Cambodia national under-23 football team
The Cambodia national under-23 football team is the under-23 football team representing Cambodia at the Olympic Games, Asian Games, and Southeast Asian Games. It is administered by the Football Federation of Cambodia.
| Nickname(s) | អ្នកចម្បាំងអង្គរ (Angkor Warriors)[1] គោព្រៃកម្ពុជា (Koupreys of Cambodia)[2] | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Association | Football Federation of Cambodia | ||
| Confederation | AFC (Asia) | ||
| Sub-confederation | AFF (Southeast Asia) | ||
| Head coach | Félix Dalmás | ||
| Captain | Sieng Chanthea | ||
| Home stadium | Morodok Techo National Stadium Olympic Stadium | ||
| FIFA code | CAM | ||
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| First international | |||
(Petaling Jaya, Malaysia; 1 September 2001) | |||
| Biggest win | |||
(Phnom Penh, Cambodia; 14 February 2022) | |||
| Biggest defeat | |||
(Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand; 4 December 2007) | |||
| Southeast Asian Games | |||
| Appearances | 12 (first in 1961) | ||
| Best result | Fourth place (2019) | ||
In 2019 SEA Games, under two coaches Keisuke Honda and Félix Dalmás, they made a history where they defeated the 2017 Southeast Asian Games silver medalist Malaysia, their favourite rivals ever, and qualified to the semi-finals for the first time, and ended in 4th place, losing 4-0 to Vietnam.
Competition records
Asian Games
Champions Runners up Third place Fourth place
| Asian Games record | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Result | Position | Pld | W | T | L | GF | GA |
| Senior National Team | ||||||||
| 1951 to 1998 | See Cambodia national football team | |||||||
| Under-23 National Team | ||||||||
| did not enter | ||||||||
| to be determined | ||||||||
| Total | 0/4 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
SEA Games Record
Champions Runners up Third place Fourth place
| SEA Games | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Round | GP | W | D | L | GF | GA |
Group stage | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 14 | |
Group stage | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 19 | |
Group stage | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 10 | |
Group stage | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 17 | |
Group stage | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 15 | |
Group stage | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 15 | |
Group stage | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 7 | |
Group stage | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 13 | |
Group stage | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 12 | |
Fourth place | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 10 | |
Group stage | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 9 | |
Group stage | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 5 | |
| to be determined | |||||||
Total | Best: 4th Place | 48 | 6 | 7 | 35 | 50 | 146 |
- Since 2001, Football at the Southeast Asian Games changed into an Under-23 tournament.
Schedules and results
Matches in last 12 months, as well as any future scheduled matches
Win Draw Lose
2022
| 9 May 2022 2021 SEA Games GS | Laos | 1–4 | | Nam Định, Vietnam |
| 19:00 (UTC+7:00) | Phouvieng |
Report | Stadium: Thiên Trường Stadium, Nam Định |
| 11 May 2022 2021 SEA Games GS | Cambodia | 0–1 | | Nam Định, Vietnam |
| 19:00 (UTC+7:00) | Report |
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Stadium: Thiên Trường Stadium, Nam Định |
| 14 May 2022 2021 SEA Games GS | Cambodia | 0−5 | | Nam Định, Vietnam |
| 16:00 (UTC+7:00) | Report |
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Stadium: Thiên Trường Stadium, Nam Định Referee: Nivon Robesh Gamini (Sri Lanka) |
2023
| 24 March 2023 2023 Merlion Cup | Cambodia | 2–4 | | Jalan Besar,Singapore |
| 17:00 UTC+8 | Report | Stadium: Jalan Besar Stadium Referee: Clarence Leow |
