Jamaica national under-20 football team

The Jamaica national under-20 football team is the national under-20 football team representing Jamaica and is controlled by the Jamaica Football Federation. The team qualified for the FIFA U-20 World Cup in 2001, and was second placed in the Pan American Games in 2007. It has also taken part in the CONCACAF Under-20 Championship and the CFU U-20 Tournament.

Jamaica Under-20
NicknameThe Reggae Boyz
AssociationJamaica Football Federation
ConfederationCONCACAF (North America)
Sub-confederationCFU (Caribbean)
Head coachJerome Waite
First colours
Second colours
FIFA U-20 World Cup
Appearances1 (first in 2001)
Best resultGroup stage (2001)

Qualification history

  • 2001: Qualified for 2001 FIFA World Youth Championship
  • 2003: Eliminated in CFU qualifying
  • 2005: Eliminated 4th in Group B in CONCACAF Final round
  • 2007: Eliminated 4th in Group 1 in CONCACAF Final round
  • 2009: Eliminated 3rd in Group B in CONCACAF Final round
  • 2011: Eliminated 3rd in Group A in CONCACAF Final round
  • 2013: Eliminated in quarterfinals in CONCACAF Final round
  • 2015: Eliminated 4th in Group A in CONCACAF Final round
  • 2017: Eliminated in CFU First round
  • 2018: Eliminated 2nd in Group B in CONCACAF Final round
  • 2020: Cancelled due to COVID-19
  • 2022: Eliminated in quarterfinals in CONCACAF Final round
  • 2024: Eliminated 4th in Group A in CONCACAF Final round

Honors

  • Pan American Games:
    • Runner-up (1): 2007

Upcoming schedule

Cuba  v  Jamaica
25 July 2024 (2024-07-25) 2024 CONCACAF U-20 Championship Cuba  3 - 0  Jamaica Estadio Nou Camp, León
18:00
  • Camejo 35'
  • D. Pérez 42'
  • K. Pérez 86' (pen.)
Report Referee: Karen Hernández (Mexico)
Jamaica  v  Costa Rica
22 July 2024 (2024-07-22) 2024 CONCACAF U-20 Championship Jamaica  0 -3  Costa Rica Estadio Miguel Alemán Valdés, Celaya
18:00 Report
  • Montero 50' (pen.)
  • A. Rojas 67', 83'
Referee: Fernando Hernández (Mexico)
United States  v  Jamaica
19 July 2024 (2024-07-19) 2024 CONCACAF U-20 Championship United States  9-0  Jamaica Estadio Miguel Alemán Valdés, Celaya
21:00
Bermuda  v  Jamaica
28 February 2024 (2024-02-28) 2024 CONCACAF U-20 Championship Bermuda  2 - 3  Jamaica Saint Kitts and Nevis
17:00
Grenada  v  Jamaica
26 February 2024 (2024-02-26) 2024 CONCACAF U-20 Championship Grenada  0–2  Jamaica SKNFA Technical Center, Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis
17:00 Report
  • Simmonds 30'
  • Barrett 82'
Referee: Randy Encarnación (Dominican Republic)
Martinique  v  Jamaica
24 February 2024 (2024-02-24) 2024 CONCACAF U-20 Championship Martinique  0 - 1  Jamaica SKNFA Technical Center, Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis
17:00 Report
Trinidad and Tobago  v  Jamaica
1 February 2024 (2024-02-01) friendly Trinidad and Tobago  1 - 3  Jamaica Larry Gomes Stadium, Port of Spain
16:00
Trinidad and Tobago  v  Jamaica
25 January 2024 (2024-01-25) friendly Trinidad and Tobago  3 - 2  Jamaica University of Trinidad and Tobago, O'Meara Campus, Port of Spain
16:00

Players

Current squad

  • The following players were called up for the 2024 CONCACAF U-20 Championship.
  • Match dates: 19 July – 2 August 2024
  • Caps and goals correct as of: 28 February 2024, after match against Bermuda
  • Names in italics denote players who have been capped for the senior team.
No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1 1GK Joshua Grant (2007-05-27) 27 May 2007 (age 18) 2 0 New York Red Bulls II
13 1GK Taywane Lynch (2006-01-19) 19 January 2006 (age 19) 1 0 Mount Pleasant

