2024 National Youth Championships Boys' Squad Announcement

The Victorian state team squads for the 2024 Boys' National Youth Championships have been announced, showcasing talented players from across the state.

This year, Football Victoria (FV) is entering three U15s and three U16s teams into the tournament, which will be held at WIN Stadium, JJ Kelly Park, and Ian McLennan Park in Wollongong from July 16-21.

FV Technical Director Boris Seroshtan expressed his enthusiasm for the Championships, stating, "Our boys' teams will have the opportunity to compete against the best young talents from across the country, furthering their development and exposure."

Seroshtan highlighted the importance of these championships for player development: "Our participation in both the Girls' and Boys' National Youth Championships highlights the depth of talent within our community and our unwavering commitment to nurturing young footballers. These championships are critical for the development of our athletes, providing them with invaluable experience and the chance to compete at a national level."

He added, "We are incredibly excited about these upcoming events and look forward to the support and involvement of our staff and community in making them a resounding success. Let’s come together to cheer on our teams and celebrate the spirit of football."

The squads, representing the best of Victoria, are set to make a strong impact at the Championships, building on the state's proud football tradition. The event promises to be a pivotal moment for these young athletes, offering them a platform to showcase their skills and gain national recognition.

Stay tuned for more updates as the Victorian teams prepare to take on the nation at the 2024 Boys' National Youth Championships!

View the full squad lists below.

U15 White

Staff

  • Head Coach: Ekrem Geylan
  • Assistant Coach: Paul Iakovakis
  • Manager: Graham O Hanlon
  • GK Coach: Rob Graskoski
  • Physio: Bryce De Kort
  • TD: Boris Seroshtan

Players

  • Ymer Abili (GK)
  • Julian Loschiavo (GK)
  • Lucas Germano
  • Karim Kaddour
  • Christian Williams
  • Harry Valentine
  • Oliver O'Carroll
  • Benjmain Muyemba
  • Ethan Gemetzis
  • Ali Abili
  • Anton Gray
  • Farhad Behishti
  • Anthony Suleman
  • Joshua Baker
  • Orlando Chrysis
  • Dominic Aravanis
  • Renaldo (Rennie) Edwards

U15 Blue

Staff

  • Head Coach: Vaughan Coveny
  • Assistant Coach: Aaron Cheung
  • Manager: John Goletsos
  • GK Coach: Rob Graskoski
  • Physio: Josh Butcher
  • TD: Boris Seroshtan

Players

  • Luca Thomas (GK)
  • Sevdim Banusevski (GK)
  • Winston Ashburner
  • Fraser Brown
  • Mathew Baker
  • Will Kengni
  • Dean Antonakakis
  • Malik Olukhale
  • Jensen Bowering
  • Luke Becvinovski
  • Lenny Van Heer
  • Mush Sawiz
  • Andrew Pothitos
  • Zain Imran
  • Hasnain Jawad
  • Marco Dolgoy

U15 Silver

Staff

  • Head Coach: Fab Soncin
  • Assistant Coach: Dean Mitrevski
  • Manager: Lachlan Simpkin
  • GK Coach: Rob Graskoski
  • Physio: Adam Conti
  • TD: Boris Seroshtan

Players

  • Daniel Atanasovski (GK)
  • Owen Georgiev (GK)
  • Abdullatif Friha
  • Jack Milis
  • Xavier Medway
  • Hamish Turner
  • George Pitson
  • Darcee Westerlo
  • Najeeb Osman
  • Hugo Byrne
  • Oliver Nemet
  • Alexander Gogos
  • Jude Tortosa
  • Yianni Spyropoulos
  • Koby Shields
  • Tyson Cauchi
  • Luka Primarano

U16 Blue

Staff

  • Head Coach: Safi Ayoush
  • Assistant Coach: James Smith
  • Manager: Jackson Landy
  • GK Coach: Rob Graskoski
  • Physio: TBC
  • TD: Boris Seroshtan

Players

  • Oskar Von Schrenk (GK)
  • Alexander Gouvoussis
  • Jayden Necovski
  • Zayd Kassaby
  • Jacob Greco
  • Anderson Back
  • Aaron Cartwright
  • Alexander Houridis
  • Julian Recchia
  • Anthony Didulica
  • Daniel Matina
  • Jonty Benfield (GK)
  • James Houridis 
  • Besian Kutleshi
  • Cristian Miano
  • Nicholas Vardakas
  • Isiah Boston

U16 White

Staff

  • Head Coach: Daniel Topping
  • Assistant Coach: Jared Svaljek
  • Manager: Javier Alvarez Romero
  • GK Coach: Rob Graskoski
  • Physio: Angelo Licastro
  • TD: Boris Seroshtan

Players

  • Jacob Buchanan (GK)
  • Noah Milis (GK)
  • Joshua McKenzie
  • Tom Hara
  • Noah Ayoubi
  • Ahmed El’Souki
  • Muhammad Danial UkailHerwan
  • Beckham Baker
  • Noah Tanfara
  • Edon Ajrovski
  • Makuac (Mark) Reec
  • Kaelan Galea
  • Kojo-Derrick Sarfo-Sarpong
  • Thomas Chahla
  • Roy Romanovski
  • Gian Ottone
  • Dion Toro

U16 Silver

Staff

  • Head Coach: Sean Mahon
  • Assistant Coach: Darcy Tucker
  • Manager: Simon Wrench
  • GK Coach: Rob Graskoski
  • Physio: Josh Cartes
  • TD: Boris Seroshtan

Players

  • Charles Hoskins (GK)
  • Charlie Harper (GK)
  • Jayden Trajanovski
  • Jesse Knezevic
  • Stefan Palombo
  • Arham Islam
  • Kiyan Arjomand
  • Benson Tchinko
  • Issachar Hailu
  • Domenic Posterino
  • Marcus Bei
  • Karl Leban
  • Alex Lazos
  • George Tsanakas
  • Aiden Sharp
  • Shining Moon Wah
  • Israel Monga