The Spain national under-17 football team represents Spain in international football at this age level and is controlled by Royal Spanish Football Federation, the governing body for football in Spain.
| Nickname | La Rojita (The Little Red One) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Association | Real Federación Española de Fútbol (RFEF) | ||
| Confederation | UEFA (Europe) | ||
| Head coach | Hernán Pérez | ||
| Most caps | Abel Ruiz (38) | ||
| Top scorer | Abel Ruiz (25) | ||
| FIFA code | ESP | ||
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| First international | |||
| Spain 1–0 Uruguay (Livorno, Italy; 18 August 1991) | |||
| Biggest win | |||
| Spain 13–0 New Zealand (Ismaïlia, Egypt; 15 September 1997) | |||
| Biggest defeat | |||
| Spain 1–6 France (Goiânia, Brazil; 11 November 2019) Records for competitive matches only. | |||
| FIFA U-17 World Cup | |||
| Appearances | 10 (first in 1991) | ||
| Best result | Runners-up (1991, 2003, 2007, 2017) | ||
| European Championship | |||
| Appearances | 15 (first in 2002) | ||
| Best result | Champions (2007, 2008, 2017) | ||
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's under-17 football | ||
| U-17 World Cup | ||
| 1991 Italy | Team | |
| 1997 Egypt | Team | |
| 2003 Finland | Team | |
| 2007 South Korea | Team | |
| 2009 Nigeria | Team | |
| 2017 India | Team | |
| U-17 European Championship | ||
| 2003 Portugal | Team | |
| 2004 France | Team | |
| 2006 Luxembourg | Team | |
| 2007 Belgium | Team | |
| 2008 Turkey | Team | |
| 2010 Liechtenstein | Team | |
| 2016 Azerbaijan | Team | |
| 2017 Croatia | Team | |
Considered one of the strongest national teams in under 17 level, Spain has participated in 9 out of 14 World Cup tournaments. Spain hold the record of playing the most finals without ever winning the tournament, having finished as runners-up on four occasions.
Competitive record
FIFA U-17 World Cup record
| Year | Round | Position | GP | W | D* | L | GS | GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Runners-up | 2nd | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 5 |
| 1993 | did not qualify | |||||||
| 1995 | Group stage | 9th | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| 1997 | Third place | 3rd | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 22 | 6 |
| 1999 | Group stage | 9th | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 2 |
| 2001 | 10th | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | |
| 2003 | Runners-up | 2nd | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 10 |
| 2005 | did not qualify | |||||||
| 2007 | Runners-up | 2nd | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 6 |
| 2009 | Third place | 3rd | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 10 |
| 2011 | did not qualify | |||||||
| 2013 | ||||||||
| 2015 | ||||||||
| 2017 | Runners-up | 2nd | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 10 |
| 2019 | Quarter-finals | 6th | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 8 |
| 2023 | 5th | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 4 | |
| 2025 | did not qualify | |||||||
| Total | 11/17 | 2nd | 58 | 36 | 10 | 12 | 131 | 71 |
UEFA European U-17 Championship record
| Year | Round | GP | W | D* | L | GS | GA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Fourth place | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 21 | 11 | |
| 2003 | Runners-up | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 21 | 9 | |
| 2004 | Runners-up | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 19 | 7 | |
| 2005 | Elite round | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2006 | Third place | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 19 | 5 | |
| 2007 | Champions | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 3 | |
| 2008 | Champions | 11 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 29 | 9 | |
| 2009 | Group stage | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 14 | 4 | |
| 2010 | Runners-up | 11 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 37 | 7 | |
| 2011 | Elite round | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 6 | |
| 2012 | Elite round | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 17 | 4 | |
| 2013 | Elite round | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 8 | |
| 2014 | Elite round | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 2 | |
| 2015 | Quarter-finals | 11 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 5 | |
| 2016 | Runners-up | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 18 | 6 | |
| 2017 | Champions | 12 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 30 | 9 | |
| 2018 | Quarter-finals | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 16 | 8 | |
| 2019 | Semifinals | 11 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 20 | 6 | |
| | Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic | |||||||
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| 2022 | Quarter-finals | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 | |
| 2023 | Semifinals | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 6 | |
| 2024 | Group stage | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 6 | |
| 2025 | did not qualify | |||||||
| Total | 15/22 | 164 | 103 | 40 | 22 | 343 | 125 | |
*Denotes draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.
- Gold background color indicates first-place finish. Silver background color indicates second-place finish. Bronze background color indicates third-place finish.
Honours
- FIFA U-17 World Cup
- UEFA U-17/16 Championship (U-17 since 2002)
Individual awards
In addition to team victories, Spanish players have won individual awards at UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship.
| Year | Golden Player |
|---|---|
| 2004 | Cesc Fàbregas |
| 2007 | Bojan Krkić |
In addition to team victories, Spanish players have won individual awards at FIFA World Cup Under-17 Football Championship.