2 2DF Javin Williams (2006-04-04) 4 April 2006 (age 19) 0 0 Reno
3 2DF Nahshon Bolt-Barrett (2006-05-19) 19 May 2006 (age 19) 1 0 Arnett Gardens
4 2DF Romain Blake (2005-07-14) 14 July 2005 (age 20) 4 0 Chicago Fire FC II
5 2DF Adrian Reid Jr (2006-09-05) 5 September 2006 (age 19) 2 0 Cavalier
6 2DF Rashaun Small (2005-01-23) 23 January 2005 (age 20) 0 0 Portmore United

8 3MF Makai Welch (2005-10-04) 4 October 2005 (age 20) 0 0 Leyton Orient
9 3MF Fabian Reynolds (2006-04-06) 6 April 2006 (age 19) 0 0 Wolverhampton
12 3MF Shadeko Wizzard (2005-10-14) 14 October 2005 (age 20) 0 0 Arnett Gardens
16 3MF Brian Burkett (2005-07-22) 22 July 2005 (age 20) 2 0 Dunbeholden
17 3MF Alexander Bicknell (2005-02-14) 14 February 2005 (age 20) 3 0 Leixoes SC

7 4FW Dunsting Cohen (2006-12-22) 22 December 2006 (age 18) 2 0 Vere United
10 4FW Orane Watson (2006-11-11) 11 November 2006 (age 19) 0 0 Chapelton Maroons
11 4FW Nashordo Gibbs (2006-04-14) 14 April 2006 (age 19) 0 0 Real Mona
14 4FW Ashton Gordon (2007-04-14) 14 April 2007 (age 18) 1 0 Atlanta United
20 4FW Nyle Waugh (2006-10-18) 18 October 2006 (age 19) 1 0 FC Dallas Academy

Technical staff

  • Head Coach: Jerome Waite
  • Asst. Coach: Rodolph Austin
  • Goalkeeper Coach: Clive Wedderburn
  • Technical Director: Wendell Downswell

Previous results

The following is a list of matches played in the last 3 U-20 cycles as well as any games scheduled to take place in the future.

Dominican Republic  v  Jamaica
29 June 2022 (2022-06-29) 2022 CONCACAF U-20 Championship Dominican Republic  1 - 0  Jamaica Estadio Olímpico Metropolitano, San Pedro Sula
17:00 Report
Haiti  v  Jamaica
26 June 2022 (2022-06-26) 2022 CONCACAF U-20 Championship Haiti  1 - 2  Jamaica Estadio Olímpico Metropolitano, San Pedro Sula
16:00
  • Jeudy 50'
Report
  • Clarke 4'
  • Ximines 84'
Jamaica  v  Antigua and Barbuda
22 June 2022 (2022-06-22) 2022 CONCACAF U-20 Championship Jamaica  2 - 0  Antigua and Barbuda Estadio Morazán, San Pedro Sula
17:00
Jamaica  v  Honduras
20 June 2022 (2022-06-20) 2022 CONCACAF U-20 Championship Jamaica  0 - 5  Honduras Estadio Morazán, San Pedro Sula
21:30
Costa Rica  v  Jamaica
18 June 2022 (2022-06-18) 2022 CONCACAF U-20 Championship Costa Rica  1 - 1  Jamaica Estadio Morazán, San Pedro Sula
18:00
  • Rodríguez 58'
Report
  • Clarke 90+8' (pen.)
Referee: Iván Barton (El Salvador)
Paraguay  v  Jamaica
17 December 2014 (2014-12-17) u20 friendlies Paraguay  3–1  Jamaica Venezuela
15:00
Peru  v  Jamaica
19 December 2014 (2014-12-19) u20 friendlies Peru  5–1  Jamaica Venezuela
15:00
Venezuela  v  Jamaica
21 December 2014 (2014-12-21) u20 friendlies Venezuela  4–0  Jamaica Venezuela
15:00
Jamaica  v  Cuba
3 January 2015 (2015-01-03) u20 friendlies Jamaica  2–1  Cuba Kingston, Jamaica
17:00
Jamaica  v  Cuba
5 January 2015 (2015-01-05) u20 friendlies Jamaica  1–1  Cuba Kingston, Jamaica
20:00
Jamaica  v  Trinidad and Tobago
9 January 2015 (2015-01-09) 2015 CONCACAF U20 Championship Group A Jamaica  2–2  Trinidad and Tobago Independence Park, Kingston
20:00 Report
Jamaica  v  Guatemala
11 January 2015 (2015-01-11) Jamaica  0–1  Guatemala Independence Park, Kingston
20:00 Report
Jamaica  v  Panama
14 January 2015 (2015-01-14) Jamaica  0–2  Panama Independence Park, Kingston
20:00 Report
Jamaica  v  United States
18 January 2015 (2015-01-18) Jamaica  0–2  United States Montego Bay Sports Complex, Montego Bay
20:00 Report
Jamaica  v  Aruba
21 January 2015 (2015-01-21) Jamaica  0–0  Aruba Montego Bay Sports Complex, Montego Bay
20:00 Report
Jamaica  v  Dominica
15 June 2016 (2016-06-15) Jamaica  2–1  Dominica Dominican Republic
Jamaica  v  Saint Kitts and Nevis
15 June 2016 (2016-06-15) Jamaica  0–2  Saint Kitts and Nevis Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic  v  Jamaica
19 June 2016 (2016-06-19) Dominican Republic  1–2  Jamaica Dominican Republic
Jamaica  v  Grenada
2 November 2018 (2018-11-02) Jamaica  1–0  Grenada IMG Soccer Stadium, Bradenton
19:30
  • Topey 87'
Report
Nicaragua  v  Jamaica
4 November 2018 (2018-11-04) Nicaragua  0–3  Jamaica IMG Soccer Complex Field #2, Bradenton
12:45 Report
  • Rochester 45+3'
  • Topey 75'
  • Daley 90+1'
Mexico  v  Jamaica
6 November 2018 (2018-11-06) Mexico  2–2  Jamaica IMG Academy Stadium, Bradenton
19:30 Report
Jamaica  v  Aruba
8 November 2018 (2018-11-08) Jamaica  7–1  Aruba IMG Academy Stadium, Bradenton
19:45 Report
Saint Martin  v  Jamaica
10 November 2018 (2018-11-10) Saint Martin  0–11  Jamaica IMG Soccer Complex Field #2, Bradenton
15:00 Report

