Serbia national under-20 football team
National youth football team.
The Serbia national under-20 football team, known as Omladinska reprezentacija Srbije or Orlići (The Young Eagles), represents Serbia in international competitions for players under the age of 20. Managed by the Football Association of Serbia, the team has made a significant mark in youth football, particularly with its historic victory at the 2015 FIFA U-20 World Cup held in New Zealand, where they defeated Brazil 2–1 in the final. This triumph marked Serbia's first FIFA competition title since gaining independence.
The team has a competitive history, having previously participated in the World Youth Championships under the Yugoslav flag. Their most notable achievement prior to independence was winning the tournament in 1987. Since becoming an independent nation, Serbia U20 made its World Cup debut in 2015 and emerged as champions.
The current head coach is Aleksandar Rogić, who oversees a squad focused on developing young talent. Players like Nemanja Antonov, Saša Zdjelar, and Staniša Mandić are notable for holding the record for most caps at 12 each, while Nemanja Maksimović is recognized as the team's top scorer with 4 goals.
In terms of competitive performance, Serbia U20's biggest win was a commanding 6–0 victory against Myanmar in 2015. However, they have also faced challenges, including a 3–1 defeat to Hungary in 2011.