List of Tonga international footballers

The Tonga national football team represents the country of Tonga in international association football. It is fielded by Tonga Football Association, the governing body of football in Tonga, and competes as a member of the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC), which encompasses the countries of Oceania. Tonga played their first international match on 29 August 1979 in an 8–0 loss to Tahiti in Suva.^[1]

Tonga have competed in numerous competitions, and all players who have played in at least one international match, either as a member of the starting eleven or as a substitute, are listed below. Each player's details include his playing position while with the team, the number of caps earned and goals scored in all international matches, and details of the first and most recent matches played in. The names are initially ordered by number of caps (in descending order), then by date of debut, then by alphabetical order. All statistics are correct up to and including the match played on 18 July 2019.

Positions key

GK	Goalkeeper
DF	Defender
MF	Midfielder
FW	Forward

Position

Playing positions are listed according to the tactical formations that were employed at the time.

Caps and goals

Caps and goals comprise those in the FIFA World Cup and OFC Nations Cup, Polynesia Cup, their associated qualification matches, as well as Pacific Games, Pacific Mini Games matches and international friendly matches.

Tonga national team football players

Player	Pos.	Caps	Goals	Debut		Last or most recent match		Ref.
				Date	Opponent	Date	Opponent
Kilifi Uele	MF	26	3	11 November 1996	Cook Islands	14 December 2017	Vanuatu	[2]
Unaloto Feao	MF	17	7	7 April 2001	Samoa	12 December 2017	Fiji	[3]
Lafaele Moala	FW	16	1	1 July 2003	Papua New Guinea	4 September 2015	Samoa	[4]
Folio Moeaki	DF	15	1	10 May 2004	Solomon Islands	4 September 2015	Samoa	[5]
Siu'a Ma'amaloa	MF	14	1	7 April 2001	Samoa	19 May 2004	New Caledonia	[6]
Sione Uhatahi	DF	14	1	27 August 2007	Solomon Islands	18 July 2019	Papua New Guinea	[7]
Mark Uhatahi	MF	11	3	1 July 2003	Papua New Guinea	2 September 2015	American Samoa	[8]
Kamaliele Papani	MF	11	0	3 July 2003	New Caledonia	15 July 2019	Vanuatu	[9]
Hemaloto Polovili	FW	11	0	19 August 2015	Fiji	18 July 2019	Papua New Guinea	[10]
Viliami Taufahema	GK	10	0	11 November 1996	Cook Islands	7 July 2003	Tahiti	[11]
Kava Huihahau	DF	10	0	1 July 2003	Papua New Guinea	29 August 2007	Samoa	[12]
Ilalio Leakona	DF	9	0	27 August 2007	Solomon Islands	12 December 2017	Fiji	[13]
Fineasi Palei	MF	9	0	22 November 2011	American Samoa	18 July 2019	Papua New Guinea	[14]
Lotima Taufoou	DF	9	0	19 August 2015	Fiji	14 December 2017	Tuvalu	[15]
Timote Moleni	MF	8	2	11 November 1996	Cook Islands	16 April 2001	Fiji	[16]
Solomone Moa	MF	8	0	7 April 2001	Samoa	19 May 2004	New Caledonia	[17]
Filisione Taufahema	DF	8	2	7 April 2001	Samoa	16 March 2002	New Caledonia	[18]
Ipeni Fonua	MF	8	1	14 April 2001	American Samoa	15 May 2004	Cook Islands	[19]
Heneli Saafi	GK	8	0	10 May 2004	Solomon Islands	4 September 2015	Samoa	[20]
Soakai Vea	FW	8	0	19 August 2015	Fiji	14 December 2017	Tuvalu	[21]
Siuloa Fahina	DF	8	0	2 December 2017	Solomon Islands	18 July 2019	Papua New Guinea	[22]
Vai Lutu	MF	8	0	2 December 2017	Solomon Islands	18 July 2019	Papua New Guinea	[23]
Laulea Taufa	MF	8	0	2 December 2017	Solomon Islands	18 July 2019	Papua New Guinea	[24]
Teu Fakava	FW	7	1	7 April 2001	Samoa	7 July 2003	Tahiti	[25]
