The Tonga national football team represents the country of Tonga in international association football. It is fielded by Tonga Football Association, the governing body of football in Tonga, and competes as a member of the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC), which encompasses the countries of Oceania. Tonga played their first international match on 29 August 1979 in an 8–0 loss to Tahiti in Suva.[1]
Tonga have competed in numerous competitions, and all players who have played in at least one international match, either as a member of the starting eleven or as a substitute, are listed below. Each player's details include his playing position while with the team, the number of caps earned and goals scored in all international matches, and details of the first and most recent matches played in. The names are initially ordered by number of caps (in descending order), then by date of debut, then by alphabetical order. All statistics are correct up to and including the match played on 18 July 2019.
Key
edit- Position
- Playing positions are listed according to the tactical formations that were employed at the time.
- Caps and goals
- Caps and goals comprise those in the FIFA World Cup and OFC Nations Cup, Polynesia Cup, their associated qualification matches, as well as Pacific Games, Pacific Mini Games matches and international friendly matches.
| GK | Goalkeeper |
|---|---|
| DF | Defender |
| MF | Midfielder |
| FW | Forward |
Players
edit| Player | Pos. | Caps | Goals | Debut | Last or most recent match | Ref. | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Opponent | Date | Opponent | |||||
| Kilifi Uele | MF | 26 | 3 | 11 November 1996 |  Cook Islands
|
14 December 2017 |  Vanuatu
|
[2] |
| Unaloto Feao | MF | 17 | 7 | 7 April 2001 |  Samoa
|
12 December 2017 |  Fiji
|
[3] |
| Lafaele Moala | FW | 16 | 1 | 1 July 2003 |  Papua New Guinea
|
4 September 2015 | Samoa
|
[4] |
| Folio Moeaki | DF | 15 | 1 | 10 May 2004 |  Solomon Islands
|
4 September 2015 | Samoa
|
[5] |
| Siu'a Ma'amaloa | MF | 14 | 1 | 7 April 2001 | Samoa
|
19 May 2004 |  New Caledonia
|
[6] |
| Sione Uhatahi | DF | 14 | 1 | 27 August 2007 | Solomon Islands
|
18 July 2019 | Papua New Guinea
|
[7] |
| Mark Uhatahi | MF | 11 | 3 | 1 July 2003 | Papua New Guinea
|
2 September 2015 |  American Samoa
|
[8] |
| Kamaliele Papani | MF | 11 | 0 | 3 July 2003 | New Caledonia
|
15 July 2019 | Vanuatu
|
[9] |
| Hemaloto Polovili | FW | 11 | 0 | 19 August 2015 | Fiji
|
18 July 2019 | Papua New Guinea
|
[10] |
| Viliami Taufahema | GK | 10 | 0 | 11 November 1996 | Cook Islands
|
7 July 2003 |  Tahiti
|
[11] |
| Kava Huihahau | DF | 10 | 0 | 1 July 2003 | Papua New Guinea
|
29 August 2007 | Samoa
|
[12] |
| Ilalio Leakona | DF | 9 | 0 | 27 August 2007 | Solomon Islands
|
12 December 2017 | Fiji
|
[13] |
| Fineasi Palei | MF | 9 | 0 | 22 November 2011 | American Samoa
|
18 July 2019 | Papua New Guinea
|
[14] |
| Lotima Taufoou | DF | 9 | 0 | 19 August 2015 | Fiji
|
14 December 2017 |  Tuvalu
|
[15] |
| Timote Moleni | MF | 8 | 2 | 11 November 1996 | Cook Islands
|
16 April 2001 | Fiji
|
[16] |
| Solomone Moa | MF | 8 | 0 | 7 April 2001 | Samoa
