| Association | Irish Football Association |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Jim Magilton |
| Most caps | 21 Sean Friars (1998-2001) |
| Top scorer | 4 (six players) |
| First international | |
| 8 March 1978, |
|
| Biggest win | |
| 10 May 2006, ECQ |
|
| Biggest defeat | |
| 1 April 2003, |
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The Northern Ireland national under-21 football team is the national under-21 football team of Northern Ireland.
The following players were called up to the squad for the 2017 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification matches against Ukraine and France on 6 October and 11 October 2016.
Caps and goals updated as of 11 October 2016.
The following players have been called up for the team and remain eligible.
Note: Club(s) represents the permanent clubs during the player's time in the Under-21s.
Note: Club(s) represents the permanent clubs during the player's time in the Under-21s.
Players who have won 15 of more Northern Ireland 'Full' caps after playing for Northern Ireland U21 (Correct as of end of the 2011/12 season)