Jamaica national football team
The Jamaica national football team, nicknamed the "Reggae Boyz", represents Jamaica in international football. The team's first match was against Haiti in 1925. The squad is under the supervising body of the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF), which is a member of the Caribbean Football Union (CFU), Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF), and the global jurisdiction of FIFA. Jamaica's home matches have been played at Independence Park since its opening in 1962.
Their sole appearance in the FIFA World Cup was in 1998, where the team finished third in its group and failed to advance. The team also competed in the Caribbean Cup winning six times. Jamaica also competes in the CONCACAF Gold Cup, appearing thirteen times and finishing twice as runners-up to Mexico in 2015 and the United States in 2017. They were also invited to the Copa América in 2015 and 2016, being eliminated in the group stage on both occasions.
History edit
Early history (1893–1962) edit
In 1893, Jamaica's first football club, the Kingston Cricket Club, was formed.[4] In 1910, the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) was formed and controlled all of the games; in 1925, Jamaica was invited to play Haiti in a three match series with the team winning all three games 1–0, 2–1, and 3–0.[4] In 1926, Jamaica hosted Haiti at Sabina Park and won 6–0.[4][5] At the 1930 Central American Games in Cuba, Jamaica made its first international tournament appearance and lost both games in its group.[6]
From 1925 to 1962, Jamaica had regular games with teams from Trinidad and Tobago, Haiti, and Cuba, as well as with clubs like the Haitian Racing CH and Violette AC, the British Corinthians, and the Argentinean Tigers.[4][5] In 1952, the Caribbean All-Star team was formed with players from Trinidad, Cuba, Haiti, and Suriname. The team played four matches against Jamaica in Sabina Park. Jamaica won the second game 2–1 and the fourth 1–0, and the All-Stars won the first game 5–1 and the third 1–0.[7]
Post-independence (1962–1989) edit
In 1962, the same year Jamaica became independent, the JFF became a member of FIFA.[4] At the 1962 Central American and Caribbean Games played in Jamaica, the national team was led by Brazilian coach Jorge Penna.[8][9] Jamaica finished in fourth place, with two wins over Puerto Rico and Cuba.[10] A year later, Jamaica competed in the first CONCACAF Championship in El Salvador, where the team finished last in its group, which included Mexico, the Netherlands Antilles, and eventual winner Costa Rica.[11]
In 1965, Jamaica attempted to qualify for the 1966 FIFA World Cup in England. After finishing first in its preliminary group that included Cuba and the Netherlands Antilles; Jamaica faced Costa Rica and Mexico in the final round, where the winner would qualify for the World Cup. Opening the final round campaign with a 3–2 loss at home against Mexico,[12] Jamaica lost the return match 8–0, with Isidoro Díaz getting a hat-trick for Mexico. Jamaica then lost 7–0 to Costa Rica and ended with a draw at home in the return match, ultimately finishing with a single point.[9] In January 1967, Jamaica attempted to qualify for the CONCACAF Championship but was eliminated after finishing third in the group of five.[13]
In 1968, George Hamilton became the new coach as Jamaica attempted to qualify for the 1970 FIFA World Cup in Mexico.[9] Most of the squad for the campaign was young with only a few remaining players from its previous attempt at qualifying being in the team. This was due to most of its players being either retired or migrated abroad.[9] Jamaica finished last with zero points from four games.[14][9] After finishing last in the 1969 CONCACAF Championship[15] and not qualifying for the following championship,[16] Jamaica had to withdraw from qualifying for the 1973 CONCACAF Championship after 17 players were suspended for poor behavior during a tour to Bermuda.[17] In 1977, Jamaica competed in qualifying for the 1977 CONCACAF Championship, which was also the qualifier for the 1978 FIFA World Cup. Taking on Cuba in the first round, Jamaica lost both of its games 5–1 on aggregate.[9]
Jamaica did not attempt to qualify for the 1982 and 1986 due to insufficient funds and a poorly prepared team.[9] The team returned to international competition after qualifying for the 1989 CONCACAF Championship, which was part of the qualifiers for the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy. After defeating Puerto Rico 3–1 on aggregate in the preliminary round, Jamaica played the United States for a spot in the finals. After a 0–0 draw at home, Jamaica lost 5–1 in the US and was eliminated.[9]
Caribbean triumph and World Cup appearance (1990–2000) edit
In 1990, Carl Brown was signed as head coach and led Jamaica into qualifying for the 1990 Caribbean Cup, finishing tied for third place after the final round was abandoned due to Tropical Storm Arthur.[18] In 1991, Jamaica defeated Trinidad and Tobago 2–0 to win the Caribbean Cup and qualify for the CONCACAF Gold Cup.[19] In the Gold Cup, Jamaica finished last with zero points in a group consisting of Honduras, Mexico, and Canada.[20]