|
19 May 2004 | New Caledonia
|
[17] |
| Filisione Taufahema | DF | 8 | 2 | 7 April 2001 | Samoa
|
16 March 2002 | New Caledonia
|
[18] |
| Ipeni Fonua | MF | 8 | 1 | 14 April 2001 | American Samoa
|
15 May 2004 | Cook Islands
|
[19] |
| Heneli Saafi | GK | 8 | 0 | 10 May 2004 | Solomon Islands
|
4 September 2015 | Samoa
|
[20] |
| Soakai Vea | FW | 8 | 0 | 19 August 2015 | Fiji
|
14 December 2017 | Tuvalu
|
[21] |
| Siuloa Fahina | DF | 8 | 0 | 2 December 2017 | Solomon Islands
|
18 July 2019 | Papua New Guinea
|
[22] |
| Vai Lutu | MF | 8 | 0 | 2 December 2017 | Solomon Islands
|
18 July 2019 | Papua New Guinea
|
[23] |
| Laulea Taufa | MF | 8 | 0 | 2 December 2017 | Solomon Islands
|
18 July 2019 | Papua New Guinea
|
[24] |
| Teu Fakava | FW | 7 | 1 | 7 April 2001 | Samoa
|
7 July 2003 | Tahiti
|
[25] |
| Lokoua Taufahema | MF | 7 | 5 | 7 April 2001 | Samoa
|
26 November 2011 | Cook Islands
|
[26] |
| Sitenilesili Mafi | DF | 7 | 0 | 1 July 2003 | Papua New Guinea
|
19 May 2004 | New Caledonia
|
[27] |
| Pio Palu | MF | 7 | 0 | 27 August 2007 | Solomon Islands
|
26 November 2011 | Cook Islands
|
[28] |
| Malakai Savieti | FW | 7 | 1 | 27 August 2007 | Solomon Islands
|
26 November 2011 | Cook Islands
|
[29] |
| Samisoni Mafi | DF | 7 | 0 | 22 November 2011 | American Samoa
|
4 September 2015 | Samoa
|
[30] |
| Mahe Malafu | GK | 7 | 0 | 2 December 2017 | Solomon Islands
|
18 July 2019 | Papua New Guinea
|
[31] |
| Penieli Moa | FW | 6 | 1 | 15 November 1996 | Samoa
|
12 March 2002 | American Samoa
|
[32] |
| Halapu'a Falepapalangi | DF | 6 | 0 | 7 April 2001 | Samoa
|
16 March 2002 | New Caledonia
|
[33] |
| Makatu'u Moeaki | DF | 6 | 0 | 1 July 2003 | Papua New Guinea
|
19 May 2004 | New Caledonia
|
[34] |
| Sione Tovo | MF | 6 | 0 | 29 August 2007 | Samoa
|
24 November 2011 | Samoa
|
[35] |
| Sione Teu | DF | 6 | 0 | 22 November 2011 | American Samoa
|
2 September 2015 | New Caledonia
|
[36] |
| Salesi Lanisi | DF | 5 | 0 | 11 November 1996 | Cook Islands
|
9 March 2002 | Samoa
|
[37] |
| Kaisani Uhatahi | FW | 5 | 1 | 9 April 2001 |  Australia
|
3 September 2007 | Vanuatu
|
[38] |
| Maamalua Tevi | MF | 5 | 1 | 3 July 2003 | New Caledonia
|
19 May 2004 | New Caledonia
|
[39] |
| Kavakava Manumua | GK | 5 | 0 | 5 July 2003 |  Micronesia
|
3 September 2007 | Vanuatu
|
[40] |
| Sione Tahiua | MF | 5 | 0 | 27 August 2007 | Solomon Islands
|
13 June 2009 | Cook Islands
|
[41] |
| Semisi Tu'ifangaloka | DF | 5 | 0 | 27 August 2007 | Solomon Islands
|
13 June 2009 | Cook Islands
|
[42] |
| Semisi 'Otukolo | GK | 5 | 0 | 12 December 2017 | Fiji
|
18 July 2019 | Papua New Guinea
|
[43] |
| Lopeti Kafoa | FW | 4 | 0 | 11 November 1996 | Cook Islands
|
1 March 1997 | Solomon Islands
|
[44] |
| Sitivi Sikulu | MF | 4 | 0 | 11 November 1996 | Cook Islands
|
1 March 1997 | Solomon Islands
|
[45] |
| Kiliti Taufahema | DF | 4 | 0 | 11 November 1996 | Cook Islands
|
1 March 1997 | Solomon Islands
|
[46] |
| Wame Tolutau | DF | 4 | 0 | 11 November 1996 | Cook Islands
|
1 March 1997 | Solomon Islands
|
[47] |
| Ahosivi Unufe | DF | 4 | 0 | 11 November 1996 | Cook Islands
|
1 March 1997 | Solomon Islands
|
[48] |
