UEFA Champions League Statistics Handbook 2010

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AFC Ajax
UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE | SEASON 2010/11 | GROUP G
Founded: 18.03.1900
Address: Arena Boulevard 29
NL-1101 AX Amsterdam
Netherlands
Telephone: +31 20 311 1444
Telefax:
+31 20 311 1480
E-mail:
info@ajax.nl
Website: www.ajax.nl
CLUB HONOURS
National Championship (29)
1918, 1919, 1931, 1932, 1934, 1937, 1939,
1947, 1957, 1960, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1970,
1972, 1973, 1977, 1979, 1980, 1982, 1983,
1985, 1990, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1998, 2002,
2004
European Champion Clubs’ Cup /
UEFA Champions League (4)
1971, 1972, 1973, 1995
National Cup (18)
1917, 1943, 1961, 1967, 1970, 1971, 1972,
1979, 1983, 1986, 1987, 1993, 1998, 1999,
2002, 2006, 2007, 2010
UEFA Cup (1)
1992
National Super Cup (7)
1993, 1994, 1995, 2002, 2005, 2006, 2007
UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup (1)
1987
UEFA Super Cup (2)
1973, 1995
European / South American Cup (2)
1972, 1995
AFC Ajax
GENERAL INFORMATION
General Secretary: Rik van den Boog
Press Officer:
Miel Brinkhuis
Captain:
Luis Suárez
PRESIDENT
Club Members:
450 members / 42,000
season ticket holders
Supporters Clubs: 2
(85,000 members)
Other Sports:
None
CLUB RECORDS
Uri CORONEL
Date of Birth:
24.12.1946
in Amsterdam
Date of Election:
19.05.2008
Most Appearances:
Sjaak Swart - 603 club matches (1956-73)
Most Goals:
Piet van Reenen - 273 (1929-42)
STADIUM – AMSTERDAM ARENA
Ground Capacity: 52,342 (all-seated)
Floodlight:
1,500 lux
Record Attendance: 51,849
(1-3 v Celtic FC
on 08.08.2001)
Size of Pitch:
105m x 68m
HEAD COACH – Martin JOL
Date of Birth: 16.01.1956 in Den Haag
Nationality: Dutch
Player:
ADO Den Haag (1973-77) FC Bayern München
(1977-79) FC Twente (1979-81) West Bromwich
Albion FC (1984-85) Coventry City FC (1984-85)
ADO Den Haag (1985-89)
Dutch Cup Winner 1975
Dutch Player of the Year 1987
3 appearances for the Netherlands (1980-81)
Coach:
ADO Den Haag (Amateurs / 1991-95) Scheveningen
(1995-96) Roda JC Kerkrade (1996-98) RKC Walwijk
(1998-2004) Tottenham Hotspur FC (2004-2008)
Hamburger SV (2008-09) AFC Ajax (since 01.07.2009)
Dutch Cup Winner 1997, 2010
Dutch Coach the Year 2001, 2002
1
Maarten STEKELENBURG
GOALKEEPER
22.09.1982
Former clubs: VV Schoten
DUTCH
197 CM / 92 KG
• Joined academy from Schoten in 1996;league debut in August 2002
• One of 4 keepers used in 2002/03 UCL - played 3 games; debut v Lyon
• 11 league games in 2004/05; 12 in 2008/09 due to injuries
• Otherwise 1st choice; started season with 165 league games, 43 in Europe
• 1st of 34 caps 2-2 in Sweden on 18.08.2004; unused at 2006 World Cup
• 1 game (v Romania) at EURO 2008; all 7 (5 goals) at 2010 World Cup
2
Gregory VAN DER WIEL
DEFENDER
03.02.1988
Former clubs: None
DUTCH
172 CM / 68 KG
• Developed at Ajax academy; debut in 4-1 win v Twente on 11.03.2007
• After 10 games in 2 seasons, 32 in 2008/09, 34 last season
• Named Young Player of the Year after 2009/10 season
• 4 2010/11 UCL qualifiers brought UEFA total to 24 games
• 1st of 15 senior caps v Tunisia on 11.02.2009
• 5 matches at 2010 World Cup; played final v Spain
3
Toby ALDERWEIRELD
DEFENDER
02.03.1989
Former clubs: None
BELGIAN
186 CM / 81 KG
• Joined Ajax academy at 15 from Beerschot; pro contract in Feb 2007
• 1st team debut in 4-2 v NEC on 18.01.09; ‘Ajax Talent of Year’ last season
• Euro debut UCUP v Fiorentina 26.01.09; 2010/11 play-offs brought total to 14
• Teamed up with Vertonghen to form Belgian central defence
• International debut with all 3 games at 2006 UEFA Under-17 finals
• 1st of 6 senior caps v Chile on 29.05.2009 aged 20
4
Jan VERTONGHEN
DEFENDER
24.04.1987
BELGIAN
Former clubs: AFC Ajax, RKC Waalwijk
189 CM / 79 KG
• Also joined from Beerschot as teenager; 92 1st team games at start of season
• Debut was in UCL (v København on 23.08.2006); 3 league games that season
• 12 on loan to RKC that same season; 32/3 for Ajax last season
• 3 games in run to 2007 UEFA Under-21 semis; 4 at 2008 Olympics
• 1st of 23 caps v Portugal on 21.06.2007; 1 goal v Czechs on 12.08.2009
5
Vurnon ANITA
DEFENDER
04.04.1989
Former clubs: De Grafschaap
DUTCH
167 CM / 65 KG
• Born in Curação; joined at 16; 1st-team debut on 19.03.2006 in Groningen
• 1 league game in 2006/07; none in 2007/08; 16 in 2008/09, 26 last season
• Silver medal at UEFA Under-17s, bronze at FIFA World Cup in 2005
• 1st senior cap v Mexico on 26.05.2010; on list of 30 for World Cup
• 3 2010/11 UCL qualifiers brought UEFA total to 13
AFC Ajax
6
Eyong ENOH
MIDFIELDER
23.03.1986
CAMEROONIAN
174 CM / 70 KG
Former clubs: Tiko United FC, MC Buéa, Magusa Turk Gucu SK,
Ajax Cape Town
• Had trials in various countries; spell in Cyprus before move to Cape Town
• Moved to Amsterdam in 2008 after 36 games, 1 goal, in 2 years
• Broke into 1st team with 19/1 in 2008/09; 27/1 last season
• Cameroon’s Footballer of Year in 2008; played 2010 African Nations Cup
• 1st cap v Morocco on 07.06.2009; 2 (135 mins v Den, Jap) at 2010 World Cup
7
Miralem SULEJMANI
FORWARD
05.12.1988
SERBIAN
Former clubs: FK Partizan, SC Heerenveen
176 CM / 76 KG
• Arrived in 2006 after 1 game in 2 years at Partizan
• Made mark with 15 goals in 34 games for Heerenveen in 2007/08
• Debut (v Willem II on 07.08.2007) delayed by legal issues
• Joined Ajax in 2008; 44/10 for club (17/2 last season)
• 3 games, 1 goal, at 2007 UEFA Under-19 finals
• Senior debut v FYR Macedonia on 06.02.08; not at 2010 World Cup
8
Christian ERIKSEN
MIDFIELDER
14.02.1992
DANISH
Former clubs: Middelfart G&BK, Odense BK
177 CM / 71 KG
• Born in Middelfart; left Denmark for Ajax in October 2008 at 16
• Promoted to 1st team in Jan 2010; debut v NAC on 17.01; 15 games last season
• Named Denmark’s Best Under-17 Player in 2008
• 1st of 6 senior caps v Austria on 03.03.2010; youngest at 2010 World Cup
• 2 games in South Africa (44 mins v Dutch, Japanese)
9
Mounir EL HAMDAOUI
FORWARD
14.07.1984
DUTCH/MOROCCAN
183 CM / 88 KG
Former clubs: Excelsior, Tottenham Hotspur FC, Derby County FC,
Willem II, AZ Alkmaar
• 2009 Player of Year, Eredivisie top scorer 2008/09 with 23 goals in title win
• Born in Rotterdam; 4 seasons for Excelsior; 74 games, 32 goals (21/2 in Div 1)
• Joined Spurs in Jan 2005, no league games; 9/3 on loan at Derby
• Returned to Tilburg (6/3); joined AZ in August 2007 (81/50 in 3 seasons)
• Joined Ajax in summer; scored winner in 2-1 v Kiev in UCL play-off
• Dutch Under-21 caps; 1st senior cap for Morocco v Czech Rep on 11.02.09
10
Siem DE JONG
MIDFIELDER
28.01.1989
Former clubs: De Graafschap
DUTCH
185 CM / 76 KG
• Born in Switzerland; 6 when family returned to Netherlands
• Joined Ajax at 16; 22 league games in 2007/08 season
• Started 2010/11 with 55/13; 22/10 (personal best goal tally) last season
• Euro debut on 18.09.2008 (Borac Cacak 1 Ajax 4) in UEFA Cup
• All 4 2010/11 UCL qualifiers brought UEFA total to 15/2
• Under-17, Under-19 and, currently, Under-21 international
11
Urby EMANUELSON
DEFENDER/MIDFIELDER
Former clubs: None
16.06.1986
DUTCH
176 CM / 68 KG
• Left-back or, more recently, left-side midfielder born in Amsterdam
• Debut with 3 league games in 2004/05; 1st 4-2 v AZ on 10.04.2005
• 3 games that season; another 151 (16 goals) in last 5 seasons
• UEFA debut in 3-1 defeat by Auxerre in UEFA Cup on 24.02.2005
• 5 games in 2006 European U-21 win; in UEFA’s Team of Tournament
12
Kenneth VERMEER
GOALKEEPER
10.01.1986
Former clubs: AFC Ajax, Willem II
DUTCH
182 CM / 78 KG
• Promoted to 1st team for 2004/05; no league games in 1st 3 seasons
• 16 games on loan to Willem II in 2007/08; 22 for Ajax in 2008/09
• Gold medals at 2006 (5 games), 2007 (2) UEFA Under-21 finals
• Also selected for 2005 Under-20 World Cup, 2008 Olympics
• Totals 9 games in UEFA competitions; Achilles injury in August 2010
13
André OOIJER
DEFENDER
11.07.1974
DUTCH
Former clubs: FC Volendam, Roda JC, PSV Eindhoven,
Blackburn Rovers FC, PSV Eindhoven
184 CM / 80 KG
• Junior with Ajax; league debut for Volendam in 1994/95
• 75 games, 9 goals for Roda; joined PSV in 1997 (192/19) till 2006
• 79 games, 2 goals, in 3 seasons in Premier; back to PSV in 2009
• 25 games last season; joined Ajax in summer; on as sub in play-off v Kyiv
• It was 78th UEFA appearance; scored on UCL debut v HJK Helsinki in 1998
• 1st cap v Brazil on 05.06.99; 4 at 2006 World Cup, 1 in 2010; 3 at EURO 2008
15
Nicolás LODEIRO
MIDFIELDER
21.03.1989
Former clubs: CD Nacional
URUGUAYAN
173 CM / 70 KG
• League debut v Félix at 18 on 19.08.07; 43/9 in Uruguay
• Joined Ajax in January 2010; 1st of 8 games v Twente on 07.02
• 4 games, 2 goals, at 2009 Under-20 World Cup in Egypt
• 3 games (125 mins) at 2010 World Cup
• Unused in UCL qualifiers; still awaits UEFA debut
16
Luís SUÁREZ
FORWARD
24.01.1987
URUGUAYAN
Former clubs: CD Nacional, FC Groningen
182 CM / 81 KG
• Made mark with 27 games, 10 goals, for Nacional in 2005/06
• 29/10 for Groningen in 2006/07; then moved to Ajax
• 74 goals in 97 games in 3 season; top scorer with 35 in 33 in 2009/10
• Ajax debut was in UCL v Slavia; 100th club goal v PAOK in 2010/11 qualifier
• Netherlands Footballer of the Year 2009/10
• 1st of 36 caps v Colombia 08.02.2007; 6 (3 goals) at 2010 World Cup
AFC Ajax
17
Daley BLIND
DEFENDER
09.03.1990
DUTCH
Former clubs: AFC Ajax, FC Groningen
180 CM / 72 KG
• Son of Danny, who made 372 appearances for Ajax; current football director
• 1st team debut at 18 (away to Volendam on 07.12.2008)
• 19 league games on loan to Groningen January-June 2010
• Impact at 2007 UEFA Under-17 finals; 2 goals in 1st 72 mins - then injured
• Also capped at Under-19 and, currently, Under-21 levels
18
Rasmus LINDGREN
MIDFIELDER
29.11.1984
Former clubs: FC Groningen
SWEDISH
180 CM / 68 KG
• Youth player with Landskrona; joined Ajax at 19; 4 games in 2004/05
• Loaned to Groningen in 2005; 82/3 till return to Ajax in 07/08 season
• 39 league appearances in last 3 campaigns; 6/1 last season
• Scored crucial 3rd in 3-3 v PAOK in Greece in 2010/11 UCL qualifier
• It was his first goal in 15 UEFA club competition games
19
Teemu TAINIO
DEFENDER
27.11.1979
FINNISH
178 CM / 70 KG
Former clubs: FC Haka, AJ Auxerre, Tottenham Hotspur FC,
Sunderland AFC, Birmingham City FC
• Moved to France in 1997; 148 games, 14 goals for AJA from then till 2005
• At Spurs from 2005-08 (61/3) crossed paths with Martin Jol
• Moved to Sunderland in 2008 (21 games)
• 6 on loan to Birmingham last season
• Reunited with Jol when loaned to Ajax just before UCL deadline
• 1st of 51 caps on 05.02.1998 v Cyprus
20
Demy DE ZEEUW
MIDFIELDER
26.05.1983
DUTCH
Former clubs: Go Ahead Eagles, AZ Alkmaar
174 CM / 72 KG
• 4 games, gold medal at 2006 UEFA Under-21 finals; in UEFA Team of Tournament
• 65 Div 2 games, 7 goals, for Go Ahead Eagles 2001-05
• 119/15 for AZ 2005-09; league winner in 2009; then joined Ajax
• 32/7 last season; all 4 2010/11 UCL qualifiers brought UEFA total to 34/4
• 1 cap (v Romania) at EURO 2008; 2 (47 mins v Den, Uru) at 2010 World Cup
21
Hyun Jun SUK
FORWARD
29.06.1991
Former clubs: None
SOUTH KOREAN
189 CM / 79 KG
• Moved to Europe after playing youth football with Singal High School
• After trial, became Ajax’s 1st South Korean player in January 2010
• Made 3 league appearances in latter half of last season
• Made Euro debut in 1-2 v Juventus in UEL on 18.02.2010
• On the bench during 2010/11 UCL qualifiers
23
OLEGUER Presas i Renom
DEFENDER
02.02.1980
SPANISH
Former clubs: UE Gramenet, FC Barcelona
187 CM / 82 KG
• Joined Barça B in 2001 after 41 D3 games; 62 games till 2003
• Div 1 debut in 0-0 v Málaga (h) on 12.01.03; 127/1 for Barça
• Played 11 of 13 games in run to 2006 UCL title; won 2 x Liga, Supercopa
• UCL debut Barça 3 Galatasaray 1 on 13.11.2002; 47 in Europe
• Joined Ajax in 2008; 27/1 in 1st season, 6/0 in 2009/10
25
Mitchell DONALD
MIDFIELDER
10.12.1988
Former clubs: AFC Ajax, Willem II
DUTCH
188 CM / 80 KG
• In 1st team running since 2006; league debut with 3 games 2007/08
• 1st team debut was 3-0 UEFA Cup defeat v Bremen on 14.02.2007
• It was his only Euro appearance before start of current season
• Absent from 1st team for 20 months following injury
• 5 games for Ajax in 2009/10; 14, 1 goal, on loan to Willem II
29
Thimothée ATOUBA
DEFENDER
17.02.1982
CAMEROONIAN
191 CM / 80 KG
Former clubs: Union Douala, Neuchâtel Xamax FC, FC Basel,
Tottenham Hotspur FC, Hamburger SV
• Left-side defender/midfielder; 133 games, 6 goals in Swiss league 2000-04
• 19 games, 1 goal, for Spurs in 2004/05; 84/1 in 4 seasons at Hamburg
• Signed in 2009; 1 game in injury-hit 2009/10; unused in 2010/11 qualifiers
• 11/1 (in 3-3 v Liverpool) for Basel in 2002/03 UCL; debut v Spartak 17.09.02
• 42 caps; African Nations Cup squad 2004, 2006; missed 2010 World Cup
30
Jeroen VERHOEVEN
GOALKEEPER
30.04.1980
DUTCH
Former clubs: RKC Waalwijk, FC Volendam
196 CM / 103 KG
• Started as junior at Ajax academy; joined RKC at 18; Volendam in 2002
• 152 appearances 2003-09; 102 in 2nd division
• Joined Ajax in 2009; no league appearances last season
• Awaits Euro debut; on bench for play-off v Kyiv after Vermeer injury
35
Ahmed Hossam ‘MIDO’
FORWARD
23.02.1983
EGYPTIAN
190 CM / 81 KG
Former clubs: Zamalek SC, KAA Gent, AFC Ajax, RC Celta de Vigo,
Olympique de Marseille, AS Roma, Tottenham Hotspur FC,
Middlesborough FC, Wigan Athletic FC, Zamalek SC, West Ham United FC
• Debut for Egypt in Jan 2001 at 17; played 2002, 2006 African Cup of Nations
• Joined Ajax in 2001; 40/21 in 2 seasons; 8 UCL games in 2002/03
• 8/4 on loan to Celta; 22/7 for OM 2003/04; missed UEFA final; 8/0 at Roma 04-06
• Since then 5 clubs, 4 loans, 109 games, 23 goals; back to Ajax in summer
AFC Ajax
LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL TABLE 2009/10
FC Twente
AFC Ajax
PSV Eindhoven
Feyenoord
AZ Alkmaar
Heracles Almelo
FC Utrecht
FC Groningen
Roda JC
NAC Breda
SC Heerenveen
VVV Venlo
NEC Nijmegen
BV Vitesse
ADO Den Haag
Sparta Rotterdam
Willem II
RKC Waalwijk
Promoted:
Relegated:
Top scorer:
Cup Final:
Super Cup:
34
34
34
34
34
34
34
34
34
34
34
34
34
34
34
34
34
34
27
27
23
17
19
17
14
14
14
12
11
8
8
8
7
6
7
5
5
4
9
12
5
5
11
7
5
10
4
11
9
8
9
8
2
0
63-23
106-20
72-29
54-31
64-34
54-49
39-33
48-47
56-60
42-49
44-64
43-57
35-59
38-62
38-59
30-66
36-70
30-80
SBV Excelsior, De Graafschap
Sparta Rotterdam, RKC Waalwijk (after play-off matches)
Luiz Suárez (AFC Ajax) 35
AFC Ajax - Feyenoord 2-0 / 4-1
AFC Ajax - FC Twente 0-1
NATIONAL LEAGUE FIXTURE LIST 2010/11
08.08.10 (A)
14.08.10 (H)
21.08.10 (H)
29.08.10 (A)
12.09.10 (H)
19.09.10 (A)
25.09.10 (A)
03.10.10 (H)
16.10.10 (H)
24.10.10 (A)
27.10.10 (H)
30.10.10 (A)
07.11.10 (H)
14.11.10 (A)
20.11.10 (H)
28.11.10 (A)
05.12.10 (H)
2
3
2
5
10
12
9
13
15
12
19
15
17
18
18
20
25
29
FC Groningen
SBV Vitesse
Roda JC Kerkrade
De Graafschap
Willem II Tilburg
Feyenoord
FC Twente
FC Utrecht
NAC Breda
SBV Excelsior
SC Heerenveen
Heracles Almelo
ADO Den Haag
AZ Alkmaar
PSV Eindhoven
VVV Venlo
NEC Nijmegen
10.04.11 (H)
12.12.10 (A)
13.02.11 (A)
04.02.11 (H)
13.03.11 (A)
19.12.10 (H)
15.05.11 (H)
23.01.11 (A)
30.01.11 (A)
24.04.11 (H)
01.05.11 (A)
03.04.11 (H)
20.03.11 (A)
06.03.11 (H)
27.02.11 (A)
20.02.11 (H)
17.04.11 (A)
86
85
78
63
62
56
53
49
47
46
37
35
33
32
30
26
23
15
Arsenal FC
UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE | SEASON 2010/11 | GROUP H
Founded: October 1886
Address: Arsenal FC
Highbury House
75 Drayton Park
GB-London N5 1BU
England
Telephone: ++44 20 77 04 40 00
Telefax:
++44 20 77 04 40 01
Website: www.arsenal.com
CLUB HONOURS
1931, 1933, 1934, 1935, 1938, 1948, 1953,
1971, 1989, 1991, 1998, 2002, 2004
National Cup (10)
1930, 1936, 1950, 1971, 1979, 1993, 1998,
2002, 2003, 2005
National League Cup (2)
1987, 1993
European Cup Winners’ Cup (1)
1994
Fairs Cup (1)
1970
Arsenal FC
GENERAL INFORMATION
Chief Executive Officer:
Secretary:
Head of Communications:
Communications Manager:
Captain:
Ivan Gazidis
David Miles
Amanda Docherty
Dan Tolhurst
Cesc Fabregas
PRESIDENT
Club Members:
205,000
(44,000 Season Ticket
Holders)
Supporters Clubs: 116
Other sports:
None
CLUB RECORDS
Peter HILL-WOOD
Date of Birth:
25.02.1936
in Kensington (London)
Date of Election:
04.05.1982
Most Appearances:
David O’Leary - 772 (1975-93)
Most Goals:
Thierry Henry - 226 (1999-2007)
STADIUM – ARSENAL STADIUM
Floodlight:
1,400 lux
(v Sunderland AFC
at Highbury
on 09.03.1935)
Size of Pitch:
105 m x 68 m
HEAD COACH – Arsène WENGER
Date of Birth: 22.10.1949 in Strasbourg
Nationality: French
Player:
FC Duttlenheim (1956-69) AS Mutzig (1969-73)
FC Mulhouse (1973-78) RC Strasbourg (1979-82)
11 appearances in the French 1st Division
French Championship Winner 1979
Coach:
RC Strasbourg (youth section - 1981-83) AS Cannes
(assistant coach - 1983-84) AS Nancy-Lorraine
(1984-87) AS Monaco FC (1987-94) Grampus Eight
Nagoya (1995-96) Arsenal FC (since 28.09.1996)
French Cup Winner 1991
388 matches as coach in the French 1st Division
English Championship Winner 1998, 2002, 2004
English FA Cup Winner 1998, 2002, 2003, 2005
Manager of the Year 1988 (France) 1995 (Japan) 1998,
2002, 2004 (England)
Emperor’s Cup Winner 1996
Japanese Super Cup Winner 1996
UEFA Fair Play Award 1999
Légion d’Honneur 2002 / Order of British Empire 2003
1
Manuel ALMUNIA Rivero
GOALKEEPER
19.05.1977
SPANISH
191 CM / 86 KG
Former clubs: CA Osasuna, Cartagonova FC, CE Sabadell,
RC Celta de Vigo, SD Eibar, RC Recreativo de Huelva, Albacete Balompié
• Signed on 18.07.04; helped set UCL record of 10 clean sheets (995 mins) 2005/06
• 3 clean sheets/347 minutes during 2005/06 group stage
• 5 group games en route to 2006 final; replaced Lehmann after 18 minutes in final
• 161 first-team games for Arsenal; 101 in Premier League
• 37 UCL appearances; 7 last season
2
Vassiriki Abou DIABY
MIDFIELDER
11.05.1986
FRENCH
Former clubs: INF Clairefontaine, AJ Auxerre
192 CM / 74 KG
• Signed on 13.01.06 after only 10 games, 1 goal in Ligue 1 with AJ Auxerre
• 138 club games, 17 goals for Arsenal FC
• 26 UCL games, 4 goals; 10/1 last season; 31/4 in UEFA competition
• 1st cap on 24.03.07 v Lithuania; 8 caps; 3 games (270 mins) at 2010 World Cup
• Captain of France in 2005 UEFA Under-19 Championship win
3
Bacary SAGNA
DEFENDER
14.02.1983
Former clubs: AJ Auxerre
FRENCH
176 CM / 72 KG
• French-born, Senegalese parents; Auxerre debut on 11.09.04 under Guy Roux
• Signed on 12.07.07 after 107 games for AJA; 2005 French Cup medal
• 133 club games, 1 goal, for Arsenal; goal at Chelsea on 23.03.08
• 45 UEFA club games; 20/0 in UCL (8 last season)
• 3 games at 2006 UEFA Under-21 finals; in UEFA Team of Tournament
• 1st cap v Slovakia on 22.08.07; 23 caps; 3 games (270 mins) at 2010 World Cup
4
Francesc ‘CESC’ FABREGAS Soler
MIDFIELDER
04.05.1987
Former clubs: FC Barcelona
SPANISH
175 CM / 74 KG
• Signed on 11.09.03; club’s youngest debutant: 16 years, 177 days v Rotherham
• Also youngest scorer at 16 years, 212 days v Wolves (League Cup), 2003
• Equal second-youngest UCL scorer (17 years, 218 days v Rosenborg on 07.12.04)
• 267 club games, 48 goals, for Gunners; 50/10 in UCL
• 6th youngest to play for Spain: 18 years, 9 months, 25 days v Ivory Coast 2006
• 54 caps; 4 sub games in 2010 World Cup win; set up winner in final
5
Thomas VERMAELEN
DEFENDER
14.11.1985
BELGIAN
182 CM / 82 KG
Former clubs: GBA Antwerp, AFC Ajax, RKC Waalwijk, AFC Ajax
• Joined 19.06.09 from Ajax; 45 club games, 8 goals, for Gunners in 2009/10
• 143 club games, 10 goals, for Ajax from 2001-09; 13/2 on loan at RKC in 2004/05
• Won 2004 League; 2006, 2007 Cup with Ajax
• 5 UCL games for Ajax, no goals; 2 games v Arsenal in 2005/06
• 35 UEFA club games, 2 goals; 14/1 in UCL
• 1st cap v Luxembourg on 01.03.06; 28 caps
Arsenal FC
6
Laurent KOSCIELNY
DEFENDER
10.09.1985
FRENCH/POLISH
186 CM / 76 KG
Former clubs: EA Guingamp, Tours FC, FC Lorient Bretagne Sud
• Signed on 07.07.10 from Lorient on long-term contract
• 40 club games, 3 goals, for Lorient in 2009/10; 35/3 in 1st season in Ligue 1
• 41 Ligue 2 games, no goals, for Guingamp 2004-07
• 2008/09 Ligue 2 French Players’ Player of Season after 34/5 at Tours
• Born in France (Tulle) of Polish parents
7
Tomás ROSICKÝ
MIDFIELDER
04.10.1980
CZECH
178 CM / 65 KG
Former clubs: CKD Kompresory Praha, AC Sparta Praha,
BV Borussia Dortmund
• Signed on eve of 2006 World Cup (23.05.06) after 5½ years at Dortmund
• 94 club games, 16 goals for Arsenal; missed 2008/09 season through injury
• 20 goals in 149 league games for Dortmund 2001-06; Bundesliga winner 2002
• Euro debut for Sparta in UCL group game v Bordeaux, Sept 1999
• 9 goals in 46 UCL games for Sparta, Dortmund, Arsenal 1999-2010
• 72 caps, 19 goals; debut at 17, Czech Player of Year 2002, 2006
8
Samir NASRI
MIDFIELDER
26.06.1987
FRENCH
Former clubs: Olympique de Marseille
180 CM / 70 KG
• Signed on 11.07.08; hit winner on league debut on 16.08.08 v WBA
• 78 club games, 12 goals, for Arsenal
• 162 club games, 11 goals, for OM 2004-08
• 19 UCL games, 3 goals; 44/5 in UEFA competitions
• 2007 French Young Player of the Year; 1st senior cap v Austria on 28.03.07
• 15 caps; 2 at EURO 2008 (32 mins as sub); not at 2010 World Cup
10
Robin VAN PERSIE
FORWARD
06.08.1983
DUTCH
Former clubs: Feyenoord, SC Excelsior
188 CM / 78 KG
• Signed on 17.05.04; 3 seasons in Rotterdam; UEFA Cup winner 2002
• 197 club games, 73 goals, for Arsenal; 20/10 in 2009/10
• 1st cap on 04.06.06 v Romania; 51 caps, 19 goals
• 4/1 at 2006 World Cup; 4 (220mins)/2 at EURO 2008
