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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines national football team

This article is about the men's team. For the women's team, see Saint Vincent and the Grenadines women's national football team.

The Saint Vincent and the Grenadines national football team represents Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in men's international football. It is controlled by the Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Football Federation.

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Nickname(s)Vincy Heat
AssociationSaint Vincent and the Grenadines Football Federation
ConfederationCONCACAF (North America)
Sub-confederationCFU (Caribbean)
Head coachTheon Gordon (interim)
CaptainCornelius Stewart
Most capsCornelius Stewart (68)
Top scorerShandel Samuel (32)
Home stadiumArnos Vale Stadium
FIFA codeVIN
First colours
Second colours
FIFA ranking
Current 173 Steady (4 April 2024)[1]
Highest73 (October 2007)
Lowest180 (January 2017, December 2018 – February 2019)
First international
 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 1–1 Barbados 
(Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; 12 September 1936)
Biggest win
 Montserrat 0–11 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 
(Woodlands, Montserrat; 7 May 1995)
Biggest defeat
 Mexico 11–0 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 
(Mexico City, Mexico; 6 December 1992)
Gold Cup
Appearances1 (first in 1996)
Best resultGroup stage (1996)
Medal record
CFU Caribbean Cup
Silver medal – second place 1979 Suriname Team
Silver medal – second place 1981 Puerto Rico Team
Silver medal – second place 1995 Cayman Islands and Jamaica Team

The team finished second in the Caribbean Cup in 1995, and participated at the 1996 CONCACAF Gold Cup. Its first FIFA World Cup qualification attempt was for the 1994 edition, and it has entered every World Cup qualification since.

History edit

1936–1995 edit

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines played their first two international matches, against their neighbour Barbados in 1936 - both matches ending in a 1–1 draw. In the '60s and '70s, they played several editions of the Windward Islands Tournament, winning the 1965 and 1966 competitions. They also participated in the 1979, qualifying to the final stage and finishing in second place behind Haiti. In the following edition, in 1981, they reached the final stage but again finished in second, this time two points off of Trinidad and Tobago.

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines qualified for the inaugural 1989 Caribbean Cup, finishing top of their qualification group including a 9–0 victory over Sint Maarten. In the finals, they would fail to get out of the group, finishing bottom behind Grenada and Netherlands Antilles. They would reach the final phase of the Caribbean Cup again in consecutive years, 1992 and 1993, without much luck, finishing last and second last respectively.

At the end of 1992, the Vincy Heat participated in their first World Cup qualifiers. They got through the first rounds, eliminating Saint Lucia (3–2 on aggregate) and Suriname (2–1 on aggregate), to advance to the second phase, where they finished bottom of the group, with six losses in as many games. Especially painful was the 11–0 defeat that Mexico dealt them at the Azteca Stadium, the worst in their history.

1996 Gold Cup edit

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines qualified for the 1996 CONCACAF Gold Cup, by obtaining the runner-up position in the 1995 Caribbean Cup. During qualification for the Caribbean Cup, Vincy Heat had dispatched Montserrat 20–0 over two legs. They had gone on to finish top of their group in the main competition and defeated Cuba in the semi-finals 3–2, however Trinidad and Tobago proved too strong in the final and won 5–0. In the 1996 Gold Cup, the Vincy Heat failed to register a victory, losing 5–0 to Mexico and 3–0 to Guatemala.

1996–present edit

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines would qualify again for the 1996 Caribbean Cup but this time finish bottom of their group. It would be eleven years before they qualified again, on goals scored, following their 8–0 thrashing of Saint Lucia with five goals from Shandel Samuel which saw them edge out Jamaica. In the 2007 tournament, Vincy Heat only managed one win, against Guyana 2–0, and finished bottom of their group again.

In 1998 World Cup qualifiers, the Saint Vincentian team beat Puerto Rico 9–1 over two legs, then defeated Saint Kitts and Nevis on away goals, thanks to a 2–2 draw in Basseterre. In the third round of qualifying they finished with six defeats in six games, including an 11–3 loss to Honduras. In the 2002 qualifiers, they beat the U.S. Virgin Islands 14–1 on aggregate, Saint Kitts and Nevis (4-2) and Antigua and Barbuda (5–2) but again finished without a win in the qualification semi-finals.

