# Jamaica national under-20 football team

The Jamaica national under-20 football team is the national under-20 football team representing Jamaica and is controlled by the Jamaica Football Federation. The team qualified for the FIFA U-20 World Cup in 2001, and was second placed in the Pan American Games in 2007. It has also taken part in the CONCACAF Under-20 Championship and the CFU U-20 Tournament.

## Qualification history

* 2001: Qualified for 2001 FIFA World Youth Championship
* 2003: Eliminated in CFU qualifying
* 2005: Eliminated 4th in Group B in CONCACAF Final round
* 2007: Eliminated 4th in Group 1 in CONCACAF Final round
* 2009: Eliminated 3rd in Group B in CONCACAF Final round
* 2011: Eliminated 3rd in Group A in CONCACAF Final round
* 2013: Eliminated in quarterfinals in CONCACAF Final round
* 2015: Eliminated 4th in Group A in CONCACAF Final round
* 2017: Eliminated in CFU First round
* 2018: Eliminated 2nd in Group B in CONCACAF Final round
* 2020: Cancelled due to COVID-19
* 2022: Eliminated in quarterfinals in CONCACAF Final round
* 2024: Eliminated 4th in Group A in CONCACAF Final round

## Honors

* Pan American Games:
** Runner-up (1): 2007

## Players
### Current squad

* The following players were called up for the 2024 CONCACAF U-20 Championship.
* Match dates: 19 July – 2 August 2024
* Caps and goals correct as of: 28 February 2024, after match against Bermuda
* Names in italics denote players who have been capped for the senior team.
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
| 1 | 1GK | Joshua Grant | (2007-05-27) 27 May 2007 (age 17) | 2 | 0 | New York Red Bulls II |
| 13 | 1GK | Taywane Lynch | (2006-01-19) 19 January 2006 (age 18) | 1 | 0 | Mount Pleasant |
| 2 | 2DF | Javin Williams | (2006-04-04) 4 April 2006 (age 18) | 0 | 0 | Reno |
| 3 | 2DF | Nahshon Bolt-Barrett | (2006-05-19) 19 May 2006 (age 18) | 1 | 0 | Arnett Gardens |
| 4 | 2DF | Romain Blake | (2005-07-14) 14 July 2005 (age 19) | 4 | 0 | Chicago Fire FC II |
| 5 | 2DF | Adrian Reid Jr | (2006-09-05) 5 September 2006 (age 18) | 2 | 0 | Cavalier |
| 6 | 2DF | Rashaun Small | (2005-01-23) 23 January 2005 (age 19) | 0 | 0 | Portmore United |
| 8 | 3MF | Makai Welch | (2005-10-04) 4 October 2005 (age 19) | 0 | 0 | Leyton Orient |
| 9 | 3MF | Fabian Reynolds | (2006-04-06) 6 April 2006 (age 18) | 0 | 0 | Wolverhampton |
| 12 | 3MF | Shadeko Wizzard | (2005-10-14) 14 October 2005 (age 19) | 0 | 0 | Arnett Gardens |
| 16 | 3MF | Brian Burkett | (2005-07-22) 22 July 2005 (age 19) | 2 | 0 | Dunbeholden |
| 17 | 3MF | Alexander Bicknell | (2005-02-14) 14 February 2005 (age 19) | 3 | 0 | Leixoes SC |
| 7 | 4FW | Dunsting Cohen | (2006-12-22) 22 December 2006 (age 18) | 2 | 0 | Vere United |
| 10 | 4FW | Orane Watson | (2006-11-11) 11 November 2006 (age 18) | 0 | 0 | Chapelton Maroons |
| 11 | 4FW | Nashordo Gibbs | (2006-04-14) 14 April 2006 (age 18) | 0 | 0 | Real Mona |
| 14 | 4FW | Ashton Gordon | (2007-04-14) 14 April 2007 (age 17) | 1 | 0 | Atlanta United |
| 20 | 4FW | Nyle Waugh | (2006-10-18) 18 October 2006 (age 18) | 1 | 0 | FC Dallas Academy |

### Technical staff

* Head Coach: Jerome Waite
* Asst. Coach: Rodolph Austin
* Goalkeeper Coach: Clive Wedderburn
* Technical Director: Wendell Downswell

## Previous results

The following is a list of matches played in the last 3 U-20 cycles as well as any games scheduled to take place in the future.