• All 7 games at 2010 World Cup; 1 goal v Cameroon
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Carlos VELA
FORWARD
01.03.1989
MEXICAN
177 CM / 68 KG
Former clubs: CD Guadalajara, Arsenal FC, RC Celta de Vigo,
UD Salamanca, CA Osasuna
• Joined in November 2007 after World Under-17 win; 5 goals in finals
• 5-year contract; no work permit until 22.05.08; moved to Spain on loan
• 31 league games, 8 goals, for Salamanca in 2006/07; 33/3 at Osasuna 2007/08
• 49 club games, 9 goals, for Arsenal; 13/0 in UCL
• 29 caps, 9 goals; debut v Brazil on 12.09.07
• 2 games (100 mins) at 2010 World Cup
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Theo WALCOTT
FORWARD
16.03.1989
Former clubs: Southampton FC
ENGLISH
170 CM / 68 KG
• Joined at 16 on 20.01.06 after 21 league games, 4 goals, for Southampton
• Began 2005/06 with league debut; ended it at World Cup
• 136 club games (61 as sub), 18 goals; 27/5 in UCL
• England’s youngest cap (17 years, 75 days) on debut v Hungary on 30.05.06
• Unused sub at 2006 WC; omitted in 2010; silver at 2009 UEFA Under-21 finals
• 11 caps, 3 goals (hat-trick in Croatia in World Cup qualifier on 10.09.08)
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DENILSON Pereira Neves
MIDFIELDER
16.02.1988
Former clubs: São Paulo FC
BRAZILIAN
182 CM / 70 KG
• Joined on 31.08.06 on day that William Gallas & Ashley Cole swapped clubs
• Arsenal debut on 24.10.06 at West Bromwich in League Cup
• 121 club games, 10 goals; 19/1 in UCL
• 2005 Copa Libertadores, 2005 World Club Championship squads
• Captained Brazil at all youth levels; 2005 Europe/South America medal
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Aaron RAMSEY
MIDFIELDER
26.12.1990
Former clubs: Cardiff City FC
WELSH
177 CM / 70 KG
• Joined on 10.06.08; had started 2008 FA Cup final v Portsmouth (0-1)
• 22 games for Cardiff, 2 goals; debut v Hull on 28.04.07; 5 Cup games
• Arsenal debut v Twente in UCL qualifier, first leg, on 13.08.08
• 51 club games, 5 goals for Arsenal; 10/1 in UCL (goal at Fenerbahçe)
• Badly broken leg suffered v Stoke on 27.02.10; but new contract from June 2010
• 1st of 11 senior caps on 19.11.08 v Denmark
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Alexandre SONG
MIDFIELDER/DEFENDER 09.09.1987 CAMEROONIAN 185 CM / 74 KG
Former clubs: SC Bastia, Arsenal FC, Charlton Athletic FC
• From Bastia academy; joined on 12.08.05; nephew of defender Rigobert
• 116 club games for Arsenal, 4 goals; 23/1 in UCL
• Also 12 Premier games on loan at Charlton in 2006/07
• 24 caps; debut at 2008 African Nations Cup; reached final
• 3 games at Beijing Olympics; 1 at 2010 World Cup; played for France at youth level
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Sebastien SQUILLACI
DEFENDER
11.08.1980
FRENCH
185 CM / 82 KG
Former clubs: Sporting Toulon, AS Monaco FC, AC Ajaccio,
Olympique Lyonnais; Sevilla FC
• Began at local Toulon before joining Monaco B in 1998; 48 games till 2000
• Loaned to Ligue 2 Ajaccio, 69 games (7 goals); returned to Monaco in 2002
• 117 Ligue 1 games (10 goals) for Monaco; won Coupe de la Ligue in 2003
• Joined OL in 2006; 62 games (3 goals) in 2 seasons; 2 leagues (2007, 2008)
• Joined Sevilla in 2008; 49/1 in 2 seasons (16/1 in 2009/10); 4/2 in UCL
• 1st of 21 caps on 18.08.2004 v Bosnia (1-1); 1 (v S. Africa) at 2010 World Cup
Arsenal FC
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Jack WILSHERE
MIDFIELDER
01.01.1992
Former clubs: None
ENGLISH
172 CM / 68 KG
• Joined on 01.10.01 aged nine; in reserve squad from February 2008
• Signed scholarship forms in summer 2008; FA Youth Cup win 2009
• Premier debut on 13.09.08 v Blackburn; UCL debut v Kyiv on 25.11.08
• 15 club games, 1 goal, for Arsenal; 5/0 in UEFA competitions
• 14 Premier League games, 1 goal, on loan at Bolton (February-May 2010)
• 2 games at 2009 UEFA Under-17 finals; 1st cap on 11.08.10 v Hungary
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Johan DJOUROU
MIDFIELDER
18.01.1987
SWISS
192 CM / 90 KG
Former clubs: Etoile Carouge FC, Arsenal FC, Birmingham City FC
• Joined academy on 01.01.03; left Ivory Coast for Switzerland aged 17 months
• 78 Arsenal games, no goals; 9/0 in UCL
• 13 games on loan to Birmingham 2007/08; injured on return to Arsenal
• 2004 UEFA Under-19 semi-finalist
• 1st cap v Scotland on 01.03.06; 24 caps, 1 goal; unused at EURO 2008
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Lukasz FABIANSKI
GOALKEEPER
18.04.1985
POLISH
190 CM / 83 KG
Former clubs: Polonia Slubice, MSP Szamotuly, Lubusznanin Drezdenko,
Sparta Broznica, Mieszko Gniezko, KKS Lech Poznań, Legia Warszawa
• Signed on 26.05.07 after 2 seasons at Legia
• 53 games for Legia 2005-07; took over from Artur Boruc (ex-Celtic)
• 2005/06 Polish title winner; League Best Keeper in 2006, 2007
• 36 club games for Arsenal; 5 in UCL (2 last season)
• 16 senior caps; unused reserve to Boruc at EURO 2008
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Gaël CLICHY
DEFENDER
26.07.1985
Former clubs: AS Cannes
FRENCH
176 CM / 65 KG
• Signed on 04.08.03; 220 club games (1 goal v Stoke on 01.11.08)
• 36 UCL games, no goals; 9 last season; 41/0 in UEFA competitions
• Started at Cannes where Patrick Vieira, Zinédine Zidane began their careers
• Debut v Rotherham in League Cup on 28.10.03 - scored in 9-8 win on pens
• Won League in 2004; missed 2005 FA Cup final (foot injury); sub at 2006 UCL final
• 1st cap on 10.09.08 v Serbia; 5 caps; one game at 2010 World Cup v SA
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Andrey ARSHAVIN
FORWARD
29.05.1981
RUSSIAN
Former clubs: FC Zenit St. Petersburg
174 CM / 70 KG
• Joined on 03.02.09 after 310 club games, 72 goals, for Zenit 2000-08
• Won 2007 League; 2008 UEFA, UEFA Super Cups, Russian Footballer of Year
• 57 UEFA club games for Zenit/Arsenal, 17 goals; 12/1 in UCL
• 54 Arsenal club games, 20 goals (4 v Liverpool on 21.04.09)
• 51 caps, 16 goals; debut on 17.05.02 v Belarus
• Named in UEFA’s Team of Tournament at EURO 2008
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Vito MANNONE
GOALKEEPER
02.03.1988
ITALIAN
Former clubs: Atalanta BC, Arsenal FC, Barnsley FC
192 CM / 84 KG
• Became No. 3 keeper after summer 2008 departure of Jens Lehmann
• Joined on 01.07.05; 13 reserve games in 2007/08; first team bench
• 2 league games on loan at Barnsley 2006/07; knee injury cut short stay
• Arsenal debut in Premier v Stoke on 24.05.09 (4-1) in last game of season
• 8 games in 2009/10 (5 League, 3 UCL)
• Italy Under-21 debut on 13.11.09 v Hungary
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Emmanuel EBOUÉ
DEFENDER
04.06.1983
IVORY COAST
Former clubs: ASEC Abidjan, KSK Beveren
178 CM / 72 KG
• Began at Académie Jean-Marc Guillou in 1997; moved to Belgium in 2002
• Signed on 02.01.05 after 70 league games, 4 goals, in Belgium
• 187 Arsenal club games, 9 goals; 41/2 in UCL
• Played all 270 mins at 2006 World Cup, 251 mins in 2010; 45 caps
28
Kieran GIBBS
DEFENDER
26.09.1989
ENGLISH
Former clubs: Arsenal FC, Norwich City FC, Arsenal FC
178 CM / 70 KG
• At club since July 2004 when Wimbledon academy disbanded; signed 10.09.07
• First-team debut in League Cup on 31.10.07 v Sheffield Utd
• 37 club games, no goals; 6/0 in UCL
• Broke metatarsal in UCL v Standard on 24.11.09, missed rest of season
• All 3 games at 2008 UEFA Under-19 finals in Czech Republic
• 2009 UEFA U-21 final v Germany (0-4) in Sweden; 1st cap on 11.08.10 v Hungary
29
Marouane CHAMAKH
FORWARD
10.01.1984
MOROCCAN
188 CM / 86 KG
Former clubs: FC Maramandais, FC Girondins de Bordeaux
• Signed on 01.07.10 after 8 seasons with Bordeaux
• 294 games for Bordeaux, 78 goals, from League Cup debut v Metz on 19.01.03
• Won French Championship medal 2009, League Cup 2007, 2009
• 38 UEFA club games, for Bordeaux, 16 goals; 9/3 in 2009/10 UCL
• Born in France, France youth team, now plays for Morocco; 53 caps
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Nicklas BENDTNER
FORWARD
16.01.1988
DANISH
190 CM / 76 KG
Former clubs: KB Copenhagen, Arsenal FC, Birmingham City FC
• Joined on 01.08.04; 27 games, 22 goals, for Reserves in 2005/06
• 13 goals on loan to Birmingham 2006/07; Blues promoted to Premier
• 124 Arsenal club games (59 as sub), 36 goals; 21/8in UCL
• All 3 games at 2010 WC finals, goal v Cameroon; UEFA 2006 Under-21 finals
• 35 caps, 12 goals; debut v Poland on 16.08.06; Player of Year in Denmark 2009
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AJ Auxerre
Founded: 10.10.1905
Address: BP 349
Route de Vaux
FR-89006 Auxerre
France
CLUB HONOURS
1996
National Cup (4)
1994, 1996, 2003, 2005
Telephone: +33 386 723 232
Telefax:
+33 386 522 087
E-mail:
aja@aja.fr
Website: www.aja.fr
AJ Auxerre
GENERAL INFORMATION
General Secretary: Jean Edy
Press Officer:
Baptiste Malherbe
Captain:
Benoît Pedretti
PRESIDENT
Club Members: 3,000
Supporters Clubs: 3
Other Sports:
None
CLUB RECORDS
Alain DUJON
Most Appearances: Bruno Martini 322 in the league (1985-95)
Date of Birth:
21.04.1961
Date of Election:
06.07.2009
Most Goals: Andrzej Szarmach 94 goals (1980-85)
STADIUM – STADE ABBÉ DESCHAMPS
Floodlight:
1,500 lux
(v BV Borussia
Dortmund
on 19.03.1997)
Size of Pitch:
105m x 68m
HEAD COACH – Jean FERNANDEZ
Date of Birth: 08.10.1954 in Mostaganem (Algeria)
Nationality: French / Algerian
Player:
AS Béziers (1972-75) Olympique de Marseille (1975-80)
FC Girondins de Bordeaux (1980-82) AS Cannes
(1982-84)
French Cup Winner 1976
491 appearances in Ligue 1
Coach:
AS Cannes (1984-90) OGC Nice (1990) Olympique de
Marseille (1991-93) Al Nasr Riyad (1993-94) LOSC Lille
Métropole (1994-95) Al Nasr Riyad (1995-Feb 96)
Al Chabab Riyad (Feb 1996-97) Al Wahda La Mecque
(1997) Al Nasr Riyad (1998) Etoile Sportive Sahel
(1998-99) FC Souchaux (1999-2002) FC Metz (2002-05)
Olympique de Marseille (2005-06) AJ Auxerre (since
01.07.2006)
Asian Club Cup Winner 1998
Golf Cup Winners 1996
Saudi Arabian Championship Winner 1994
Saudi Arabian Cup Winner 1997
Coach of the Year in France 2010
1
Olivier SORIN
GOALKEEPER
16.04.1981
Former clubs: AS Nancy-Lorraine
FRENCH
188 CM / 76 KG
• Joined Nancy at 16; promoted to 1st team squad in 2000
• Had to wait until August 2005 to make Ligue 1 debut
• Joined AJA in January 2007 after 70 Ligue 1 games for Nancy
• Started season with 92 games for AJA
• 2 play-off games v Zenit brought European total to 6
2
Cédric HENGBART
DEFENDER
13.07.1980
Former clubs: SM Caen
FRENCH
183 CM / 73 KG
• Right-back born in Falaise, developed (also in Normandy) by Caen
• Made 229 1st-team appearances for Caen between 2001 and 2008
• 73/7 since move to AJA in 2008; 37/5 last season
• Play-off games v Zenit marked his debut in UEFA competitions
• Scored crucial opener in 2-0 win over the Russians at home
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Stéphane GRICHTING
DEFENDER
30.03.1979
Former clubs: FC Sion
SWISS
186 CM / 80 KG
• Came through the Sion youth teams; promoted to 1st team in 1996
• Totalled 124 appearances, 5 goals before joining AJA in 2002
• Started season with 195 league games, 1 goal, for club
• Also scored once for country (in 2-0 v Greece on 05.09.2009)
• 1st of 38 caps v Slovenia on 28.04.2004; all 3 games at 2010 World Cup
• 1 game (34th-min sub v Ukraine) in 2006; 7 mins v Portugal at EURO 2008
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Dariusz DUDKA
MIDFIELDER
09.12.1983
POLISH
Former clubs: KS Amica Wronki, Wisla Kraków
182 CM / 71 KG
• 93 league games at Wronki from 2000; moved to Krakow in 2005
• 77 games, 5 goals, for Wisla; joined AJA in 2008
• 47 Ligue 1 games, 1 goal since then; 19/0 last season
• 48 caps; 1 (7 mins v Germany) at 2006 World Cup; all 3 at EURO 2008
• Missed start of current season; began it with 20 games in Europe
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Adama COULIBALY
DEFENDER
10.09.1980
Former clubs: Djoliba AC, RC Lens
MALIAN
186 CM / 83 KG
• Born in Bamako; naturalised French; joined Lens in 1999
• Had just won bronze medal at Youth World Cup
• Played 190 games, scored 9 goals, for Lens; joined AJA in 2008
• Started season with 63/2 for AJA, 33/1 last season
• 30 senior caps; started group stage with 35 UEFA games, 6 in UCL
AJ Auxerre
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Kamel CHAFNI
MIDFIELDER
11.06.1982
MOROCCAN
180 CM / 70 K
Former clubs: FC Sochaux, RC Besançon, LB Châteauroux, AC Ajaccio
• Born in Bordeaux; 1st cap for Morocco v Benin on 20.08.2008
• Left Sochaux for lower leagues in 2002; 62 games, 14 goals for Besançon
• 28/8 for Châteauroux in 2004/05; 56/4 at Ajaccio; joined AJA in 2007
• 83 Ligue 1 games, 3 goals, since then; 25/0 last season
• 86th-min sub v Zenit brought UEFA total to 3 games
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Anthony LE TALLEC
FORWARD
03.10.1984
FRENCH
184 CM / 73 KG
Former clubs: Le Havre AC, Liverpool FC, AS Saint-Etienne,
Sunderland AFC, FC Sochaux, Le Mans UC 72
• Silver Ball, gold medal (6 games, 3 goals) at 2001 World Youth finals
• Signed by Liverpool in 2001; loaned back to HAC (54/7 2001-03)
• 7/1 for ASSE 2005; 27/4 in England 2005/06; 25/4 for Sochaux 2006/07
• 26/5 on loan to Le Mans 2007/08 then 70/14 when bought outright
• Joined AJA in 2010; UCL champion in 2005 (but not on teamsheet at final)
• Play-off games v Zenit brought UEFA total to 11
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Valter BIRSA
MIDFIELDER
07.08.1986
SLOVENIAN
Former clubs: NK Primorje, NK Gorica, FC Sochaux
184 CM / 79 KG
• Joined Gorica after solitary 1st team appearance for Primorje in 2003/04
• Moved to Sochaux in 2006; won cup in 2007
• Joined AJA, initially on loan, in 2009 after 61 games, 26 goals
• 35/3 last season; 2 UCL play-off games brought Euro total to 8/1
• Youngest-ever debutant with 1st cap in Cyprus on 28.02.2006
• Played all 3 games (261 mins) at 2010 World Cup
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Alexandre LICATA
FORWARD
02.01.1984
FRENCH
178 CM / 76 KG
Former clubs: LOSC Lille Métropole, Louhans-Cuiseaux CS, AS Monaco,
FC Gueugnon, SC Bastia, AS Monaco FC
• Lille youth player; 25 games in CFA team; left in 2004
• Joined ASM in 2006 after 38/20 in Ligue 2; loaned in 1st 2 seasons
• In Ligue 2, 5/2 for Gueugnon, 26/4 at Bastia; 20/7 in Ligue 1 with ASM 2008/09
• Joined AJA in summer 2009; unused last season (serious ankle injury)
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Julien QUERCIA
FORWARD
17.08.1986
Former clubs: FC Sochaux
FRENCH
168 CM / 65 KG
• Sochaux youth player; Ligue 1 debut at 19 (03.12.05) after 99 games in CFA
• 3 goals in 50 games for Sochaux in 2½ seasons
• Joined AJA in January 2008; 36/3 for club (10/0 last season)
• 90th-minute sub in St. Petersburg; 3rd appearance in UEFA competitions
• Debut 0-2 v Panionios on 20.09.07; U-21 debut v Romania 01.06.07
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Jean-Pascal MIGNOT
DEFENDER
26.02.1981
Former clubs: None
FRENCH
183 CM / 76 KG
• Born in Rouen, educated at AJA; promoted to 1st team in 2002
• Ligue 1 debut on 18.01.2003; started 2010/11 with 185 games, 8 goals
• 90 games in last 3 seasons; 32/1 in 2009/10
• UEFA debut in 0-0 v Panathinaikos on 26.02.2004
• 2 play-off games v Zenit brought UEFA total to 23
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Christopher MISSILOU
MIDFIELDER
18.07.1992
Former clubs: None
FRENCH
172 CM / 70 KG
• Product of the AJA academy; promoted to 1st team in summer
• Still awaits league, UCL debuts
• 11 Under-17 caps (1st v Slovakia on 26.09.2008)
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Dennis OLIECH
MIDFIELDER
02.02.1985
KENYAN
181 CM / 80 KG
Former clubs: Mathare United, Al Arabi, FC Nantes-Atlantique
• Youth player in Nairobi; moved to Qatar at 18 in 2003
• 17 games, 12 goals for Al Arabi 2003-05; moved to Nantes
• Had played 2004 African Nations Cup; totals 42/23 for Kenya
• 32 games, 4 goals for Nantes; joined AJA when relegated in 2007
• 89/9 in 3 seasons; 33/4 in 2009/10; UEFA debut in St. Petersburg
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Rémy RIOU
GOALKEEPER
06.08.1987
FRENCH
Former clubs: Olympique Lyonnais, FC Lorient
191 CM / 81 KG
• Came through OL youth teams; in 1st team 2003-06 but unused
• Loaned to Lorient; Ligue 1 debut 04.11.2006 (0-1 v Marseille)
• Joined AJA in 2007; 42 games for club (3 last season)
• Under-17 international; 1 Meridian Cup v Sierra Leone in 2005
• Also capped at Under-21 level; still awaits Euro debut
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Benoît PEDRETTI
MIDFIELDER
12.11.1980
FRENCH
177 CM / 69 KG
Former clubs: FC Sochaux, Olympique de Marseille, Olympique Lyonnais
• Developed by Sochaux; Div 1 debut in Monaco on 28.07.2001
• Joined OM in 2004 after 101 league games, 5 goals for Sochaux
• Joined OL in 2005 after 31/3 for OM; UCL debut with 5 games 2005/06
• 2 play-offs v Zenit brought UEFA total to 22; 134/7 since move to AJA in 2006
• Silver medal at 2002 UEFA Under-21 finals; in UEFA’s Team of Tournament
• 1st of 22 caps v Yugoslavia (3-0) on 20.11.02; all 5 in 2003 Confeds Cup win
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Roy CONTOUT
FORWARD
11.02.1985
FRENCH
Former clubs: US Beauvais, FC Metz, FC Amiens
175 CM / 75 KG
• 16 Ligue 2 games for Beauvais 2002-04; Ligue 1 debut 13.11.04 for Metz
• Joined Amiens in 2007 after 39 games, 1 goal; 56/7 till move to AJA in 2009
• Started season with 33 games, 3 goals, for club
• Euro debut in 2 play-off games v Zenit
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Yaya SANOGO
FORWARD
27.01.1993
Former clubs: None
FRENCH
190 CM / 75 KG
• Came through AJA academy; 1st team debut 1 day before 17th birthday
• Came on as extra-time sub in cup game v Sedan on 26.01.2010
• Ligue 1 debut in 1-2 v Lyon on 05.05.2010
• 27 goals in 34 Under-16, Under-17 national team games
• 2 in 4 at 2010 Under-17 finals; in UEFA’s Team of Tournament
20
Amadou SIDIBE
DEFENDER
19.02.1986
MALIAN
Former clubs: Cercle Olympique Bamako, Djoliba AC
173 CM / 72 KG
• Moved to AJA in 2008; only 1 league game (on 30.05.2009)
• 8 senior caps; in squad for 2008 African Nations Cup
• Still awaits debut in UEFA competitions
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Steeven LANGIL
MIDFIELDER
04.03.1988
FRENCH
Former clubs: Nîmes Olympique, SM Caen
178 CM / 67 KG
• Born in Martinique; grew up in Montpellier; educated at Nîmes
• Signed in 2007 after 11 games, 2 goals in Ligue 2
• 22/5 in AJA’s B team; loaned to Caen last season
• Unused sub in play-off v Zenit; still awaits UEFA debut
• Under-21 debut v Slovenia (1-0) on 17.11.2009
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Ireneusz JELEN
FORWARD
09.04.1981
POLISH
184 CM / 74 KG
Former clubs: Piast Cieszyn, Beskid Skoczow, Wisla Plock
• Started in Div 3; 16 games, 8 goals for Piast, 40/32 for Beskid
• Impressed with 45 goals in 100 Div 1 for Wisla 2002-06
• Joined AJA in 2006; 122/44 for club (29/14 last season)
• Scored play-off winner v Zenit; brought UEFA total to 14/8
• Polish Footballer of Year 2009; all 3 games at 2006 World Cup
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Jérémy BERTHOD
DEFENDER
24.04.1984
FRENCH
Former clubs: Olympique Lyonnais, AS Monaco FC
180 CM / 74 KG
• Born in Tassin-la-Demi-Lune; educated by OL; signed in 2008
• Div 1 debut against Auxerre on 13.09.2003; 74 Ligue 1 games, 1 goal for OL
• 12/0 at Monaco in 2007/08; 26/1 for AJA (18/0 last season)
• UCL debut in Bayern 1 OL 2 on 05.11.03; 4 (1 goal v Bremen) in 2004/05
• It was his only goal in 13 UEFA games; unused sub in play-off v Zenit
• 3 games at 2006 European U-21 Championship; in UEFA’s ‘Team of Tournament’
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Maxime BOURGEOIS
FORWARD
03.02.1991
Former clubs: None
FRENCH
183 CM / 74 KG
• Joined AJA at 14; debut in CFA team at 18 on 08.08.2009
• 1st 3 minutes for 1st team v PSG on 28.11.09
• 5 Ligue 1 appearances last season
• Under-17, Under-19 international; still awaits UEFA debut
• Unused sub in play-off v Zenit
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Alain TRAORÉ
MIDFIELDER
01.01.1988
BURKINA-FASO
Former clubs: AJ Auxerre, Stade Brestois
176 CM / 66 KG
• Born in Bobo-Dioulasso; educated at AJA academy; 54/15 for CFA team
• 1st team debut on 05.08.2006; 9 games in 4 seasons
• 14 games, 3 goals, on loan to Brest Jan-June 2009
• 9 caps, 2 goals; 3 appearances in UEFA competitions
• Debut 22.07.2006 1-0 defeat by Farul in Romania in Intertoto
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Delvin NDINGA
MIDFIELDER
14.03.1988
Former clubs: None
CONGOLESE
180 CM / 70 KG
• Born in Pointe-Noire, Congo-Brazzaville; developed at AJA academy
• Promoted to 1st team squad in 2007 after 57 games for CFA team
• 1st of 29 Ligue 1 games on 28.02.2009; 26/1 last season
• Euro debut with 2 play-off appearances v Zenit
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Willy MAEYENS
GOALKEEPER
06.05.1989
Former clubs: None
FRENCH
198 CM / 93 KG
• Developed at the AJA academy; still awaits 1st team debut
• 1st national team cap 2-2 v Greece with Under-19s on 26.10.2007
• 1 game for the CFA team in 2008/09; 19 last season
AJ Auxerre
Olympique de Marseille
Olympique Lyonnais
AJ Auxerre
LOSC Lille Métropole
Montpellier Hérault SC
FC Girondins de Bordeaux
FC Lorient Bretagne Sud
AS Monaco FC
Stade Rennais FC
Valenciennes FC
RC Lens
AS Nancy-Lorraine
Paris Saint-Germain FC
Toulouse FC
OGC Nice
FC Sochaux-Montbéliard
AS Saint-Etienne
Le Mans UC 72
US Boulogne
Grenoble Foot 38
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SM Caen, Stade Brestois 29, AC Arles-Avignon.
