This January, five South Australian futsal teams will showcase their skills at the highly anticipated 2026 FA National Futsal Championships in Gold coast. The tournament, a highlight on the futsal calendar, will take place at the state-of-the-art Gold Coast Sports and Leisure Centre and Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium from Tuesday, 13 January to Saturday, 17 January.
Football SA proudly announces the squads representing the state below.
UNDER 12 BOYS RED SQUAD
Ryan Beukman, Jay Blyth, Steffen Cianci, Ethan Pereira, Hugo Heywood, Oscar Ive, Noah Ker, Boston Lange, Theophile Legutko-Neretti, Kai Musimwa.
Coaches/Staff: Rod Del Nido (Coach), Mangong Akuen (Coach & Team Manager).
UNDER 12 BOYS BLUE SQUAD
Jack Albanese, Liam Farouk, Sumair Gill, Caue Gobbi, Mason Green, Kenji Motonaga, Saul Roach, Jack Torresan, Arnold Van Blyenburgh, Dominic Yorke.
Coaches/Staff: Owen Gallas (Coach), Sophie McGrath (Team Manager).
UNDER 14 BOYS SQUAD
Kristijan Djukic, Phoenix Fiorinotto, Marko Joksimovic, Koby Kassulke, Piotrek Kowalczyk, Blake Lefer, Xavier Lucas, James Newbold, Francesco Perre.
Coaches/Staff: Kirill Gretchko (Coach), Nas Essid (Coach).
UNDER 13 GIRLS SQUAD
Amelia Ayles, Ruby Davies, Paige Gray, Hestie Heydenrych, Islay Lumsden, Kiara Mangos, Ella Martini, Annamia Primaro, Aubree Unglaube, Eliana White.
Coaches/Staff: Martin Hidalgo (Coach), Isabella Cordera (Team Manager).
UNDER 17 GIRLS SQUAD
Melissa Bosco, Ella Carvalho, Miley Grigg, Bianca LaVista, Tegan Mychajliw, Macie Page, Nakita Pereira, Erin Prince, Poppy Stolz.
Coaches/Staff: Tony Mansueto (Coach), Jeanette Chappel (Team Manager).
Football SA also celebrates the referees and referee coaches who will represent South Australia at the championships:
Referees: Denis Palushaj, Jayden Betterman, Tommo Caddy
Referee Coaches: Andrew Murray, Sean Grimmond
This tournament represents an incredible opportunity for South Australian players to compete at the highest level, showcasing their talent on the national stage.
For updates, match results, and more, visit the official National Futsal Championships website.