Republic of Ireland national under-17 football team
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This article is about the men's team. For the women's team, see Republic of Ireland women's national under-17 football team.
| Association | Football Association of Ireland | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confederation | UEFA (Europe) | ||||||||
| Head coach | Republic of Ireland Colin O'Brien | ||||||||
| FIFA code | IRL | ||||||||
| First international | |||||||||
| Norway Norway 2–2 vs Rep. of Ireland Republic of Ireland (Kongsvinger, Norway; 13 October 1985) (as U16s) Republic of Ireland Rep. of Ireland 4–0 vs Cyprus Cyprus (Dublin, Ireland; 4 March 2002) (as U17s) | |||||||||
| Biggest win | |||||||||
| Republic of Ireland Rep. of Ireland 8–0 vs Liechtenstein Liechtenstein (Almaty, Kazakhstan; 19 October 2011) | |||||||||
| Biggest defeat | |||||||||
| Republic of Ireland Rep. of Ireland 0–7 vs Germany Germany (Rijeka, Croatia; 10 May 2017) | |||||||||
| European Championship | |||||||||
| Appearances | 13 (first in 1988 ) | ||||||||
| Best result | Champions (1998) | ||||||||
Medal record
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The Republic of Ireland national under-17 football team, is the national under-17 football team of the Republic of Ireland and is controlled by the Football Association of Ireland and competes in the annual UEFA European Under-17 Championship and the biennial FIFA U-17 World Cup.
History
[edit ]The Republic of Ireland won the 1998 UEFA European Under-16 Championship in Scotland and the 1998 UEFA European Under-18 Championship.
Competitive record
[edit ]FIFA Under-17 World Cup
[edit ]The team has never qualified for the FIFA Under-17 World Cup (formerly the FIFA Under-17 World Championship and FIFA Under-16 World Championship), and did not enter the 1985 edition.
| Year | Round | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | Squad |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIFA Under-16 World Championship | ||||||||
| China 1985 | did not enter | |||||||
| Canada 1987 | did not qualify | |||||||
| Scotland 1989 | ||||||||
| FIFA Under-17 World Championship | ||||||||
| Italy 1991 to Peru 2005 | did not qualify | |||||||
| FIFA Under-17 World Cup | ||||||||
| South Korea 2007 to Brazil 2019 | did not qualify | |||||||
| Peru |
Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic [1] | |||||||
| Indonesia 2023 | did not qualify | |||||||
| Qatar 2025 | to be determined | |||||||
UEFA European Under-17 Championship
[edit ]The Republic of Ireland Under-17s have qualified for the UEFA European Under-17 Championship (formerly the UEFA European Under-16 Championship) 11 times, winning the competition in 1998. They hosted the 1994 and 2019 editions and finished in the group stage for both.
| Year | Round | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | Squad |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UEFA European Under-16 Championship | ||||||||
| Italy 1982 | did not enter | |||||||
| West Germany 1984 | ||||||||
| Hungary 1985 | ||||||||
| Greece 1986 | did not qualify | |||||||
| France 1987 | ||||||||
| Spain 1988 | Group stage | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | Squad |
| Denmark 1989 | did not qualify | |||||||
| East Germany 1990 | ||||||||
| Switzerland 1991 | ||||||||
| Cyprus 1992 | Group stage | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | Squad |
| Turkey 1993 | Group stage | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 5 | Squad |
| Republic of Ireland 1994 | Group stage | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | Squad |
| Belgium 1995 | did not qualify | |||||||
| Austria 1996 | Quarter-final | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | Squad |
| Germany 1997 | did not qualify | |||||||
| Scotland 1998 | Champions | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 1 | Squad |
| Czech Republic 1999 | did not qualify | |||||||
| Israel 2000 | Group stage | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | Squad |
| England 2001 | did not qualify | |||||||
| UEFA European Under-17 Championship | ||||||||
| Denmark 2002 | did not qualify | |||||||
| Portugal 2003 | ||||||||
| France 2004 | ||||||||
| Italy 2005 | did not qualify (Elite round) | |||||||
| Luxembourg 2006 | ||||||||
