Latvia national under-17 football team
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The Latvia national under-17 football team or Latvia U-17 represents Latvia
in association football at the under-17 youth level, and is controlled by the Latvian Football Federation
.
The team is for Latvian players aged 17 or under at the start of a two-year European Under-17 Football Championship cycle, so players appearing for the team can actually be up to 19 years of age. It is considered a feeder team of the Latvian under-19
and under-21
teams.
, the Latvian Football Federation
was admitted to UEFA
as a full member in 1992, and the Latvia U-16 team played their first competitive matches in the first phase of the qualifying tournament for the 1994 European U-16 Championship
. The team's competitive debut came on 18 September 1993 against Russia U-16 and they finished their first qualifying campaign as 3rd out of 3 teams, behind Russia and Norway.
Although the team continued to participate in every under-16 and under-17 European Championship
qualifying cycle since 1994, the team never qualified for any of the tournaments.
Latvia
Latvia , officially the Republic of Latvia , is a country in the Baltic region of Northern Europe. It is bordered to the north by Estonia , to the south by Lithuania , to the east by the Russian Federation , to the southeast by Belarus and shares maritime borders to the west with Sweden...
in association football at the under-17 youth level, and is controlled by the Latvian Football Federation
Latvian Football Federation
The Latvian Football Federation is the governing body of football in Latvia based in the capital, Riga. It organises the Latvian football championship , Latvian Football Cup and the Latvia national football team. LFF became a member of FIFA in 1922, but following Latvia's annexation by the Soviet...
.
The team is for Latvian players aged 17 or under at the start of a two-year European Under-17 Football Championship cycle, so players appearing for the team can actually be up to 19 years of age. It is considered a feeder team of the Latvian under-19
Latvia national under-19 football team
The Latvia national under-19 football team is the national under-19 football team of Latvia and is controlled by the Latvian Football Federation.The team competes in the UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship, held every year.-Coaching staff:...
and under-21
Latvia national under-21 football team
The Latvia national under-21 football team represents the under-21s of Latvia and is controlled by the Latvian Football Federation, the governing body of football in Latvia. The team competes in the UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship, held every two years...
teams.
Competition history
Prior to Latvia's independence in 1991 Latvian players were eligible for selection to the Soviet Union U-16 team. Following the dissolution of the Soviet UnionDissolution of the Soviet Union
The dissolution of the Soviet Union was the disintegration of the federal political structures and central government of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics , resulting in the independence of all fifteen republics of the Soviet Union between March 11, 1990 and December 25, 1991...
, the Latvian Football Federation
Latvian Football Federation
The Latvian Football Federation is the governing body of football in Latvia based in the capital, Riga. It organises the Latvian football championship , Latvian Football Cup and the Latvia national football team. LFF became a member of FIFA in 1922, but following Latvia's annexation by the Soviet...
was admitted to UEFA
UEFA
The Union of European Football Associations , almost always referred to by its acronym UEFA is the administrative and controlling body for European association football, futsal and beach soccer....
as a full member in 1992, and the Latvia U-16 team played their first competitive matches in the first phase of the qualifying tournament for the 1994 European U-16 Championship
1994 UEFA European Under-16 Football Championship
-----Group B:---------------------Group C:---------------------Group D:---------------------Quarterfinals:-------------Semifinals:-----Third Place Playoff:-Final:-References:**...
. The team's competitive debut came on 18 September 1993 against Russia U-16 and they finished their first qualifying campaign as 3rd out of 3 teams, behind Russia and Norway.
Although the team continued to participate in every under-16 and under-17 European Championship
UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship
The UEFA U-17 Championship is an annual football competition organised by the sport's European governing body, UEFA. From 1982 to 2001 it was an Under-16 event.This meeting serves as a preliminary competition for the FIFA U-17 World Cup every other year....
qualifying cycle since 1994, the team never qualified for any of the tournaments.