After the Jamaicans lost to Trinidad and Tobago in the final of the 1992 Caribbean Cup,[21] they started their campaign in preliminary rounds of qualifying for the 1994 World Cup. After defeating Puerto Rico 3–1 on aggregate in the second preliminary round, Jamaica eliminated Trinidad and Tobago and was grouped with Bermuda, Canada, and El Salvador, two of which would advance to the final round. Jamaica opened the second round with two 1–1 draws against Canada and Bermuda, but the team lost its return match in Canada after a single goal from Dale Mitchell. After a 3–2 home win over Bermuda and two losses to El Salvador, Jamaica finished in third place and was eliminated.[22]
In 1993, Jamaica finished in second place after losing on penalties to Martinique in the final of the Caribbean Cup, which was a qualifier for the CONCACAF Gold Cup which was held later that year.[23] During this tournament, the team opened with a 1–0 loss to the US before recording their first Gold Cup win against Honduras. After qualifying in second place with a 1–1 draw against Honduras, Jamaica lost 6–1 to Mexico in the semi-final in Mexico City.[24] After not qualifying for the final round of the 1994 Caribbean Cup despite recording its largest-ever win margin in a 12–0 win against the British Virgin Islands, the team decided to hire Brazilian René Simões to assist Brown with the goal of qualifying for the 1998 World Cup.[4] After being eliminated in the group stage of both the 1995 Caribbean Cup by virtue of head-to-head and the 1996 Caribbean Cup,[25][26] Jamaica opened its 1998 World Cup qualifiers with an 2–0 aggregate win over Suriname and defeated Barbados 3–0 in the following round.[27] In 1997, Simões, by then promoted to head coach, scouted for players in England that had Jamaican heritage to join the national team. Paul Hall, Fitzroy Simpson, Deon Burton and Robbie Earle were all named in the squad due their heritage.[28] The term 'UB40' became used in Jamaica and more widely to describe their British-born players such as Hall and Gayle, the term is a nod to the English band UB40, who perform reggae, a genre of music that originated in Jamaica.[29][30] After finishing winless in the first four games of the final qualifying round, Jamaica recorded three 1–0 wins over El Salvador, Canada, and Costa Rica, with Burton scoring the winning goal in each of the latter two matches. After a 0–0 draw against Mexico, Jamaica secured its qualification and made its first-ever World Cup appearance, and the following day was declared a national holiday.[31]
In 1998, Jamaica competed at the 1998 CONCACAF Gold Cup, finishing first in a group comprising World Cup champion Brazil, Guatemala, and El Salvador. With the help of goalkeeper Warren Barrett, Jamaica opened with a 0–0 tie against Brazil.[32] After wins over Guatemala and El Salvador, Jamaica advanced to the semi-final against Mexico. The match went into overtime before Mexican player Luis Hernandez scored the winning goal. In the third-place playoff, Jamaica lost 1–0 to Brazil, ending in fourth place.[33] At the 1998 FIFA World Cup, Jamaica finished third in Group H with three points from a 2–1 win against Japan in Lyon. Theodore Whitmore scored both goals in the victory.[34]
The following month, Jamaica competed in the finals of the 1998 Caribbean Cup, which was a qualifier for the 2000 CONCACAF Gold Cup. After finishing first in its group, Jamaica won the final 2–1 against Trinidad and Tobago, with goals from Oneil McDonald and Dean Sewell.[35] In 1999, Jamaica experienced its biggest defeat in a 9–0 loss against Costa Rica.[36] After finishing second in its group, Jamaica was eliminated by Cuba in the semi-finals of the 1999 Caribbean Cup.[37] At the Gold Cup, Jamaica finished last in its group, losing against Colombia and Honduras 2–0 and 1–0, respectively.[38]
Struggles at continental level (2001–2009) edit
In the 2002 FIFA World Cup qualification semi-finals, Jamaica faced Honduras, El Salvador, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in the second group. Jamaica finished second, securing a spot in the final round despite losing two games to Honduras and El Salvador. In the final round of qualifying, Jamaica finished in fifth place after being eliminating by Honduras.[39] Between the two rounds of World Cup qualifying, Jamaica was eliminated in the group stage of the 2001 Caribbean Cup by goal-difference and missed out on qualifying for the Gold Cup the following year.[40] Jamaica qualified for the 2003 Gold Cup, reaching the quarter-finals before being eliminated by Mexico 5–0 at the Estadio Azteca.[41]
Jamaica started its 2006 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign in the second round with a 4–1 aggregate win over Haiti to reach the third round. Jamaica finished third in group play, with a 1–1 draw against the US and one point away from reaching the next round. Coach Sebastião Lazaroni was sacked due to the team's performance.[42] In the 2005 Caribbean Cup, Jamaica tied its largest-ever win margin record with a 12–0 win over Saint Martin, with Luton Shelton and Roland Dean both getting hat-tricks.[43] After reaching the final with wins against Saint Lucia and French Guiana, Jamaica claimed its third title and a spot at the Gold Cup.[44] At the Gold Cup, Jamaica reached the quarter-finals before losing to the US 3–1 in Foxborough, with American player DaMarcus Beasley scoring two goals.[45]
