Wales national under-19 football team
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The Wales national under-19 football team is the national under-19 football
team of Wales
and is controlled by the Football Association of Wales
. The team competes in the UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship
held every year.
, Chris Gunter
and Wayne Hennessey
, as well as most of the current Wales U21
side, have progressed through the team.
0 - 0 Wales - Tuesday 30 September 2008 Friendly - Gradski Stadium
, Miksic, Montenegro
Israel U19
2 - 0 Wales - Friday 1 August 2008 Milk Cup
- Showgrounds, Ballymena
, Northern Ireland
USA U19 4 - 0 Wales - Wednesday 30 July 2008 Milk Cup
- Riada Stadium, Ballymena
, Northern Ireland
Chile U19 5 - 0 Wales - Monday 28 July 2008 Milk Cup
- Showgrounds, Ballymena
, Northern Ireland
Kazakhstan U19 2-1 Wales - 13 October 2007 Under-19 championship qualifier
- Stadion Sóstói
Hungary U19
3-1 Wales - 10 October 2007 Under-19 championship qualifier
- Stadion Sóstói
Switzerland U19
1-1 Wales - 8 October 2007 Under-19 championship qualifier
- Tatabanya stadium
.
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
team of Wales
Wales
Wales is a country that is part of the United Kingdom and the island of Great Britain, bordered by England to its east and the Atlantic Ocean and Irish Sea to its west. It has a population of three million, and a total area of 20,779 km²...
and is controlled by the Football Association of Wales
Football Association of Wales
The Football Association of Wales is the governing body of association football in Wales. It is a member of FIFA, UEFA and the IFAB.Established in 1876 , it is the third-oldest national association in the world, and is one of the four associations The Football Association of Wales (FAW) is the...
. The team competes in the UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship
UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship
The European Under 19 Football Championship is an annual football competition organised by the sport's European governing body, UEFA. The competition has been held since 1948. It was originally called the FIFA junior tournament, until it was taken over by UEFA in 1955...
held every year.
Recent history
The under-19 squad has not been extremely successful in recent years but has become a proving ground for talented youngsters. In recent years full international players like Neal EardleyNeal Eardley
Neal James Eardley is a Welsh international footballer who plays for Blackpool. His predominant position is as a right back...
, Chris Gunter
Chris Gunter
Christopher Ross "Chris" Gunter is a Welsh footballer who plays for Nottingham Forest, and the Wales national team, as a defender. Though a Newport native, he moved to Cardiff as a child and later joined Cardiff City's youth system...
and Wayne Hennessey
Wayne Hennessey
Wayne Robert Hennessey is a Welsh international footballer who plays for Premier League club Wolverhampton Wanderers as a goalkeeper.-Early career:...
, as well as most of the current Wales U21
Wales national under-21 football team
The Wales national under-21 football team, also known as the Wales U21s, is the national under-21 football team of Wales and is controlled by the Football Association of Wales. The team competes in the UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship, held every two years...
side, have progressed through the team.
Recent results
Montenegro U19Montenegro national under-19 football team
The Montenegro national under-19 football team is the national under-19 football team of Montenegro and is controlled by the Football Association of Montenegro. The team competes in the European Under-19 Football Championship, held every year....
0 - 0 Wales - Tuesday 30 September 2008 Friendly - Gradski Stadium
Gradski Stadium
Gradski Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Rousse, Bulgaria. It is currently used mostly for football matches and concerts. The stadium has a capacity of 19,960 people....
, Miksic, Montenegro
Montenegro
Montenegro Montenegrin: Crna Gora Црна Гора , meaning "Black Mountain") is a country located in Southeastern Europe. It has a coast on the Adriatic Sea to the south-west and is bordered by Croatia to the west, Bosnia and Herzegovina to the northwest, Serbia to the northeast and Albania to the...
Israel U19
Israel national under-19 football team
Israel's national Under-19 team , also known as Israel Under-19s or Israel U-19s, is considered to be the feeder team for the Israel national under-21 football team....
2 - 0 Wales - Friday 1 August 2008 Milk Cup
Milk Cup
The Milk Cup is an international youth football tournament held annually in Northern Ireland. The cup matches are mainly played in the North Coast area of Northern Ireland, with matches taking place in the towns of Portrush, Portstewart, Castlerock, Limavady, Coleraine, Ballymoney, Ballymena and...
