List of Tonga international footballers

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.

Positions key
GK Goalkeeper
DF Defender
MF Midfielder
FW Forward
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.

Players

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Tonga national team football players
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

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  1. ^ "South Pacific Games 1979 (Fiji)". RSSSF. 1 April 2015.
  2. ^ Kilifi Uele at National-Football-Teams.com
  3. ^ Unaloto Feao at National-Football-Teams.com
  4. ^ Lafaele Moala at National-Football-Teams.com
  5. ^ Folio Moeaki at National-Football-Teams.com
  6. ^ Siu'a Ma'amaloa at National-Football-Teams.com
  7. ^ Sione Uhatahi at National-Football-Teams.com
  8. ^ Mark Uhatahi at National-Football-Teams.com
  9. ^ Kamaliele Papani at National-Football-Teams.com
  10. ^ Hemaloto Polovili at National-Football-Teams.com
  11. ^ Viliami Taufahema at National-Football-Teams.com
  12. ^ Kava Huihahau at National-Football-Teams.com
  13. ^ Ilalio Leakona at National-Football-Teams.com
  14. ^ Fineasi Palei at National-Football-Teams.com
  15. ^ Lotima Taufoou at National-Football-Teams.com
  16. ^ Timote Moleni at National-Football-Teams.com
  17. ^ Solomone Moa at National-Football-Teams.com
  18. ^ Filisione Taufahema at National-Football-Teams.com
  19. ^ Ipeni Fonua at National-Football-Teams.com
  20. ^ Heneli Saafi at National-Football-Teams.com
  21. ^ Soakai Vea at National-Football-Teams.com
  22. ^ Siuloa Fahina at National-Football-Teams.com
  23. ^ Vai Lutu at National-Football-Teams.com
  24. ^ Laulea Taufa at National-Football-Teams.com
  25. ^ Teu Fakava at National-Football-Teams.com
  26. ^ Lokoua Taufahema at National-Football-Teams.com
  27. ^ Sitenilesili Mafi at National-Football-Teams.com
  28. ^ Pio Palu at National-Football-Teams.com
  29. ^ Malaki Savieti at National-Football-Teams.com
  30. ^ Samisoni Mafi at National-Football-Teams.com
  31. ^ Mahe Malafu at National-Football-Teams.com
  32. ^ Penieli Moa at National-Football-Teams.com
  33. ^ Halapu'a Falepapalangi at National-Football-Teams.com
  34. ^ Makatu'u Moeaki at National-Football-Teams.com
  35. ^ Sione Tovo at National-Football-Teams.com
  36. ^ Sione Teu at National-Football-Teams.com
  37. ^ Salesi Lanisi at National-Football-Teams.com
  38. ^ Kaisani Uhatahi at National-Football-Teams.com
  39. ^ Maamalua Tevi at National-Football-Teams.com
  40. ^ Kavakava Manumua at National-Football-Teams.com
  41. ^ Sione Tahiua at National-Football-Teams.com
  42. ^ Semisi Tu'ifangaloka at National-Football-Teams.com
  43. ^ Semisi 'Otukolo at National-Football-Teams.com
  44. ^ Lopeti Kafoa at National-Football-Teams.com
  45. ^ Sitivi Sikulu at National-Football-Teams.com
  46. ^ Kiliti Taufahema at National-Football-Teams.com
  47. ^ Wame Tolutau at National-Football-Teams.com
  48. ^ Ahosivi Unufe at National-Football-Teams.com
  49. ^ Silio Vea at National-Football-Teams.com
  50. ^ Siale Vea at National-Football-Teams.com
  51. ^ Hateni Manu at National-Football-Teams.com
  52. ^ Penisimani Pau at National-Football-Teams.com
