School Futsal League’s junior top 40: Best under 14 and 16 players
Southeast Queensland is loaded with schoolboy and schoolgirl futsal stars. Meet 40 of the best under 14 and under 16 young guns in the School Futsal league.
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The future of futsal is in safe hands with the Queensland School Futsal (QSF) association’s School Futsal League providing under 14 and under 16 schoolboys and schoolgirls the chance to showcase their talent.
With more than 30 future stars leading the charge, we take a look at just some of the most promising young guns in the southeast.
From the Gold Coast to the Sunshine Coast, these boys and girls will compete later in the month at Nissan Arena as part of the Queensland Representative School Sport 13/14 State Futsal Carnival which brings together the best players from all over the state as they represent their school sport regions after being selected via district and regional trails in early October.
But, before they kick, off we present the top 30 teen talents hand-picked from 10 major schools in the QSF.
FUTSAL STARS (School Futsal League)
Amber Faherty (Kawana Waters State College under-14)
One of the strongest female futsal players to go through the Kawana Waters program. Faherty has an excellent touch and control of the ball and is very dangerous when running at goal.
Will Fawcett (Kawana Waters State College under-14)
An exceptional goalkeeper and shot stopper with outstanding reaction time and technical ability when going to ground. Fawcett was an extremely influential player in Kawana’s Queensland Schools Futsal (QSF) Cup win this year, saving multiple in the final penalty shootout.
Kasey Peters (Kawana Waters State College under-16)
An excellent defender who is calm on the ball while also having great vision. Her passing, shot accuracy and her presence is invaluable.
Zachary Roulston (Kawana Waters State College under-16)
Arguably one of the best futsal players in Australia for his age. Roulston scored multiple goals in the QSF Cup final to take his team to victory, his dribbling speed, control, shot power and accuracy making him one of the toughest players to compete against.
Lachlan Hatziannou (Mansfield SHS under-16)
As team captain, Hatziannou is a great motivator and source of inspiration, often making huge defensive plays to limit opposition chances.
Sofia Gamez (Mansfield SHS under-16)
Gamez is Ms Reliable and indelible going from defence and transitioning into attack to create goal scoring chances.
Gabriel Jeannin (Mansfield SHS under-14)
Jeannin is an inspirational captain and team leader. He often capitalises on scoring opportunities and leads his team in goals scored.
Jasmine Thom (Mansfield SHS under-14)
Thom uses her speed and skill to create many scoring opportunities. She combines well with her teammates to create an edge and brings all the energy.
Charlotte Davis (Trinity College Beenleigh under-14)
Davis has an outstanding attitude towards improving her high level of skill. Not only does she work tirelessly perfecting her craft but she finds time to help others get better too.
Madeleine Lang (Trinity College Beenleigh under-16)
Could someone dedicate more time to the game? No. She has been influential for Trinity College’s futsal success in local competitions. Her school captaincy position translates to the field where she is a “follow me” leader.
Stefan Jekic (Trinity College Beenleigh under-14)
Jekic is a very strong, skilful and intelligent young player who is wanted by F-League clubs. He is a grounded young man with huge potential. Watch out for him.
Lachlan Sedgewick (Trinity College Beenleigh under-16)
Sedgewick has been influential in his school’s futsal team. He has great leadership on and off the field and is a coach’s dream player.
Danya Mustafa (Islamic College of Brisbane under-16)
A skilful and creative player with a habit of scoring important goals at important times. She’s got a bright future in futsal.
Abdallah Deya (Islamic College of Brisbane under-16)
Deya is a strong, powerful player with a deft touch and the ability to create a chance from nothing.
Basima Hijazi (Islamic College of Brisbane under-14)
At 12 years old and without playing in the club system she is a natural flair player who has represented ICB in all age groups up to under-19s. Wait a few years and she will be making a name for herself.
Bilal Chouaib Khan (Islamic College of Brisbane under-14)
A Silky left-footed player who glides across the court and looks like he has all the time in the world.
Shoshannah Embel (Mabel Park SHS under-16)
Embel is a phenomenal player, at such a young age she is able to display experience beyond her years. She is a skilful player able to dominate a game, having made her NPL debut at the age of 15.
Caitlin Sauth (Mabel Park State High School under-14)
Sauthis is a gun, able to control the game with genuine leadership. She is able to change a game and doesn’t go hiding when the team needs her.
Adel Mardiyansha (Mabel Park State High School under-16)
Mardiyansha is a passionate young player who wears his heart on his sleeve and puts everything into his game and into every challenge.
He isn’t afraid and has a wicked left foot.