- Showgrounds, Ballymena
Ballymena
Ballymena is a large town in County Antrim, Northern Ireland and the seat of Ballymena Borough Council. Ballymena had a population of 28,717 people in the 2001 Census....
, Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. Situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west...
USA U19 4 - 0 Wales - Wednesday 30 July 2008 Milk Cup
Milk Cup
The Milk Cup is an international youth football tournament held annually in Northern Ireland. The cup matches are mainly played in the North Coast area of Northern Ireland, with matches taking place in the towns of Portrush, Portstewart, Castlerock, Limavady, Coleraine, Ballymoney, Ballymena and...
- Riada Stadium, Ballymena
Ballymena
Ballymena is a large town in County Antrim, Northern Ireland and the seat of Ballymena Borough Council. Ballymena had a population of 28,717 people in the 2001 Census....
, Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. Situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west...
Chile U19 5 - 0 Wales - Monday 28 July 2008 Milk Cup
Milk Cup
The Milk Cup is an international youth football tournament held annually in Northern Ireland. The cup matches are mainly played in the North Coast area of Northern Ireland, with matches taking place in the towns of Portrush, Portstewart, Castlerock, Limavady, Coleraine, Ballymoney, Ballymena and...
- Showgrounds, Ballymena
Ballymena
Ballymena is a large town in County Antrim, Northern Ireland and the seat of Ballymena Borough Council. Ballymena had a population of 28,717 people in the 2001 Census....
, Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. Situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west...
Kazakhstan U19 2-1 Wales - 13 October 2007 Under-19 championship qualifier
UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship
The European Under 19 Football Championship is an annual football competition organised by the sport's European governing body, UEFA. The competition has been held since 1948. It was originally called the FIFA junior tournament, until it was taken over by UEFA in 1955...
- Stadion Sóstói
Stadion Sóstói
The Sóstói Stadion is a multi-purpose stadium in Székesfehérvár, Hungary, primarily used for football matches. The stadium holds 14,300 people and is the home of reigning Hungarian champions Videoton FC...
Hungary U19
Hungary national under-19 football team
- The road to 2008 UEFA Euro U-19 :After 11 years, the Hungarian U-19 football team qualified to the EURO U-19 final tournament. At the first round of qualifiers the team finished the top of the group, with 3 victories, against Kazakhstan , Wales , and Switzerland...
3-1 Wales - 10 October 2007 Under-19 championship qualifier
UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship
The European Under 19 Football Championship is an annual football competition organised by the sport's European governing body, UEFA. The competition has been held since 1948. It was originally called the FIFA junior tournament, until it was taken over by UEFA in 1955...
- Stadion Sóstói
Stadion Sóstói
The Sóstói Stadion is a multi-purpose stadium in Székesfehérvár, Hungary, primarily used for football matches. The stadium holds 14,300 people and is the home of reigning Hungarian champions Videoton FC...
Switzerland U19
Switzerland national under-19 football team
The Swiss national under-19 football team is the national under-19 football team of Switzerland controlled by Swiss Football Association.-See also:* Switzerland national football team* Switzerland national under-21 football team...
1-1 Wales - 8 October 2007 Under-19 championship qualifier
UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship
The European Under 19 Football Championship is an annual football competition organised by the sport's European governing body, UEFA. The competition has been held since 1948. It was originally called the FIFA junior tournament, until it was taken over by UEFA in 1955...
- Tatabanya stadium
Squad
Squad called up for the 2012 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship qualification2012 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship qualification
2012 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship was the first round of qualifications for the Final Tournament of 2012 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship....