  53. ^ Alisione Taufahema at National-Football-Teams.com
  54. ^ Petelo Vaihu at National-Football-Teams.com
  55. ^ Kaneti Felela at National-Football-Teams.com
  56. ^ Oliveti Vai at National-Football-Teams.com
  57. ^ Tevita Vakatapu at National-Football-Teams.com
  58. ^ Tevita Tukimaka at National-Football-Teams.com
  59. ^ Taniela Fonu'a at National-Football-Teams.com
  60. ^ Timote Polovili at National-Football-Teams.com
  61. ^ Mafi Katilimoni at National-Football-Teams.com
  62. ^ Mekilani Fotu at National-Football-Teams.com
  63. ^ Viliami Vaitaki at National-Football-Teams.com
  64. ^ Siosifa Moimoi at National-Football-Teams.com
  65. ^ Kinitoni Falatau at National-Football-Teams.com
  66. ^ Niuvalu Fifita at National-Football-Teams.com
  67. ^ Sinilau Taufa at National-Football-Teams.com
  68. ^ Petueli Tokotaha at National-Football-Teams.com
  69. ^ Lachman 'Atoa at National-Football-Teams.com
  70. ^ Sioei Fakahafua at National-Football-Teams.com
  71. ^ Tuia Falepapalangi at National-Football-Teams.com
  72. ^ Pita Huni at National-Football-Teams.com
  73. ^ Amone Leao at National-Football-Teams.com
  74. ^ Siosaia Vave at National-Football-Teams.com
  75. ^ Tu'ahiva Fincfeuiaki at National-Football-Teams.com
  76. ^ Lopeti Fuimaono at National-Football-Teams.com
  77. ^ Akoli Mafi at National-Football-Teams.com
  78. ^ Hewel Fifita at National-Football-Teams.com
  79. ^ Lisaniasi Kainga at National-Football-Teams.com
  80. ^ Matana Paongo at National-Football-Teams.com
  81. ^ Maake Uhatahi at National-Football-Teams.com
  82. ^ Timote Maamaloa at National-Football-Teams.com
  83. ^ Anthony Likiliki at National-Football-Teams.com
  84. ^ Samisoni Maasi at National-Football-Teams.com
  85. ^ Aisea Muli at National-Football-Teams.com
  86. ^ Sione Tu'ifangaloka at National-Football-Teams.com
  87. ^ Sitaleki Fisi at National-Football-Teams.com
  88. ^ Petiasi Vaihu at National-Football-Teams.com
  89. ^ Sione Vakalahi at National-Football-Teams.com
  90. ^ Toakai Toto at National-Football-Teams.com
  91. ^ Falame Ilangana at National-Football-Teams.com
  92. ^ Tauelangi Faiva at National-Football-Teams.com
  93. ^ Mexico Vailea at National-Football-Teams.com
  94. ^ Amone Suli at National-Football-Teams.com
  95. ^ Petesa Ongosia at National-Football-Teams.com
  96. ^ Finau Feao at National-Football-Teams.com
  97. ^ Suliasi Fotu at National-Football-Teams.com
  98. ^ Sitiveni Tafolo at National-Football-Teams.com
  99. ^ Alalaite Tuakalau at National-Football-Teams.com
  100. ^ Tevita Takai at National-Football-Teams.com
  101. ^ Kaliopasi Uele at National-Football-Teams.com
  102. ^ Halakinikini Kau at National-Football-Teams.com
  103. ^ Ateneo Feao at National-Football-Teams.com
  104. ^ Vava Moeaki at National-Football-Teams.com
  105. ^ Peni Pau at National-Football-Teams.com
  106. ^ Apolosi Atuekaho at National-Football-Teams.com
  107. ^ Sipiloni Sila at National-Football-Teams.com
  108. ^ Sione Lelenga at National-Football-Teams.com
  109. ^ Lisala Tuipulotu at National-Football-Teams.com
  110. ^ Timote Fakasi'i'eiki at National-Football-Teams.com
  111. ^ Ofaloto Kite at National-Football-Teams.com
  112. ^ David Anau at National-Football-Teams.com