Philippines national under-17 football team

Philippines U-17
Association	Philippine Football Federation
Confederation	AFC (Asia)
Sub-confederation	AFF (South-East Asia)
Head coach	Tetsuya Tsuchida
Home stadium	PFF National Training Center
FIFA code	PHI
First colours	Second colours
First international
	Nepal 2–0 Philippines ; (Bangkok, Thailand; August 21, 1984)
Biggest win
	Northern Mariana Islands 2–9 Philippines ; (Vientiane, Laos; September 20, 2015) ; Philippines 7–0 Northern Mariana Islands ; (Jakarta, Indonesia; September 14, 2019) ; Macau 0–7 Philippines ; (Phnom Penh, Cambodia; October 19, 2024)
Biggest defeat
	Japan 16–0 Philippines ; (Nagoya, Japan; June 21, 2000)
World Cup
Appearances	0
Asian Cup
Appearances	0
ASEAN Championship
Appearances	10 (first in 2002)
Best result	Group stage, (2002, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2024)

The Philippines national under-17 football team is the national under-17 football team of the Philippines and represents the country in international football competitions such as the FIFA U-17 World Cup, the AFC U-17 Asian Cup, the ASEAN U-16 Boys Championship and any other under-17 international football tournaments. The team is controlled by the Philippine Football Federation (PFF), the governing body of football in the Philippines.

Their first international tournament title was the four-nation Singapore-hosted 2025 Lion City Cup.^[1]^[2]

Results and fixtures

Win Draw Lose

2024

October 19 2025 AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualification	Macau	0–7	Philippines	Phnom Penh, Cambodia
--:-- UTC+7		Report	Omitade 34' Steen 37' (pen.) Moutzouris 43' (pen.) Webster 55' Moleje 79' Abrenica 85' Amann 86'	Stadium: Olympic Stadium Attendance: 258 Referee: Veronika Bernatskaya (Kyrgyzstan)

October 21 2025 AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualification	Philippines	0–8	Afghanistan	Phnom Penh, Cambodia
--:-- UTC+7		Report	Shirzai 6', 41' Ahmadi 57', 69' Safi 63' Mahbobi 75' Ibrahimi 81' Sarwari 90+1' (pen.)	Stadium: Olympic Stadium Referee: Chuang En-yir (Chinese Taipei)

October 23 2025 AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualification	Bangladesh	1–0	Philippines	Phnom Penh, Cambodia
--:-- UTC+7				Stadium: Olympic Stadium

October 27 2025 AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualification	Philippines	2–0	Cambodia	Phnom Penh, Cambodia
--:-- UTC+7	Webster 3', 43'			Stadium: Olympic Stadium

2025

July 9 2025 Lion City Cup	Singapore	0–2	Philippines	Kallang, Sigapore
20:00 UTC+8		Report	Moleje 64' Binalong 85'	Stadium: Jalan Besar Stadium

July 11 2025 Lion City Cup	Philippines	1–1	Hong Kong	Kallang, Sigapore
17:00 UTC+8	Long 79'		Lai 53'	Stadium: Jalan Besar Stadium

July 13 2025 Lion City Cup	Cambodia	1–3	Philippines	Kallang, Sigapore
17:00 UTC+8				Stadium: Jalan Besar Stadium

Personnel

Current technical staff

Position	Name
Head coach	Tetsuya Tsuchida
Assistant coaches	Richard Leyble
	Anthony Albao
	David Asare
Goalkeeping coach	Enrique Paocog
Analysts	Richard Robledo
Analysts	Jake Ferrer
Physiotherapists	Gustavo Cojuangco
Physiotherapists	Eunice Maliuanag
Doctor	Enrique Leonardo Pasion

