Japan national under-17 football team
Nickname(s) | サムライ・ブルー (Samurai Blue)[1] | ||
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Association | Japan Football Association | ||
Confederation | AFC (Asia) | ||
Sub-confederation | EAFF (East Asia) | ||
Head coach | Yoshiro Moriyama | ||
Most caps | Hikaru Naruoka (44) | ||
Top scorer | Koki Saito (16) | ||
FIFA code | JPN | ||
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First international | |||
![]() ![]() (Bangkok, Thailand; 22 August 1984) | |||
Biggest win | |||
![]() ![]() (Qingdao, China; 1 September 2023) | |||
Biggest defeat | |||
![]() ![]() (Benidorm, Spain; 4 December 2019) | |||
FIFA U-17 World Cup | |||
Appearances | 10 (first in 1993) | ||
Best result | Quarterfinals (1993, 2011) | ||
AFC U-16 Championship | |||
Appearances | 15 (first in 1985) | ||
Best result | Champions (1994, 2006, 2018, 2023) |
The Japan national under-17 football team(Japanese: U-17サッカー日本代表)is a national association football youth team of Japan and is controlled by the Japan Football Association. The team were champions in the 1994 and 2006 AFC U-17 Championships, as well as the 2012 AFF U-16 Youth Championship. The year before the FIFA U-17 World Cup, the national team is renamed the Japan national under-16 football team, and the year before that, the national team is renamed the Japan national under-15 football team.
Results and fixtures
- Legend
Win Draw Lose Void or Postponed Fixture
2024
U-16
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/ba/Flag_of_Germany.svg/23px-Flag_of_Germany.svg.png)
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9e/Flag_of_Japan.svg/23px-Flag_of_Japan.svg.png)
9 February U-16 Algarve Cup | Germany ![]() | 3–2 | ![]() | Vila Real de Santo António, Portugal |
12:00 UTC±0 |
| Report |
| Stadium: Complexo Desportivo de Vila Real de Santo António |
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/20/Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg/23px-Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg.png)
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9e/Flag_of_Japan.svg/23px-Flag_of_Japan.svg.png)
11 February U-16 Algarve Cup | Netherlands ![]() | 6–3 | ![]() | Vila Real de Santo António, Portugal |
16:00 UTC±0 |
| Report |
| Stadium: Complexo Desportivo de Vila Real de Santo António |
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5c/Flag_of_Portugal.svg/23px-Flag_of_Portugal.svg.png)
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9e/Flag_of_Japan.svg/23px-Flag_of_Japan.svg.png)
14 February U-16 Algarve Cup | Portugal ![]() | 2–1 | ![]() | Albufeira, Portugal |
10:30 UTC±0 |
| Report |
| Stadium: Estádio Municipal de Albufeira |
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9a/Flag_of_Spain.svg/23px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9e/Flag_of_Japan.svg/23px-Flag_of_Japan.svg.png)
28 February UEFA Development Tournament | Spain ![]() | 2–0 | ![]() | Manavgat, Turkey |
12:00 UTC+3 |
| Report | Stadium: Emirhan Sport Center |
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9c/Flag_of_Denmark.svg/20px-Flag_of_Denmark.svg.png)
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9e/Flag_of_Japan.svg/23px-Flag_of_Japan.svg.png)
1 March UEFA Development Tournament | Denmark ![]() | 2–1 | ![]() | Manavgat, Turkey |
12:00 UTC+3 |
| Report |
| Stadium: Emirhan Sport Center |
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/c/c3/Flag_of_France.svg/23px-Flag_of_France.svg.png)
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9e/Flag_of_Japan.svg/23px-Flag_of_Japan.svg.png)
4 March UEFA Development Tournament | France ![]() | 5–1 | ![]() | Manavgat, Turkey |
10:00 UTC+3 |
| Report |
| Stadium: Emirhan Sport Center |
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/dc/Flag_of_Wales.svg/23px-Flag_of_Wales.svg.png)
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9e/Flag_of_Japan.svg/23px-Flag_of_Japan.svg.png)
28 March Montaigu Tournament GS | Wales ![]() | 1–2 | ![]() | Pouzauges, France |
18:30 UTC+1 |
| Report |
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![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/cb/Flag_of_the_Czech_Republic.svg/23px-Flag_of_the_Czech_Republic.svg.png)
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9e/Flag_of_Japan.svg/23px-Flag_of_Japan.svg.png)
30 March Montaigu Tournament GS | Czech Republic ![]() | 0–2 | ![]() | Fontenay-le-Comte, France |
18:00 UTC+1 | Report |
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![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9e/Flag_of_Japan.svg/23px-Flag_of_Japan.svg.png)
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/49/Flag_of_Ukraine.svg/23px-Flag_of_Ukraine.svg.png)
19 June U-16 International Dream Cup | Japan ![]() | 6–0 | ![]() | Hirono, Japan |
15:00 UTC+9 |
| Report | Stadium: J-Village Stadium Attendance: 152 Referee: Masaaki Hiratsuka |
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9e/Flag_of_Japan.svg/23px-Flag_of_Japan.svg.png)
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/7b/Flag_of_Venezuela_%28state%29.svg/23px-Flag_of_Venezuela_%28state%29.svg.png)
21 June U-16 International Dream Cup | Japan ![]() | 4–0 | ![]() | Hirono, Japan |
