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| Nickname | Selecção das Quinas | ||
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| Association | Portuguese Football Federation | ||
| Confederation | UEFA (Europe) | ||
| Head coach | João Santos | ||
| FIFA code | POR | ||
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| Website | Portuguese Football Federation | ||
ThePortugal national under-15 football team representsPortugal in internationalAssociation football at this age level and is controlled byFederação Portuguesa de Futebol, the governing body forfootball in Portugal.[1] They are also known as the Portugal Youth Team.
The Portugal National Under-15 Football Team serves as a developmental squad, identifying and nurturing young talent for the future of Portuguese football. While detailed historical records of their early matches are not as extensively documented as senior national teams, their participation in international youth tournaments has become increasingly prominent.The team regularly competes in friendly tournaments and development cups, providing crucial international experience for its players. In recent years, the Portugal U-15 squad has achieved notable successes on the international stage. They were crowned champions of the CONCACAF Under-15 Championship in 2019, demonstrating their early potential. In the same year, they also secured victory in the Nations Cup (2019).A significant recent achievement for the team came in May 2025, when they won the Vlatko Marković International Tournament in Croatia. This marked their first title in this particular competition, triumphing with a 3–2 victory over Croatia in the final. This tournament also saw the notable international debut of promising young players, includingCristiano Ronaldo Júnior, who scored two crucial goals in the final match.Under the guidance of coaches like João Santos, appointed on August 1, 2024, the Portugal U-15 team continues to be a vital stepping stone for the country's aspiring footballers, contributing to the strong legacy of youth development in Portuguese football.
The following players were named in the squad for theVlatko Marković International Tournament in Croatia, held from 13 to 18 May 2025.[2]Caps and goals are correct as of 18 May 2025, after the match againstCroatia.
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
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| 1GK | André Marques | (2010-10-03)3 October 2010 (age 15) | 5 | 0 |  Youth academy | |
| 1GK | Tiago Xavier | (2010-07-07)7 July 2010 (age 15) | 6 | 0 | Youth academy | |
| 2DF | Afonso Pereira | (2010-04-08)8 April 2010 (age 15) | 3 | 0 | Youth academy | |
| 2DF | Guilherme Lima | (2010-02-18)18 February 2010 (age 15) | 3 | 0 | Youth academy | |
| 2DF | Tiago Caires | (2010-03-20)20 March 2010 (age 15) | 7 | 1 | Youth academy | |
| 2DF | Valdir Fernandes | (2010-02-14)14 February 2010 (age 15) | 8 | 0 | Youth academy | |
| 2DF | Eduardo Alves | (2010-01-04)4 January 2010 (age 15) | 4 | 0 | Youth academy | |
| 2DF | Lourenço Fernandes | (2010-04-03)3 April 2010 (age 15) | 9 | 0 | Youth academy | |
| 2DF | Donte Lawrence | (2010-12-04)4 December 2010 (age 14) | 4 | 0 |  Tottenham Hotspur Youth | |
| 2DF | Salvador Ribeiro | (2010-03-12)12 March 2010 (age 15) | 9 | 0 | Youth academy | |
| 3MF | Henrique Maduro | (2010-01-22)22 January 2010 (age 15) | 4 | 0 | Youth academy | |
| 3MF | João Lopes | (2010-07-10)10 July 2010 (age 15) | 6 | 0 | Youth academy | |
| 3MF | Vicente Santos | (2010-06-22)22 June 2010 (age 15) | 4 | 0 | Youth academy | |
| 3MF | Guilherme Maia | (2010-12-27)27 December 2010 (age 14) | 4 | 0 | Youth academy | |
| 3MF | Goncalo Fontes | (2010-03-31)31 March 2010 (age 15) | 9 | 0 | Youth academy | |
| 3MF | Gonçalo Santos | (2010-05-15)15 May 2010 (age 15) | 4 | 2 | Youth academy | |
| 4FW | Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. | (2010-06-17)17 June 2010 (age 15) | 4 | 2 |  Al Nassr Youth | |
| 4FW | Carlos Moita | (2010-11-30)30 November 2010 (age 14) | 4 | 1 | SC Braga Youth | |
| 4FW | Henrique Amen | (2010-02-02)2 February 2010 (age 15) | 4 | 1 | Vitória SC Youth | |
| 4FW | Abdu Cassamá | (2010-08-15)15 August 2010 (age 15) | 9 | 2 | Youth academy | |
| 4FW | Dany Freire | (2010-09-19)19 September 2010 (age 15) | 4 | 0 | Youth academy | |
| 4FW | Rafael Cabral | (2010-09-23)23 September 2010 (age 15) | 4 | 4 | SC Braga Youth | |
The 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
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Japan| 13 MayVlatko Marković International Tournament GS | Portugal | 4–1 | Japan | Čakovec, Croatia |
| 11:15CEST (UTC+2) |
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| Stadium:Stadion SRC Mladost Attendance: N/A Referee: N/A |
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Greece| 14 MayVlatko Marković International Tournament GS | Portugal | 1–1 | Greece | Čakovec, Croatia |
| 11:15CEST (UTC+2) |
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| Stadium:Stadion SRC Mladost Attendance: N/A Referee: N/A |
v Portugal| 16 MayVlatko Marković International Tournament GS | England | 1–2 | Portugal | Čakovec, Croatia |
| 13:45CEST (UTC+2) |
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| Stadium:Stadion SRC Mladost Attendance: N/A Referee: N/A |
v Portugal| 18 MayVlatko Marković International Tournament Final | Croatia | 2–3 | Portugal | Čakovec, Croatia |
| 15:00CEST (UTC+2) |
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| Stadium:Stadion SRC Mladost Attendance: N/A Referee: N/A |
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