Management

Position	Name
Team manager	Mico Gutierrez
Team coordinator	Takuya Jinno

Coaching history

List of head coaches of the Philippines U-17
Country	Name	Period	Ref.
Philippines	Tomasito Ramos	2009−2011	^[3]
Philippines	Anto Gonzales	2013	^[4]
Philippines	Jose Maria Aberasturi	2015−2016	^[5]
Philippines	Roxy Dorlas	2017	^[6]
Philippines	Chieffy Caligdong	2017	^[7]^[8]
Japan	Reiji Hirata	2018	^[9]
Philippines	Roxy Dorlas	2019	^[10]
Japan	Reiji Hirata	2022	^[11]
Japan	Yuki Matsuda	2024
Japan	Tetsuya Tsuchida	2025–

Players

Current squad

The following 20 players were called up for the 2025 Lion City Cup matches against Singapore, Hong Kong and Cambodia.^[12]

Caps and goals updated as of July 11, 2025; after the match against Hong Kong.

No.	Pos.	Player	Date of birth (age)	Caps	Goals	Club
1	1GK	Jaime Sandejas	(2009-01-28)January 28, 2009 (aged 16)	1	0	Southridge Admirals
22	1GK	Reign Deomampo	(2009-02-02)February 2, 2009 (aged 16)	1	0	Southridge Admirals

2	2DF	Sebastian Luna	(2009-01-20)January 20, 2009 (aged 16)	1	0	Perpetual Saints
4	2DF	Alphan Lomibao	(2009-01-22)January 22, 2009 (aged 16)	2	0	UST Golden Booters
6	2DF	Leo Garcia	(2009-10-01)October 1, 2009 (aged 15)	5	0	Southridge Admirals
17	2DF	Ronito Mendoza	(2009-04-29)April 29, 2009 (aged 16)	2	0	Springdale Titans
18	2DF	Matteo Mercado	(2009-05-19)May 19, 2009 (aged 16)	5	0	Southridge Admirals
21	2DF	Frank Bacara	(2009-05-01)May 1, 2009 (aged 16)	2	0	FEU–D Baby Tamaraws
27	2DF	Zavier Castañares	(2009-08-27)August 27, 2009 (aged 15)	2	0	San Beda Red Lions

5	3MF	Aarran Long	(2009-04-25)April 25, 2009 (aged 16)	5	1	BSM Lions
8	3MF	Manu Simpao		2	0	Ateneo Blue Booters
10	3MF	Toby Paulino	(2009-03-03)March 3, 2009 (aged 16)	5	0	DLSZ Junior Archers
12	3MF	Lawrence Binalong		2	1	Tuloy
14	3MF	Sho Hakamata		0	0	ISM Bearcats
20	3MF	Edgar Renopal Jr.	(2009-08-20)August 20, 2009 (aged 15)	6	0	FEU–D Baby Tamaraws
30	3MF	Geoffrey Marqueses Jr.	(2009-07-01)July 1, 2009 (aged 16)	1	0	DLSZ Junior Archers

7	4FW	Joshua Moleje	(2009-01-12)January 12, 2009 (aged 16)	8	2	UST Golden Booters
9	4FW	Anthony Tongson	(2009-05-11)May 11, 2009 (aged 16)	2	0	DLSZ Junior Archers
11	4FW	Francis Poticano	(2009-01-21)January 21, 2009 (aged 16)	4	0	Southridge Admirals
77	4FW	Filbert Tacardon	(2009-05-13)May 13, 2009 (aged 16)	7	0	Claret Red Roosters

Recent call-ups

The following players have been called up for the team for the last 12 months.