In 2006 and 2007, Jamaica continued to struggle, with one Jamaican journalist dubbing the team "The Reggae Toyz".[46] The team failed to qualify for the 2007 Caribbean Cup after being eliminated due to goals scored, with St. Vincent and the Grenadines scoring three more goals than Jamaica.[47] Two managers later, the team only earned a single point from three matches in the third round of qualification for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. With coach Theodore Whitmore, Jamaica secured three wins from its remaining matches, jumping from 116th[A] to 83rd place in the world rankings.[48] Despite the team's final win over Canada, Jamaica was eliminated by goal difference after Mexico finished three goals ahead.[49] Jamaica won the 2008 Caribbean Cup, with Luton Shelton scoring both goals in the victory against Grenada to qualify for the Gold Cup.[50] At the Gold Cup, Jamaica finished third in its group; with a single win over El Salvador, the side finished last among the third-place teams and was eliminated.[51]
Continental finals appearances (2010–2019) edit
Jamaica entered the final round of the 2010 Caribbean Cup after a 0–0 draw with Costa Rica.[52] After finishing first in its group, Jamaica won against Grenada in the semi-finals, then defeating first-time finalists Guadeloupe in a penalty shoot-out. Jamaica earned its fifth title, and coach Theodore Whitmore became the first to win the Caribbean Cup as both player and coach.[53][54] In the 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup, Jamaica finished first in its group, beating Grenada 4–0, Guatemala 2–0, and Honduras 1–0 before being eliminated by the US, with goals from American players Jermaine Jones and Clint Dempsey.[55][56]
In qualifying for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, Jamaica started in the third round and earned seven points in the first three games, which included a historic 2–1 win over the United States at home which was their first win over the Americans.[57] Jamaica later qualified with a 4–1 win over Antigua and Barbuda, finishing two goals ahead of Guatemala in its group.[58] After the team finished last in its group for the 2012 Caribbean Cup[59] and failed to record a win in six matches in the fourth round of qualifying, team manager Theodore Whitmore resigned and was replaced by German coach Winfried Schäfer.[60][61] After a 2–0 loss to the US, Jamaica finished in last place and was eliminated.[62]
After qualifying for the 2015 Gold Cup due to winning the 2014 Caribbean Cup,[63] Jamaica was invited to compete in the 2015 edition of the Copa América in Chile.[64] At the Copa America, Jamaica was drawn in Group B with Uruguay, Paraguay, and Argentina. Jamaica finished last after losing all three of its matches 1–0, with Jobi McAnuff saying, "I don't think many people would have given us that chance."[65] A few weeks later in the 2015 Gold Cup, Jamaica finished first in its group and defeated Haiti in the quarter-finals with a goal from Giles Barnes to qualify for the semi-finals for the first time since 1998.[66] In the semi-final, Jamaica defeated the US 2–1 with goals from Darren Mattocks and Giles Barnes, reaching its first-ever Gold Cup final. In the final, Jamaica lost to Mexico 3–1.[67][68]
In qualifying for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Jamaica started in the third round and defeated Nicaragua 4–3 on aggregate to reach the fourth round.[69] In the fourth round, Jamaica started off strong with a 1–0 win over Haiti and a 1–1 draw with Costa Rica, earning four points after three games.[70] However, three straight losses, including a 2–0 loss against Panama, eliminated Jamaica from World Cup qualifying.[71] Between the fourth-round matches, Jamaica competed in the Copa América Centenario after qualifying through the 2014 Caribbean Cup. Jamaica finished with no points from their three games, scoring no goals and conceding six.[63][72]
After Whitmore returned to the team,[73] Jamaica qualified for the 2017 Caribbean Cup, reaching the final before losing to first-time finalists Curaçao 2–1, with Elson Hooi scoring both of Curaçao's goals.[74] In the 2017 Gold Cup, Jamaica upset Mexico 1–0 in the semi-finals, with Kemar Lawrence scoring the goal.[75] In the final against the US, Jamaica conceded the opening goal at the end of the first half before Je-Vaughn Watson tied the score in the 50th minute. However, after a goal in the 88th minute from Jordan Morris, the US won the title, and Jamaica finished as runner-up.[76]
Post-pandemic (2020–present) edit
In 2020, Jamaica played a single international friendly versus Bermuda before all international football was placed on hold by FIFA due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[77]
In 2021, Jamaica reached the 2021 Gold Cup quarterfinals, where they lost 0–1 to the United States.[78]
On 9 December 2021, Theodore Whitmore was dismissed as senior national team head coach.[79]
On 21 November 2023, Jamaica qualified for the 2024 Copa América by reaching the 2023–24 CONCACAF Nations League A semifinals on a 3-2 comeback against Canada. Jamaica had previously lost 2-1 on the first leg, however, the victory resulted in a 4-4 goal aggregate tie that went in her favour based on an away goal difference.[80][81]
Stadium edit
Between 1926 and 1962. Jamaica played its matches at Sabina Park, which is also home to the West Indies cricket team.[82] In 1962, the football team moved to Independence Park, which was built for the 1962 Central American and Caribbean Games held after the country gained independence; the first home match was a 6–1 victory over Puerto Rico.[10][83] The stadium is nicknamed The Office while the team plays.[84]
