Francesco Macri Names 29-Man Squad for First Malta U19 Test Against Liechtenstein
Newly appointed Malta Under-19 Head Coach Francesco Macri has selected a 29-player squad for the upcoming international friendly double-header away against Liechtenstein.
The fixtures mark Macri’s first international window in charge of the Malta U19 national team since taking the helm in July 2026. He will be assisted on the sidelines by Herman Bugeja.
Both international friendlies will be held at the Rheinwiese Schaan in Liechtenstein:
- Match 1: Saturday, September 26, 2026 – Kick-off at 18:00 CET
- Match 2: Monday, September 28, 2026 – Kick-off at 16:00 CET
Macri’s selection features a mix of domestic talent from the Maltese Premier League system alongside key overseas-based call-ups, including goalkeeper Vincent Tabone (Lausanne Sport), midfielder Caden Tanti (Genoa CFC), midfielder Pierre Kelyan Poulangoye (Istres FC), and forward Gunner Elliott (Chesterfield FC).
Full Malta U19 Squad
Goalkeepers: Vincent Tabone (Lausanne Sport – SUI), Adam Newell (Pietà Hotspurs FC), Alexey Micallef (Floriana FC), Deasin El Hazzewi (Birkirkara FC).
Defenders: Andreas Vella (Melita FC), Ryan Debono (Mosta FC), Keerin Formosa (Valletta FC), Ben Gaerty (Tarxien Rainbows FC), Dale Vella (Hibernians FC), Aeneas Farrugia (Mosta FC), Sky Chetcuti (Valletta FC), Sami Abo Assar (Pietà Hotspurs FC), Gianluca Cauchi (St Andrews FC).
Midfielders: Caden Tanti (Genoa CFC – ITA), Jack Camilleri (St Andrews FC), Matteas Caruana (Dingli Swallows FC), Luke Cini (Pietà Hotspurs FC), Benjamin Flavell (Hibernians FC), Pierre Kelyan Poulangoye (Istres FC – FRA), Luke Urpani (Mosta FC), Zyas Vella Newell (Floriana FC), Daniel Pawley (Melita FC).
Forwards: Denzel Attard (Floriana FC), Luca Baldacchino (St Andrews FC), Ethan Brincat Winters (Sliema Wanderers FC), Scott Camilleri (Ħamrun Spartans FC), Gunner Elliott (Chesterfield FC – ENG), Matteo Paolo Grech (Valletta FC), Jaylen Zarb (Pietà Hotspurs FC).
