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Haiti’s U-17 football team is set to compete in the 2025 Concacaf U-17 Men’s Qualifiers, a crucial tournament that will determine which eight teams advance to the FIFA U-17 World Cup. Coach Eddy César has announced a 21-player squad that will represent the country in Group E, hosted in Guatemala.
This year’s tournament marks a significant shift, as Concacaf introduces a new single-round format. A total of 35 national teams are divided into eight groups, with only the top team from each group securing a spot in the 2025 FIFA U-17 Men’s World Cup.
Haiti is placed in Group E, where it will face Guatemala, Antigua & Barbuda, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. The team must finish first in the group to qualify, making every match a must-win encounter.
Haiti’s Final Squad for the Tournament
Goalkeepers:
- Gene Clifford (Cosmopolites)
- Dor Rotnelson (Lég-A)
- Valcourt Ritchie Kerly (Defensors)
Defenders:
- Djovenson Jean Jean (Exafoot FC)
- Dieulvenson Kenson Reziel (Violette AC)
- Wawson Thermory (Cosmopolites)
- Ashur Alciné (Les Cayes FC)
- Nickel Beauvais (Cosmopolites)
- Mederick Zamot (Lég-A)
Midfielders:
- Mickael Joseph (Exafoot FC)
- Theo Lacombe (CE Sabadell FC)
- Djoulby Sainte Jean Philippe (Mercure FC)
- Rolf Casillas Kensly Julien (Exafoot FC)
Forwards:
- Franco Celestin (Mount Pleasant Academy)
- Emerson Laise (Mount Pleasant Academy)
- Bens Neider Jr Eliscar (Violette AC)
- Darby Jean (Violette AC)
- Djabezn Jacquot (Aigle Noir AC)
- Mickael Pierre (Orlando City Academy)
A Tournament with Rich History
The Concacaf U-17 Men’s Qualifiers have long been a stepping stone for young players aiming to reach the global stage. Since 1983, the competition has produced some of the region’s best football talents. Mexico remains the most successful nation with nine titles, followed by the United States (three), Costa Rica (one), and Cuba (one).
For Haiti, this tournament represents both a challenge and an opportunity. With a squad composed of local and internationally based players, the team will look to make history by qualifying for the U-17 World Cup in a revamped format.
The tournament will run from February 7 to 16, 2025, with matches across six venues. Haiti’s group matches in Guatemala will test the team’s ability to perform under pressure. The goal is clear—win the group and qualify for the FIFA U-17 Men’s World Cup.
As the competition nears, Haiti’s young talents are preparing to showcase their skills and represent the country with pride on the international stage.
