Panagiotis Kikianis named on Subway Young Socceroos squad for Argentina fixtures

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Subway Young Socceroos’ Head Coach, Trevor Morgan has selected a 23-player squad to travel to South America as part of his side’s FIFA U20 World Cup Chile 2025™ preparations, during the June FIFA Men’s International Window.

Australia will face Argentina in two matches, set to be played out of Buenos Aires on Friday, 6 June and Monday, 9 June (local).

The reigning AFC U20 Asian Cup™ Winners will face the age group’s most successful nation – who have secured six FIFA U20 World Cup titles in their history – at their national training facility, recently renamed in honour of Lionel Messi.

With the FIFA U20 World Cup Chile 2025™ scheduled from 27 September to 19 October 2025, this camp will be the Subway Young Socceroos’ primary preparation for the age group’s showpiece event, ahead of an official tournament pre-camp in September.

In total, Morgan has selected 13 players from his title-winning AFC U20 Asian Cup 2025™ squad including Isuzu UTE A-League Men regulars; Alexander Badolato (Melbourne Victory FC), Panagiotis Kikianis (Adelaide United FC), Jaylan Pearman (Perth Glory FC) and Jonny Yull (Adelaide United FC).

Of those returning squad members, Paul Okon-Engstler (S.L. Benfica) and Sebastian Esposito (US Lecce) will arrive into camp fresh off two weeks with the Subway Socceroos, having taken part in an intensive training camp in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Nestory Irankunda (Grasshopper Club Zurich), Rhys Youlley (K.V.C. Westerlo) and Marcus Younis (PSV Eindhoven) lead a contingent of European-based players who will assemble in Buenos Aires for the two friendly fixtures.

Subway Young Socceroos’ Head Coach, Trevor Morgan said the camp would play a vital role in preparation for the FIFA U20 World Cup Chile 2025™ on multiple fronts.

“It’s a great opportunity to take on one of the best teams in the age group in similar conditions to what we can expect at the World Cup in Chile – matching what was done prior to the U20 Asian Cup by playing against Japan,” Morgan said.

“Our Asian Cup campaign established high standards for the team. We want to continue to improve, and the focus is now on taking our performance to the next level.

“I’m sure everyone is looking forward to getting into camp and preparing for these matches, that could be our last chance to road test things before we assemble in Santiago in September.”

SUBWAY YOUNG SOCCEROOS SQUAD | ARGENTINA FRIENDLIES | 2-10 JUNE 2025

NamePositionCurrent ClubJunior Club/Member Federation/Country
Jai AJANOVICGoalkeeperCentral Coast Mariners FC, AustraliaGymea United FC / Football NSW
Alexander BADOLATOMidfielderMelbourne Victory FC, AustraliaSylvania Heights FC / Football NSW
Liam BONETIGDefenderCeltic FC, ScotlandShellharbour Junior FC / Football NSW
Max CAPUTOForwardMelbourne City FC, AustraliaEssendon Royals SC / Football VIC
Zach DE JESUSDefenderSydney FC, AustraliaLakeside Lions Junior FC / Football NSW
Frans DELIMidfielderMacarthur Bulls FC, AustraliaFairfield Hotspurs FC / Football NSW
Sebastian ESPOSITODefenderUS Lecce, ItalyBrunswick City SC / Football VIC
Gus HOEFSLOOTGoalkeeperSydney FC, AustraliaHelensburgh Thistles SC / Football NSW
Joshua INSERRADefenderMelbourne Victory FC, AustraliaFawkner SC / Football VIC
Nestory IRANKUNDAForwardGrasshopper Club Zurich, SwitzerlandAdelaide Croatia Raiders SC / Football SA
Luka JOVANOVICForwardAdelaide United FC, AustraliaFk Beograd / Football SA
Wataru KAMIJOMidfielderSydney FC, AustraliaRyde Panthers FC / Football NSW
Panagiotis KIKIANISDefenderAdelaide United FC, AustraliaFulham United FC / Football SA
Paul OKON-ENGSTLERMidfielderS.L. Benfica, PortugalMarconi Stallions / Football NSW
Franco OSURUDefenderViking FK, NorwayPakenham United FC / Football VIC
Jaylan PEARMANMidfielderPerth Glory FC, AustraliaSorrento FC / Football West
Dylan PERAIC-CULLENGoalkeeperCentral Coast Mariners FC, AustraliaWoden Valley SC / Captial Football
Tiago QUINTALForwardSydney FC, AustraliaBaulkham Hills FC / Football NSW
Fabian TALLADIRADefenderAdelaide United FC, AustraliaAdelaide City FC / Football SA
Musa TOUREForwardRanders FC, DenmarkCroydon FC / Football SA
Rhys YOULLEYMidfielderK.V.C. Westerlo, BelgiumMarconi Stallions / Football NSW
Marcus YOUNISMidfielderPSV Eindhoven, NetherlandsNorth Rocks SC / Football NSW
Jonny YULLMidfielderAdelaide United FC, AustraliaWest Torrens Birkalla SC / Football SA

SUBWAY YOUNG SOCCEROOS MATCH SCHEDULE | ARGENTINA FRIENDLIES | 2-10 JUNE 2025

Argentina U20s v Subway Young Socceroos

  • Friday, 6 June 2025
  • Lionel Andres Messi Training Facility, Buenos Aries
  • Kick-off: 3.00pm local / 4.00am AEST (Saturday, 7 June 2025)

Argentina U20s v Subway Young Socceroos

  • Monday, 9 June 2025
  • Lionel Andres Messi Training Facility, Buenos Aries
  • Kick-off: 3.00pm local / 4.00am AEST (Tuesday, 10 June 2025)
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