List of Tuvalu international footballers

For the current national team squad, see Tuvalu national football team § Players.

The Tuvalu national football team represents the country of Tuvalu in international association football. It is fielded by the Tuvalu National Football Association, the governing body of football in Tuvalu, and competes as an associate member of the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC), which encompasses the countries of Oceania. Tuvalu played their first international match on 30 August 1979 in a 18–0 loss to Tahiti in Suva.

Tuvalu have competed in the Pacific Games and Pacific Mini Games, and all players who have played in at least one match, either as a member of the starting eleven or as a substitute, are listed below. Each player's details include his playing position while with the team, the number of caps earned and goals scored in all international matches, and details of the first and most recent matches played in. The names are initially ordered by number of caps (in descending order), then by date of debut, then by alphabetical order. All statistics are correct up to and including the match played on 18 July 2019.

## Key

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Positions key  GK  | Goalkeeper

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DF  | Defender
MF  | Midfielder
FW  | Forward
Position
Playing positions are listed according to the tactical formations that were employed at the time.
Caps and goals
Caps and goals comprise those in the Pacific Games.

## Players

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Tuvalu national team players  Player  | Pos. | Caps | Goals  | Debut  | Last or most recent match  | Ref.

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Date  | Opponent  | Date  | Opponent
Alopua Petoa | FW | 13  | 9  | 22 August 2011 |  Samoa | 18 July 2019 |  New Caledonia | [1]
Katepu Sieni | GK | 13  | 0  | 1 September 2011 |  New Caledonia | 18 July 2019 |  New Caledonia | [2]
Mau Penisula | DF | 12  | 0  | 30 June 2003 |  Kiribati | 5 September 2011 |  Guam | [3]
Jelly Selau | MF | 10  | 1  | 25 August 2007 |  Fiji | 14 December 2017 |  Tonga | [4]
Paulo Lotonu | MF | 10  | 1  | 2 December 2017 |  Fiji | 18 July 2019 |  New Caledonia | [5]
Taufaiva Ionatana | FW | 9  | 1  | 2 December 2017 |  Fiji | 18 July 2019 |  New Caledonia | [6]
Afelee Valoa | MF | 9  | 0  | 2 December 2017 |  Fiji | 18 July 2019 |  New Caledonia | [7]
James Lepaio | MF | 8  | 1  | 27 August 2011 |  American Samoa | 14 December 2017 |  Tonga | [8]
Sosene Vailine | FW | 8  | 1  | 2 December 2017 |  Fiji | 18 July 2019 |  New Caledonia | [9]
Paenui Fagota | FW | 7  | 1  | 30 June 2003 |  Kiribati | 29 August 2007 |  Tahiti | [10]
Joshua Tui Tapasei | DF | 7  | 0  | 30 June 2003 |  Kiribati | 5 September 2011 |  Guam | [11]
Paolo Taitai | DF | 7  | 0  | 2 December 2017 |  Fiji | 18 July 2019 |  New Caledonia | [12]
Meauke Tuilagi | DF | 7  | 0  | 2 December 2017 |  Fiji | 15 July 2019 |  Fiji | [13]
