Finland national under-17 football team
National under-17 football team representing Finland
| Association | Football Association of Finland | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Confederation | UEFA (Europe) | ||
| Head coach |  Erkka V. Lehtola | ||
| FIFA code | FIN | ||
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| World Cup | |||
| Appearances | 1 (first in 2003) | ||
| Best result | Group Stage, 2003 | ||
| European Championship | |||
| Appearances | 1 (first in 2002) | ||
| Best result | Group Stage, 2002 | ||
The Finland national under-17 football team represents Finland in international football competitions in the FIFA U-17 World Cup and the UEFA European Under-17 Championship, as well as any other under-17 international football tournaments. It is governed by the Football Association of Finland.
Competitive record
FIFA U-16/17 World Cup Record
| Year | Round | Position | Matches | Wins | Draws | Losses | GF[note 1] | GA[note 2] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 1985 | did not qualify | |||||||
 1987 | ||||||||
 1989 | ||||||||
 1991 | ||||||||
 1993 | ||||||||
 1995 | ||||||||
 1997 | ||||||||
 1999 | ||||||||
 2001 | ||||||||
| 2003 | Group Stage | 12th | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 12 |
 2005 | did not qualify | |||||||
 2007 | ||||||||
 2009 | ||||||||
 2011 | ||||||||
 2013 | ||||||||
 2015 | ||||||||
 2017 | ||||||||
 2019 | ||||||||
 2023 | ||||||||
| Total | 1/19 | 12th | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 12 |
UEFA European U-17 Championship record
| Year | Round | Pld | W | D* | L | GF | GA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 2002 | Group Stage | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 15 | |
 2003 | did not qualify | |||||||
 2004 | ||||||||
 2005 | ||||||||
 2006 | ||||||||
 2007 | ||||||||
 2008 | ||||||||
 2009 | ||||||||
 2010 | ||||||||
 2011 | ||||||||
 2012 | ||||||||
 2013 | ||||||||
 2014 | ||||||||
 2015 | ||||||||
 2016 | ||||||||
 2017 | ||||||||
 2018 | ||||||||
 2019 | ||||||||
 2020 | Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic[1][2] | |||||||
 2021 | ||||||||
 2022 | did not qualify | |||||||
 2023 | ||||||||
| 2024 | did not qualify | |||||||
| Total | 1/16 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 15 | |
- *Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.
- **Gold background colour indicates that the tournament was won.
- ***Red border colour indicates tournament was held on home soil.
Recent results
2023
Finland 
v 
Sweden
v 
Sweden | 2 August 2023 Friendly tournament | Finland | 0–0 | Sweden | Imatra, Finland |
| Report | Stadium: Ukonniemi Attendance: 457 |
Israel 
v Finland
v Finland | 4 August 2023 Friendly tournament | Israel | 2–5 | Finland | Lappeenranta, Finland |
| Report | Stadium: Kimpinen Sports Centre Attendance: 2100 |
Finland v 
Denmark
v Denmark | 8 August 2023 Friendly tournament | Finland | 0–1 | Denmark | Lappeenranta, Finland |
| Report |
| Stadium: Kimpinen Sports Centre Attendance: 1200 |
Switzerland 
v Finland
v Finland | 12 September 2023 Friendly | Switzerland | 2–2 | Finland | Mendrisio, Switzerland |
| Report |
| Stadium: Stadio comunale |
Switzerland v Finland
v Finland | 14 September 2023 Friendly | Switzerland | 1–0 | Finland | Mendrisio, Switzerland |
| Report | Stadium: Stadio comunale |
Finland v 
Ukraine
v 
Ukraine | 15 October 2023 2024 UEFA Euro U17 Championship qualification: Main round | Finland | 2–2 | Ukraine | Triesen, Liechtenstein |
| Report |
| Stadium: Sportanlage Blumenau Referee: David Dickinson (Scotland) |
Germany 
v Finland
v Finland | 18 October 2023 2024 UEFA Euro U17 Championship qualification: Main round | Germany | 1–1 | Finland | Eschen, Liechtenstein |
| Report |
| Stadium: Sportpark Eschen-Mauren Referee: Martin Dohal (Slovakia) |
Liechtenstein 