The team has also played at Jarrett Park and Trelawny Stadium at the 2008 Caribbean Cup.[85][86] They have also played at the Montego Bay Sports Complex in the 2014 Caribbean Cup.[87]
Kits edit
The national team have used four clothing manufacturers to supply the official kit for Jamaica. The team's first supplier was Italian manufacturer Lanzera in 1995 before it merged with Kappa a year later. This deal was terminated after the 1998 World Cup.[88] In 2000, the JFF signed a deal with German sporting brand Uhlsport, which lasted until 2006.[89][90] After another three-year contract with Kappa between 2012 and 2014,[91] the JFF signed a four-year deal with Emirati sportswear company Romai Sports for US$4.8 million.[92]
In 2021, Umbro was the kit provider for Jamaica.[93] In 2022, Adidas signed a deal to become the new kit provider for Jamaica starting in 2023.[94]
Results and fixtures edit
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
| 11 March 2023 Friendly | Jamaica | 0–1 | Trinidad and Tobago | Montego Bay, Jamaica |
| 16:00 UTC−5 | Report |
| Stadium: Montego Bay Sports Complex |
| 14 March 2023 Friendly | Jamaica | 0–0 | Trinidad and Tobago | Kingston, Jamaica |
| 17:00 UTC−5 | Report | Stadium: National Stadium |
| 26 March 2023 2022–23 Nations League | Mexico | 2–2 | Jamaica | Mexico City, Mexico |
| 18:00 UTC−6 | Report |
| Stadium: Estadio Azteca Referee: Ismail Elfath (United States) |
| 15 June 2023 Friendly | Qatar | 2–1 | Jamaica | Wiener Neustadt, Austria |
| 18:00 UTC+2 |
| Report | Stadium: Stadion Wiener Neustadt Referee: Stefan Ebner (Austria) |
| 19 June 2023 Friendly | Jordan | 2–1 | Jamaica | Wiener Neustadt, Austria |
| 14:00 UTC+2 | Report | Stadium: Stadion Wiener Neustadt Referee: Harald Lechner (Austria) |
| 24 June 2023 2023 Gold Cup GS | United States | 1–1 | Jamaica | Chicago, United States |
| 21:06 UTC−5 |
| Report |
| Stadium: Soldier Field Attendance: 36,666 Referee: César Arturo Ramos (Mexico) |
| 28 June 2023 2023 Gold Cup GS | Jamaica | 4–1 | Trinidad and Tobago | St. Louis, United States |
| 18:30 UTC−5 | Report |
| Stadium: CityPark Attendance: 21,216 Referee: Fernando Guerrero (Mexico) |
| 2 July 2023 2023 Gold Cup GS | Jamaica | 5–0 | Saint Kitts and Nevis | Santa Clara, United States |
| 16:00 UTC−7 | Report | Stadium: Levi's Stadium Attendance: 60,347 Referee: Adonai Escobedo (Mexico) |
| 9 July 2023 2023 Gold Cup QF | Guatemala | 0–1 | Jamaica | Cincinnati, United States |
| 17:00 UTC−4 | Report |
| Stadium: TQL Stadium Attendance: 24,979 Referee: Drew Fischer (Canada) |
| 12 July 2023 2023 Gold Cup SF | Jamaica | 0–3 | Mexico | Paradise, United States |
| 19:00 UTC−7 | Report | Stadium: Allegiant Stadium Attendance: 29,886 Referee: Mario Escobar (Guatemala) |
| 8 September 2023 2023–24 Nations League | Jamaica | 1–0 | Honduras | Kingston, Jamaica |
| 20:00 UTC−5 |
| Report | Stadium: Independence Park Referee: Daniel Quintero (Mexico) |
| 12 September 2023 2023–24 Nations League | Jamaica | 2–2 | Haiti | Kingston, Jamaica |
| 19:00 UTC−5 |
| Report |
| Stadium: Independence Park Referee: César Arturo Ramos (Mexico) |
| 12 October 2023 2023–24 Nations League | Grenada | 1–4 | Jamaica | St. George's, Grenada |
| 19:00 UTC−4 |
| Report |
| Stadium: Kirani James Athletic Stadium Referee: Joseph Dickerson (United States) |
| 15 October 2023 2023–24 Nations League | Haiti | 2–3 | Jamaica | Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago |
| 20:00 UTC−4 |
| Report | Stadium: Hasely Crawford Stadium Referee: Mario Escobar (Guatemala) |
| 11 November 2023 Friendly | Guatemala | 0–0 | Jamaica | Harrison, United States |
| 19:00 UTC−5 | Report | Stadium: Red Bull Arena Referee: Benjamín Pineda (Costa Rica) |
| 18 November 2023 2023–24 Nations League QF | Jamaica | 1–2 | Canada | Kingston, Jamaica |
| 10:30 UTC−5 |
| Report | Stadium: Independence Park Referee: Tori Penso (United States) | |
| Note: Rescheduled from November 17 due to weather | ||||
| 21 November 2023 2023–24 Nations League QF | Canada | 2–3 (4–4 agg.) | Jamaica | Toronto, Ontario |
| 19:30 UTC−5 | Report |
| Stadium: BMO Field Referee: César Ramos (Mexico) | |
| Note: Tied 4–4 on aggregate. Jamaica won on away goals, advanced to the Finals and qualified for the 2024 Copa América. | ||||
2024 edit
| 21 March 2024 2023–24 Nations League SF | United States | v | Jamaica | Arlington, United States |
| Stadium: AT&T Stadium |
| 24 March 2024 2023–24 Nations League 3rd/F | TBD | v | Jamaica | Arlington, United States |
| Stadium: AT&T Stadium |
Coaching staff edit
Coaching staff
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Head of Delegation | Sheridan Samuels |
| Head coach | Heimir Hallgrímsson |
| Assistant coach | Timothy Halls |
| Assistant coach | Merron Gordon |
| Goalkeeper coach | Camillus Petterson |
| Fitness coach | William Geraldus |
| Video Analyst | Kyle Chin |
| Team Doctor | Dr. Bersha Cole |
| Physiotherapist | Dr. Kevin Christie |
| Physiotherapist | Christopher Kelly |
| Trainer | Lamar Morgan |
| Press Officer | Earl Bailey |
| Kit & Equipment | Norman Stone |
| Massage Therapist | Devin Lawson |
| Massage Therapist | Rory Rhoden |
Technical staff
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Technical Director | Wendell Downswell |
| General Manager | Roy Simpson |
Coaching history edit
- Caretaker managers are listed in italics.
