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Spain national under-19 football team

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Spain U-19
Shirt badge/Association crest
NicknameLa Rojita (The Little Red One)
AssociationReal Federación Española de Fútbol (RFEF)
ConfederationUEFA (Europe)
Head coachPaco Gallardo
Most capsYarek Gasiorowski (28)
Top scorerJuan Mata (12)
FIFA codeESP
First colours
Second colours
First international
 Spain 2–0 Switzerland 
(Monzón, Spain; 3 October 2001)
Biggest win
 Spain 8–1 Cyprus 
(Torrevieja, Spain; 28 May 2006)
Biggest defeat
 Turkey 3–0 Spain 
(Chiajna, Romania; 26 July 2011)
 England 3–0 Spain 
(Burton upon Trent, England; 24 March 2017)
Records for competitive matches only.
European Under-19 Championship
Appearances14 (first in 2002)
Best resultWinners (2002, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2019, 2024)
Spain national under-19 football team
Medal record
U-19 European Championship
Gold medal – first place 2002 Norway Team
Gold medal – first place 2004 Switzerland Team
Gold medal – first place 2006 Poland Team
Gold medal – first place 2007 Austria Team
Silver medal – second place 2010 France Team
Gold medal – first place 2011 Romania Team
Gold medal – first place 2012 Estonia Team
Gold medal – first place 2015 Greece Team
Gold medal – first place 2019 Armenia Team
Gold medal – first place 2024 Northern Ireland Team
Silver medal – second place 2025 Romania Team

The Spain national under-19 football team represents Royal Spanish Football Federation, the governing body for football in Spain, in international football at this age level. It is the most successful U-19 national team in Europe with twelve continental titles.

Competitive record

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UEFA European Under-19 Championship record Qualification record
Year Round GP W D* L GS GA GP W D* L GS GA
Norway 2002 Champions 4 3 1 0 8 2
Liechtenstein 2003 did not qualify 3 1 1 1 3 2
Switzerland 2004 Champions 5 4 1 0 13 5
Northern Ireland 2005 did not qualify 3 2 0 1 5 1
Poland 2006 Champions 5 4 1 0 17 5
Austria 2007 Champions 5 2 3 0 4 1
Czech Republic 2008 Group Stage 3 1 0 2 5 3
Ukraine 2009 Group Stage 3 1 0 2 3 4
France 2010 Runners-up 5 4 0 1 10 5
Romania 2011 Champions 5 4 0 1 16 6
Estonia 2012 Champions 5 3 2 0 11 6
Lithuania 2013 Semi-finals 4 3 0 1 7 4
Hungary 2014 did not qualify 3 2 0 1 6 4
Greece 2015 Champions 5 3 1 1 9 4 3 3 0 0 13 1
Germany 2016 did not qualify 3 1 1 1 3 3
Georgia (country) 2017 did not qualify 3 2 0 1 7 3
Finland 2018 did not qualify 3 1 1 1 5 4
Armenia 2019 Champions 5 3 2 0 7 3 6 5 1 0 17 3
2020 and 2021 were cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic
Slovakia 2022 did not qualify 5 2 3 0 15 8
Malta 2023 Semi-finals 4 2 1 1 9 4 5 3 2 0 13 0
Northern Ireland 2024 Champions 5 3 2 0 8 4 6 5 1 0 16 3
Romania 2025 Runners-up 5 4 0 1 15 7 3 2 1 0 8 4
Wales 2026 Group Stage 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 0 0 11 0
Total:15/21 9 Titles 68 44 14 10 142 63 - - - - - -

*Denotes draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

  • Gold background color indicates first-place finish. Silver background color indicates second-place finish.

Individual awards

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Spain's U-19 players have won individual awards at UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship tournaments.

