Lithuania national under-17 football team
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The Lithuania national under-17 football team or Lithuania U-17 represents Lithuania
in association football at the under-17 youth level, and is controlled by the Lithuanian Football Federation
.
The team is for Lithuanian players aged 17 or under at the start of a two-year European Under-17 Football Championship cycle, so players appearing for the team can actually be up to 19 years of age. It is considered a feeder team of the Lithuania under-19
and under-21
teams.
, the Lithuanian Football Federation
was admitted to UEFA
as a full member in 1992, and the Latvia U-16 team played their first competitive matches in the first phase of the qualifying tournament for the 1994 European U-16 Championship
. The team's competitive debut came on 30 August 1993 against Wales U-16 and they finished their first qualifying campaign as 3rd out of 3 teams, behind Wales and Iceland.
Although the team continued to participate in every under-16 and under-17 European Championship
qualifying cycle since 1994, the team never qualified for any of the tournaments.
Lithuania
Lithuania , officially the Republic of Lithuania is a country in Northern Europe, the biggest of the three Baltic states. It is situated along the southeastern shore of the Baltic Sea, whereby to the west lie Sweden and Denmark...
in association football at the under-17 youth level, and is controlled by the Lithuanian Football Federation
Lithuanian Football Federation
The Lithuanian Football Federation is the governing body of football in Lithuania. The Federation is responsible for football development in the country and for the national teams, including the Lithuania national football team. It is based in Vilnius. LFF became a member of FIFA in 1923, but...
.
The team is for Lithuanian players aged 17 or under at the start of a two-year European Under-17 Football Championship cycle, so players appearing for the team can actually be up to 19 years of age. It is considered a feeder team of the Lithuania under-19
Lithuania national under-19 football team
The Lithuania national under-19 football team represents Lithuania in international football at this age level and is controlled by The Football Association, the governing body for football in England.-Goalkeepers:-Defenders:-Midfielders:...
and under-21
Lithuania national under-21 football team
The Lithuania national under-21 football team is the feeder team for the Senior team.Coach: Vitalijus StankevičiusCaptain:-Goalkeepers:-Defenders:-Midfielders:-Forwards:-External links:*...
teams.
Competition history
Prior to Lithuania's independence in 1991 Latvian players were eligible for selection to the Soviet Union U-16 team. Following the dissolution of the Soviet UnionDissolution of the Soviet Union
The dissolution of the Soviet Union was the disintegration of the federal political structures and central government of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics , resulting in the independence of all fifteen republics of the Soviet Union between March 11, 1990 and December 25, 1991...
, the Lithuanian Football Federation
Lithuanian Football Federation
The Lithuanian Football Federation is the governing body of football in Lithuania. The Federation is responsible for football development in the country and for the national teams, including the Lithuania national football team. It is based in Vilnius. LFF became a member of FIFA in 1923, but...
was admitted to UEFA
UEFA
The Union of European Football Associations , almost always referred to by its acronym UEFA is the administrative and controlling body for European association football, futsal and beach soccer....
as a full member in 1992, and the Latvia U-16 team played their first competitive matches in the first phase of the qualifying tournament for the 1994 European U-16 Championship
1994 UEFA European Under-16 Football Championship
-----Group B:---------------------Group C:---------------------Group D:---------------------Quarterfinals:-------------Semifinals:-----Third Place Playoff:-Final:-References:**...
. The team's competitive debut came on 30 August 1993 against Wales U-16 and they finished their first qualifying campaign as 3rd out of 3 teams, behind Wales and Iceland.
Although the team continued to participate in every under-16 and under-17 European Championship
UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship
The UEFA U-17 Championship is an annual football competition organised by the sport's European governing body, UEFA. From 1982 to 2001 it was an Under-16 event.This meeting serves as a preliminary competition for the FIFA U-17 World Cup every other year....
qualifying cycle since 1994, the team never qualified for any of the tournaments.
