Philippines national under-20 football team
| Association | Philippine Football Federation |
|---|---|
| Confederation | AFC (Asia) |
| Sub-confederation | AFF (South-East Asia) |
| Head coach | Josep Ferré |
| Home stadium | PFF National Training Center |
| FIFA code | PHI |
| Biggest win | |
| Brunei 0–5 Philippines (Bekasi, Indonesia; July 10, 2022) | |
| Biggest defeat | |
| China 13–0 Philippines (Zibo, China; November 1, 2009) | |
| FIFA U-20 World Cup | |
| Appearances | 0 |
| AFC U-20 Asian Cup | |
| Appearances | 8 (first in 1959) |
| Best result | Second Round (1968) |
| ASEAN U-19 Boys Championship | |
| Appearances | 11 (first in 2002) |
| Best result | Group stage (2002, 2003, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2024) |
The Philippines national under-20 football team is the national football team of the Philippines and represents in international football competitions such as ASEAN U-19 Boys Championship and any other under-19/20 international football tournaments. The Philippine Youth National Team or PYNT is controlled by the Philippine Football Federation (PFF), the governing body of football in the Philippines.
Club participation
The team participated as the PFF Youth National Team at the 2024–25 Philippines Football League.[2][3][4]
Competition records
| The Philippines' FIFA U-20 World Cup Record | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Round | Position | GP | W | D | L | GS | GA | |
| 1977 | Did not qualify | ||||||||
| 1979 | |||||||||
| 1981 | |||||||||
| 1983 | |||||||||
| 1985 | |||||||||
| 1987 | |||||||||
| 1989 | |||||||||
| 1991 | |||||||||
| 1993 | |||||||||
| 1995 | |||||||||
| 1997 | |||||||||
| 1999 | |||||||||
| 2001 | |||||||||
| 2003 | |||||||||
| 2005 | |||||||||
| 2007 | |||||||||
| 2009 | |||||||||
| 2011 | |||||||||
| 2013 | |||||||||
| 2015 | |||||||||
| 2017 | |||||||||
| 2019 | |||||||||
| 2021 | Cancelled due to COVID-19 Pandemic | ||||||||
| 2023 | Did not qualify | ||||||||
| 2025 | |||||||||
| The Philippines' AFC U-20 Asian Cup | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Round | Position | GP | W | D | L | GS | GA | |
| 1959 | Round 1 | 9th Place | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 20 | |
| 1960 | Round 1 | 7th Place | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 18 | |
| 1961 | Did not qualify | ||||||||
| 1962 | |||||||||
| 1963 | Round 1 | 12th Place | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 22 | |
| 1964 | Did not qualify | ||||||||
| 1965 | Round 1 | 10th Place | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 24 | |
| 1966 | 9th Place | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | ||
| 1967 | 13th Place | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 10 | ||
| 1968 | Round 2 | 5th Place | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 12 | |
| 1969 | Round 1 | 15th Place | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 12 | |
| 1970 | Round 1 | 9th Place | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | |
| 1971 | Round 1 | 11th Place | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 9 | |
| 1972 | Round 1 | 15th Place | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 10 | |
| 1973 | Did not qualify | ||||||||
| 1974 | Round 1 | 15th Place | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | |
| 1975 | Round 1 | 11th Place | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4 | |
| 1976 | Withdrew | ||||||||
| 1977 | |||||||||
| 1978 | |||||||||
| 1980 | Did not qualify | ||||||||
| 1982 | |||||||||
| 1985 | |||||||||
| 1986 | |||||||||
| 1988 | |||||||||
| 1990 | |||||||||
| 1992 | |||||||||
| 1994 | |||||||||
| 1996 | |||||||||
| 1998 | |||||||||
| 2000 | |||||||||
| 2002 | |||||||||
| 2004 | |||||||||
| 2006 | Did not enter | ||||||||
| 2008 | |||||||||
| 2010 | Did not qualify | ||||||||
| 2012 | Did not enter | ||||||||
| 2014 | Did not qualify | ||||||||
| 2016 | |||||||||
| 2018 | |||||||||
| 2020 | Cancelled due to COVID-19 Pandemic | ||||||||
| 2023 | Did not qualify | ||||||||
| 2025 | |||||||||
| Total | 13/42 | 46 | 5 | 3 | 38 | 32 | 161 | ||
| Notes: | |||||||||
| **Red border colour indicates tournament was held on home soil. | |||||||||
| The Philippines' ASEAN U-19 Boys Championship Record | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Round | Position | GP | W | D | L | GS | GA | |
| 2002 | Group stage | 8th Place | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 11 | |