Peniuna Kaitu | FW | 6  | 0  | 30 June 2003 |  Kiribati | 1 September 2007 |  Cook Islands | [14]
Petio Semaia | MF | 6  | 1  | 30 June 2003 |  Kiribati | 1 September 2007 |  Cook Islands | [15]
Jay Timo | GK | 6  | 0  | 30 June 2003 |  Kiribati | 1 September 2007 |  Cook Islands | [16]
Lalesi Vaia | DF | 6  | 0  | 30 June 2003 |  Kiribati | 1 September 2007 |  Cook Islands | [17]
Kalamelu Seloto | DF | 6  | 0  | 2 December 2017 |  Fiji | 15 July 2019 |  Fiji | [18]
Silimai Siaosi | DF | 6  | 0  | 5 December 2017 |  New Caledonia | 8 July 2019 |  New Caledonia | [19]
Semese Alefaio | DF | 5  | 0  | 30 June 2003 |  Kiribati | 1 September 2007 |  Cook Islands | [20]
Vaisua Liva | MF | 5  | 0  | 27 August 2011 |  American Samoa | 5 September 2011 |  Guam | [21]
Alinesi Takataka | DF | 5  | 0  | 27 August 2011 |  American Samoa | 5 September 2011 |  Guam | [22]
Etimoni Timuani | DF | 5  | 0  | 27 August 2011 |  American Samoa | 5 September 2011 |  Guam | [23]
Akelei Lima'alofa | MF | 5  | 0  | 3 September 2011 |  Solomon Islands | 14 December 2017 |  Tonga | [24]
Maalosi Alefaio | DF | 5  | 0  | 8 July 2019 |  Solomon Islands | 18 July 2019 |  New Caledonia | [25]
Sepetaio Nokisi | DF | 5  | 0  | 8 July 2019 |  Solomon Islands | 18 July 2019 |  New Caledonia | [26]
Titaga Bali | FW | 4  | 0  | 30 June 2003 |  Kiribati | 5 July 2003 |  Solomon Islands | [27]
Moeava Mausalii | MF | 4  | 0  | 30 June 2003 |  Kiribati | 5 July 2003 |  Solomon Islands | [28]
Mosese Huehue | MF | 4  | 0  | 30 June 2003 |  Kiribati | 5 July 2003 |  Solomon Islands | [29]
Kivola Manoa | MF | 4  | 1  | 30 June 2003 |  Kiribati | 5 July 2003 |  Solomon Islands | [30]
Molu Tavita | DF | 4  | 0  | 30 June 2003 |  Kiribati | 5 July 2003 |  Solomon Islands | [31]
Imo Fiamalua | MF | 4  | 0  | 25 August 2007 |  Fiji | 1 September 2007 |  Cook Islands | [32]
Mati Fusi | FW | 4  | 0  | 25 August 2007 |  Fiji | 1 September 2007 |  Cook Islands | [33]
Papua Ulisese | MF | 4  | 0  | 25 August 2007 |  Fiji | 1 September 2007 |  Cook Islands | [34]
George Panapa | DF | 4  | 0  | 27 August 2011 |  American Samoa | 5 September 2011 |  Guam | [35]
Lutelu Tiute | FW | 4  | 1  | 27 August 2011 |  American Samoa | 5 September 2011 |  Guam | [36]
Alamoana Tofuola | DF | 4  | 0  | 27 August 2011 |  American Samoa | 3 September 2011 |  Solomon Islands | [37]
Matti Uaelasi | MF | 4  | 1  | 2 December 2017 |  Fiji | 14 December 2017 |  Tonga | [38]
Sueni Founuku | DF | 4  | 0  | 12 December 2017 |  Vanuatu | 18 July 2019 |  New Caledonia | [39]
Nelesone Musika | MF | 4  | 0  | 8 July 2019 |  Solomon Islands | 18 July 2019 |  New Caledonia | [40]
Kasipa Fagota | MF | 3  | 0  | 30 June 2003 |  Kiribati | 5 July 2003 |  Solomon Islands | [41]
Samasoni Mapasaga | DF | 3  | 0  | 1 July 2003 |  Fiji | 5 July 2003 |  Solomon Islands | [42]
Polu Tanei | FW | 3  | 0  | 3 July 2003 |  Vanuatu | 5 July 2003 |  Solomon Islands | [43]
Viliamu Sekifu | FW | 3  | 1  | 27 August 2007 |  New Caledonia | 1 September 2007 |  Cook Islands | [44]
