Nolan, Jakupovic earn 2026 Concacaf U-17 Qualifiers honors | OneFootball

MIAMI – The 2026 Concacaf U-17 Qualifiers is in the history books, as the eight participating nations that will represent the region in the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026 have been defined.

The following players stood out throughout the tournament and earned individual distinctions. 

Best Player Award: Jahmarie Nolan, Jamaica  

Jahmarie Nolan was named the recipient of the Best Player Award after being an integral member for Jamaica to win Group G unbeaten with three victories to qualify for a FIFA U-17 World Cup for the third time. Nolan was instrumental throughout the campaign, totaling six goal contributions through four goals and two assists. 

The attacker recorded multiple goal contributions in each match for the Reggae Boyz, tallying a goal and an assist against Aruba, two goals against the Cayman Islands, and a goal and an assist against Canada. 

Top Scorer Award: Malik Jakupovic, United States 

Malik Jakupovic finished the tournament with eight goals for Group E winners United States to claim the Top Scorer Award. 

The forward was in clinical form with goals in each of USA’s fixtures in the competition. He struck a brace against Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, registered a notable five goals against Saint Kitts and Nevis, and closed out the campaign with a goal to help seal the top of the group.

Fair Play Award: El Salvador 

El Salvador was given the Fair Play Award due to being one of the most disciplined teams throughout the tournament.