Pos.	Player	Date of birth (age)	Caps	Goals	Club	Latest call-up
GK	Mateo Veloso	(2009-03-19) March 19, 2009 (age 16)	2	0	Kaya FC Academy	2025 AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualification
GK	Gianne Abara	(2008-03-27) March 27, 2008 (age 17)	0	0	Far Eastern University	2025 AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualification

DF	Peter Mirasol	(2008-08-01) August 1, 2008 (age 17)	3	0	PFF Youth National Team	2025 AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualification
DF	Zachary Dalman	(2008-12-17) December 17, 2008 (age 16)	4	0	Far Eastern University	2025 AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualification
DF	Dylan Wong	(2008-03-15) March 15, 2008 (age 17)	0	0	Kaya FC Academy	2025 AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualification
DF	Rain Sermeno	(2008-12-17) December 17, 2008 (age 16)	0	0	Far Eastern University	2025 AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualification

DF	Michael Maniti	(2008-09-05) September 5, 2008 (age 16)	7	0	Blacktown City	2025 AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualification
DF	Luke Amann	(2008-10-09) October 9, 2008 (age 16)	1	1	Sporting Club Jacksonville	2025 AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualification
DF	Enzo Panganiban	(2008-12-15) December 15, 2008 (age 16)	4	0	Manila Soccer Academy	2025 AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualification

MF	Spencer Webster	(2008-10-10) October 10, 2008 (age 16)	4	3	St George City	2025 AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualification
MF	Matthew Steen	(2008-09-02) September 2, 2008 (age 16)	4	1	Diksmuide-Oostende	2025 AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualification
MF	Bryant Sidney	(2008-06-23) June 23, 2008 (age 17)	0	0	Tuloy	2025 AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualification
MF	Renz Partosa	(2008-08-29) August 29, 2008 (age 16)	1	0	De La Salle Zobel	2025 AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualification
MF	Ramil Fraga	(2009-10-18) October 18, 2009 (age 15)	0	0	Kaya FC Academy	2025 AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualification

FW	Anthony Moutzouris	(2008-05-29) May 29, 2008 (age 17)	4	1	Blacktown City	2025 AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualification
FW	Edvard Omitade	(2008-09-17) September 17, 2008 (age 16)	4	1	San Beda University	2025 AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualification
FW	Anthony Elorde	(2008-12-02) December 2, 2008 (age 16)	2	0	Southpoint School	2025 AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualification
FW	Sambher Abrenica	(2008-05-07) May 7, 2008 (age 17)	1	1	Far Eastern University	2025 AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualification

Competitive record

FIFA U-17 World Cup

The Philippines' FIFA U-17 World Cup Record
Year	Round	Position	GP	W	D	L	GS	GA
1985	Did not qualify
1987	Did not enter
1989
1991
1993	Withdrew
1995	Did not enter
1997	Did not enter
1999	Withdrew
2001	Did not qualify
2003
2005
2007	Did not enter
2009	Withdrew
2011	Did not qualify
2013	Did not enter
2015	Did not qualify
2017
2019
2021	Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic
2023	Did not qualify
2025	Did not qualify

AFC U-17 Asian Cup

The Philippines' AFC U-16 Championship Record
Year	Round	Position	GP	W	D	L	GS	GA
1985	did not qualify
1986	did not enter
1988
1990
1992	withdrew
1994	did not enter
1996	did not enter
1998	withdrew
2000	did not qualify
2002
2004
2006	did not enter
2008	withdrew
2010	did not qualify
2012	did not enter
2014	did not qualify
2016
2018
2020	cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic
2023	did not qualify
2025	did not qualify

ASEAN U-16 Boys Championship

The Philippines' ASEAN U-16 Boys Championship Record
Year	Round	Position	GP	W	D	L	GS	GA
2002	Group stage	9th Place	4	0	1	3	2	17
2005	Did not enter
2006
2007
2008
2009	Cancelled
2010	Did not enter
2011	Group stage	10th Place	4	0	0	4	2	19
2012	Did not enter
2013	Group stage	9th Place	4	1	0	3	1	10
2015		11th Place	4	0	0	4	3	16
2016		11th Place	5	0	2	3	6	18
2017		10th Place	5	1	1	3	2	13
2018		11th Place	5	0	0	5	3	30
2019		12th Place	5	0	0	5	4	18
2022		9th Place	3	1	0	2	2	8
2024		10th Place	3	0	0	3	0	10
Total		10/16	39	3	4	35	25	159