Year Golden Player Golden Boot
Norway 2002 Fernando Torres Fernando Torres
Switzerland 2004 Juanfran
Poland 2006 Alberto Bueno Alberto Bueno
France 2010 Dani Pacheco
Romania 2011 Álex Fernández Álvaro Morata
Estonia 2012 Gerard Deulofeu Jesé
Greece 2015 Marco Asensio Borja Mayoral
Malta 2023 Víctor Barberá
Northern Ireland 2024 Iker Bravo
Romania 2025 Pablo García

Players

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Current squad

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The following players were named in the preliminary squad for the 2026 UEFA European Under-19 Championship to be played 28 June–11 July 2026.

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Club
1GK Manu González (2007-04-18) 18 April 2007 (age 19) Royal Spanish Football Federation Real Betis
1GK Símon García (2007-04-19) 19 April 2007 (age 19) Royal Spanish Football Federation CD Basconia
1GK Iker Rodríguez (2008-02-22) 22 February 2008 (age 18) Royal Spanish Football Federation Barcelona
1GK Pablo Mollà (2008-05-15) 15 May 2008 (age 18) Royal Spanish Football Federation Valencia

2DF Diego Aguado (2007-02-07) 7 February 2007 (age 19) Royal Spanish Football Federation Real Madrid
2DF Albert Navarro (2007-05-24) 24 May 2007 (age 19) Italian Football Federation Atalanta
2DF Mario Rivas (2007-03-16) 16 March 2007 (age 19) Royal Spanish Football Federation Real Madrid
2DF Alex Campos (2008-02-02) 2 February 2008 (age 18) Royal Spanish Football Federation Barcelona
2DF Ale Gomes (2008-02-14) 14 February 2008 (age 18) Royal Spanish Football Federation Real Zaragoza
2DF Anxo Rodríguez (2007-03-10) 10 March 2007 (age 19) Royal Spanish Football Federation Celta Vigo
2DF Álvaro Lezcano (2008-03-02) 2 March 2008 (age 18) Royal Spanish Football Federation Real Madrid
2DF Miguel Gil (2008-04-28) 28 April 2008 (age 18) Royal Spanish Football Federation Atlético Madrid
2DF Jorge Salinas (2007-04-03) 3 April 2007 (age 19) Royal Spanish Football Federation Racing Santander
2DF Iker Quintero (2008-01-27) 27 January 2008 (age 18) Royal Spanish Football Federation CD Basconia
2DF Xavi Espart (2007-05-21) 21 May 2007 (age 19) Royal Spanish Football Federation Barcelona
2DF Jesús Fortea (2007-03-26) 26 March 2007 (age 19) Royal Spanish Football Federation Real Madrid
2DF Nacho Pérez (2008-08-29) 29 August 2008 (age 17) Royal Spanish Football Federation Levante

3MF Thiago Pitarch (2007-08-03) 3 August 2007 (age 18) Royal Spanish Football Federation Real Madrid
3MF Guille Fernández (2008-06-18) 18 June 2008 (age 17) Royal Spanish Football Federation Barcelona
3MF Selton Sánchez (2007-02-20) 20 February 2007 (age 19) Royal Spanish Football Federation Athletic Bilbao
3MF Carlos Macià (2008-09-01) 1 September 2008 (age 17) Royal Spanish Football Federation Villarreal
3MF Nico Guillén (2008-01-30) 30 January 2008 (age 18) Royal Spanish Football Federation Sevilla
3MF Andrés Antañón (2007-01-22) 22 January 2007 (age 19) Royal Spanish Football Federation Celta Vigo
3MF Quim Junyent (2007-03-25) 25 March 2007 (age 19) Royal Spanish Football Federation Barcelona
3MF Dilan Zárate (2007-08-01) 1 August 2007 (age 18) Italian Football Federation Inter Milan
3MF Miguel Romero (2008-03-22) 22 March 2008 (age 18) Royal Spanish Football Federation Real Betis
3MF Dro Fernández (2008-01-12) 12 January 2008 (age 18) French Football Federation PSG
3MF Dani Fernández (2008-01-26) 26 January 2008 (age 18) Royal Spanish Football Federation Tenerife

