Philip Mango (born 28 August 1995) is a Solomon Islands footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for the Solomon Warriors,[1] and the Solomon Islands national team.

Philip Mango
Personal information
Full name Philip Mango
Date of birth (1995-08-28) 28 August 1995 (age 29)
Place of birth Malaita Province, Solomon Islands
Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Team information
Current team
Solomon Warriors
Number 1
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2010–2013 Marist
2013–2015 Western United
2015–2017 Marist
2017–2018 Kossa
2018– Solomon Warriors
International career
2011 Solomon Islands U-17 1 (0)
2014 Solomon Islands U-20 5 (0)
2015– Solomon Islands U-23 6 (0)
2016– Solomon Islands 37 (0)
Medal record
Representing  Solomon Islands
MSG Prime Minister's Cup
Winner 2023 New Caledonia
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 24 March 2016
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 24 March 2024

International career

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He made his debut for the national team on March 24, 2016 in their 2–0 victory against Papua New Guinea.[1]

He was also called up to the national futsal team squad for the 2016 FIFA Futsal World Cup.[2]

Private

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Mango identifies Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas and former Solomon Islands national goalkeeper Shadrack Ramoni as the two men he looks up to.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b Strack-Zimmermann, Benjamin. "Phillip Mango". www.national-football-teams.com. Retrieved 2020-01-26.
  2. ^ "FIFA Futsal World Cup Colombia 2016 List of Players" (PDF). FIFA. 21 September 2016. p. 19. Archived from the original (PDF) on 19 October 2016. Retrieved 19 October 2016.
  3. ^ "Mango ambition burns brightly". Oceania Football Confederation. 28 May 2014. Retrieved 19 October 2016.
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