| Belgium 2007 | ||||||||
| Turkey 2008 | Group stage | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 6 | Squad |
| Germany 2009 | did not qualify | |||||||
| Liechtenstein 2010 | did not qualify (Elite round) | |||||||
| Serbia 2011 | ||||||||
| Slovenia 2012 | ||||||||
| Slovakia 2013 | ||||||||
| Malta 2014 | ||||||||
| Bulgaria 2015 | ||||||||
| Azerbaijan 2016 | ||||||||
| Croatia 2017 | Quarter-final | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 10 | Squad |
| England 2018 | Quarter-final | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | Squad |
| Republic of Ireland 2019 | Group stage | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | Squad |
| Estonia |
Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic [2] [3] | |||||||
| Cyprus | ||||||||
| Israel 2022 | did not qualify (Elite round) | |||||||
| Hungary 2023 | Quarter-final | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 10 | Squad |
| Cyprus 2024 | did not qualify | |||||||
| Albania 2025 | to be determined | |||||||
Results and fixtures
[edit ]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 Lose Fixture
2024
[edit ]Republic of Ireland v Denmark
13:00
Michael Noonan 59'
Report
Noah Markmann 4'
Jonathan Moalem 7'
Sebastian Lodberg 17'
Nicolaj Hansen 39'
Chido Obi 66' Stadium: Pinatar Arena
Attendance: 53
Jonathan Moalem 7'
Sebastian Lodberg 17'
Nicolaj Hansen 39'
Chido Obi 66' Stadium: Pinatar Arena
Attendance: 53
Portugal v Republic of Ireland
20 March 2024 UEFA U-17 Euro qualifying Elite Round Portugal 4–1 Republic of Ireland Braga, Portugal
16:00
João Simões 16'
Gabriel Silva 30'
Gabriel Silva 52'
Rodrigo Mora 60' Report Mason Melia 33' (pen.) Stadium: Cidade Desportiva do SC Braga
Referee: Marc Nagtegaal Netherlands
Gabriel Silva 30'
Gabriel Silva 52'
Rodrigo Mora 60' Report Mason Melia 33' (pen.) Stadium: Cidade Desportiva do SC Braga
Referee: Marc Nagtegaal Netherlands
Germany v Republic of Ireland
Republic of Ireland v Croatia
26 March 2024 UEFA U-17 Euro qualifying Elite Round Republic of Ireland 0–5 Croatia Viana do Castelo, Portugal
11:00
Report
Mislav Čutuk 34' (pen.)
Marko Zebić 45+1'
Patrik Marić 80'
Mislav Čutuk 85' (pen.)
Ljubo Puljić 90+6' Stadium: Estádio Municipal Manuela Machado
Referee: Kamal Umudlu Azerbaijan
Marko Zebić 45+1'
Patrik Marić 80'
Mislav Čutuk 85' (pen.)
Ljubo Puljić 90+6' Stadium: Estádio Municipal Manuela Machado
Referee: Kamal Umudlu Azerbaijan
Republic of Ireland v Denmark
19:00
Grady McDonnell 5'
Report
Mark Ian Frokjaer Steffensen 47'
Jacob Brochner Ambaek 53' Stadium: Pinatar Arena
Jacob Brochner Ambaek 53' Stadium: Pinatar Arena
Republic of Ireland v Lithuania
29 October 2025 UEFA U-17 Euro qualifying Group 8 Republic of Ireland 2–2 Lithuania Larne, Northern Ireland
12:00
Lee Brody 32'
Michael Noonan 49' Report Carmine Mennea 79'
Carmine Mennea 84' Stadium: Inver Park
Referee: Peiman Simani Finland
Michael Noonan 49' Report Carmine Mennea 79'
Carmine Mennea 84' Stadium: Inver Park
Referee: Peiman Simani Finland
Republic of Ireland v Northern Ireland
1 November 2025 UEFA U-17 Euro qualifying Group 8 Republic of Ireland 1–3 Northern Ireland Belfast, Northern Ireland
18:00
Michael Noonan 80'
Report
Oisin McDonagh 4' (o.g.)
Ceadach O'Neill 54'
Cead McGrath 67' Stadium: Seaview
Referee: Stefan Ebner Austria
Ceadach O'Neill 54'
Cead McGrath 67' Stadium: Seaview
Referee: Stefan Ebner Austria
Scotland v Republic of Ireland
4 November 2025 UEFA U-17 Euro qualifying Group 8 Scotland 0–3 Republic of Ireland Larne, Northern Ireland
15:00
Report
Ramón Martos 36'
Michael Noonan 76' (pen.)
Goodness Ogbonna 90+4' Stadium: Inver Park
Referee: Heini Ziskason Viðoy Faroe Islands
Michael Noonan 76' (pen.)
Goodness Ogbonna 90+4' Stadium: Inver Park
Referee: Heini Ziskason Viðoy Faroe Islands
Honours
[edit ]- UEFA European Under-17 Championship , formerly UEFA European Under-16 Championship
- Champions (1998)
Players
[edit ]Current squad
[edit ]Players born on or after 1 January 2008 are eligible for the 2025 UEFA European Under-17 Championship qualification campaign.
The following players were named in the squad for the 2025 UEFA European Under-17 Championship qualification games against Lithuania, Northern Ireland & Scotland on 29 October, 1 & 4 November 2024.[4]
Caps and goals correct as of 4 November 2024, after the match against Scotland.