| 2003 | 9th Place | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 16 | ||
| 2005 | Withdrew | ||||||||
| 2006 | |||||||||
| 2007 | |||||||||
| 2008 | |||||||||
| 2009 | |||||||||
| 2010 | |||||||||
| 2011 | Group stage | 9th Place | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 17 | |
| 2012 | Withdrew | ||||||||
| 2013 | Group stage | 9th Place | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 12 | |
| 2014 | Withdrew | ||||||||
| 2015 | Group stage | 7th Place | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 9 | |
| 2016 | 11th Place | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 15 | ||
| 2017 | 10th Place | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 24 | ||
| 2018 | 9th Place | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 22 | ||
| 2019 | 10th Place | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 18 | ||
| 2022 | 9th Place | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 13 | ||
| 2024 | 9th Place | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 7 | ||
| Total | 11/19 | 50 | 6 | 1 | 39 | 44 | 164 | ||
| Notes: | |||||||||
| Football at the AFF Youth Championship was an under-20 tournament in 2002 to 2007. | |||||||||
Results and fixtures
Win Draw Lose
2024
| July 17, 2024 2024 ASEAN U-19 Boys Championship G.S. | Indonesia | 6–0 | Philippines | Surabaya, Indonesia |
| 19:30 UTC+7 |
|
Stadium: Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium Referee: Faisal Sulaiman Albalawi (Saudi Arabia) |
| July 20, 2024 2024 ASEAN U-19 Boys Championship G.S. | Philippines | 2–0 | Timor-Leste | Surabaya, Indonesia |
| 15:00 UTC+7 |
|
Stadium: Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium Referee: Choi Hyun-jai (South Korea) |
| July 23, 2024 2024 ASEAN U-19 Boys Championship G.S. | Cambodia | 1–0 | Philippines | Surabaya, Indonesia |
| 19:30 UTC+7 |
|
Stadium: Gelora 10 November Stadium Referee: Jin Jingyuan (China) |
| September 25, 2024 2025 AFC U-20 A.C.Q. | Thailand | 5–0 | Buriram, Thailand | |
|
Report (AFC) | Stadium: Chang Arena Attendance: 1,359 Referee: Sultan Mohamed Al Hammadi (United Arab Emirates) |
| September 27, 2024 2025 AFC U-20 A.C.Q. | 0–2 | Iraq | Buriram, Thailand | |
| Report |
|
Stadium: Chang Arena Attendance: 69 Referee: Chen Hsin-chuan (Chinese Taipei) |
| September 29, 2024 2025 AFC U-20 A.C.Q. | 4-0 | Brunei | Buriram, Thailand | |
| Stadium: Chang Arena |
Personnel
Current technical staff
Updated as of September 23, 2024
| Position | Name | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| Head coach | Josep Ferré | |
| Assistant coaches | Bryan Capistrano | |
| Sergi Mascarell | ||
| Tomasito Glenn Ramos | ||
| Vincent Santos | ||
| Goalkeeping coach | Joan Drets | |
| Physiotherapist | Shinmar Chan | |
| Team Doctor | Kevin Marc Estillore | |
| Kitman | Jhon Cleoferd Guingon | |
| Team Manager | Patrick Valenzuela |
Coaching history
| List of head coaches of the Philippines U-19 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Country | Name | Period | Ref. |
| Philippines | 2009
|
[5] | |
| Philippines | 2013
|
[6] | |
| Philippines | Dan Padernal
|
2015−2016
|
[7] |
| Philippines | Noel Marcaida
|
2016
|
[8] |
| Philippines | Jose Maria Aberasturi
|
2017
|
[9] |
| Japan | 2018
|
[10] | |
| Philippines | Christopher Pedimonte
|
2018−2022
|
[11] |
| Spain | 2024−
|
[12] | |
Players
Current squad
The following are included in the 24-man squad for the 2025 AFC U-20 Asian Cup qualifiers.[13]
Caps and goals updated as of 29 September 2024, after the match against Brunei.
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | Iñigo Castro III | July 2, 2006 (aged 18) | 7 | 0 | Combine Rush Soccer |
| 15 | GK | Luc Narido | August 9, 2007 (aged 17) | 1 | 0 | Santa Cruz Breakers |
| 16 | GK | Edcel Lauron | September 11, 2006 (aged 18) | 0 | 0 | University of Santo Tomas |
| 2 | DF | Caleb Santos | October 4, 2005 (aged 18) | 1 | 0 | Odisea |
| 4 | DF | Jian Caraig | August 6, 2005 (aged 19) | 5 | 0 | Odisea |
| 6 | DF | Bryan Villanueva | July 30, 2006 (aged 18) | 4 | 0 | Tuloy |
| 8 | DF | Alexander Sabatin | January 27, 2006 (aged 18) | 3 | 0 | Sigma |
| 9 | DF | Ichiro Koyama | December 5, 2006 (aged 17) | 5 | 0 | 08 Homburg |
| 14 | DF | Bacchus Ekberg | August 16, 2006 (aged 18) | 3 | 1 | De La Salle University |
| 17 | DF | Justin Oğur | January 2, 2006 (aged 18) | 5 | 0 | Gaziantep |
| 21 | DF | Timofey Abenoya | August 6, 2005 (aged 19) | 1 | 0 | Unattached |
