Referee: Kim Yu-jeong (South Korea)
7 April AFC U-17 Asian Cup Group stage United Arab Emirates  2–0  Australia Taif, Saudi Arabia
20:15 UTC+3
  • Adel 9'
  • Buti 52'
 Report Stadium: King Fahd Sports City Stadium
Referee: Jin Jingyuan (China)
10 April AFC U-17 Asian Cup Group stage Japan  2–3  Australia Taif, Saudi Arabia
18:00 UTC+3
Report
  • Miliner 51'
  • Anastasio 71'
  • Garbowski 74'
 Stadium: Okadh Sport Club Stadium
Referee: Dong Fangyu (China)
28 May Hohhot U16 tournament Vietnam  1–2  Australia Hohhot, China
14:00 UTC+8
  • Dai Nhan 45'
 Report (FA)
Report (Lao Dong)
  • Pavlovic 75'
  • Owusu 77'
 Stadium: National Northern Football Training Base Stadium
30 May Hohhot U16 tournament Australia  2–1  Saudi Arabia Hohhot, China
14:00 UTC+8
  • Da Cruz 25'
  • Henrique 77'
 Report
Stadium: National Northern Football Training Base Stadium
1 June Hohhot U16 tournament China  5–2  Australia Hohhot, China
19:35 UTC+8
  • Wan Xiang 9'
  • Shuai Weihao 39'
  • Liang Shiyu 71'
  • Zhang Bolin 81'
  • Xie Jin 83'
 Report (FA)
Report (Titan Sports)
  • Hassarati 2'
  • Li Junpeng 80' (o.g.)
 Stadium: National Northern Football Training Base Stadium
11 September 27th International Youth Football Albirex Niigata U17 Selection 3–1  Australia Niigata, Japan
15:00 UTC+9 Report
Stadium: Sun Sportsland Shibata
13 September 27th International Youth Football Australia  2–1  Wales Niigata, Japan
15:00 UTC+9
  • Becvinovski 13'
  • Milliner 35'
 Report
  • Dignum 90'
 Stadium: Sun Sportsland Shibata
15 September 27th International Youth Football Japan  4–0  Australia Niigata, Japan
15:00 UTC+9
  • Nishioka 52'
  • Doiguchi 55'
  • Tsuneyoshi 62'
  • Kurahashi 90'
 Report Stadium: Denka Big Swan Stadium
24 November AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualifiers Jordan  0–1  Australia Aqaba, Jordan
16:00 UTC+3 Report
  • Court 54'
 Stadium: Al-Aqaba Stadium
26 November AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualifiers Australia  3–0  Bhutan Aqaba, Jordan
19:00 UTC+3
  • Olukhale 48'
  • Reid 52'
  • Becvinovski 75'
 Report Stadium: Al-Aqaba Stadium
28 November AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualifiers Philippines  0–6  Australia Aqaba, Jordan
16:00 UTC+3 Report
  • Hassarati 4', 23', 60', 76'
  • Oliveira 6'
  • Shah 90'
 Stadium: Al-Aqaba Stadium
30 November AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualifiers Australia  3–3  Iraq Aqaba, Jordan
19:00 UTC+3
  • Court 30' (pen.), 36'
  • Becvinovski 74'
 Report
  • Al-Nasari 48'
  • Hayder 61', 69'
 Stadium: Al-Aqaba Stadium

Coaching staff

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

Competitive record

FIFA U-17 World Cup

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
2026 TBD
2027
2028
2029
Total 13/21 0 Titles 51 18 9 24 57 79

OFC U-17 Championship

OFC U-17 Championship record
Year Round Pos 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 10 titles 11/11 54 51 1 2 320 13

AFC U-17 Asian Cup

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 Group stage 9th 3 1 1 1 4 5
2026 Qualified TBD 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 9/10 0 Titles 33 18 4 11 66 52

AFF U-16 Youth Championship

Head-to-head record

The following table shows Australia's head-to-head record in the FIFA U-17 World Cup and AFC U-17 Asian Cup.

In FIFA U-17 World Cup

In AFC U-17 Asian Cup

Honours

  • 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

  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. ^ "CommBank Joeys Squad named for U17 Asian Cup Qualifiers". Socceroos. Football Australia. 11 November 2025. Retrieved 27 November 2025.
  4. ^ "Carl Veart appointed as Subway Joeys Head Coach". Socceroos. Football Australia. 4 July 2025.
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