15:00 UTC+9 |
| Report | Stadium: J-Village Stadium Attendance: 161 Referee: Kazuyoshi Karashima |
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9e/Flag_of_Japan.svg/23px-Flag_of_Japan.svg.png)
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fd/Flag_of_Senegal.svg/23px-Flag_of_Senegal.svg.png)
23 June U-16 International Dream Cup | Japan ![]() | 3–2 | ![]() | Hirono, Japan |
15:00 UTC+9 |
| Report |
| Stadium: J-Village Stadium Attendance: 447 Referee: Daichi Shiino |
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9e/Flag_of_Japan.svg/23px-Flag_of_Japan.svg.png)
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9b/Flag_of_Nepal.svg/16px-Flag_of_Nepal.svg.png)
23 October 2025 AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualification | Japan ![]() | v | ![]() | Qatar |
--:-- UTC+3 |
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4c/Flag_of_Mongolia.svg/23px-Flag_of_Mongolia.svg.png)
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9e/Flag_of_Japan.svg/23px-Flag_of_Japan.svg.png)
25 October 2025 AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualification | Mongolia ![]() | v | ![]() | Qatar |
--:-- UTC+3 |
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9e/Flag_of_Japan.svg/23px-Flag_of_Japan.svg.png)
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/65/Flag_of_Qatar.svg/23px-Flag_of_Qatar.svg.png)
27 October 2025 AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualification | Japan ![]() | v | ![]() | Qatar |
--:-- UTC+3 |
- Fixtures & Results (U-16 2024), JFA.jp
U-15
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/92/Flag_of_Belgium_%28civil%29.svg/23px-Flag_of_Belgium_%28civil%29.svg.png)
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9e/Flag_of_Japan.svg/23px-Flag_of_Japan.svg.png)
15 May Vlatko Marković International Tournament GS | Belgium ![]() | 2–3 | ![]() | Sveti Martin na Muri, Croatia |
11:00 UTC+2 |
| Report |
| Stadium: NK Polet Sveti Martin na Muri |
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9e/Flag_of_Japan.svg/23px-Flag_of_Japan.svg.png)
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/c/c3/Flag_of_France.svg/23px-Flag_of_France.svg.png)
16 May Vlatko Marković International Tournament GS | Japan ![]() | 2–1 | ![]() | Čakovec, Croatia |
17:00 UTC+2 |
| Report |
| Stadium: Stadion SRC Mladost |
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5c/Flag_of_Portugal.svg/23px-Flag_of_Portugal.svg.png)
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9e/Flag_of_Japan.svg/23px-Flag_of_Japan.svg.png)
17 May Vlatko Marković International Tournament GS | Portugal ![]() | 0–2 | ![]() | Sveti Martin na Muri, Croatia |
11:00 UTC+2 | Report |
| Stadium: Sveti Martin na Muri |
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a4/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg/23px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png)
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9e/Flag_of_Japan.svg/23px-Flag_of_Japan.svg.png)
19 May Vlatko Marković International Tournament Final | United States ![]() | 1–0 | ![]() | Varaždin, Croatia |
17:30 UTC+2 |
| Report | Stadium: Stadion Varteks |
- Fixtures & Results (U-15 2024), JFA.jp
2023
U-17
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/09/Flag_of_South_Korea.svg/23px-Flag_of_South_Korea.svg.png)
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9e/Flag_of_Japan.svg/23px-Flag_of_Japan.svg.png)
2 July AFC U-17 Asian Cup F | South Korea ![]() | 0–3 | ![]() | Pathum Thani, Thailand |
19:00 UTC+7 | Report |
| Stadium: Pathum Thani Stadium Referee: Mongkolchai Pechsri (Thailand) |
![Japan](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9e/Flag_of_Japan.svg/23px-Flag_of_Japan.svg.png)
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9e/Flag_of_Japan.svg/23px-Flag_of_Japan.svg.png)
8 August Balcom BMW Cup | U-18 Sanfrecce Hiroshima ![]() | 2–4 | ![]() | Hiroshima, Japan |
16:00 UTC+9 |
| Report |
| Stadium: Hiroshima Regional Park No. 1 Ball Game Stadium |
![Japan](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9e/Flag_of_Japan.svg/23px-Flag_of_Japan.svg.png)
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9e/Flag_of_Japan.svg/23px-Flag_of_Japan.svg.png)
10 August Balcom BMW Cup | U-18 Hiroshima Prefecture HS ![]() | 2–4 | ![]() | Hiroshima, Japan |
16:00 UTC+9 |
| Report |
| Stadium: Hiroshima Regional Park No. 1 Ball Game Stadium |
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9e/Flag_of_Japan.svg/23px-Flag_of_Japan.svg.png)
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/84/Flag_of_Uzbekistan.svg/23px-Flag_of_Uzbekistan.svg.png)
11 August Balcom BMW Cup | Japan ![]() | 4–0 | ![]() | Hiroshima, Japan |
15:00 UTC+9 |
| Report | Stadium: Hiroshima Regional Park No. 1 Ball Game Stadium |
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9e/Flag_of_Japan.svg/23px-Flag_of_Japan.svg.png)
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5c/Flag_of_Portugal.svg/23px-Flag_of_Portugal.svg.png)
6 September Limoges Tournament | Japan ![]() | 1–3 | ![]() | Limoges, France |
15:00 UTC+2 |
| Report |
| Stadium: Stade Beaublanc Referee: Yassir Touil (France) |