Previous U20 players and staff

2018 CONCACAF final round squad

Squad named for final round.

Stats as of November 4, 2018 following match versus Nicaragua u20s.

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1 1GK Jeadine White (2000-07-07) 7 July 2000 (age 25) 2 0 Cavalier F.C.
2 2DF Kimani Gibbons (2000-05-29) 29 May 2000 (age 25) 1 0 Portmore United F.C.
3 2DF Trey Bennett (1999-08-22) 22 August 1999 (age 26) 1 0 UWI F.C.
4 3MF Jeremy Verley (2000-08-09) 9 August 2000 (age 25) 1 0
5 2DF Jamoi Topey (2000-01-13) 13 January 2000 (age 25) 2 2 Charleston Battery
6 2DF Damani Osei (2000-10-21) 21 October 2000 (age 25) 2 0 Santa Clara Broncos
7 3MF Kaheem Parris (2000-01-06) 6 January 2000 (age 25) 0 0 Koper
8 4FW Leonardo Fogarthy (1999-03-07) 7 March 1999 (age 26) 2 0 Montego Bay United F.C.
9 4FW Nicque Daley (2000-10-19) 19 October 2000 (age 25) 2 1 Cavalier F.C.
10 3MF Tyreek Magee (1999-08-27) 27 August 1999 (age 26) 2 0 Eupen
11 3MF Tevin Rochester (1999-02-06) 6 February 1999 (age 26) 1 1 Cavalier
12 2DF Maliek Howell (1999-01-27) 27 January 1999 (age 26) 2 0 New Mexico Lobos
13 1GK Tajay Griffiths (2000-04-18) 18 April 2000 (age 25) 0 0 Harbour View F.C.
14 2DF Javain Brown (1999-03-09) 9 March 1999 (age 26) 2 0 Vancouver Whitecaps
15 3MF Nathan Thomas (1999-11-11) 11 November 1999 (age 26) 2 0 Tivoli Gardens F.C.
16 2DF Casseam Priestley (2000-12-02) 2 December 2000 (age 25) 1 0 Harbour View F.C.
17 3MF Shandel Senior (1999-02-28) 28 February 1999 (age 26) 2 0 Fraziers Whip
18 3MF Ricardo Mcintosh (2000-11-16) 16 November 2000 (age 25) 2 0 Portmore United F.C.
19 3MF Leonardo Jibbison (1999-01-14) 14 January 1999 (age 26) 1 0 Humble Lions F.C.
20 1GK St Michael Edwards (1999-01-06) 6 January 1999 (age 26) 0 0 Cavalier F.C.

