Football NSW Metro and Country squads confirmed for 2023 Boys National Youth Championships
Football NSW has confirmed the players set to represent the Metro and Country teams in the Boys National Youth Championships, to be held at Valentine Sports Park in October.
Commencing on Monday 2nd of October and concluding on Friday 6th, all teams will be looking forward to achieving positive results as well as showcasing their skills with the hope of gaining future national team selection.
Football NSW will be entering six teams in the tournament, with Metro Blue, Metro White and Country teams selected for the Under 15 and Under 16 age groups.
“Selecting the squads was an incredibly challenging task, given the abundance of exceptional talent we have in our state,” commented Philip Myall, Football NSW Player Development Manager – Boys.
“After an extensive and rigorous process, we feel with have selected some exciting and highly talented squads that will proudly represent New South Wales in this prestigious competition.
“Their hard work, determination, and exceptional skills have earned them a place in these squads.
“As the championships will be hosted at Valentine Sports Park, we invite and encourage as many people as possible to come down and show their support for the teams.
“Let’s create a spirited atmosphere and cheer on our NSW squads, showcasing the true spirit of football in our state!”
The selection process for teams spanned multiple months and events including Talent Support Program (TSP) matches, regional game days and tournaments.
Check out Football NSW’s Metro and Country Squads for the upcoming Boys National Youth Championships below.
Boys U15 Country Team: Zacharie Nipperess (Western NSW Football), Isaiah Dal Broi (Northern Tigers FC), Will Mutton (Western NSW Football), Saleh Salim (Wodonga Heart FC), Reuben Haley (Cobram Roar), Kobe Ellis (Hanwood FC), Max Hemsworth (Western NSW Football), Jacob Pezzuto (Western NSW Football), Ben Sredojevic (Albury City FC), Dejan Celeski (Wollongong Wolves), Jireh Sutton (Wagga City Wanderers), Aiden Dhu (Southern Branch), Vaughan Jenkins (Wagga City Wanderers), Caolan Hazell (Macarthur Rams), Isaiah Emery (Hanwood FC), Glenn Muchena (Western NSW Football), Jack Johns (West Griffith FC).
Head Coach: Andrew Fearnley
Boys U15 Metro White Team: Nicko Alfaro (Sydney FC), Zac Mascolo (Western Sydney Wanderers FC), Zane Stevenson (Sydney FC), Jordan Graoroski (Sutherland Sharks FC), Haine Eames (Central Coast Mariners FC), Ewan Gasowski (APIA Leichhardt FC), Rhys Webster (Sydney FC), Isaac Tu (Sydney United 58 FC), Kade Baccus (Western Sydney Wanderers FC), Jamie Beever (Western Sydney Wanderers FC), Theo Zimonopoulos (Sydney FC), Marco Santangelo (Sydney FC), Toby Tindale (Sutherland Sharks FC), Jai Ajanovic (Sutherland Sharks FC), Emilio Peralta (Western Sydney Wanderers FC), Tyson Rusden (Central Coast Mariners FC), Zac Harrison (Sydney FC).
Head Coach: Stuart Meney
Boys U15 Metro Blue Team: Kaden Learmonth (Central Coast Mariners FC), Khaled Houchyami (Wollongong Wolves FC), Harper Ryles (Central Coast Mariners FC), Laurence Taylor (Central Coast Mariners FC), Anton Imbro (Western Sydney Wanderers FC), Bailey Trunzo (Wollongong Wolves FC), Seb Jolly (Western Sydney Wanderers FC), Chris Petkovski (Blacktown City FC), Cooper Rogers (Western Sydney Wanderers FC), Jay Maltz (Sydney FC), Thomas Cutuk (Blacktown City FC), Andrew Zalloua (Blacktown City FC), Chris El Weddy (Marconi Stallions FC), Eizar Tanjung (Sydney FC), Rocco Macnamara (Sydney United 58 FC), Joe Banza (Western Sydney Wanderers FC), Akol Akon (SD Raiders FC).
Head Coach: Gonzalo Naya Vagi
Boys U16 Country Team: Alastair Neaverson-Smith (Bulls FC Academy), Samuel Motley (Bonnyrigg White Eagles FC), Harry Wheatley (Southern Branch), Caleb Haig (South Coast Flame), Finlay Jenkins (Wagga City Wanderers), Sean Macfarlane (Western NSW Football), Kade Lyons (Wagga City Wanderers), Archie Clulow (Western NSW Football), Joseph Hathaway (Nepean FC), Jonathon Hassan (Murray United), Jack Pinkstone (Western NSW Football), Dipkar Rai (Wagga City Wanderers), Ziggy Schipper (Majura FC), Alex Schirripa (Hanwood FC), Tyler Cooper (Southern Branch), Lucas Piva (Fraser Park), Jeremy Aube-McLeod (Macarthur Rams).
Head Coach: Michael Babic
Boys U16 Metro White Team: Daniel McHugh (Blacktown City FC), Noah Mathie (Sydney FC), Prayaag Thapa (Rydalmere Lions FC), Ben Mewett (Central Coast Mariners FC), Sean Suzuki (Sydney FC), Blake Bolwell (Sydney FC), Junior Conde (Western Sydney Wanderers FC), Alaat Abdul-Rahman (Western Sydney Wanderers FC), Alexander Zaverdinos (Sydney FC), Ty Mckibbin (Central Coast Mariners FC), Rich Nkomo (Sydney FC), Jasper Chipman (Manly United FC), Hamza Bangash (Marconi Stallions FC), Joe Lacey (Sydney FC), Nick Badolato (Western Sydney Wanderers FC), Tyler Williams (Sydney FC), Munib Smajic (Marconi Stallions FC).
Head Coach: Trevor Fattore
Boys U16 Metro Blue Team: John Kassis (Marconi Stallions FC), Marin France (Sydney FC), Oliver Neri (Sydney FC), Oliver Steinerts (Central Coast Mariners FC), Zavier Secondo (SD Raiders FC), Kye Schumacher (Central Coast Mariners FC), George Kotronakis (Sydney Olympic FC), Kye Cassar (SD Raiders FC), Dov Baron (Rockdale Ilinden FC), Angus Reid (Central Coast Mariners FC), Flynn Richards (Central Coast Mariners FC), Josh Falato (APIA Leichhardt FC), Mason Hartnig (Blacktown City FC), Haydar Hijazi (Sutherland Sharks FC), Dallo Sandy (Marconi Stallions FC), Oscar Morrison, (Western Sydney Wanderers FC), Taj Demito (Sydney FC).
Head Coach: Eugene Lawrenz
Click here to view the Girls National Youth Championships squads.
