Jahmarie Nolan Earns First Jamaica Senior Call-Up at Just 16

Jahmarie Nolan’s rise has been moving at an extraordinary pace. Just two years after making his senior debut in Jamaica as a 14-year-old, the Toronto FC II forward has earned his first call-up to the Jamaica senior national team at just 16.

Nolan was added to Jamaica’s squad for the upcoming Concacaf Nations League after Leon Bailey withdrew with an injury, giving one of the country’s brightest young talents an opportunity to join the Reggae Boyz ahead of four matches against Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador.

For Nolan, the call-up is the latest chapter in what has already been a remarkable year.

Nolan first made his mark with Jamaica at the U-17 level, but his breakthrough came in spectacular fashion during the 2026 Concacaf U-17 World Cup Qualifiers.

As Jamaica’s captain, he helped the team finish first in its group and secure a place at the 2026 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar. Nolan scored four goals and added two assists across three matches, producing a goal contribution in every game and earning the tournament’s Best Player award.

It was an important turnaround for a player who had already experienced the disappointment of falling short of U-17 World Cup qualification the year before. This time, Nolan was at the center of Jamaica’s success, scoring in the decisive 3-1 victory over Canada that sent the Reggae Boyz to Qatar.

His international form continued with the U-20 team.

Despite being only 16, Nolan was selected for Jamaica’s squad at the 2026 Concacaf U-20 Championship in Mexico. He had already scored five goals during the qualifying campaign, then found the net four more times at the tournament itself — including goals in each of Jamaica’s matches. He scored against Canada in the group stage and again when the teams met in the quarterfinals. 

His development has also accelerated at club level.

Nolan spent five years at Mount Pleasant Football Academy in Jamaica before moving to Toronto FC II in March 2025. He had already made his Jamaica Premier League debut at 14, appearing for Mount Pleasant against Racing United in October 2024 and later scoring his first senior goal against Vere United. 

The move to Toronto made him the youngest player in club history to sign an MLS NEXT Pro contract.

Now, barely 18 months later, Nolan has become one of the league’s most productive young attackers. During the 2026 MLS NEXT Pro regular season, he recorded 10 goals and three assists in 23 appearances, leading Toronto FC II with 13 goal contributions. 

He also received his first opportunity with Toronto FC’s senior side earlier this year, starting in the Canadian Championship against Atlético Ottawa on May 5.

The combination of his club form and international performances has put Nolan on the radar of Jamaica’s senior program much earlier than most players his age.

Perhaps what makes the timing of the call-up particularly interesting is that Nolan still has another major tournament ahead of him.

Jamaica’s U-17 team will compete at the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar later this year, meaning Nolan could potentially experience a World Cup with the youth national team while simultaneously beginning his journey with the senior Reggae Boyz.

His first chance to earn a senior cap could come quickly. Jamaica opens its Concacaf Nations League campaign against Guatemala on September 25, followed by a home match against Honduras before away fixtures against El Salvador and Honduras in early October.

For a player who was making his professional debut at 14, the progression is remarkable: Mount Pleasant, Toronto FC II, Jamaica’s U-17s, the U-20s and now the senior national team.

At 16, Jahmarie Nolan is already knocking on the door of Jamaica’s biggest stage.