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British Virgin Islands national football team

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British Virgin Islands
Nickname(s)The Nature Boys
AssociationBritish Virgin Islands Football Association
ConfederationCONCACAF (North America)
Sub-confederationCFU (Caribbean)
Head coachVacant
CaptainTroy Caesar
Most capsTroy Caesar (30)
Top scorerAvondale Williams (5)
Home stadiumA.O. Shirley Recreation Ground
FIFA codeVGB
First colours
Second colours
FIFA ranking
Current 207 Increase 1 (24 October 2024)[1]
Highest160 (March 2000, August–November 2002)
Lowest209 (March 2022)
First international
 Anguilla 0–1 British Virgin Islands 
(The Valley, Anguilla; October 1985)
Biggest win
 British Virgin Islands 6–0 Anguilla 
(Marigot, Saint Martin; 28 March 1990)
Biggest defeat
 Dominican Republic 17–0 British Virgin Islands 
(San Cristobal, Dominican Republic; 14 October 2010)

The British Virgin Islands national football team is the national team of the British Virgin Islands and is controlled by the British Virgin Islands Football Association.

They are members of both CONCACAF and FIFA.

History

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Early football games in the British Virgin Islands were between British Royal Navy crew, and expatriates. In 1968, the British Virgin Islands team was founded by a team of Royal Engineers, and soon after, in 1973 the British Virgin Islands Football Association was founded. In 1974, it was affiliated by FIFA.[3] The former Tottenham, Chelsea and Porto manager, Portuguese André Villas-Boas had his first job as Technical Director of the national team British Virgin Islands in 2000 and 2001.[4]

World Cup qualification

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In the qualifying rounds for the 2006 World Cup were drawn against St Lucia, and they were eliminated 10–0 on aggregate.[5]

In the qualifying rounds for the 2010 World Cup they were paired with the Bahamas. They lost on the away goals rule after a 3–3 draw over both legs. Both matches were actually played in the Bahamas, but British Virgin Islands were designated as the home team in the second match, which ended 2–2.[6] Despite going out of the competition in the first qualifying round, the British Virgin Islands were the only side to enter the 2010 FIFA World Cup to remain unbeaten through qualification and the finals tournament (although New Zealand was undefeated in the finals tournament, they did lose a game in qualification.)

In the qualifying rounds for the 2014 FIFA World Cup they were in the unusual position of being favorites to win their two-legged tie against neighbors U.S. Virgin Islands. However, after losing the first leg 2–0 and the return leg 2–1, the British Virgin Islands once again failed to advance to the next round.

The 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying rounds saw British Virgin Islands take on Dominica with both legs taking place in Dominica, with the first leg acting as BVI's 'home ground' due to the away goal ruling. Despite taking the lead twice, the Islanders fell to a 3–2 defeat at 'home' and drew 0–0 away, meaning that once again first round qualification remained elusive.

The 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying rounds saw British Virgin Islands again knocked out in the first round, having lost all four of their group matches without scoring a goal.

At the commencement of 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification, BVI advanced beyond the first round of qualifying for the first time in their history after beating the U.S. Virgin Islands 1–1 on aggregate after penalties.[7] In the second round, they were drawn into Group E with Guatemala, Dominica, Jamaica and the Dominican Republic.

Results and fixtures

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The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.

  Win   Draw   Loss   Fixture

2023

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12 October Nations League Dominica  1–1  British Virgin Islands Roseau, Dominica
18:00 UTC−4
  • Thomas 82'
Report Stadium: Windsor Park
Referee: Ricangel de Leça (Aruba)

2024

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26 March 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification British Virgin Islands  0–0 (a.e.t.)
(1–1 agg.)
(4–2 p)
 U.S. Virgin Islands Road Town, British Virgin Islands
15:00 UTC−4 Report Stadium: A. O. Shirley Recreation Ground
Referee: Ken Pennyfeather (Antigua and Barbuda)
Penalties
Note: 1–1 on aggregate. British Virgin Islands won 4–2 on penalties and advanced to the second round.
11 June 2026 World Cup qualification Dominican Republic  4–0  British Virgin Islands San Cristóbal, Dominican Republic
20:00 UTC−4
Report (FIFA)
Report (CONCACAF)
Stadium: Estadio Panamericano
Attendance: 1,100
Referee: Adonai Escobedo (Mexico)

Coaching history

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Players

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Current squad

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The following players were called up for the 2024–25 CONCACAF Nations League C match against St. Kitts and Nevis and Cayman Islands on 9 and 12 October 2024.[8]

Caps and goals correct as of 12 October 2024, after match against Cayman Islands.