They improved in the 2006 qualifiers beating Nicaragua to advance to the third round for the third consecutive time, and obtaining two victories over Saint Kitts and Nevis, finishing in third place. However, in the 2010 qualifiers, they were eliminated for the first time in the second qualifying round, at the hands of Canada, who prevailed with an aggregate score of 7–1. In 2014 qualification, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines won once against Grenada to finish 13 points behind Guatemala. In 2018 World Cup qualification, they managed to beat Guyana 6–6 on away goals, then beat Aruba 3–2 to make it to the fourth round group stage. There they failed to get a single point, conceding 34 goals and finishing bottom of their group, including a 9–3 loss to Guatemala.

Results and fixtures edit

Main article: Saint Vincent and the Grenadines national football team results

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

2023 edit

8 March Friendly Barbados   Cancelled   Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Wildey, Barbados
20:00 UTC−4 Stadium: Wildey Turf
24 March 2022–23 Nations League Nicaragua   4–1   Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Managua, Nicaragua
18:00 UTC−6
Report
Stadium: Estadio Nacional de Fútbol
Referee: Adonai Escobedo (Mexico)
27 March 2022–23 Nations League Saint Vincent and the Grenadines   1–1   Bahamas Arnos Vale, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
15:00 UTC−4
Report
Stadium: Arnos Vale Stadium
Referee: Fernando Guerrero (Mexico)
8 September 2023–24 Nations League Belize   1–2   Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Fort-de-France, Martinique
16:00 UTC−4
  • Mensah   18'
 Report
Stadium: Stade Pierre-Aliker
Referee: Oliver Vergara (Panama)
12 September 2023–24 Nations League Saint Vincent and the Grenadines   4–3   Bermuda Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
15:30 UTC−4
Report
Stadium: Arnos Vale Stadium
Referee: Joseph Dickerson (United States)
13 October 2023–24 Nations League Saint Vincent and the Grenadines   1–4   French Guiana Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
15:30 UTC−4
Report
Stadium: Arnos Vale Stadium
Attendance: 2,500
Referee: Steffon Dewar (Jamaica)
16 October 2023–24 Nations League French Guiana   3–2   Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Fort-de-France, Martinique
19:00 UTC−4
Report
Stadium: Stade Pierre-Aliker
Referee: Pierre-Luc Lauzière (Canada)
17 November 2023–24 Nations League Bermuda   3–1   Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Devonshire Parish, Bermuda
18:30 UTC−4
Report
Stadium: Dame Flora Duffy National Sports Centre
Referee: Jaime Herrera (El Salvador)
21 November 2023–24 Nations League Saint Vincent and the Grenadines   3–0   Belize St. George's, Grenada
15:00 UTC−4
Report Stadium: Kirani James Athletic Stadium
Referee: Kimbell Ward (St. Kitts and Nevis)

2024 edit

5 June 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification Suriname   v   Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Paramaribo, Suriname
Stadium: Frank Essed Stadion
9 June 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification Saint Vincent and the Grenadines   v   El Salvador Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Stadium: TBD

2025 edit

4 June 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification Saint Vincent and the Grenadines   v   Anguilla Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Stadium: TBD
10 June 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification Puerto Rico   v   Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Puerto Rico
Stadium: TBD

Coaching history edit

Coaching staff edit

Position Name
Head coach   Theon Gordon
Assistant coaches   Rohan Webster
  Otis Devine
Fitness coach   Kemar Henry
Goalkeeping coach   Oswald Montclair
Massage therapist   Denzil Appleton
Team doctors   Dr. Andriw Cooper
  Dr. Katherine Austin
Physiotherapists   Marlon Gavins
  Waylon Foster
  Priscilla Irwin
  Jebediah Andrews
Match analyst   Denny Vincent
Performance analyst   Windell Houston
Technical director   Kendale Mercury

Players edit

Current squad edit

The following players were called up for the 2023–24 CONCACAF Nations League matches against Belize and Bermuda on 17 and 21 November 2023.[3]

Caps and goals correct as of 21 November 2023, after the match against   Bermuda.