4FW Ousmane Diallo (2007-06-12) 12 June 2007 (age 18) German Football Association Borussia Dortmund
4FW Hugo López (2007-03-04) 4 March 2007 (age 19) Royal Spanish Football Federation Villarreal
4FW Paco Cortés (2007-08-11) 11 August 2007 (age 18) Royal Spanish Football Federation Levante
4FW Joselillo Gaitán (2007-02-25) 25 February 2007 (age 19) Royal Spanish Football Federation Villarreal
4FW Alexis Ciria (2008-01-04) 4 January 2008 (age 18) Royal Spanish Football Federation Real Betis
4FW Manuel Ángel Castillo (2008-06-12) 12 June 2008 (age 17) Royal Spanish Football Federation Sevilla
4FW Jorge Pérez-Lafuente (2008-05-16) 16 May 2008 (age 18) Royal Spanish Football Federation Celta Vigo
4FW Daniel Yáñez (2007-03-28) 28 March 2007 (age 19) Royal Spanish Football Federation Real Madrid
4FW José Antonio Morante (2007-06-28) 28 June 2007 (age 18) Royal Spanish Football Federation Real Betis
4FW Miguel Cubo (2008-02-08) 8 February 2008 (age 18) Royal Spanish Football Federation Atlético Madrid
4FW Asier Bonel (2008-01-17) 17 January 2008 (age 18) Royal Spanish Football Federation Osasuna
4FW Rubén de Sá (2008-03-03) 3 March 2008 (age 18) Royal Spanish Football Federation Real Betis

Recent call-ups

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The following players have been called up within the last twelve months are still eligible for selection.

Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club Latest call-up
GK Manu González (2007-04-18) 18 April 2007 (age 19) 3 0 Spain Real Betis v.  Latvia, 25 March 2025
GK Fran Árbol (2006-06-30) 30 June 2006 (age 19) 1 0 Spain Granada v.  Romania, 15 October 2024
GK Yago Moreira (2006-04-29) 29 April 2006 (age 20) 1 0 Spain Villarreal v.  Romania, 15 October 2024

DF Héctor Fort (2006-08-02) 2 August 2006 (age 19) 6 0 Spain Barcelona v.  Latvia, 25 March 2025
DF Diego Aguado (2007-02-07) 7 February 2007 (age 19) 4 0 Spain Real Madrid v.  Latvia, 25 March 2025
DF Jesús Fortea (2007-03-26) 26 March 2007 (age 19) 4 0 Spain Real Madrid v.  Latvia, 25 March 2025
DF Víctor Valdepeñas (2006-10-20) 20 October 2006 (age 19) 3 0 Spain Real Madrid v.  Latvia, 25 March 2025
DF Buba Sangaré (2007-08-06) 6 August 2007 (age 18) 5 0 Italy Roma v.  Austria, 19 November 2024
DF Óscar Mesa (2006-07-03) 3 July 2006 (age 19) 3 0 Spain Real Madrid v.  Romania, 15 October 2024
DF Beñat Larrea (2006-02-12) 12 February 2006 (age 20) 2 0 Spain Athletic Bilbao v.  Norway, 17 February 2025
DF Óscar Masqué (2007-01-15) 15 January 2007 (age 19) 1 0 Spain Real Betis v.  Norway, 17 February 2025
DF Javier Gil (2006-05-03) 3 May 2006 (age 20) 1 0 Italy Juventus v.  Romania, 15 October 2024
DF Bruno Martínez (2006-06-19) 19 June 2006 (age 19) 1 0 Italy Juventus v.  Romania, 15 October 2024
DF Daniel Budesca (2006-05-27) 27 May 2006 (age 20) 1 0 Spain Villarreal v.  Italy, 15 January 2025
DF José Ángel López (2006-01-01) 1 January 2006 (age 20) 1 0 Spain Espanyol v.  Italy, 15 January 2025

