Spain_national_under-19_football_team
Spain national under-19 football team
Under-19 association football team representing Spain
This article is about the men's team. For the women's team, see Spain women's national under-19 football team.
The Spain national under-19 football team represents Royal Spanish Football Federation, the governing body for football in Spain, in international football at this age level. It is the most successful U-19 national team in Europe with eight continental titles.
Quick Facts Nickname(s), Association ...
| Nickname(s) | La Rojita (The Little Red One) La Furia Roja (The Red Fury) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Association | Royal Spanish Football Federation (Real Federación Española de Fútbol – RFEF) | ||
| Confederation | UEFA (Europe) | ||
| Head coach | José Lana | ||
| Most caps | Aarón Ñíguez (23) | ||
| Top scorer | Juan Mata (12) | ||
| FIFA code | ESP | ||
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| First international | |||
 Spain 2–0 Switzerland  (Monzón, Spain; 3 October 2001) | |||
| Biggest win | |||
Spain 8–1 Cyprus  (Torrevieja, Spain; 28 May 2006) | |||
| Biggest defeat | |||
 Turkey 3–0 Spain (Chiajna, Romania; 26 July 2011)  England 3–0 Spain (Burton upon Trent, England; 24 March 2017) Records for competitive matches only. | |||
| European Under-19 Championship | |||
| Appearances | 13 (first in 2002) | ||
| Best result | Winners (2002, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2019) | ||
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Quick Facts Medal record, U-19 European Championship ...
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| U-19 European Championship | ||
 | 2002 Norway | Team |
| 2004 Switzerland | Team |
| 2006 Poland | Team |
| 2007 Austria | Team |
 | 2010 France | Team |
| 2011 Romania | Team |
| 2012 Estonia | Team |
| 2015 Greece | Team |
| 2019 Armenia | Team |
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UEFA European Under-19 Championship Record
More information Year, Round ...
| Year | Round | GP | W | D* | L | GS | GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 2002 | Champions | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 2 |
 2003 | Second qualifying round | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| 2004 | Champions | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 5 |
 2005 | Elite Round | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
 2006 | Champions | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 5 |
 2007 | Champions | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
 2008 | Group Stage | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 3 |
 2009 | Group Stage | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
 2010 | Runners-up | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 5 |
 2011 | Champions | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 6 |
 2012 | Champions | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 6 |
 2013 | Semi-finals | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 4 |
 2014 | Elite Round | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 4 |
 2015 | Champions | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 4 |
 2016 | Elite Round | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
 2017 | Elite Round | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 3 |
 2018 | Elite Round | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 |
 2019 | Champions | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 3 |
| 2020 and 2021 were cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic | |||||||
 2022 | Elite Round | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
 2023 | Semi-finals | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 4 |
| Total | 13/20 | 78 | 46 | 17 | 15 | 153 | 74 |
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*Denotes draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.
- Gold background color indicates first-place finish. Silver background color indicates second-place finish.
Spain's U-19 players have won individual awards at UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship tournaments.
More information Year, Golden Player ...
| Year | Golden Player | Golden Boot |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 |
Fernando Torres | Fernando Torres |
| 2004 |
Juanfran | |
| 2006 |
Alberto Bueno | Alberto Bueno |
| 2010 |
Dani Pacheco | |
| 2011 |
Álex Fernández | Álvaro Morata |
| 2012 |
Gerard Deulofeu | Jesé |
| 2015 |
Marco Asensio | Borja Mayoral |
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Current squad
- The following players were called up for the 2023 UEFA European Under-19 Championship qualification.[1]
- Match dates: 20, 23, 26 March 2024
- Opposition:
Slovenia, 
Kosovo, 
Austria - Caps and goals correct as of: 26 March 2024, after the match against Austria
More information No., Pos. ...
