16-Year-Old Prodigy Named in Malta’s Explosive 29-Man Nations League Squad.

MALTA boss Emilio De Leo has dropped a major selection bombshell after naming 16-year-old wonderkid Jayden Roe in a mega 29-player provisional squad!

The national side is gearing up for a high-stakes, four-game marathon as they launch their 2026/27 UEFA Nations League campaign in League D against Andorra and Gibraltar.

And all eyes are on Hibernians FC teenage prodigy Jayden Roe—born in 2010—who has earned his dream first-ever senior call-up following a meteoric rise through Malta’s youth ranks.

⚡ 16-YEAR-OLD JAYDEN ROE’S DREAM SENIOR CHANCE

Rising star Roe, who turns heads with his flair in midfield, has represented Malta at U15, U16, and U17 levels and recently smashed his way into Hibernians’ first-team setup.

Now, De Leo is putting his trust in the youngster for the crucial autumn international window!

The squad also sees the heroic return of Ryan Camenzuli (Ħamrun Spartans), who missed June’s international fixtures through injury. However, Birkirkara’s Aleandro Garzia drops out injured, while key man Joseph Mbong serves a one-game suspension for the Nations League opener.

📅 MALTA’S FOUR-GAME INTERNATIONAL MARATHON

  • Thursday, 24th September: Andorra vs Malta (UEFA Nations League)
  • Sunday, 27th September: Malta vs Liechtenstein (International Friendly)
  • Thursday, 1st October: Malta vs Gibraltar (UEFA Nations League)
  • Sunday, 4th October: Malta vs Andorra (UEFA Nations League)

Coming off an uplifting 2-0 victory over Azerbaijan in June, Malta will kick off their campaign away in Andorra before returning home for three back-to-back clashes.

📋 FULL 29-PLAYER MALTA PROVISIONAL SQUAD

  • Goalkeepers: Henry Bonello (Sliema Wanderers FC), Rashed Al Tumi (Birkirkara FC), James Sissons (Chesterfield FC – ENG).
  • Defenders: Zach Muscat (Birkirkara FC), Juan Carlos Corbalan (Marsaxlokk FC), Ryan Camenzuli (Ħamrun Spartans FC), Kurt Shaw (Hibernians FC), Enrico Pepe (Marsaxlokk FC), Jean Borg (Sliema Wanderers FC), Kean Scicluna (Ħamrun Spartans FC), Gabriel Mentz (Gżira United FC), Carlo Zammit Lonardelli (Floriana FC), Myles Beerman (Floriana FC).
  • Midfielders: Matthew Guillaumier (Ħamrun Spartans FC), Brandon Diego Paiber (Valletta FC), Alexander Satariano (Sliema Wanderers FC), Jake Azzopardi (Valletta FC), Teddy Teuma (Sliema Wanderers FC), Adam Magri Overend (Sliema Wanderers FC), Jayden Roe (Hibernians FC).
  • Forwards: Joseph E. Mbong (Hibernians FC)*, Paul Mbong (Floriana FC), Ilyas Chouaref (Sion FC – SUI), Jake Grech (Ħamrun Spartans FC), Irvin Cardona (AS Saint-Étienne – FRA), Basil Tuma (Aldershot Town – ENG), Kevin Cannavò (La Spezia Calcio – ITA), Keyon Ewurum (Valletta FC), Andrea Zammit (Valletta FC).

*Joseph Mbong suspended for Andorra match.

Can 16-year-old Jayden Roe make history on the international stage? The 2026/27 Nations League journey begins now! 🇲🇹⚽