British Virgin Islands national football team facts for kids
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Nickname(s) | The Nature Boys | ||
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Association | British Virgin Islands Football Association (BVIFA) | ||
Confederation | CONCACAF (North America) | ||
Sub-confederation | CFU (Caribbean) | ||
Head coach | David Pérez | ||
Captain | T'Sharne Gallimore | ||
Most caps | Kristian Javier (35) | ||
Top scorer | Avondale Williams (5) | ||
Home stadium | A.O. Shirley Recreation Ground | ||
FIFA code | VGB | ||
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FIFA ranking | |||
Current | 207 ![]() |
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Highest | 160 (March 2000, August–November 2002) | ||
Lowest | 209 (March 2022) | ||
Elo ranking | |||
Current | 226 ![]() |
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Highest | 171 (1989) | ||
Lowest | 230 (2017) | ||
First international | |||
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Biggest win | |||
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Biggest defeat | |||
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The British Virgin Islands national football team is the official football team for the British Virgin Islands. They are often called The Nature Boys. This team is managed by the British Virgin Islands Football Association.
They are part of both CONCACAF and FIFA. These are big organizations that help organize football games around the world.
Contents
History of British Virgin Islands Football
Football started in the British Virgin Islands with games between sailors from the British Royal Navy and people from other countries living there. In 1968, a team of Royal Engineers helped create the British Virgin Islands team. A few years later, in 1973, the British Virgin Islands Football Association was formed. In 1974, it became part of FIFA. A famous football manager, Portuguese André Villas-Boas, even worked as the Technical Director for the national team in 2000 and 2001.
Playing in the World Cup Qualifiers
The British Virgin Islands team has tried to qualify for the FIFA World Cup several times.
- 2006 World Cup: They played against St Lucia but lost 10–0 overall.
- 2010 World Cup: They played against the Bahamas. The score was 3–3 over two games. They lost because of the away goals rule. Both games were played in the Bahamas. Even though they didn't qualify, they were the only team in the 2010 World Cup competition to remain unbeaten in both qualification and the main tournament.
- 2014 World Cup: They were expected to win against their neighbors, the U.S. Virgin Islands. However, they lost both games, 2–0 and 2–1.
- 2018 World Cup: They faced Dominica. Both games were in Dominica. They lost the first game 3–2 and drew the second 0–0. This meant they didn't move forward.
- 2022 World Cup: They were knocked out in the first round. They lost all four of their group matches and didn't score any goals.
- 2026 World Cup: This was a big moment! They advanced past the first round for the first time ever. They beat the U.S. Virgin Islands after a 1–1 tie, winning on penalties. In the second round, they are in Group E with strong teams like Guatemala, Dominica, Jamaica, and the Dominican Republic.
Recent Games and Future Matches
Here are some of the recent games the British Virgin Islands national football team has played, and some upcoming matches.
Win Draw Loss Fixture
2024 Matches
8 June 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification | British Virgin Islands ![]() |
0–3 | ![]() |
Road Town, British Virgin Islands |
16:00 UTC−4 |
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Stadium: A. O. Shirley Recreation Ground Referee: Kwinsi Williams (Trinidad and Tobago) |
11 June 2026 World Cup qualification | Dominican Republic ![]() |
4–0 | ![]() |
San Cristóbal, Dominican Republic |
20:00 UTC−4 |
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Stadium: Estadio Panamericano Attendance: 1,100 Referee: Adonai Escobedo (Mexico) |
4 September 2024–25 CONCACAF Nations League | British Virgin Islands ![]() |
0–1 | ![]() |
George Town, Cayman Islands |
16:30 UTC−4 | Stadium: Truman Bodden Sports Complex Referee: Jonathan Leiton (Costa Rica) |
10 September 2024–25 CONCACAF Nations League | Saint Kitts and Nevis ![]() |
2–0 | ![]() |
George Town, Cayman Islands |
16:30 UTC−4 | Williams ![]() |
Stadium: Truman Bodden Sports Complex Referee: Andrew Samuel (Puerto Rico) |
9 October 2024–25 CONCACAF Nations League | British Virgin Islands ![]() |
1–3 | ![]() |
Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis |
15:30 UTC−4 |
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Stadium: Warner Park Sporting Complex Referee: Vimarest Díaz (Dominican Republic |
12 October 2024–25 CONCACAF Nations League | Cayman Islands ![]() |
1–0 | ![]() |
Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis |
15:30 UTC−4 | Stadium: Warner Park Sporting Complex Referee: Ricangel De Leça (Aruba) |
Upcoming 2025 Matches
17 April Friendly | Anguilla ![]() |
0–0 | ![]() |
The Valley, Anguilla |
Stadium: Raymond E. Guishard Technical Centre |
20 April Friendly | Anguilla ![]() |
1–0 | ![]() |
The Valley, Anguilla |
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Stadium: Raymond E. Guishard Technical Centre |
29 May Friendly | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines ![]() |
1–1 | ![]() |
Arnos Vale, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines |
Stadium: Arnos Vale Stadium |
4 June 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – CONCACAF second round | Dominica ![]() |
3–0 | ![]() |
Roseau, Dominica |
15:00 UTC−4 | Brown ![]() |
Stadium: Windsor Park Attendance: 754 Referee: Karen Hernández (Mexico) |
7 June 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – CONCACAF second round | British Virgin Islands ![]() |
0–1 | ![]() |
Road Town, British Virgin Islands |
15:00 UTC−4 | Brown ![]() |
Stadium: A. O. Shirley Recreation Ground Referee: Bryan López (Guatemala) |
Coaches of the Team
Many different coaches have led the British Virgin Islands national football team over the years.
