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| Association = [[Davinson Islands Football Association]] | | Association = [[Davinson Islands Football Association]] | ||
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==Team image== | ==Team image== | ||
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The Davinsonese home colours are traditionally dark green with a design of different shades of green on top, representing the forests and trees on the islands. The away kit is usually a mix of a lighter yellow colour and the signature dark green as detailing. | |||
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The Davinsonese home | |||
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===Supporters=== | ===Supporters=== | ||
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The national team's supporter group | The national team's official supporter group is called the "[[Islanders]]" as a reference to the team's nickname of "Island Boys". The group is known to be a committed support for the players as members of the group will attend the national side's games regardless of the weather conditions, usually chanting in unison in their local dialect. The Islanders are considered an important link between players and fans as they have been known organise community activities to allow the broader population to meet with the team. | ||
===Home Stadium=== | ===Home stadium=== | ||
The national team's home is the [[Davinson Sports Ground]] on [[Tuan]]. Due to the high level of aging infrastructure in the stadium, the national team is set to move into the [[Lapang National Stadium]] once it is fully constructed. | |||
==Media coverage== | |||
The Davinson Islands' matches are broadcasted on [[TwelveSports]] Channel 1 and [[Davinson Now]] Channel 4, with both being the official broadcasters of the national team and holding exclusive rights. | |||
==Coaching staff== | ==Coaching staff== | ||
===Current coaching staff === | ===Current coaching staff === | ||
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| Nickname(s) | Island Boys |
|---|---|
| Association | Davinson Islands Football Association |
| FMF member | 2023– |
| Confederation | WMFA |
| Head coach |
 Simon Robert-Williams |
| Captain | Brad Howard |
| Home stadium | Davinson Sports Ground |
| FMF code | DAV |
The Davinson Islands national football team is the football team which represents the micronation of the Davinson Islands. It is a member of the WMFA and is run by the Davinson Islands Football Association.
History
The team was founded in early 2023 after the Davinson Islands' Micrasian claim was successful.
Chronological competitive participation
Team image
Kit
The Davinsonese home colours are traditionally dark green with a design of different shades of green on top, representing the forests and trees on the islands. The away kit is usually a mix of a lighter yellow colour and the signature dark green as detailing.
Kit suppliers
| Kit supplier | Period | Contract
announcement |
Contract
duration |
Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barco | 2023–present | 2023-03-18 | Summer 2023–Spring 2024 | Total Cr 0.7m |
Past kits
2023 Davinson Invitationals
Supporters
The national team's official supporter group is called the "Islanders" as a reference to the team's nickname of "Island Boys". The group is known to be a committed support for the players as members of the group will attend the national side's games regardless of the weather conditions, usually chanting in unison in their local dialect. The Islanders are considered an important link between players and fans as they have been known organise community activities to allow the broader population to meet with the team.
Home stadium
The national team's home is the Davinson Sports Ground on Tuan. Due to the high level of aging infrastructure in the stadium, the national team is set to move into the Lapang National Stadium once it is fully constructed.
Media coverage
The Davinson Islands' matches are broadcasted on TwelveSports Channel 1 and Davinson Now Channel 4, with both being the official broadcasters of the national team and holding exclusive rights.
Coaching staff
Current coaching staff
| Position | Staff |
|---|---|
| Head Coach | Simon Robert-Williams
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| Assistant Coach | Stewart Montgomery
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| Goalkeeping Coach | Alexy Shiva
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| Physical Coach | Thomas Rajlavakar
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| Team Manager | Curtis Young
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| Specialist Conditioning Coach | Stephen Klinsmann
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| Physiotherapist | Jonathan Gills
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Players
Current squad
The following 23 players were called up ahead of the 2023 Davinson Football Invitationals.
Honours
Flag
The Davinson Islands has used the following flag during the entirety of its FMF affiliation:
| 2023– |
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