Le Mans UC 72, US Boulogne, Grenoble Foot 38
Mamadou Niang (Olympique de Marseille) 18
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Olympique de Marseille - FC Girondins de Bordeaux 3-1
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SM Caen
AS Nancy-Lorraine
AC Arles-Avignon
OGC Nice
Stade Rennais FC
AS Saint-Etienne
Toulouse FC
RC Lens
Montpellier HSC
Olympique Lyonnais
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FC Barcelona
UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE | SEASON 2010/11 | GROUP D
Founded: 29.11.1899
Address: Avinguda Arístides Maillol, s/n
ES-08028 Barcelona
Spain
Telephone: ++34 93 496 36 00
Telefax:
++34 93 411 22 19
E-mail:
oab@fcbarcelona.cat
Website: www.fcbarcelona.cat
CLUB HONOURS
1929, 1945, 1948, 1949, 1952, 1953, 1959,
1960, 1974, 1985, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994,
1998, 1999, 2005, 2006, 2009, 2010
National Cup (25)
1910, 1912, 1913, 1920, 1922, 1925, 1926,
1928, 1942, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1957, 1959,
1963, 1968, 1971, 1978, 1981, 1983, 1988,
1990, 1997, 1998, 2009
1983, 1986
1983, 1991, 1992, 1994, 1996, 2005, 2006,
2009, 2010
1992, 2006, 2009
1979, 1982, 1989, 1997
UEFA Super Cup (3)
1993, 1998, 2009
Fairs Cup (3)
1958, 1960, 1966
FIFA Club World Cup (1)
2009
FC Barcelona
GENERAL INFORMATION
General Director:
Antoni Rossich
Football Director:
Andoni Zubizarreta
Communications Director: Pere Jansà
Head of Press Department: Toni Ruiz
Media Manager:
José Miguel ‘Chemi’
Terés
Team Delegate:
Carlos Naval
Captain:
Carles Puyol
PRESIDENT
Members:
176,081
Supporters Clubs: 1,343
Other sports:
Athletics, Baseball,
Basketball, Field Hockey, Figure Skating,
Futsal, Handball, Ice Hockey,
Roller Hockey, Rugby, Volleyball
CLUB RECORDS
Sandro ROSELL
Most Appearances: Miguel Bernardo
Bianquetti ‘Migueli’ - 664 (1973-89)
Date of Birth:
06.03.1964 in Barcelona
Date of Election:
13.06.2010
Most Goals: Paulino Alcántara 356 in 357 games (1912-27)
STADIUM – CAMP NOU
Floodlight:
2,025 lux
(1-0 v Juventus
on 05.03.86)
Size of Pitch:
105m x 68m
HEAD COACH – Josep GUARDIOLA
Date of Birth: 18.01.1971 in Santpedor (Barcelona)
Nationality: Spanish
Player:
FC Barcelona (1984-90 in youth teams; 1990-2001 in
first team) Brescia Calcio (2001-02) AS Roma (2002-03)
Brescia Calcio (2003), Al-Ahly (2003-05) CF Dorados de
Sinaloa (2006)
European Champion Clubs’ Cup Winner 1992
UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup Winner 1997
UEFA Super Cup Winner 1992, 1997 / Olympic Gold Medal Winner 1992
Spanish Championship Winner 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1998, 1999
Spanish Cup Winner 1997, 1998
Spanish Super Cup Winner 1991, 1992, 1994, 1996
47 appearances / 5 goals for Spain
Coach:
FC Barcelona B (2007-08) FC Barcelona (since 01.07.2008)
UEFA Champions League Winner 2009 / UEFA Super Cup Winner 2009
FIFA Club World Cup Winner 2009
Spanish Championship Winner 2009, 2010 / Spanish Cup Winner 2009
Spanish Super Cup Winner 2009, 2010
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VÍCTOR VALDÉS Arribas
GOALKEEPER
14.01.1982
Former clubs: None
SPANISH
183 CM / 78 KG
• Came through the youth teams; Div 1 debut in 2-2 v Atlético on 01.09.2002
• Risked career by refusing return to B team in 2002/03;14 games for 1st team
• 3 Zamora awards conceding 25 in 35 in 2004/05; 31/35 2008/09; 24/38 2009/10
• 224 goals conceded in 263 Liga games; started season with 67 UCL games
• Under-19, Under-21 international; called into senior squad for 2010 World Cup
• Unused in South Africa, 1st cap on 11.08.2010 v Mexico (45 minutes)
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Daniel ‘DANI’ ALVES da Silva
DEFENDER
06.05.1983
BRAZILIAN
Former clubs: Vitória Bahia, Sevilla FC
173 CM / 64 KG
• Joined Sevilla as ‘unknown’ in 2002; debut 1-0 v Espanyol on 23.02.2003
• Only 10 games that season; now totals 238 (19 goals); 29/3 last season
• UEFA’s Man of Match in 3-0 Super Cup win v Barça in Monaco in 2006
• 2 goals in 4-0 v Grasshopper in Zurich in 2006/07 were first in Europe
• Hit penalty high in 2007 UEFA Cup shoot-out at Hampden; but 2 titles
• 1st of 41 (5 at WC) caps v Ecuador on 10.10.06; scored in 2007 Copa América final
3
Gerard PIQUÉ Bernabéu
DEFENDER
02.02.1987
SPANISH
192 CM / 85 KG
Former clubs: FC Barcelona, Manchester United FC, Real Zaragoza,
• Joined United in 2004; debut in Oct (League Cup); back to Barça in 2008
• UCL debut as sub in 0-3 loss to Fenerbahçe in Dec 2004
• Spent 2006/07 on loan to Zaragoza; 22 league games, 2 goals
• 57 league games for Barça last two seasons (3 goals); 23/3 in UCL
• UEFA Under-19 Champion in 2006; senior debut on 11.02.2009 v England (2-0)
• All 7 games in their entirety in 2010 World Cup win
5
Carles PUYOL
DEFENDER
13.04.1978
Former clubs: None
SPANISH
178 CM / 80 KG
• Promoted to 1st team in 1999 after 3 years with second team in Divs 2, 2B
• UCL ‘debut’ as unused sub in 0-4 defeat by Dynamo Kyiv on 05.11.97
• 32 league games last season brought total to 331; 9 in UCL (totals 93)
• 3 goals in league; 2 in UCL v Levski Sofia (2006) and VfB Stuttgart (2007)
• UEFA’s Best Defender in 2006; in EURO 2008 All-Star Squad (5 games)
• 1st of 91 caps v Dutch on 15.11.00; scored v Germany in 2010 World Cup semi
6
XAVI Hernández Creus
MIDFIELDER
25.01.1980
Former clubs: FC Terrassa
SPANISH
170 CM / 68 KG
• Key player in Spain’s 1999 World Youth Cup triumph in Nigeria
• Promoted to 1st-team in 1998; started season with 352 Liga games
• Called into UCL squad v Newcastle in 1997/98; totals 99 games
• Career-best 7 goals in 2007/08; signed new four-year contract in June
• 1st of 95 caps v Dutch on 15.11.00; 3 at 2002 World Cup, 4 in 2006; 7 in 2010
• 5 games, 1 goal (semi v Russia) at EURO 2008; UEFA’s Player of Tournament
FC Barcelona
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David VILLA Sánchez
FORWARD
03.12.1981
SPANISH
175 CM / 69 KG
Former clubs: Sporting Gijón, Real Zaragoza, Valencia CF
• Started career at home club Sporting Gijón at 17; joined senior side in 2001
• 38 goals in 78 games in two seasons in Div 2 before joining Zaragoza
• Div 1 debut on 31.08.2003; 31 goals in 73 games at Zaragoza; won 2004 Cup
• Joined Valencia in 2005; 41 goals in 1st season; total of 107 goals in 166 games
• Signed for Barcelona on 19.05.2010 for four seasons
• 1st of 65 caps v San Marino on 09.02.05; Spain’s top scorer at a World Cup with 8
8
Andrés INIESTA Luján
MIDFIELDER
11.05.1984
Former clubs: None
SPANISH
170 CM / 65 KG
• From club academy; Div 1 debut in 4-0 win in Mallorca on 21.12.2002
• 6 league games that season; started 2010/09 with 210 (17 goals)
• 29 games (13 starts) last season; 9 in UCL; European U-17, U-19 champion
• 1st of 49 caps v Russia on 27.05.2006; All 6 games (419 mins) at EURO 2008
• In UEFA’s All-Star Squad; scored winner v Dutch in 2010 World Cup final
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BOJAN Krkic Pérez
FORWARD
28.08.1990
Former clubs: None
SPANISH
170 CM / 65 KG
• Father Serbian (on coaching staff), mother Spanish; from Barça academy
• European Under-17 champion 2007; scored winner v England in final
• In UEFA’s Team of Tournament + Team Europe for Meridian Cup
• Made debut for Under-21s a month later; at 2007 World U-17 finals
• Started season with 20 goals in 77 league games; 23/5 goals in UCL
• Goal at Schalke in 2007/08 made him 2nd-youngest UCL scorer
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Lionel Andrés MESSI
FORWARD
24.06.1987
Former clubs: Newell’s Old Boys
ARGENTINIAN
169 CM / 67 KG
• Joined Newell’s at 8; Barça in 2000; promoted to 2nd team in 2003 at 16
• 1st team debut in derby v Espanyol at 17 on 16.10.2004; UCL debut in Donetsk
• Career best with 34 goals in 35 league games last season; 8 in 12 in UCL
• 1st Spanish top scorer award last season; 2nd Player of Liga award
• World U-20 champion in 2005; MVP; 5 games, no goals, at 2010 World Cup
• Silver at 2007 Copa América; gold at Beijing Olympics (5 games, 2 goals)
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JEFFREN Suárez Bermúdez
FORWARD
20.01.1988
Former clubs: None
SPANISH
176 CM / 73 KG
• Born in Ciudad Bolívar, Venezuela; educated at Barça academy
• 32 games, 3 goals, when Barça B were relegated in 2006/07
• 24/5 during 2007/08 promotion run under Pep Guardiola
• Liga debut on 17.05.09 defeat to Mallorca; 14/2 in 2 seasons
• UCL debut v Kyiv on 29.09.2009; 2nd match v Inter on 28.04.2010
• 5 games, 1 goal, gold medal (with Piqué) at 2006 UEFA U-19 finals; 2 U-21 games
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José Manuel PINTO Colorado
GOALKEEPER
08.11.1975
SPANISH
Former clubs: Real Betis Balompié, RC Celta de Vigo
185 CM / 82 KG
• Born in Cádiz; started career in Seville; but only 1 game for Betis
• Joined Celta in 1998; conceded 153 goals in 125 Div 1 games
• Won Zamora award in 2005/06, conceding only 28 in 37 games
• Signed in Jan 2008; 5 league games in 3 seasons; regular in cup
14
Javier MASCHERANO
MIDFIELDER
08.06.1984
ARGENTINIAN
174 CM / 86 KG
Former clubs: CA River Plate, SC Corinthians, West Ham United FC,
Liverpool FC
• Arrived in London with Tevez in Aug 2006; joined Liverpool in Jan 2007
• 7 games (0 goals) for Hammers; 2 starts v Palermo in UEFA Cup
• Started 2007 UCL final v Milan in Athens; 5 games last season
• 139 games for Liverpool, 2 goals; 34/0 in Premier last season
• 62 caps; all 5 at 2006 World Cup; 4 in 2010 (rested v Greece)
• Runner-up at 2007 Copa América; gold medal at Beijing Olympics
15
Seydou KEITA
MIDFIELDER
16.01.1980
MALIAN
183 CM / 77 KG
Former clubs: CSK Bamako, Olympique de Marseille, FC Lorient,
RC Lens, Sevilla FC
• Div 1 debut for Marseille v Troyes at 19 on 19.09.1999
• Joined Div 2 Lorient in 2000 after only 6 games; promoted then relegated
• Joined Lens in 2002; 156 games, 19 goals, in 5 seasons
• Personal best of 11 goals (in 37 games) when given advanced role in 2006/07
• 31 league games (4 goals) at Sevilla in 2007; 29/6 for Barça last season; 10 in UCL
• Golden Ball at FIFA Under-20 World Cup in Nigeria in 1999 (Xavi 2nd)
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Sergio BUSQUETS Burgos
MIDFIELDER
16.07.1988
Former clubs: None
SPANISH
189 CM / 73 KG
• Son of former club goalkeeper Carlos (now gk coach); joined youth teams in 2005
• Joined Barça B in 2007/08 with coach Guardiola; 23 games, 2 goals, in Div 3
• Senior debut on 13.09.2008 v Racing Santander; 33 games last season
• UCL debut 22.10.2008 v Basel, scored his 1st official goal; 10 UCL games 09/10
• 1st of 21 caps for Spain on 01.04.2009 v Turkey; played 7 games at 2010 WC
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PEDRO Rodríguez Ledesma
FORWARD
28.07.1987
Former clubs: None
SPANISH
169 CM / 64 KG
• Born in Tenerife; educated at Barça academy
• 33 Div 3 games, 6 goals, with Barça B in 2007/08
• Also two 1st-team games; debut in 4-0 v Murcia on 12.04.08
• Played 42 league games in 3 seasons, 12 goals last term; 13 UCL games (1 goal)
• Only player to score in six official competitions in one season
FC Barcelona
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Gabriel Alejandro MILITO
DEFENDER
07.09.1980
ARGENTINIAN
Former clubs: CA Independiente, Real Zaragoza
179 CM / 78 KG
• Central defender; moved to Spain in 2003 after 122 games for Independiente
• Rejected by Madrid on medical grounds; joined brother Diego in Zaragoza instead
• Signed in 2007 after 139 league games in 4 seasons; 27 games in 2007/08
• Missed entire 2008/09 season through knee injury; 1st match on 05.01.2010
• 11 league games, 5 UCL in 2009/10; 32 caps; 1 game (v Dutch) at 2006 WC
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MAXWELL Scherrer Cabelino Andrade
DEFENDER
27.08.1981
BRAZILIAN
Former clubs: Cruzeiro EC, AFC Ajax, Empoli Calcio,
FC Internazionale Milano
177 CM / 81 KG
• Joined Ajax in summer 2001 after starring in youth tournament
• 23 UCL games in 3 seasons for Ajax; joined Empoli in Jan 2006
• Joined Inter in summer 2006; 79 Serie A games, 2 goals, in 3 seasons
• Signed in 2009; 25 league games in 2009/10; totals 45 UCL games
• Has played left-back, midfield, left-winger
• 6 caps for Brazilian Under-23s; uncapped at senior level
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ADRIANO Correia Claro
DEFENDER
26.10.1984
BRAZILIAN
Former clubs: Coritiba FC, Sevilla FC
172 CM / 67 KG
• Started at home town club; senior debut just before the age of 18
• Landed in Spain in 2004 winter break; 16 league games (2 goals) that season
• Started 2010/11 season on 159 Liga games (11 goals)
• 1st Euro match v Barcelona in 2006 Super Cup
• Signed in summer; 1st official match with Barça v Sevilla
• Won 2004 Copa América in Peru; 8 senior caps
22
Eric ABIDAL
DEFENDER
11.09.1979
FRENCH
186 CM / 75 KG
Former clubs: Lyon-la-Duchère; AS Monaco FC, LOSC Lille Métropole,
Olympique Lyonnais
• Born in Lyon; Div 1 debut for Monaco v Toulouse on 16.09.2000
• 1 UCL game (0-1 v Rangers) for ASM in 2000/01; 35 games for Lille in 2003/04
• Joined OL in summer 2004; became Barça’s 12th French import in 2007
• 72 league games in 3 seasons; has never scored a league goal
• 1st of 55 senior caps v Bosnia-Herzegovina (1-1 in Rennes) on 18.08.2004
• 6 games at 2006 World Cup; 2 games at EURO 2008; 2 at 2010 World Cup
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Andreu FONTÀS Prat
DEFENDER
14.11.1989
Former clubs: None
SPANISH
186 CM / 72 KG
• Left local club CD Banyoles for Girona FC on loan at the age of 11
• Signed for Barcelona in 2007; promoted to B team in 2008
• Senior debut on 31.08.2009 v Sporting Gijón replacing Piqué
• 9 games for Under-20 national team
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VÍCTOR VÁZQUEZ Solsona
FORWARD
20.01.1987
Former clubs: None
SPANISH
177 CM / 72 KG
• Local boy, educated at the Barça academy as creative attacker
• Relegated with Barça B in 2006/07; promoted in 2007/08
• Made senior debut: in 2-2 in Huelva on 12.04.08
• 1 UCL appearance (2-3 v Shakhtar on on 09.12.2008)
• Serious knee injury in February 2009; totals 92/11 for Barça B
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THIAGO Alcántara Do Nascimiento
MIDFIELDER
11.04.1991
Former clubs: None
BRAZILIAN
170 CM / 65 KG
• Son of Brazilian World Cup champion Mazinho; born in Bari
• Started at Flamengo’s youth team, then moved to Vigo; played for Ureca
• Signed for Barcelona in 2005; promoted to B team under Guardiola in 2007
• Senior debut on 17.05.2009 v Mallorca; totals 2 games, 1 goal
• Gold medal at 2008 UEFA Under-17 finals; silver at 2010 Under-19s
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Rubén MIÑO Peralta
GOALKEEPER
18.01.1989
Former clubs: None
SPANISH
190 CM / 85 KG
• Started at local club UE Cornellà; joined Barcelona at the age of 11
• 1st choice keeper at Barcelona B in 2008/09; played 29 games in Div 2 B
• In 2009/10 played 19 games during promotion campaign
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JONATHAN Dos Santos
MIDFIELDER
26.04.1990
Former clubs: None
MEXICAN
180 CM / 74 KG
• Son of Mexican footballer Zizinho and younger brother of Giovani Dos Santos
• Born in Monterrey; joined Barcelona ranks as a child
• Senior debut v Cultural Leonesa in Cup on 28.10.2009
• UCL debut on 24.11.2009 v Inter; Div 1 debut on 02.01.2010 v Villarreal
• 1st cap v Colombia on 30.09.2009
35
MARC MUNIESA Martínez
DEFENDER
27.03.1992
Former clubs: None
SPANISH
180 CM / 77 KG
• Came through Barcelona youth ranks; serious knee injury at 16
• Sidelined for 10 months; senior debut v CA Osasuna on 23.05.2009
• Unused sub for the 2009 UCL final v Manchester United
• 10 Under-17 caps; played UEFA finals 2 weeks before final in Rome
FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona
Real Madrid CF
Valencia CF
Sevilla FC
RCD Mallorca
Getafe CF
Villarreal CF
Athletic Club Bilbao
Club Atlético de Madrid
RC Deportivo La Coruña
RCD Espanyol
CA Osasuna
UD Almería
Real Zaragoza
Real Sporting de Gijón
Real Racing Club Santander
Málaga CF
Real Valladolid CF
CD Tenerife
Xerez CD
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CA Osasuna
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
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FC Basel 1893
UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE | SEASON 2010/11 | GROUP E
Founded: 15.11.1893
Address: Birsstrasse 320 A
Postfach 235
CH-4020 Basel
Switzerland
CLUB HONOURS
1953, 1967, 1969, 1970, 1972, 1973, 1977,
1980, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2008, 2010
National Cup (10)
1933, 1947, 1963, 1967, 1975, 2002, 2003,
2007, 2008, 2010
1972
Alps Cup (3)
1969, 1970, 1981
Telephone: +41 61 375 10 10
Telefax:
+41 61 375 10 11
E-mail:
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Website: www.fcb.ch
FC Basel 1893
GENERAL INFORMATION
Managing Director: Barbara Bigler
Press Officer:
Josef Zindel
Captain:
Franco Costanzo
CHAIRWOMAN
Club Members: 3,500
(1,000 members)
Other sports:
None
CLUB RECORDS
Gisela ‘Gigi’ OERI
Date of Birth:
08.11.1955
in Schopfheim
Date of Election:
06.02.2006
Most Appearances:
Not recorded by the club
Most Goals:
Not recorded by the club
STADIUM – ST. JAKOB-PARK
Ground Capacity:
37,500 (all seated)
for UEFA Champions
League
Floodlight:
1,400 lux
(on several
occasions)
Size of Pitch:
105 m x 68 m
HEAD COACH – Thorsten FINK
Date of Birth: 29.10.1967 in Dortmund
Nationality: German
Player:
Arminia 08 Marten (until 1983) BC Borussia Dortmund
(1983-89) SG Wattenscheid 09 (1989-94) Karlsruher SC
(1994-97) FC Bayern München (1997-2006)
367 games / 40 goals in the Bundesliga
UEFA Champions League Winner 2001
European / South American Cup Winner 2001
German Championship Winner 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003
German Cup Winner 1998, 2000, 2003
Coach:
FC Bayern München (Assistant / 2005-06) FC Salzburg
(Assistant: 2006-07 / Head Coach 2007-08)
FC Ingolstadt 04 (2008-09) FC Basel 1893 (since
09.06.2009)
Swiss Championship Winner 2010
Swiss Cup Winner 2010
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Franco COSTANZO
GOALKEEPER 05.09.1980 ARGENTINIAN/ITALIAN 188 CM / 87 KG
Former clubs: AA Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto, CA River Plate,
Deportivo Alavés
• Born in Rio Cuarto, Argentina; has dual nationality
• Made 1st team at River in 2000; joined Alavés for 2005/06, relegated from La Liga
• Moved to Basel in 2006; 109 Div 1 games ever since; all 6 in 2008/09 UCL
• Participant in Under-20 World Cup in 1999
• 2 full caps for Argentina; debut on 16.07.2003 v Uruguay
4
ÇAGDAS Atan
DEFENDER
29.02.1980
TURKISH
187 CM / 85 KG
Former clubs: Altay SK, Marmaris Belediye GSK, Altay SK, Denizlispor,
Besiktas JK, Trabzonspor, FC Energie Cottbus
• Joined Basel in June 2009; 34/1 in league last season
• 143 games, 12 goals for 4 different teams in Turkish Div 1
• 2008/09 season at Energie, 28/2; relegated from Bundesliga
• 2 caps for Turkey, 1 goal (v Croatia) in 2004, while at Denizlispor
7
Pascal SCHÜRPF
MIDFIELDER/FORWARD
15.07.1989
SWISS
189 CM / 81 KG
Former clubs: BSC Old Boys Basel, FC Basel 1893, FC Concordia Basel
• Basel-born player joined the club from BSC Old Boys at the age of 10
• First team debut last season in UEL v Fulham on 16.12.2009
• 6 games, 0 goals last season in Div 1
• Second half of 2008/09 on loan at Concordia; 14/5 in Div 2
• Swiss Under-21 international
8
Benjamin HUGGEL
MIDFIELDER
07.07.1977
SWISS
188 CM / 91 KG
Former clubs: FC Münchenstein, FC Arlesheim, FC Basel 1893,
Eintracht Frankfurt
• Originally signed in 1998; debut with 3 games for Basel in 1998/99
• Left for Germany in 2005 after 153 league games for Basel
• 53/1 for Eintracht in two seasons; returned to Basel in 2007
• 248/55 for Basel in Div 1; 32/11 last season; 10/0 in UCL 2002/03 & 2008/09
• 41 caps (2 goals) for Switzerland; debut 20.08.2003 v France
• All 3 group matches at 2010 World Cup; unused sub at EURO 2008
9
Marco STRELLER
FORWARD
18.06.1981
SWISS
195 CM / 83 KG
Former clubs: FC Äsch, FC Arlesheim, FC Basel 1893, FC Concordia Basel,
FC Thun, VfB Stuttgart, 1. FC Köln (loan)
• Born in Basel, debut for FC Basel in July 2001, re-joined in 2007
• Loan at Concordia and Thun before scoring 13 goals in 16 app. in 2003/04
• Joined Stuttgart in Jan 2004; totalled 55/9 in Div 1; German champion 2007
• Last season 29/21 for Basel, 2nd best scorer of the league
• 32/11 for Switzerland since 11.10.2003 v Ireland
• 3 games at 2006 World Cup, 1 at EURO 2008, missed 2010 WC (injured)
FC Basel 1893
10
Yapo Gilles Donald YAPI
MIDFIELDER
30.01.1982
IVORIAN
171 CM / 61 KG
Former clubs: ASEC Abidjan, KSK Beveren, FC Nantes-Atlantique,
BSC Young Boys
• Joined Basel this summer from Young Boys
• Moved to Europe at 19 joining KSK Beveren; totalled 67/14 in Belgian Div 1
• Two years at Nantes (60/3 in Div 1); moved to Switzerland in Feb 2006
• Joined YB on loan, later permanently; runner-up 3 consecutive years 2008-10
• 124/14 in Div 1 for Young Boys; 32/2 for Côte d’Ivoire
• 1 sub performance at 2006 World Cup; runner-up at 2006 African Nations Cup
11
Scott CHIPPERFIELD
MIDFIELDER
30.12.1975
Former clubs: Wollongong Wolves
AUSTRALIAN
180 CM / 80 KG
• Entered his 10th season at Basel, having joined 2001
• 131 Australian league games (50 goals) for Wollongong Wolves
• Regular for Basel in 9 years; totalled 243/64 in Div 1 at season start
• Personal best of 13 goals in 26 games last season
• 5 league, 5 cup wins; 10/0 in UCL 2002/03 and 2008/09
• 68 caps (12 goals); 4 at 2006 World Cup, 3 at 2010 World Cup
13
Alexander FREI
FORWARD
15.07.1979
SWISS
180 CM / 74 KG
Former clubs: FC Begnins, FC Äsch, FC Basel 1893, FC Thun, FC Luzern,
Servette FC, Stade Rennais FC, Borussia Dortmund
• Another Basel-born player; never played in UCL; Basel-debut at 18
• Div 1 figures are 146/68 in Switzerland, 100/46 in France, 74/34 in Germany
• French league top scorer 2004/05 (19 goals); 34/20 in UEFA club competitions
• 77 caps, 40 goals; debut on 24.03.2001 v Serbia-Montenegro
• Played at 2 World Cups (2006, 2010) and at 2 EUROs (2004, 2008)
14
Valentin STOCKER
MIDFIELDER
12.04.1989
Former clubs: SC Kriens
SWISS
179 CM / 72 KG
• Started at Kriens; moved to Basel at the age of 16
• Div 1 debut v FC Thun on 02.03.2008; totals 74/20 in 3 seasons
• Last season 31/12, scored 5 goals in last 6 league matches
• 5/0 in UCL 2008/09; two goals in UCL qualifiers this season (v Debreceni, Sheriff)
• 4 caps, 1 goal; scored on debut 20.08.2008 v Cyprus
15
Federico ALMERARES
FORWARD
02.05.1985
ARGENTINIAN
Former clubs: CD Quilmes, CA River Plate
184 CM / 78 KG
• Joined Basel in 2008 after 5 years at River
• Only 13 matches, 2 goals for River’s first team
• Former Argentinian Under-20 international
• Only 1 match (29 mins) in 2008/09; 25 games (3 goals) last season
• 5/1 in UEL last season, scored in 2-0 win over AS Roma
16
Taulant XHAKA
DEFENDER
28.03.1991
Former clubs: FC Concordia Basel
SWISS
171 CM / 72 KG
• Yet another Basel-born talent
• Joined FC Basel youth scheme at the age of 12
• Yet to make his first team debut
• All 3 games at European Under-17 finals in 2008
17
Xherdan SHAQIRI
MIDFIELDER
10.10.1991
Former clubs: SV Augst
SWISS
169 CM / 72 KG
• Kosovo-born Swiss citizen, joined Basel at the age of 10
• Signed on professional terms in January 2009, league debut on 12.07.2009
• Last season 32 games, 14 goals
• Played inside one season (2009/10) for U-19, U-21 and full national teams
• 1st of 5 caps v Uruguay on 03.03.2010; 1 game (13 mins v Uruguay) at 2010 WC
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Yann SOMMER
GOALKEEPER
17.12.1988
SWISS
182 CM / 79 KG
Former clubs: FC Herrliberg, FC Concordia Basel, FC Basel 1893,
FC Vaduz, Grasshopper-Club Zürich
• Joined Basel youth scheme in 2003, but loaned out to Vaduz and GC
• Returned in June 2010 after 33 games for third-placed Grasshoppers
• In 2007/08 helped Vaduz to Div 1 promotion, returned to Basel mid-2008/09
• 6 games in 2008/09 for Basel; totals 56 in Swiss Div 1
• Current Under-21 international
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David Angel ABRAHAM
DEFENDER
15.07.1986
ARGENTINIAN
188 CM / 85 KG
Former clubs: Independiente de Avellaneda, Gimnàstic Tarragona
• Signed for Basel in July 2008
• Spent 2007/08 in Spanish Div 2; 36 games (all starts), 2 goals
• Regular at Independiente since 2004; 69 games, 2 goals
• 54 Div 1 games for Basel in last two seasons; 4/1 (v Shakhtar) in UCL 2008/09
• World Under-20 champion with Argentina in 2005 (no appearances in finals)
20
Behrang SAFARI
DEFENDER
09.02.1985
SWEDISH/IRANIAN
Former clubs: Lunds BK, Malmö FF
184 CM / 73 KG
• Born in Teheran; in Sweden since age 2; signed for Basel in June 2008
• Div 1 debut for Malmö in 2004; totalled 59/2 in Sweden
• 64/2 for Basel in two seasons; 5/0 in UCL 2008/09
• Played all UCL qualifiers this summer (full 360 mins)
• 16 caps for Sweden; debut 13.01.2008 v Costa Rica
FC Basel 1893
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Genséric KUSUNGA
DEFENDER
12.03.1988
Former clubs: Servette FC
SWISS/ANGOLAN
186 CM / 83 KG
• Joined Basel in June 2010 from Servette
• Geneva-born with Angolan roots
• Div 1 debut for Servette on 22.07.2006; totals 68/5 in Swiss Div 1