Player records
Top appearances
| Rank | Player | Club(s) | Year(s) | U-17 caps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abel Ruiz | Barcelona | 2015–2017 | 38 |
| 2 | Ignacio Camacho | Atlético Madrid | 2006–2007 | 25 |
| 3 | Albert Dalmau | Barcelona | 2008–2009 | 23 |
| Manu Morlanes | Villarreal | 2014–2016 | 23 | |
| 5 | Sergio Gómez | Barcelona | 2016–2017 | 22 |
| Borja | Atlético Madrid | 2008–2009 | 22 | |
| Ferran Torres | Valencia | 2016–2017 | 22 | |
| 8 | David Rodríguez | Atlético Madrid | 2002–2003 | 21 |
| Gerard Deulofeu | Barcelona | 2009–2011 | 21 | |
| Hugo Guillamón | Valencia | 2016–2017 | 21 | |
| Isco | Valencia | 2008–2009 | 21 | |
| Javi García | Real Madrid | 2003–2005 | 21 | |
| Jaime Gavilán | Valencia | 2001–2003 | 21 | |
| Koke | Atlético Madrid | 2008–2009 | 21 |
Note: Club(s) represents the permanent clubs during the player's time in the Under-17s.
Top goalscorers
| Rank | Player | Club(s) | Year(s) | U-17 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abel Ruiz | Barcelona | 2015–2017 | 25 |
| 2 | Jonathan Soriano | Espanyol | 2001–2003 | 18 |
| 3 | Bojan Krkić | Barcelona | 2006–2007 | 16 |
| 4 | Paco Alcácer | Valencia | 2009–2010 | 14 |
| 5 | David Rodríguez | Atlético Madrid | 2002–2003 | 13 |
| 6 | Borja | Atlético Madrid | 2008–2009 | 12 |
| Roberto Soldado | Real Madrid | 2001–2003 | 12 | |
| 8 | Jaime Gavilán | Valencia | 2001–2003 | 10 |
| Iker Bravo | Bayer Leverkusen | 2021–2022 | 10 | |
| Marc Guiu | Barcelona | 2022–2023 | 10 |
Note: Club(s) represents the permanent clubs during the player's time in the Under-17s.
Players
Current squad
The following players were named in the squad for the 2025 UEFA European Under-17 Championship qualification matches against Norway, Germany and Austria in March 2025.
Caps and goals correct as of 19 February 2025, after the match against Denmark.
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GK | Carlos Guirao | 19 June 2008 | 6 | 0 | Granada | |
| GK | Joel Rodríguez | 1 January 2008 | 2 | 0 | Espanyol | |
| DF | Álvaro Lezcano | 2 March 2008 | 12 | 0 | Real Madrid | |
| DF | Nil Teixidor | 28 February 2008 | 11 | 0 | Barcelona | |
| DF | Álex Campos | 2 February 2008 | 10 | 2 | Barcelona | |
| DF | Iker Quintero | 27 January 2008 | 10 | 0 | Athletic Bilbao | |
| DF | Arturo Arribas | 26 February 2008 | 3 | 0 | Real Oviedo | |
| DF | Tomás Méndez | 1 January 2008 | 3 | 0 | Sevilla | |
| DF | Nacho Pérez | 1 January 2008 | 2 | 0 | Levante | |
| MF | Guille Fernández | 18 June 2008 | 12 | 6 | Barcelona | |
| MF | Pedro Rodríguez | 20 January 2008 | 12 | 1 | Barcelona | |
| MF | Nico Guillén | 1 January 2008 | 12 | 0 | Sevilla | |
| MF | Jaume Durá | 15 May 2008 | 8 | 0 | Valencia | |
| MF | Dro Fernández | 12 January 2008 | 6 | 4 | Barcelona | |
| MF | Miguel Ángel Romero | 22 March 2008 | 5 | 0 | Real Betis | |
| FW | Igor Oyono | 7 February 2008 | 19 | 8 | Athletic Bilbao | |
| FW | Asier Bonel | 17 January 2008 | 10 | 7 | Osasuna | |
| FW | Alexis Ciria | 1 January 2008 | 10 | 4 | Sevilla | |
| FW | Toni Fernández | 15 June 2008 | 9 | 1 | Barcelona | |
| FW | Enzo Alves | 16 September 2009 | 0 | 0 | Real Madrid | |
Recent call-ups
The following players have also been called up to the squad within the last twelve months and remain eligible for selection.
| Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club | Latest call-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GK | Iker Rodríguez | 22 February 2008 | 5 | 0 | Barcelona | v. Italy, 23 January 2025 |
| DF | Unai Tapia | 30 August 2008 | 5 | 0 | Atlético Madrid | v. Japan, 14 December 2024 |
| DF | Guillermo González | 31 October 2008 | 3 | 0 | Cádiz | v. Italy, 23 January 2025 |
| DF | Ian Cruz | 1 January 2008 | 3 | 0 | Espanyol | v. Iceland, 5 November 2024 |
| DF | Pablo García | 23 January 2008 | 3 | 0 | Deportivo La Coruña | v. Italy, 9 September 2024 |
| DF | Roberto Rosado | 7 February 2008 | 3 | 0 | Cádiz | v. Denmark, 19 February 2025 |
| DF | Francisco Bailón | 19 February 2008 | 2 | 0 | Real Madrid | v. Japan, 14 December 2024 |
| DF | Gonzalo Navarro | 6 March 2008 | 2 | 0 | Real Madrid | v. Italy, 9 September 2024 |
| DF | Sebastián Salazar | 13 June 2008 | 1 | 0 | Getafe | v. Denmark, 19 February 2025 |
| MF | Iago Barreiros | 1 January 2008 | 12 | 3 | Celta Vigo | v. Denmark, 19 February 2025 |
| MF | Taufik Seidu | 20 January 2008 | 10 | 0 | Atlético Madrid | v. Denmark, 19 February 2025 |
| MF | Dani Fernández | 26 January 2008 | 8 | 0 | Tenerife | v. Denmark, 19 February 2025 |
| MF | Diego Lacosta | 16 February 2008 | 5 | 1 | Real Madrid | v. Denmark, 19 February 2025 |
| MF | Guillermo Anadón | 8 January 2008 | 4 | 1 | Villarreal | v. Japan, 14 December 2024 |
| MF | David Muñoz | 1 January 2008 | 4 | 0 | Espanyol | v. Iceland, 5 November 2024 |
| MF | Manu Montero | 8 November 2008 | 3 | 0 | Tenerife | v. Italy, 9 September 2024 |
| MF | Marco Company | 24 January 2009 | 2 | 0 | Real Madrid | v. Denmark, 19 February 2025 |
| MF | Ander Ezpeleta | 6 January 2008 | 1 | 0 | Athletic Bilbao | v. Japan, 14 December 2024 |
| FW | Adrián Pérez | 7 March 2008 | 10 | 1 | Real Madrid | v. Denmark, 19 February 2025 |
| FW | Sama Nomoko | 20 March 2008 | 5 | 2 | Barcelona | v. Japan, 14 December 2024 |
| FW | Òscar Gistau | 8 March 2008 | 4 | 2 | Barcelona | v. Japan, 14 December 2024 |
| FW | Juan Vacas | 22 February 2008 | 3 | 1 | Real Madrid | v. Iceland, 5 November 2024 |
| FW | Jaric Prat | 10 February 2009 | 2 | 0 | Chelsea | v. Italy, 23 January 2025 |
INJ Player withdrew from the squad due to an injury | ||||||
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Former squads
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See also
- Spain national football team
- Spain national under-23 football team
- Spain national under-21 football team
- Spain national under-20 football team
- Spain national under-19 football team
- Spain national under-18 football team
- Spain national under-16 football team
- Spain national under-15 football team
- Spain national youth football team
Head-to-head record
The following table shows Spain's head-to-head record in the FIFA U-17 World Cup.
| Opponent | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 7 | +0 | 40.00 |
| Australia | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | +0 | 0.00 |
| Brazil | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | −2 | 0.00 |
| Burkina Faso | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | +2 | 50.00 |
| Canada | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 100.00 |
| Cameroon | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 100.00 |
| Colombia | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 100.00 |
| Cuba | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | +5 | 100.00 |
| Egypt | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 100.00 |
| England | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | −3 | 0.00 |
| France | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 8 | −4 | 33.33 |
| Germany | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | +2 | 66.67 |
| Ghana | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 6 | −1 | 20.00 |
| Honduras | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | +2 | 100.00 |
| Iran | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | +2 | 100.00 |
| Japan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 100.00 |
| Malawi | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | +3 | 100.00 |
| Mali | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | +4 | 100.00 |
| Mexico | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | +0 | 50.00 |
| New Zealand | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | +13 | 100.00 |
| Niger | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | +4 | 100.00 |
| Nigeria | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | −3 | 0.00 |
| North Korea | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | +5 | 100.00 |
| Oman | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 100.00 |
| Portugal | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | +3 | 100.00 |
| Qatar | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 100.00 |
| Senegal | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 100.00 |
| Sierra Leone | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | +0 | 0.00 |
| South Korea | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | +1 | 100.00 |
| Syria | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 100.00 |
| Tajikistan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | +4 | 100.00 |
| Thailand | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | +6 | 100.00 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | +2 | 100.00 |
| United States | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | +3 | 100.00 |
| Uruguay | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | +1 | 50.00 |
| Uzbekistan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | +0 | 0.00 |
| Total | 58 | 36 | 10 | 12 | 131 | 71 | +60 | 62.07 |
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