Team Players
Current Squad Members
These are the players who were called up for recent friendly matches and World Cup qualification games.
The numbers for games played (caps) and goals scored are correct as of October 12, 2024, after the match against Cayman Islands.
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
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GK | Frankie Beckles | 11 March 2007 | 5 | 0 | ![]() |
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GK | Harry Foden | 26 August 2006 | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Troy Caesar | 13 May 1994 | 35 | 3 | ![]() |
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DF | Miguel Marshall | 11 April 2002 | 27 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Jerry Wiltshire | 4 February 1996 | 17 | 2 | ![]() |
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DF | Ikyjah Williams | 14 April 2003 | 16 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Quelahni Nickie | 19 February 2004 | 3 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Carson Price | 14 March 2001 | 3 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Alejandro Santos | 23 November 2003 | 3 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Momchil Yordanov | 28 February 2007 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Aaron Matthews | 0 | 0 | Unknown | ||
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MF | Kristian Javier | 6 April 1996 | 32 | 1 | ![]() |
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MF | T'Sharne Gallimore | 20 August 2000 | 23 | 1 | ![]() |
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MF | Johari Lacey | 15 December 2006 | 10 | 0 | ![]() |
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MF | Levon Williams | 27 April 2004 | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
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FW | Tyler Forbes | 18 April 2002 | 30 | 4 | ![]() |
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FW | Robert Green | 5 September 1997 | 23 | 0 | Unknown | |
FW | Luka Chalwell | 11 April 2004 | 21 | 3 | ![]() |
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FW | Joshua Bertie | 9 October 1996 | 19 | 1 | ![]() |
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FW | Jake Forbes | 4 November 2003 | 7 | 0 | ![]() |
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FW | Hugo Liziário | 12 February 1993 | 3 | 1 | ![]() |
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FW | Joel Mars | 16 February 2007 | 3 | 0 | ![]() |
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FW | Javaun Splatt | 18 February 2001 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
Players Recently Called Up
These players were recently called up to the team but are not in the current main squad.
Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club | Latest call-up |
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GK | Simon Cross | 26 September 1985 | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
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GK | Akeem Paddy | 19 January 2009 | 0 | 0 | Unknown | v. ![]() |
GK | Mekhi Walters | 28 November 2001 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Justin Smith | 11 April 2003 | 17 | 1 | ![]() |
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DF | Jaden Abrams | 20 April 2007 | 11 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | T'Khoy Morton | 10 October 2007 | 5 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Omari Simmons | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Taylor Scarff | 10 August 2007 | 6 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Giovanni Grant | 28 December 2002 | 6 | 0 | ![]() |
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MF | Tai Thomas | 11 August 2005 | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
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MF | Rush Broderick | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
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MF | Adrian Padilla Adams | 15 February 2006 | 4 | 0 | ![]() |
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FW | Azarni Callwood | 21 September 2006 | 8 | 0 | ![]() |
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FW | Jaadon Quashie | 11 September 2006 | 3 | 0 | ![]() |
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FW | Denvin Jones | 24 January 2004 | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
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Player Records and Achievements
Here are some records for players who have played for the British Virgin Islands team. Players whose names are in bold are still playing for the team.
Most Games Played (Appearances)
Rank | Player | Caps | Goals | Career |
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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 Goal Scorers
Rank | Player | Goals | Caps | Ratio | Career |
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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 |
Team Performance in Major Tournaments
This section shows how the British Virgin Islands team has performed in big football tournaments.
FIFA World Cup Record
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Did not qualify | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 14 | ||||||||
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2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 10 | |||||||||
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2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||
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2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | |||||||||
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2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||||||||
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4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 19 | |||||||||
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6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 12 | |||||||||
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Total | 0/6 | 20 | 0 | 5 | 15 | 8 | 65 |
CONCACAF Gold Cup Record
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Total | 0/18 |
CONCACAF Nations League Record
CONCACAF Nations League history | |
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First Match | ![]() ![]() (6 September 2019; Willemstad, Curaçao) |
Biggest Win | ![]() ![]() (9 September 2023; Road Town, British Virgin Islands) |
Biggest Defeat | ![]() ![]() (12 June 2022; Mayagüez, Puerto Rico) |
Best Result | — |
Worst Result | — |
Caribbean Cup Record
See also
In Spanish: Selección de fútbol de las Islas Vírgenes Británicas para niños