.
| Name | DOB | Club |
|---|---|---|
| Goalkeepers | ||
| Daniel Ward | 22 June 1993 (age 18) |  Wrexham |
| Jonathan Bond | 19 May 1993 (age 18) |  WatfordWatford F.C. Watford Football Club is an English professional football club based in Watford, Hertfordshire. It is often referred to as Watford F.C., Watford, or by the team's nickname The Hornets . Watford Rovers, Founded in 1881, entered the FA Cup for the first time in 1886, and the Southern League a decade... |
| Defenders | ||
| Adam Henley Adam Henley Adam Henley is a Welsh footballer who plays for Blackburn Rovers and the Wales U-19s.-Blackburn Rovers:Adam Henley progressed through Rovers youth squads to become a regular member of the reserve squad at age 16. He made his debut in a match against Wigan Athletic on 19 November 2011, replacing... |
14 June 1994 (age 17) | Blackburn Rovers Blackburn Rovers F.C. Blackburn Rovers Football Club is an English professional association football club based in the town of Blackburn, Lancashire. The team currently competes in the Premier League, the top tier of English football.... |
| Max Penk | 17 February 1993 (age 18) | Wrexham |
| Jordan Holt | 4 February 1994 (age 18) | Hull City Hull City A.F.C. Hull City Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, founded in 1904. The club participates in the Football League Championship, the second tier of English football... |
| Benjamin Davies | 24 April 1993 (age 18) | Swansea City Swansea City A.F.C. Swansea City Association Football Club are a Welsh professional football club based in Swansea, Wales. One of the most successful clubs in Welsh football, it has won 10 Welsh Cups and led the English Football League First Division in December 1981, before finishing the season in 6th position... |
| Tomos Jones | 30 August 1994 (age 17) | Bodedern Athletic |
| Jordan Cranston | 11 November 1993 (age 18) | Wolverhampton Wanderers Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club is an English professional association football club that represents the city of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands region. They are members of the Premier League, the highest level of English football. The club was founded in 1877 and since 1889 has played at... |
| Aaron Oakley | 4 October 1994 (age 17) | Swindon Town Swindon Town F.C. Swindon Town Football Club are a team based in Swindon, Wiltshire. Currently in League Two, Swindon have been managed by Paolo Di Canio since 23 May 2011... |
| Aaron Holloway | 21 February 1993 (age 18) | Bristol City Bristol City F.C. Bristol City Football Club is one of two football league clubs in Bristol, England . They play at Ashton Gate, located in the south-west of the City... |
| Midfielders | ||
| Tom Bender Thomas Bender Thomas Joseph "Tom" Bender is a footballer who plays for Football League Two side Accrington Stanley F.C. on loan from Colchester United. He has represented Wales at various youth levels.-Club career:... |
19 January 1993 (age 19) | Accrington Stanley Accrington Stanley F.C. Accrington Stanley is an English association football club from Accrington in Lancashire, in the North West of England, who play in Football League Two, the fourth-highest division in the English football league system.... |
| Kurtis March | 30 April 1993 (age 18) | Swansea City Swansea City A.F.C. Swansea City Association Football Club are a Welsh professional football club based in Swansea, Wales. One of the most successful clubs in Welsh football, it has won 10 Welsh Cups and led the English Football League First Division in December 1981, before finishing the season in 6th position... |
| Declan Weeks | 15 November 1995 (age 16) | Wolverhampton Wanderers Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club is an English professional association football club that represents the city of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands region. They are members of the Premier League, the highest level of English football. The club was founded in 1877 and since 1889 has played at... |
| Gwion Edwards | 1 March 1993 (age 18) | Swansea City Swansea City A.F.C. Swansea City Association Football Club are a Welsh professional football club based in Swansea, Wales. One of the most successful clubs in Welsh football, it has won 10 Welsh Cups and led the English Football League First Division in December 1981, before finishing the season in 6th position... |
| Forwards | ||
| Emyr Huws | 30 September 1993 (age 18) | Manchester City Manchester City F.C. Manchester City Football Club is an English Premier League football club based in Manchester. Founded in 1880 as St. Mark's , they became Ardwick Association Football Club in 1887 and Manchester City in 1894... |
| James Loveridge | 16 May 1994 (age 17) | Swansea City Swansea City A.F.C. Swansea City Association Football Club are a Welsh professional football club based in Swansea, Wales. One of the most successful clubs in Welsh football, it has won 10 Welsh Cups and led the English Football League First Division in December 1981, before finishing the season in 6th position... |