Under-16 format
| Year | Round | GP | W | D | L | GS | GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 19941994 UEFA European Under-16 Football Championship -----Group B:---------------------Group C:---------------------Group D:---------------------Quarterfinals:-------------Semifinals:-----Third Place Playoff:-Final:-References:**... |
Did not qualify | – | – | – | – | – | – |
 19951995 UEFA European Under-16 Football Championship -References:**... |
Did not qualify | – | – | – | – | – | – |
 19961996 UEFA European Under-16 Football Championship -References:**... |
Did not qualify | – | – | – | – | – | – |
 19971997 UEFA European Under-16 Football Championship -References:**... |
Did not qualify | – | – | – | – | – | – |
 19981998 UEFA European Under-16 Football Championship -References:**... |
Did not qualify | – | – | – | – | – | – |
 19991999 UEFA European Under-16 Football Championship The 1999 UEFA European Under-16 Football Championship was the 17th edition of UEFA's European Under-16 Football Championship. Czech Republic hosted the championship, during April 24 - May 7, 1999... |
Did not qualify | – | – | – | – | – | – |
 20002000 UEFA European Under-16 Football Championship The 2000 UEFA European Under-16 Football Championship was the 18th edition of UEFA's European Under-16 Football Championship. Israel hosted the championship, during May 1–14, 2000... |
Did not qualify | – | – | – | – | – | – |
 20012001 UEFA European Under-16 Football Championship -Group B:---------------------Group C:---------------------Group D:---------------------Quarterfinals:-------------Semi-finals:-----Third Place Playoff:-Final:-References:**... |
Did not qualify | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Total | 0/8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Under-17 format
| Year | Round | GP | W | D | L | GS | GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 20022002 UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship -Group B:---------------------Group C:---------------------Group D:---------------------Quarterfinals:-------------Semifinals:-----Third Place Playoff:-Final:-References:**... |
Did not qualify | – | – | – | – | – | – |
 20032003 UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship -Group B:---------------------Semifinals:-----Third Place Playoff:-Final:-References:**... |
Did not qualify | – | – | – | – | – | – |
 20042004 UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship -Group B:---------------------Semifinals:-----Third Place Playoff:-Final:-References:**... |
Did not qualify | – | – | – | – | – | – |
 20052005 UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship The 2005 UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship was the fourth edition of UEFA's European Under-17 Football Championship. Italy hosted the championship, during May 3-14... |
Did not qualify | – | – | – | – | – | – |
 20062006 UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship -Group B:---------------------Semifinals:-----Third Place Playoff:-Final:-Goalscorers:-References:**-External links:*... |
Did not qualify | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2007 2007 UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship The UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship 2007 Final Tournament was held in Belgium from May 2, 2007, to May 13, 2007. Top 5 teams will qualify for FIFA U-17 World Cup 2007... |
Did not qualify | – | – | – | – | – | – |
 20082008 UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship The final tournament of the 2008 UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship was the 26th UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship, UEFA's premier football tournament for players under the age of 17. The tournament was held in Turkey from 4 May to 16 May 2008... |
Did not qualify | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2009 2009 UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship - Group B :--------------------- Semi-finals :----- Final :- References :**... |
Did not qualify | – | – | – | – | – | – |
 20102010 UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship -Group B:---------------------Knockout Map:-Semifinals:-----Final:-Goalscorers:6 goals Francisco Alcácer3 goals Connor Wickham Gerard Deulofeu Artun Akçakin2 goals Ross Barkley Anthony Koura Paul Pogba Yaya Sanogo Ricardo Esgaio... |
Did not qualify | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Total | 0/9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
See also
- Latvia national football teamLatvia national football teamThe Latvian national football team is controlled by the Latvian Football Federation, the governing body for football in Latvia and represents the country in international football competitions, such as the World Cup and the European Championships. So far, they have never qualified for a FIFA World...
- Latvia national under-21 football teamLatvia national under-21 football teamThe Latvia national under-21 football team represents the under-21s of Latvia and is controlled by the Latvian Football Federation, the governing body of football in Latvia. The team competes in the UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship, held every two years...
- Latvia national under-19 football teamLatvia national under-19 football teamThe Latvia national under-19 football team is the national under-19 football team of Latvia and is controlled by the Latvian Football Federation.The team competes in the UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship, held every year.-Coaching staff:...
External links
- Official website of the Latvian Football FederationLatvian Football FederationThe Latvian Football Federation is the governing body of football in Latvia based in the capital, Riga. It organises the Latvian football championship , Latvian Football Cup and the Latvia national football team. LFF became a member of FIFA in 1922, but following Latvia's annexation by the Soviet...