Fulisagafou Hauma | DF | 3  | 0  | 27 August 2007 |  New Caledonia | 1 September 2007 |  Cook Islands | [45]
Paitela Kelemene | MF | 3  | 0  | 27 August 2007 |  New Caledonia | 1 September 2007 |  Cook Islands | [46]
Okilani Tinilau | MF | 3  | 0  | 30 August 2007 |  Vanuatu | 1 September 2007 |  Solomon Islands | [47]
Togavai Stanley | MF | 3  | 1  | 1 September 2011 |  New Caledonia | 5 September 2011 |  Guam | [48]
Laupama Elu | DF | 3  | 0  | 2 December 2017 |  Fiji | 12 December 2017 |  Vanuatu | [49]
Tinoga Temate | MF | 3  | 0  | 8 July 2019 |  Solomon Islands | 18 July 2019 |  New Caledonia | [50]
Fata Filemoni | MF | 3  | 0  | 10 July 2019 |  Tahiti | 15 July 2019 |  Fiji | [51]
Nokisi Kaito | DF | 3  | 0  | 12 July 2019 |  American Samoa | 18 July 2019 |  New Caledonia | [52]
Haueia Vaaia | GK | 2  | 0  | 1 July 2003 |  Fiji | 3 July 2003 |  Vanuatu | [53]
Hetoa Kaio | MF | 2  | 0  | 25 August 2007 |  Fiji | 27 August 2007 |  New Caledonia | [54]
Loisio Peni  | MF | 2  | 0  | 25 August 2007 |  Fiji | 27 August 2007 |  New Caledonia | [55]
Uota Ale | MF | 2  | 1  | 27 August 2011 |  American Samoa | 30 August 2011 |  Vanuatu | [56]
Lopati Okelani | FW | 2  | 0  | 27 August 2011 |  American Samoa | 30 August 2011 |  Vanuatu | [57]
Kolone Pokia | DF | 2  | 0  | 27 August 2011 |  American Samoa | 30 August 2011 |  Vanuatu | [58]
Raj Sogivalu | MF | 2  | 0  | 1 September 2011 |  New Caledonia | 3 September 2011 |  Solomon Islands | [59]
Folomanu Kulene | MF | 2  | 0  | 12 December 2017 |  Vanuatu | 14 December 2017 |  Tonga | [60]
Leiatu Uoli | DF | 2  | 0  | 12 December 2017 |  Vanuatu | 14 December 2017 |  Tonga | [61]
Afelau Kalena | FW | 2  | 0  | 8 July 2019 |  Solomon Islands | 12 July 2019 |  American Samoa | [62]
Hosea Sente | FW | 2  | 0  | 10 July 2019 |  Tahiti | 15 July 2019 |  Fiji | [63]
Waintau Taaroa | DF | 2  | 0  | 12 July 2019 |  American Samoa | 15 July 2019 |  Fiji | [64]
Mahafe Nakala | MF | 1  | 0  | 30 June 2003 |  Kiribati | 30 June 2003 |  Kiribati | [65]
Melei Melei | MF | 1  | 0  | 1 July 2003 |  Fiji | 1 July 2003 |  Fiji | [66]
Sumeo Silu | FW | 1  | 0  | 1 July 2003 |  Fiji | 1 July 2003 |  Fiji | [67]
Iupeli Kamoni | FW | 1  | 0  | 3 July 2003 |  Vanuatu | 3 July 2003 |  Vanuatu | [68]
Meauma Petaia | MF | 1  | 0  | 3 September 2003 |  Solomon Islands | 3 September 2003 |  Solomon Islands | [69]
Tapeni Letueti | FW | 1  | 0  | 1 September 2007 |  Cook Islands | 1 September 2007 |  Cook Islands | [70]
Teoliga Fakailoga | FW | 1  | 0  | 9 December 2017 |  Solomon Islands | 9 December 2017 |  Solomon Islands | [71]
Taulau Iotonu | DF | 1  | 0  | 9 December 2017 |  Solomon Islands | 9 December 2017 |  Solomon Islands | [72]
Toua Tueni | MF | 1  | 0  | 9 December 2017 |  Solomon Islands | 9 December 2017 |  Solomon Islands | [73]
Tafea Ioka | MF | 1  | 0  | 12 December 2017 |  Vanuatu | 12 December 2017 |  Vanuatu | [74]
Itaia Ioane | GK | 1  | 0  | 14 December 2017 |  Tonga | 14 December 2017 |  Tonga | [75]
Sakaio Faimalaga | DF | 1  | 0  | 12 July 2019 |  American Samoa | 12 July 2019 |  American Samoa | [76]