Lokoua Taufahema	MF	7	5	7 April 2001	Samoa	26 November 2011	Cook Islands	[26]
Sitenilesili Mafi	DF	7	0	1 July 2003	Papua New Guinea	19 May 2004	New Caledonia	[27]
Pio Palu	MF	7	0	27 August 2007	Solomon Islands	26 November 2011	Cook Islands	[28]
Malakai Savieti	FW	7	1	27 August 2007	Solomon Islands	26 November 2011	Cook Islands	[29]
Samisoni Mafi	DF	7	0	22 November 2011	American Samoa	4 September 2015	Samoa	[30]
Mahe Malafu	GK	7	0	2 December 2017	Solomon Islands	18 July 2019	Papua New Guinea	[31]
Penieli Moa	FW	6	1	15 November 1996	Samoa	12 March 2002	American Samoa	[32]
Halapu'a Falepapalangi	DF	6	0	7 April 2001	Samoa	16 March 2002	New Caledonia	[33]
Makatu'u Moeaki	DF	6	0	1 July 2003	Papua New Guinea	19 May 2004	New Caledonia	[34]
Sione Tovo	MF	6	0	29 August 2007	Samoa	24 November 2011	Samoa	[35]
Sione Teu	DF	6	0	22 November 2011	American Samoa	2 September 2015	New Caledonia	[36]
Salesi Lanisi	DF	5	0	11 November 1996	Cook Islands	9 March 2002	Samoa	[37]
Kaisani Uhatahi	FW	5	1	9 April 2001	Australia	3 September 2007	Vanuatu	[38]
Maamalua Tevi	MF	5	1	3 July 2003	New Caledonia	19 May 2004	New Caledonia	[39]
Kavakava Manumua	GK	5	0	5 July 2003	Micronesia	3 September 2007	Vanuatu	[40]
Sione Tahiua	MF	5	0	27 August 2007	Solomon Islands	13 June 2009	Cook Islands	[41]
Semisi Tu'ifangaloka	DF	5	0	27 August 2007	Solomon Islands	13 June 2009	Cook Islands	[42]
Semisi 'Otukolo	GK	5	0	12 December 2017	Fiji	18 July 2019	Papua New Guinea	[43]
Lopeti Kafoa	FW	4	0	11 November 1996	Cook Islands	1 March 1997	Solomon Islands	[44]
Sitivi Sikulu	MF	4	0	11 November 1996	Cook Islands	1 March 1997	Solomon Islands	[45]
Kiliti Taufahema	DF	4	0	11 November 1996	Cook Islands	1 March 1997	Solomon Islands	[46]
Wame Tolutau	DF	4	0	11 November 1996	Cook Islands	1 March 1997	Solomon Islands	[47]
Ahosivi Unufe	DF	4	0	11 November 1996	Cook Islands	1 March 1997	Solomon Islands	[48]
Silio Vea	MF	4	0	11 November 1996	Cook Islands	1 March 1997	Solomon Islands	[49]
Siale Vea	MF	4	0	11 November 1996	Cook Islands	1 March 1997	Solomon Islands	[50]
Hateni Manu	FW	4	0	7 April 2001	Samoa	16 April 2001	Fiji	[51]
Penisimani Pau	MF	4	0	1 July 2003	Papua New Guinea	7 July 2003	Tahiti	[52]
Alisione Taufahema	MF	4	0	1 July 2003	Papua New Guinea	7 July 2003	Tahiti	[53]
Petelo Vaihu	DF	4	0	1 July 2003	Papua New Guinea	7 July 2003	Tahiti	[54]
Kaneti Felela	GK	4	0	13 June 2009	Cook Islands	26 November 2011	Cook Islands	[55]
Oliveti Vai	MF	4	0	19 August 2015	Fiji	4 September 2015	Samoa	[56]
Tevita Vakatapu	DF	4	0	2 December 2017	Vanuatu	14 December 2017	Tuvalu	[57]
Tevita Tukimaka	FW	4	0	6 December 2017	Vanuatu	14 December 2017	Tuvalu	[58]
Taniela Fonu'a	MF	3	0	7 April 2001	Samoa	14 March 2002	Papua New Guinea	[59]
Timote Polovili		3	0	9 March 2002	Samoa	16 March 2002	New Caledonia	[60]
Mafi Katilimoni		3	0	12 March 2002	American Samoa	16 March 2002	New Caledonia	[61]
Mekilani Fotu	MF	3	0	10 May 2004	Solomon Islands	19 May 2004	New Caledonia	[62]
Viliami Vaitaki	FW	3	0	15 May 2004	Cook Islands	26 November 2011	Cook Islands	[63]
Siosifa Moimoi	MF	3	0	22 November 2011	American Samoa	26 November 2011	Cook Islands	[64]
Kinitoni Falatau	FW	3	1	22 November 2011	American Samoa	26 November 2011	Cook Islands	[65]
Niuvalu Fifita	MF	3	0	19 August 2015	Fiji	4 September 2015	Samoa	[66]
Sinilau Taufa	GK	3	0	19 August 2015	Fiji	15 July 2019	Vanuatu	[67]
Petueli Tokotaha	DF	3	0	2 December 2017	Solomon Islands	14 December 2017	Tuvalu	[68]