| Silio Vea | MF | 4 | 0 | 11 November 1996 | Cook Islands
|
1 March 1997 | Solomon Islands
|
[49] |
| Siale Vea | MF | 4 | 0 | 11 November 1996 | Cook Islands
|
1 March 1997 | Solomon Islands
|
[50] |
| Hateni Manu | FW | 4 | 0 | 7 April 2001 | Samoa
|
16 April 2001 | Fiji
|
[51] |
| Penisimani Pau | MF | 4 | 0 | 1 July 2003 | Papua New Guinea
|
7 July 2003 | Tahiti
|
[52] |
| Alisione Taufahema | MF | 4 | 0 | 1 July 2003 | Papua New Guinea
|
7 July 2003 | Tahiti
|
[53] |
| Petelo Vaihu | DF | 4 | 0 | 1 July 2003 | Papua New Guinea
|
7 July 2003 | Tahiti
|
[54] |
| Kaneti Felela | GK | 4 | 0 | 13 June 2009 | Cook Islands
|
26 November 2011 | Cook Islands
|
[55] |
| Oliveti Vai | MF | 4 | 0 | 19 August 2015 | Fiji
|
4 September 2015 | Samoa
|
[56] |
| Tevita Vakatapu | DF | 4 | 0 | 2 December 2017 | Vanuatu
|
14 December 2017 | Tuvalu
|
[57] |
| Tevita Tukimaka | FW | 4 | 0 | 6 December 2017 | Vanuatu
|
14 December 2017 | Tuvalu
|
[58] |
| Taniela Fonu'a | MF | 3 | 0 | 7 April 2001 | Samoa
|
14 March 2002 | Papua New Guinea
|
[59] |
| Timote Polovili | 3 | 0 | 9 March 2002 | Samoa
|
16 March 2002 | New Caledonia
|
[60] | |
| Mafi Katilimoni | 3 | 0 | 12 March 2002 | American Samoa
|
16 March 2002 | New Caledonia
|
[61] | |
| Mekilani Fotu | MF | 3 | 0 | 10 May 2004 | Solomon Islands
|
19 May 2004 | New Caledonia
|
[62] |
| Viliami Vaitaki | FW | 3 | 0 | 15 May 2004 | Cook Islands
|
26 November 2011 | Cook Islands
|
[63] |
| Siosifa Moimoi | MF | 3 | 0 | 22 November 2011 | American Samoa
|
26 November 2011 | Cook Islands
|
[64] |
| Kinitoni Falatau | FW | 3 | 1 | 22 November 2011 | American Samoa
|
26 November 2011 | Cook Islands
|
[65] |
| Niuvalu Fifita | MF | 3 | 0 | 19 August 2015 | Fiji
|
4 September 2015 | Samoa
|
[66] |
| Sinilau Taufa | GK | 3 | 0 | 19 August 2015 | Fiji
|
15 July 2019 | Vanuatu
|
[67] |
| Petueli Tokotaha | DF | 3 | 0 | 2 December 2017 | Solomon Islands
|
14 December 2017 | Tuvalu
|
[68] |
| Lachman 'Atoa | DF | 3 | 0 | 12 July 2019 | Samoa
|
18 July 2019 | Papua New Guinea
|
[69] |
| Sioeli Fakahafua | DF | 3 | 0 | 12 July 2019 | Samoa
|
18 July 2019 | Papua New Guinea
|
[70] |
| Tuia Falepapalangi | MF | 3 | 0 | 12 July 2019 | Samoa
|
18 July 2019 | Papua New Guinea
|
[71] |
| Pita Huni | FW | 3 | 0 | 12 July 2019 | Samoa
|
18 July 2019 | Papua New Guinea
|
[72] |
| Amone Leao | DF | 2 | 0 | 11 November 1996 | Cook Islands
|
1 March 1997 | Solomon Islands
|
[73] |
| Siosaia Vave | DF | 2 | 0 | 11 November 1996 | Cook Islands
|
15 November 1996 | Samoa
|
[74] |
| Tu'ahiva Fincfeuiaki | GK | 2 | 0 | 7 April 2001 | Samoa
|
9 April 2001 | Australia
|
[75] |
| Lopeti Fuimaono | MF | 2 | 0 | 7 April 2001 | Samoa
|
16 April 2001 | Fiji
|
[76] |
| Akoli Mafi | MF | 2 | 0 | 9 April 2001 | Australia
|
16 April 2001 | Fiji
|
[77] |
| Hewel Fifita | MF | 2 | 1 | 9 March 2002 | Samoa
|
12 March 2002 | American Samoa
|
[78] |
| Lisaniasi Kainga | DF | 2 | 0 | 1 September 2007 | American Samoa
|
3 September 2007 | Vanuatu
|
[79] |
| Matana Paongo | DF | 2 | 0 | 1 September 2007 | American Samoa
|
3 September 2007 | Vanuatu
|
[80] |
| Maake Uhatahi | FW | 2 | 0 | 11 June 2009 | Cook Islands
|
13 June 2009 | Cook Islands
