The Croatia national under-17 football team represents Croatia in international football matches for players aged 17 or under. It is governed by the Croatian Football Federation, the governing body for football in Croatia. It is a member of UEFA in Europe and FIFA in global competitions. The team's colours reference two national symbols: the Croatian checkerboard and the country's tricolour. They are colloquially referred to as the Mali vatreni ('Little Blazers'). So far, the Mali vatreni qualified for nine UEFA European Under-17 Championships. Croatia's greatest success in the tournament was third place in 2001. The team also finished fourth in 2005. Croatia also participated in three FIFA U-17 World Cups since its independence, in 2001, 2013 and 2015, being eliminated in quarter-finals in 2015, its biggest success so far in this tournament.

Recent results and fixtures

The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.

2023

2024

Players

Current squad

Recent call-ups

The following players have also been called up within the last twelve months and remain eligible for future selections.

Competitive record

Champions Runners-up Third place Fourth place Tournament played fully or partially on home soil

UEFA European Under-17 Championship record

Until the 1997 tournament, players born on or after 1 August the year they turned 17 years were eligible to compete. Since the 1998 tournament, the date limit has been moved back to 1 January. In 2001/2002 the competition was renamed the European Under-17 Championship, but the eligibility rules did not change. Draws include knockout matches decided via penalty shoot-out; correct as of 9 November 2023 after the match against.

FIFA U-17 World Cup record

Draws include knockout matches decided via penalty shoot-out; correct as of 1 November 2015 after the match against.

Other

Draws include knockout matches decided via penalty shoot-out; correct as of 19 August 2023 after the match against.

Past squads