22
Samuel INKOOM
DEFENDER
01.06.1989
GHANAIAN
179 CM / 75 KG
Former clubs: SC Adelaide Tema, Secondi Hasaacas FC,
Asante Kotoko FC
• Moved to Basel prior to the 2009/10 season
• 27 games, no goals in his first season
• World Under-20 champion 2009, played all but one match with full minutes
• Runner-up at 2010 ‘African Nations’ Cup; 2 games at 2010 World Cup
• 18 full caps for Ghana; debut on 19.11.2008 v Tunisia
23
Massimo COLOMBA
GOALKEEPER
24.08.1977
SWISS
191 CM / 82 KG
Former clubs: FC Villars-sur-Glâne, FC Richemond, FC Beauregard,
Neuchâtel Xamax FC, FC Aarau, Grasshopper-Club
• Signed for Basel in June 2009
• Long career at Xamax, Aarau and Grasshoppers
• Totals 222 Swiss league games prior to this season
• Last season 16/0 for Basel
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Adilson Tavares Varela CABRAL
MIDFIELDER 22.10.1988 SWISS/CAPE-VERDEAN 178 CM / 75 KG
Former clubs: FC Moudon, FC Etoile Broye, FC Lausanne-Sport,
FC Basel 1893, Sevilla Atletico
• Signed for Basel in June 2007
• Born in Praia, Cap Verde, but holds Swiss citizenship
• League debut in Div 2 with Lausanne; last season 23/1 for Basel
• Played only 8 matches in 2007/08; loaned to Sevilla’s B team for 2008/09
• Swiss youth and Under-21 international
26
Daniel UNAL
MIDFIELDER
18.01.1990
SWISS
176 CM / 72 KG
Former clubs: FC Locarno, FC Lugano, AC Bellinzona, AS Roma
• Joined in June 2008 from AC Bellinzona
• Spent the 2007/08 on loan at AS Roma’s reserve team
• 17 games, 1 goal in Div 2 for Bellinzona in 2006/07
• Two sub league appearances in last two seasons for Basel
• European debut in UEL last season for 1 minute v AS Roma
• 2 games at European Under-19 finals 2009
28
Beg FERATI
DEFENDER
10.11.1986
SWISS
Former clubs: FC Pratteln, FC Concordia Basel
188 CM / 81 KG
• Born in Pristina, Kosovo; moved to Switzerland as a child
• Joined Basel from neighbouring Concordia in 2005
• Back to Concordia for 1½ seasons on loan
• Div 1 debut for Basel on 09.02.2008; 40/0 prior to this season
• 3 UCL matches in 2008/09; former Under-21 international
30
Fwayo TEMBO
MIDFIELDER/FORWARD
02.05.1989
ZAMBIAN
Former clubs: Lusaka Edusport, National Assembly FC,
Etoile Sportive du Sahil
171 CM / 75 KG
• Joined Basel this summer from Tunisian side Etoile
• Div 1 debut on 20.07.2010 v FC Zürich
• Played in three of the four UCL qualifiers
• 1/8-finalist at Under-20 World Cup 2007 (3 games, 1 goal)
• Zambian full international since 2009
31
Jacques ZOUA Daogoari
FORWARD
06.09.1991
CAMEROONIAN
Former clubs: Coton Sport Garoua
186 CM / 84 KG
• Signed in October 2009
• Div 1 debut 29.11.2009 v BSC Young Boys
• 14 matches, 2 goals last season
• Played in all 4 UCL qualifiers this season
• Participant in Under-20 World Cup 2009 (3 matches, no goals)
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Reto ZANNI
DEFENDER
09.02.1980
SWISS
188 CM / 82 KG
Former clubs: SC Buochs, Grasshopper-Club, FC St. Gallen,
Grasshopper-Club, FC Thun
• Moved to Basel in January 2005
• 158 games, 5 goals since for the club
• Div 1 debut at 18 for GC; 47/1 for GC, 28/1 for St. Gallen, 48/4 for Thun
• 5 Swiss league titles, 2 cups; 5/0 in UCL 2008/09
• Semi-finalist in European U-21 Championships 2002 (in Switzerland)
34
Granit XHAKA
MIDFIELDER
27.09.1992
Former clubs: FC Concordia Basel
SWISS
186 CM / 80 KG
• Basel-born younger brother of team-mate Taulant
• Joined Basel youth scheme at the age of 12
• Made first team debut in UCL qualifier v Debreceni, scored the 2-0 goal
• Div 1 debut three weeks later 21.08.2010 v FC Thun
• Semi-finalist in European Under-17 Championship finals 2009
• World Under-17 champion 2009 (6 games, 1 goal)
FC Basel 1893
FC Basel 1893
BSC Young Boys
Grasshopper-Club
FC Luzern
FC Sion
FC St. Gallen
FC Zürich
Neuchâtel Xamax FC
AC Bellinzona
FC Aarau
Play-Off:
Promoted:
Relegated:
Top scorer:
Cup Final:
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AC Bellinzona - FC Lugano 2-1 / 0-0
FC Thun
FC Lugano
Seydou Doumbia (BSC Young Boys) 30
FC Basel 1893 - FC Lausanne-Sports 6-0
20.07.10 (H)
24.07.10 (A)
01.08.10 (H)
07.08.10 (A)
14.08.10 (H)
21.08.10 (A)
28.08.10 (H)
12.09.10 (A)
22.09.10 (H)
FC Zürich
FC Sion
FC St. Gallen
AC Bellinzona
FC Luzern
FC Thun
Neuchâtel Xamax FC
BSC Young Boys
Grasshopper-Club
25.09.10 (A)
03.10.10 (H)
24.10.10 (A)
30.10.10 (H)
07.11.10 (A)
13.11.10 (H)
27.11.10 (A)
05.12.10 (H)
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Second phase fixtures to be announced during winter break
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FC Bayern München
Founded: 27.02.1900
Address: Säbener Strasse 51-57
DE-81547 München
Germany
Telephone: ++49 89 699 31- 0
Telefax:
++49 89 644 165
E-mail:
serviceteam@fcb.de
Website: www.fcbayern.de
CLUB HONOURS
1932, 1969, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1980, 1981,
1985, 1986, 1987, 1989, 1990, 1994, 1997,
1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2008,
2010
National Cup (15)
1957, 1966, 1967, 1969, 1971, 1982, 1984,
1986, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2008,
2010
1987, 1990, 2010
1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2004, 2007
1974, 1975, 1976, 2001
1967
UEFA Cup (1)
1996
1976, 2001
FC Bayern München
GENERAL INFORMATION
Chairman of the Board:
Karl-Heinz
Rummenigge
Executive Board Member: Karl Hopfner
Deputy Executive
Board Member:
Andreas Jung
Sports Director:
Christian Nerlinger
Director Media & PR:
Markus Hörwick
Club Doctor:
Dr. Hans-Wilhelm
Müller-Wohlfahrt
Captain:
Mark van Bommel
PRESIDENT & CHAIRMAN OF
SUPERVISORY BOARD
Uli HOENESS
Date of Birth:
05.01.1952 in Ulm
Date of Election:
04.03.2010
Members:
156,757
(184,023 members)
Other Sports:
Basketball, Bowling,
Chess, Gymnastics,
Handball, Table-Tennis
CLUB RECORDS
Most Appearances: Sepp Maier 472 Bundesliga games (1966-79)
Most Goals: Gerd Müller 365 in the Bundesliga (1965-79)
STADIUM – FUSSBALL ARENA MÜNCHEN
Ground Capacity:
66,000 international
(all-seated) /
national: 69,901
Floodlight:
1,500 lux
(all Bundesliga
matches sold out)
Size of Pitch:
105 m x 68 m
HEAD COACH – Louis VAN GAAL
Date of Birth: 08.08.1951 in Amsterdam
Nationality: Dutch
Player: RKSV de Meer (1967-73) AFC Ajax (1971-73) Royal Antwerp FC
(1973-77) SC Telstar Velsen (1977-78) Sparta Rotterdam (1978-86)
AZ Alkmaar (1986-87)
290 league appearances (27 goals) in Netherlands / 43 (7) in Belgium
14 UEFA Club Competitions appearances
Coach: AZ Alkmaar - Assistant Coach (1986-88) AFC Ajax Assistant Coach (1988-91) / Head Coach (1991-97) FC Barcelona (1997-2000)
Dutch National Team (2000-02) FC Barcelona (2002-03) AFC Ajax - Technical Director (2003-05)
AZ Alkmaar (2005-09) FC Bayern München (since 01.07.2009)
UEFA Champions League Winner 1995 / UEFA Cup Winner 1992 / UEFA Super Cup Winner 1995,
1997 / European / South American Cup Winner 1995 / Dutch Championship Winner 1994, 1995,
1996, 2009 / Dutch Cup Winner 1993 / Dutch Super Cup Winner 1994, 1995, 1996 / Spanish
Championship Winner 1998, 1999 / Spanish Cup Winner 1998 / Spanish Super Cup Winner 1998 /
German Championship Winner 2010 / German Cup Winner 2010 / German Super Cup Winner 2010 /
Rinus Michel Award 2007, 2009
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Hans-Jörg BUTT
GOALKEEPER
28.05.1974
GERMAN
191 CM / 91 KG
Former clubs: TSV Grossenkneten, VfB Oldenburg, Hamburger SV,
Bayer 04 Leverkusen, SL Benfica
• Joined in 2008; under contract to 2011 (signed extension in Feb 2010)
• Spent 2007/08 at Benfica; 1 game v Marítimo; 6 years at Leverkusen; 4 at HSV
• Efficient penalty-taker; scored 26 in 363 Bundesliga games; 0 in 39 at Bayern
• Scored 3 pens in UCL (all v Juventus); missed (v Barcelona); 57 career games
• All 17 games in L’kusen’s run to 2002 UCL final; all 13 for Bayern in 2010
• 4 caps, 2000-10; 3rd place at 2010 World Cup; first cap in 7 years v Uruguay
2
BRENO Vinicius Borges
DEFENDER
13.10.1989
BRAZILIAN
Former clubs: São Paulo FC, 1. FC Nürnberg
187 CM / 83 KG
• Joined Bayern in Jan 2008; contract to 2012; product of São Paulo junior system
• Won regional league with São Paulo Under-17 side in 2006
• Joined Nürnberg on loan in Jan 2010; 7 games; season ended early by knee injury
• Senior debut for Bayern v Anderlecht in UEFA Cup, v Wolfsburg in League 2008
• Member of Brazilian squad at 2008 Olympics; 6 games; bronze medal
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Edson BRAAFHEID
DEFENDER
08.04.1983
DUTCH
176 CM / 72 KG
Former clubs: FC Abcoude, FC Utrecht, FC Twente, Celtic FC
• Signed in summer 2009; agreed 4-year deal; loaned to Celtic in Feb 2010
• Born in Surinam; 6 seasons with Utrecht, Twente in Holland; 157 games, 3 goals
• 9 League, 3 Cup, 2 UCL app. for Bayern; then 12 League/Cup during loan at Celtic
• League debut for Utrecht v Heerenveen on 02.11.03; won Dutch Cup in 2004
• Senior, B, Under-21 caps; 1 game (last 15 mins of final) v Spain at 2010 World Cup
• UEFA Under-21 champion in 2006; 3 games (2 starts) at finals in Portugal; 8 caps
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Daniel van BUYTEN
DEFENDER
07.02.1978
BELGIAN
196 CM / 96 KG
Former clubs: JS Froidchapelle, JSG Lammetal, Olympic Charleroi,
UBS Auvelais, Somzée FC, R. Charleroi SC, R. Standard de Liège,
Olympique de Marseille, Manchester City FC, Hamburger SV
• Signed in July 2006; 2 seasons; 61 league games (7 goals) for Hamburg
• League debut for HSV in 0-2 to Bayern 07.08.04; known as ‘The Rock’ at FCB
• Now in 5th season; 99 league games (13 goals); League, Cup 2008, 2010
• 33 UCL games, 5 goals; 1 on debut for OM in 2-4 loss at Real Madrid 2003
• Others v Milan (2) in 2006/07; Steaua in 2008/09; Maccabi Haifa in 2009/10
• 55 caps, 7 goals; debut 10-1 v San Marino 2001; 4 games at 2002 World Cup
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Martin DEMICHELIS
DEFENDER
20.12.1980
ARGENTINIAN
Former clubs: Complejo Deportivo, CA River Plate
184 CM / 78 KG
• Joined in 2003; under contract to 2012; Clausura titles with River in 2002, 2003
• League debut v Hansa Rostock on 27.09.03; 168 league games; 12 goals
• League, Cup doubles in 2005, 2006, 2008, 2010; UCL runner-up 2010
• 41 UCL games (2 goals) over 6 campaigns 2003-10
• Scored winners at home to Club Brugge, Juventus in 2005/06
• 30 caps, 2 goals; 5 at 2010 World Cup; goal v Greece (2-0) in group stage
FC Bayern München
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Franck RIBÉRY
FORWARD
07.04.1983
FRENCH
170 CM / 72 KG
Former clubs: OSC Lille, US Boulogne, Olympique Alès, Stade Brestois,
FC Metz, Galatasaray AS, Olympique de Marseille
• Joined 2007; debut v Rostock (3-0); 24 goals, 26 assists in 72/102 league games
• League, Cup ‘double’, German Player of the Year 2008; second double 2010
• 15 UCL career games, 5 goals; suspended from 2010 final loss v Inter Milan
• Won Cup with Galatasaray in 2005; scored in final v Fenerbahçe (5-1)
• 7 games/516 mins (1 goal v Spain) at 2006 WC (runner-up);3/270 at 2010 finals
• 48 caps, 7 goals; 3 games/190 mins at EURO 2008; injured v Italy
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Hamit ALTINTOP
MIDFIELDER
08.12.1982
TURKISH
183 CM / 82 KG
Former clubs: Schwarz-Weiss Gelsenkirchen-Süd, TuS Rotthausen,
SG Wattenscheid 09, FC Schalke 04
• Joined in 2007; debut v Rostock (3-0); 49/102 league games, 5 goals, 6 assists
• 162 league games, 13 goals; League, Cup double with Bayern 2008, 2010
• 2 goals in derby debut for Schalke v Dortmund (2-2) on 02.08.03
• 16 UCL games, 1 goal; scored for Schalke in 2-2 v Milan on 28.09.05
• 1st of 53 caps (4 goals) v Denmark in Feb 2004; 5 games/466 mins at EURO 2008
• Named in UEFA’s All-Star Squad for the tournament
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Arjen ROBBEN
FORWARD
23.01.1984
DUTCH
181 CM / 75 KG
Former clubs: VV Bedum, FC Groningen, PSV Eindhoven, Chelsea FC,
Real Madrid CF
• Joined in Aug 2009; contract to June 2013; League, Cup double in 2010
• 37 senior games, 23 goals for FCB: 24/16 in League; 2 goals on debut v Wolfsburg
• 50 UCL games, 10 goals; 10/3 PSV; 19/2 Chelsea; 11/1 Real Madrid; 10/4 Bayern
• 50th game came in final v Inter; won 5 league titles in 4 countries past 8 seasons
• 52 caps, 15 goals; debut v Portugal in 2003; silver medal at 2010 World Cup (5/2)
• Scored v Slovakia, Uruguay (semi-final); squad at EURO 2004, 2008, WC 2006
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Ivica OLIĆ
FORWARD
14.09.1979
CROATIAN
182 CM / 82 KG
Former clubs: NK Marsonia Slavonski Brod, Hertha BSC Berlin, NK Zagreb,
NK Dinamo Zagreb, PFC CSKA Moskva, Hamburger SV
• Joined in 2009; signed 3-year deal (2012); League, Cup double
• 41 senior games, 19 goals with 10/7 in UCL; hat-trick at Lyon (3-0) in semi-final
• 19 UCL career games, 8 goals; 65 UEFA career games, 24 goals
• UEFA Cup winner with CSKA in 2004/05 - started final v Sporting (3-1) in Lisbon
• Won 6 titles: Croatian 2002, 2003; Russian 2003, 2005, 2006; German 2010
• 71 caps, 13 goals; debut v Bulgaria on 13.02.02; 2002, 2006 WC, EURO 2004, 2008
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Andreas OTTL
MIDFIELDER
01.03.1985
GERMAN
Former clubs: SV München-Lerchenau, 1. FC Nürnberg
186 CM / 77 KG
• Munich-born; joined in 1996; 7 junior, regional, senior titles (2006, 2008, 2010)
• In 6th senior season; debut v Leverkusen (5-2) 13.08.05; 77 league games, 5 goals
• Loaned to Nürnberg in Jan 2010; 17 games, 1 goal v Köln (1-0)
• 7 UCL appearances in 2006/07; 6 in 2008/09; 4 in 2009/10
• 24 Under-19, Under-20 caps; 3 games at 2005 World Youth finals
• 4 Under-21 caps; debut v Dutch in August 2006
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Mark VAN BOMMEL
MIDFIELDER
22.04.1977
DUTCH
187 CM / 85 KG
Former clubs: RKVV Maasbracht, Fortuna Sittard, PSV Eindhoven,
FC Barcelona
• Joined 28.08.06; in 5th season; 110 league games, 11 goals; 40/4 in Europe
• 17 club titles in Holland, Spain, Germany; 4 with PSV; 2 doubles with Bayern
• 1 season at Camp Nou: 37 games, 4 goals, 3 titles: Liga, Supercopa, UCL
• Twice voted Dutch Footballer of Year in 2001, 2005
• 67 UCL games (6 goals); 103 UEFA career games (12 goals)
• 63 caps, 10 goals; 3 games/217 mins at 2006 World Cup; 7/660 at 2010 WC
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Miroslav KLOSE
FORWARD
09.06.1978
GERMAN
182 CM / 81 KG
Former clubs: SG Blaubach-Diedelkopf, FC 08 Homburg,
1. FC Kaiserslautern, SV Werder Bremen
• Joined in 2007; won League, Cup double in 2008, 2010; sub in UCL final
• 37 UCL career games, 13 goals; debut for Bremen, at Inter (0-2) 2004/05
• 287 league games, 120 goals: 120/44 K’lautern; 89/53 Bremen; 78/23 Bayern
• League top scorer in 2005/06 (25 in 26 games); then top at 2006 WC (5 in 7)
• 101 caps, 52 goals; 2nd in all-time goal list - Gerd Müller (68 goals and 62 caps)
• Level with Müller: 14 goals in 3 World Cups: 2002 [5]; 2006 [5]; 2010 [4]
21
Philipp LAHM
DEFENDER
11.11.1983
GERMAN
170 CM / 62 KG
Former clubs: FT Gern München, FC Bayern München, VfB Stuttgart
• Returned 2005 after two seasons on loan to Stuttgart; in 6th season of 2nd spell
• League, Cup doubles 2005/06, 2007/08, 2009/10; junior titles in 2001, 2002
• Awaited league debut till 19.11.05 (2-1 win at Bielefeld); first-choice since
• UCL debut last seconds v Lens in Nov 2002 (3-3); 41 UCL games 2002-10
• 1st of 71 caps (4 goals) v Croatia in Feb 2004; at EURO 2004, 2008; WC 2006, 2010
• Memorable goals v Costa Rica in 2006; Turkey in 2008; in UEFA’s All-Star Squad
22
Rouven SATTELMAIER
GOALKEEPER
07.08.1987
GERMAN
187 CM / 85 KG
Former clubs: TSV Affalterbach, VfB Stuttgart, SGV Freiburg,
Stuttgarter Kickers, SSV Jahn Regensburg
• Joined FC Bayern on 1st July 2010; had signed a 2-year deal (2012) on 25.03.10
• Once spent 12 months with the youth squad at VfB Stuttgart, 2000-01
• Spent last 5 years at Regensburg; 64 Division 3 games including 37 last season
• Rated Player of the Year in 3.Liga in 2009
• Yet to feature in top division football
23
Danijel PRANJIĆ
MIDFIELDER
01.12.1981
CROATIAN
171 CM / 65 KG
Former clubs: NK NASK Našice, NK Papuk Orahovica, NK Belišće,
NK Osijek, NK Dinamo Zagreb, SC Heerenveen
• Joined 2009 until 2012; 2 seasons with Osijek, 1 at Dinamo; 4 at Heerenveen
• 129 games, 32 in Dutch football (2005-09); won Dutch Cup in 2009
• Club top scorer with 16 in last season in Eredivisie
• Won League, Cup double in first season at Bayern
• 31 senior games, 1 goal in 5-1 win at Bochum; on bench for UCL final
• 30 caps; debut v Ireland (0-1) in Nov 2004; 4 games/390 mins at EURO 2008
FC Bayern München
25
Thomas MÜLLER
FORWARD
13.09.1989
Former clubs: TSV Pähl
GERMAN
186 CM / 74 KG
• Product of the club youth, junior system; under contract until 2013
• Debut v Hamburg (2-2) on 15.08.08; 4/0 games in 2008/09; 34/13 in 2009/10
• 19 senior goals last season; 2 in UCL v Maccabi Haifa (3-0); 13 UCL games, 3 goals
• Goal on UCL debut - the last in 7-1 win v Sporting CP (KO round) on 10.03.09
• 8 caps, 5 goals; 6 games/473 mins, 5 goals, 3 assists at 2010 World Cup
• Winner of Golden Shoe & Best Young Player Award in South Africa
26
Diego CONTENTO
DEFENDER
01.05.1990
Former clubs: None
GERMAN/ITALIAN
176 CM / 70 KG
• Joined FC Bayern in 1995; developed through junior/reserve ranks; deal to 2013
• Born in Munich, parents from Napoli; brothers Vincenzo, Domenico once at Bayern
• Senior debut in Cup tie v Greuther Fürth (6-2) on 10.02.10
• 14 senior games in all (9 League, 2 Cup, 3 UCL) last season
• Played v Fiorentina plus semi-final tie v Lyon; on bench for final v Inter
• Capped 4 times by Germany at Under-20 level
27
David ALABA
MIDFIELDER
24.06.1992
AUSTRIAN
Former clubs: SV Aspern, FK Austria Wien
175 CM / 70 KG
• Joined in July 2008; contract until 2013; promoted to senior squad during 09/10
• Born in Vienna; developed through junior/reserve ranks at Austria Wien, FC Bayern
• Bayern’s youngest player in a competitive match: 17 years & 231 days
• Senior debut as sub in Cup tie v Greuther Fürth (6-2) on 10.02.10
• 3 Liga; 2 UCL games (v Fiorentina, Lyon); youngest FCB player in both categories
• 3 caps, U-17, U-19, U-21 caps; Austria’s youngest full cap at 17 (v France) in 2009
28
Holger BADSTUBER
DEFENDER/MIDFIELDER
13.03.1989
GERMAN
Former clubs: TSV Rot, SSV Ulm, VfB Stuttgart
189 CM / 78 KG
• Signed after spells at Rot, Ulm and Stuttgart; under contract until 2014
• Can play in defence or midfield; versatile player
• No league, UCL, Cup games ahead of last season; established himself in 2009/10
• 33 League games, 1 goal; 12/0 UCL; missed 1 in each; won League & Cup double
• League debut v Hoffenheim on 08.08.09; free-kick winner v ‘Gladbach (2-1)
• 4 full caps; debut v Hungary; 3rd place at 2010 WC; 2 games v Australia, Serbia
31
Bastian SCHWEINSTEIGER
MIDFIELDER
01.08.1984
GERMAN
Former clubs: FV Oberaudorf, TSV 1860 Rosenheim
183 CM / 79 KG
• Joined at 14; two league titles (2001, 2002) with youth team
• In senior side that won League, Cup double in 2003, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2010
• UCL debut in last 15 minutes of 3-3 draw v Lens on 13.11.2002
• 5 goals in 47 UCL games; first in ¼-final v Chelsea in April 2005; 217/22 in BL
• 81 caps, 21 goals; at EURO 2004, 2008; Confed. Cup 2005, World Cup 2006, 2010
• Bronze in 2006 (2 goals); silver in 2008 (2 goals); bronze in 2010 (0 goals)
32
Maximilian HAAS
DEFENDER/MIDFIELDER
Former clubs: SE Freising
07.12.1985
GERMAN
190 CM / 81 KG
• Joined in 2007; promoted to senior squad in summer 2010; contract to 2011
• Spent 4 years with Freising (2003-07)
• 44 games, 3 goals for FC Bayern reserves in 3.Liga (2008-10)
• No senior football ahead of this season
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Mario GÓMEZ
FORWARD
10.07.1985
GERMAN
189 CM / 84 KG
Former clubs: SV Unlingen, FV Saulgau, SSV Ulm 1846, VfB Stuttgart
• Born in Riedlingen, Germany; has Spanish/German dual nationality
• Joined Bayern in July 2009; League, Cup double in first season; 14 senior goals
• At Stuttgart 8½ seasons; 121 league games, 63 goals
• League title 2007 - club top scorer with 14 goals; 19 in 2007/08; 24 in 2008/09
• 17 UCL games, 4 goals; scored for VfB, v Rangers, Lyon (2); Bayern, v Juventus
• 38 caps, 12 goals; 4 in 7-2 win v UAE June 2009; 2nd at EURO 2008; 3rd at WC 2010
35
Thomas KRAFT
GOALKEEPER
22.07.1988
GERMAN
Former clubs: SF Daaden, VfB Wissen, SG 06 Betzdorf
185 CM / 78 KG
• Joined in 2004; served apprenticeship in junior and regional football
• Twice runner-up with Bayern in German junior leagues 2006, 2007
• Second-choice ‘keeper behind Butt; under contract until 2011
• No senior games; added to squad after retirements of Kahn and Dreher
• Capped by Germany at Under-17 level
39
Toni KROOS
MIDFIELDER
04.01.1990
GERMAN
182 CM / 74 KG
Former clubs: Greifswalder SC, FC Hansa Rostock, Bayer 04 Leverkusen
• Joined in July 2006; contract to June 2012; on loan to Leverkusen, Jan 09-May 10
• 43 league games, 10 goals for L’kusen; 3rd highest with 9 (from 33) in 2009/10
• 4 years at Rostock, where father, Roland, is youth coach; brother Felix with Bremen
• Made name at 2007 World U-17 finals in Korea; bronze medal
• Won Golden Ball as best player; 3rd-highest scorer with 5 plus 5 assists
• 8 full caps, no goals; 4 appearances/59 mins at 2010 World Cup (bronze medal)
44
Anatoliy TYMOSHCHUK
MIDFIELDER
30.03.1979
UKRAINIAN
Former clubs: FC Volyn Lutsk, FC Shakhtar Donetsk,
FC Zenit St. Petersburg
181 CM / 70 KG
• Joined July 2009; won League, Cup double in 2010; on bench for UCL final
• Won 2008 UEFA Cup with Zenit; beat Bayern in semi-final; 2007 Russian title
• 28 UCL ties, 1 goal; 6/0 for Zenit 2008/09; 7/1 for Bayern 2009/10; goal v Juventus
• Joined Shakhtar in March 1998; 227 games, 32 goals, in Ukrainian Div 1
• 3 Ukrainian titles, 5-time runner-up; 15 UCL games, 0 goals over 3 campaigns
• 92 caps, 1 goal; all 5 games/480 mins at 2006 World Cup; 4 times Player of Year
FC Bayern München
FC Bayern München
FC Schalke 04
Werder Bremen
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
VfB Stuttgart
Hamburger SV
VfL Wolfsburg
1. FSV Mainz 05
Eintracht Frankfurt
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
VfL Borussia Mönchengladbach
1. FC Köln
SC Freiburg
Hannover 96
1. FC Nürnberg
VfL Bochum 1848
Hertha BSC Berlin
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34
34
34
34
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34
34
34
34
34
34
34
34
34
34
34
20
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4
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Promotion/Relegation play-offs:
1. FC Nürnberg - Augsburg FC 1-0 / 2-0
Promoted:
Relegated:
Top scorer:
Cup Final:
Super Cup:
1. FC Kaiserslautern, FC St. Pauli
VfL Bochum 1848, Hertha BSC Berlin
Edin Dzeko (VfL Wolfsburg) 22
FC Bayern München - Werder Bremen 4-0
FC Bayern München - FC Schalke 04 2-0
20.08.10 (H)
27.08.10 (A)
10.09.10 (H)
18.09.10 (H)
20.09.10 (A)
24.09.10 (H)
01.10.10 (A)
15.10.10 (H)
22.10.10 (A)
29.10.10 (H)
06.11.10 (A)
12.11.10 (H)
19.11.10 (A)
26.11.10 (H)
03.12.10 (A)
11.12.10 (H)
17.12.10 (A)
VfL Wolfsburg
1. FC Kaiserslautern
Werder Bremen
1. FC Köln
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
1. FSV Mainz 05
Hannover 96
Hamburger SV
SC Freiburg
1. FC Nürnberg
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
Eintracht Frankfurt
FC Schalke 04
FC St. Pauli
VfB Stuttgart
14.01.11 (A)
21.01.11 (H)
28.01.11 (A)
04.02.11 (A)
11.02.11 (H)
18.02.11 (A)
25.02.11 (H)
04.03.11 (A)
11.03.11 (H)
18.03.11 (A)
01.04.11 (H)
08.04.11 (A)
15.04.11 (H)
22.04.11 (A)
28.04.11 (H)
07.05.11 (A)
14.05.11 (H)
72-31
53-31
71-40
65-38
54-42
51-41
56-41
64-58
36-42
47-54
44-42
43-60
33-42
35-59
43-67
32-58
33-64
34-56
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SL Benfica
UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE | SEASON 2010/11 | GROUP B
Founded: 28.02.1904
Address: Avenida General Norton de Matos
PT-1500-313 Lisboa
Portugal
Telephone: +351 21 721 9555
Telefax:
+351 21 721 9651
E-mail:
sec.geral@slbenfica.pt
Website: www.slbenfica.pt
CLUB HONOURS
1936, 1937, 1938, 1942, 1943, 1945, 1950,
1955, 1957, 1960, 1961, 1963, 1964, 1965,
1967, 1968, 1969, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975,
1976, 1977, 1981, 1983, 1984, 1987, 1989,
1991, 1994, 2005, 2010
National Cup (24)
1940, 1943, 1944, 1949, 1951, 1952, 1953,
1955, 1957, 1959, 1962, 1964, 1969, 1970,
1972, 1980, 1981, 1983, 1985, 1986, 1987,
1993, 1996, 2004
1980, 1985, 1989, 2005
2009, 2010
1961, 1962
SL Benfica
GENERAL INFORMATION
Chief Executive Officer:
Domingos Soares
de Oliveira
Manager:
Rui Costa
Communications Director: João Gabriel
Press Officer:
Ricardo Sampaio
Maia
Team Captain:
Nuno Gomes
PRESIDENT
Members:
204,177
Supporters Clubs: “Diabos Vermelhos”
and “No Name Boys”
Supporters:
14 million members
Other sports:
Angling, Archery,
Artistic Skating, Athletics, Basketball,
Billiard, Boxing, Camping, Cycling, Futsal,
Gymnastics, Handball, Roller Hockey,
Rugby, Surfing, Swimming, Table Tennis,
Triathlon, Volleyball, Water Polo
CLUB RECORDS
Luís Filipe Ferreira
VIEIRA
Most Appearances:
Néne - 802 (1968-86) / 473 goals
Date of Birth:
22.06.1949 in Lisbon
Date of Election:
03.11.2003
