Portugal national under-15 football team
| Nickname(s) | Selecção das Quinas | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Association | Portuguese Football Federation | ||
| Confederation | UEFA (Europe) | ||
| Head coach | João Santos | ||
| FIFA code | POR | ||
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| Website | Portuguese Football Federation | ||
The Portugal national under-15 football team represents Portugal in international Association football at this age level and is controlled by Federação Portuguesa de Futebol, the governing body for football in Portugal.[1] They are also known as the Portugal Youth Team.
History
The Portugal National Under-15 Football Team serves as a developmental squad, identifying and nurturing young talent for the future of Portuguese football. While detailed historical records of their early matches are not as extensively documented as senior national teams, their participation in international youth tournaments has become increasingly prominent. The team regularly competes in friendly tournaments and development cups, providing crucial international experience for its players. In recent years, the Portugal U-15 squad has achieved notable successes on the international stage. They were crowned champions of the CONCACAF Under-15 Championship in 2019, demonstrating their early potential. In the same year, they also secured victory in the Nations Cup (2019). A significant recent achievement for the team came in May 2025, when they won the Vlatko Marković International Tournament in Croatia. This marked their first title in this particular competition, triumphing with a 3–2 victory over Croatia in the final. This tournament also saw the notable international debut of promising young players, including Cristiano Ronaldo Júnior, who scored two crucial goals in the final match. Under the guidance of coaches like João Santos, appointed on August 1, 2024, the Portugal U-15 team continues to be a vital stepping stone for the country's aspiring footballers, contributing to the strong legacy of youth development in Portuguese football.
Players
Current squad
The following players were named in the squad for the Vlatko Marković International Tournament in Croatia, held from 13 to 18 May 2025.[2] Caps and goals are correct as of 18 May 2025, after the match against Croatia.
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GK | André Marques | 3 October 2010 | 5 | 0 | Youth academy | |
| GK | Tiago Xavier | 7 July 2010 | 6 | 0 | Youth academy | |
| DF | Afonso Pereira | 8 April 2010 | 3 | 0 | Youth academy | |
| DF | Guilherme Lima | 18 February 2010 | 3 | 0 | Youth academy | |
| DF | Tiago Caires | 20 March 2010 | 7 | 1 | Youth academy | |
| DF | Valdir Fernandes | 14 February 2010 | 8 | 0 | Youth academy | |
| DF | Eduardo Alves | 4 January 2010 | 4 | 0 | Youth academy | |
| DF | Lourenço Fernandes | 3 April 2010 | 9 | 0 | Youth academy | |
| DF | Donte Lawrence | 4 December 2010 | 4 | 0 | Tottenham Hotspur Youth | |
| DF | Salvador Ribeiro | 12 March 2010 | 9 | 0 | Youth academy | |
| MF | Henrique Maduro | 22 January 2010 | 4 | 0 | Youth academy | |
| MF | João Lopes | 10 July 2010 | 6 | 0 | Youth academy | |
| MF | Vicente Santos | 22 June 2010 | 4 | 0 | Youth academy | |
| MF | Guilherme Maia | 27 December 2010 | 4 | 0 | Youth academy | |
| MF | Goncalo Fontes | 31 March 2010 | 9 | 0 | Youth academy | |
| MF | Gonçalo Santos | 15 May 2010 | 4 | 2 | Youth academy | |
| FW | Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. | 17 June 2010 | 4 | 2 | Al Nassr Youth | |
| FW | Carlos Moita | 30 November 2010 | 4 | 1 | SC Braga Youth | |
| FW | Henrique Amen | 2 February 2010 | 4 | 1 | Vitória SC Youth | |
| FW | Abdu Cassamá | 15 August 2010 | 9 | 2 | Youth academy | |
| FW | Dany Freire | 19 September 2010 | 4 | 0 | Youth academy | |
| FW | Rafael Cabral | 23 September 2010 | 4 | 4 | SC Braga Youth | |
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. Win Draw Loss Fixture
2025
| 13 May Vlatko Marković International Tournament GS | Portugal | 4–1 | Japan | Čakovec, Croatia |
| 11:15 CEST (UTC+2) |
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Stadium: Stadion SRC Mladost Attendance: N/A Referee: N/A |
| 14 May Vlatko Marković International Tournament GS | Portugal | 1–1 | Greece | Čakovec, Croatia |
| 11:15 CEST (UTC+2) |
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Stadium: Stadion SRC Mladost Attendance: N/A Referee: N/A |
| 16 May Vlatko Marković International Tournament GS | England | 1–2 | Portugal | Čakovec, Croatia |
| 13:45 CEST (UTC+2) |
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Stadium: Stadion SRC Mladost Attendance: N/A Referee: N/A |
| 18 May Vlatko Marković International Tournament Final | Croatia | 2–3 | Portugal | Čakovec, Croatia |
| 15:00 CEST (UTC+2) |
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Stadium: Stadion SRC Mladost Attendance: N/A Referee: N/A |
Honours
- CONCACAF Under-15 Championship: 2019[3][4]
- Nations Cup: 2019[5]
- Vlatko Marković International Tournament: 2025[6]
References
- ^ "Seleção Sub-15". Portuguese Football Federation. Archived from the original on 25 September 2020. Retrieved 25 September 2020.
- ^ "Cristiano Jr. joins Portugal Under-15 team". Africanews. 13 May 2025. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
- ^ "Game Detail". www.concacaf.com. Archived from the original on 10 July 2020.
- ^ "LandingPage".
- ^ "Seleção Sub-15 - Ficha de Jogo, resultados e equipas".
- ^ https://www.fpf.pt/pt/News/Todas-as-notícias/Notícia/news/50625