v Finland
v Finland | 21 October 2023 2024 UEFA Euro U17 Championship qualification: Main round | Liechtenstein | 0–3 | Finland | Vaduz, Liechtenstein |
| Report |
| Stadium: Rheinpark Stadion Referee: Martin Dohal (Slovakia) |
2024
Portugal 
v Finland
v Finland | 23 January 2024 Friendly | Portugal | 2–2 | Finland | Algés, Portugal |
| Report | Stadium: Cidade do Futebol Referee: Ricardo Bogas (Portugal) |
Portugal v Finland
v Finland | 25 January 2024 Friendly | Portugal | 0–1 | Finland | Algés, Portugal |
| Report |
| Stadium: Cidade do Futebol Referee: Nuno Oliveira (Portugal) |
Finland v 
Iceland
v 
Iceland | 28 February 2024 Friendly | Finland | 1–2 | Iceland | Tammela, Finland |
| Stadium: Eerikkilä Sports Centre |
Finland v Iceland
v Iceland | 1 March 2024 Friendly | Finland | 4–1 | Iceland | Vantaa, Finland |
| Stadium: Myyrmäki Stadium |
Finland v 
Belgium
v Belgium | 20 March 2024 2024 UEFA Euro U-17 Championship qualification: Elite round | Finland | 0–1 | Belgium | Vantaa, Finland |
| Report |
| Stadium: Myyrmäen jalkapallostadion Referee: Alan Kijas (Austria) |
Netherlands 
v Finland
v Finland | 23 March 2024 2024 UEFA Euro U-17 Championship qualification: Elite round | Netherlands | 0–1 | Finland | Vantaa, Finland |
| Report | Stadium: Myyrmäen jalkapallostadion Referee: Mihály Káprály (Hungary) |
Italy 
v Finland
v Finland | 26 March 2024 2024 UEFA Euro U-17 Championship qualification: Elite round | Italy | 2–2 | Finland | Vantaa, Finland |
| Stadium: Myyrmäen jalkapallostadion |
Players
Current squad
- The following players were called up for the 2024 UEFA European Under-17 Championship qualification matches.[3]
- Match dates: 20, 23 and 26 March 2024
- Opposition: Belgium, Netherlands, Italy
- Caps and goals correct as of: 26 March 2024, after the match against Italy
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 1GK | Osku Maukonen | (2007-02-15) 15 February 2007 (age 17) | 11 | 0 | Lahti |
| 1 | 1GK | Ukko Happonen | (2007-03-13) 13 March 2007 (age 17) | 3 | 0 | Bologna U19 |
| 1 | 1GK | Tuomas Collin | 1 | 0 | KäPa | |
| 14 | 2DF | Axel Sandler | (2007-01-05) 5 January 2007 (age 17) | 13 | 0 | AC Milan U18 |
| 2 | 2DF | Adam Le Goff-Conan | (2007-04-21) 21 April 2007 (age 16) | 13 | 0 | HJK Youth |
| 3 | 2DF | Otso-Pekka Parkkila | (2007-08-09) 9 August 2007 (age 16) | 14 | 0 | AC Oulu |
| 13 | 2DF | Eetu Turkki | (2007-01-31) 31 January 2007 (age 17) | 8 | 0 | Ilves U19 |
| 15 | 2DF | Ilari Kangasniemi | (2007-04-22) 22 April 2007 (age 16) | 12 | 0 | Inter Milan U17 |
| 16 | 2DF | Santeri Romppanen | (2007-09-10) 10 September 2007 (age 16) | 6 | 0 | PKKU U19 |
| 2DF | Jere Kari | (2007-02-24) 24 February 2007 (age 17) | 5 | 0 | HJK Klubi 04 | |
| 7 | 3MF | Arttu Tulehmo | (2007-05-02) 2 May 2007 (age 16) | 13 | 2 | Ilves |
| 8 | 3MF | Matias Siltanen | (2007-03-29) 29 March 2007 (age 17) | 14 | 4 | KuPS |
| 10 | 3MF | Oskari Multala | (2007-03-13) 13 March 2007 (age 17) | 14 | 1 | PKKU U19 |
| 6 | 3MF | David Weiss | (2007-05-29) 29 May 2007 (age 16) | 9 | 0 | Sassuolo U17 |
| 22 | 3MF | Martin Kirilov | (2007-08-08) 8 August 2007 (age 16) | 11 | 3 | Torino U17 |
| 17 | 3MF | Leon Vesterbacka | (2007-12-02) 2 December 2007 (age 16) | 12 | 0 | Honka Youth |
| 21 | 3MF | Taavi Koukkumäki | (2007-04-16) 16 April 2007 (age 16) | 12 | 4 | Borussia Mönchengladbach U17 |
| 11 | 4FW | Djoully Nzoko | (2007-10-11) 11 October 2007 (age 16) | 14 | 0 | Inter Turku |
| 19 | 4FW | Toivo Mero | (2007-10-07) 7 October 2007 (age 16) | 14 | 1 | HJK Klubi 04 |
| 9 | 4FW | Sonosi Daldum | (2007-03-19) 19 March 2007 (age 17) | 9 | 3 | Sassuolo U17 |
| 4FW | Alberto Velásquez | (2008-07-02) 2 July 2008 (age 15) | 7 | 4 | Honka Youth | |
Recent call-ups
The following players have been called up for Finland U-17 in the last twelve months and are still eligible for selection.
| Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club | Latest call-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GK | Eino Ehrnrooth | 0 | 0 | VPS U19 | ||
| DF | Pontus Lindberg | (2007-04-28) 28 April 2007 (age 16) | 3 | 0 | KäPa | v. Liechtenstein, 21 October 2023 |
| DF | Maxwell Adedeji | 3 | 0 | Leicester City U18 | v. Portugal, 25 January 2024 | |
| DF | Aleksi Effati | (2007-12-25) 25 December 2007 (age 16) | 2 | 0 | VPS U19 | v. Portugal, 25 January 2024 |
| DF | Tomas Sovelius | 1 | 0 | Ilves U19 | ||
| MF | Miko Koivuniemi | (2007-12-07) 7 December 2007 (age 16) | 3 | 0 | Ilves U19 | v. Portugal, 25 January 2024 |
| MF | Emil Liljeström | 3 | 0 | Inter Turku U19 | v. Portugal, 25 January 2024 | |
| MF | Salem Bouajila | (2007-08-01) 1 August 2007 (age 16) | 2 | 0 | HJK Youth | |
| FW | Adiche Sabwele | (2007-05-07) 7 May 2007 (age 16) | 7 | 2 | HJK Youth | v. Liechtenstein, 21 October 2023 |
| FW | Bruno Katz | (2008-05-14) 14 May 2008 (age 15) | 2 | 0 | HJK Youth | v. Portugal, 25 January 2024 |
| FW | Kalle Huhta | 3 | 0 | VPS | ||
Coaching staff
- Head coach: Erkka V. Lehtola
- Coach: Teemu Eskola
- Goalkeeping Coach: Eemeli Reponen
- Video Analyst: Juho Suuperko
- Doctor: Aapo Haavisto
- Physiotherapist: Niklas Virtanen
- Kit Manager: Jaakko Tawast
- Team Manager: Ville Sairanen
Minor tournaments
- Under-17 Baltic Cup
- Winners: 2011, 2013
- Runners-up: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
- Third-place: 2012, 2014
- Nordic Under-17 Football Championship
- Winners: 1999, 2013
- Runners-up: 1975, 2018
- Third-place: 1982, 1986, 1992, 1996, 2000, 2006
References
- ^ "U17 finals in Estonia cancelled". UEFA. 18 March 2020. Archived from the original on 4 April 2020. Retrieved 22 August 2021.
- ^ "2020/21 Under-17 EURO cancelled". UEFA. 18 December 2020. Archived from the original on 28 June 2022. Retrieved 22 August 2021.
- ^ "U17-pojat nimetty EM-jatkokarsintaturnaukseen" (in Finnish). Suomen Palloliitto. 6 March 2024. Archived from the original on 22 March 2023. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
- ^ "U17 (2003) maajoukkue". Archived from the original on 18 November 2019. Retrieved 4 November 2019.
Notes
See also
- Finland men's national football team
- Finland men's national under-21 football team
- Finland men's national under-19 football team
- Finland men's national under-18 football team
- Finland men's national under-16 football team
- Finland women's national football team
- Finland women's national under-20 football team
- Finland women's national under-17 football team
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