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1GK Simon Cross (1985-09-26) 26 September 1985 (age 39) 2 0 British Virgin Islands Wolues FC
1GK Akeem Paddy (2009-01-19) 19 January 2009 (age 15) 0 0

2DF Troy Caesar (1994-05-13) 13 May 1994 (age 30) 34 3 British Virgin Islands Islanders FC
2DF Miguel Marshall (2002-04-11) 11 April 2002 (age 22) 25 0 England Poole Town
2DF Justin Smith (2003-04-11) 11 April 2003 (age 21) 17 1 British Virgin Islands One Love United
2DF Ikyjah Williams (2003-04-14) 14 April 2003 (age 21) 14 0 British Virgin Islands Rebels
2DF Jaden Abrams (2007-04-20) 20 April 2007 (age 17) 11 0 British Virgin Islands Virgin Gorda United
2DF T'Khoy Morton (2007-10-10) 10 October 2007 (age 17) 5 0 British Virgin Islands Virgin Gorda United
2DF Omari Simmons 2 0 England FCV Grace Dieu
2DF Momchil Yordanov (2007-02-28) 28 February 2007 (age 17) 1 0 England Eastbourne Borough

3MF Kristian Javier (1996-04-06) 6 April 1996 (age 28) 30 1 United States AC Commonwealth
3MF Luka Chalwell (2004-04-11) 11 April 2004 (age 20) 21 3 England Winchester City
3MF Johari Lacey (2004-01-08) 8 January 2004 (age 20) 8 0 British Virgin Islands Rebels
3MF Tai Thomas (2005-08-11) 11 August 2005 (age 19) 2 0 British Virgin Islands Wolues FC
3MF Levon Williams (2004-04-27) 27 April 2004 (age 20) 2 0 British Virgin Islands Virgin Gouda United
3MF Rush Broderick 0 0 British Virgin Islands Wolues FC

4FW Tyler Forbes (2002-04-18) 18 April 2002 (age 22) 28 4 England Poole Town
4FW Azarni Callwood (2006-09-21) 21 September 2006 (age 18) 8 0 British Virgin Islands Rebels
4FW Jaadon Quashie (2006-09-11) 11 September 2006 (age 18) 3 0 British Virgin Islands Virgin Gouda United
4FW Joel Mars (2007-02-16) 16 February 2007 (age 17) 1 0 British Virgin Islands Virgin Gouda United

Recent call-ups

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Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club Latest call-up
GK Frankie Beckles (2007-03-11) 11 March 2007 (age 17) 5 0 England Shrewsbury Town v.  Saint Kitts and Nevis; 10 September 2024
GK Mekhi Walters (2001-11-28) 28 November 2001 (age 22) 1 0 British Virgin Islands Virgin Gouda United v.  Saint Kitts and Nevis; 10 September 2024
GK Daniel Gilford (2001-03-03) 3 March 2001 (age 23) 8 0 British Virgin Islands Virgin Gouda United v.  Dominica; 16 November 2023

DF Taylor Scarff (2007-08-10) 10 August 2007 (age 17) 6 0 England Plymouth Parkway v.  Saint Kitts and Nevis; 10 September 2024
DF Alejandro Santos (2003-11-23) 23 November 2003 (age 20) 1 0 British Virgin Islands Wolues v.  Saint Kitts and Nevis; 10 September 2024
DF Giovanni Grant (2002-12-28) 28 December 2002 (age 21) 6 0 British Virgin Islands Virgin Gouda United v.  Dominican Republic; 12 June 2024
DF Carson Price (2001-03-14) 14 March 2001 (age 23) 2 0 United States Incarnate Word Cardinals v.  Dominican Republic; 12 June 2024
DF Sheldon Toney (2004-07-22) 22 July 2004 (age 20) 1 0 British Virgin Islands Virgin Gouda United v.  Dominica; 16 November 2023
DF Phillip Nelson (1988-04-14) 14 April 1988 (age 36) 14 0 British Virgin Islands Wolues v.  Dominica; 16 November 2023
DF Jerry Wiltshire (1996-02-04) 4 February 1996 (age 28) 14 2 England Hayes & Yeading United v.  Turks and Caicos Islands; 16 October 2023
DF Joshua Bertie (1996-10-09) 9 October 1996 (age 28) 15 1 England Winchester City v.  Turks and Caicos Islands; 16 October 2023

MF T'Sharne Gallimore (2000-08-20) 20 August 2000 (age 24) 23 1 England Chesham United v.  Saint Kitts and Nevis; 10 September 2024
MF Robert Green (1997-09-05) 5 September 1997 (age 27) 21 0 United States Baltimore City F.C. v.  Saint Kitts and Nevis; 10 September 2024
MF Adrian Padilla Adams (2006-02-15) 15 February 2006 (age 18) 4 0 British Virgin Islands Virgin Gouda United v.  Saint Kitts and Nevis; 10 September 2024

FW Denvin Jones (2004-01-24) 24 January 2004 (age 20) 2 0 British Virgin Islands Rebels v.  Saint Kitts and Nevis; 10 September 2024
FW Jhon Samuel (1984-05-08) 8 May 1984 (age 40) 8 0 British Virgin Islands One Love United v.  Dominica; 16 November 2023

  • INJ = Withdrew due to injury
  • PRE = Preliminary squad
  • TRA = Training player
  • WD = Withdrew (non-injury)
  • RET = Retired

Player records

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As of 10 September 2024[9]
Players in bold are still active with British Virgin Islands.