- Jorge Penna (1962, 1965–1967)
- Antoine Tassy (1962–1964)
- George Hamilton (1967)
- George Thomson (1967–1974)
- George Prescod (1974–1975, 1975–1978)
- Otmar Calder (1975)
- Jackie Bell (1978–1982)
- Carl Brown (1983–1986, 1990–1994, 2001–2004)
- Aldrick McNab (1987)
- Delroy Scott (1987–1988)
- Geoffrey Maxwell (1988–1990)
- René Simões (1994–2000, 2008)
- Sebastião Lazaroni (2000)
- Clovis de Oliveira (2000–2001)
- Sebastião Lazaroni (2004–2005)
- Wendell Downswell (2005–2006)
- Carl Brown (2006)
- Bora Milutinović (2006–2007)
- John Barnes (2008–2009)
- Theodore Whitmore (2009–2013, 2016–2021)
- Winfried Schäfer (2013–2016)
- Paul Hall (2021–2022)
- Merron Gordon (2022)
- Heimir Hallgrímsson (2022–present)
Players edit
This section needs to be updated. The reason given is: New squad announcement [1]. (November 2023) |
Current squad edit
The following players were called up for the 2023–24 CONCACAF Nations League A matches against Canada on 18 and 21 November 2023.[95]
Caps and goals correct as of 21 November 2023, after the match against Canada.
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | Andre Blake (captain) | 21 November 1990 | 68 | 0 | Philadelphia Union |
| GK | Jahmali Waite | 24 December 1998 | 6 | 0 | Pittsburgh Riverhounds | |
| GK | Amal Knight | 19 November 1993 | 12 | 0 | Lexington | |
| 17 | DF | Damion Lowe | 5 May 1993 | 55 | 4 | Philadelphia Union |
| 21 | DF | Javain Brown | 9 March 1999 | 23 | 0 | Vancouver Whitecaps |
| 2 | DF | Dexter Lembikisa | 4 November 2003 | 10 | 0 | Rotherham United |
| 6 | DF | Di'Shon Bernard | 14 October 2000 | 5 | 1 | Sheffield Wednesday |
| 5 | DF | Michael Hector | 19 July 1992 | 36 | 0 | Charlton Athletic |
| 22 | DF | Greg Leigh | 30 September 1994 | 9 | 0 | Oxford United |
| 4 | DF | Tayvon Gray | 19 August 2002 | 2 | 0 | New York City |
| 3 | MF | Kevon Lambert | 22 March 1997 | 25 | 0 | Real Salt Lake |
| 10 | MF | Bobby Decordova-Reid | 2 February 1993 | 22 | 4 | Fulham |
| 8 | MF | Daniel Johnson | 8 October 1992 | 18 | 3 | Stoke City |
| 15 | MF | Joel Latibeaudiere | 6 January 2000 | 6 | 0 | Coventry City |
| 9 | MF | Demario Phillips | 10 November 1998 | 6 | 0 | Mount Pleasant |
| 16 | MF | Karoy Anderson | 1 October 2004 | 1 | 0 | Charlton Athletic |
| 11 | FW | Shamar Nicholson | 16 February 1997 | 45 | 16 | Clermont |
| 7 | FW | Leon Bailey | 9 August 1997 | 23 | 4 | Aston Villa |
| 18 | FW | Michail Antonio | 28 March 1990 | 11 | 3 | West Ham United |
| 12 | FW | Demarai Gray | 28 June 1996 | 9 | 5 | Al-Ettifaq |
| 20 | FW | Romario Williams | 15 August 1994 | 16 | 3 | Colorado Springs Switchbacks |
| FW | Trivante Stewart | 22 March 2000 | 3 | 0 | Salernitana | |
Recent call-ups edit
The following players have also been called up to the team in the past 12 months.
| Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club | Latest call-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GK | Kemar Foster | 30 August 1992 | 1 | 0 | Waterhouse | v. Haiti, 17 October 2023 |
| GK | Coniah Boyce-Clarke | 1 March 2003 | 1 | 0 | Reading | v. Haiti, 12 September 2023 |
| GK | Asher Hutchinson | 4 December 2004 | 0 | 0 | Arnett Gardens | v. Trinidad and Tobago, 14 March 2023 |
| DF | Richard King | 27 November 2001 | 11 | 0 | ÍBV | v. Guatemala, 11 November 2023 |
| DF | Jon Bell | 26 August 1997 | 1 | 0 | St. Louis City | v. Guatemala, 11 November 2023 |
| DF | Kyle Ming | 25 January 1999 | 0 | 0 | Cavalier | v. Guatemala, 11 November 2023 |
| DF | Adrian Mariappa | 3 October 1986 | 72 | 1 | Salford City | v. Haiti, 17 October 2023 |
| DF | Amari'i Bell | 5 May 1994 | 14 | 1 | Luton Town | v. Haiti, 12 September 2023 |
| DF | Ethan Pinnock | 29 May 1993 | 6 | 0 | Brentford | v. Haiti, 12 September 2023 |
| DF | Kemar Lawrence | 17 September 1992 | 78 | 3 | Minnesota United | 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup |
| DF | Ricardo Thomas | 30 August 1997 | 12 | 0 | Dunbeholden | v. Trinidad and Tobago, 14 March 2023 |
| DF | Jamoi Topey | 13 January 2000 | 8 | 0 | Mount Pleasant | v. Trinidad and Tobago, 14 March 2023 |
| DF | Fitzroy Cummings | 23 November 1997 | 1 | 0 | Vere United | v. Trinidad and Tobago, 14 March 2023 |
| DF | Sue-Lae McCalla | 24 November 1992 | 1 | 0 | Mount Pleasant | v. Trinidad and Tobago, 14 March 2023 |
| DF | Oshane Staple | 3 September 1998 | 1 | 0 | Harbour View | v. Trinidad and Tobago, 14 March 2023 |
| MF | Shaniel Thomas | 14 September 2001 | 1 | 0 | Cavalier | v. Guatemala, 11 November 2023 |
| MF | Jahshaun Anglin | 6 May 2001 | 4 | 0 | Harbour View | v. Haiti, 17 October 2023 |
| FW | Renaldo Cephas | 8 December 1999 | 1 | 0 | Ankaragücü | v. Haiti, 17 October 2023 |
| MF | Kasey Palmer | 9 November 1996 | 1 | 0 | Coventry City | v. Haiti, 12 September 2023 |
| MF | Jon Russell | 9 October 2000 | 4 | 1 | Barnsley | 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup |
| MF | Brandon Cover | 25 September 2003 | 1 | 0 | Leicester City | v. Jordan, 19 June 2023 |
| MF | Ravel Morrison | 2 February 1993 | 18 | 2 | D.C. United | v. Mexico, 26 March 2023 |
| MF | Lamar Walker | 26 September 2000 | 19 | 1 | Al Dhaid | v. Trinidad and Tobago, 14 March 2023 |
| MF | Dwayne Atkinson | 5 May 2002 | 3 | 0 | ÍBV | v. Trinidad and Tobago, 14 March 2023 |
| MF | Alwayne Harvey | 3 November 1997 | 3 | 0 | Mount Pleasant | v. Trinidad and Tobago, 14 March 2023 |
| MF | Omari Hutchinson | 29 October 2003 | 2 | 0 | Ipswich Town | v. Trinidad and Tobago, 14 March 2023 |
| MF | Delano McCoy-Splatt | 11 October 2004 | 1 | 0 | Fulham | v. Trinidad and Tobago, 14 March 2023 |
| MF | Dante Cassanova | 21 June 2004 | 0 | 0 | Tottenham Hotspur | v. Trinidad and Tobago, 14 March 2023 |
| FW | Cory Burke | 28 December 1991 | 34 | 9 | New York Red Bulls | v. Haiti, 12 September 2023 |
| FW | Dujuan Richards | 10 November 2005 | 10 | 1 | Chelsea | v. Haiti, 12 September 2023 |
| FW | Kaheem Parris | 6 January 2000 | 9 | 0 | Sabah | 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup |
| FW | Jamal Lowe | 21 July 1994 | 6 | 2 | Swansea City | v. Mexico, 26 March 2023 |
| FW | Jourdaine Fletcher | 23 August 1998 | 8 | 2 | Skënderbeu Korçë | v. Trinidad and Tobago, 14 March 2023 |
| FW | Collin Anderson | 17 April 1999 | 2 | 0 | Bregalnica Štip | v. Trinidad and Tobago, 14 March 2023 |
| FW | Tyler Roberts | 22 December 2003 | 1 | 0 | Doncaster Rovers | v. Trinidad and Tobago, 14 March 2023 |
INJ Withdrew from the squad due to injury. | ||||||
Player records edit
- As of 21 November 2023[96]
- Players in bold are still active with Jamaica.
