Scotland national futsal team

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Scotland
Association Scottish Football Association
Confederation UEFA (Europe)
Head coachGordon McGillivray
CaptainKyle Ballingall
Most caps 34 Ben O'Hanlon
Top scorer9 Connor McLaren
Home stadiumNPC Edinburgh
FIFA code SCO
FIFA ranking 104 (4 April 2022) [1]
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First international
Flag of England.svg England 5–1 Scotland Flag of Scotland.svg
(Rome, Italy; 16 July 1983)
Biggest win
Ulster Banner.svg Northern Ireland 2-8 Scotland Flag of Scotland.svg
(Cardiff Wales; 4 December 2016)
Biggest defeat
Flag of Sweden.svg Sweden 13–0 Scotland Flag of Scotland.svg
(Skövde, Sweden; 15 January 2015)
World Cup
Appearances0
European Championship
Appearances0

The Scotland national futsal team represents Scotland in international futsal competitions such as the FIFA Futsal World Cup and the European Championships and is controlled by the Scottish Football Association.

Contents

The team played its first home match in April 2016, against Gibraltar. [2]

Tournament records

FIFA Futsal World Cup

FIFA Futsal World Cup recordQualification record
YearRoundPldWDLGFGAOutcomePldWDLGFGA
Flag of the Netherlands.svg 1989 Did not enterDid not enter
Flag of Hong Kong 1959.svg 1992
Flag of Spain.svg 1996
Flag of Guatemala.svg 2000
Flag of the Republic of China.svg 2004
Flag of Brazil.svg 2008
Flag of Thailand.svg 2012
Flag of Colombia.svg 2016
Flag of Lithuania.svg 2021 Did not qualify Group F 4th place 3003518
Flag of Uzbekistan.svg 2024 Group C 4th place 3003324
Total0/100000002/106006842

UEFA Futsal Championship

UEFA Futsal Euro recordQualification record
YearRoundPldWDLGFGAOutcomePldWDLGFGA
Flag of Spain.svg 1996 Did not enterDid not enter
Flag of Spain.svg 1999
Flag of Russia.svg 2001
Flag of Italy.svg 2003
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg 2005
Flag of Portugal.svg 2007
Flag of Hungary.svg 2010
Flag of Croatia.svg 2012
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg 2014
Flag of Serbia.svg 2016 Did not qualify Group F 4th place 3003225
Flag of Slovenia.svg 2018 Group A 4th place 3003423
Flag of the Netherlands.svg 2022 Group B 4th place 3012718
Flag of Latvia.svg Flag of Lithuania.svg 2026 Group C 4th place 3003311
Total0/130000004/131201111677

Home Nations Futsal Championship

Home Nations Futsal Championship Record
YearRoundPositionPldWDLGSGA
Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg 2016 Group stage3rd31021016
Flag of Scotland.svg 2017 Group stage3rd311179
Ulster Banner.svg 2018 Group stage3rd3102911
Flag of England.svg 2019 Group stage4th3012713
Total123273349

Players

Current squad

The following players were called up to the squad for the UEFA Futsal Euro 2026 qualifying matches against Malta, Switzerland and Gibraltar on 10, 11 and 13 April 2024 respectively. [3] [4]

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsClub
11 GK Benjamin O'Hanlon (1993-04-30) 30 April 1993 (age 31) Flag of England.svg Wessex Futsal Club
121 GK Robert Black (2001-01-02) 2 January 2001 (age 23) Flag of Scotland.svg Dundee Futsal Club

22 DF Kyle Ballingall (captain) (1995-10-12) 12 October 1995 (age 28) Flag of Scotland.svg PYF Saltires
32 DF Ross Cameron (2003-03-26) 26 March 2003 (age 21) Flag of Scotland.svg PYF Saltires
42 DF Mark Chisholm (1987-08-10) 10 August 1987 (age 36) Flag of England.svg Bolton Futsal Club
52 DF James Grant (1996-12-25) 25 December 1996 (age 27) Flag of England.svg Maidenhead United Futsal

64 FW Caleb Holness (2007-08-02) 2 August 2007 (age 16) Flag of Scotland.svg Futsal Escocia
74 FW Oscar Lucas (2002-08-18) 18 August 2002 (age 21) Flag of England.svg Bolton Futsal Club
84 FW Kai Lawless (2002-01-12) 12 January 2002 (age 22) Flag of England.svg Bolton Futsal Club
94 FW Gavin Ritchie (1999-10-23) 23 October 1999 (age 24) Flag of Scotland.svg Ambassadors Futsal Glasgow
104 FW Scott Smith (1995-07-12) 12 July 1995 (age 28) Flag of Scotland.svg PYF Saltires
114 FW Connor McLaren (1997-02-20) 20 February 1997 (age 27) Flag of Scotland.svg PYF Saltires
142 DF Adam Fairweather (2001-08-17) 17 August 2001 (age 22) Flag of Scotland.svg Futsal Club 33
154 FW Christopher Angus (1990-09-28) 28 September 1990 (age 33) Flag of Scotland.svg Aberdeen Futsal Academy

Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland Matches

OpponentH / ADateCompetitionScoreScorersVenue

Flag of Israel.svg  Israel

Away14-01-2015Euro 2016 Prelim Rd1–6Scott LaffertySkvode, Sweden

Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden

Away15-01-2015Euro 2016 Prelim Rd0–13----Skvode, Sweden

Flag of Armenia.svg  Armenia

Away17-01-2015Euro 2016 Prelim Rd1–6 Garry Hay Skvode, Sweden
Flag of Gibraltar.svg  Gibraltar Home27-04-2016Friendly4–3Sean Mushin ×2, Craig McLeish, Scott MollisonBells Sports Centre, Perth, Scotland
Flag of Gibraltar.svg  Gibraltar Home28-04-2016Friendly4–2Jack Guthrie ×2, Rhys Davis,Mark CaldowBells Sports Centre, Perth, Scotland
Flag of England.svg  England Away2-12-2016Home Nations0–9----House of Sport, Cardiff, Wales
Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg  Wales Away3-12-2016Home Nations2–5Craig McLeish, Dayle RobertsonHouse of Sport, Cardiff, Wales
Ulster Banner.svg  Northern Ireland Away4-12-2016Home Nations8–2Craig McLeish ×3, Fraser Smith ×2, Jack Guthrie, Dayle Robertson, Jamie ForsythHouse of Sport, Cardiff, Wales
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg   Switzerland Away24-01-2017Euro Futsal 2018 Prem Rd2–6Sean Muhsin, Rhys DavisTbilisi, Georgia
Flag of Georgia.svg  Georgia Away25-01-2017Euro Futsal 2018 Prem Rd0–11----Tbilisi, Georgia
Flag of Israel.svg  Israel Away27-01-2017Euro Futsal 2018 Prem Rd2–6Sean Muhsin, James YatesTbilisi, Georgia
Ulster Banner.svg  Northern Ireland Home1-12-2017Home Nations4–1Ahmed Aloulou, Lee Cameron, Scott Smith, Kevin HaganEdinburgh, Scotland
Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg  Wales Home2-12-2017Home Nations3–3Scott Mollison ×2, Kevin HaganEdinburgh, Scotland
Flag of England.svg  England Home3-12-2017Home Nations0–5----Edinburgh, Scotland
Ulster Banner.svg  Northern Ireland Away22-06-2018Friendly6–8Scott Mollison ×3, Ahmed Aloulou, Kyle Ballingall ×2, Joe Andrew, Neil LaurensonNewry L.C, Northern Ireland
Ulster Banner.svg  Northern Ireland Away23-06-2018Friendly6–6Joe Andrew ×2, Ahmed Aloulou ×2, Connor McLaren, Scott MollisonNewry L.C, Northern Ireland
Flag of Gibraltar.svg  Gibraltar Away27-10-2018Friendly3–0Scott Smith, Kyle Ballingall, Connor MclarenGibraltar
Flag of Gibraltar.svg  Gibraltar Away28-10-2018Friendly4–1Ryan Robb ×2, Connor Mclaren, Lee CameronGibraltar
Ulster Banner.svg  Northern Ireland Away30-11-2018Home Nations2–6Dayle Robertson ×2, Scott Smith ×2, Fraser Smith, Craig McLeishNerwy, Northern Ireland
Flag of England.svg  England Away01-12-2018Home Nations3–1Craig McLeishNerwy, Northern Ireland
Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg  Wales Away02-12-2018Home Nations6–2Craig Holmes, Kyle BallingallNerwy, Northern Ireland
Flag of Turkey.svg  Turkey Away29-01-2019FIFA 2020 World Cup Prem Rd4–3Connor McLaren ×2, James YatesZenica City, Bosnia & Herzegovina
Flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina.svg  Bosnia and Herzegovina Away30-01-2019FIFA 2020 World Cup Prem Rd10–1Brad SteedmanZenica City, Bosnia & Herzegovina
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg   Switzerland Away01-02-2019FIFA 2020 World Cup Prem Rd4–1Scott SmithZenica City, Bosnia & Herzegovina
Flag of England.svg  England Away29-11-2019Home Nations1-5Connor McLarenSt Georges Park, England
Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg  Wales Away30-11-2019Home NAtions3-3Dayle Robertson, Ryan Robb, Ahmed AloulouSt Georges Park, England
Ulster Banner.svg  Northern Ireland Away01-02-2019Home Nations3-5Connor McLaren x2, Dayle RobertsonSt Georges Park, England
Flag of Montenegro.svg  Montenegro Away29-01-2020UEFA Euro 2022 Qual9-2A Aloulou, Dayle RobertsonHerentals, Belgium
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium Away30-01-2020UEFA Euro 2022 Qual7-3A Aloulou X 2, OWN GOALHerentals, Belgium
Flag of Armenia.svg  Armenia Away01-02-2020UEFA Euro 2022 Qual2-2Steedman, F SmithHerentals, Belgium
Flag of Armenia.svg  Armenia Away9-04-2022World Cup 2022 Qual0-11noneVarna Bulgaria
Flag of Kosovo.svg  Kosovo Away10-04-2022World Cup 2022 Qual1-4SteedmanVarna Bulgaria
Flag of Bulgaria.svg  Bulgaria Away11-04-2022World Cup 2022 Qual2-9Conor McLaren / Ryan RobbVarna Bulgaria
Ulster Banner.svg  Northern Ireland Home07-10-2023Friendly1-2K BrandDISC, DUNDEE
Ulster Banner.svg  Northern Ireland Home08-10-2023FriendlyNN/ADISC, DUNDEE

Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland vs opponent

OpponentWinsDrawsLossesGoals
Flag of Armenia.svg  Armenia 0123–19
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium 1007–3
Flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina.svg  Bosnia and Herzegovina 0011–10
Flag of England.svg  England 0042–22
Flag of Gibraltar.svg  Gibraltar 40015–6
Flag of Georgia.svg  Georgia 0010–11
Flag of Israel.svg  Israel 0023–12
Flag of Montenegro.svg  Montenegro 1009–2
Ulster Banner.svg  Northern Ireland 51236–24
Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden 0010–13
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg   Switzerland 0023–10
Flag of Turkey.svg  Turkey 0013–4
Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg  Wales 02210–17
Flag of Kosovo.svg  Kosovo 0011-4
Flag of Bulgaria.svg  Bulgaria 0012-9
15 Countries1142284–178

Scotland Player Caps

These players have all represented the Scotland national futsal team. (as of October 2023)

NoNameCapsOfficial Caps (Euro's / FIFA)
1Ben O'Hanlon3415
2Scott Mollison249
3Fraser Smith2412
4Ryan Robb226
5Craig McLeish156
6Dayle Robertson208
7James Yates139
8Jack Guthrie113
9Kyle Ballingall229
10Craig Holmes103
11Neil Laurenson100
12Kevin Hagan90
13Mark Caldow96
14 Scott Smith 239
15Gordon McGillivray86
16Andrew McCulloch86
17 Scott Chaplain 83
18 Ross Chisholm 73
19Martin Cassells156
20Richard Horlock53
21Sean Mushin53
22Rhys Davis53
23Brad Steedman169
24John McLean43
25 Ahmed Aloulou 166
26Lee Cameron53
27Conor McLaren169
28Paul McLaughlin40
29Alan Cunnigham96
30Graham Muir33
31Scott Lafftery33
32 Garry Hay 33
33 James Grady 33
34Adam Whitelaw50
35David Mennie53
36Jamie Forsyth20
37Connor Thomson20
38Laim Kelly20
39Joe Andrew20
40Paul Simpson20
41Youssef Aloulou40
41Daniel Mackenzie43
41Derryn Kesson33
42Darren Clarkson116
43Craig Rathey10
44Scott Ballingall10
45Kenny Hynd10
46Michael Connor10
47James Gunn126
48Josh Clark126
49Lewis Mckay20
50Mark Duigan63
51Louie Anderson33
52Robert Black43
53Grant Campbell10
54Cameron Taylor10
55Kairn Brand10
56Kai Lawless10
57Oscar Lucas10
58Chris Angus10
59Adam Binnie10
60Adam Fairweather10
61Lewis Mackie10
62Callum Husband10

Scotland Player Goals

These players have all scored for Scotland national futsal team. (as of 01-12-2019)

NameAll GoalsEuro GoalsFIFA Goals
Scott Mollison700
Craig McLeish700
Ahmed Aloulou830
Sean Mushin420
Kyle Ballingall400
Dayle Robertson610
Scott Smith501
Fraser Smith410
Connor McLaren903
Joe Andrew300
Jack Guthrie300
Kevin Hagan200
Rhys Davis210
Brad Steedman211
Mark Caldow100
James Yates211
Jamie Forsyth100
Gary Hay110
Scott Lafferty100
Lee Cameron200
Ryan Robb401
Craig Holmes100
Neil Laurenson100
Kairn Brand100

Coaching staff

YearHead coachCoachesPlayedWinDrawnLost
2021–presentGordon McGillivray Ross Chisholm (Assist) / John Mclean (c) / Steve McLean (c)6015
2018 - 2021 Scott Chaplain Ross Chisholm (Assist) Gordon McGillivray (GK) / Gavin Beth (c) / Steve McLean (c)13427
2017 (Interim)Gerry McMonagle Ross Chisholm (Assist) / Gordon (GK) McGillivray / Steve McLean (C)3111
2014 - 2017Mark PotterGerry McMonagle (Assist) / Chris Smith (Assist) / Gordon McGillivray (GK) / Steve McLean (C)11308

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