Squad
Ivor Pandurcurrent
Robert Murićcurrent
Dario Šimić1993–1993
Igor Tudor1993–1993
Ivan Jurić1993–1993
Ivan Leko1993–1993- Josip Šimić1993–1993
- Stjepan Tomas1993–1993
Boško Balaman1994–1994
Mario Galinović1994–1994
Stipe Pletikosa1994–1994
Goran Sablić1995–1996- Jurica Vranješ1995–1996
Ivan Turina1996–1996
Ivica Olić1996–1996- Marko Babić1996–1999
- Mate Bilić1996–1996
- Goran Rubil1998–1998
Ante Tomić1999–1999
Darijo Srna1999–2000
Dario Krešić2000–2001
Niko Kranjčar2000–2001- Hrvoje Čale2001–2002
Luka Modrić2001–2001
Nikola Pokrivač2001–2002
Josip Tadić2002–2003
Nikica Jelavić2002–2002
Vedran Ćorluka2002–2003
Anas Sharbini2003–2003
Ivan Strinić2003–2003- Josip Tadić2003–2003
Dejan Lovren2004–2005
Ivan Kelava2004–2005
Milan Badelj2004–2005
Nikola Kalinić2004–2005
Ivan Perišić2005–2005
Josip Pivarić2005–2005
Besart Abdurahimi2006–2006
Duje Čop2006–2006
Filip Ozobić2006–2008
Lovre Kalinić2006–2006
Andrej Kramarić2007–2008
Franko Andrijašević2007–2008
Ivan Lendrić2007–2008- Matej Jonjić2007–2008
Šime Vrsaljko2007–2009
Marko Livaja2008–2010
Matej Delač2008–2008- Nino Galović2008–2008
Jozo Šimunović2009–2011
Karlo Bručić2009–2009
Mateo Kovačić2009–2011
Oliver Zelenika2009–2010- Oliver Zelenika2009–2009
Simon Sluga2009–2010
Antonio Milić2010–2011
Ivica Ivušić2010–2011- Josip Elez2010–2011
Josip Radošević2010–2011
Dominik Livaković2011–2011
Mario Pašalić2011–2011
Marko Pjaca2011–2011
Tin Jedvaj2011–2011- Tomislav Kiš2011–2011
Alen Halilović2012–2013
Ante Ćorić2012–2013
Duje Ćaleta-Car2012–2013
Ivan Šunjić2012–2013
Ivo Grbić2012–2012- Ivo Grbić2012–2013
Borna Sosa2013–2015
Filip Benković2013–2013- Josip Posavec2013–2013
Nikola Vlašić2013–2013- Gabriel Vidović2020
This team is governed by the Croatian Football Federation, the main body for football in Croatia.
The team is colloquially known as the Mali vatreni, which translates to 'the little fiery ones.'
The Croatia national under-17 football team is a national association football team representing Croatia.
Biography
Overview
The Croatia national under-17 football team, known as the Mali vatreni, represents Croatia in international football competitions for players aged 17 and under. Governed by the Croatian Football Federation, the team is a member of both UEFA and FIFA, participating in various European and global tournaments. The team's colors reflect national symbols, featuring the iconic Croatian checkerboard and the tricolor of the country.
Achievements
Since its inception, the Mali vatreni have made significant strides in youth football. They have qualified for nine UEFA European Under-17 Championships, with their most notable achievement being a third-place finish in 2001. Additionally, they secured a fourth-place finish in 2005, showcasing their competitive spirit on the European stage. The team has also participated in five FIFA U-17 World Cups since Croatia's independence, with their best performance occurring in 2015 when they reached the quarter-finals.
Legacy
The Croatia national under-17 football team has played a crucial role in developing young talent for the national squad. Their participation in international tournaments not only highlights the potential of Croatian youth football but also serves as a stepping stone for future stars of the senior national team. The team's consistent presence in major competitions underscores its importance in the landscape of Croatian football, fostering a legacy of excellence and ambition among young players.
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Career & Clubs
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- Croatia
Archive
Passport
Identifiers & aliases
The Croatia national under-17 football team represents Croatia in international football matches for players aged 17 or under. It is governed by the Croatian Football Federation, the governing body for football in Croatia. It is a member of UEFA in Europe and FIFA in global competitions. The team's colours reference two national symbols: the Croatian checkerboard and the country's tricolour. They are colloquially referred to as the Mali vatreni. So far, the Mali vatreni qualified for nine UEFA European Under-17 Championships. Croatia's greatest success in the tournament was third place in 2001. The team also finished fourth in 2005. Croatia also participated in five FIFA U-17 World Cups since its independence, in 2001, 2013, 2015, 2025 and 2026, being eliminated in quarter-finals in 2015, its biggest success so far in this tournament.
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