Most appearances edit
| Rank | Player | Caps | Goals | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ian Goodison | 128 | 10 | 1996–2008 |
| 2 | Linval Dixon | 127 | 3 | 1993–2003 |
| 3 | Theodore Whitmore | 120 | 24 | 1993–2004 |
| 4 | Ricardo Gardner | 111 | 9 | 1997–2012 |
| 5 | Warren Barrett | 108 | 0 | 1990–2000 |
| 6 | Andy Williams | 107 | 22 | 1997–2008 |
| 7 | Durrant Brown | 102 | 0 | 1984–1998 |
| 8 | Jermaine Taylor | 101 | 0 | 2004–2017 |
| 9 | Donovan Ricketts | 100 | 0 | 1999–2013 |
| 10 | Jevaughn Watson | 95 | 4 | 2008–2022 |
Top goalscorers edit
| Rank | Player | Goals | Caps | Ratio | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luton Shelton | 35 | 75 | 0.47 | 2004–2013 |
| 2 | Onandi Lowe | 27 | 81 | 0.33 | 1995–2004 |
| 3 | Theodore Whitmore | 24 | 120 | 0.2 | 1993–2004 |
| 4 | Paul Young | 22 | 49 | 0.45 | 1989–1997 |
| Andy Williams | 22 | 107 | 0.21 | 1997–2008 | |
| 6 | Walter Boyd | 19 | 75 | 0.25 | 1991–2001 |
| 7 | Darren Mattocks | 18 | 50 | 0.36 | 2012–2019 |
| Paul Davis | 18 | 61 | 0.3 | 1983–1997 | |
| Shamar Nicholson | 18 | 46 | 0.39 | 2017–present | |
| 10 | Hector Wright | 16 | 71 | 0.23 | 1988–1997 |
Competitive record edit
| Overview | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Event | 1st place | 2nd place | 3rd place | 4th place |
| World Cup | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gold Cup | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Caribbean Cup | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Copa América | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
FIFA World Cup edit
Jamaica's only appearance at the FIFA World Cup was in 1998. The team opened with a 3–1 loss against Croatia in Lens. After falling behind in the 27th minute, Robbie Earle scored the equalizer to close the first half. In the second half, Croatia scored two goals, causing Jamaica to lose the match.[97] The second match against Argentina saw Gabriel Batistuta getting a second half hat-trick, aiding in Jamaica's second defeat and elimination from the World Cup.[98] In the final match of the tournament, Theodore Whitmore scored a double, securing Jamaica's first World Cup win with a 2–1 win over Japan, whilst also allows Jamaica to become the second team from the Caribbean after Cuba to have won a World Cup game.[34]
| FIFA World Cup record | Qualification record | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Result | Position | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | Squad | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | ||
| 1930 | Part of United Kingdom | Part of United Kingdom | |||||||||||||||
| 1934 | |||||||||||||||||
| 1938 | |||||||||||||||||
| 1950 | |||||||||||||||||
| 1954 | |||||||||||||||||
| 1958 | |||||||||||||||||
| 1962 | |||||||||||||||||
| 1966 | Did not qualify | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 11 | ||||||||||
| 1970 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 11 | |||||||||||
| 1974 | Withdrew | Withdrew | |||||||||||||||
| 1978 | Did not qualify | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | ||||||||||
| 1982 | Did not enter | Declined participation | |||||||||||||||
| 1986 | Withdrew | Withdrew | |||||||||||||||
| 1990 | Did not qualify | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | ||||||||||
| 1994 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 11 | |||||||||||
| 1998 | Group stage | 22nd | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 9 | Squad | 20 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 24 | 15 | ||
| 2002 | Did not qualify | 16 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 14 | 18 | ||||||||||
| 2006 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 6 | |||||||||||
| 2010 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 19 | 6 | |||||||||||
| 2014 | 16 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 14 | 19 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 13 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 14 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 22 | |||||||||||
| 2026 | To be determined | To be determined | |||||||||||||||
| 2030 | |||||||||||||||||
| 2034 | |||||||||||||||||
| Total | Group stage | 1/22 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 9 | — | 116 | 37 | 33 | 46 | 124 | 143 | ||
| FIFA World Cup history | |
|---|---|
| First Match | Jamaica 1–3 Croatia (14 June 1998; Lens, France) |
| Biggest Win | Japan 1–2 Jamaica (26 June 1998; Lyon, France) |
| Biggest Defeat | Argentina 5–0 Jamaica (21 June 1998; Paris, France) |
| Best Result | Group stage (1998) |
| Worst Result | — |
CONCACAF Gold Cup edit
CONCACAF Championship 1963–1989, CONCACAF Gold Cup 1991–present
| CONCACAF Championship & Gold Cup record | Qualification record | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Result | Position | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | Squad | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | |
| 1963 | Group stage | 8th | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 16 | Squad | Qualified automatically | ||||||
| 1965 | Did not enter | Did not enter | ||||||||||||||
| 1967 | Did not qualify | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||
| 1969 | Round-robin | 6th | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 10 | Squad | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | |
| 1971 | Did not qualify | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |||||||||
| 1973 | Did not enter | Did not enter | ||||||||||||||
| 1977 | Withdrew | Withdrew | ||||||||||||||
| 1981 | Did not enter | Did not enter | ||||||||||||||
| 1985 | Withdrew | Withdrew | ||||||||||||||
| 1989 | Did not qualify | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | |||||||||
| 1991 | Group stage | 8th | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 12 | Squad | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 2 | |
| 1993 | Third place | 3rd | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 10 | Squad | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 1 | |