MF Pau Prim (2006-02-22) 22 February 2006 (age 20) 7 1 Spain Barcelona v.  Italy, 15 January 2025
MF Guille Fernández (2008-06-18) 18 June 2008 (age 17) 7 0 Spain Barcelona v.  Italy, 15 January 2025
MF Juan Hernández (2007-07-21) 21 July 2007 (age 18) 3 0 Spain Barcelona v.  Romania, 15 October 2024
MF Aarón Martin (2006-11-24) 24 November 2006 (age 19) 2 0 Spain Tenerife v.  Norway, 17 February 2025
MF Jorge Castillo (2006-05-23) 23 May 2006 (age 20) 1 0 Spain Atlético Madrid v.  Norway, 17 February 2025
MF Joan Oleaga (2006-03-07) 7 March 2006 (age 20) 1 0 Spain Real Sociedad v.  Norway, 17 February 2025
MF Roberto Martín (2006-08-12) 12 August 2006 (age 19) 1 0 Spain Real Madrid v.  Romania, 15 October 2024
MF Hugo Burcio (2006-10-31) 31 October 2006 (age 19) 1 0 Spain Celta Vigo v.  Italy, 15 January 2025

FW Marc Guiu (2006-01-04) 4 January 2006 (age 20) 9 1 England Sunderland v.  Austria, 19 November 2024
FW Elijah Gift (2006-06-11) 11 June 2006 (age 20) 5 0 Spain Athletic Bilbao v.  Austria, 19 November 2024
FW Pablo López (2006-03-27) 27 March 2006 (age 20) 5 0 Spain Valencia v.  Norway, 17 February 2025
FW Ángel Arcos (2006-04-18) 18 April 2006 (age 20) 3 0 Spain Celta Vigo v.  Norway, 17 February 2025
FW Aimar Blázquez (2006-03-19) 19 March 2006 (age 20) 2 0 Spain Valencia v.  Norway, 17 February 2025
FW Arturo Rodríguez (2006-08-05) 5 August 2006 (age 19) 1 1 Spain Las Palmas v.  Italy, 15 January 2025

PRE Preliminary squad

Player records

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Top Appearances

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Players in bold are still active with the team.
Rank Player Club(s) Year(s) U-19 Caps
1 Yarek Gasiorowski Valencia 2022–2024 28
2 Aarón Ñíguez Valencia, Xerez, Iraklis 2006–2008 23
  Dani Muñoz Atlético Madrid 2023–2025 23
4 Emilio Nsue Mallorca 2006–2008 21
5 Jorge Pulido Atlético Madrid 2008–2010 20
  Juanmi Jiménez Málaga 2011–2012 20
7 Gerard Deulofeu Barcelona 2011–2012 19
  Juan Miranda Barcelona 2017–2019 19
9 César Azpilicueta Osasuna 2007–2008 18
  Daniel Aquino Murcia 2007–2009 18
  Carlos Fernández Sevilla 2013–2015 18
  Antonio Marín Almería 2013–2015 18
  Abel Ruiz Barcelona 2017–2019 18
  Aarón Martín Espanyol 2014–2016 18

Note: Club(s) represents the permanent clubs during the player's time in the Under-19s.

Top Goalscorers

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Players in bold are still active with the team.
Rank Player Club(s) Year(s) U-19 Goals
1 Juan Mata Real Madrid 2006–2007 12
2 Alberto Bueno Real Madrid 2006–2007 11
  Álvaro Morata Real Madrid 2010–2011 11
  Borja Mayoral Real Madrid 2014–2016 11
5 Ferran Torres Valencia 2018–2019 9
  Víctor Barberà Barcelona 2022–2023 9
7 Aarón Ñíguez Valencia, Xerez, Iraklis 2006–2008 8
  Pablo Sarabia Real Madrid, Getafe 2010–2011 8
  Juanmi Jiménez Málaga 2011–2012 8
  Marco Asensio Mallorca, Real Madrid 2014–2015 8
  Yarek Gasiorowski Valencia 2022–2024 8

Note: Club(s) represents the permanent clubs during the player's time in the Under-19s.

Former squads

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See also

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References

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