The Bhutan national under-20 football team represents Bhutan in men's international under-20 football. The team is controlled by the governing body for football in Bhutan, the Bhutan Football Federation, which is a member of the Asian Football Confederation and the South Asian Football Federation.
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| Association | Bhutan Football Federation | ||
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| Confederation | AFC (Asia) | ||
| Sub-confederation | SAFF (South Asia) | ||
| Head coach | Hideharu Takahashi | ||
| Captain | Pema Zangpo Dorji | ||
| FIFA code | BHU | ||
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History
editThe team made their competitive debut in 2015 at the 2015 SAFF U-19 Championship. Their debut match was a 3–1 loss to Nepal. Club Brugge youth player Bimal Magar opened the scoring after ten minutes for the hosts, but Bhutan equalised straightaway through defender Sonam Tobgay.[1] They were unable to capitalise on this however as Magar, despite missing a penalty, went on to complete his hat-trick to seal victory for Nepal.[1] Bhutan manager Nawang Dendup said that the loss was due to his team defending too deep and not being able to match the speed of their opponents.[2]
Coaches
editCoaching staff
edit- As of 10 August 2024[citation needed]
| Position | Name |
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| Head coach |  Hideharu Takahashi
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| Assistant coach |  Tandin Dorji Tamang
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| Team manager | Sangay Wangchuk
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| Goalkeeper coach | Tshering Chopel
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| Physiotherapist | Yeshi Samdup
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| Media officer | Sonam Dorji
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| Team leader | Yeshi Tshering
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Current squad
editThe following squad was announced on 10 August 2024 for the 2024 SAFF U-20 Championship.[citation needed]
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | Rigzin Sonam Tenzin | 4 May 2005 | |||
| 2 | MF | Ugyen Wangchuk | 10 January 2006 | |||
| 3 | MF | Ugyen Dorji | 9 December 2006 | |||
| 4 | DF | Kinzang Tashi Tobden | 3 February 2005 | |||
| 5 | DF | Kinley Penjor | 11 January 2004 | |||
| 6 | DF | Jignam Seltob Dorji | 13 February 2005 | |||
| 7 | DF | Jetsuen Dorji | 4 August 2006 | |||
| 8 | DF | Pema Zangpo Dorji (captain) | 3 February 2005 | |||
| 9 | FW | Ngawang Chopel | 27 September 2005 | |||
| 10 | FW | Kingzang Tenzin | 3 December 2005 | |||
| 11 | FW | Jigme Namgyel | 13 August 2006 | |||
| 12 | FW | Tshetrim Pelzang | 30 December 2006 | |||
| 13 | FW | Kinley Gyeltshen | 3 May 2006 | |||
| 14 | MF | Rigzin Dorji | 8 January 2006 | |||
| 15 | MF | Sangay Chophel | 20 September 2006 | |||
| 16 | DF | Tenzin Lekdrup | 27 May 2006 | |||
| 17 | MF | Kelden Dorjee | 16 November 2005 | |||
| 18 | DF | Sangay Chophel | 11 March 2006 | |||
| 19 | MF | Kamal Uraon | 18 October 2006 | |||
| 20 | FW | Ngawang Sonam | 7 April 2006 | |||
| 22 | DF | Sonam Yeshey | 14 June 2006 | |||
| 23 | FW | Penjor Gyeltshen | 22 June 2006 |
Fixtures and results
editThe 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
2024
edit| 19 August 2024 SAFF U-20 Championship Group stage | Bhutan | 0–1 |  India | Lalitpur, Nepal |
| 15:00 UTC+05:45 | Report |
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Stadium: ANFA Complex Attendance: 223 Referee: Shyam Danuwar (Nepal) |
| 21 August 2024 SAFF U-20 Championship Group stage | Maldives  | 1–2 | Bhutan | Lalitpur, Nepal |
| 15:00 UTC+05:45 |
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Report |
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Stadium: ANFA Complex Attendance: 73 Referee: Bituraj Barua (Bangladesh) |
| 25 August 2024 SAFF U-20 Championship Semi-final | Nepal  | 1–1 (4–1 p) | Bhutan | Lalitpur, Nepal |
| 15:00 UTC+05:45 |
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Report |
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Stadium: ANFA Complex Referee: Senthil Nathan (India) |
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| 21 September 2025 AFC U-20 Asian Cup qualification | Guam  | 1–1 | Bhutan | Haiphong, Vietnam |
| 16:00 UTC+07:00 | Suzuki  42' |
Report | Tenzin 2' |
Stadium: Lạch Tray Stadium Attendance: 338 Referee: Ahmad Alaeddin (Lebanon) |
| 23 September 2025 AFC U-20 Asian Cup qualification | Bhutan | 0–5 |  Vietnam | Haiphong, Vietnam |
| 19:00 UTC+07:00 | Report |
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Stadium: Lạch Tray Stadium Attendance: 5,616 Referee: Amir Arab (Iran) |
| 25 September 2025 AFC U-20 Asian Cup qualification | Syria  | 1–0 | Bhutan | Haiphong, Vietnam |
| 16:00 UTC+07:00 | Alkalou 69' |
Report | Stadium: Lạch Tray Stadium Attendance: 121 Referee: Adam Kersey (Australia) |
| 29 September 2025 AFC U-20 Asian Cup qualification | Bhutan | 1–2 |  Bangladesh | Haiphong, Vietnam |
| 16:00 UTC+07:00 | Report |
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Stadium: Lạch Tray Stadium Referee: Tam Ping-wun (Hong Kong) |
Competitive record
editSAFF U-20 Championship
edit| SAFF U-20 Championship record | |||||||
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| Year | Round | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA |
| 2015 |
Group stage | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| 2017 |
Round-robin | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| 2019 |
Third place match | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 2022 |
Did not participate | ||||||
| 2023 |
Semi-finals | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| 2024 |
Semi-finals | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Total | 16 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 14 | 23 | |
References
edit- ^ a b "Nepal Under 19 3–1 Bhutan Under 19". goalnepal.com. Goal Nepal. 20 August 2015. Retrieved 21 August 2015.
- ^ "Bhutan U19 Coach Nawang Dendup: We Lost The Match Because My Players Played Too Deep". goalnepal.com. Goal Nepal. 20 August 2015. Retrieved 21 August 2015.