Most appearances

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Rank Player Caps Goals Career
1 Troy Caesar 30 3 2010–present
2 Kristian Javier 27 0 2016–present
3 Carlos Septus 25 1 2011–present
Tyler Forbes 25 4 2018–present
5 T'Sharne Gallimore 22 1 2018–present
Miguel Marshall 22 0 2019–present
7 Luka Chalwell 21 3 2021–Present
8 Trevor Peters 19 1 2010–2019
Robert Green 19 0 2018–Present
10 Andy Davis 17 0 2008–2015
Jamie Wilson 17 3 2018–present

Top goalscorers

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Rank Player Goals Caps Ratio Career
1 Avondale Williams 5 15 0.33 2000–2012
2 Jordan Johnson 4 8 0.5 2015–2018
Tyler Forbes 4 25 0.16 2018–present
4 Jairo Morris 3 5 0.6 2004
Jamie Wilson 3 17 0.18 2018–present
Luka Chalwell 3 21 0.14 2021–present
Troy Caesar 3 30 0.1 2010–present
8 Henroy Mitchell 2 2 1 2010
Michael Huggins 2 2 1 2002
Bailey Rowe 2 5 0.4 2018–2019
Peterson Azille 2 6 0.33 2000–2004
Garret Ferron 2 6 0.33 2000–2004
Venton James 2 8 0.25 2004–2008
Rohan Lennon 2 13 0.15 2000–2008
Jerry Wiltshire 2 16 0.13 2019–present

Competitive record

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FIFA World Cup

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FIFA World Cup Qualification
Year Round Position Pld W D* L GF GA Pld W D L GF GA
1930 to 1998 Not a FIFA member Not a FIFA member
South Korea Japan 2002 Did not qualify 2 0 0 2 1 14
Germany 2006 2 0 0 2 0 10
South Africa 2010 2 0 2 0 3 3
Brazil 2014 2 0 0 2 1 4
Russia 2018 2 0 1 1 2 3
Qatar 2022 4 0 0 4 0 19
Canada Mexico United States 2026 To be determined 4 0 2 2 1 8
Morocco Portugal Spain 2030 To be determined
Saudi Arabia 2034
Total 0/6 18 0 5 14 9 62

CONCACAF Gold Cup

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CONCACAF Gold Cup record
Year Round Position Pld W D* L GF GA
United States 1991 Did not qualify
Mexico United States 1993
United States 1996 Withdrew
United States 1998 Did not qualify
United States 2000
United States 2002
Mexico United States 2003
United States 2005
United States 2007 Withdrew
United States 2009 Did not qualify
United States 2011
United States 2013
Canada United States 2015
United States 2017
Costa Rica Jamaica United States 2019
United States 2021
Canada United States 2023
Total 0/17

CONCACAF Nations League

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CONCACAF Nations League record
League Finals
Season Division Group Pld W D* L GF GA P/R Finals Result Pld W D L GF GA Squad
2019–20 C B 4 0 0 4 5 15 Same position United States 2021 Ineligible
2022–23 C D 4 0 2 2 3 11 Same position United States 2023
2023–24 C B 4 1 2 1 7 6 Same position United States 2024
2024–25 C C To be determined 2025
Total 12 1 4 7 15 32 Total 0 Titles

Caribbean Cup

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Caribbean Cup record
Year Round Position Pld W D* L GF GA
Barbados 1989 Did not qualify
Trinidad and Tobago 1990
Jamaica 1991
Trinidad and Tobago 1992
Jamaica 1993
Trinidad and Tobago 1994
Cayman Islands Jamaica 1995 Withdrew
Trinidad and Tobago 1996 Did not enter
Antigua and Barbuda Saint Kitts and Nevis 1997 Did not qualify
Jamaica Trinidad and Tobago 1998
Trinidad and Tobago 1999
Trinidad and Tobago 2001
Barbados 2005
Trinidad and Tobago 2007 Withdrew
Jamaica 2008 Did not qualify
Martinique 2010
Antigua and Barbuda 2012
Jamaica 2014
Martinique 2017
Total 0/19

References

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  1. ^ "The FIFA/Coca-Cola Men's World Ranking". FIFA. 24 October 2024. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
  2. ^ Elo rankings change compared to one year ago. "World Football Elo Ratings". eloratings.net. 16 October 2024. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
  3. ^ "About Us". Archived from the original on 13 May 2013. Retrieved 19 May 2013.
  4. ^ Virgin Islands recall their days in the sun under former coach Archived 20 December 2017 at the Wayback Machine – Independent
  5. ^ St. Lucia flogs BVI 9–0 in World Cup qualifier Archived May 6, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
  6. ^ "2018 FIFA World Cup Russia – Qualifiers – North, Central America and Caribbean – All Matches". FIFA.com. 8 February 2017. Archived from the original on 29 November 2007. Retrieved 1 March 2017.
  7. ^ "British Virgin Islands and Anguilla progress for the first time". FIFA. 27 March 2024.
  8. ^ @bvi_fa (13 October 2024). "Here we go!" – via Instagram.
  9. ^ "British Virgin Islands". National Football Teams.
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