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1GK Lemus Christopher (1995-05-27) 27 May 1995 (age 28) 16 0   CS Mont-Royal Outremont
1GK Garwin Davis (2004-04-07) 7 April 2004 (age 20) 4 0   Largo Height
1GK Jimmal Lewis (2001-07-05) 5 July 2001 (age 22) 0 0   Jebelle
2DF Jahvin Sutherland (1994-11-10) 10 November 1994 (age 29) 37 5   Springfield Athletic
2DF Jamal Yorke (1991-10-09) 9 October 1991 (age 32) 27 0   Sion Hill
2DF Najima Burgin (1996-10-16) 16 October 1996 (age 27) 10 0   Jebelle
2DF Nigel Charles (2003-03-20) 20 March 2003 (age 21) 7 0   Camdonia Chelsea
2DF Jazzi Barnum-Bobb (1995-09-15) 15 September 1995 (age 28) 6 0   Chelmsford City
2DF Joel Jack (2001-07-24) 24 July 2001 (age 22) 4 0   Layou
3MF Nazir McBurnette (1993-02-18) 18 February 1993 (age 31) 56 5   All Saints United
3MF Diel Spring (2000-12-26) 26 December 2000 (age 23) 22 1   Fitz Hughes Predators
3MF Gidson Francis (1999-04-01) 1 April 1999 (age 25) 10 0   All Saints United
3MF Addeen Charles (1996-03-17) 17 March 1996 (age 28) 9 0   Fitz Hughes Predators
3MF Kennijah Joseph (2000-08-10) 10 August 2000 (age 23) 9 0   Layou
3MF Sherwyn Alexander (1997-10-12) 12 October 1997 (age 26) 8 0   Jebelle
3MF Terris Joseph (1998-12-08) 8 December 1998 (age 25) 7 0   Jebelle
3MF Masai Brown (2003-05-26) 26 May 2003 (age 20) 4 0   Panserraikos
4FW Cornelius Stewart (1989-10-07) 7 October 1989 (age 34) 68 23   Sheikh Jamal
4FW Kyle Edwards (1997-01-15) 15 January 1997 (age 27) 26 4   Hartford Athletic
4FW Marlon Simmons (2003-01-26) 26 January 2003 (age 21) 9 1   Bequia United
4FW Rondell Thomas (2000-12-12) 12 December 2000 (age 23) 9 2   Faulkland
4FW Oryan Velox (2004-10-28) 28 October 2004 (age 19) 4 1   VfR Aalen
4FW Kirtney Franklyn (2005-03-05) 5 March 2005 (age 19) 0 0   Fitz Hughes Predators

Recent call-ups edit

Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club Latest call-up
GK Josh Stowe (2003-05-06) 6 May 2003 (age 20) 3 0   Bequia United v.   French Guiana; 16 October 2023
GK Jadiel Chance (1999-08-08) 8 August 1999 (age 24) 9 0   North Leeward Predators v.   Belize; 8 September 2023 PRE
GK Elron Baptiste (2005-05-29) 29 May 2005 (age 18) 0 0   Sparta v.   Bahamas; 27 March 2023
DF Kevin Francis (1994-01-21) 21 January 1994 (age 30) 44 2   Kitsap Pumas v.   French Guiana; 16 October 2023
DF Gavin Browne (1999-06-28) 28 June 1999 (age 24) 6 0   North Leeward Predators v.   French Guiana; 16 October 2023
DF Iruel Matthias (2003-04-26) 26 April 2003 (age 21) 6 0   Jebelle v.   Belize; 8 September 2023 PRE
MF Aaron Jackson (2001-01-24) 24 January 2001 (age 23) 7 0   System 3 v.   Belize; 8 September 2023 PRE
MF Dorren Hamlet (1989-07-16) 16 July 1989 (age 34) 65 2   Pastures v.   Bahamas; 27 March 2023
FW Oalex Anderson (1995-11-11) 11 November 1995 (age 28) 38 18   North Carolina v.   French Guiana; 16 October 2023
FW Azinho Solomon (1994-10-12) 12 October 1994 (age 29) 42 7   System 3 v.   Bahamas; 27 March 2023
FW Chavel Cunningham (1995-07-20) 20 July 1995 (age 28) 28 12   Pastures v.   Bahamas; 27 March 2023
FW Keshorn Durham (1997-01-02) 2 January 1997 (age 27) 6 0   Notch v.   Bahamas; 27 March 2023
FW Steven Pierre (2005-05-21) 21 May 2005 (age 18) 2 0   System 3 v.   Bahamas; 27 March 2023
Notes
  • INJ = Withdrew due to injury
  • PRE = Preliminary squad / standby
  • RET = Retired from the national team
  • SUS = Serving suspension
  • WD = Player withdrew from the squad due to non-injury issue.