| 1996 | Did not qualify | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | |||||||||
| 1998 | Fourth place | 4th | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 4 | Squad | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 18 | 5 | |
| 2000 | Group stage | 12th | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | Squad | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 4 | |
| 2002 | Did not qualify | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | |||||||||
| 2003 | Quarter-finals | 7th | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | Squad | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 17 | 4 | |
| 2005 | Quarter-finals | 8th | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 10 | Squad | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 38 | 5 | |
| 2007 | Did not qualify | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 2 | |||||||||
| 2009 | Group stage | 10th | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | Squad | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 2 | |
| 2011 | Quarter-finals | 5th | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 2 | Squad | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 3 | |
| 2013 | Did not qualify | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||||||||
| 2015 | Runners-up | 2nd | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 6 | Squad | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 1 | |
| 2017 | Runners-up | 2nd | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 4 | Squad | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 5 | |
| 2019 | Semi-finals | 4th | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 6 | Squad | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 3 | |
| 2021 | Quarter-finals | 7th | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 3 | Squad | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 21 | 1 | |
| 2023 | Semi-finals | 3rd | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 5 | Squad | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 5 | |
| Total | Runners-up | 15/27 | 63 | 23 | 11 | 29 | 72 | 99 | — | 93 | 61 | 22 | 10 | 211 | 65 | |
| CONCACAF Championship & Gold Cup history | |
|---|---|
| First Match | Costa Rica 6–0 Jamaica (24 March 1963; Santa Ana, El Salvador) |
| Biggest Win | Jamaica 5–0 Saint Kitts and Nevis (2 July 2023; Santa Clara, United States) |
| Biggest Defeat | Mexico 8–0 Jamaica (28 March 1963; Santa Ana, El Salvador) |
| Best Result | Runners-up (2015, 2017) |
| Worst Result | Group stage (1963, 1991, 2000, 2009) |
CONCACAF Nations League edit
| CONCACAF Nations League record | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Division | Group | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | P/R | RK |
| 2019−20 | B | C | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 13th | |
| 2022–23 | A | A | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 5th | |
| Total | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 28 | 6 | 13th | |||
| CONCACAF Nations League history | |
|---|---|
| First Match | Jamaica 6–0 Antigua and Barbuda (6 September 2019; Montego Bay, Jamaica) |
| Biggest Win | Jamaica 6–0 Antigua and Barbuda (6 September 2019; Montego Bay, Jamaica) Aruba 0–6 Jamaica |
| Biggest Defeat | — |
| Best Result | — |
| Worst Result | — |
Copa América edit
Jamaica was invited to the Copa América for the first time in 2015, finishing last among Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay.[64] The following year, the team competed in the Copa América Centenario as winners of the 2014 Caribbean Cup, again finishing last in the group stage with a 3–0 loss to Uruguay.[63][72] Jamaica qualified for the 2024 Copa América by reaching the 2023–24 CONCACAF Nations League A semifinals after beating Canada in quarter-finals.[80]
| Copa América record | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Result | Position | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | Squad | |
| 2015 | Group stage | 12th | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | Squad | |
| 2016 | Group stage | 15th | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | Squad | |
| 2024 | Qualified | |||||||||
| Total | Invitation | 0 titles | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 9 | — | |
CFU Caribbean Cup edit
| CFU Championship & Caribbean Cup record | Qualification record | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Result | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | Squad | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | ||
| 1978 | Did not qualify | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||||||||
| 1979 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 9 | ||||||||||
| 1981 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 1983 | Did not enter | Did not enter | ||||||||||||||
| 1985 | ||||||||||||||||
| 1988 | ||||||||||||||||
| 1989 | Did not qualify | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | |||||||||
| 1990 | Abandoned[B] | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Squad | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | ||
| 1991 | Champions | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 2 | Squad | Qualified as host | |||||||
| 1992 | Runners-up | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | Squad | Qualified as champions | |||||||
| 1993 | Runners-up | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 4 | Squad | Qualified as host | |||||||
| 1994 | Did not qualify | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 5 | |||||||||
| 1995 | Group stage | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | Squad | Qualified as host | |||||||
| 1996 | Group stage | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 5 | Squad | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | ||
| 1997 | Third place | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 3 | Squad | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 2 | ||
| 1998 | Champions | 5 | 5 | 0 | ||||||||||||