Coach Jonathan Holland has revealed the 20-player squad that will represent Malta in the upcoming UEFA Boys U15 Development Tournament.
Taking place over six days at the Centenary Stadium in Ta’ Qali, Malta will compete against teams from Gibraltar, Estonia, and Kosovo. The fixtures include a match against Gibraltar on Tuesday, October 1st at 10:00 AM, Estonia on Thursday, October 3rd at 1:30 PM, and Kosovo on Sunday, October 6th at 10:00 AM. All matches will be streamed live on the Malta FA’s YouTube channel.
These UEFA development tournaments are designed to foster player growth rather than focus solely on competition. They provide national associations with an opportunity to give young players valuable international experience through high-intensity matches, while also preparing teams for UEFA U17 qualifiers.
The squad selected by Coach Jonathan Holland includes:
Goalkeepers – Deyan Gatt (Valletta FC), Noah Mulholland (Hibernians FC).
Defenders – Adam Miceli (San Ġwann FC), Matteo Mangion (Ħamrun Spartans FC), Jake Bonnici (Pieta’ Hotspurs FC), Liam Gatt (Hibernians FC), Kaiden Grixti (Hibernians FC), Giorgio Cristauro (Pieta’ Hotspurs FC).
Midfielders – Nicholas Busuttil (Melita FC), Kayden Hili (Valletta FC), Robbie Formosa (Hibernians FC), Jayden Roe (Hibernians FC), Ayrem Aquilina (Valletta FC), Sean Farrugia (Shelbourne FC – IRL).
Forwards – Cole Zerafa (Hibernians FC), Luke Buttigieg (Luxol St Andrews FC), Kenzil Vella (Hibernians FC), Fionn Dullard (Mosta FC), Lukas Wright (Queens Park Rangers – ENG), Rhys Vassallo (San Ġwann FC).