Xavier Dennett (Mabel Park State High School under-14)
Dennett is a player who just understands the game. He is able to take on instructions and then put them into play. A work horse who just doesn’t stop for his team.
Rogan Steyn (Calvary Christian College under-14)
An unbelievable left footer with a natural ability for dribbling and scoring, a ‘nightmare’ to all defenders as he is nearly impossible to stop. He’s the top scorer of many tournaments and a leader on and off the court with a tremendous work ethic.
Alex Ocana-Morton (Calvary Christian College under-16)
The pick of the day. Without a doubt the best ‘fixo’ in the state, a playmaker who has an incredible pass accuracy with great positioning and tactical awareness. His technique is exquisite and his left foot is one of the best going around. Ocana-Morton was selected as an All-Star player in this year’s School Nationals and Grand Final MVP as he lead his team to victory.
Elena Ocana-Morton (Calvary Christian College under-16)
An incredible playmaker who shoots ‘bullets’ with her left foot. A nightmare for goalkeepers and a ferocious defender who it is hard to beat.
Fouad Nehme and Sierra Donatiu (Fortitude Valley State Secondary College)
Nehme is an exciting attacker who brings it every time he steps on the futsal court. It’s a similar story to Donatiu who is a born scorer, who has a competitive edge not many possess.
Ishaan Narayan (Wisdom College)
A great sport both on and off the courts and just gives it 110 per cent. One of those players that does not stop going with one minute left on the clock.
Mariam Souham (Wisdom College)
A real team player who shows initiative and drive by conducting after school training in the absence of the coach.
Oscar Gardiner (Pimpama State Secondary College under-14)
Gardiner is a talented and technical futsal player who plays point/striker. He has an excellent first touch and an eye for goal.
Chloe McAlister (Pimpama State Secondary College under-14)
McAlister is captain of Pimpama’s junior girls futsal team. She plays defence and beating her one-on-one just does not happen. She doesn’t stop talking in game, bringing the intensity on both ends.
Oliver Wilson (Pimpama State Secondary College under-16)
Wilson is a passionate and skilful player that always has an impact on the game. His desire for the ball is second to none and can finish from distance.
Lauryn Morse (Pimpama State Secondary College under 16)
Morse is a versatile player that stamps her mark in any position. She brings a great attitude to the game and finds the net whenever she is given a good chance.
Aesha Naidu (Mt Gravatt SHS under-14)
Naidu plays in the Southeast Queensland Premier League with the Ipswich Futsal Club under-13 girls team and they recently won the Football Queensland Futsal State titles. She was also invited to trial for the under-13 girls Queensland State Futsal Team.
Olivia and Romy Keller (Mt Gravatt SHS under-16)
Year 10 MGHS students and twin sisters, Romy and Olivia Keller, have played together for eight years.
They have also played four years of futsal and competed in numerous competitions as goal keeper and defence respectively. Currently the girls are involved in various Futsal competitions where they showcase a very high level of skill.
Phoebe Uematsu (Mt Gravatt SHS)
Uematsu has been committed to Futsal from a young age. This year alone, she has represented Mt Gravatt State High School in various Futsal competitions that include The Queensland School Futsal and the Schools Futsal league. Recently, in 2021, she was part of the SEQ Champion team. Her credentials extend to football where she has achieved considerable success.
Nick, Tyler and Dane Bruton – ‘The Triplets’ (Mt Gravatt SHS under-14)
No rivalry lost between these siblings helps them keep that competitive edge. The only way their Mt Gravatt SHS coach can tell them apart is by the colour of their boots.
The triplets, as they are more affectionately known, have represented Mt Gravatt SHS in the Queensland School Futsal and the Schools Futsal League. Currently, they are about to represent Metropolitan East in the 13/14 Queensland Secondary Schools State Futsal Championships. With these three boys on the court at the same time, they are virtually unstoppable due to their uncanny ability to read each other’s minds.
Ansh Sharma #5 (Redeemer Lutheran College under-14)
Sharma has a mix of speed and strength and with that, a brilliant shot and passing ability. He’s only going to get better.
Imogen Henderson #5 (Redeemer Lutheran College under-14)
Henderson is very promising — strong on the ball and almost unbeatable in one-on-one situations.
She can score too.
Patrick Laboo #1 (Redeemer Lutheran College under-16)
Laboo is a natural talent. He’s a fierce competitor with plenty of tricks up his sleeve.
Cassie Chan #1 (Redeemer Lutheran College Under-16)
Chan is a speedy customer with a brilliant pass. She works tirelessly from the first whistle.
Footnote: For information or to nominate for the 2023 School Futsal League, schools can go to the QSF website.
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