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9e/Flag_of_Japan.svg/23px-Flag_of_Japan.svg.png)
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/be/Flag_of_England.svg/23px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)
8 September Limoges Tournament | Japan ![]() | 4–0 | ![]() | Limoges, France |
15:00 UTC+2 |
| Report | Stadium: Stade Beaublanc |
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/c/c3/Flag_of_France.svg/23px-Flag_of_France.svg.png)
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9e/Flag_of_Japan.svg/23px-Flag_of_Japan.svg.png)
10 September Limoges Tournament | France ![]() | 2–0 | ![]() | Limoges, France |
18:00 UTC+2 |
| Report | Stadium: Stade Beaublanc |
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9e/Flag_of_Japan.svg/23px-Flag_of_Japan.svg.png)
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/7b/Flag_of_Venezuela_%28state%29.svg/23px-Flag_of_Venezuela_%28state%29.svg.png)
14 September International Youth Soccer in Niigata | Japan ![]() | 2–3 | ![]() | Niigata, Japan |
15:30 UTC+9 |
| Report |
| Stadium: Niigata Athletic Stadium |
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9e/Flag_of_Japan.svg/23px-Flag_of_Japan.svg.png)
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/3e/Flag_of_New_Zealand.svg/23px-Flag_of_New_Zealand.svg.png)
16 September International Youth Soccer in Niigata | Japan ![]() | 2–0 | ![]() | Niigata, Japan |
15:30 UTC+9 |
| Report | Stadium: Niigata Athletic Stadium |
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9e/Flag_of_Japan.svg/23px-Flag_of_Japan.svg.png)
![Japan](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9e/Flag_of_Japan.svg/23px-Flag_of_Japan.svg.png)
18 September International Youth Soccer in Niigata | Japan ![]() | 5–1 | ![]() | Niigata, Japan |
15:30 UTC+9 |
| Report |
| Stadium: Denka Big Swan Stadium |
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9e/Flag_of_Japan.svg/23px-Flag_of_Japan.svg.png)
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/1/12/Flag_of_Poland.svg/23px-Flag_of_Poland.svg.png)
11 November FIFA U-17 World Cup GS | Japan ![]() | 1–0 | ![]() | Bandung, Indonesia |
16:00 UTC+7 |
| Report | Stadium: Jalak Harupat Stadium Attendance: 4,961 Referee: Pierre Atcho (Gabon) |
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9e/Flag_of_Japan.svg/23px-Flag_of_Japan.svg.png)
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1a/Flag_of_Argentina.svg/23px-Flag_of_Argentina.svg.png)
14 November FIFA U-17 World Cup GS | Japan ![]() | 1–3 | ![]() | Bandung, Indonesia |
19:00 UTC+7 |
| Report |
| Stadium: Jalak Harupat Stadium Attendance: 12,324 Referee: João Pinheiro (Portugal) |
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fd/Flag_of_Senegal.svg/23px-Flag_of_Senegal.svg.png)
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9e/Flag_of_Japan.svg/23px-Flag_of_Japan.svg.png)
17 November FIFA U-17 World Cup GS | Senegal ![]() | 0–2 | ![]() | Bandung, Indonesia |
16:00 UTC+7 | Report |
| Stadium: Jalak Harupat Stadium Attendance: 5,079 Referee: Rade Obrenovic (Slovenia) |
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9a/Flag_of_Spain.svg/23px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9e/Flag_of_Japan.svg/23px-Flag_of_Japan.svg.png)
20 November FIFA U-17 World Cup R16 | Spain ![]() | 2–1 | ![]() | Surakarta, Indonesia |
19:00 UTC+7 |
| Report |
| Stadium: Manahan Stadium Attendance: 8,587 Referee: Pierre Atcho (Gabon) |
- Fixtures & Results (U-17 2023), JFA.jp
- Limoges Tournament, JFA.jp
U-15
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/07/Flag_of_Guam.svg/23px-Flag_of_Guam.svg.png)
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9e/Flag_of_Japan.svg/23px-Flag_of_Japan.svg.png)
1 September EAFF U15 Championship GS | Guam ![]() | 0–26 | ![]() | Qingdao, China |
15:00 UTC+8 | Report Report |
| Stadium: Qingdao Citizen Fitness Center Pitch No.2 Attendance: 30 Referee: Yang Yizhou (China) |
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/67/Flag_of_Chinese_Taipei_%28Olympics%3B_1986%E2%80%932010%29.svg/23px-Flag_of_Chinese_Taipei_%28Olympics%3B_1986%E2%80%932010%29.svg.png)
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9e/Flag_of_Japan.svg/23px-Flag_of_Japan.svg.png)
3 September EAFF U15 Championship GS | Chinese Taipei ![]() | 0–2 | ![]() | Qingdao, China |
10:00 UTC+8 | Report Report |
| Stadium: Qingdao Citizen Fitness Center Pitch No.2 Attendance: 31 Referee: Maher Alali (Lebanon) |
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9e/Flag_of_Japan.svg/23px-Flag_of_Japan.svg.png)
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5b/Flag_of_Hong_Kong.svg/23px-Flag_of_Hong_Kong.svg.png)
5 September EAFF U15 Championship GS | Japan ![]() | 10–3 | ![]() | Qingdao, China |
10:00 UTC+8 |
| Report Report |
| Stadium: Qingdao Baisha Bay Football Center Pitch No.9 Attendance: 68 Referee: Maher Alali (Lebanon) |
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9e/Flag_of_Japan.svg/23px-Flag_of_Japan.svg.png)
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/09/Flag_of_South_Korea.svg/23px-Flag_of_South_Korea.svg.png)
7 September EAFF U15 Championship SF | Japan ![]() | 4–0 | ![]() | Qingdao, China |
10:00 UTC+8 |