| 26 March 2023 2023 Merlion Cup | Singapore | 1–2 | | Jalan Besar,Singapore |
| 17:00 UTC+8 | Report |
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Stadium: Jalan Besar Stadium Referee: Muhd Syarqawi |
| 29 April 2023 2023 SEA Games GS | Cambodia | 4–0 | | Phnom Penh, Cambodia |
| 19:00 UTC+7 | Report | Stadium: Phnom Penh Olympic Stadium Attendance: 29,985 Referee: Abdullah Jamali (Kuwait) |
| 2 May 2023 2023 SEA Games GS | Philippines | 1–1 | | Phnom Penh, Cambodia |
| 19:00 UTC+7 |
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Report |
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Stadium: Phnom Penh Olympic Stadium Attendance: 30,118 Referee: Nazmi Nasaruddin (Malaysia) |
| 7 May 2023 2023 SEA Games GS | Myanmar | 2–0 | | Phnom Penh, Cambodia |
| 19:00 UTC+7 |
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Report | Stadium: Phnom Penh Olympic Stadium Referee: Qasim Al-Hatmi (Oman) |
| 10 May 2023 2023 SEA Games GS | Cambodia | 1–2 | | Phnom Penh, Cambodia |
| 19:00 UTC+7 |
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Report | Stadium: Phnom Penh Olympic Stadium Referee: Shen Yinhao (China) |
| 17 August 2023 2023 AFF U-23 Championship GS | Cambodia | 5–0 | | Chonburi, Thailand |
| UTC+7 | Stadium: PTT Stadium Referee: Ngô Duy Lân (Vietnam) |
| 19 August 2023 2023 AFF U-23 Championship GS | Myanmar | 1–1 | | Chonburi, Thailand |
| UTC+7 |
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Stadium: Chonburi Stadium |
| 21 August 2023 2023 AFF U-23 Championship GS | Thailand | 2–0 | | Chonburi, Thailand |
| UTC+7 | Stadium: Chonburi Stadium |
| 6 September 2023 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualification | Cambodia | 2–2 | | Abha, Saudi Arabia |
| 8:00PM(UTC) |
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Stadium: Prince Sultan Stadium |
| 9 September 2023 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualification | Mongolia | 1–2 | | Abha, Saudi Arabia |
| 8:00PM(UTC) |
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Stadium: Prince Sultan Stadium |
| 12 September 2023 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualification | Saudi Arabia | 6–1 | | Abha, Saudi Arabia |
| 11:00PM(UTC) | A. Al-Ghamdi Radif Al-Juwayr Aboulshamat |
Sa Ty |
Stadium: Prince Sultan Stadium |
Coaching staff
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Head coach[3] | |
| Assistant coach | |
| Goalkeeper coach | |
| Fitness coach | |
| Video analyst | |
| Performance director | |
| Doctor | |
| Physiotherapist |
Players
Current squad
The following 23 players have been called up for the 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualification under Japanese head coach, Koji Gyotoku.
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | Koy Salim | 10 December 2002 | |||||
| 21 | GK | Reth Lyheng | 1 January 2004 | |||||
| 22 | GK | Vireak Dara | 30 October 2003 | |||||
| 2 | DF | Chea Sokmeng | 26 November 2002 | |||||
| 3 | DF | Taing Bunchhai (Captain) | 28 December 2002 | |||||
| 5 | DF | Chan Sarapich | 5 April 2002 | |||||
| 6 | DF | Im Vakhim | 28 November 2003 | |||||
| 10 | DF | Leng Nora | 19 September 2004 | |||||
| 12 | DF | Hout Vanneth | ||||||
| 16 | DF | Phat Sokha | 2 May 2003 | |||||
| 23 | DF | Sor Rotana | 9 October 2002 | |||||
| 4 | MF | Sophal Dimong | 4 March 2001 | |||||
| 7 | MF | Ean Pisey | 11 March 2002 | |||||
| 8 | MF | Chou Sinti | 1 April 2003 | |||||
| 11 | MF | Min Ratanak | 30 July 2002 | |||||
| 14 | MF | Sin Sovannmakara | 6 December 2004 | |||||
| 18 | MF | It Sony | 7 July 2006 | |||||
| 20 | MF | Koeut Pich | 15 November 2003 | |||||
| 9 | FW | Sovan Dauna | 14 February 2004 | |||||
| 13 | FW | Hav Soknet | 3 August 2003 | |||||
| 15 | FW | Voeun Va | 7 April 2003 | |||||
| 17 | FW | Sa Ty | 4 April 2002 | |||||
| 19 | FW | Phoeuk Thatthai | 27 January 2005 | |||||
Recent call-ups
The following players have been called up.
| Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club | Latest call-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GK | Non Nat | 19 November 2001 | Training camp for the 2021 Southeast Asian Games | |||
| GK | Saveng Samnang | 15 October 2000 | ||||
| DF | Soeuth Nava | 13 February 2001 | ||||
| DF | Ny Sokry | 7 September 2001 | ||||
| DF | Chhom Sokhay | 8 November 2001 | 2023 Merlion Cup | |||
| DF | Ry Leap Pheng | |||||
| DF | Vang Davin | 23 January 2002 | ||||
| DF | Yue Safy | 8 November 2000 | 2021 Southeast Asian Games | |||
| DF | Chhoeung Visinu | 1 February 2000 | Training camp for the 2021 Southeast Asian Games | |||
| DF | Phem Taosinh | 10 April 2002 | Training camp for the 2021 Southeast Asian Games | |||
| DF | Tes SambathINJ | 20 October 2000 | 2022 AFF U-23 Youth Championship | |||
| DF | Seut Baraing | 29 September 1999 | 2022 AFF U-23 Youth Championship | |||
| DF | Chin Nareak | 28 July 2003 | ||||
| DF | Vorn Phalla | 7 June 2004 | ||||
| DF | Choung Makara | 14 April 2001 | ||||
| DF | Keo Rachana | 25 November 1999 | ||||
| DF | Phon Tayninh | 1 April 2000 | ||||
| DF | Nhoem Lyhuor | 17 November 2002 | ||||
| DF | In Khindaro | 17 December 2001 | ||||
| DF | Tueteng Morokott | 22 March 2004 | ||||
| MF | Lim Aarun Raymond | 25 June 2003 | ||||
| MF | Nhean Sosidan | 11 October 2002 | ||||
| MF | Tep Filip | |||||
| MF | San Kimheng | 2 March 2000 | 2022 AFF U-23 Youth Championship | |||
| MF | Nop David | 18 July 2000 | 2022 AFF U-23 Youth Championship | |||
| MF | Khean Soben | 8 October 2004 | ||||
| MF | Yorn Yurong | 27 June 2002 | ||||
| MF | Chan Sophea | 26 May 2001 | ||||
| MF | Long Menghav | 10 November 2000 | ||||
| MF | Nat Sangha | 13 April 2001 | ||||
| MF | Som Dara | 15 January 1999 | ||||
| MF | Touch Nakhim | 15 January 1999 | ||||
| MF | Pok Roza | 1 July 2000 | ||||
| MF | Sles Hasann | 16 August 2001 | ||||
| MF | Kour Sopheak | 6 December 2002 | ||||
| MF | Heng Sovanpanha | 13 September 2004 | ||||
| MF | Ya Math | 2 December 2001 | ||||
| MF | Un Sothrith | 18 January 2001 | ||||
| MF | Ker Fin | 1 March 2001 | ||||
| MF | Slahtor Roman | 18 December 2001 | ||||
| MF | San Bora | 19 March 2000 | ||||
| MF | Diem Mong | 2 October 2001 | ||||
| MF | Van Lux | 7 August 2003 | ||||
| MF | Loic Chan | |||||
| FW | Lim Pisoth | 29 August 2001 | ||||
| FW | Sieng Chanthea (captain) | 9 September 2002 | ||||
| FW | Ky RinaINJ | 5 August 2002 | ||||
| FW | Mao Piseth | 17 February 2000 | 2021 Southeast Asian Games | |||
| FW | Narong Kakada | 5 July 1999 | 2021 Southeast Asian Games | |||
| FW | Im Somoun | 2021 Southeast Asian Games | ||||
| FW | Som Ol Tina | 19 January 2003 | ||||
| FW | Our Phearon | 16 May 1999 | ||||
| FW | Khieng Menghour | 1 June 2000 | ||||
| FW | Wut Tola | 6 October 2002 | ||||
| FW | Roth Samnang | 6 June 2002 | ||||
| FW | Chantha Chantheaka | 29 September 2000 | ||||
INJ Withdrew due to injury | ||||||
Honours
- BIDC Cup
Champions (1): 2009
- Southeast Asian Games
- Merlion Cup
- Third Place: 2023
- Fourth Place: 2019
See also
National teams
Men
- Cambodia national football team
- Cambodia national under-21 football team
- Cambodia national under-17 football team
Women
Futsal
References
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- "Koupreys fall to Lions - Khmer Times". 17 October 2018.
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- "New assistant coaches for Cambodian football team - Khmer Times". 19 May 2021. Archived from the original on 26 March 2023. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
- "Cambodia defeats Malaysia to reach men's U22 soccer semifinals at SEA Games - Xinhua | English.news.cn". Archived from the original on 6 December 2019.
- "Felix Dalmas, FFC part ways - Khmer Times". 24 March 2021.