The UAE U-17 national football team has qualified for the Round of 16 in AFC U-17 Asian Cup.
It secured a spot in the 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup.
This followed a 1-1 draw against Vietnam on Thursday evening.
The Story of UAE National Team Victory:
The match with Vietnam was held at King Fahd Sports City Stadium in Taif.
As part of the third and final round of Group B matches.
The Young Whites booked their ticket to the World Cup after raising their tally to four points.
Having previously defeated Australia 2-0 in the second round.
The top two teams from each of the four groups qualify for the Round of 16.
While the top eight teams from the tournament will earn spots to represent Asia at the 2025 U-17 World Cup in Qatar, where they will join host nation Qatar in a tournament featuring 48 teams.
UAE U-17 Squad – 2025 AFC U-17 Asian Cup
Here is the full squad list for the UAE U-17 national football team participating in AFC U-17 Asian Cup 2025:
Head Coach: Majed Al-Zaabi
Captain: Abdulla Rashed Abdulla Ali
Goalkeepers:
Mayed Mohamed (b. Jan 31, 2008) – Al-Wahda
Mohammed Nasser Ahmad Mohamed Bastaki (b. Feb 11, 2008) – Al-Wasl
Saeed Ali (b. Apr 18, 2009) – Sharjah
Defenders:
Houd Saleh (b. Nov 3, 2008) – Al-Jazira
Ahmed Ekramy (b. Oct 11, 2008) – Al-Jazira
Suhail Al-Noubi (b. Aug 10, 2008) – Al-Nasr
Fahad Khalil (b. Jan 25, 2008) – Al-Nasr
Salem Esam (b. Dec 2, 2008) – Al-Wasl
Humaid Ibrahim (b. 2008) – Club not specified
Midfielders:
- Mohammad Ahmad (b. Mar 31, 2008) – FC Shabab Al-Ahli Dubai Reserve
- Mohammed Salem (b. Sep 14, 2008) – Al-Nasr SC Youth
- Mohammed Bani (b. Aug 3, 2008) – Al-Nasr SC Youth
- Abdulla Mennad (b. Oct 2, 2008) – Sharjah Cultural Sports Club U17
- Abdulla Rashed Abdulla Ali (b. Mar 12, 2008) – Al-Ain FC U18
- Ali Al-Jasmi (b. Dec 4, 2008) – FC Shabab Al-Ahli Dubai Reserve
- Mohammad Mashmoom (b. Mar 31, 2008) – FC Shabab Al-Ahli Dubai Reserve
- Mohammed Saleh (b. Sep 14, 2008) – Al-Nasr SC Youth
- Mohammed Bani (b. Aug 3, 2008) – Al-Nasr SC Youth
- Abdullah Mennad (b. Oct 2, 2008) – Sharjah Cultural Sports Club U17
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Forwards:
- Mohamed Buti (b. Jan 30, 2008) – FC Shabab Al-Ahli Dubai Reserve
- Mayed Mubarak (b. Jan 21, 2008) – Al-Nasr SC Youth
- Faysal Al-Breiki (b. Sep 3, 2008) – Al-Wahda FC Abu Dhabi U17
- Hazaa Mahdi (b. Feb 10, 2008) – Al-Ain FC U17
- Jayden Adetiba (b. Jun 7, 2009) – Arsenal FC Youth
This talented group of young Emirati players has demonstrated exceptional skill and determination.<br />They secured the UAE National Team place in 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar.
Their journey through the AFC U-17 Asian Cup has been marked by impressive performances and a strong team spirit.