Player records edit

As of 21 November 2023[4]
Players in bold are still active with Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

Most appearances edit

 
Cornelius Stewart (right) is Saint Vincent and the Grenadines' most capped player with 68 appearances.
Rank Player Caps Goals Career
1 Cornelius Stewart 68 23 2007–present
2 Dorren Hamlet 65 2 2008–present
3 Shandel Samuel 63 32 2001–2016
Kendall Velox [fr] 63 15 1992–2008
5 Roy Richards 59 1 2008–2016
6 Melvin Andrews [pt] 58 0 1996–2008
Myron Samuel 58 23 2008–2018
8 Nazir McBurnette [es] 56 5 2011–present
9 Emerald George 52 5 2007–2016
10 Kevin Francis 44 2 2014–present

Top goalscorers edit

Rank Player Goals Caps Ratio Career
1 Shandel Samuel 32 63 0.52 2001–2016
2 Rodney Jack 24 36 0.67 1992–2004
3 Myron Samuel 23 58 0.4 2008–2018
Cornelius Stewart 23 68 0.34 2007–present
5 Oalex Anderson 18 38 0.47 2014–present
6 Alwyn Guy 16 39 0.41 1996–2008
7 Kendall Velox [fr] 15 63 0.24 1992–2008
8 Chavel Cunningham [es] 12 28 0.43 2015–present
9 Andre Hinds [fr] 11 11 1 1995–1996
Renson Haynes 11 18 0.61 2001–2006

Competitive record edit

FIFA World Cup edit

FIFA World Cup FIFA World Cup qualification
Year Round Position Pld W D* L F A Pld W D L F A
1930 to 1978 Part of   United Kingdom Part of   United Kingdom
1982 to 1990 Not a FIFA member Not a FIFA member
  1994 Did not qualify 10 2 1 7 5 32
  1998 10 2 2 6 17 33
    2002 12 5 0 7 24 29
  2006 8 3 0 5 11 15
  2010 2 0 0 2 1 7
  2014 6 1 2 3 4 12
  2018 10 1 2 7 15 42
  2022 4 1 0 3 3 16
      2026 To be determined To be determined
      2030
  2034
Total 0/8 62 15 7 40 80 186

CONCACAF Gold Cup edit

Main article: Saint Vincent and the Grenadines at the CONCACAF Gold Cup
CONCACAF Championship & Gold Cup record
Year Round Position Pld W D L GF GA Squad
  1963 Not a CONCACAF member
  1965
  1967
  1969
  1971
  1973
  1977
  1981
1985
1989 Did not enter
  1991
    1993 Did not qualify
  1996 Group stage 9th 2 0 0 2 0 8 Squad
  1998 Did not qualify
  2000
  2002
    2003 Did not enter
  2005 Did not qualify
  2007
  2009
  2011
  2013
    2015
  2017
      2019
  2021
    2023
Total Group stage 1/18 2 0 0 2 0 8 –

CONCACAF Nations League edit

CONCACAF Nations League record
League Finals
Season Division Group Pld W D L GF GA P/R Finals Result Pld W D L GF GA Squad
2019–20 B D 6 3 2 1 6 4     2021 Did not qualify
2022–23 B C 6 0 2 4 5 14     2023
2023–24 B C 6 3 0 3 13 14     2024
2024–25 B To be determined   2025
Total — — 18 6 4 8 24 32 — Total 0 Titles — — — — — — —

Caribbean Cup edit

Caribbean Cup record
Year Round Position Pld W D* L GF GA
  1989 Group stage 6th 2 0 1 1 1 3
  1990 Abandoned[5] 2 0 0 2 2 5
  1991 Did not enter
  1992 Group stage 8th 3 0 0 3 1 4
  1993 Group stage 8th 3 0 0 3 4 10
  1994 Did not qualify
    1995 Runners-up 2nd 5 3 1 1 13 11
  1996 Group stage 7th 3 0 1 2 2 7
    1997 Did not qualify
    1998
  1999
  2001
  2005
  2007 Group stage 6th 3 1 0 2 2 4
  2008 Did not qualify
  2010
  2012
  2014
  2017
Total Runners-up 7/19 21 4 3 14 25 44

References edit

  1. ^ "The FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking". FIFA. 4 April 2024. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
  2. ^ Elo rankings change compared to one year ago. "World Football Elo Ratings". eloratings.net. 27 March 2024. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
  3. ^ "Final Squad". Facebook. SVG Football Federation.
  4. ^ "Saint Vincent and the Grenadines". National Football Teams.
  5. ^ Play was suspended when Jamaat al Muslimeen attempted a coup d'état of the government of Trinidad and Tobago. The tournament was abandoned altogether after Tropical storm Arthur forced the cancellation of the final round of games. Trinidad and Tobago were to meet Martinique in the final.

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