Minor tournaments

Minor tournaments record
Tournament	Round	Position	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA
2025 Lion City Cup	Round robin	1st	3	2	1	0	6	2

References

^ Javier, Paige (July 14, 2025). "Football: PH's U-16 squad crowned 2025 Lion City Cup champions". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved July 15, 2025.
^ "Philippines silence critics with Lion City Cup triumph, Singapore finish second". The Straits Times. July 13, 2025. Retrieved July 15, 2025.
^ "Philippines vs Bangladesh Match Report". Asian Football Confederation. Retrieved July 13, 2022.
^ "AFF U16 CHAMPIONSHIP 2013 Match Summary 04" (PDF). ASEAN Football Federation. Retrieved April 9, 2022.
^ "U16 BOYS NATIONAL POOL PREPARE FOR AFF CHAMPIONSHIP 2015". Philippine Football Federation. July 6, 2015. Retrieved April 9, 2022.
^ "Philippine U16 Boys Team Begin AFC U16 Campaign". Philippine Football Federation. September 25, 2017. Retrieved April 9, 2022.
^ "Philippine Boys Under-15 Squad For AFF U15 Championship". Philippine Football Federation. July 7, 2017. Retrieved April 9, 2022.
^ "Match summary - MAS U15 vs PHI U15" (PDF). ASEAN Football Federation. Retrieved April 9, 2022.
^ "Philippines Under-16 Head To Surabaya For The AFF U16 Championship 2018". Philippine Football Federation. July 26, 2018. Retrieved April 9, 2022.
^ "Philippines U15 Boys In AFF U15 Championship 2019". Philippine Football Federation. July 26, 2019. Retrieved April 9, 2022.
^ del Carmen, Lorenzo (July 31, 2022). "AFF: Azkals U16 suffer two-goal loss to Indonesia to open campaign". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
^ "Training Camp Begins for the PFF U16 Philippine Men's National Football Team". Philippine Football Federation. July 3, 2025. Retrieved July 11, 2025.

[1] Javier, Paige (July 14, 2025). "Football: PH's U-16 squad crowned 2025 Lion City Cup champions". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved July 15, 2025.

[2] "Philippines silence critics with Lion City Cup triumph, Singapore finish second". The Straits Times. July 13, 2025. Retrieved July 15, 2025.

[3] "Philippines vs Bangladesh Match Report". Asian Football Confederation. Retrieved July 13, 2022.

[4] "AFF U16 CHAMPIONSHIP 2013 Match Summary 04" (PDF). ASEAN Football Federation. Retrieved April 9, 2022.

[5] "U16 BOYS NATIONAL POOL PREPARE FOR AFF CHAMPIONSHIP 2015". Philippine Football Federation. July 6, 2015. Retrieved April 9, 2022.

[6] "Philippine U16 Boys Team Begin AFC U16 Campaign". Philippine Football Federation. September 25, 2017. Retrieved April 9, 2022.

[7] "Philippine Boys Under-15 Squad For AFF U15 Championship". Philippine Football Federation. July 7, 2017. Retrieved April 9, 2022.

[8] "Match summary - MAS U15 vs PHI U15" (PDF). ASEAN Football Federation. Retrieved April 9, 2022.

[9] "Philippines Under-16 Head To Surabaya For The AFF U16 Championship 2018". Philippine Football Federation. July 26, 2018. Retrieved April 9, 2022.

[10] "Philippines U15 Boys In AFF U15 Championship 2019". Philippine Football Federation. July 26, 2019. Retrieved April 9, 2022.

[11] Carmen, Lorenzo (July 31, 2022). "AFF: Azkals U16 suffer two-goal loss to Indonesia to open campaign". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved August 2, 2022.

[12] "Training Camp Begins for the PFF U16 Philippine Men's National Football Team". Philippine Football Federation. July 3, 2025. Retrieved July 11, 2025.

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