| 3 | MF | Javier Bengson | February 9, 2006 (aged 18) | 4 | 0 | Ateneo de Manila University |
| 5 | MF | Joshua Meriño | February 11, 2005 (aged 19) | 9 | 1 | Alicante City |
| 10 | MF | Cyrelle Saut | September 3, 2005 (aged 19) | 12 | 1 | Tuloy |
| 11 | MF | Jhon Diaz | October 24, 2006 (aged 17) | 5 | 0 | Tuloy |
| 18 | MF | Manolo Veneracion | March 14, 2005 (aged 19) | 4 | 0 | Sorrento |
| 19 | MF | Sylver Pormento | March 18, 2005 (aged 19) | 5 | 0 | Tuloy |
| 20 | MF | Yuan Maniscan | October 1, 2005 (aged 18) | 4 | 0 | University of Santo Tomas |
| 22 | MF | Bryan Bandara | May 10, 2006 (aged 18) | 2 | 0 | Mirandela |
| 7 | FW | Otu Bisong | November 11, 2006 (aged 17) | 6 | 3 | D.C. United |
| 12 | FW | Ethan Smith | July 2, 2006 (aged 18) | 2 | 0 | Notts County |
| 13 | FW | Trez Mariñas | January 31, 2005 (aged 19) | 3 | 1 | University of Santo Tomas |
| 23 | FW | Levis Sajor | February 2, 2005 (aged 19) | 3 | 0 | Tuloy |
| 24 | FW | Rocket Ritarita | April 16, 2007 (aged 17) | 0 | 0 | Charlotte FC |
Recent call-ups
The following players have been called up for the team for the last 12 months.[12]
| Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club | Latest call-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GK | Alfonso Gonzalez | January 5, 2005 (aged 19) | 1 | 0 | University of the Philippines | 2024 ASEAN U-19 Boys Championship |
| DF | Bhyl Gimenez | August 16, 2005 (aged 18) | 0 | 0 | University of Southern Philippines | 2024 ASEAN U-19 Boys Championship |
| DF | Sebastian Lizares | August 7, 2005 (aged 18) | 3 | 0 | Western Reserve Academy | 2024 ASEAN U-19 Boys Championship |
| MF | Jared Peña | August 5, 2006 (aged 17) | 2 | 0 | Stallion Laguna | 2024 ASEAN U-19 Boys Championship |
| FW | Ryen Lim | July 9, 2005 (aged 19) | 1 | 0 | Ateneo de Manila University | 2024 ASEAN U-19 Boys Championship |
| FW | Justin Moya | August 21, 2006 (aged 17) | 3 | 0 | Wynnum Wolves | 2024 ASEAN U-19 Boys Championship |
| FW | Benz Samaniego | September 1, 2007 (aged 16) | 2 | 0 | Scarborough Academy | 2024 ASEAN U-19 Boys Championship |
Honors
Minor tournaments
See also
- Azkals Development Academy
- Football in the Philippines
- Philippines national football team
- Philippines national under-23 football team
- Philippines national under-21 football team
- Philippines national under-17 football team
- Philippines women's national football team
- Philippines women's national under-20 football team
- Philippines Football League
Notes
References
- ^ https://pfl.org.ph/standings/
- ^ Dynamic Herb Cebu [@CebuFC] (October 6, 2024). "Game Day: PFF Developmental Team U20 vs Cebu Football Club" (Tweet). Archived from the original on October 7, 2024 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Philippines Football League Season 2024/2025 kicks off Saturday". Philippines Football League. September 27, 2024. Retrieved September 28, 2024.
- ^ "Standings". Philippines Football League. Archived from the original on September 29, 2024. Retrieved September 29, 2024.
- ^ "Myanmar vs Philippines Match Report". Asian Football Confederation. Retrieved July 13, 2022.
- ^ "AFF U19 Championship 2013 Match Summary 01" (PDF). ASEAN Football Federation. Retrieved April 8, 2022.
- ^ "2015 AFF U19 CHAMPIONSHIP Match Summary 002" (PDF). ASEAN Football Federation. Retrieved April 8, 2022.
- ^ "PHI U19 Team Competing in China-ASEAN Tournament". Philippine Football Federation (PFF). February 22, 2016. Archived from the original on January 27, 2021. Retrieved April 8, 2022.
- ^ "Philippine U19 Team To Play In AFC U19 Qualifiers". Philippine Football Federation (PFF). October 23, 2017. Retrieved April 8, 2022.
- ^ "Philippines Under-19 Team Brace For AFF U19 Championship In Indonesia". Philippine Football Federation (PFF). June 29, 2018. Retrieved April 8, 2022.
- ^ "Philippines Under-18 Team Face Stiff Opposition In AFF U18 Championship 2019 In Vietnam". Philippine Football Federation (PFF). August 5, 2019. Retrieved April 8, 2022.
- ^ a b "PH U19 MNT vie for the ASEAN U19 Boys Championship 2024". Philippine Football Federation. July 16, 2024. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
- ^ "U20 PMNT IN THAILAND FOR THE AFC ASIAN CUP QUALIFIER". Philippine Football Federation. September 23, 2024. Retrieved September 24, 2024.
- ^ "Under-18 Azkals emerge triumphant in Kanga Cup". GMA News. June 12, 2013. Retrieved April 8, 2022.