## Previous U20 players and staff
### 2018 CONCACAF final round squad

Squad named for final round.
Stats as of November 4, 2018 following match versus Nicaragua u20s.
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
| 1 | 1GK | Jeadine White | (2000-07-07) 7 July 2000 (age 24) | 2 | 0 | Cavalier F.C. |
| 2 | 2DF | Kimani Gibbons | (2000-05-29) 29 May 2000 (age 24) | 1 | 0 | Portmore United F.C. |
| 3 | 2DF | Trey Bennett | (1999-08-22) 22 August 1999 (age 25) | 1 | 0 | UWI F.C. |
| 4 | 3MF | Jeremy Verley | (2000-08-09) 9 August 2000 (age 24) | 1 | 0 | |
| 5 | 2DF | Jamoi Topey | (2000-01-13) 13 January 2000 (age 24) | 2 | 2 | Charleston Battery |
| 6 | 2DF | Damani Osei | (2000-10-21) 21 October 2000 (age 24) | 2 | 0 | Santa Clara Broncos |
| 7 | 3MF | Kaheem Parris | (2000-01-06) 6 January 2000 (age 24) | 0 | 0 | Koper |
| 8 | 4FW | Leonardo Fogarthy | (1999-03-07) 7 March 1999 (age 25) | 2 | 0 | Montego Bay United F.C. |
| 9 | 4FW | Nicque Daley | (2000-10-19) 19 October 2000 (age 24) | 2 | 1 | Cavalier F.C. |
| 10 | 3MF | Tyreek Magee | (1999-08-27) 27 August 1999 (age 25) | 2 | 0 | Eupen |
| 11 | 3MF | Tevin Rochester | (1999-02-06) 6 February 1999 (age 25) | 1 | 1 | Cavalier |
| 12 | 2DF | Maliek Howell | (1999-01-27) 27 January 1999 (age 25) | 2 | 0 | |
| 13 | 1GK | Tajay Griffiths | (2000-04-18) 18 April 2000 (age 24) | 0 | 0 | Harbour View F.C. |
| 14 | 2DF | Javain Brown | (1999-03-09) 9 March 1999 (age 25) | 2 | 0 | Vancouver Whitecaps |
| 15 | 3MF | Nathan Thomas | (1999-11-11) 11 November 1999 (age 25) | 2 | 0 | Tivoli Gardens F.C. |
| 16 | 2DF | Casseam Priestley | (2000-12-02) 2 December 2000 (age 24) | 1 | 0 | Harbour View F.C. |
| 17 | 3MF | Shandel Senior | (1999-02-28) 28 February 1999 (age 25) | 2 | 0 | Fraziers Whip |
| 18 | 3MF | Ricardo Mcintosh | (2000-11-16) 16 November 2000 (age 24) | 2 | 0 | Portmore United F.C. |
| 19 | 3MF | Leonardo Jibbison | (1999-01-14) 14 January 1999 (age 25) | 1 | 0 | Humble Lions F.C. |
| 20 | 1GK | St Michael Edwards | (1999-01-06) 6 January 1999 (age 25) | 0 | 0 | Cavalier F.C. |

### 2016 player pool

These are the players called in training camp for the 2016 CFU First round, caps updated on January 1, 2016.
| Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
| 1GK | George Brown | | 0 | 0 | Waterhouse F.C. |
| 2DF | Jahwahni Hinds | | 0 | 0 | Calabar |
| 2DF | Donovan Dawkins | | 0 | 0 | Jamaica College |
| 3MF | John Luca Levee | (1997-02-21) 21 February 1997 (age 27) | 4 | 0 | GPS Elite |
| 3MF | Siegel Knight | | 0 | 0 | Clarendon College |
| 3MF | Kevon Lambert | | 0 | 0 | Glenmuir |
| 3MF | Peter-Lee Vassell | | 0 | 0 | Indy Eleven |
| 3MF | Joseph DeZart II | | 0 | 0 | Philadelphia Union |
| 4FW | Jourdaine Fletcher | | 0 | 0 | Cornwall College |
| 4FW | Deshane Beckford | | 0 | 0 | Montego Bay United F.C. |
| 4FW | Nathaniel Adamolekun | (1998-08-28) 28 August 1998 (age 26) | 0 | 0 | Orlando City Academy |
| 4FW | Rodave Murray | | 0 | 0 | Waterhouse F.C. |
| 4FW | Shamar Nicholson | (1997-03-16) 16 March 1997 (age 27) | 3 | 0 | Charleroi |