Most Goals:
Eusébio - 638 (1960-75) / 614 appearances
STADIUM – ESTÁDIO DO SPORT e BENFICA (ESTÁDIO DA LUZ)
Ground Capacity: 65,000
Floodlight:
2,000 lux
(on several
occasions, including
the EURO 2004 final
Portugal v Greece)
Size of Pitch:
105m x 68m
HEAD COACH – Jorge JESUS
Date of Birth: 24.07.1954 in Amadora
Nationality: Portuguese
Player:
CF Estrela da Amadora (1970-71) Sporting Clube de
Portugal (1971-73) Peniche (1973-74) SC Olhanense
(1974-75) Sporting Clube de Portugal (1975-76)
CF Os Belenenses (1976-77) Riopele (1977-78)
Juventude de Evora (1978-79) UD Leiria (1979-80)
Vitóría FC Setúbal (1980-83) SC Farense (1983-85)
CF Estrela da Amadora (1985-87) Benfica Castelo Branco (1987-88)
Almancilense (1988-89)
Coach:
Amora FC (1989-93) FC Felgueiras (1993-98) CF Estrela da Amadora
(1998-2000) Vitóría FC Setúbal (2000-02) CF Estrela da Amadora (2002-03)
Vitóría SC Guimarães (2003-04) Moreirense FC (2004-05) UD Lieira (2005-06)
CF Os Belenenses (2006-08) SC Braga (2008-09) SL Benfica (since 16.06.2009)
Portuguese Championship Winner 2010 / Portuguese League Cup Winner 2010
1
José Filipe da Silva MOREIRA
GOALKEEPER
20.03.1982
Former clubs: None
PORTUGUESE
185 CM / 83 KG
• Born in Porto but from Benfica academy; league debut on 06.11.2002
• Released in summer 2010, but new 3-year contract after Quim departed
• Injured knee ligaments in 2005/06; fractured right knee in training in July 2007
• 9 seasons in first team squad, 110 league games, only 36 in last 6 seasons
• Bronze medal at 2004 European U-21 finals; No 3 keeper at EURO 2004
• One cap on 12.08.09 v Leichtenstein (sub); 19 games in UEFA competitions
2
AIRTON Ribeiro Santos
DEFENDER
21.02.1990
Former clubs: CR Flamengo
BRAZILIAN
180 CM / 78 KG
• Signed in January 2010
• 4 games in 2009/10 Championship win; 6 club games 2009/10
• Played in 2009/10 League Cup final win
• UEL debut v Liverpool (2-1) on 01.04.10 (sub)
• Flamengo debut on 06.04.08 v Vasco da Gama; 71 club games, 2 goals, 2008/09
4
Anderson Luis da Silva ‘LUISÃO’
DEFENDER
13.02.1981
BRAZILIAN
Former clubs: Juventus São Paulo, Cruzeiro EC
192 CM / 90 KG
• Joined in summer 2003, won Cup in 2004, Championship in 2005 & 2010
• 3 seasons at Cruzeiro, won Championship medal 2003
• 248 Benfica club games; 25 goals; 58/3 in UEFA competitions
• Copa América win 2004 (goal in final v Argentina)
• 2005 & 2009 Confederations Cup wins; 8 World Cup qualifiers for 2010 finals
• 1st cap on 23.07.01 v Honduras; 42 caps, 3 goals; no games at 2010 World Cup
5
RUBEN Filipe Marques AMORIM
MIDFIELDER
27.01.1985
PORTUGUESE
Former clubs: SL Benfica, CF Os Belenenses
180 CM / 78 KG
• Joined in summer 2008 after 106 club games, 5 goals, for Belenenses 2003-08
• 73 club games, 6 goals for Benfica
• 2010 League, 2009 & 2010 League Cup medals
• 14 UEFA club games (2 for Belenenses), no goals
• Replaced injured Nani at 2010 World Cup
• One cap on 15.06.10 v Ivory Coast (5 mins)
6
Francisco Javier ‘JAVI’ GARCIA Fernández
MIDFIELDER
08.02.1987
SPANISH
Former clubs: Real Madrid CF, CA Osasuna
186 CM / 85 KG
• Real debut on 28.11.04 v Levante (5-0) aged 17; 18 Liga games for Real in 2 spells
• Spent 2007/08 with Osasuna; 25 Liga games, 2 goals
• 2009/10 Championship (26 games) & League Cup medals in 1st season in Lisbon
• Played for Spain at 4 age-levels; 2006 UEFA Under-19 winner
• Cousin of Luís García (Barcelona, Liverpool, Atlético)
SL Benfica
7
Óscar René CARDOZO Marin
FORWARD
20.05.1983
PARAGUAYAN
193 CM / 90 KG
Former clubs: Club 24 de Junio, CA 3 de Febrero, Club Nacional,
CA Newell’s Old Boys
• Signed on 21.06.07; club’s second highest purchase after Simão
• Spent 18 months at Newell’s scoring 22 goals in 33 games
• 126 Benfica club games, 77 goals; 47/38 in 2009/10
• Portuguese League (26) and UEL (10) top scorer 2009/10 season
• 1st cap on 07.01.06 v Australia; 34 caps; 5 games at 2010 World Cup
• Winning pen in shoot-out v Japan; 2006, 2009 Paraguayan Footballer of Year
8
Eduardo Antonio SALVIO
FORWARD
13.05.1990
ARGENTINIAN
Former clubs: CA Lanus, Club Atlético de Madrid
171 CM / 68 KG
• Signed on 19.08.10 on a one-season loan from Atlético
• Joined Atlético on 12.01.10; sub in 2009/10 Europa League final win v Fulham
• 22 club games in 2010 for Atlético (16 as sub), 2 goals (debut v Tenerife 25.04.10)
• 51 club games, 12 goals, for Lanús 2007-09
• 1st cap on 20.05.09 v Panama under Diego Maradona
10
Pablo César AIMAR Giordano
MIDFIELDER
03.11.1979
ARGENTINIAN
169 CM / 65 KG
Former clubs: CA River Plate, Valencia CF, Real Zaragoza
• Signed on 18.07.08 from relegated Zaragoza after 8 seasons in La Liga
• 70 club games, 7 goals; League & League Cup wins 2009/10
• 41 club games, 5 goals, in 2009/10; 1996 Libertadores Cup medal with River
• 2001, 2004 Liga medals, 2004 UEFA Cup, UEFA Super Cup
• 2001 UCL runner up; 53 UEFA club games, 8 goals
• 1st cap on 05.06.99 v Mexico; 51 caps, 8 goals; 2002 & 2006 World Cup finals
11
Franco Daniel JARA
FORWARD
15.07.1988
Former clubs: Arsenal de Sarandí
ARGENTINIAN
179 CM / 74 KG
• Joined on 31.01.10 on 5-year contract starting in summer 2010
• Arsenal de Sarandí debut on 23.05.08 v Argentinos Juniors
• 13 Argentine league games, 2 goals, in 2008/09; 34/7 in 2009/10
• 1st cap on 19.01.10 v Costa Rica (winner in 3-2 win); 3 caps, 1 goal
12
ROBERTO Gimenez Gago
GOALKEEPER
10.02.1986
SPANISH
192 CM / 88 KG
Former clubs: Club Atlético de Madrid, Club Gimnastic de Tarragona,
RC Recreativo de Huelva, Real Zaragoza
• Joined Benfica on 25.06.10; from Atlético academy
• On loan to Tarragona & Zaragoza, 18 games for Zaragoza in 2009/10
• Liga debut on 22.12.05 v Osasuna; totalled 47 Liga games
• Injured at start of 2009/10, overtaken by Sergio Asenjo & David de Gea at Atlético
• 1 UEFA club game in 2005-10; played for Spain at five age-levels to Under-21
13
JULIO CESAR Jacobi
GOALKEEPER
02.09.1986
BRAZILIAN
190 CM / 86 KG
Former clubs: Paraná Clube, Botafogo FR, CF Os Belenenses
• Joined on 01.08.09 from relegated Belenenses after all 30 league games 2008/09
• Played under Benfica coach Jorge Jesus in 2007/08 at Belenenses
• 14 club games in 2009/10 season; including 12 in UEL
• 42 league games at Belenenses 2007-09 after 15 club games for Botafogo
14
Victorio Maximiliano ‘MAXI’ PEREIRA Paez
MIDFIELDER
08.06.1984
URUGUAYAN
Former clubs: Defensor Montevideo
173 CM / 72 KG
• Signed in summer 2007 after 5 seasons with Defensor
• 117 club games, 21 goals, for Defensor 2002-07; 78/5 at Benfica 2007-10
• Championship 2010, League Cup 2009, 2010 medals
• 22 UEFA club games, no goals; 1st cap on 26.10.05 v Mexico; 44 caps, 1 goal
• All 660 mins at 2010 World Cup; goal v Netherlands in semi-final
15
RODERICK Jefferson Gonçalves Miranda
DEFENDER
30.03.1991
Former clubs: None
PORTUGUESE
194 CM / 88 KG
• Arrived at Benfica youth academy aged 9 from Odivelas FC
• Captain of Under-19s; all 3 games at 2010 UEFA finals
• 6 U-17 caps; 3 U-18; 19 Under-19
• Member of side winning the 2009/10 League Cup
16
FELIPE MENEZES Jacomo
MIDFIELDER
20.01.1988
Former clubs: Goias EC, Paulista
BRAZILIAN
185 CM / 82 KG
• Signed on 28.08.09 from Goias on 5-year contract
• 5 games in 2009/10 title win; 5 UEL games, no goals, in 2009/10 season
• Goias debut on 12.05.07 v Sao Paulo; 27 club games, 3 goals, 2007-09
• On loan from Goiás to Paulista
17
CARLOS Jorge Neto MARTINS
MIDFIELDER
29.04.1982
PORTUGUESE
177 CM / 73 KG
Former clubs: Sporting Clube de Portugal, SC Campomaiorense,
A. Académica de Coimbra, RC Recreativo de Huelva
• Signed 5-year deal on 01.07.08 after season with Recreativo (32 games, 6 goals)
• 30 club games, 7 goals, in 2009/10 with League & League Cup medals
• Arrived at Sporting aged eight; played 126 club games, 15 goals, 2000-07
• On loan to SC Campomaiorense and A. Académica de Coimbra
• 1st cap on 01.09.06 v Denmark following 2006 World Cup; 5 caps, 1 goal
SL Benfica
18
FÁBIO Alexandre Silva COENTRÃO
MIDFIELDER
11.03.1988
PORTUGUESE
Former clubs: Rio Ave FC, CD Nacional, Real Zaragoza
179 CM / 72 KG
• Left-winger/midfielder/full back signed in summer 2007
• Loaned out to CD Nacional, Real Zaragoza and Rio Ave
• Played 47 games, 11 goals, for Rio Ave from 2004-07; returned summer 2009
• 2010 League, League Cup wins; 45 club games, 3 goals in 2009/10
• 1st senior cap on 14.11.09 v Bosnia-Herzgovina; 8 caps
• All 4 games (360 mins) at 2010 World Cup
19
WELDON Santos de Andrade
FORWARD
06.08.1980
BRAZILIAN
183 CM / 78 KG
Former clubs: Santos FC, Braziliense FC, SC Recife, AA Ponte Preta,
Al-Nassr, Cruzeiro EC, FC Sochaux, ES Troyes, CF Os Belenenses
• Debut for Santos in 2000; signed for Benfica on 21.07.09
• Played for 8 clubs in between
• 4 loan spells: Sochaux,Troyes, Recife, Belenenses
• Played under coach Jorge Jesus for Belenenses in 2007/08; 27 games, 13 goals
• 12 league games, 5 goals, in 2009/10 Championship win
• 5 UEFA club games, 1 goal (v Vorskla on 28.08.09 in UEL qualifier)
20
Osvaldo Nicolas ‘NICO’ Fabian GAITAN
MIDFIELDER
23.02.1988
Former clubs: CA Boca Juniors
ARGENTINIAN
173 CM / 68 KG
• Signed on 03.05.10; won 2008 Apertura Championship with Boca Juniors
• 64 club games for Boca, 10 goals, from debut on 01.06.08
• 7 games in 2009 Copa Libertadores
• 1st cap v Ghana on 30.09.09; 3 caps
21
NUNO Miguel Soares Pereira Ribeiro ‘GOMES’
FORWARD
05.07.1976
PORTUGUESE
Former clubs: Boavista FC, SL Benfica, ACF Fiorentina
179 CM / 77 KG
• Returned in 2002 after 2 seasons, 52 games, 14 goals in Italy
• Joined Fiorentina after EURO 2000 (5 games, 4 goals)
• 390 club games, 160 goals in two spells; League wins 2005, 2010
• 81 UEFA club games, 25 goals
• 1st cap on 24.01.96 v France; 77 caps (29 goals)
• 2 games at 2006 World Cup; 3rd place at EURO 2000; runner-up EURO 2004
23
DAVID LUIZ Moreira Marinho
DEFENDER
22.04.1987
Former clubs: EC Vitória Bahia
BRAZILIAN
188 CM / 84 KG
• Debut for Vitória aged 18 in 2005; 47 league games, 7 goals, in 3 seasons
• All 49 club games, 3 goals, in 2009/10 as club won League & League Cup
• 96 Benfica club games, 5 goals; 23/12 in UEFA club competitions
• Brazilian Under-20 international
25
Paulo César Silva PEIXOTO
DEFENDER/MIDFIELDER 12.05.1980 PORTUGUESE 184 CM / 82 KG
Former clubs: Taipas, CF Os Belenenses, FC Porto, SC Braga
• Joined Benfica in 2009; 15 games in 2009/10
• 135 league games, 22 goals in Portuguese league
• Seriously injured in UCL match for Porto v Olympique Marseille on 22.10.2003
• Then on loan to Vitória Guimarães and RCD Espanyol 2007/09
• Signed for Braga on 30.05.2007; 44 league games, 5 goals
• 1 cap - as sub v Brazil (2-6) on 19.11.2008
27
SIDNEI Rechel Silva Junior
DEFENDER
23.08.1989
Former clubs: SC Internacional
BRAZILIAN
186 CM / 86 KG
• Joined on 24.07.08 on five-year contract
• 5 league games in 2009/10 Championship win
• 42 club games, 2 goals, for Internacional in 2007/08; 45/4 for Benfica 2008-10
• 9 UEFA club games (all in 2009/10 UEL), no goals
• Played for Brazil at Under-20 level
30
Javier Pedro SAVIOLA
FORWARD
11.12.1981
ARGENTINIAN
169 CM / 64 KG
Former clubs: CA River Plate, FC Barcelona, AS Monaco FC, Sevilla FC,
Real Madrid CF
• Joined Benfica in July 2009; 44 club games, 19 goals, in first season
• 27/11 in league title win in 2009/10; 164 club games for Barca, 70 goals
• 37/12 on loan at Monaco, 43/14 on loan at Sevilla; 28/5 for Real
• 2006 UEFA Cup winners medal; 70 UEFA club games, 30 goals; 42/17 in UCL
• 1999 Argentina & South America Footballer of the Year with River
• 40 caps, 11 goals; 2001 World Under-20 winner; 2004 Olympic gold medal
31
ALAN KARDEC de Sousa Pereira Junior
FORWARD
12.01.1989
BRAZILIAN
Former clubs: CR Vasco da Gama, SC Internacional
187 CM / 80 KG
• Signed on 20.12.09 after 90 club games for Vasco, 23 goals
• 2/0 for SC Internacional on loan from Vasco da Gama
• Winner v Olympique Marseille on UEL debut on 18.03.10
• 13 games. 1 goal for Benfica in 2009/10 League & League Cup success
• Brazil Under-20 squad from January 2009
SL Benfica
SL Benfica
SC Braga
FC Porto
Sporting Clube de Portugal
Maritimo da Madeira Futebol
Vitória SC
CD Nacional
A. Naval 1° Maio
UD Leiria
FC Paços de Ferreira
A. Académica de Coimbra
Rio Ave FC
SC Olhanense
Vitoria FC
CF Os Belenenses
Leixões SC
Promoted:
Relegated:
Top scorer:
Cup Final:
Super Cup:
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
24
22
21
13
11
11
10
10
9
8
8
6
5
5
4
5
4
5
5
9
8
8
9
6
8
11
9
13
14
10
11
6
2
3
4
8
11
11
11
14
13
11
13
11
11
15
15
19
SC Beira-Mar, Portimonense SC
CF Os Belenenses, Leixões SC
Oscar Cardozo (SL Benfica) 26
FC Porto - Deportivo Chaves 2-1
FC Porto - SL Benfica 2-0
15.08.10 (H)
22.08.10 (A)
29.08.10 (H)
11.09.10 (A)
19.09.10 (H)
26.09.10 (A)
03.10.10 (H)
24.10.10 (A)
31.10.10 (H)
07.11.10 (A)
14.11.10 (H)
28.11.10 (A)
04.12.10 (H)
19.12.10 (H)
09.01.11 (A)
CD Nacional
Vitória FC Setúbal
Vitória SC Guimarães
Marítimo da Madeira Futebol
SC Braga
Portimonense SC
FC Porto
A. Naval 1° Maio
SC Beira-Mar
SC Olhanense
Rio Ave FC
UD Leiria
16.01.11 (A)
23.01.11 (H)
06.02.11 (A)
13.02.11 (H)
20.02.11 (A)
27.02.11 (H)
06.03.11 (A)
13.03.11 (H)
20.03.11 (A)
03.04.11 (H)
10.04.11 (A)
17.04.11 (H)
01.05.11 (A)
08.05.11 (A)
15.05.11 (H)
78-20
48-20
70-26
42-26
42-43
31-34
36-46
20-35
35-41
32-37
37-42
22-33
31-46
29-57
23-44
25-51
76
71
68
48
41
41
39
36
35
35
33
31
29
25
23
21
SC Braga
Founded: 19.01.1921
Address: Futebol
Ap. 12, Estadio Municipal
PT-4711-909 Braga
Portugal
CLUB HONOURS
National Cup (1)
1966
UEFA Interto Cup (1)
2008
Telephone: +351 25 320 6860
Telefax:
+351 25 361 2929
E-mail:
mail@scbraga.pt
Website: www.scbraga.pt
SC Braga
GENERAL INFORMATION
General Secretary: João Gomes
Press Officer:
Ricardo Lemos
Captains:
Vandinho & Moisés
PRESIDENT
Club Members: 24,600
Other Sports: Athletics, Basketball,
Disabled Sports, Futsal,
Snooker, Swimming,
Taekwondo
CLUB RECORDS
ANTÓNIO SALVADOR
da Costa Rodrigues
Most Appearances:
Zé Nuno Azevedo - 275
Date of Birth:
29.12.1970
Date of Election:
24.02.2003
Most Goals:
Chico Gordo - 59
STADIUM – MUNICIPAL
Floodlight:
1,400 lux
(v CS Marítimo
on 14.02.2010)
Size of Pitch:
105m x 68m
HEAD COACH – DOMINGOS José PACIÊNCIA de Oliveira
Date of Birth: 02.01.1969 in Leça de Palmeira
Player:
FC Porto (1987-98) CD Tenerife (1997-99) FC Porto
(1999-2001)
35 appearances / 9 goals for Portugal (1989-98)
Player of the Year in Portugal 1990
263 league appearances / 106 goals for FC Porto
50 appearances / 6 goals in La Liga
Portuguese Championship Winner 1988, 1990, 1992,
1993, 1995, 1996, 1997
Portuguese Cup Winner 1988, 1991, 1994, 2000, 2001
Portuguese Super Cup Winner 1991, 1992, 1994, 1995,
1999, 2000
Coach:
UD Leiria (2006-07) A. Academica Coimbra (2007-09)
SC Braga (since 01.07.2009)
SC Braga
1
ARTUR Guilherme Gusmão Moraes
GOALKEEPER
25.01.1981
ITALIAN
192 CM / 90 KG
Former clubs: Cruzeiro EC, Coritiba FC, AC Siena, AC Cesena, AS Roma
• Came through Cruzeiro youth ranks; won 2003 league and cup
• Year loan to Coritiba in 2006; joined Siena in January 2008 as free agent
• After 4 games, loaned to Serie B Cesena on 30th January; 16 games
• Signed for Roma; Serie A debut 08.11.08 v Bologna; 12 league games (21 goals)
• Joined Braga this summer as free agent
2
Alberto Junior Valdelomar RODRÍGUEZ
DEFENDER
31.03.1984
PERUVIAN
Former clubs: Deportivo Wanka, Sporting Cristal
182 CM / 78 KG
• Started his career at Deportivo Wanka; joined Cristal at 18
• Won 2002, 2004 and 2005 Torneo Clausura titles; 155 games
• Joined Braga in December 2006; league debut on 18.02.07 v UD Leiria
• Joined national team in World Cup 2006 qualifiers; 31 caps for Peru
3
Paulo Alfonso Santos Junior PAULÃO
DEFENDER
06.05.1982
BRAZILIAN
186 CM / 82 KG
Former clubs: CA Mineiro, EC Gama, A. Naval 1.º de Maio
• Started at CA Mineiro and moved to Gama in 2006
• Moved to Europe that season; 84 games in three seasons at Naval
• Joined Braga in July 2009 as free agent; played 30 league games (3 goals)
• UEFA debut 1-2 v Elfsborg on 30.07.2009
5
MOISES Moura Pinheiro
MIDFIELDER
25.07.1979
BRAZILIAN
183 CM / 81 KG
Former clubs: EC Vitória, FC Spartak Moskva, FC Krylia Sovetov,
Cruzeiro EC, CR Flamengo, Boavista FC
• Started at Vitória; won 1999 and 2000 Campeonato Baiano
• Joined Spartak in 2002 (43 games) then Krylia in 2003 (22 games)
• Back to Brazil in 2005; won Campeonato Mineiro with Cruzeiro
• Signed for Flamengo after 23 games in 2007; won Campeonato Carioca
• Moved to Portugal on loan to Boavista in 2007 (15 games)
• Joined Braga in June 2008; played 41 games (1 goal)
8
José Márcio Da Costa MOSSORÓ
MIDFIELDER
04.07.1983
BRAZILIAN
170 CM / 63 KG
Former clubs: Ferroviario AC, Santa Catarina Clube, Paulista FC,
SC Internacional, CS Marítimo
• Nicknamed after his birthplace; came through youth ranks at Ferroviario
• After a spell with no games at Santa Catarina, joined Paulista in 2003
• Won the 2005 Copa Brasil; signed for Internacional in 2005
• Won Copa Libertadores,Club World Cup in 2006
• Loaned to Marítimo in June 2007; joined Braga in 2008; 47 league games (2 goals)
SC Braga
9
PAULO CESAR Rocha Rosa
FORWARD
05.01.1980
BRAZILIAN
175 CM / 73 KG
Former clubs: Vila Nova FC, Gil Vicente FC, Vitória SC Guimarães,
Rio Ave FC, UD Leiria
• Started career at Vila Nova in Brazil; joined Gil Vicente in 2000
• Div 1 debut on 20.08.2000 v Campomaiorense; in 2001, signed for Vitória
• After short spell back in Brazil, joined Rio Ave in 2003; 47 games
• Signed for Leiria in 2005; relegated to Div 2 in May 2008; joined Braga
• 18 league games (6 goals) 2008/09; 26/5 last season; 22/1 in Europe
10
Helder Jorge Leal Rodrigues BARBOSA
MIDFIELDER
25.05.1987
PORTUGUESE
173 CM / 67 KG
Former clubs: FC Porto, A. Académica de Coimbra, CD Trofense,
Vitória Setúbal
• Came through Porto youth team; joined senior team in 2005
• Sent off in Div 1 debut v Boavista that season; loaned to Académica in 2006
• Back at Porto in January 2008; loaned to Trofense that summer; 28 games
• Loaned to Vitória in 2009; played 26 games; joined Braga in July 2010
• 15 games for Under-21s; Euro debut in 2010/11 UCL qualifiers
15
Miguel Angelo Moita GARCÍA
DEFENDER
04.02.1983
PORTUGUESE
179 CM / 74 KG
Former clubs: Sporting Clube de Portugal, Reggina Calcio, SC Olhanense
• Started as Sporting youth; Div 1 debut v Académica on 16.08.2003
• 60 league games in 4 seasons; UCL debut v Udinese on 10.08.2005
• Signed for Reggina in 2007 as free agent; serious knee injury in October
• No games in Italy; joined Olhanense in summer 2009; Braga in December
• 16 league games last season; 3 2010/11 UCL qualifiers
16
LEO Fortunato Dos Santos
DEFENDER
14.03.1983
BRAZILIAN
184 CM / 83 KG
Former clubs: Madureira EC, São Bento, Olaria AC, Bangu AC, Cruzeiro EC
• Started career at Madureira in 2004; loaned to Olaria, Bangu in 2006
• Returned to Madureira in 2007; joined Cruzeiro that season
• Debut v Fluminense on 12.05.2007; played 8 league games that term
• Played 18 league games in 2008; won Campeonato Mineiro
• Joined Braga on loan this summer; unused in qualifiers
18
Rodrigo José LIMA Dos Santos
FORWARD
11.08.1983
BRAZILIAN
178 CM / 78 KG
Former clubs: Paysandu SC, SC Corinthians, Paraná Clube, Santos FC,
Avaí FC, CF Os Belenenses
• Started career at Paysandu in 2005; signed for Corinthians in 2006
• 14 app. on loan at Paraná in 2007; 21 league games on loan to Santos in 2008
• Loaned to Avaí in 2009 (8/1) before joining Os Belenenses on loan
• Div 1 debut in Portugal on 13.09.2009 v Benfica; 27 games, 7 goals
• Joined Braga in summer; hat-trick as sub during 4-3 in Seville
20
ELDERSON Uwa Echiejile
DEFENDER
20.01.1988
NIGERIAN
189 CM / 76 KG
Former clubs: Wikki Tourists, Bendel Insurance, Stade Rennais FC
• Started at Pepsi Football Academy and then Wikki Tourists
• Joined Div 1 Bendel in 2004; played 35 games in 3 seasons
• Signed for Rennes in 2007; Div 1 debut v Toulouse on 23.09.2007
• 19 league games in France; Euro debut v Twente on 18.09.2008
• Joined Braga this summer; played all 4 UCL qualifiers
22
Luis Bernardo AGUIAR Burgos
MIDFIELDER
17.11.1985
URUGUAYAN
182 CM / 81 KG
Former clubs: FC Porto, Estrela Amadora, A. Académica de Coimbra,
SC Braga, FC Dinamo Moskva
• Started at Uruguayan Liverpool; signed for Porto in 2007
• Loaned to Estrela 2 months later; Div 1 debut v Sporting on 16.09.2007
• 8 league games for Estrela; loaned to Académica; 12 league games
• Signed for Braga in 2008; 28/4 in league; 12 UEL games; UEFA total 18/7
• Joined Dinamo (14/3) in Feb 2009; loaned to Braga (14/3) in Jan 2010
23
Andrés David MADRID
MIDFIELDER
29.07.1981
ARGENTINIAN
183 CM / 78 KG
Former clubs: CA Platense, Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata, SC Braga,
FC Porto
• Product of Platense youth teams; promoted to senior team in 1998
• Joined Gimnasia y Esgrima in 2000, played 59 games
• Signed for Braga in January 2005; Div 1 debut v Vitória on 04.02.2005
• Joined Porto on loan in January 2009; 9 league games
• UCL debut with Porto on 07.04.2009 v Manchester United
• Returned to Braga this summer; played 2 UCL qualifiers
25
LEANDRO SALINO Do Carmo
MIDFIELDER
22.04.1985
BRAZILIAN
168 CM / 62 KG
Former clubs: América MG, Ipatinga FC, CD Nacional, Camacha,
CR Flamengo, C Nautico, CD Nacional
• Started career at América; loaned to Ipatinga in 2005
• Joined Nacional in 2005; Div 1 debut v Penafiel on 02.10.2005
• Loaned to Camacha, Ipatinga; signed for Flamengo in 2007
• Joined Ipatinga in 2008; played 32 games; returned to Nacional
• 38 league games in 2 seasons at Nacional; joined Braga this summer
28
SILVIO Manuel De Azevedo Ferreira Sa Pereira
DEFENDER
28.09.1987
PORTUGUESE
178 CM / 72 KG
Former clubs: SL Benfica, Atlético Cacém, Odivelas FC, Rio Ave FC
• Started as Benfica youth at 15; joined Cacém in 2006
• Spell at Odivelas in 2007 before joining Rio Ave in 2008
• Div 1 debut v former club Benfica on 24.08.2008; 18 league games
• 27 league games last season; joined Braga this summer
• Euro debut with 2 2010/11 UCL qualifiers
SC Braga
30
ALAN Osório Costa Silva
FORWARD
19.09.1979
PORTUGUESE
180 CM / 72 KG
Former clubs: Ipatinga FC, CS Marítimo, FC Porto, Vitória SC Guimarães
• Started at Ipatinga; joined Marítimo in 2001; 109/14 in 4 seasons
• Signed for Porto in 2005; 24 league games that season
• Loaned to Vitória in 2007; played 29 league games
• Joined Braga in 2008; UEL debut v Mostar on 14.08.2008
• Started season on 60 league games for Braga; 11 UEL games
45
HUGO Miguel Ferreira VIANA
MIDFIELDER
15.01.1983
PORTUGUESE
178 CM / 74 KG
Former clubs: Sporting Clube de Portugal, Newcastle United FC,
Valencia CF, CA Osasuna
• Joined Newcastle from Sporting in 2002; debut in UCL qualifier v Zeljeznicar
• 32 games in Sporting’s 2001/02 title win in 1st full season in 1st team
• 16 league games in 2 seasons with Newcastle; joined Valencia in 2005
• 8/1 on loan to Osasuna in injury-hit 2007/08; 28/4 on loan to Braga last season
• Move made permanent just before UCL deadline; 3-year contract
• 1st of 26 caps v Angola in 2001; 1 game (7 mins v Angola!) at 2006 World Cup
48
ANIBAL Araujo Capela
DEFENDER
08.05.1991
Former clubs: None
PORTUGUESE
188 CM / 84 KG
• Started at Braga’s youth teams in 2006
• Promoted to the senior team in 2010
• Still waiting for Div 1 debut; unused in UCL qualifiers
84
Luiz Felipe Ventura dos SANTOS
GOALKEEPER
22.02.1984
BRAZILIAN
190 CM / 86 KG
Former clubs: EC Vitória, Bragantino, Portuguesa, SC Corinthians
• Came through Vitória youth ranks; promoted to senior team in 2003
• No games; joined Bragantino in 2005; loaned to Portuguesa in 2006
• Joined Corinthians in 2007; senior debut on 13.05.2007 v Juventude
• 32 league games that season; won 2009 Campeonato Paulista
• Signed in August; Div 1 debut v Portimonense on 13.08.2010
85
ELTON Rodrigues Brandão
FORWARD
01.05.1988
BRAZILIAN
185 CM / 84 KG
Former clubs: Iraty, São Caetano, EC Santo André, Iraty, Legia Warszawa,
CR Vasco da Gama
• Joined Iraty in 2002; two seasons before joining São Caetano in 2005
• Next four seasons on loan at Santo André, Iraty, Legia and Vasco
• Scored 24 goals in 40 games at Vasco in 2009; season top-scorer in Div 2
• Signed for Vasco in 2010; on loan at Braga since August
• 2 UCL qualifiers brought Euro total to 7/1
88
VANDINHO Valter De Almeida
MIDFIELDER
15.01.1978
BRAZILIAN
Former clubs: SC Internacional, Rio Ave FC
183 CM / 76 KG
• Started at Internacional; had spells in lower division clubs in Brazil
• Moved to Portugal in 2002, signing for Rio Ave; won promotion
• Div 1 debut on 17.08.2003 v Moreirense; 20 league games that season
• Signed for Braga in 2004; started season on 135 league games (7 goals)
• Euro debut in UEL on 23.11.2006 v Sevilla; totals 34 UEFA games
99
MATHEUS Leite Nascimento
DEFENDER
15.01.1983
BRAZILIAN
175 CM / 68 KG
Former clubs: AO Itabaiana, FC Marco, SC Braga, SC Beira-Mar,
• Started at Itabaiana in 2003; joined Portuguese Marco in 2005 (14 games)
• Joined Braga in 2006; 7 league games; Div 1 debut on 12.02.2006 v Estrela
• Loaned to Beira-Mar (15 games) in Jan 2007; to Vitória (21) in 2007/08
• Returned to Braga in Jan 2008; UEL debut on 13.02.2008 v Bremen
• Play-off goal in Seville brought UEFA total to 5 in 19 games
Club unable to complete a list of 25 due to lack of club-trained players.
