Wales national under-19 football team
| Nickname | Young Dragons (Welsh: Dreigiau Ifanc) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Association | Football Association of Wales (FAW) | ||
| Head coach | Chris Gunter | ||
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| First international | |||
| Northern Ireland 4–0 Wales (London, England; 15 April 1948) | |||
| Biggest win | |||
| Gibraltar 2–9 Wales (Wrexham, Wales; 27 September 2022) | |||
| Biggest defeat | |||
| Netherlands 11–2 Wales (Dordrecht, Netherlands; 6 March 1963) | |||
| World Cup | |||
| Appearances | 0 | ||
| UEFA U-19 Championship | |||
| Appearances | 7 (first in 1948) | ||
| Best result | First Round (6 times) | ||
The Wales national under-19 football team is the national under-19 football team of Wales and is run by the Football Association of Wales. The team competes in the UEFA European Under-19 Championship held every year.
In 2019 the side qualified for the Elite Round of the European Under-19 Football Championship for the first time. In 2020 they qualified once again, after topping their qualifying group for the first time.
Recent history
The under-19 squad is a proving ground for talented youngsters. Full international players like James Collins, Andy King, Joe Ledley, Wayne Hennessey, Chris Gunter, Gareth Bale, Joe Allen, Danny Ward, Connor Roberts, Harry Wilson, Daniel James, Ethan Ampadu, Joe Rodon and Neco Williams as well as most of the current Wales under-21 side, have progressed through the team.
Players
Latest squad
Players born on or after 1 January 2007 are eligible for the 2026 UEFA European Under-19 Championship. Players in bold have attained full international caps.
The following player were called up for the 2027 UEFA European Under-19 Championship qualification matches against France, Switzerland and Hungary on 25, 28 and 31 March 2026; respectively.[1]
Caps and goals correct as of 18 November 2025, after the match against Germany.
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GK | Oscar Abbotson | 5 January 2009 | 0 | 0 | Southampton | |
| GK | Eliot Meredith | 22 January 2008 | 0 | 0 | Coventry City | |
| DF | Noah Williams | 25 January 2008 | 2 | 0 | Cardiff City | |
| DF | Kaven Blonarczyk | 25 September 2008 | 0 | 0 | Swansea City | |
| DF | Tom Dearden | 7 November 2008 | 0 | 0 | Sheffield United | |
| DF | Carter Heywood | 9 April 2009 | 0 | 0 | Swansea City | |
| DF | Connor Thorley | 26 September 2008 | 0 | 0 | Wrexham | |
| MF | Hayden Allmark | 10 July 2008 | 0 | 0 | Cardiff City | |
| MF | Alex Godfrey | 4 October 2009 | 0 | 0 | Swansea City | |
| MF | Alex Marciniak | 18 January 2008 | 0 | 0 | Arsenal | |
| MF | Paul Moreno | 11 January 2010 | 0 | 0 | Cardiff City | |
| MF | Lennon Moss | 1 December 2009 | 0 | 0 | Aston Villa | |
| MF | Milo Robinson | 1 March 2008 | 0 | 0 | Swansea City | |
| FW | Ollie Dewsbury | 22 February 2008 | 8 | 1 | Weston-super-Mare | |
| FW | Louie Bradbury | 16 September 2008 | 0 | 0 | Manchester United | |
| FW | Prince Kobe Cissé | 26 July 2008 | 0 | 0 | Liverpool | |
| FW | Axel Donczew | 15 February 2010 | 0 | 0 | Cardiff City | |
| FW | Patrick Mlynarski | 26 July 2008 | 0 | 0 | Crewe Alexandra | |
| FW | Jack Sykes | 27 February 2009 | 0 | 0 | Cardiff City | |
Recent call-ups
The following players have also been called up to the Wales under-19 squad and remain eligible.
| Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club | Latest call-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GK | Luis Lines | 7 July 2007 | 3 | 0 | Norwich City | v. Germany, 18 November 2025 |
| GK | Logan Stretch | 4 November 2006 | 3 | 0 | Sheffield Wednesday | v. Germany, 18 November 2025 |
| GK | Max Hudson | 20 September 2007 | 2 | 0 | Manchester City | v. Germany, 18 November 2025 |
| DF | Brayden Clarke | 3 July 2007 | 13 | 0 | Arsenal | v. Germany, 18 November 2025 |
| DF | Jayden Lienou | 8 April 2008 | 9 | 0 | Leeds United | v. Germany, 18 November 2025 |
| DF | Charlie Walker-Smith | 19 September 2007 | 8 | 1 | Crystal Palace | v. Germany, 18 November 2025 |
| DF | Jac Thomas | 9 February 2007 | 7 | 0 | Cardiff City | v. Germany, 18 November 2025 |
| DF | Rhys Watson | 19 April 2007 | 7 | 0 | Stockport County | v. Germany, 18 November 2025 |
| DF | Iestyn Jones | 6 April 2007 | 5 | 0 | Swansea City | v. Germany, 18 November 2025 |
| DF | Rhys Morrish | 4 April 2007 | 2 | 0 | Free agent | v. Germany, 18 November 2025 |
| MF | Cruz Allen | 25 February 2007 | 12 | 1 | Derby County | v. Germany, 18 November 2025 |
| MF | Ollie Bostock | 20 February 2007 | 12 | 1 | West Bromwich Albion | v. Germany, 18 November 2025 |
| MF | Makenzie Bradbury | 4 August 2007 | 9 | 1 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | v. Germany, 18 November 2025 |
| MF | Henry Kasvosve | 9 November 2007 | 8 | 1 | Brighton & Hove Albion | v. Germany, 18 November 2025 |
| MF | Harlan Perry | 28 November 2007 | 8 | 0 | Swansea City | v. Germany, 18 November 2025 |
| MF | Isaac Davies | 15 September 2007 | 7 | 1 | Cardiff City | v. Germany, 18 November 2025 |
| MF | Josh Salmon | 11 May 2007 | 7 | 1 | Bristol Manor Farm | v. Germany, 18 November 2025 |
| MF | Luis Gardner | 27 January 2008 | 0 | 0 | Everton | v. Japan, November 2025 INJ |
| MF | Charlie Stevens | 31 May 2007 | 0 | 0 | Bournemouth | v. Belgium, September 2025 |
| FW | Mannie Barton | 6 September 2007 | 9 | 2 | Cardiff City | v. Germany, 18 November 2025 |
| FW | Josh Gentles | 26 September 2007 | 8 | 1 | Rangers | v. Germany, 18 November 2025 |
| FW | Adam Brett | 20 September 2007 | 5 | 0 | Brighton & Hove Albion | v. Germany, 18 November 2025 |
| FW | Will Grainger | 20 November 2008 | 3 | 1 | Sheffield Wednesday | v. Germany, 18 November 2025 |
| FW | Louis Griffiths | 3 September 2007 | 0 | 0 | Oxford United | v. Belgium, September 2025 |
| FW | Zac Jagielka | Unknown | 0 | 0 | Hull City | v. Belgium, September 2025 |
Results and fixtures
Group 5
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wales (H) | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 2 | +5 | 7 | Elite round |
| 2 | Russia | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 3 | +4 | 5 | |
| 3 | Poland | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 8 | −4 | 3 | |
| 4 | Kosovo | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | −5 | 1 |
Group 4
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scotland | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 3 | +6 | 7 | Elite round |
| 2 | Wales (H) | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | +2 | 6 | |
| 3 | Sweden | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 4 | |
| 4 | San Marino | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 9 | −8 | 0 |
| Sweden | 2–1 | San Marino |
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Referee: Alexandr Aliyev (Kazakhstan)
| Scotland | 5–0 | San Marino |
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Referee: Alexandr Aliyev (Kazakhstan)
| Sweden | 1–2 | Wales |
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| San Marino | 0–2 | Wales |
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Group 13
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
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| 1 | Slovakia | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | +2 | 7 | Elite round |
| 2 | Turkey (H) | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 4 | +3 | 6 | |
| 3 | Kazakhstan | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | −2 | 4 | |
| 4 | Wales | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 7 | −3 | 0 |
| Wales | 1–2 | Slovakia |
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Arslan Zeki Demirci Sports Complex – Emir Hotels 2, Manavgat
Referee: Alexandre Boucaut (Belgium)
| Turkey | 2–1 | Wales |
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Arslan Zeki Demirci Sports Complex – Emir Hotels 1, Manavgat
Referee: Dejan Jakimovski (Macedonia)
| Kazakhstan | 3–2 | Wales |
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Arslan Zeki Demirci Sports Complex – Emir Hotels 2, Manavgat
Referee: Dejan Jakimovksi (Macedonia)
Group 6
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | England | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 3 | +3 | 6 | Elite round |
| 2 | Greece | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 2 | +5 | 6 | |
| 3 | Wales (H) | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 6 | +3 | 6 | |
| 4 | Luxembourg | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 13 | −11 | 0 |
| England | 2–3 | Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Harris 63' (o.g.) Alexander-Arnold 73' (pen.) |
Report | Broadhead 35' (pen.), 75' Harris 61' |
Referee: Benoît Millot (France)
| Luxembourg | 2–6 | Wales |
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| Da Costa 4' Brandenburger 35' (pen.) |
Report | Woodburn 21', 50' Broadhead 38', 71', 81' Cullen 54' |
See also
- UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship
- Football Association of Wales
- Wales national football team
- Wales national under-21 football team
- Wales national under-20 football team
- Wales national under-18 football team
- Wales national under-17 football team
References
- ^ "MU18 squad confirmed for EURO qualifiers". Football Association of Wales. 20 March 2026. Retrieved 20 March 2026.