Nickname(s) | Vanuatu Cyclone | ||
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Association | Vanuatu Football Federation | ||
Confederation | OFC (Oceania) | ||
Head coach | Etienne Mermer | ||
Captain | Brian Kaltack | ||
Most caps | Jean Kaltak (13) | ||
Top scorer | Jean Kaltak (21) | ||
FIFA code | VAN | ||
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First international | |||
Australia 9–1 Vanuatu (Adelaide, Australia; 13 January 1996) | |||
Biggest win | |||
Micronesia 0–46 Vanuatu (Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea; 7 July 2015) | |||
Biggest defeat | |||
Australia 12–0 Vanuatu (Adelaide, Australia; 25 January 1996) | |||
World Cup | |||
Appearances | 0 | ||
OFC U23 Championship | |||
Appearances | 6 | ||
Best result | Final |
The Vanuatu national under-23 football team, also known as Vanuatu Cyclone, represents Vanuatu at U23 tournaments. The team is considered to be the feeder team for the Vanuatu national football team. They are controlled by the Vanuatu Football Federation. The team has gained notoriety for thrashing Micronesia's side 46–0 in the 2015 Pacific Games.