SC Braga
SL Benfica
SC Braga
FC Porto
Maritimo da Madeira Futebol
Vitória SC
CD Nacional
A. Naval 1° Maio
UD Leiria
Rio Ave FC
SC Olhanense
Vitoria FC
CF Os Belenenses
Leixões SC
Promoted:
Relegated:
Top scorer:
Cup Final:
Super Cup:
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
24
22
21
13
11
11
10
10
9
8
8
6
5
5
4
5
4
5
5
9
8
8
9
6
8
11
9
13
14
10
11
6
SC Beira-Mar, Portimonense SC
CF Os Belenenses, Leixões SC
Oscar Cardozo (SL Benfica) 26
FC Porto - Deportivo Chaves 2-1
FC Porto - SL Benfica 2-0
13.08.10 (H)
21.08.10 (A)
29.08.10 (H)
12.09.10 (A)
19.09.10 (A)
25.09.10 (H)
03.10.10 (A)
24.10.10 (H)
31.10.10 (A)
07.11.10 (H)
14.11.10 (A)
28.11.10 (H)
05.12.10 (A)
19.12.10 (H)
09.01.11 (A)
Portimonense SC
CS Marítimo
FC Porto
A. Naval 1° de Maio
SL Benfica
SC Olhanense
Rio Ave FC
SC Beira-Mar
Vitória SC Guimarães
CD Nacional
UD Leiria
16.01.11 (A)
23.01.11 (H)
06.02.11 (A)
13.02.11 (H)
20.02.11 (H)
27.02.11 (A)
06.03.11 (H)
13.03.11 (A)
20.03.11 (H)
03.04.11 (A)
10.04.11 (H)
17.04.11 (A)
01.05.11 (H)
08.05.11 (A)
15.05.11 (H)
2
3
4
8
11
11
11
14
13
11
13
11
11
15
15
19
78-20
48-20
70-26
42-26
42-43
31-34
36-46
20-35
35-41
32-37
37-42
22-33
31-46
29-57
23-44
25-51
76
71
68
48
41
41
39
36
35
35
33
31
29
25
23
21
Bursaspor
UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE | SEASON 2010/11 | GROUP C
Founded: 01.06.1963
Address: Özlüce Tesisleri Izmir Yolu, 4km
Nilüfer
TR-16100 Bursa
Turkey
CLUB HONOURS
2010
National Cup (1)
1986
Telephone: +90 224 444 1963
Telefax:
+90 224 413 6306
E-mail:
bursaspor@bursaspor.org.tr
Website: www.bursaspor.org
Bursaspor
GENERAL INFORMATION
General Secretary:
Managing Director:
Press Officer:
Captain:
Recep Bölükbaşi
Osman Nuri Biçer
Mehmet Gerçeksi
Ömer Erdoğan
CHAIRMAN OF BOARD
Ibrahim YAZICI
Date of Birth:
28.01.1948 in Bursa
Date of Election:
29.05.1988 (until 2000)
Re-elected
on 15.10.2007
Club Members: 1,706
Other sports:
Athletics, Badminton,
Snowboard, Swimming,
Table-tennis, Tennis,
Volleyball, Water skiing
CLUB RECORDS
Most Appearances:
Turan Şen - 337 (1983-2001)
Sedat Özden - 335 (1973-86)
Most Goals:
Okan Yilmaz - 119 in 222 matches
STADIUM – ATATÜRK STADYUMU
Floodlight:
2,200 lux
Record Attendance:
Size of Pitch:
105m x 68m
HEAD COACH – Ertuğrul SAĞLAM
Date of Birth: 19.11.1969 in Zonguldak
Nationality: Turkish
Player:
Fenerbahçe PAF (1985-86) Gaziantepspor (1986-88)
Samsunspor (1988-94) Beşiktaş JK (1994-2000)
Samsunspor (2002-03)
26 appearances / 11 goals for Turkey
Turkish Championship Winner 1995
Turkish Cup Winner 1998
Turkish Super Cup Winner 1998
Coach:
Samsunspor (2003-05) Kayserispor (2005-07)
Beşiktaş JK (2007-08) Bursaspor (since 02.01.2009)
Turkish Championship Winner 2010
1
Yavuz ÖZKAN
GOALKEEPER
19.05.1985
TURKISH
190 CM / 92 KG
Former clubs: Denizlispor, Denizli Belediyespor, Bursaspor,
Tarsus Idman Yurdu
• Signed in summer 2006; 2 games in 2009/10 Championship win in Oct 2009
• Born at Denizli; played for the local clubs as a youth
• Debut with 16 second-tier games for Tarsus IY (on loan) at end of 2007/08 season
• Bursaspor first team debut on 17.10.09 at Denizlispor (3-2)
2
Serdar AZIZ
DEFENDER
23.10.1990
Former clubs: Bursa Merinosspor
TURKISH
183 CM / 78 KG
• Joined club aged 10 in mini-football section; on loan at Bursa Merinosspor
• First team squad from summer 2006
• League debut on 25.10.08 v Fenerbahçe; but no games in 2009/10 title win
• Played for Turkey at all youth levels; current in the Under-21 international squad
• 2 games (125 mins) at 2009 UEFA Under-19 Championship finals
3
Gökçek VEDERSEN
DEFENDER
22.07.1981
BRAZILIAN/TURKISH
175 CM / 75 KG
Former clubs: Americano FC, SC International Porto Alegre, CR Vasco
da Gama, EC Juventude, Ituano FC, Ankaraspor AS, Fenerbahçe SK
• Signed 3-year deal on 03.06.10 after 3 seasons at Fenerbahçe, 4 at Ankaraspor
• Dual Brazilian-Turkish nationality; full name Wederson Luiz da Silva Medeiros
• League debut with Inter in 2001; moved to Turkey in 2004; citizenship in 2007
• 158 Turkish Süper Lig games, 4 goals; 10 UCL games in 2007/08 for Fenerbahçe
• Goal in penalty in shoot-out win v Sevilla; 14/0 in total in UCL
• 19 UEFA club appearances, 1 goal (at Lille in UEL on 18.02.10)
4
Ömer ERDOĞAN
DEFENDER
03.05.1977
GERMAN/TURKISH
191 CM / 85 KG
Former clubs: KSV Hessen Kassel, FC St. Pauli, Erzurumspor,
Diyarbakirspor, Galatasaray AS, Malatalyaspor
• Began career in Germany; moved to Turkey with Erzurumspor in summer 1998
• Joined Bursaspor in summer 2006; 29 games, 6 goals in 2009/10 title win
• 20 league games for Galatasaray 2003-04 but no UCL games
• 13th season in Süper Lig; 348 Süper Lig games, 24 goals
• Has played for Turkey at B level
5
HÜSEYIN Cimsir
MIDFIELDER
26.05.1979
TURKISH
Former clubs: Sakarayaspor, Antalyaspor, Trabzonspor
188 CM / 82 KG
• 29 league games, no goals in 2009/10 title success in first season with club
• Began career with Trabzon; 253 Süper Lig games in 2 spells over 10 years
• Captain at Trabzonspor; Cup wins in 2003, 2004
• 81 games, 3 goals for Sakarayaspor (on loan 1998/99) & Antalyaspor (2000-02)
• 1st cap v Georgia on 04.09.04; 34 caps
Bursaspor
6
Bekir OZAN Has
MIDFIELDER
18.02.1985
Former clubs: Bursa Merinosspor
TURKISH
178 CM / 78 KG
• From club academy; league debut on 25.08.07 v Genclerbirligi
• On loan at Bursa Merinosspor (2006-07)
• Played 50 games on loan at club’s farmer team from 2004-06
• 67 Süper Lig games, 2 goals; 21/0 in 2009/10 title win
7
Federico INSÚA
MIDFIELDER
03.01.1980
ARGENTINIAN
175 CM / 72 KG
Former clubs: AA Argentinos Juniors, CA Independiente, Málaga CF, CA
Boca Juniors, VfL Borussia Mönchengladbach, Club América, Club Necaxa
• Signed two-year deal on 17.06.10; now with third European club
• Arrived from Club América after loan spells with Nexaca and Boca Juniors
• First medal was 2002 Apertura Championship with Independiente
• Won 2005 Apertura, Recopa Sudamericana, Copa Sudamericana with Boca
• Moved to Mexico after Mönchengladbach were relegated in May 2007
• 1st cap on 31.01.03 v Honduras; 14 caps
9
Sercan YILDIRIM
FORWARD
05.04.1990
Former clubs: None
TURKISH
183 CM / 71 KG
• From club academy; league debut on 16.09.07 v Istanbul BB
• Club top scorer with 14 goals in 35 club games 2008/09 season
• 71 club games, 22 goals in total after 25/7 in 2009/10 title win
• Capped at all six age-levels, 3/1 at 2009 UEFA U-19 finals
• 1st of 5 senior caps on 02.06.09 v Azerbaijan
10
VOLKAN ŞEN
FORWARD
07.07.1987
Former clubs: None
TURKISH
173 CM / 68 KG
• Born at Bursa; played on loan at club feeder team in third tier 2005-07
• 27 games in 2009/10 Championship victory; 76 Süper Lig games, 9 goals
• Became a 2007/08 Under-21 international in first season in club first team
• 1st of 2 senior caps on 03.03.2010 v Honduras
11
Giani Stelian KIRITA
MIDFIELDER
03.03.1977
ROMANIAN
181 CM / 80 KG
Former clubs: AS Rocar Bucureşti, FC Dinamo 1948 Bucureşti,
Samsunspor, Gazientepspor, MKE Ankaragücü
• Joined club in summer 2008; 8 games, one goal in 2009/10 Championship win
• Moved to Turkey in 2003 after 151 league games, 9 goals for Dinamo 1997-2003
• Championship medals in 2000 and 2002; played 4 UCL qualifying games
• 12 UEFA club appearances, no goals
• 1st cap on 16.08.2000 v Poland; 4 caps in 2000 & 2001
13
Gustav SVENSSON
MIDFIELDER
07.02.1987
SWEDISH
Former clubs: Azalea BK, IFK Göteborg
183 CM / 82 KG
• ‘Gurra’ joined IFK from mother club Azalea in 2001; 1st team since 2006
• Ball-playing idols: Zidane, Arsenal, Barcelona
• Squad member in gold-medal campaign in 2007; 27 games before age of 21
• Headed for Turkey in August after 94 games, 7 goals (54/5 in league)
• 4 games in run to 2009 UEFA Under-21 semis; 1 (great) goal v Belarus
• 1st of 2 caps on 24.01.09 v USA; 3-year contract with Bursa
14
MUHAMMET Demir
FORWARD
10.01.1992
Former clubs: None
TURKISH
175 CM / 69 KG
• Has been with club since age of 12, professional contract aged 16
• League debut on 24.05.09 v Gazientepspor
• One game in 2009/10 title win
• Played for Turkey at 4 age-levels
• Captain at 2009 World Under-17 Championship
17
Pablo Martin BATALLA
MIDFIELDER
16.01.1984
ARGENTINIAN
170 CM / 74 KG
Former clubs: CA Velez Sarsfield, CF Pachuca, Quilmes AC,
Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima, Deportivo Cali
• Equal club top scorer in 2009/10 title win with 8 goals
• 26 games in first season with club
• Won 2005 Clausura Championship with Velez
• 80 Argentinian Premier Division games, 5 goals (2003-08)
• Played in Mexico for Pachuca (2005) and in Colombia with Deportivo in 2008
19
Hector Damien STEINERT
FORWARD
25.02.1986
ARGENTINIAN
176 CM / 70 KG
Former clubs: CA Newell’s Old Boys, Racing Club de Avellaneda
• Joined on 03.07.10 from Racing on three-year contract
• Spent five years at Newell’s; winning 2004 Apertura title
• Moved to Racing in 2009
• 73 Premier games, 5 goals for Velez to 2009; 8/0 at Racing 2009/10
20
Özan IPEK
FORWARD
10.10.1986
TURKISH
180 CM / 80 KG
Former clubs: Batman Petrolspor, Kahramanmarasspor, Bucaspor
• Equal club top scorer in 2009/10 title win with 8 goals in first season with club
• Signed on 31.01.09 after successful loan at sister club Bucaspor in second-tier
• 10 goals, 10 assists, in 18 games
• 1st senior cap on 03.03.10 v Honduras (sub)
• Signed new contract in January 2010 through to 2012
Bursaspor
21
ALI TANDOĞAN
DEFENDER
25.12.1977
TURKISH
175 CM / 70 KG
Former clubs: Yeni Salihlispor, Denizlispor, Gençlerbirliği SK, Beşiktaş JK
• Signed from BJK on 15.01.09; 30 games in 2009/10 Championship win
• 161 league games, 22 goals for Denizlispor from 1998-2003
• 53/8 for Gençlerbirliği; Player of the Year in Gençlerbirliği 2004
• 73/4 for BJK; 41 goals in 382 league appearances in toal
• 4 UCL games for Beşiktaş in 2007-08; one full cap in 2004
22
TURGAY Bahadir
FORWARD
15.01.1984
AUSTRIAN/TURKISH
190 CM / 85 KG
Former clubs: SK Rapid Wien, SC Austria Lustenau, SC Schwanenstadt,
Kayserispor
• Born at Vienna; Rapid youth team
• Moved to Turkey with Kayserispor in summer 2007
• 48 league games, 4 goals for Kayserispor in 2007-09
• Joined Bursa on 29.07.09
• 7 league goals in 31 games in 2009/10 Championship win
• 1st cap on 22.05.10 v Czech Republic, one of 4 Bursaspor players in the squad
23
Mustafa KECELI
DEFENDER
15.09.1978
TURKISH
176 CM / 74 KG
Former clubs: Petrolofisi, Ankaraspor AS, Denizlispor, Trabzonspor
• 233 Süper Lig games, 10 goals for 3 clubs before joining club in summer 2008
• 25 league games in 2009-10 Championship success for first major honour
• Totals 329 Süper Lig games, 13 goals
• 12th season of Turkish Super League football in 2010/11
25
Ivan ERGIC
MIDFIELDER 21.01.1981 SERBIAN/AUSTRALIAN 185 CM / 89 KG
Former clubs: Australian Institute for Sport, Perth Glory FC, Juventus,
FC Basel 1893
• Joined in summer 2009 from Basel; 26 games, 3 goals in title win
• 282 club games, 49 goals for Basel; 4 League medals, 4 Cups; captain of club
• 5 UCL games, 2 goals (v Valencia) in 2002-03; 5/0 in 2008-09
• Born at Sibenek, moved to Australia; opted to play for Serbia
• 1st cap on 27.05.06 v Uruguay; 2 games at 2006 World Cup; 11 caps
27
Dimitar IVANKOV
GOALKEEPER
30.10.1975
BULGARIAN
Former clubs: PFC Levski Sofia, Kayserispor
188 CM / 87 KG
• Joined in July 2008 after 3 seasons (94 league games, 6 goals) with Kayserispor
• 29 games in 2009/10 title triumph; signed new contract to 2011
• Converted five penalties in 2009/10 season
• Won 3 Championships, 5 Cups with Levski in 275 league games, 26 goals
• 43 career club goals to 01.08.10, third on world lists for a goalkeeper
• 1st cap on 15.11.98 v Algeria; 64 caps; in EURO 2004 squad (no games)
29
Leonel NÚÑEZ
FORWARD
13.10.1984
ARGENTINIAN
186 CM / 79 KG
Former clubs: AA Argentinos Juniors, Olympiacos CFP, CA Independiente
• Signed on 01.08.10 from Independiente on 3-year contract (2+1)
• 22 club games, 5 goals, in Olympiacos 2007/08 League and Cup double win
• 3 UCL games (all as sub) in 2007/08 campaign
• Began career with Argentinos Juniors, Diego Maradona’s first playing club
• 118 games, 51 goals, in Argentinian Primera División
35
Ismail Haktan ODABAŞI
FORWARD
07.08.1991
Former clubs: Balcovaspor
TURKISH
177 CM / 70 KG
• Has been with the club since summer 2007 arrival from loan at Balcovaspor
• League debut on 10.03.10 v Kasimpasa SK; 7 games in 2009/10 title success
• Played for Turkey at three levels to Under-19
38
Ibrahim ÖZTÜRK
DEFENDER
21.06.1981
TURKISH
186 CM / 78 KG
Former clubs: Kayseri Erciyesspor, Kirikkalespor, Altay SK
• 17 games, no goals, in 2009/10 Championship win
• Joined on 09.06.08, 27 league games, 1 goal, in 1st season in 2008/09
• Totals 68 league games, 1 goal in Süper Lig
• Born in Kayseri, joined Erciyesspor in youth section in summer 2002
• On loan to Kirikkalespor and Altay SK
55
Milan STEPANOV
DEFENDER
02.04.1983
SERBIAN
188 CM / 84 KG
Former clubs: FK Vojvodina, Trabzonspor, FC Porto, Málaga CF
• Signed on 31.07.10 after 3 years at FC Porto; returned to Turkish football
• 10 games, no goals in Porto 2008 & 2009 title wins; 4/0 in UCL 2007-08
• Moved to Málaga on loan in 2009/10 for 12 Liga games
• 97 games, 10 goals, for local Vojvodina; 36/1 for Trabzonspor 2006-07
• Olympic squad 2004; UEFA Under-21 semi-finalist in 2006
• 6 caps; debut v Czech Republic on 16.08.06
89
Harun TEKIN
GOALKEEPER
17.06.1989
TURKISH
Former clubs: Güngören Belediyespor
182 CM / 77 KG
• Signed on 30.06.10 from Turkish second-tier football
• 51 league games in second division in 3 seasons for Güngören from 2007-10
Bursaspor
Bursaspor
Fenerbahçe SK
Galatasaray SK
Besiktas JK
Trabzonspor AŞ
İstanbul BB SK
Eskisehirspor
Kayserispor
Antalyaspor
Gençlerbirligi SK
MKE Ankaragücü
Kasimpasa SK
Gaziantepspor
Manisaspor
Sivasspor
Diyarbakırspor
Denizlispor
Ankaraspor AŞ *
34
34
34
34
34
34
34
34
34
34
34
34
34
34
34
34
34
34
23
23
19
18
16
16
15
14
14
12
9
10
9
8
8
6
6
0
6
5
7
10
9
8
10
9
7
11
14
11
13
13
10
9
8
0
5
6
8
6
9
10
9
11
13
11
11
13
12
13
16
19
20
34
65- 26
61- 28
61- 35
47- 25
53- 32
47- 44
44- 34
45- 37
49- 38
38- 35
39- 40
50- 53
38- 39
27- 34
42- 59
28- 27
30- 26
00-102
75
74
64
64
57
56
55
51
49
47
41
41
40
37
34
27
26
0
* On 15 September 2009, Ankaraspor AŞ was demoted from the Turkish Super League.
“The Professional Football Disciplinary Committee (PFDK) decided to relegate Ankaraspor
by one division over its relationship with MKE Ankaragücü ruling that it was contrary
to sporting competitiveness.” All Ankaraspor games in the 2009-10 season had been
scratched and awarded 3-0 to Ankaraspor’s opponents by default.
