Daniel Graskoski (Melbourne Victory FC) and Lachlan Charles (Melbourne City FC) have been required to stay in Australia and support their respective teams’ Isuzu UTE A-League Men Grand Final preparations, and due to Australia’s match schedule would not be able to participate in the tournament.
Jai Ajanovic (Central Coast Mariners FC) has been called in from Trevor Morgan’s U20 squad playing in South America, alongside Sonny Inzalaco (Perth RedStar FC).
The UEFA Friendship Cup – now in its second year – aims to bring together talented young players from all corners of the globe to form connections across communities, while gaining experience in international football.
With all national teams committed to activity in the June Men’s FIFA International Window, Football Australia has opted to commence the new cycle of the U20s program to face the likes of Argentina, France, Japan, Portugal, Senegal, USA and Uruguay.
The UEFA Friendship Cup offers the 2027 U20 group early exposure to a national team environment, as well as invaluable international minutes in conditions and against opposition that will lay a strong foundation for the 2027 U20 FIFA World Cup cycle.
The tournament will be conducted in a two-group format with all participating teams guaranteed four matches, which include three Group games, and a crossover fixture based on the final Group standings.
Australia have been drawn into Group A alongside Argentina, France and the USA.
The squad will be led by current Subway Young Socceroos Assistant Coach, Richard Garcia, with a view to embedding the standards and playing principles the squad can expect to find in the U20 program.
All matches at the UEFA Friendship Cup 2025 will be streamed live on UEFA’s YouTube channel and on UEFA TV.
AUSTRALIA U18s SQUAD | UEFA FRIENDSHIP CUP 2025 | 30 MAY – 11 JUNE 2025Name
Position
Current Club
Junior Club/Member Federation/Country
Jai AJANOVIC
Goalkeeper
Central Coast Mariners FC, Australia
Gymea United FC / Football NSW
Max ANASTASIO
Midfielder
Venezia FC, Italy
Marconi Stallions FC / Football NSW
Rylan BROWNLIE
Forward
Crystal Palace FC, England
Moreton City Excelsior FC / Football QLD
Harry CRAWFORD
Forward
Adelaide United FC, Australia
Elizabeth Vale SC / Football SA
Arthur DE LIMA
Forward
Central Coast Mariners FC, Australia
Brisbane City FC / Football QLD
Haine EAMES
Midfielder
Central Coast Mariners FC, Australia
Camden Haven Redbacks FC / NNSW Football
Alexander GARBOWSKI
Defender
BK Hacken, Sweden
Subiaco FC / Football West
Alessio GENOVA
Midfielder
Cittadella FC
Mongo FC / Football NSW
Lucas HERRINGTON
Defender
Brisbane Roar FC, Australia
Toowong FC / Football QLD
Sonny INZALACO
Goalkeeper
Perth RedStar FC, Australia
Perth RedStar FC / Football West
Dylan LEONARD
Defender
Western United FC, Australia
Middle Park FC / Football VIC
Jetzen LOPEZ
Midfielder
S.C. Braga
Marconi Stallions FC / Football NSW
Quinn MACNICOL
Midfielder
Brisbane Roar FC, Australia
Rochedale Rovers FC / Football QLD
Medin MEMETI
Forward
Melbourne City FC, Australia
Dandenong Thunder FC / Football VIC
Marcus NEILL
Forward
Sunderland AFC, England
Langho Juniors FC / England
Richard NKOMO
Defender
Western Sydney Wanderers, Australia
South West Wanderers FC / Football NSW
James OVERY
Defender
Manchester United FC, England
Joondalup City FC / Football West
Xavier SMITH
Defender
Crewe Alexandria FC, England
MSC Eastham / England
Tyler WILLIAMS
Defender
Sydney FC, Australia
Castle Hill United FC Football NSW
Lawrence WONG
Midfielder
Melbourne City FC, Australia
Manningham FC / Football VIC
AUSTRALIA U18s MATCH SCHEDULE | UEFA FRIENDSHIP CUP 2025 | 30 MAY – 11 JUNE 2025
Australia U18s v Argentina U18s
Sunday, 1 June 2025
Colovray Sports Centre, Nyon
Kick-off: 10.30am local / 6.30pm AEST
France U18s v Australia U18s
Wednesday, 4 June 2025
Colovray Sports Centre, Nyon
Kick-off: 3.30pm local / 11.30pm AEST
Australia U18s v United States U18s
Saturday, 7 June 2025
Colovray Sports Centre, Nyon
Kick-off: 11.00am local / 7.00pm AEST
Australia U18s v TBC
Tuesday, 10 June 2025
Colovray Sports Centre, Nyon
Kick-off: TBC