|
[81] |
| Timote Maamaloa | MF | 2 | 1 | 22 November 2011 | American Samoa
|
26 November 2011 | Cook Islands
|
[82] |
| Anthony Likiliki | MF | 2 | 0 | 2 September 2015 | American Samoa
|
4 September 2015 | Samoa
|
[83] |
| Samisoni Maasi | MF | 2 | 0 | 2 September 2015 | American Samoa
|
4 September 2015 | Samoa
|
[84] |
| Aisea Muli | MF | 2 | 0 | 2 December 2017 | Solomon Islands
|
14 December 2017 | Tuvalu
|
[85] |
| Sione Tu'ifangaloka | DF | 2 | 0 | 8 December 2017 |  New Caledonia
|
12 December 2017 | Fiji
|
[86] |
| Sitaleki Fisi | MF | 2 | 0 | 15 July 2019 | Vanuatu
|
18 July 2019 | Papua New Guinea
|
[87] |
| Petiasi Vaihu | FW | 1 | 0 | 15 February 1997 | Solomon Islands
|
15 February 1997 | Solomon Islands
|
[88] |
| Sione Vakalahi | MF | 1 | 0 | 1 March 1997 | Solomon Islands
|
1 March 1997 | Solomon Islands
|
[89] |
| Toakai Toto | DF | 1 | 0 | 9 April 2001 | Australia
|
9 April 2001 | Australia
|
[90] |
| Falame Ilangana | DF | 1 | 0 | 14 April 2001 | American Samoa
|
14 April 2001 | American Samoa
|
[91] |
| Tauelangi Faiva | 1 | 0 | 12 March 2002 | American Samoa
|
12 March 2002 | American Samoa
|
[92] | |
| Mexico Vailea | 1 | 0 | 12 March 2002 | American Samoa
|
12 March 2002 | American Samoa
|
[93] | |
| Amone Suli | MF | 1 | 3 | 12 March 2002 | American Samoa
|
12 March 2002 | American Samoa
|
[94] |
| Petesa Ongosia | DF | 1 | 0 | 5 July 2003 | Micronesia
|
5 July 2003 | Micronesia
|
[95] |
| Finau Feao | DF | 1 | 0 | 17 May 2004 | Tahiti
|
17 May 2004 | Tahiti
|
[96] |
| Suliasi Fotu | DF | 1 | 0 | 19 May 2004 | New Caledonia
|
19 May 2004 | New Caledonia
|
[97] |
| Sitiveni Tafolo | GK | 1 | 0 | 19 May 2004 | New Caledonia
|
19 May 2004 | New Caledonia
|
[98] |
| Alalaite Tuakalau | FW | 1 | 0 | 19 May 2004 | New Caledonia
|
19 May 2004 | New Caledonia
|
[99] |
| Tevita Takai | MF | 1 | 0 | 27 August 2007 | Solomon Islands
|
27 August 2007 | Solomon Islands
|
[100] |
| Kaliopasi Uele | DF | 1 | 0 | 1 September 2007 | American Samoa
|
1 September 2007 | American Samoa
|
[101] |
| Halakinikini Kau | GK | 1 | 0 | 3 September 2007 | Vanuatu
|
3 September 2007 | Vanuatu
|
[102] |
| Ateneo Feao | MF | 1 | 0 | 13 June 2009 | Cook Islands
|
13 June 2009 | Cook Islands
|
[103] |
| Vava Moeaki | DF | 1 | 0 | 13 June 2009 | Cook Islands
|
13 June 2009 | Cook Islands
|
[104] |
| Peni Pau | MF | 1 | 0 | 13 June 2009 | Cook Islands
|
13 June 2009 | Cook Islands
|
[105] |
| Apolosi Atuekaho | DF | 1 | 0 | 19 August 2015 | Fiji
|
19 August 2015 | Fiji
|
[106] |
| Sipiloni Sila | DF | 1 | 0 | 19 August 2015 | Fiji
|
19 August 2015 | Fiji
|
[107] |
| Sione Lelenga | DF | 1 | 0 | 31 August 2015 | Cook Islands
|
31 August 2015 | Cook Islands
|
[108] |
| Lisala Tuipulotu | DF | 1 | 0 | 4 September 2015 | Samoa
|
4 September 2015 | Samoa
|
[109] |
| Timote Fakasi'i'eiki | FW | 1 | 0 | 12 July 2019 | Samoa
|
12 July 2019 | Samoa
|
[110] |
| O'faloto Kite | DF | 1 | 0 | 12 July 2019 | Samoa
|
12 July 2019 | Samoa
|
[111] |
| David Anau | GK | 1 | 0 | 18 July 2019 | Papua New Guinea
|
18 July 2019 | Papua New Guinea
|
[112] |
References
edit- ^ "South Pacific Games 1979 (Fiji)". RSSSF. 1 April 2015.