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1GK | Alex Noonan | (2008年07月15日) 15 July 2008 (age 16) | 4 | 0 | Republic of Ireland Shamrock Rovers |
| 16 | 1GK | Ali Topçu | (2008年04月01日) 1 April 2008 (age 16) | 1 | 0 | Republic of Ireland Shelbourne |
| 3 | 2DF | Ade Solanke | (2008年01月09日) 9 January 2008 (age 17) | 5 | 0 | Republic of Ireland Shamrock Rovers |
| 4 | 2DF | Oisin McDonagh (Captain) | (2008年06月27日) 27 June 2008 (age 16) | 5 | 0 | Italy Venezia |
| 5 | 2DF | Finn Sherlock | (2008年05月04日) 4 May 2008 (age 16) | 5 | 0 | Germany TSG Hoffenheim |
| 2 | 2DF | Billy Canny | (2008年05月28日) 28 May 2008 (age 16) | 4 | 0 | Republic of Ireland St Patrick's Athletic |
| 19 | 2DF | Muhammad Oladiti | (2008年03月25日) 25 March 2008 (age 16) | 3 | 0 | Republic of Ireland Shamrock Rovers |
| 15 | 2DF | Vincent Leonard | (2008年03月21日) 21 March 2008 (age 16) | 2 | 0 | Republic of Ireland Dundalk |
| 6 | 3MF | Rory Finneran | (2008年02月29日) 29 February 2008 (age 16) | 12 | 0 | England Newcastle United |
| 10 | 3MF | Grady McDonnell | (2008年02月17日) 17 February 2008 (age 16) | 8 | 1 | Belgium Club NXT |
| 17 | 3MF | Ramón Martos | (2008年05月20日) 20 May 2008 (age 16) | 5 | 1 | Spain Almería |
| 18 | 3MF | Kian McMahon Brown | (2008年08月03日) 3 August 2008 (age 16) | 5 | 0 | England Burnley |
| 8 | 3MF | Goodness Ogbonna | (2008年02月01日) 1 February 2008 (age 17) | 3 | 1 | Republic of Ireland Shamrock Rovers |
| 13 | 3MF | Oskar Skoubo Keely | (2008年02月22日) 22 February 2008 (age 16) | 3 | 0 | Republic of Ireland Bohemians |
| 7 | 4FW | Jaden Umeh | (2008年03月18日) 18 March 2008 (age 16) | 10 | 1 | Portugal Benfica |
| 9 | 4FW | Michael Noonan | (2008年07月31日) 31 July 2008 (age 16) | 10 | 4 | Republic of Ireland Shamrock Rovers |
| 12 | 4FW | Lee Brody | (2008年07月31日) 31 July 2008 (age 16) | 5 | 1 | Republic of Ireland Shamrock Rovers |
| 14 | 4FW | Billy O'Neill | (2008年03月12日) 12 March 2008 (age 16) | 3 | 0 | Republic of Ireland Bray Wanderers |
| 11 | 4FW | Billy Hayes | (2008年06月06日) 6 June 2008 (age 16) | 2 | 0 | Republic of Ireland St Patrick's Athletic |
| 20 | 4FW | Cillian Tollett | (2008年02月09日) 9 February 2008 (age 16) | 1 | 0 | Republic of Ireland Galway United |
Recent call-ups
[edit ]The following players have also been called up to the Republic of Ireland under-17 squad and remain eligible:
| Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club | Latest call-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DF | Sam Steward | 1 | 0 | Republic of Ireland St Patrick's Athletic | v. Denmark, 8 September 2024 | |
| DF | Ben Dumigan | (2009年01月12日) 12 January 2009 (age 16) | 1 | 0 | Republic of Ireland Cork City | v. Denmark, 8 September 2024 |
| MF | Killian Ryan | 1 | 0 | Republic of Ireland Shelbourne | v. Denmark, 8 September 2024 | |
| FW | Luke Chukwu | (2008年01月03日) 3 January 2008 (age 17) | 2 | 0 | Republic of Ireland St Patrick's Athletic | v. Denmark, 8 September 2024 |
| FW | Sam Rooney | 1 | 0 | Republic of Ireland St Patrick's Athletic | v. Denmark, 8 September 2024 | |
U19 With U19 squad | ||||||
Note: Names in italics denote players that have been capped for the senior team.
See also
[edit ]- UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship
- FIFA U-17 World Cup
- Republic of Ireland (senior) team
- Republic of Ireland national under-21 football team
- Republic of Ireland national under-19 football team
References
[edit ]- ^ "Update on FIFA Women's World Cup and men's youth competitions". FIFA. 24 December 2020. Retrieved 12 October 2021.
- ^ "U17 finals in Estonia cancelled". UEFA. 18 March 2020. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
- ^ "2020/21 Under-17 EURO cancelled". UEFA. 18 December 2020. Retrieved 12 October 2021.
- ^ https://www.fai.ie/latest/mu17-squad-named-first-round-euro-u17-qualifiers/