Promoted:
Relegated:
Top scorer:
Cup Final:
Super Cup:
KDC Karabükspor, Bucaspor,Konyaspor
Diyarbakirspor, Denizlispor, Ankaraspor AŞ
Ariza Makukula (Kayserispor) 21
Trabzonspor AŞ - Fenerbahçe SK 3-1
Bursaspor - Trabzonspor AŞ 0-3
15.08.10 (H)
22.08.10 (A)
29.08.10 (A)
11.09.10 (H)
19.09.10 (A)
26.09.10 (H)
03.10.10 (A)
17.10.10 (H)
24.10.10 (A)
30.10.10 (H)
07.11.10 (A)
14.11.10 (H)
21.11.10 (A)
28.11.10 (H)
04.12.10 (A)
12.12.10 (H)
19.12.10 (A)
Konyaspor
Galatasaray AS
Sivasspor
Eskesehirspor
Gazientepspor
Bucaspor
Istanbul BB SK
KDC Karabükspor
MKE Ankaragücü
Fenerbahce SK
Antalyaspor
Trabzonspor
Manisaspor
Kayserispor
Besiktas JK
Kasimpasa SK
Genclerbirligi SK
23.01.11 (A)
30.01.11 (H)
06.02.11 (H)
13.02.11 (A)
20.02.11 (H)
27.02.11 (A)
06.03.11 (H)
13.03.11 (A)
20.03.11 (H)
03.04.11 (A)
10.04.11 (H)
17.04.11 (A)
24.04.11 (H)
01.05.11 (A)
08.05.11 (H)
15.05.11 (A)
22.05.11 (H)
Chelsea FC
UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE | SEASON 2010/11 | GROUP F
Founded: 01.09.1905
Address: Stamford Bridge
Fulham Road
GB-London SW6 1HS
England
Telephone: +44 207 835 6000
Telefax:
+44 207 381 4831
E-mail:
enquiries@chelseafc.com
Website: www.chelseafc.com
CLUB HONOURS
1955, 2005, 2006, 2010
National Cup (6)
1970, 1997, 2000, 2007, 2009, 2010
1965, 1998, 2005, 2007
National Super Cup Charity / Community Shield (5)
1955, 2000, 2005, 2007, 2009
1971, 1998
UEFA Super Cup (1)
1998
Chelsea FC
GENERAL INFORMATION
Chief Executive:
Club Secretary:
Head of Communications
And Public Affairs:
Head of Communications
And Community Affairs:
Captain:
Ron Gourlay
David Barnard
Steve Atkins
Members:
25,000 Season Ticket
Holders
Supporters Clubs: 86 (65,000 Members)
Other sports:
None
Emma Wilkinson
John Terry
CHAIRMAN
CLUB RECORDS
Bruce BUCK
Most Appearances:
Ron Harris - 795 (1962-80)
Date of Birth:
13.02.1945 in New York
Date of Election:
04.02.2004
Most Goals:
Bobby Tambling - 202 (1958-70)
STADIUM – STAMFORD BRIDGE
Floodlight:
1,400 lux
(v Arsenal FC
on 12.10.1935)
Size of Pitch:
103m x 67m
HEAD COACH – Carlo ANCELOTTI
Date of Birth: 10.06.1959 in Reggiolo
Nationality: Italian
Player:
Parma FC (1976-79) AS Roma (1979-87)
AC Milan (1987-92)
283 appearances / 22 goals in Serie A
26 internationals / 1 goal for Italy
European Champion Clubs’ Cup Winner 1989, 1990
UEFA Super Cup Winner 1989, 1990
European / South American Cup Winner 1989, 1990
Italian Championship Winner 1983, 1988, 1992
Italian Cup Winner 1980, 1981, 1984, 1986 / Italian Super Cup Winner 1989
Coach:
Italian FA (1993-95 / Assistant National Team Coach) AC Reggiana (1995-96)
Parma FC (1996-98) Juventus (Feb 1999-2001) AC Milan (2001-09) Chelsea FC
(since 01.06.2009)
UEFA Champions League Winner 2003, 2007
UEFA Super Cup Winner 2003, 2007
Italian Cup Winner 2003 / Italian Championship Winner 2004
Italian Super Cup Winner 2004 / FIFA World Club Cup Winner 2007
English Championship Winner 2010 / English Cup Winner 2010
English Super Cup Winner 2009 / UEFA Coach of the Year 2003
1
Petr CECH
GOALKEEPER
20.05.1982
CZECH
196 CM / 92 KG
Former clubs: FK Victoria Plzen, FK Chmel Blsany, AC Sparta Praha,
Stade Rennais FC
• Joined in 2004; played 53 UCL games in past 6 seasons to total 65
• Head injury v Reading on 14.10.06, returned 20.01.07 with rugby scrum cap
• 3 Premier League titles, 3 FA Cup medals, 2 League Cup medals with club
• 12 UCL games for Sparta in 2001/02; won 2003 championship
• 260 club games for Chelsea; contract to 2013
• 72 caps; all 3 at 2006 World Cup, EURO 2008, all 4 at EURO 2004
2
Branislav IVANOVIC
DEFENDER
22.02.1984
SERBIAN
188 CM / 86 KG
Former clubs: FC SREM Sremska Mitrovica, OFK Beograd,
PFC Lokomotiv Moskva
• Signed in January 2008 on 3½-year contract; in Reserves for rest of season
• 26 club games, 2 goals, in 2008/09; 4/2 in UCL (2 goals in 3-1 at Liverpool)
• 40 club games, 1 goal in 2010/11 League & Cup double win; 6/0 in UCL
• 55 games, 5 goals, for both OFK (2003-06), Lokomotiv (2006-08)
• Silver medal at 2006 UEFA Under-21 finals; all 3 games (270 mins) at 2010 WC
• 1st cap on 08.06.05 v Italy; 34 caps, 4 goals
3
Ashley COLE
DEFENDER
20.12.1980
ENGLISH
176 CM / 66 KG
Former clubs: Arsenal FC, Crystal Palace FC, Arsenal FC
• Left-back from Arsenal ‘School of Excellence’; signed on 31.08.06
• Exactly 400 career club games for Arsenal and Chelsea; 16 goals
• 45 UCL games (1 goal v Kyiv) for Arsenal; 31/0 for Chelsea 2006-10
• Record 6 FA Cup wins (3 Arsenal, 3 Chelsea); 3 Premier League titles
• 1st senior cap on 28.03.01 v Albania; 82 caps, no goals
• 5 games at 2002, 2006 World Cups, 4 at 2010 World Cup, EURO 2004
5
Mickaël ESSIEN
MIDFIELDER
03.12.1982
GHANAIAN
177 CM / 85 KG
Former clubs: Liberty FC, SC Bastia, Olympique Lyonnais
• Moved to Bastia in 2000; league debut on 30.09.00; joined Lyon in 2003
• Signed in 2005 after 3 French league wins 2004 & 2005; new contract to 2015
• 116 Premier games, 14 goals; 57/10 in UCL career
• 3rd at World U-17 Cup 1999; African Nations Cup runner-up 2001
• 51 caps; 3 games at 2006 World Cup; father played for Ghana
• Injured on 08.12.09 v APOEL in UCL, missed rest of season & World Cup
7
RAMIRES Santos do Nascimento
MIDFIELDER
24.03.1987
BRAZILIAN
Former clubs: Joinville EC, Cruzeiro EC, SL Benfica
180 CM / 72 KG
• Signed on 13.08.10 on 4-year contract from Benfica
• 2009/10 League (26 games, 4 goals) & League Cup in only season at Benfica
• Joined Benfica on 22.05.09 after 62 club games; 10 goals, for Cruzeiro 2007-09
• 12 UEL games, no goals, in 2009/10
• 1st senior cap on 06.06.09 v Uruguay; 2009 Confederations Cup winner
• 16 caps; 4 games (105 mins) at 2010 World Cup
Chelsea FC
8
Frank LAMPARD
MIDFIELDER
20.06.1978
ENGLISH
Former clubs: West Ham United FC, Swansea City FC,
West Ham United FC
184 CM / 88 KG
• Signed in June 2001 from West Ham; 2005 Footballer of Year
• 473 Chelsea games, 157 goals; after 196/38 at West Ham
• 3 Premier League, 3 FA Cups, 2 League Cup medals with Chelsea
• 71 UCL games, 19 goals; 1st cap on 10.10.99 v Belgium; 82 caps, 20 goals
• 4 games at EURO 2004 (3 goals), 5 at 2006 World Cup, 4 at 2010 World Cup
• Father Frank played 661 club games, 22 goals, for West Ham 1967-84
10
Yossi BENAYOUN
MIDFIELDER
05.05.1980
ISRAELI
177 CM / 66 KG
Former clubs: Hapoel Be’er Sheva FC, AFC Ajax, Hapoel Be’er Sheva FC,
Maccabi Haifa FC, Real Racing Club, West Ham United FC, Liverpool FC
• Signed on 03.07.10; 126 club games, 28 goals, for Liverpool; 72/8 at West Ham
• Trained with Ajax academy aged 15 but returned home
• 101 Liga games at Racing, 21 goals, from 2002-05
• 1st cap on 18.11.98 v Portugal, 78 caps, 20 goals
11
Didier DROGBA
FORWARD
11.03.1978
IVORY COAST
189 CM / 91 KG
Former clubs: Le Mans UC 72, EA Guingamp, Olympique de Marseille
• Moved to France at 5, gave up football at 15 for a year; uncle played in Div 2
• Joined Chelsea in July 2004; 260 games, 131 goals (2004-10)
• 3 League & FA Cups, 2 League Cups; has scored in six finals at Wembley
• PL top scorer in 2006/07 (20); 2009/10 (29); 60/31 in UCL; 55/26 with Chelsea
• 1st cap on 08.09.02 v South Africa; 71 caps, 42 goals; 2 games at 2006 World Cup
• 3 games (goal v Brazil) at 2010 World Cup; African Footballer of Year 2006, 09
12
Jon MIKEL Obi
MIDFIELDER
22.04.1987
NIGERIAN
188 CM / 86 KG
Former clubs: Plateau United, Ajax Cape Town, SFK Lyn Oslo
• Played for Plateau aged 15 in 2003, then moved briefly to South Africa
• Joined Lyn in 2005; Chelsea competed with Man Utd for his signature in 2006
• 159 Chelsea club games, 2 goals (both in 2006/07); 26/0 in UCL
• Premier Championship medal 2010, FA Cup wins 2007, 2009, 2010
• 2005 World U-20 Championship finalist; 14 senior caps since 17.08.05
• Missed 2010 World Cup, knee surgery in May 2010
15
Florent MALOUDA
MIDFIELDER
13.06.1980
FRENCH
181 CM / 73 KG
Former clubs: LB Châteauroux, EA Guingamp, Olympique Lyonnais
• Born at Cayenne, Guyana; league debut at Châteauroux in 1998
• Team-mate of Drogba at Guingamp and Essien at Lyon;
• 134/25 for OL (2003/07); 4 title wins; Ligue 1 Player 2006/07
• 4-year contract with Chelsea in 2007; extended to 2013; 85/20 in Premier League
• 65/7 in 7 UCL; 8/0 last season; 1st cap on 17.11.04 v Poland; 57 caps, 4 goals
• Played in 2006 WC final; 3 games in 2010 (only French goal); 2 at EURO 2008
17
José BOSINGWA da Silva
MIDFIELDER
24.08.1982
PORTUGUESE
183 CM / 75 KG
Former clubs: Fornos de Algodres, SC Freamunde, Boavista FC, FC Porto
• Born in Mbandaka (Congo); joined Boavista in 2001; moved to FC Porto 2003
• 39 UCL games with Porto, no goals; 8/0 in 2003/04 win (unused in final)
• 148 league games, 3 goals, 4 title wins at Porto; signed for Chelsea in May 2008
• 56 Chelsea games, 2 goals in 2008-10; 10/0 in UCL; FA Cup win 2009
• Knee injury at Villa on 17.10.09, missed rest of 2009/10 season and World Cup
• 1st of 23 caps v Belgium on 02.06.07; UEFA All-Star Squad at EURO 2008
18
Yuri ZHIRKOV
MIDFIELDER
20.08.1983
RUSSIAN
Former clubs: FC Spartak Tambov, CSKA Moskva
185 CM / 75 KG
• Signed on 08.07.09 from CSKA on three-year contract
• 26 club games in 2009/10 League and Cup double win, no goals; 4/0 in UCL
• Joined CSKA on 22.08.2001; 139 games, 15 goals; won 2005 UEFA Cup medal
• Won Russian League in 2006, 2006; Cup in 2005, 2006, 2008
• 1st of 34 caps v Italy in 2005; selected for EURO 2008 Team of the Tournament
19
PAULO Renato Rebocho FERREIRA
DEFENDER
18.01.1979
PORTUGUESE
183 CM / 76 KG
Former clubs: Alcabideche, Cascais, GD Estoril-Praia, Vitória FC Setúbal,
FC Porto
• Joined Setubal’s 2nd team in 2000; Div 1 debut in 2001; moved to Porto in 2002
• Medals in League, Cup, UEFA Cup in 2003; League, UCL (every minute) in 2004
• Joined Chelsea 2004; 170 games, 1 goal (v Blackburn in League Cup on 02.12.09)
• 20/1 in 2009/10 League and Cup double win; third League title with Chelsea
• 39 UCL games; 1st of 62 caps on 07.09.02 v England;
• 2 games at EURO 2004; 3 at 2006 World Cup; 4 at EURO 2008, 1 at 2010 WC
21
Salomon KALOU
FORWARD
05.08.1985
IVORY COAST
186 CM / 79 KG
Former clubs: ASEC Abidjan, Feyenoord, Excelsior, Feyenoord
• 35 goals in 69 games for Feyenoord from 2003/06 (15/31 in 2005/06)
• Joined Chelsea in May 2006; 172 games, 38 goals; 36/5 in UCL
• Declined Dutch nationality in 2006, opting for Ivory Coast
• 1st senior cap on 06.02.07 v Guinea; 35 caps, 11 goals
• 3 games at 2010 WC, goal v N Korea; brother Bonaventure played at 2006 WC
22
Ross TURNBULL
GOALKEEPER
04.01.1985
ENGLISH
193 CM / 85 KG
Former clubs: Middlesbrough FC, Darlington FC, Barnsley FC,
Bradford City AFC, Barnsley FC, Crewe Alexandra FC,
Cardiff City FC, Middlesbrough FC
• Signed 4-year contract on 04.01.09 after 27 PL games for Middlesbrough 2006-09
• 2 Premier, 1 League Cup, 2 UCL games (APOEL & Inter) in 2009/10
• Middlesbrough debut on 03.05.06 v Bolton; 22 Premier games 2008/09
• 63 lower league games on loan for 5 clubs from 2003-07
• England Under-20 international at 2003 FIFA World Cup
Chelsea FC
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Daniel STURRIDGE
FORWARD
01.09.1989
Former clubs: Manchester City FC
ENGLISH
188 CM / 76 KG
• Signed on 03.07.09 from Manchester City on four-year contract
• 12 games, 1 goal, in 09/10 title win; 3 goals in 4 games in FA Cup win; 2/0 in UCL
• City debut on 03.02.07 v Reading, totalled 32 club games, 5 goals, at City
• City Young Player of Year 2008/09; 4 goals in 26 games; 8 UEFA Cup games
• Played for England at Under-17, Under-19, Under-20 levels
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John TERRY
DEFENDER
07.12.1980
ENGLISH
187 CM / 90 KG
Former clubs: Chelsea FC, Nottingham Forest FC, Chelsea FC
• Debut as sub v Aston Villa in League Cup on 26.10.98; contract to 2012
• 457 Chelsea games, 38 goals; 3 Leagues, 2 League Cup, 3 FA Cup medals
• Player of Year 2001; Players’ Player of Year 2005; captain of 2010 double
• 1st cap on 03.06.03 v S&M; 64 caps (28 as captain), 6 goals
• 3 games at EURO 2004, 5 at 2006 World Cup, 4 at 2010 World Cup
• 69 UCL games, 6 goals (4 in 2004/05; 2 in 2008/09)
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ALEX Rodrigo Días da Costa
DEFENDER
17.06.1982
BRAZILIAN
Former clubs: Santos FC, PSV Eindhoven
188 CM / 92 KG
• Signed in 2004, loaned to PSV 2004-07, returned in August 2007
• Free-scoring defender; 20 in 103 games for Santos 2002-04
• League winner with Santos in 2002, PSV in 2004/05, 05/06, 06/07, Chelsea 09/10
• 26 UCL games for PSV, 4 goals; hit winner + own goal v Arsenal in 2006/07
• 106 Chelsea games, 8 goals; 17/2 UCL for Chelsea; 45/6 in UEFA competitions
• 2007 Copa América winner; 17 caps
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Patrick VAN AANHOLT
GOALKEEPER
29.08.1990
DUTCH
175 CM / 70 KG
Former clubs: PSV Eindhoven, Chelsea FC, Coventry City FC,
Newcastle United FC
• Returned from loan spells at Coventry City and Newcastle United
• Made Chelsea debut on 24.03.10 at Portsmouth (5-0)
• League debut with Coventry on 09.08.09; 20 league games, no goals
• Joined Newcastle on 29.01.10; 7 league games, no goals
• Netherlands at youth level, current national Under-21 squad
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Nicolas ANELKA
FORWARD
14.03.1979
FRENCH
185 CM / 77 KG
Former clubs: Paris Saint-Germain FC, Arsenal FC, Real Madrid CF,
Liverpool FC, Manchester City FC, Fenerbahçe SK, Bolton Wanderers FC
• Signed during 2007/08 on 3½-year contract; extended from summer 2010
• Won league titles with Arsenal (1998), Fenerbahçe (2005), Chelsea (2010)
• Career total of 471 club games, 165 goals, in 4 countries
• 54 UCL games, 13 goals; 2000 UCL medal with Real; 78/21 in UEFA games
• 121 Chelsea games, 42 goals; missed penalty in 2008 UCL final shoot-out
• 1st of 69 caps on 22.04.98 v Sweden; 14 goals; 5 games in EURO 2000 win
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Henrique HILÁRIO Alves Sampaio
GOALKEEPER
21.10.1975
PORTUGUESE
189 CM / 88 KG
Former clubs: FC Porto, CF Estrela da Amadora, FC Porto, SC Varzim,
FC Porto, A Académica de Coimbra, CD Nacional
• Signed in 2006 as No. 3 keeper; reserve keeper at Porto 1997-2003
• Extended contract to 2011 on 02.07.09
• 36 Chelsea career games, 4 in UCL
• 16 UCL games; played 1 in 2007/08, none in 2008/09, 1 in 2009/10 (v Inter)
• 170 Portuguese 1st Division games, 22 for Porto; former Under-21 international
• 1st senior cap on 03.03.10 v China (sub)
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Jeffrey BRUMA
DEFENDER
13.11.1991
Former clubs: Feyenoord
DUTCH
186 CM / 76 KG
• Joined Chelsea academy in summer 2007 aged 15
• First team debut on 24.11.09 v Blackburn; 3 club games in 2009/10 season
• 2010 FA Youth Cup winners medal; club’s first success since 1961
• Netherlands at Under-19 and Under-21 levels
• Won 1st senior cap on 11.08.10 v Ukraine
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Gael KAKUTA
FORWARD
21.06.1991
Former clubs: RC Lens
FRENCH
171 CM / 66 KG
• Chelsea academy from 2007, Academy Player of Year 2008 (24 games, 12 goals)
• First team debut on 21.11.09 v Wolves (4-0); 4 club games in 2009/10 season
• Youngest Chelsea player to play in UCL on 08.12.09 as starter v APOEL (2-2)
• Played for France at 3 age-levels to Under-19
• 5 games, 2 goals, gold medal at 2010 UEFA U-19 finals
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Fabio BORINI
FORWARD
23.09.1991
Former clubs: Bologna FC
ITALIAN
181 CM / 70 KG
• Chelsea academy from 2007, Reserves top scorer in 2008/09 with 10 goals
• First team debut on 20.09.09 v Tottenham; 8 club games in 2009/10 season
• 4 Premier games in 2009/10 title win; 2 in FA Cup success; UCL debut v APOEL
• Played for Italy at four age-levels, Under-21 debut on 13.11.09 v Hungary
• Captain of Italy at 2010 UEFA Under-19 Championship
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CFR 1907 Cluj
Founded: 1907
Address: Str. Romulus Vuia no 23
RO-400214 Cluj-Napoca
Romania
CLUB HONOURS
2008, 2010
National Cup (3)
2008, 2009, 2010
2009, 2010
Telephone: +40 - 26 459 88 31
Telefax:
+40 - 26 459 88 42
E-mail:
club@cfr1907.ro
Website: www.cfr1907.ro
CFR 1907 Cluj
GENERAL INFORMATION
Managing Director: Răzvan Zamfir
Press Officer:
Tudor Pop
Captain:
Ricardo Cadu
Club Members:
Registrations currently
being accepted
Supporters Clubs: 6 (some 50,000 fans
worldwide)
Other sports:
None
PRESIDENT
CLUB RECORDS
Iuliu Paul MUREŞAN
Date of Birth:
01.02.1954
in Maramures
Date of Election:
01.04.2002
Most Appearances:
Marius Bretan - 199 matches (1970-76)
Most Goals:
Mihai Adam - 47 in 114 matches (1972-76)
STADIUM – DR. CONSTANTIN RADULESCU
Floodlight:
1,600 lux
(v Chelsea FC in UCL
on 01.10.2008)
Size of Pitch:
105m x 68m
HEAD COACH – Sorin CÂRŢU
Date of Birth: 12.11.1955 in Cornu
Nationality: Romanian
Player:
CSŞ Craiova (1968-73) FC Universitatea Craiova (1973-89)
Electroputere Craiova (on loan 1974-76 & 1986-88)
7 appearances for the national team
283 appearances / 107 goals in the Romanian 1st Division
Romanian Championship Winner 1974, 1980, 1981
Romanian Cup Winner 1977, 1978, 1981, 1983
Coach:
FC Universitatea Craiova (1988-93) FC Electroputere
Craiova * (1993) Romanian Under-21 National Team
(1993-95) FC Rapid Bucureşti (1995) FC Universitatea
Craiova (1995-96) Extensiv Craiova * (1997)
Veria FC (1997-98) Extensiv Craiova * (1998-2002)
FC Universitatea Craiova (2002-03) FC Otelul Galati
(2004) FC Argeş Piteşti (2005-06) FC Timişoara (2006)
AFC Progresul Bucureşti (2006-07) CS Dacia Mioveni
(2007-08) CS Pandurii Târgu Jiu (2008-10) CFR 1907 Cluj
(since 13.09.2010) * Today known as FC Caracel
Romanian Championship Winner 1991
Romanian Cup Winner 1991
CFR 1907 Cluj
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NUNO CLARO Simões Coimbra
GOALKEEPER
07.01.1977
PORTUGUESE
186 CM / 83 KG
Former clubs: Académico de Viseu, Vitória SC Guimarães, AD Fafe,
FC Paços de Ferreira, Vitória SC Guimarães, CD Trofense, Gondomar SC,
Moreirense SC, SL Nelas, FC Paços de Ferreira
• Much-travelled goalkeeper joined Cluj for the 2007/08 season
• Has spent most of his career in lower division clubs in Portugal
• 13 Div 1 games for Moreirense in 2003-05
• Two Romanian titles, three cups, two super cups
• 52/0 for Cluj; 1/0 in 2008/09 UCL (v Chelsea)
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Anthony da Silva ‘TONY’
DEFENDER
20.12.1980
FRENCH/PORTUGUESE 175 CM / 70 KG
Former clubs: GDRC Os Sandinenses, CD Chaves, CF Estrela Amadora
• Joined Cluj in 2006/07 winter break
• French-born Portuguese defender has won 7 trophies with Cluj
• 84/1 in Div 1; 4/0 in UCL 2008/09
• After 4 seasons with Div 2 Chaves; played 1½ seasons in Div 1 at Amadora
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Cristian Calin PANIN
DEFENDER
09.06.1978
Former clubs: FCM UT Arad
ROMANIAN
180 CM / 73 KG
• Signed for Cluj in the summer 2004
• 7 seasons at hometown UTA Arad, including 2002/03 in Div 1 (25 games)
• Cluj veteran with 6 seasons at the club; 141/5 in Div 1;
• 9/0 in 2005/06 Intertoto Cup (reached final)
• 4/0 in UCL 2008/09; 8/0 in UEL last season
• 1st of 2 Romanian caps on 19.11.2008 v Georgia
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Gabriel Stelian MUREŞAN
DEFENDER/MIDFIELDER 18.03.1982 ROMANIAN 188 CM / 78 KG
Former clubs: Mobila Sovata, Gaz Metan Medias, CF Gloria 1922 Bistrita
• Joined Cluj in summer 2007 after 2 seasons at Gloria Bistrita
• Totals 122 league games, 15 goals; 28/2 last season for Cluj
• 6/0 in UCL 2008/09, played full 540 minutes
• Euro debut 1-3 v Anorthosis on 16.08.2007
• 1st of 2 senior caps on 02.06.2007 v Slovenia
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Emil Cosmin DICĂ
MIDFIELDER
17.07.1982
ROMANIAN
179 CM / 72 KG
Former clubs: FC Argeş Piteşti, Pandurii Târgu-Jiu, Internaţional Piteşti,
Dacia Mioveni, AFC Rapid Bucureşti
• On loan to Pandurii International; signed for Cluj prior to 2009/10 season
• 16/1 last season, 113/4 before for Arges and Rapid in Div 1
• First league title in 2009/10; 3 cup wins (2 with Rapid, 1 with Cluj)
• European debut back in 2005/06 UEFA Cup for Rapid (quarter-finalist)
• 2 caps at end of 2009/10 brought total to 32/9
CFR 1907 Cluj
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Kisoka Jeadot ‘Dominique’ KIVUVU
MIDFIELDER
16.09.1987
DUTCH/ANGOLAN
187 CM / 87 KG
Former clubs: Neerlandia/SLTO, Stormvogels Telstar, NEC Nijmegen
• Amsterdam-born Angolan international; signed for Cluj in June 2010
• 75/1 in Dutch Div 1 for NEC
• Played for Dutch Under-20 and Under-21 national teams
• Opted to represent Angola; 1st of 5 caps on 05.09.09 v Senegal
• Missed the 2010 Cup of Nations
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Lacina TRAORÉ
FORWARD
20.08.1990
IVORY COAST
Former clubs: ASEC Mimosas, Stade d’Abidjan
201 CM / 85 KG
• Giant forward joined Cluj during winter break 2008/09
• Started at famous ASEC academy; Div 1 debut at 17 for Stade d’Abidjan
• 6/1 in first season, 25/6 in 2009/10 for Cluj
• 8/1 in UEL last season, scoring v FC København
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Roberto DE ZERBI
MIDFIELDER
06.06.1979
ITALIAN
176 CM / 70 KG
Former clubs: AC Lumezzane, AC Milan, AC Monza, Calcio Padova,
Calcio Como, Calcio Padova, US Avellino, Calcio Lecco 1912, US Foggia,
AC Arezzo, Calcio Catania, SSC Napoli, Brescia Calcio, US Avellino
• Signed for 3 years on transfer deadline day; spent spring 2010 at Cluj on loan
• 3 years at AC Milan academy followed by spells at 10 Italian clubs
• In 2007/08, 3 games in Serie A for Napoli; rest of career in Serie B, C1 and C2
• 1 Intertoto-Cup, 1 UEFA Cup match for Napoli in 2008
• Joined Cluj on loan in March 2010; 4 games last season
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Tomás COSTA
MIDFIELDER
30.01.1985
ARGENTINIAN
Former clubs: CA Rosario Central, FC Porto
186 CM / 75 KG
• Joined on 31 August 2010 on loan from FC Porto
• Moved to Europe in May 2008; 47 league games, 3 goals for Rosario
• 22 games, 1 goal in 2008/09 Portuguese title win; 19/1 (only 5 starts) last season
• 8 of 10 UCL games in 2008/09, no goals; 3 games last season
• Last appearance for Porto on 16.05.2010; won Portugues Cup
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Călin Rafael TIUT
GOALKEEPER
02.01.1992
Former clubs: None
ROMANIAN
187 CM / 80 KG
• Product of Cluj youth academy; started football at 7
• Yet to make a first team debut; first choice at reserves since 2008
• Former Romanian Under-17 international
• Considers Barcelona’s Victor Valdez as his idol
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Felice PICCOLO
DEFENDER
27.08.1983
ITALIAN
187 CM / 83 KG
Former clubs: Juventus, AS Lucchese, Calcio Como, Reggina Calcio,
S.S. Lazio, Juventus, Empoli FC, AC Chievo Verona
• Signed from Empoli in June after successful 3-month loan
• 10 games in title-winning 2009/10
• Product of Juventus youth system; never played for the first team in Serie A
• 7 matches for Juve in Serie B; on loan in Lucchese, Calcio, Lazio, Chievo
• 29/0 in Serie A for Reggina, Lazio and Empoli; former youth & U-21 international
• 2 UEFA Cup matches, 1 goal for Empoli in 2007/08
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HUGO da Silva ALCANTARA
DEFENDER
28.07.1979
BRAZILIAN
190 CM / 85 KG
Former clubs: CE Dom Bosco, CE Operário Varzeagrandense, Berga EC,
Botafogo FR, EC Coritiba, Vitória FC Setúbal,
A. Académica Coimbra, Legia Warszawa, CF Os Belenenses
• Central defender; moved to Europe in 2001, 4 seasons at Vitória
• Won Portuguese Cup in 2005 (1-0 v Benfica in final)
• Spell at Académica before move to Poland in 2006
• Totals 134/5 in Portuguese Div 1; joined Cluj in June 2008; last season 22/3
• 1 game in 2008/09 UCL, 90 mins v Chelsea
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RAFAEL Bastos
MIDFIELDER
01.01.1985
BRAZILIAN
185 CM / 75 KG
Former clubs: EC Bahia, Angra dos Reis EC, EC Bahia, Cruzeiro EC,
CF Os Belenenses, CD Nacional Madeira, EC Vitória,
Consadole Sapporo, SC Braga
• Signed in July 2010 after being released by Braga; much-travelled player
• Played seasons 2007/08 (Belenenses on loan), 2008/09 (Nacional) in Portugal
• Returned to Brazil, but moved to Japan’s Div 2 in 2009
• Joined Braga in January 2010; 8 appearances (1 start)
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Juan Emanuel CULIO
MIDFIELDER
30.08.1983
ARGENTINIAN
176 CM / 75 KG
Former clubs: CSD Flandria, CA Almagro, CA Independiente,
CA Racing Club, CD La Serena
• Moved from Argentina to La Serena; 19 games, 2 goals in Apertura 2007
• Joined in July 2007 from Chilean Div 1
• 89 games, 3 goals in 3 seasons, winning 2 leagues, 3 cups, 2 super cups
• UEFA Cup debut v Anorthosis (1-3) on 16.08.2007
• 6/2 (full 540 mins) in UCL 2008/09
• Scored twice in club UCL debut; 2-1 win over Roma
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Ricardo Manuel Ferreira Sousa ‘CADÚ’
DEFENDER
21.12.1981
PORTUGUESE
181 CM / 79 KG
Former clubs: Aliados FC, Gondomar SC, FC Paços de Ferreira,
FC Boavista
• Signed in summer 2006; league, cup double winner in 2007/08 & 2009/10
• 4 seasons in Portuguese Div 1 with 2 clubs; finished 6th 3 times
• Scored title-winning pen v Universitatea in last game 2007/08
• Scored decisive penalty in Cup final shoot-out 2010 v Vaslui
• 100/11 in Div 1; Euro debut v Anorthosis 16.08.2007
• Full 540 mins (6/0) in UCL 2008/09; 5/0 in UEL last season
CFR 1907 Cluj
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Sergiu NEGRUT
FORWARD
01.04.1993
Former clubs: None
ROMANIAN
182 CM / 70 KG
• Basically Cluj’s own product; joined from Zoltan Ivansuc school at 14
• Invited to first team training in the pre-season this summer
• Yet to make a first team debut; 35 goals in youth league 2009/10
• Romanian youth international
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Ioan HORA
MIDFIELDER
21.08.1988
ROMANIAN
181 CM / 76 KG
Former clubs: CSS Oradea, FCM UT Arad, CF Gloria 1922 Bistrita
• Signed this summer, prior to 2010/11 season
• Oradea-born; league debut at 17 for UTA
• Helped team to promotion from Div 2 in 2005/06
• 2 seasons each in Div 1 with UTA and Gloria, totals 88/8
• Former Romanian youth; now Under-21 international
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Leonardo Henrique ‘LEO VELOSO’
DEFENDER
29.05.1987
BRAZILIAN
Former clubs: Clube Atletico Mineiro, Willem II
180 CM / 72 KG
• Joined Cluj in February 2010
• 10 matches in title-winning 2009/10 season
• Moved to Europe in 2007; Dutch Div 1 debut on 30.08.2008 in a 2-1 win over Ajax
• 40/0 in Div 1 for Willem II in two seasons
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Ionut Alin RADA
DEFENDER
06.07.1982
ROMANIAN
190 CM / 83 KG
Former clubs: Universitatea Craiova, AS Rocar Bucureşti,
AFC Rapid Bucureşti, FC National Bucureşti,
FC Steaua Bucureşti, CS Otopeni, Al-Nasr SC
• Signed on 11 June 2010 for three years; following 6-month spell at Al-Nasr (UAE)
• Regular in Romanian Div 1 since 2000/01; 173/7 in Div1
• Runner-up with Rapid in 05/06, with Steaua in 07/08; Cup winner with Rapid
• 6/0 (all 540 mins) in UCL 2007/08; 6/0 (full 540 mins) in UEL 2009/10
• 2 caps for Romania in 2003-04; debut on 20.08.2003 v Ukraine
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EMMANUEL KONÉ
MIDFIELDER
31.12.1986
IVORY COAST
175 CM / 70 KG
Former clubs: ASEC Mimosas, FC International Curtea de Arges
• Joined during transfer window in January 2008
• Spent first 6 months in reserve team; Div 1 debut for Cluj 08.01.2008
• 2009/10 season on loan to International; 30/4 in Div 1
• 13 caps, debut v Madagascar on 08.06.2008 in 2010 World Cup qualifier
• Quarter-finalist at Beijing Olympics 2008 (3 games); unused at 2010 WC finals
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ANSELMO RAMON Alves Erculano
FORWARD
23.06.1988
BRAZILIAN
176 CM / 60 KG
Former clubs: Cruzeiro EC, EC Bahia, EC Itaúna, AD Cabofriense,
Kashiwa Reysol, Rio Branco EC, Avai FC
• Signed a one-year deal with Cluj on 26.08.2010
• Originally from Cruzeiro; then spent 5 years on loan to six clubs
• Brazilian Div 1 debut this season with Avai (4 matches, no goals)
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Saša BJELANOVIĆ
FORWARD
11.06.1979
CROATIAN/ITALIAN
188 CM / 80 KG
Former clubs: NK Zadar, NK Dinamo Zagreb, NK Istra Pula,
NK Varteks Varaždin, Calcio Como, AC Chievo Verona, Perugia Calcio,
Genoa CFC, US Lecce, Ascoli Calcio 1898, Torino FC, Vicenza Calcio
• Signed in June 2010 from Vicenza; played for 8 different Italian clubs since 2002
• For Perugia only in Intertoto 2003; 125/22 in Serie A, 115/32 in Serie B
• Div 1 debut for NK Zadar at 17; 128/49 in Croatian Div 1; 2nd best scorer 2001/02
• 1/8-finalist at FIFA Under-20 Championships 1999
• Only senior cap on 09.02.2005 v Israel; 16 mins in a 3-3 friendly
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Eduard Cornel STANCIOIU
GOALKEEPER
03.03.1981
ROMANIAN
Former clubs: Sportul Studentesc Bucureşti
183 CM / 75 KG
• Moved to Cluj before the 2006/07 season
• Bucharest-born keeper; 8 seasons for local Sportul Studentesc
• Totalled 156 Div 1 games at start of current season, incl 67 for Cluj
• 5 games in 2008/09 UCL, incl clean sheet v Chelsea
• Only senior cap on 31.05.2008 v Montenegro as 77th-minute sub
66
EDIMAR Curitiba Fraga
DEFENDER
21.05.1986
BRAZILIAN
180 CM / 70 KG
Former clubs: EC Cruzeiro, Guarani FC, Tupi FC, Ipatinga FC, SC Braga
• Joined in summer 2009 on loan
• Originally from Cruzeiro, but never played for the first team
• Loan spells at five different clubs, incl for Braga in 2008/09; 3/1 in Portuguese Div 1
• Last season 16/0 for Cluj; Euro debut 1-1 in Sarajevo 20.08.2009
99
Ferdinando SFORZINI
FORWARD
04.12.1984
ITALIAN
193 CM / 84 KG
Former clubs: S.S. Lazio Roma, US Sassuolo Calci, Udinese Calcio,
Hellas Verona FC, Modena FC, Vicenza Calcio,
Ravenna Calcio, US Grosseto FC, AS Avellino 1912, AS Bari
• Joined Cluj in August on loan from Udinese
• Cluj is his eighth consecutive loan club
• Signed for Udinese in June 2005, but has yet to make first team debut
• 6 loan-spells at Serie B clubs resulted in 130 games, 31 goals
• Last season at Bari in Serie A; 8 games, no goals
CFR 1907 Cluj
FC CFR 1907 Cluj
FC Unirea Urziceni
SC Vaslui
FC Steaua Bucureşti
FC Timisoara
FC Dinamo 1948 Bucureşti
FC Rapid Bucuresti
FC Otelul Galati
FC Brasov
CS Gaz Metan Medias
CF Gloria 1922 Bistrita
FC Universitatea Craiova
FC Astra Ploiesti
FC International Curtea de Arges
CS Pandurii Lignitul Targu Jiu
FC Politehnica Iasi
FC Ceahlaul Piatra Neamt
FC Unirea Alba Iulia
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ACS Victoria Branesti, FC Sportul Studentesc Bucureşti, FCM Targu Mures,
Universitatea Cluj
CS Pandurii Lignitul Targu Jiu, FC Politehnica Iasi, FC Ceahlaul Piatra Neamt,
FC Unirea Alba Iulia
Andrei Cristea (FC Dinamo 1948 Bucureşti) 15
Pantelis Kapetanos (FC Steaua Bucureşti) 15
FC CFR 1907 Cluj - SC Vaslui 0-0 (FC CFR 1907 Cluj win 5-4 on penalties)
FC CFR 1907 Cluj - FC Unirea Urziceni 4-2
23.07.10 (A)
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06.08.10 (A)
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20.08.10 (A)
27.08.10 (H)
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FC Universitatea Craiova
FC Victoria Branesti
FC Timisoara
FC Astra Ploesti
FC Sportul Studentesc
FC International Curtea de Arges
FC Rapid Bucureşti
FCM Targu Mures
CFM Universitatea Cluj
FC Brasov
FC Vaslui
FC Unirea Urziceni
FC Otelul Galati
FC Dinamo Bucureşti
ACF Gloria 1922 Bistrita
CS Gaz Metan Medias
FC Steaua Bucureşti
03.12.10 (H)
10.12.10 (A)
Fixtures for the second half of the to be announced during the winter break
Hapoel Tel-Aviv FC
Founded: 03.04.1927
Address: P.O. Box 8402
Halohamim Street 15
IL61084 Tel-Aviv
Israel
CLUB HONOURS
1934, 1935, 1938, 1940, 1943, 1957, 1966,
1969, 1981, 1986, 1988, 2000, 2010
National Cup (13)
1928, 1934, 1937, 1938, 1939, 1961, 1972,
1983, 1999, 2000, 2006, 2007, 2010
UEFA Interto Cup (1)
2002
Asian Championship (1)
1967
Telephone: +972 3 682 1275
Telefax:
+972 3 682 7722
E-mail:
info@hapoelta-fc.co.il
Website: www.hapoelta-fc.co.il
Hapoel Tel-Aviv FC
GENERAL INFORMATION
Chief Executive: Gavriel Katzra
Chairman:
Amir Lubin
Press Officer: Geva Telem
Captains:
Valeed Badeer
Gil Vermouth
PRESIDENT
Club Members: 9,500 season ticket
holders
Supporters:
Other Sports: None
CLUB RECORDS
Shimon HAREL
Eliezer TABIB
Date of Birth:
12.05.1955
in Tel-Aviv
Date of Election:
01.06.2006
Date of Birth:
24.01.1966 in Kfar Saba
Date of Election:
01.06.2010
Most Appearances:
Yacov Eqhoiz - 484 (1974-92)
Most Goals:
Shyie Faigenbaum - 131 (1964-79)
STADIUM – BLOOMFIELD
Floodlight:
1,400 lux
(v Macabbi
Tel-Aviv FC
on 10.05.2010)
Size of Pitch:
105m x 68m
HEAD COACH – Eli GUTMAN
Date of Birth: 24.02.1958 in Haifa
Nationality: Israeli
Player:
Beitar Netanya FC (1979-80) Macabbi Neve Shaanan
(1980-84) Maccabi Kiryat Bialik FC (1984-85)
Coach:
Maccabi Kiryat Bialik FC (1985-86) Bitar Haifa FC
(1986-87) Maccabi Tirat Carmel FC (1988-89) Maccabi
Tamra FC (1989-90) Maccabi Haifa (Assistant: 1990-92)
Hapoel Zafririm Holon FC (1992-93) Maccabi Herzliya FC
(1994-95) Hapoel Beit Shean FC (1995) Hapoel Beer
Sheva FC (1996-97) Hapoel Haifa FC (1997-2000)
Beitar Jerusalem FC (2000-01) Hapoel Petach Tikva
(2001-02) Hapoel Haifa FC (2002-03) Hapoel Beer
Sheva FC (2003-04) Enosis Neon Paralimni FC (2004-06)
Maccabi Netanya FC (2006-07) AEL Limassol FC (2007)
Hapoel Tel-Aviv FC (2007-current).