### 2015 CONCACAF U20 final squad

This is the list for the 2015 CONCACAF U20 Championships, caps updated on January 11, 2014.
| Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
| 1GK | Nicholas Nelson | (1996-09-04) 4 September 1996 (age 28) | 3 | 0 | Georgia United |
| 1GK | Dane Chambers | (1995-06-16) 16 June 1995 (age 29) | 3 | 0 | Harbour View F.C. |
| 2DF | Malcolm Stewart | (1996-04-14) 14 April 1996 (age 28) | 4 | 0 | UNC Charlotte |
| 2DF | Javaun Waugh | (1995-11-16) 16 November 1995 (age 29) | 6 | 0 | Portmore United |
| 2DF | Shaquille Dyer | (1995-08-10) 10 August 1995 (age 29) | 5 | 0 | Arnett Gardens F.C. |
| 2DF | Rennico Clarke | (1995-08-26) 26 August 1995 (age 29) | 6 | 0 | Harbour View |
| 2DF | Nicholas Garel | (1995-02-10) 10 February 1995 (age 29) | 8 | 10 | Hope Pasture |
| 2DF | Roberto Johnson | (1995-09-23) 23 September 1995 (age 29) | 4 | 0 | Portmore United F.C. |
| 2DF | Allando Brown | (1996-09-27) 27 September 1996 (age 28) | 3 | 0 | Jamaica College |
| 2DF | Joel Cunningham | (1996-08-21) 21 August 1996 (age 28) | 2 | 0 | Wolmers Boys High School |
| 3MF | I'Ishmale Currie | (1996-06-06) 6 June 1996 (age 28) | 2 | 0 | Portmore United F.C. |
| 3MF | Martin Davis | (1996-10-11) 11 October 1996 (age 28) | 3 | 0 | Gżira United |
| 3MF | Luca Levee | (1997-02-21) 21 February 1997 (age 27) | 4 | 0 | Harbour View |
| 3MF | Isamnia Cohen | (1995-09-21) 21 September 1995 (age 29) | 2 | 0 | Manchester High School |
| 3MF | Cardel Benbow | (1995-06-03) 3 June 1995 (age 29) | 4 | 0 | Waterhouse F.C. |
| 4FW | Shamar Nicholson | (1997-03-16) 16 March 1997 (age 27) | 3 | 0 | Charleroi |
| 4FW | Junior Flemmings | (1996-01-16) 16 January 1996 (age 28) | 5 | 2 | Birmingham Legion |
| 4FW | Khallil Stewart | (1996-01-19) 19 January 1996 (age 28) | 2 | 0 | College of Charleston |
| 4FW | Michael Seaton | (1996-05-01) 1 May 1996 (age 28) | 2 | 2 | Viktoria Köln |
| 4FW | Daniel Roberts | (1995-05-30) 30 May 1995 (age 29) | 3 | 0 | Rivoli United F.C. |
| 4FW | Donja Smith | (1995-09-13) 13 September 1995 (age 29) | 3 | 2 | St. Elizabeth Technical High School |

### 2015 player pool

| Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
| 2DF | Kyle Smith | May 1995 (age 29) | 2 | 0 | Harbour View |
| 3MF | Ryan Miller | (1996-09-05) 5 September 1996 (age 28) | 3 | 2 | Cavalier F.C. |
| 3MF | Javon East | (1995-06-25) 25 June 1995 (age 29) | 1 | 0 | Portmore United |
| 3MF | Raffique Bryan | (1996-05-13) 13 May 1996 (age 28) | 1 | 0 | Arnett Gardens F.C. |

## Former coaches

* 1999 Clovis DeOlivera
* 2001 Clovis DeOlivera
* 2003 Wendell Downswell
* 2005 Wendell Downswell
* 2007 Dr Dean Weatherly
* 2009 Donovan Duckie
* 2011 Walter Gama
* 2013 Wendell Downswell
* 2015 Theodore Whitmore
* 2020-2022 Jerome Waite