2003 UEFA European Under-17 Championship
The 2003 UEFA European Under-17 Championship was the second edition of UEFA's UEFA European Under-17 Championship. Portugal hosted the championship, during 7–17 May. The format of the competition changed, and only 8 teams entered the competition. Host Portugal defeated Spain in the final to win the competition for the fifth time.
| Campeonato Europeu de Futebol Sub-17 de 2003 | |
|---|---|
| Tournament details | |
| Host country | Portugal |
| Dates | 7–17 May |
| Teams | 8 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Portugal (5th title) |
| Runners-up | Spain |
| Third place | Austria |
| Fourth place | England |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 16 |
| Goals scored | 44 (2.75 per match) |
| Top scorer(s) | David Rodríguez (6 goals) |
| Best player(s) | Miguel Veloso |
For winning their semifinals, Portugal and Spain qualified for the 2003 FIFA U-17 World Championship, held in Finland, with England and Austria missing out.
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