2016 player pool

These are the players called in training camp for the 2016 CFU First round, caps updated on January 1, 2016.

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1GK George Brown 0 0 Waterhouse F.C.
2DF Jahwahni Hinds 0 0 Calabar
2DF Donovan Dawkins 0 0 Jamaica College
3MF John Luca Levee (1997-02-21) 21 February 1997 (age 28) 4 0 GPS Elite
3MF Siegel Knight 0 0 Clarendon College
3MF Kevon Lambert 0 0 Glenmuir
3MF Peter-Lee Vassell 0 0 Indy Eleven
3MF Joseph DeZart II 0 0 Philadelphia Union
4FW Jourdaine Fletcher 0 0 Cornwall College
4FW Deshane Beckford 0 0 Montego Bay United F.C.
4FW Nathaniel Adamolekun (1998-08-28) 28 August 1998 (age 27) 0 0 Orlando City Academy
4FW Rodave Murray 0 0 Waterhouse F.C.
4FW Shamar Nicholson (1997-03-16) 16 March 1997 (age 28) 3 0 Charleroi

2015 CONCACAF U20 final squad

This is the list for the 2015 CONCACAF U20 Championships, caps updated on January 11, 2014.

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1GK Nicholas Nelson (1996-09-04) 4 September 1996 (age 29) 3 0 Georgia United
1GK Dane Chambers (1995-06-16) 16 June 1995 (age 30) 3 0 Harbour View F.C.
2DF Malcolm Stewart (1996-04-14) 14 April 1996 (age 29) 4 0 UNC Charlotte
2DF Javaun Waugh (1995-11-16) 16 November 1995 (age 30) 6 0 Portmore United
2DF Shaquille Dyer (1995-08-10) 10 August 1995 (age 30) 5 0 Arnett Gardens F.C.
2DF Rennico Clarke (1995-08-26) 26 August 1995 (age 30) 6 0 Harbour View
2DF Nicholas Garel (1995-02-10) 10 February 1995 (age 30) 8 10 Hope Pasture
2DF Roberto Johnson (1995-09-23) 23 September 1995 (age 30) 4 0 Portmore United F.C.
2DF Allando Brown (1996-09-27) 27 September 1996 (age 29) 3 0 Jamaica College
2DF Joel Cunningham (1996-08-21) 21 August 1996 (age 29) 2 0 Wolmers Boys High School
3MF I'Ishmale Currie (1996-06-06) 6 June 1996 (age 29) 2 0 Portmore United F.C.
3MF Martin Davis (1996-10-11) 11 October 1996 (age 29) 3 0 Gżira United
3MF Luca Levee (1997-02-21) 21 February 1997 (age 28) 4 0 Harbour View
3MF Isamnia Cohen (1995-09-21) 21 September 1995 (age 30) 2 0 Manchester High School
3MF Cardel Benbow (1995-06-03) 3 June 1995 (age 30) 4 0 Waterhouse F.C.
4FW Shamar Nicholson (1997-03-16) 16 March 1997 (age 28) 3 0 Charleroi
4FW Junior Flemmings (1996-01-16) 16 January 1996 (age 29) 5 2 Birmingham Legion
4FW Khallil Stewart (1996-01-19) 19 January 1996 (age 29) 2 0 College of Charleston
4FW Michael Seaton (1996-05-01) 1 May 1996 (age 29) 2 2 Viktoria Köln
4FW Daniel Roberts (1995-05-30) 30 May 1995 (age 30) 3 0 Rivoli United F.C.
4FW Donja Smith (1995-09-13) 13 September 1995 (age 30) 3 2 St. Elizabeth Technical High School

2015 player pool

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
2DF Kyle Smith May 1995 (age 30) 2 0 Harbour View
3MF Ryan Miller (1996-09-05) 5 September 1996 (age 29) 3 2 Cavalier F.C.
3MF Javon East (1995-06-25) 25 June 1995 (age 30) 1 0 Portmore United
3MF Raffique Bryan (1996-05-13) 13 May 1996 (age 29) 1 0 Arnett Gardens F.C.

Former coaches

  • 1999 Clovis DeOlivera
  • 2001 Clovis DeOlivera
  • 2003 Wendell Downswell
  • 2005 Wendell Downswell
  • 2007 Dr Dean Weatherly
  • 2009 Donovan Duckie
  • 2011 Walter Gama
  • 2013 Wendell Downswell
  • 2015 Theodore Whitmore
  • 2020-2022 Jerome Waite

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