| Jake Cassidy | 9 February 1993 (age 18) | Wolverhampton Wanderers Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club is an English professional association football club that represents the city of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands region. They are members of the Premier League, the highest level of English football. The club was founded in 1877 and since 1889 has played at... |
| Robert Parry | 18 October 1994 (age 17) | Wolverhampton Wanderers Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club is an English professional association football club that represents the city of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands region. They are members of the Premier League, the highest level of English football. The club was founded in 1877 and since 1889 has played at... |
Recent call-ups
The following players have previously been called up to the Under-19 Squad and remain eligible. Current club shown.| Name | DOB | Club | Caps (goals) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goalkeepers | |||
| Jonathan Bond | 19 May 1993 (age 18) | Watford Watford F.C. Watford Football Club is an English professional football club based in Watford, Hertfordshire. It is often referred to as Watford F.C., Watford, or by the team's nickname The Hornets . Watford Rovers, Founded in 1881, entered the FA Cup for the first time in 1886, and the Southern League a decade... |
1 (0) |
| Defenders | |||
| Paul Dummett | 26 September 1991 (age 20) | Newcastle United Newcastle United F.C. Newcastle United Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear. The club was founded in 1892 by the merger of Newcastle East End and Newcastle West End, and has played at its current home ground, St James' Park, since the merger... |
1 (0) |
| Midfielders | |||
| Ryan Doble Ryan Doble Ryan Doble is a Welsh footballer as a striker for Southampton.-Southampton:Born in Blaenavon, he joined the Southampton F.C. Academy at the age of eight and is yet to make his professional debut for Southampton... |
20 May 1992 (age 19) | Southampton Southampton F.C. Southampton Football Club is an English football team, nicknamed The Saints, based in the city of Southampton, Hampshire. The club gained promotion to the Championship from League One in the 2010–2011 season after being relegated in 2009. Their home ground is the St Mary's Stadium, where the club... |
5 (0) |
| Zach Evans | 3 May 1991 (age 20) | Hereford United Hereford United F.C. Hereford United Football Club is an English professional football club based in the city of Hereford. Founded in 1924, they are competing in Football League Two in the 2011–12 season. Hereford have played at Edgar Street for their entire history and are nicknamed 'The Whites' or 'The Lilywhites',... |
4 (0) |
| Garyn Preen Garyn Preen Garyn Vernon Preen is a Welsh footballer currently signed to Neath.-Club career:Preen began his career as a youth player with Welsh club Cardiff City, joining the youth system at Southampton at the age of 12.... |
25 October 1991 (age 20) | Neath |
6 (0) |
| Forwards | |||
| Elliot Richards Elliot Richards Eliot Allen Richards is a Welsh professional footballer who plays as a striker in The Football League for Bristol Rovers.... |
10 September 1991 (age 20) | Bristol Rovers Bristol Rovers F.C. Bristol Rovers Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Bristol, that competes in Football League Two. The team plays its home matches at the Memorial Stadium, in the Horfield area of the city.... |
1 (0) |
| Jake Taylor Jake Taylor (footballer) Jake William Trevor Taylor is a Wales under-21 international footballer currently playing as a midfielder for Exeter City on loan from Reading. Taylor attended St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School, in Slough, until the age of 16.-Club career:Taylor joined Reading at the age of 8... |
1 December 1991 (age 20) | Reading Reading F.C. Reading Football Club is an English association football club based in the town of Reading, Berkshire who currently play in the Championship... |
9 (3) |
See also
- Wales national under-21 football teamWales national under-21 football teamThe Wales national under-21 football team, also known as the Wales U21s, is the national under-21 football team of Wales and is controlled by the Football Association of Wales. The team competes in the UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship, held every two years...
- Football Association of WalesFootball Association of WalesThe Football Association of Wales is the governing body of association football in Wales. It is a member of FIFA, UEFA and the IFAB.Established in 1876 , it is the third-oldest national association in the world, and is one of the four associations The Football Association of Wales (FAW) is the...
- UEFA European Under-19 Football ChampionshipUEFA European Under-19 Football ChampionshipThe European Under 19 Football Championship is an annual football competition organised by the sport's European governing body, UEFA. The competition has been held since 1948. It was originally called the FIFA junior tournament, until it was taken over by UEFA in 1955...