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1GK | Fran González | (2005-06-25) 25 June 2005 (age 18) | 6 | 0 | Real Madrid | |
| 1GK | Dani Martín | (2005-09-26) 26 September 2005 (age 18) | 4 | 0 | Rayo Majadahonda | |
| 2DF | Yarek Gąsiorowski | (2005-01-12) 12 January 2005 (age 19) | 23 | 7 | Valencia | |
| 2DF | Simo Keddari | (2005-02-03) 3 February 2005 (age 19) | 10 | 2 |  Al-Arabi | |
| 2DF | Julio Díaz | (2005-01-10) 10 January 2005 (age 19) | 8 | 0 | Atlético Madrid | |
| 2DF | Daniel Muñoz | (2006-07-19) 19 July 2006 (age 17) | 5 | 1 | Atlético Madrid | |
| 2DF | Sergi Domínguez | (2005-04-01) 1 April 2005 (age 19) | 5 | 0 | Barcelona | |
| 2DF | Héctor Fort | (2006-08-02) 2 August 2006 (age 17) | 3 | 0 | Barcelona | |
| 3MF | Peio Canales | (2005-01-17) 17 January 2005 (age 19) | 8 | 1 | Athletic Club | |
| 3MF | Gerard Hernández | (2005-03-31) 31 March 2005 (age 19) | 8 | 1 | Villarreal | |
| 3MF | Rayane Belaid | (2005-02-11) 11 February 2005 (age 19) | 7 | 1 | Atlético Madrid | |
| 3MF | David Mella | (2005-05-23) 23 May 2005 (age 18) | 5 | 0 | Deportivo La Coruña | |
| 3MF | Pol Fortuny | (2005-03-15) 15 March 2005 (age 19) | 4 | 1 | Real Madrid | |
| 3MF | Cristian Perea | (2005-08-17) 17 August 2005 (age 18) | 4 | 0 | Real Madrid | |
| 4FW | Miguel Carvalho | (2005-03-24) 24 March 2005 (age 19) | 10 | 1 | Espanyol | |
| 4FW | Kevin Sánchez | (2005-02-20) 20 February 2005 (age 19) | 9 | 2 | Deportivo La Coruña | |
| 4FW | Yanis Senhadji | (2005-01-05) 5 January 2005 (age 19) | 8 | 3 | Real Betis | |
| 4FW | Assane Diao | (2005-09-07) 7 September 2005 (age 18) | 7 | 0 | Real Betis | |
| 4FW | Siren Diao | (2005-01-21) 21 January 2005 (age 19) | 6 | 3 |  Atalanta | |
| 4FW | Marc Guiu | (2006-01-04) 4 January 2006 (age 18) | 3 | 0 | Barcelona | |
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Recent call-ups
The following players have been called up within the last twelve months are still eligible for selection.
More information Pos., Player ...
| Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club | Latest call-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DF | Javier Boñar | (2005-06-03) 3 June 2005 (age 18) | 5 | 0 | Atlético Madrid |
v. Norway, 22 February 2024 |
| DF | Jacobo Ramón | (2005-06-06) 6 June 2005 (age 18) | 3 | 0 | Real Madrid |
v. Norway, 22 February 2024 |
| DF | Pau Navarro | (2005-04-25) 25 April 2005 (age 18) | 1 | 0 | Villarreal |
v. Norway, 22 February 2024 |
| DF | Xavi Grande | (2005-01-28) 28 January 2005 (age 19) | 1 | 0 | Levante |
v. Italy, 17 January 2024 |
| DF | Xavi Rufo | (2005-01-01) 1 January 2005 (age 19) | 1 | 0 | Espanyol |
v. Italy, 17 January 2024 |
| DF | Xanet Oláiz | (2005-07-18) 18 July 2005 (age 18) | 1 | 0 | Alavés |
v. Georgia, 23 November 2023 |
| DF | Koke Iglesias | (2005-03-16) 16 March 2005 (age 19) | 1 | 0 | Valladolid |
v. Georgia, 23 November 2023 |
| DF | Álvaro Cortés | (2005-03-17) 17 March 2005 (age 19) | 1 | 0 | Barcelona |
v.  Mauritania, 4 May 2023 |
| MF | Dani Rodríguez | (2005-08-09) 9 August 2005 (age 18) | 13 | 4 | Barcelona |
v. Italy, 17 January 2024 |
| MF | Dani Pérez | (2005-07-26) 26 July 2005 (age 18) | 7 | 0 | Real Betis |
v. Italy, 13 July 2023 |
| MF | Chema Andrés | (2005-04-25) 25 April 2005 (age 18) | 5 | 0 | Real Madrid |
v. Norway, 22 February 2024 |
| MF | Rodrigo Mendoza | (2005-03-14) 14 March 2005 (age 19) | 3 | 0 | Elche |
v. Norway, 22 February 2024 |
| MF | Dani Meso | (2005-09-03) 3 September 2005 (age 18) | 2 | 1 | Real Madrid |
v. Norway, 22 February 2024 |
| MF | Jesús Rodríguez | (2005-11-21) 21 November 2005 (age 18) | 2 | 0 | Real Betis |
v. Norway, 22 February 2024 |
| MF | Alberto Collado | (2005-04-16) 16 April 2005 (age 19) | 2 | 0 | Sevilla |
v. Norway, 22 February 2024 |