| Report Report | Stadium: Qingdao Citizen Fitness Center Pitch No.2 Attendance: 26 Referee: Maher Alali (Lebanon) |
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fa/Flag_of_the_People%27s_Republic_of_China.svg/23px-Flag_of_the_People%27s_Republic_of_China.svg.png)
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9e/Flag_of_Japan.svg/23px-Flag_of_Japan.svg.png)
8 September EAFF U15 Championship Final | China ![]() | 0–0 (4–2 p) | ![]() | Qingdao, China |
19:00 UTC+8 | Report Report | Stadium: Qingdao Youth Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Maher Alali (Lebanon) |
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9e/Flag_of_Japan.svg/23px-Flag_of_Japan.svg.png)
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/be/Flag_of_England.svg/23px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)
31 October Val de Marne Tournament | Japan ![]() | 1–2 | ![]() | Val-de-Marne, France |
14:00 UTC+2 |
| Report |
| Stadium: Didier Pironi Sports Complex |
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9e/Flag_of_Japan.svg/23px-Flag_of_Japan.svg.png)
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/08/Flag_of_Switzerland_%28Pantone%29.svg/16px-Flag_of_Switzerland_%28Pantone%29.svg.png)
2 November Val de Marne Tournament | Japan ![]() | 3–1 | ![]() | Val-de-Marne, France |
14:00 UTC+2 |
| Report |
| Stadium: Maisons Rouges Sports Complex |
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/c/c3/Flag_of_France.svg/23px-Flag_of_France.svg.png)
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9e/Flag_of_Japan.svg/23px-Flag_of_Japan.svg.png)
4 November Val de Marne Tournament | France ![]() | 3–1 | ![]() | Val-de-Marne, France |
16:00 UTC+2 |
| Report |
| Stadium: Léo Lagrange Sports Complex |
- Fixtures & Results (U-15 2023), JFA.jp
- EAFF U15 Men's Championship 2023, EAFF.com
Coaching staff
Current U-17 coaching staff
- As of 25 October 2023.[2]
Role | Name | Note |
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Head coach | ![]() | JFA National Coaching Staff |
Assistant coach | ![]() | JFA National Coaching Staff JFA Academy Fukushima Staff |
Goalkeeping coach | ![]() | JFA National Coaching Staff |
Physical coach | ![]() | JFA National Coaching Staff |
Technical staff | ![]() ![]() | JFA Technical House |
Role model coach | ![]() | JFA |
Current U-16 coaching staff
- As of 14 March 2024.[3]
Role | Name | Note |
---|---|---|
Head coach | ![]() | JFA National Coaching Staff |
Assistant coach | ![]() | JFA National Coaching Staff |
Goalkeeping coach | ![]() | JFA National Coaching Staff |
Physical coach | ![]() | JFA National Coaching Staff |
Technical staff | ![]() | JFA Technical House |
Current U-15 coaching staff
- As of 2 May 2024.[4]
Role | Name | Note |
---|---|---|
Head coach | ![]() | JFA National Coaching Staff |
Assistant coach | ![]() | JFA Coach |
Goalkeeping coach | ![]() | JFA National Coaching Staff |
Physical coach | ![]() | JFA National Coaching Staff |
Technical staff | ![]() | JFA Technical House |
Manager history
Players
Current U-17 squad
The following U-17 players were named for the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup, held in November 2023. On 28 October 2023, Haruki Komori was replaced by Alexandre Pisano, due to an injury.[5]
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club | ||
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1 | 1GK | Wataru Goto (後藤亘) | (2006-05-08) 8 May 2006 (age 18) | ![]() | ||
12 | 1GK | Taisei Kambayashi (上林大誠) | (2006-02-21) 21 February 2006 (age 18) | ![]() | ||
21 | 1GK | Alexandre Pisano (ピサノ・アレクサンドレ・幸冬・堀尾) | (2006-01-10) 10 January 2006 (age 18) | ![]() | ||
2 | 2DF | Haruto Matsumoto (松本遥翔) | (2006-09-29) 29 September 2006 (age 17) | ![]() | ||
3 | 2DF | Keita Kosugi (小杉啓太) | (2006-03-18) 18 March 2006 (age 18) | ![]() | ||
4 | 2DF | Kaito Tsuchiya (土屋櫂大) | (2006-05-12) 12 May 2006 (age 18) | ![]() | ||
5 | 2DF | Kotaro Honda (本多康太郎) | (2006-05-20) 20 May 2006 (age 18) | ![]() | ||
17 | 2DF | Shotaro Shibata (柴田翔太郎) | (2006-04-17) 17 April 2006 (age 18) | ![]() | ||
18 | 2DF | Shuto Nagano (永野修都) | (2006-04-15) 15 April 2006 (age 18) | ![]() | ||
19 | 2DF | Katsuma Fuse (布施克真) | (2007-03-11) 11 March 2007 (age 17) | ![]() | ||
6 | 3MF | Joi Yamamoto (山本丈偉) | (2006-05-18) 18 May 2006 (age 18) | ![]() | ||
7 | 3MF | Yotaro Nakajima (中島洋太朗) | (2006-04-22) 22 April 2006 (age 18) | ![]() | ||
8 | 3MF | Ryunosuke Yada (矢田龍之介) | (2006-09-30) 30 September 2006 (age 17) | ![]() | ||
10 | 3MF | Ryunosuke Sato (佐藤龍之介) | (2006-10-16) 16 October 2006 (age 17) | ![]() | ||
13 | 3MF | Yumeki Yoshinaga (吉永夢希) | (2006-02-22) 22 February 2006 (age 18) | ![]() | ||
20 | 3MF | Gakuto Kawamura (川村楽人) | (2006-04-06) 6 April 2006 (age 18) | ![]() | ||
9 | 4FW | Yutaka Michiwaki (道脇豊) | (2006-04-05) 5 April 2006 (age 18) | ![]() | ||
11 | 4FW | Rento Takaoka (高岡伶颯) | (2007-03-12) 12 March 2007 (age 17) | ![]() | ||
14 | 4FW | Gaku Nawata (名和田我空) | (2006-07-29) 29 July 2006 (age 17) | ![]() | ||
15 | 4FW | Homare Tokuda (徳田誉) | (2007-02-18) 18 February 2007 (age 17) | ![]() | ||
16 | 4FW | Aren Inoue (井上愛簾) | (2006-09-19) 19 September 2006 (age 17) | ![]() |
Recent U-17 call-ups
The following players were called up to the squad in the past 12 months.
Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club | Latest call-up |
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GK | Haruki Komori (小森春輝) | (2006-04-11) 11 April 2006 (age 18) | ![]() | FIFA U-17 World Cup, November 2023 INJ | ||
GK | Rui Araki (荒木琉偉) | (2007-10-14) 14 October 2007 (age 16) | ![]() | Limoges Tournament, September 2023 | ||
DF | Soichiro Mori (森壮一朗) | (2007-06-29) 29 June 2007 (age 16) | ![]() | FIFA U-17 World Cup, November 2023 TP | ||
DF | Yugo Okawa (大川佑梧) | (2007-07-14) 14 July 2007 (age 16) | ![]() | FIFA U-17 World Cup, November 2023 TP | ||
DF | Sota Tsukuda (佃颯太) | (2007-08-28) 28 August 2007 (age 16) | ![]() | FIFA U-17 World Cup, November 2023 TP | ||
DF | Kai Yamada (山田佳) | (2006-07-06) 6 July 2006 (age 17) | ![]() | IYS Niigata, September 2023 | ||
DF | Shota Kofie (木吹翔太) | (2006-08-19) 19 August 2006 (age 17) | ![]() | IYS Niigata, September 2023 | ||
DF | Takuma Eguchi (江口拓真) | (2007-01-07) 7 January 2007 (age 17) | ![]() | IYS Niigata, September 2023 | ||
DF | Reon Tanaka (田中玲音) | (2007-02-01) 1 February 2007 (age 17) | ![]() | IYS Niigata, September 2023 | ||
DF | Mihiro Sato (佐藤海宏) | (2007-02-26) 26 February 2007 (age 17) | ![]() | IYS Niigata, September 2023 | ||
DF | Sho Suzuki (鈴木樟) | (2006-03-09) 9 March 2006 (age 18) | ![]() | Limoges Tournament, September 2023 | ||
DF | Shunsuke Kaneko (金子俊輔) | (2006-05-29) 29 May 2006 (age 18) | ![]() | Limoges Tournament, September 2023 | ||
DF | Hideki Saito (斉藤秀輝) | (2006-05-12) 12 May 2006 (age 18) | ![]() | Limoges Tournament, September 2023 INJ | ||
DF | Tora Yamamoto (山本虎) | (2006-01-22) 22 January 2006 (age 18) | ![]() | Balcom BWM Cup, August 2023 | ||
DF | Kaito Yamada (山田海斗) | (2006-08-31) 31 August 2006 (age 17) | ![]() | Balcom BWM Cup, August 2023 | ||
DF | Yusei Shima (島佑成) | (2007-05-31) 31 May 2007 (age 17) | ![]() | Balcom BWM Cup, August 2023 | ||
DF | Yuta Sugawara (菅原悠太) | (2007-09-07) 7 September 2007 (age 16) | ![]() | Balcom BWM Cup, August 2023 | ||
MF | Sean Kotake (小竹知恩) | (2006-04-14) 14 April 2006 (age 18) | ![]() | IYS Niigata, September 2023 | ||
MF | Umi Kajisa (加治佐海) | (2006-06-05) 5 June 2006 (age 18) | ![]() | IYS Niigata, September 2023 | ||
MF | So Yunoki (柚木創) | (2006-11-02) 2 November 2006 (age 17) | ![]() | IYS Niigata, September 2023 | ||
MF | Hiroki Nishikawa (西川宙希) | (2006-12-01) 1 December 2006 (age 17) | ![]() | IYS Niigata, September 2023 | ||
MF | Tokumo Kawai (川合徳孟) | (2007-03-03) 3 March 2007 (age 17) | ![]() | IYS Niigata, September 2023 | ||
MF | Towa Osada (長田叶羽) | (2007-03-12) 12 March 2007 (age 17) | ![]() | IYS Niigata, September 2023 | ||
MF | Gota Yamaguchi (山口豪太) | (2007-04-24) 24 April 2007 (age 17) | ![]() | IYS Niigata, September 2023 | ||
MF | Daiki Miyagawa (宮川大輝) | (2006-03-24) 24 March 2006 (age 18) | ![]() | Limoges Tournament, September 2023 | ||
MF | Kohei Mochizuki (望月耕平) | (2006-06-07) 7 June 2006 (age 18) | ![]() | Limoges Tournament, September 2023 | ||