- ^ Kilifi Uele at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Unaloto Feao at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Lafaele Moala at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Folio Moeaki at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Siu'a Ma'amaloa at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Sione Uhatahi at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Mark Uhatahi at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Kamaliele Papani at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Hemaloto Polovili at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Viliami Taufahema at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Kava Huihahau at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Ilalio Leakona at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Fineasi Palei at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Lotima Taufoou at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Timote Moleni at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Solomone Moa at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Filisione Taufahema at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Ipeni Fonua at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Heneli Saafi at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Soakai Vea at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Siuloa Fahina at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Vai Lutu at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Laulea Taufa at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Teu Fakava at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Lokoua Taufahema at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Sitenilesili Mafi at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Pio Palu at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Malaki Savieti at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Samisoni Mafi at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Mahe Malafu at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Penieli Moa at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Halapu'a Falepapalangi at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Makatu'u Moeaki at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Sione Tovo at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Sione Teu at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Salesi Lanisi at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Kaisani Uhatahi at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Maamalua Tevi at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Kavakava Manumua at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Sione Tahiua at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Semisi Tu'ifangaloka at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Semisi 'Otukolo at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Lopeti Kafoa at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Sitivi Sikulu at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Kiliti Taufahema at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Wame Tolutau at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Ahosivi Unufe at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Silio Vea at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Siale Vea at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Hateni Manu at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Penisimani Pau at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Alisione Taufahema at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Petelo Vaihu at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Kaneti Felela at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Oliveti Vai at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Tevita Vakatapu at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Tevita Tukimaka at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Taniela Fonu'a at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Timote Polovili at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Mafi Katilimoni at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Mekilani Fotu at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Viliami Vaitaki at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Siosifa Moimoi at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Kinitoni Falatau at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Niuvalu Fifita at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Sinilau Taufa at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Petueli Tokotaha at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Lachman 'Atoa at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Sioei Fakahafua at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Tuia Falepapalangi at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Pita Huni at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Amone Leao at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Siosaia Vave at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Tu'ahiva Fincfeuiaki at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Lopeti Fuimaono at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Akoli Mafi at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Hewel Fifita at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Lisaniasi Kainga at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Matana Paongo at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Maake Uhatahi at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Timote Maamaloa at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Anthony Likiliki at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Samisoni Maasi at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Aisea Muli at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Sione Tu'ifangaloka at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Sitaleki Fisi at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Petiasi Vaihu at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Sione Vakalahi at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Toakai Toto at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Falame Ilangana at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Tauelangi Faiva at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Mexico Vailea at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Amone Suli at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Petesa Ongosia at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Finau Feao at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Suliasi Fotu at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Sitiveni Tafolo at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Alalaite Tuakalau at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Tevita Takai at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Kaliopasi Uele at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Halakinikini Kau at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Ateneo Feao at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Vava Moeaki at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Peni Pau at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Apolosi Atuekaho at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Sipiloni Sila at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Sione Lelenga at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Lisala Tuipulotu at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Timote Fakasi'i'eiki at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Ofaloto Kite at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ David Anau at National-Football-Teams.com