Lachman 'Atoa	DF	3	0	12 July 2019	Samoa	18 July 2019	Papua New Guinea	[69]
Sioeli Fakahafua	DF	3	0	12 July 2019	Samoa	18 July 2019	Papua New Guinea	[70]
Tuia Falepapalangi	MF	3	0	12 July 2019	Samoa	18 July 2019	Papua New Guinea	[71]
Pita Huni	FW	3	0	12 July 2019	Samoa	18 July 2019	Papua New Guinea	[72]
Amone Leao	DF	2	0	11 November 1996	Cook Islands	1 March 1997	Solomon Islands	[73]
Siosaia Vave	DF	2	0	11 November 1996	Cook Islands	15 November 1996	Samoa	[74]
Tu'ahiva Fincfeuiaki	GK	2	0	7 April 2001	Samoa	9 April 2001	Australia	[75]
Lopeti Fuimaono	MF	2	0	7 April 2001	Samoa	16 April 2001	Fiji	[76]
Akoli Mafi	MF	2	0	9 April 2001	Australia	16 April 2001	Fiji	[77]
Hewel Fifita	MF	2	1	9 March 2002	Samoa	12 March 2002	American Samoa	[78]
Lisaniasi Kainga	DF	2	0	1 September 2007	American Samoa	3 September 2007	Vanuatu	[79]
Matana Paongo	DF	2	0	1 September 2007	American Samoa	3 September 2007	Vanuatu	[80]
Maake Uhatahi	FW	2	0	11 June 2009	Cook Islands	13 June 2009	Cook Islands	[81]
Timote Maamaloa	MF	2	1	22 November 2011	American Samoa	26 November 2011	Cook Islands	[82]
Anthony Likiliki	MF	2	0	2 September 2015	American Samoa	4 September 2015	Samoa	[83]
Samisoni Maasi	MF	2	0	2 September 2015	American Samoa	4 September 2015	Samoa	[84]
Aisea Muli	MF	2	0	2 December 2017	Solomon Islands	14 December 2017	Tuvalu	[85]
Sione Tu'ifangaloka	DF	2	0	8 December 2017	New Caledonia	12 December 2017	Fiji	[86]
Sitaleki Fisi	MF	2	0	15 July 2019	Vanuatu	18 July 2019	Papua New Guinea	[87]
Petiasi Vaihu	FW	1	0	15 February 1997	Solomon Islands	15 February 1997	Solomon Islands	[88]
Sione Vakalahi	MF	1	0	1 March 1997	Solomon Islands	1 March 1997	Solomon Islands	[89]
Toakai Toto	DF	1	0	9 April 2001	Australia	9 April 2001	Australia	[90]
Falame Ilangana	DF	1	0	14 April 2001	American Samoa	14 April 2001	American Samoa	[91]
Tauelangi Faiva		1	0	12 March 2002	American Samoa	12 March 2002	American Samoa	[92]
Mexico Vailea		1	0	12 March 2002	American Samoa	12 March 2002	American Samoa	[93]
Amone Suli	MF	1	3	12 March 2002	American Samoa	12 March 2002	American Samoa	[94]
Petesa Ongosia	DF	1	0	5 July 2003	Micronesia	5 July 2003	Micronesia	[95]
Finau Feao	DF	1	0	17 May 2004	Tahiti	17 May 2004	Tahiti	[96]
Suliasi Fotu	DF	1	0	19 May 2004	New Caledonia	19 May 2004	New Caledonia	[97]
Sitiveni Tafolo	GK	1	0	19 May 2004	New Caledonia	19 May 2004	New Caledonia	[98]
Alalaite Tuakalau	FW	1	0	19 May 2004	New Caledonia	19 May 2004	New Caledonia	[99]
Tevita Takai	MF	1	0	27 August 2007	Solomon Islands	27 August 2007	Solomon Islands	[100]
Kaliopasi Uele	DF	1	0	1 September 2007	American Samoa	1 September 2007	American Samoa	[101]
Halakinikini Kau	GK	1	0	3 September 2007	Vanuatu	3 September 2007	Vanuatu	[102]
Ateneo Feao	MF	1	0	13 June 2009	Cook Islands	13 June 2009	Cook Islands	[103]
Vava Moeaki	DF	1	0	13 June 2009	Cook Islands	13 June 2009	Cook Islands	[104]
Peni Pau	MF	1	0	13 June 2009	Cook Islands	13 June 2009	Cook Islands	[105]
Apolosi Atuekaho	DF	1	0	19 August 2015	Fiji	19 August 2015	Fiji	[106]
Sipiloni Sila	DF	1	0	19 August 2015	Fiji	19 August 2015	Fiji	[107]
Sione Lelenga	DF	1	0	31 August 2015	Cook Islands	31 August 2015	Cook Islands	[108]
Lisala Tuipulotu	DF	1	0	4 September 2015	Samoa	4 September 2015	Samoa	[109]
Timote Fakasi'i'eiki	FW	1	0	12 July 2019	Samoa	12 July 2019	Samoa	[110]
O'faloto Kite	DF	1	0	12 July 2019	Samoa	12 July 2019	Samoa	[111]
David Anau	GK	1	0	18 July 2019	Papua New Guinea	18 July 2019	Papua New Guinea	[112]