MF | Motoki Nishihara (西原源樹) | (2006-12-16) 16 December 2006 (age 17) | ![]() | Limoges Tournament, September 2023 | ||
MF | Rui Ageishi (揚石琉生) | (2006-02-18) 18 February 2006 (age 18) | ![]() | Balcom BWM Cup, August 2023 | ||
FW | Kantaro Maeda (前田勘太朗) | (2007-07-10) 10 July 2007 (age 16) | ![]() | FIFA U-17 World Cup, November 2023 TP | ||
FW | Keito Kumashiro (神代慶人) | (2007-10-25) 25 October 2007 (age 16) | ![]() | IYS Niigata, September 2023 | ||
FW | Daichi Suzuki (鈴木大馳) | (2006-11-08) 8 November 2006 (age 17) | ![]() | IYS Niigata, September 2023 INJ | ||
FW | Taiyo Yamaguchi (山口太陽) | (2006-08-18) 18 August 2006 (age 17) | ![]() | Limoges Tournament, September 2023 | ||
INJ Withdrew due to injury |
(Players are listed within position group by order of latest call-up, seniority, and then alphabetically by its surname)
Current U-16 squad
The following players were called up for the 2024 U-16 International Dream Cup, held from 19 to 23 June 2024 at the J-Village, located in Fukushima. On 23 June, prior to the last match, it was announced that Yuwa Fukuoka had left the squad due to poor conditioning.[6]
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club | ||
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1 | 1GK | Genki Nishikawa (西川元基) | (2008-04-05) 5 April 2008 (age 16) | ![]() | ||
12 | 1GK | Rikuto Sato (佐藤陸斗) | (2008-10-25) 25 October 2008 (age 15) | ![]() | ||
2 | 2DF | Tsubasa Usui (薄井翼) | (2008-02-04) 4 February 2008 (age 16) | ![]() | ||
3 | 2DF | Yuki Yamanaka (山中優輝) | (2008-03-04) 4 March 2008 (age 16) | ![]() | ||
4 | 2DF | Haruto Tanaka (田中遥大) | (2008-06-11) 11 June 2008 (age 16) | ![]() | ||
5 | 2DF | Kazunari Kodama (児玉一成) | (2008-09-02) 2 September 2008 (age 15) | ![]() | ||
13 | 2DF | Shota Fujii (藤井翔大) | (2008-08-11) 11 August 2008 (age 15) | ![]() | ||
15 | 2DF | Yuya Yokoi (横井佑弥) | (2008-04-15) 15 April 2008 (age 16) | ![]() | ||
18 | 2DF | Kento Shinozaki (篠崎健人) | (2008-07-29) 29 July 2008 (age 15) | ![]() | ||
6 | 3MF | Rento Noguchi (野口蓮斗) | (2008-04-20) 20 April 2008 (age 16) | ![]() | ||
7 | 3MF | Ritsu Doiguchi (土井口立) | (2008-04-14) 14 April 2008 (age 16) | ![]() | ||
8 | 3MF | Shimon Kobayashi (小林志紋) | (2008-01-23) 23 January 2008 (age 16) | ![]() | ||
14 | 3MF | Taito Kanda (神田泰斗) | (2008-05-07) 7 May 2008 (age 16) | ![]() | ||
17 | 3MF | Kento Nishioka (西岡健斗) | (2008-07-14) 14 July 2008 (age 15) | ![]() | ||
19 | 3MF | Shohei Takemoto (武本匠平) | (2008-05-26) 26 May 2008 (age 16) | ![]() | ||
9 | 4FW | Mibuki Kasai (葛西夢吹) | (2008-02-12) 12 February 2008 (age 16) | ![]() | ||
10 | 4FW | Minato Yoshida (吉田湊海) | (2008-07-15) 15 July 2008 (age 15) | ![]() | ||
11 | 4FW | Hiroto Asada (浅田大翔) | (2008-01-16) 16 January 2008 (age 16) | ![]() | ||
20 | 4FW | Yuma Okuda (奥田悠真) | (2008-05-06) 6 May 2008 (age 16) | ![]() |
Recent U-16 call-ups
The following players were called up to the squad in the past 12 months.
Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club | Latest call-up |
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GK | Hiroto Matsuura (松浦大翔) | (2008-09-21) 21 September 2008 (age 15) | ![]() | Montaigu Tournament, March-April 2024 | ||
GK | Matthew Watanabe (渡邊麻舟) | (2008-04-24) 24 April 2008 (age 16) | ![]() | UEFA Youth Development Tournament, February-March 2024 | ||
GK | Jimbiera Matsuura (松浦・迅ビエラ) | (2008-04-18) 18 April 2008 (age 16) | ![]() | Algarve Cup, February 2024 | ||
DF | Kenta Bandera Yoshida (バンデラ・吉田・健太) | (2008-04-10) 10 April 2008 (age 16) | ![]() | Montaigu Tournament, March-April 2024 | ||
DF | Yoshito Kumada (熊田佳斗) | (2009-09-05) 5 September 2009 (age 14) | ![]() | Montaigu Tournament, March-April 2024 | ||
DF | Raku Sato (佐藤桜久) | (2008-04-05) 5 April 2008 (age 16) | ![]() | UEFA Youth Development Tournament, February-March 2024 | ||
DF | Haruto Yoshida (吉田遥翔) | (2008-05-13) 13 May 2008 (age 16) | ![]() | UEFA Youth Development Tournament, February-March 2024 | ||
DF | Haruki Watanabe (渡邉春来) | (2008-05-15) 15 May 2008 (age 16) | ![]() | UEFA Youth Development Tournament, February-March 2024 | ||
DF | Nagi Nishimura (西村水岐) | (2008-07-22) 22 July 2008 (age 15) | ![]() | UEFA Youth Development Tournament, February-March 2024 | ||
DF | Atsuro Takahashi (高橋温郎) | (2009-02-13) 13 February 2009 (age 15) | ![]() | UEFA Youth Development Tournament, February-March 2024 | ||
DF | Asuto Fujita (藤田明日翔) | (2008-11-22) 22 November 2008 (age 15) | ![]() | Turkey Tour, 24 February-5 March 2024 TP | ||
DF | Chisom Taichi Odike (オディケ・チソン・太地) | (2008-06-17) 17 June 2008 (age 16) | ![]() | Algarve Cup, February 2024 | ||
DF | Haruto Yoshikawa (吉川晴翔) | (2008-08-21) 21 August 2008 (age 15) | ![]() | Algarve Cup, February 2024 | ||
DF | Ryua Oshima (大島琉空) | (2008-08-23) 23 August 2008 (age 15) | ![]() | Algarve Cup, February 2024 | ||
DF | Anthony Udemba Motosuna (元砂・晏翔仁・ウデンバ) | (2009-03-10) 10 March 2009 (age 15) | ![]() | Algarve Cup, February 2024 | ||
DF | Yoshito Kumada (熊田佳斗) | (2009-09-05) 5 September 2009 (age 14) | ![]() | Algarve Cup, February 2024 | ||
MF | Yuwa Fukuoka (福岡勇和) | (2008-10-29) 29 October 2008 (age 15) | ![]() | International Dream Cup, 19-23 June 2024 WD | ||
MF | Eita Hirooka (廣岡瑛太) | (2008-01-04) 4 January 2008 (age 16) | ![]() | Montaigu Tournament, March-April 2024 | ||
MF | Ryota Hariu (針生涼太) | (2008-03-07) 7 March 2008 (age 16) | ![]() | Montaigu Tournament, March-April 2024 | ||
MF | Toa Kinoshita (木下永愛) | (2008-03-10) 10 March 2008 (age 16) | ![]() | Montaigu Tournament, March-April 2024 | ||
MF | Hiromu Yokka (四日裕歩) | (2008-06-26) 26 June 2008 (age 15) | ![]() | Montaigu Tournament, March-April 2024 | ||
MF | Yuto Yamagata (山縣優翔) | (2008-01-21) 21 January 2008 (age 16) | ![]() | Montaigu Tournament, March-April 2024 INJ | ||
MF | Taiga Seguchi (瀬口大翔) | (2008-01-10) 10 January 2008 (age 16) | ![]() | UEFA Youth Development Tournament, February-March 2024 | ||
MF | Go Hoshina (保科剛) | (2008-03-18) 18 March 2008 (age 16) | ![]() | UEFA Youth Development Tournament, February-March 2024 | ||
MF | Yuki Sakaguchi (坂口佑樹) | (2008-10-16) 16 October 2008 (age 15) | ![]() | UEFA Youth Development Tournament, February-March 2024 | ||
MF | Yuzuki Kobayashi (小林柚希) | (2008-04-13) 13 April 2008 (age 16) | ![]() | Turkey Tour, 24 February-5 March 2024 TP | ||
MF | Ryosuke Iwasaki (岩崎亮佑) | (2008-01-30) 30 January 2008 (age 16) | ![]() | Algarve Cup, February 2024 | ||
MF | Daigo Hirashima (平島大悟) | (2008-06-17) 17 June 2008 (age 16) | ![]() | Algarve Cup, February 2024 | ||
MF | Makoto Himeno (姫野誠) | (2008-08-12) 12 August 2008 (age 15) | ![]() | Algarve Cup, February 2024 | ||
MF | Naoto Ogawa (小川直澄) | (2008-09-26) 26 September 2008 (age 15) | ![]() | Algarve Cup, February 2024 | ||
FW | Hyoei Kawabata (川端彪英) | (2008-04-04) 4 April 2008 (age 16) | ![]() | Montaigu Tournament, March-April 2024 | ||
FW | Teppei Shiojiri (塩尻哲平) | (2008-04-14) 14 April 2008 (age 16) | ![]() | UEFA Youth Development Tournament, February-March 2024 | ||
FW | Raiki Anzai (安西来起) | (2009-03-15) 15 March 2009 (age 15) | ![]() | UEFA Youth Development Tournament, February-March 2024 | ||
FW | Masahiro Yamada (山田将弘) | (2008-01-16) 16 January 2008 (age 16) | ![]() | Algarve Cup, February 2024 | ||
INJ Withdrew due to injury |
(Players are listed within position group by order of latest call-up, seniority, and then alphabetically by its surname)
Current U-15 squad