| MF | Álvaro Moreno | (2006-05-14) 14 May 2006 (age 17) | 1 | 0 | Levante |
v. Norway, 22 February 2024 |
| FW | Iker Bravo | (2005-01-13) 13 January 2005 (age 19) | 12 | 1 | Real Madrid |
v. Ukraine, 28 March 2023 |
| FW | Joel Roca | (2005-06-07) 7 June 2005 (age 18) | 7 | 1 | Girona |
v. Norway, 23 February 2023 |
| FW | Aingeru Olabarrieta | (2005-11-14) 14 November 2005 (age 18) | 4 | 0 | Athletic Club |
v. Italy, 17 January 2024 |
| FW | Víctor Moreno | (2005-09-30) 30 September 2005 (age 18) | 3 | 0 | Villarreal |
v. Georgia, 23 November 2023 |
| FW | Carlos Espí | (2005-07-24) 24 July 2005 (age 18) | 2 | 2 | Levante |
v. Norway, 22 February 2024 |
| FW | Alejandro Lozano | (2005-02-14) 14 February 2005 (age 19) | 2 | 0 | Sporting Gijón |
v. Norway, 22 February 2024 |
| FW | Álvaro Santos | (2005-01-01) 1 January 2005 (age 19) | 1 | 0 |  Lommel SK |
v. Mauritania, 4 May 2023 |
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Top Appearances
- Players in bold are still active with the team.
More information Rank, Player ...
| Rank | Player | Club(s) | Year(s) | U-19 Caps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aarón Ñíguez | Valencia, Xerez, Iraklis | 2006–2008 | 23 |
| Yarek Gasiorowski | Valencia | 2022– | 23 | |
| 3 | Emilio Nsue | Mallorca | 2006–2008 | 21 |
| 4 | Jorge Pulido | Atlético Madrid | 2008–2010 | 20 |
| Juanmi Jiménez | Málaga | 2011–2012 | 20 | |
| 6 | Gerard Deulofeu | Barcelona | 2011–2012 | 19 |
| Juan Miranda | Barcelona | 2017–2019 | 19 | |
| 8 | César Azpilicueta | Osasuna | 2007–2008 | 18 |
| Daniel Aquino | Murcia | 2007–2009 | 18 | |
| Carlos Fernández | Sevilla | 2013–2015 | 18 | |
| Antonio Marín | Almería | 2013–2015 | 18 | |
| Abel Ruiz | Barcelona | 2017–2019 | 18 | |
| Aarón Martín | Espanyol | 2014–2016 | 18 |
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Note: Club(s) represents the permanent clubs during the player's time in the Under-19s.
Top Goalscorers
More information Rank, Player ...
| Rank | Player | Club(s) | Year(s) | U-19 Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juan Mata | Real Madrid | 2006–2007 | 12 |
| 2 | Alberto Bueno | Real Madrid | 2006–2007 | 11 |
| Álvaro Morata | Real Madrid | 2010–2011 | 11 | |
| Borja Mayoral | Real Madrid | 2014–2016 | 11 | |
| 5 | Ferran Torres | Valencia | 2018–2019 | 9 |
| Víctor Barberà | Barcelona | 2022–2023 | 9 | |
| 7 | Aarón Ñíguez | Valencia, Xerez, Iraklis | 2006–2008 | 8 |
| Pablo Sarabia | Real Madrid, Getafe | 2010–2011 | 8 | |
| Juanmi Jiménez | Málaga | 2011–2012 | 8 | |
| Marco Asensio | Mallorca, Real Madrid | 2014–2015 | 8 |
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Note: Club(s) represents the permanent clubs during the player's time in the Under-19s.
- 2023 UEFA European Under-19 Championship squads – Spain
- 2019 UEFA European Under-19 Championship squads – Spain
- 2015 UEFA European Under-19 Championship squads – Spain
- 2013 UEFA European Under-19 Championship squads – Spain
- 2012 UEFA European Under-19 Championship squads – Spain
- 2011 UEFA European Under-19 Championship squads – Spain
- 2010 UEFA European Under-19 Championship squads – Spain
- 2009 UEFA European Under-19 Championship squads – Spain
- 2008 UEFA European Under-19 Championship squads – Spain
- 2007 UEFA European Under-19 Championship squads – Spain
- 2006 UEFA European Under-19 Championship squads – Spain
- 2004 UEFA European Under-19 Championship squads – Spain
- 2002 UEFA European Under-19 Championship squads – Spain
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- "Lista de la sub-19 para la Ronda Élite" (in Spanish). Real Federación Española de Fútbol. 15 March 2024. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
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