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 run by the Football Association of Wales. The team competes in the UEFA European Under-19 Championship held every year.
| 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) | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | Eliot Meredith | 22 January 2008 | 1 | 0 |  Coventry City |
| 12 | GK | Oscar Abbotson | 5 January 2009 | 1 | 0 | Southampton |
| 2 | DF | Carter Heywood | 9 April 2009 | 1 | 0 | Swansea City |
| 3 | DF | Connor Thorley | 26 September 2008 | 1 | 0 | Wrexham |
| 4 | DF | Noah Williams | 25 January 2008 | 3 | 0 | Cardiff City |
| 5 | DF | Tom Dearden | 7 November 2008 | 1 | 0 | Sheffield United |
| 13 | DF | Kaven Blonarczyk | 25 September 2008 | 0 | 0 | Swansea City |
| 15 | DF | Theo Pitt | 5 September 2009 | 0 | 0 | Blackburn Rovers |
| 6 | MF | Milo Robinson | 1 March 2008 | 1 | 0 | Swansea City |
| 8 | MF | Lennon Moss | 1 December 2009 | 1 | 0 | Aston Villa |
| 11 | MF | Alex Marciniak | 18 January 2008 | 1 | 0 | Arsenal |
| 18 | MF | Isaac Thomas | 3 September 2009 | 0 | 0 | West Ham United |
| 19 | MF | Paul Moreno | 11 January 2010 | 0 | 0 | Cardiff City |
| 20 | MF | Hayden Allmark | 10 July 2008 | 0 | 0 | Cardiff City |
| MF | Alex Godfrey | 4 October 2009 | 0 | 0 | Swansea City | |
| 7 | FW | Patrick Mlynarski | 26 July 2008 | 1 | 0 | Crewe Alexandra |
| 9 | FW | Louie Bradbury | 16 September 2008 | 1 | 0 | Manchester United |
| 10 | FW | Axel Donczew | 15 February 2010 | 1 | 0 | Cardiff City |
| 14 | FW | Jack Sykes | 27 February 2009 | 1 | 0 | Cardiff City |
| 16 | FW | Ollie Dewsbury | 22 February 2008 | 9 | 1 | Weston-super-Mare |
| 17 | FW | Prince Kobe Cissé | 26 July 2008 | 0 | 0 | Liverpool |
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
2020 UEFA European Under-19 Championship qualification
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 |
Referee: Volen Chinkov (Bulgaria)
Referee: Maurizio Mariani (Italy)
Referee: Ville Nevalainen (Finland)
Referee: Volen Chinkov (Bulgaria)
Referee: Maurizio Mariani (Italy)
Referee: Ville Nevalainen (Finland)
2019 UEFA European Under-19 Championship qualification
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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Report |
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Referee: Alexandr Aliyev (Kazakhstan)
| Scotland | 5–0 | San Marino |
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Report |
Referee: Alexandr Aliyev (Kazakhstan)
| San Marino | 0–2 | Wales |
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2018 UEFA European Under-19 Championship qualification
Group 13
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Arslan Zeki Demirci Sports Complex – Emir Hotels 2, Manavgat
Referee: Alexandre Boucaut (Belgium)
Arslan Zeki Demirci Sports Complex – Emir Hotels 1, Manavgat
Referee: Dejan Jakimovski (Macedonia)
| Kazakhstan | 3–2 | Wales |
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Report |
Arslan Zeki Demirci Sports Complex – Emir Hotels 2, Manavgat
Referee: Dejan Jakimovksi (Macedonia)
2017 UEFA European Under-19 Championship qualification round
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 |
Referee: Ivaylo Stoyanov (Bulgaria)
Referee: Benoît Millot (France)