Subway Joeys squad named for 2023 AFC U-17 Asian Cup

Subway Joeys' Head Coach Brad Maloney has named Australia's 23-player squad for the AFC U-17 Asian Cup Thailand 2023™ to be staged in Bangkok and Chonburi from June 15 - July 2, 2023.

The young Australians have been drawn in Group C and will face Saudi Arabia (16 June) and China PR (19 June) at Chonburi Stadium before completing the round robin group stage format against Tajikistan (22 June) at Bangkok's Rajamangala National Stadium.

Upon announcing the final squad, Australian U-17 Men's National Team Head Coach Brad Maloney said: "Competition for selection in the final 23 for these under-17 World Cup qualifiers has been hotly contested and a process which commenced in August.

"Over this period, the coaching staff have monitored upwards of one hundred players but ultimately selected a squad which provides both depth and versatility based upon our opposition and the tournament format, which will see the team play every third day in hot and humid conditions.

"We are acutely aware that we have a very challenging draw, however, we approach the tournament not only wanting to reach the semi-finals to secure a place at this year's under-17 World Cup but create history by becoming the first Australian national youth team to win an AFC Asian Cup title," Maloney explained.

Maloney also confirmed that Central Coast Mariners' goalkeeper Anthony Pavlesic will retain the captain's armband for the tournament.

The 2023 AFC U-17 Asian Cup™ features the 10 group winners and five best runners-up from the Qualifiers, along with hosts Thailand.

Australia will the need to reach the semi-finals to qualify for the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2023™, currently scheduled to run 10 November - 2 December 2023, with the host country to be confirmed by FIFA following Peru's withdrawal as tournament host.

The Subway Joeys' coaching unit and support staff for the upcoming AFC U-17 Asian Cup includes Brad Maloney (Head Coach), Assistant Coach Michael Cooper, Goalkeeper Coach Davide Del Giovine, Sports Scientist Josh Gould, Doctor Andriy Boyko, Physiotherapist Luis Resa, Equipment Manager Guido Chayan and Analyst Huw Cox.

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AFC U-17 Asian Cup Thailand 2023™ Group Stage Draw

Group A: Thailand, Yemen, Malaysia, Laos

Group B: Korea Republic, IR Iran, Afghanistan, Qatar

Group C: Tajikistan, Australia, Saudi Arabia, China PR

Group D: Japan, India, Vietnam, Uzbekistan

Australia - AFC U-17 Asian Cup Thailand 2023™ Group Stage Match Schedule

Friday 16 June - Australia vs Saudi Arabia at 5.00pm local / 8.00pm AEST, Chonburi Stadium

Monday 19 June - Australia vs China PR at 5.00pm local / 8.00pm AEST, Chonburi Stadium

Thursday 22 June - Australia vs Tajikistan at 5.00pm local / 8.00pm AEST, Rajamangala National Stadium (Bangkok)

CLICK HERE for the full AFC U-17 Asian Cup Thailand 2023™ Match Schedule.

SUBWAY JOEYS' 23-PLAYER SQUAD l AFC U-17 ASIAN CUP THAILAND 2023 l 15 JUNE - 2 JULY

NAME

POSITION

CURRENT CLUB (as at 16 May '23)

JUNIOR CLUB / MEMBER FEDERATION

Nathan AMANATIDIS

Attacker

Adelaide United FC

Adelaide Comets FC / Football South Australia

Peter ANTONIOU

Defender

Melbourne City FC

FC Bulleen Lions / Football Victoria

Nathan BARRIE

Defender

Western Sydney Wanderers FC

Seaforth FC / Football NSW

Daniel BENNIE

Attacker

Perth Glory FC

Sorrento FC / Football West

Giovanni DE ABREU

Midfielder

Perth Glory FC

Sorrento FC / Football West

Zach DE JESUS

Defender

Sydney FC

Lakeside Lions JFC / Football New South Wales

Miguel DI PIZIO

Midfielder

Central Coast Mariners FC

AC United / Football New South Wales

Campbell DOVISON

Attacker

Western United FC

East Bentleigh SC / Football Victoria

Mitchell GLASSON

Attacker

Sydney FC

Liverpool Rangers SC / Football New South Wales

Daniel GRASKOSKI

Goalkeeper

Northcote City FC

Glen Eira FC / Football Victoria

Aden GREEN

Defender

Western Sydney Wanderers FC

Maccabi Hakoah JFC / Football New South Wales

Jordan HOEY

Attacker

Melbourne Victory FC

FC Bulleen Lions / Football Victoria

Eddie INCE

Midfielder

Brisbane Roar FC

Pine Hills FC / Football Queensland

Nestory IRANKUNDA

Attacker

Adelaide United FC

Adelaide Croatia Raiders SC / Football South Australia

Andriano LEBIB

Defender

Perth Glory FC

Dianella White Eagles / Football West

Richard NKOMO

Defender

Sydney FC

South West Wanderers / Football New South Wales

Bailey O'NEIL

Defender

Adelaide United FC

Western Strikers SC / Football South Australia

Anthony PAVLESIC (Cpt)

Goalkeeper

Central Coast Mariners FC

Sydney United 58 FC / Football New South Wales

Sotiri PHILLIS

Defender

Adelaide United FC

West Torrens Birkalla / Football South Australia

Tiago QUINTAL

Midfielder

Sydney FC

Baulkham Hills FC / Football New South Wales

Corey SUTHERLAND

Midfielder

Perth Glory FC

Cockburn City / Football West

Fabian TALLADIRA

Midfielder

Adelaide United FC

Adelaide City FC / Football South Australia

Michael VONJA

Goalkeeper

Western United FC

Caroline Springs George Cross FC / Football Victoria

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