## References

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1. ^ Alopua Petoa at National-Football-Teams.com
2. ^ Katepu Iosua Sieni at National-Football-Teams.com
3. ^ Mau Penisula at National-Football-Teams.com
4. ^ Jelly Selau at National-Football-Teams.com
5. ^ Paulo Lotonu at National-Football-Teams.com
6. ^ Taufaiva Ionatana at National-Football-Teams.com
7. ^ Afelee Valoa at National-Football-Teams.com
8. ^ James Lepaio at National-Football-Teams.com
9. ^ Sosene Vailine at National-Football-Teams.com
10. ^ Paenui Fagota at National-Football-Teams.com
11. ^ Joshua Tui Tapasei at National-Football-Teams.com
12. ^ Paolo Taitai at National-Football-Teams.com
13. ^ Meauke Tuilagi at National-Football-Teams.com
14. ^ Peniuna Kaitu at National-Football-Teams.com
15. ^ Petio Semaia at National-Football-Teams.com
16. ^ Jay Timo at National-Football-Teams.com
17. ^ Lalesi Vaia at National-Football-Teams.com
18. ^ Kalamelu Seloto at National-Football-Teams.com
19. ^ Silimai Siaosi at National-Football-Teams.com
20. ^ Semese Alefaio at National-Football-Teams.com
21. ^ Vaisua Liva at National-Football-Teams.com
22. ^ Alinesi Takataka at National-Football-Teams.com
23. ^ Etimoni Timuani at National-Football-Teams.com
24. ^ Akelei Lima'alofa at National-Football-Teams.com
25. ^ Maalosi Alefaio at National-Football-Teams.com
26. ^ Sepetaio Nokisi at National-Football-Teams.com
27. ^ Titaga Bali at National-Football-Teams.com
28. ^ Moeava Mausalii at National-Football-Teams.com
29. ^ Mosese Huehue at National-Football-Teams.com
30. ^ Kivola Manoa at National-Football-Teams.com
31. ^ Molu Tavita at National-Football-Teams.com
32. ^ Imo Fiamalua at National-Football-Teams.com
33. ^ Mati Fusi at National-Football-Teams.com
34. ^ Papua Ulisese at National-Football-Teams.com
35. ^ George Panapa at National-Football-Teams.com
36. ^ Lutelu Tiute at National-Football-Teams.com
37. ^ Alamoana Tofuola at National-Football-Teams.com
38. ^ Matti Uaelasi at National-Football-Teams.com
39. ^ Sueni Founuku at National-Football-Teams.com
40. ^ Nelesone Musika at National-Football-Teams.com
41. ^ Kasipa Fagota at National-Football-Teams.com
42. ^ Samasoni Mapasaga at National-Football-Teams.com
43. ^ Polu Tanei at National-Football-Teams.com
44. ^ Viliamu Sekifu at National-Football-Teams.com
45. ^ Fulisagafou Hauma at National-Football-Teams.com
46. ^ Paitela Kelemene at National-Football-Teams.com
47. ^ Okilani Tinilau at National-Football-Teams.com
48. ^ Togavai Stannley at National-Football-Teams.com
49. ^ Laupama Elu at National-Football-Teams.com
50. ^ Tinoga Temate at National-Football-Teams.com
51. ^ Fata Filemoni at National-Football-Teams.com
52. ^ Nokisi Kaito at National-Football-Teams.com
53. ^ Haueia Vaaia at National-Football-Teams.com
54. ^ Hetoa Kaio at National-Football-Teams.com
55. ^ Loisio Peni at National-Football-Teams.com
56. ^ Uota Ale at National-Football-Teams.com
57. ^ Lopati Okelani at National-Football-Teams.com
58. ^ Kolone Pokia at National-Football-Teams.com
59. ^ Raj Sogivalu at National-Football-Teams.com
60. ^ Folomanu Kulene at National-Football-Teams.com
61. ^ Leitatu Uoli at National-Football-Teams.com
62. ^ Afelau Kalena at National-Football-Teams.com
63. ^ Hosea Sente at National-Football-Teams.com
64. ^ Waintau Taaroa at National-Football-Teams.com
65. ^ Mahafe Nakala at National-Football-Teams.com
66. ^ Melei Melei at National-Football-Teams.com
67. ^ Sumeo Silu at National-Football-Teams.com
68. ^ Iupeli Kamoni at National-Football-Teams.com
69. ^ Meauma at National-Football-Teams.com
70. ^ Tapeni Letueti at National-Football-Teams.com
71. ^ Teoliga Fakailoga at National-Football-Teams.com
72. ^ Taulau Iotonu at National-Football-Teams.com
73. ^ Toua Tueni at National-Football-Teams.com
74. ^ Tafea Ioka at National-Football-Teams.com
75. ^ Itaia Ioane at National-Football-Teams.com
76. ^ Sakaio Faimalaga at National-Football-Teams.com

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