Current squad
Under-16 format
| Year | Round | GP | W | D | L | GS | GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 19941994 UEFA European Under-16 Football Championship -----Group B:---------------------Group C:---------------------Group D:---------------------Quarterfinals:-------------Semifinals:-----Third Place Playoff:-Final:-References:**... |
Did not qualify | – | – | – | – | – | – |
 19951995 UEFA European Under-16 Football Championship -References:**... |
Did not qualify | – | – | – | – | – | – |
 19961996 UEFA European Under-16 Football Championship -References:**... |
Did not qualify | – | – | – | – | – | – |
 19971997 UEFA European Under-16 Football Championship -References:**... |
Did not qualify | – | – | – | – | – | – |
 19981998 UEFA European Under-16 Football Championship -References:**... |
Did not qualify | – | – | – | – | – | – |
 19991999 UEFA European Under-16 Football Championship The 1999 UEFA European Under-16 Football Championship was the 17th edition of UEFA's European Under-16 Football Championship. Czech Republic hosted the championship, during April 24 - May 7, 1999... |
Did not qualify | – | – | – | – | – | – |
 20002000 UEFA European Under-16 Football Championship The 2000 UEFA European Under-16 Football Championship was the 18th edition of UEFA's European Under-16 Football Championship. Israel hosted the championship, during May 1–14, 2000... |
Did not qualify | – | – | – | – | – | – |
 20012001 UEFA European Under-16 Football Championship -Group B:---------------------Group C:---------------------Group D:---------------------Quarterfinals:-------------Semi-finals:-----Third Place Playoff:-Final:-References:**... |
Did not qualify | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Total | 0/8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Under-17 format
| Year | Round | GP | W | D | L | GS | GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 20022002 UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship -Group B:---------------------Group C:---------------------Group D:---------------------Quarterfinals:-------------Semifinals:-----Third Place Playoff:-Final:-References:**... |
Did not qualify | – | – | – | – | – | – |
 20032003 UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship -Group B:---------------------Semifinals:-----Third Place Playoff:-Final:-References:**... |
Did not qualify | – | – | – | – | – | – |
 20042004 UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship -Group B:---------------------Semifinals:-----Third Place Playoff:-Final:-References:**... |
Did not qualify | – | – | – | – | – | – |
 20052005 UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship The 2005 UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship was the fourth edition of UEFA's European Under-17 Football Championship. Italy hosted the championship, during May 3-14... |
Did not qualify | – | – | – | – | – | – |
 20062006 UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship -Group B:---------------------Semifinals:-----Third Place Playoff:-Final:-Goalscorers:-References:**-External links:*... |
Did not qualify | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2007 2007 UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship The UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship 2007 Final Tournament was held in Belgium from May 2, 2007, to May 13, 2007. Top 5 teams will qualify for FIFA U-17 World Cup 2007... |
Did not qualify | – | – | – | – | – | – |
 20082008 UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship The final tournament of the 2008 UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship was the 26th UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship, UEFA's premier football tournament for players under the age of 17. The tournament was held in Turkey from 4 May to 16 May 2008... |
Did not qualify | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2009 2009 UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship - Group B :--------------------- Semi-finals :----- Final :- References :**... |
Did not qualify | – | – | – | – | – | – |
 20102010 UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship -Group B:---------------------Knockout Map:-Semifinals:-----Final:-Goalscorers:6 goals Francisco Alcácer3 goals Connor Wickham Gerard Deulofeu Artun Akçakin2 goals Ross Barkley Anthony Koura Paul Pogba Yaya Sanogo Ricardo Esgaio... |
Did not qualify | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Total | 0/9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
See also
- Lithuania national football teamLithuania national football teamThe national football team of Lithuania is under the auspices of the Lithuanian Football Federation. It played its first match in 1923. In 1940, Lithuania was occupied by the Soviet Union; the country regained its independence in 1990 and played their first match as a new nation against Georgia on...
- Lithuania national under-21 football teamLithuania national under-21 football teamThe Lithuania national under-21 football team is the feeder team for the Senior team.Coach: Vitalijus StankevičiusCaptain:-Goalkeepers:-Defenders:-Midfielders:-Forwards:-External links:*...
- Lithuania national under-19 football teamLithuania national under-19 football teamThe Lithuania national under-19 football team represents Lithuania in international football at this age level and is controlled by The Football Association, the governing body for football in England.-Goalkeepers:-Defenders:-Midfielders:...
External links
- Lithuania under-17s at UEFA.com