The following U-15 players were named for a Croatia Tour, held from 11 to 21 May 2024. On 8 May 2024, Hiro Ogasawara, injured, was replaced by Kyu Kawamura.[7]
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club | ||
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1 | 1GK | Kosei Oshita (大下幸誠) | (2009-08-07) 7 August 2009 (age 14) | ![]() | ||
12 | 1GK | Aoto Kawanaka (川中碧音) | (2009-09-22) 22 September 2009 (age 14) | ![]() | ||
2 | 2DF | Chimezie Kai Ezemuokuwe (エゼモクェ・チメヅェ・海) | (2009-04-02) 2 April 2009 (age 15) | ![]() | ||
3 | 2DF | Koki Kurahashi (倉橋幸暉) | (2009-07-05) 5 July 2009 (age 14) | ![]() | ||
4 | 2DF | Riku Kusano (草野陸) | (2009-08-04) 4 August 2009 (age 14) | ![]() | ||
5 | 2DF | Keiji Ishida (石田慶次) | (2009-06-20) 20 June 2009 (age 15) | ![]() | ||
15 | 2DF | Kosei Nakamura (中村孝成) | (2009-05-02) 2 May 2009 (age 15) | ![]() | ||
16 | 2DF | Yuto Chukwusomu Mogi (茂木・勇人・チュクソム) | (2009-08-28) 28 August 2009 (age 14) | ![]() | ||
19 | 2DF | Yu Ito (伊藤優) | (2009-04-06) 6 April 2009 (age 15) | ![]() | ||
22 | 2DF | Rikuto Soma (相馬陸人) | (2009-08-26) 26 August 2009 (age 14) | ![]() | ||
6 | 3MF | Taiyo Saito (齋藤太陽) | (2009-05-19) 19 May 2009 (age 15) | ![]() | ||
7 | 3MF | Shunya Saeki (佐伯俊哉) | (2009-07-11) 11 July 2009 (age 14) | ![]() | ||
8 | 3MF | Kaiji Chonan (長南開史) | (2009-04-07) 7 April 2009 (age 15) | ![]() | ||
11 | 3MF | Maki Kitahara (北原槙) | (2009-07-07) 7 July 2009 (age 14) | ![]() | ||
14 | 3MF | Sakutaro Koeda (小枝朔太郎) | (2009-08-11) 11 August 2009 (age 14) | ![]() | ||
17 | 3MF | Takeshi Wada (和田武士) | (2009-06-05) 5 June 2009 (age 15) | ![]() | ||
18 | 3MF | Kenta Ikeda (池田顕太) | (2009-08-07) 7 August 2009 (age 14) | ![]() | ||
20 | 3MF | Shu Takisawa (滝澤周生) | (2009-04-10) 10 April 2009 (age 15) | ![]() | ||
9 | 4FW | Koki Nagasoe (永添功樹) | (2009-04-02) 2 April 2009 (age 15) | ![]() | ||
10 | 4FW | Eito Takaki (髙木瑛人) | (2009-08-08) 8 August 2009 (age 14) | ![]() | ||
13 | 4FW | Kyu Kawamura (川村求) | (2009-04-12) 12 April 2009 (age 15) | ![]() | ||
21 | 4FW | Narumi Takahashi (高橋成海) | (2009-05-17) 17 May 2009 (age 15) | ![]() |
Recent U-15 call-ups
There were six other call-ups for the age group on 2023 and one other call-up on 2024.
Previous squads
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Records
- As of 23 June 2024
Most capped player
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Honours
Continental
- Champions (1): 2012
Unofficial
- Champions (1): 2004
- Champions (5): 2015, 2017, 2019, 2022, 2023
Competitive record
FIFA U-17 World Cup
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See also
- Japan
- Men's
- International footballers
- National football team (Results (2020–present))
- National under-23 football team
- National under-20 football team
- National futsal team
- National under-20 futsal team
- National beach soccer team
- Women's
- International footballers
- National football team (Results)
- National under-20 football team
- National under-17 football team
- National futsal team
References
- ^ "サムライ・ブルー (Samurai Blue)" basically refers to the Japan national football team, and in fact "Samurai Blue" is not oftten used by the under generation.
- ^ "U-17 Japan National Team squad & schedule - FIFA U-17 World Cup Indonesia 2023™ (10/30~@Chiba, 11/1~@Indonesia)". jfa.jp/eng/. Japan Football Association (JFA). 25 October 2023. Retrieved 8 May 2024.
- ^ "U-16 Japan National Team squad & schedule - 51st Mondial Football Montaigu (3/22-4/3@Pouzauges, France)". jfa.jp/eng/. Japan Football Association (JFA). 14 March 2024. Retrieved 8 May 2024.
- ^ "U-15 Japan National Team squad & schedule - Croatia Tour (5/11-5/21@Croatia)". jfa.jp/eng/. Japan Football Association (JFA). 2 May 2024. Retrieved 8 May 2024.
- ^ "U-17 Japan National Team squad & schedule - FIFA U-17 World Cup Indonesia 2023™ (10/30~@Chiba, 11/1~@Indonesia)". JFA. 25 October 2023. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
- ^ "U-16 Japan National Team squad & schedule - U-16 International Dream Cup 2024 JAPAN (6/16-6/23@J-Village)". JFA. 11 June 2024. Retrieved 11 June 2024.
- ^ "U-15 Japan National Team squad & schedule - Croatia Tour (5/11-5/21@Croatia)". JFA. 2 May 2024. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
External links
- Japan national under-17 football team – official website at JFA.jp (in English)
- Japan national team 2021 schedule at JFA.jp (in Japanese)
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