Israeli Championship Winner 1999, 2010
Israeli Cup Winner 1997, 2010
1
Vincent ENYEAMA
GOALKEEPER
29.08.1982
NIGERIAN
Former clubs: Enyimba FC, Bnei Yehuda FC
183 CM / 84 KG
• Signed in summer 2007 after 2 seasons with city neighbours Bnei Yehuda
• 2009 Israeli league Footballer of the Year
• Joined list of UCL keepers to have scored; pen v Salzburg on 18.08.10
• One game at 2002 WC; all 3 in 2010; 3 African Nations finals (2002, 2006, 2010)
• 1st of 58 caps on 04.05.02 v Kenya; 32 UEFA club games, 2 goals
3
DOOGLAS da Silva
DEFENDER
07.03.1984
BRAZILIAN
185 CM / 82 KG
Former clubs: CA Atlético Paranaense, Hapoel Kfar Saba FC
• Joined in summer 2008 after 4 seasons with Hapoel Kfar Saba
• Had played in Brazilian top flight for Atlético in 2003/04 season
• Missed one league game in past two seasons for club
• 24 UEFA club games, 2 goals; all 6 UCL qualifiers 2010-11
4
Dani BONDARV
DEFENDER
07.02.1987
ISRAELI
178 CM / 75 KG
Former clubs: Hapoel Tel-Aviv FC, Ironi Kiryat Shmona FC,
Hapoel Tel-Aviv FC
• Joined club in youth section aged 12
• Born in former USSR; came to Israel aged 5
• First team squad from summer 2006 under coach Itzhak Stum
• On loan to Ironi; missed the 2008/09 season through injury
• 20 UEFA club games; full national squad from August 2010
6
Bevan FRANSMAN
DEFENDER
31.10.1983
SOUTH AFRICAN
190 CM / 81 KG
Former clubs: Western Province United, Royal Excelsior Mouscron,
Kaizer Chiefs FC, Moroka Swallows FC, Maccabi Netanya FC
• Signed on 12.06.10 after 2 seasons with Maccabi; 62 games, 5 goals
• Had played alongside team-mates Shechter and Ben Dayan at Netanya
• 2008 African Nations Cup squad; provisional squad only for 2010 World Cup
• 9 UEFA club games; 1st of 15 caps in 2005 when at Kaiser Chiefs
7
Yossi SHIVHON
MIDFIELDER
22.03.1982
ISRAELI
176 CM / 73 KG
Former clubs: Hapoel Petah-Tikva FC, Maccabi Tel-Aviv FC
• Arrived in summer 2010 after over 100 games for both his previous clubs
• 148 league games for first club, 22 goals; 118/40 for Maccabi Tel-Aviv
• 1st of two caps on 17.08.05 v Poland at Kiev
Hapoel Tel-Aviv FC
9
Etey SHECHTER
FORWARD
22.02.1987
ISRAELI
179 CM / 72 KG
Former clubs: Hapoel Nazareth Illit FC, Maccabi Netanya FC
• Joined club on 29.07.09 on 5-year contract
• Runner-up on league scoring lists: 22 goals in 2009/10 regular season
• 31 goals in 51 club matches in 2009/10 league & cup wins
• 1st of 6 caps on 01.04.09 v Greece
10
Valeed BADEER
MIDFIELDER
12.03.1974
ISRAELI
186 CM / 81 KG
Former clubs: Hapoel Petah-Tikva FC, Wimbledon FC, Maccabi Haifa FC
• Joined on 01.07.05 after 5 seasons with Maccabi Haifa
• 25 games for Wimbledon 1999/2000; only goal v Man U at Old Trafford
• More than 150 league games for all three of his Israeli clubs
• All 6 UCL games in 2002/03 for Maccabi Haifa; goal v Olympiacos on 13.11.02
• 1st of 76 caps on 05.08.1997 v Belarus
11
Ben SAHAR
FORWARD
10.08.1989
ISRAELI
179 CM / 77 KG
Former clubs: Hapoel Tel-Aviv FC, Chelsea FC, Queens Park Rangers FC,
Sheffield Wednesday FC, Portsmouth FC, De Graafschap, RCD Espanyol
• Re-joined club on 20.07.10 on loan; left youth section in 2006 aged 16
• 5 games for Chelsea as sub; plus 21 club games, 3 goals, on loan in England
• 23 Liga games, 1 goal, for Espanyol in 2009/10 season
• 4 UCL qualifying games, 2 goals, in UEFA debut in 2010/11
• 1st of 18 caps on 07.02.07 v Ukraine; Israel’s youngest international aged 17
12
Victor MARE
FORWARD
31.05.1989
Former clubs: None
ISRAELI
182 CM / 79 KG
• From club academy; first team debut in 2009/10 season
• Played for Israel at all age-levels; current Under-21 international
• 9 UEFA club games
14
Gil VERMOUTH
MIDFIELDER
05.08.1985
ISRAELI
174 CM / 74 KG
Former clubs: Hapoel Haifa FC, Hapoel Tel-Aviv FC, KAA Gent
• Re-signed in summer 2008 after one season in Belgium with Gent
• First joined club in July 2005; now in 5th season in 2 spells
• 2 goals in 2010 Israeli Cup final win v Bnei Yehuda (3-1)
• 2010 Israeli Footballer of the Year after league & cup double
• 1st of 6 caps on 28.03.09 v Greece
15
Salim TOAMA
MIDFIELDER
09.08.1979
ISRAELI
173 CM / 70 KG
Former clubs: Hapoel Tel-Aviv FC, Maccabi Petah-Tikva FC, Kayserispor,
Maccabi Petah-Tikva FC, Hapoel Tel-Aviv FC,
1. Royal Standard de Liüge, AEL Larissa
• Re-joined on 31.08.10 for 3rd spell at club; 181 league games, 37 goals
• Won League & Cup double with Hapoel in 1999/2000
• Belgian championship medals with Standard in 2008 & 2009
• 47 UEFA games, 6 goals; 3/0 in UCL; 1st of 14 caps on 17.08.05 v Poland
16
Eran ZAHAVI
FORWARD
25.07.1987
ISRAELI
181 CM / 73 KG
Former clubs: Hapoel Tel-Aviv FC, Ironi Nir Ramat HaSharon FC,
Hapoel Tel-Aviv FC
• From club academy; first team debut in autumn 2006
• On loan to Nir Ramat
• 10 goals in 2009/10 title win including extra-time winner in final game
• Scored late equaliser v Salzburg to clinch UCL group place in 2010/11
• Recent Under-21 international; full national squad from August 2010
17
Maaran LALA
FORWARD
07.03.1982
ISRAELI
Former clubs: Maccabi Ahi Nazareth FC
178 CM / 70 KG
• Signed in summer 2008 for his first season in Premier League football
• Had spent first six seasons in lower leagues
• 3 goals in UCL 2nd rd qualifying win on 13.07.10 v FK Zeljeznicar (5-0)
18
Shay ABUTBUL
MIDFIELDER
16.01.1983
Former clubs: None
ISRAELI
179 CM / 76 KG
• Joined youth section at the club aged 16
• First team squad from 2001/02 season
• Passed 250 games in all competitions for the club in 2009/10; 9 goals
• Former youth and Under-21 international
• 23 UEFA club games, 1 goal
19
David BEN-DAYAN
DEFENDER
27.11.1978
ISRAELI
180 CM / 79 KG
Former clubs: Maccabi Tel-Aviv FC, Hapoel Petah-Tikva FC,
Hapoel Kfar Saba FC, Colorado Rapids, Maccabi Netanya FC
• Joined in July 2009; won Championship medal in first season with club
• 11 goals in 2009/10 title win; second in club scoring lists
• 307 Premier League games, 42 goals in 13 seasons
• Played in the MLS for Colorado Rapids in 2005/06; 25 games, 8 goals
• 1st of 23 caps on 03.06.2000 v Hungary; 29 UEFA club games, 3 goals
Hapoel Tel-Aviv FC
21
Roei GORNADA
MIDFIELDER
06.07.1990
Former clubs: None
ISRAELI
176 CM / 75 KG
• First season with first team squad
• Debut in UCL play off at Salzburg on 18.08.10 (3-2)
• League debut on 21.08.10 at Hapoel Haifa
• Youth international
22
Galil BEN SHANAN
GOALKEEPER
27.06.1982
ISRAELI
182 CM / 85 KG
Former clubs: Hapoel Tel-Aviv FC, Hapoel Haifa FC, Hapoel Tel-Aviv FC
• Replaced injured Enyeama in two 2010/11 UCL qualifying games
• Debut in UEFA club competitions in 2010/11
• Returned from loan-spell at Hapoel Haifa in summer 2010
• Former youth international
23
Omri KENDE
DEFENDER
06.07.1986
ISRAELI
173 CM / 66 KG
Former clubs: Hapeol Petah-Tikva FC, Hapoel Ra’anana FC
• Signed in summer 2008 from home town club Hapoel Petah Tikva
• On loan at Ra’anana
• 15 UEFA club games, no goals; all 6 UCL qualifying games 2010/11
• Israeli international at Under-18, Under-19 and Under-21 levels
24
Yehuda HUTA
DEFENDER
19.02.1989
Former clubs: None
ISRAELI
180 CM / 81 KG
• From club academy
• 5 games in 2009/10 title win; debut on 09.01.10 v Maccabi Petah Tikva
• Youth team captain in 2009/10
• UEFA club debut v Rubin Kazan on 25.02.10 (UEL Last 32 round)
25
Gal SHISH
DEFENDER
28.01.1989
Former clubs: None
ISRAELI
• From youth section at club from age of 9
• First team squad from 2007/08
• 20 first team games
• First team debut v Tottenham on 08.11.07 in UEFA Cup
• 7 UEFA club games, no goals
181 CM / 72 KG
26
Avihay YADIN
MIDFIELDER
26.10.1986
Former clubs: Hapoel Kfar Saba FC
ISRAELI
180 CM / 73 KG
• Signed in summer 2008 from home town club Hapoel Kfar Saba
• 1st of 6 caps on 12.08.09
27
Romain ROCCHI
MIDFIELDER
02.10.1981
FRENCH
182 CM / 77 KG
Former clubs: AS Cannes, Paris Saint-Germain FC, SC Bastia, AC Ajaccio,
FC Metz
• Joined in summer 2010 after 2 seasons with Ligue 2 club Metz
• From youth section at Cannes like Zinédine Zidane and Patrick Vieira
• 72 French Ligue 1 games, 4 goals; 120/9 in Ligue 2 in French career
• 2004 French Cup winners medal with PSG; on loan at SC Bastia
• 1st season of UEFA club football in 2010/11
33
Arie YANKO
GOALKEEPER
21.12.1991
Former clubs: None
ISRAELI
184 CM / 72 KG
• First team debut on 04.04.09 v Maccabi Petah Tikva
• Only league game before 2010/11
• Israeli youth international at three age-levels
99
Toto Adurans TAMUZ Tamili
FORWARD
01.04.1988
ISRAELI
180 CM / 75 KG
Former clubs: Hapoel Petah-Tikva FC, Beitar Jeruslam FC
• Joined on 31.08.10 after winning 2007 & 2008 gold medals with Beitar
• 4 seasons with Beitar; 98 league games, 34 goals, 2006-10
• Nigerian-born: came to Israel aged two, Israeli citizenship June 2007
• Had been allowed to play for Israel national teams before citizenship
• 5 UEFA club games; 4/0 in UCL
• 1st of 7 caps on 06.09.06 v Andorra
Hapoel Tel-Aviv FC
Hapoel Tel-Aviv FC
Maccabi Haifa FC
Maccabi Tel-Aviv FC
Bnei Yehuda Tel-Aviv FC
Beitar Jerusalem FC
FC Ashdod
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35
35
35
35
35
25
28
17
14
14
11
9
3
9
11
7
10
1
4
9
10
14
14
87-26
72-16
52-35
43-34
50-44
36-45
49
49
34
31
26
22
Play-Off 7-10
Bnei Sakhnin FC
Maccabi Petah-Tikva FC
Hapoel Beer-Sheva FC
Maccabi Netanya FC
33
33
33
33
13
10
11
10
8
11
10
9
12
12
12
14
31-31
44-47
49-55
44-47
27
24
23
21
Play-Off 11-16
Hapoel Haifa FC
Hapoel Akko FC
Hapoel Petah-Tikva FC
Hapoel Ramat Gan FC
Hapoel Ra’anana FC
Maccabi Ahi Nazareth FC
35
35
35
35
35
35
10
7
8
9
6
7
9
14
14
11
10
7
16
14
13
15
19
21
44-50
38-52
28-48
34-49
33-58
33-81
23
23
23
22
18
16
In the 2009/10 season, the top division had a system where the point tally
of each side was halved after each team had played each other twice.
Promoted:
Relegated:
Top scorer:
Cup Final:
Hapoel Kiryat Shmona FC, Hapoel Ashkelon FC.
Hapoel Ra’anana FC, Maccabi Ahi Nazareth FC
Shlomi Arbeitman (Maccabi Haifa FC) 21
Hapoel Tel-Aviv FC - Bnei Yehuda Tel-Aviv 3-1
21.08.10 (A)
27.08.10 (H)
10.09.10 (A)
24.09.10 (H)
02.10.10 (A)
15.10.10 (H)
23.10.10 (A)
29.10.10 (H)
05.11.10 (A)
12.11.10 (H)
19.11.10 (A)
27.11.10 (H)
03.12.10 (A)
10.12.10 (A)
17.12.10 (H)
Hapoel Haifa FC
Hapoel Ashkelon FC
Hapoel Akko FC
Hapoel Ironi Kiryat Shmona FC
Maccabi Netanya FC
Maccabi Tel-Aviv FC
Maccabi Petach-Tikva FC
Hapoel Beer-Sheva FC
Maccabi Haifa FC
Beitar Jerusalem FC
Bnei Sakhnin FC
FC Ashdod
Hapoel Petach-Tikva FC
Bnei Yehuda Tel-Aviv FC
Hapoel Ramat Gan FC
31.12.10 (H)
07.01.11 (A)
14.01.11 (H)
21.01.11 (A)
28.01.11 (H)
04.02.11 (A)
11.02.11 (H)
18.02.11 (A)
25.02.11 (H)
04.03.11 (A)
11.03.11 (H)
18.03.11 (A)
01.04.11 (H)
08.04.11 (H)
15.04.11 (A)
UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE | SEASON 2010/11 | GROUP A
Founded: 09.03.1908
Address: Corso V. Emmanuele II, 9
IT-20122 Milano
Italy
Telephone: +39 02 771 51
Telefax:
+39 02 781 514
E-mail:
inter@inter.it
Website: www.inter.it
CLUB HONOURS
1910, 1920, 1930, 1938, 1940, 1953, 1954,
1963, 1965, 1966, 1971, 1980, 1989, 2006,
2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
National Cup (6)
1939, 1978, 1982, 2005, 2006, 2010
1989, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2010
1964, 1965, 2010
UEFA Cup (3)
1991, 1994, 1998
1964, 1965
GENERAL INFORMATION
Vice Presidents:
Rinaldo Ghelfi
Angelo Mario Moratti
General Manager:
Ernesto Paolillo
Team Manager:
Andrea Butti
Communication Dir.: Paolo Viganò
Press Officer:
Luigi Crippa
Captain:
Javier Zanetti
PRESIDENT
(7 million members
in Italy)
Other Sports:
None
CLUB RECORDS
Massimo MORATTI
Date of Birth:
16.05.1945 in Bosco
Chiesanuova
Date of Election:
18.02.1995
Most Appearances: Giuseppe Bergomi 758 in Serie A / Coppa Italia /
UEFA Competitions (1980-99)
Most Goals: Giuseppe Meazza 288 (1927-47)
STADIUM – GIUSEPPE MEAZZA
Ground Capacity: 80,018 (all seated)
Floodlight:
2,000 lux
(1-0 v FC Schalke 04
on 21.05.1997)
Size of Pitch:
105m x 68m
HEAD COACH – Rafael Maudes BENÍTEZ
Date of Birth: 16.04.1960 in Madrid
Player:
Castilla CF (1974-81) AD Parla (1981-85) Linares CF
(1985-86)
Coach:
Real Madrid CF (1986-93 Youth Team) Castilla CF
(1993-95) Real Valladolid CF (1995-96) CA Osasuna
(1996-97) CF Extremadura (1997-97) CD Tenerife
(2000-01) Valencia CF (2001-04) Liverpool FC (2004-10)
FC Internazionale Milano (since 15.06.2010)
UEFA Champions League Winner 2005
Spanish Championship Winner 2002, 2004
UEFA Cup Winner 2004
UEFA Super Cup Winner 2005
English Cup Winner 2006
English Super Cup Winner 2006
UEFA Manager of the Year 2004, 2005
Spanish Coach of the Year 2002
Italian Super Cup Winner 2010
1
JULIO CESAR Soares
GOALKEEPER
03.09.1979
BRAZILIAN
Former clubs: CR Flamengo, AC Chievo Verona
186 CM / 79 KG
• 130 league games for Flamengo 1998-2004; Copa América champion 2004
• Joined Inter in January 2005; unused on loan to Chievo till July that year
• UCL debut in qualifier in Donetsk on 10.08.05; Serie A v Treviso (3-0) 18 days later
• 38 league games last season (total 170); all 13 in UCL (6 clean sheets)
• 1st of 53 caps v Chile on 08.07.2004 in Copa América; unused sub at 2006 WC
• 5 games (450mins) at 2010 finals; 2 clean sheets; 3 goals conceded
2
Iván Ramiro CÓRDOBA
DEFENDER
11.08.1976
COLOMBIAN
Former clubs: CA Nacional de Medellín, San Lorenzo
173 CM / 70 KG
• Signed in Jan 2000 after 5 years in Colombia (73 games), Argentina (59)
• Serie A debut in 5-0 win v Perugia on 06.01.2000; now 296 games
• 7 UCL games 2005/06, 2006/07; 5 in 2007/08; 7 in 2008/09
• Only 2 (84 mins as sub at home to Kazan, away to Barça) last season
• 21 Serie A games in 2009/10, no goals; 419 for club, 85 of them in Europe
• 71 caps; captain in 2001 Copa América win; scored winner in final v Mexico
4
Javier ZANETTI
DEFENDER
10.08.1973
ARGENTINIAN
Former clubs: CA Talleres, CA Banfield
178 CM / 75 KG
• Signed in 1995 after 66 games for Banfield; Serie A debut v Vicenza 27.08.95
• Final in Madrid was 700th game for club; 504 league, 64 cup, 132 Europe
• Scored 2nd in 3-0 v Lazio in 1998 UEFA Cup final in Paris; 1st of 13 titles
• 81 UCL games; only outfielder to play 13 x 90 mins last season (Maicon 17 m short)
• Also played 37/38 Serie A games last season + 5 in cups; 136 caps
• 5 games at 1998 World Cup, 3 in 2002; at 2005 Confed Cup, 2007 Copa América
5
Dejan STANKOVIC
MIDFIELDER
11.09.1978
SERBIAN
Former clubs: FK Crvena Zvezda, S.S. Lazio
181 CM / 75 KG
• Joined in Jan 2004; 85 games, 29 goals, 1 league, 3 cups for Red Star
• Joined Lazio in 1998; 31 UCL games, 3 goals, in 4 seasons; double in 2000
• 29 Serie A games, 3 goals, last season; 152 for club; totals 81 UCL games
• 12 UCL games (8 starts) last season; 2 goals (in Kazan, home to Kyiv)
• Totals 22 titles; 1st of 91 caps v Korea Rep. on 22.04.1998
• 3 games at 1998, 2006, 2010 World Cups; 2 (74 minutes) at EURO 2000
6
LÚCIO Da Silva Ferreira
DEFENDER
08.05.1978
BRAZILIAN
188 CM / 84 KG
Former clubs: Clube Regatas Guara, SC Internacional,
Bayer 04 Leverkusen, FC Bayern München
• Moved to Germany in 2000; to Munich in 2004 after 92 league games
• Lost UCL, German Cup finals with Leverkusen in 2002; 236/22 in Bundesliga
• 16 games, 3 goals on way to 2002 UCL final v Madrid; totals 66 in competition
• Joined Inter in 2009; 31/1 in Serie A last season; 12 full games in UCL
• 1st of 96 caps v Colombia on 15.11.2000; Confeds Cup winner 2005, 2009
• World Cup winner 2002; in 2006 squad; 5 games, no goals, at 2010 finals
8
Thiago MOTTA
MIDFIELDER
28.08.1982
BRAZILIAN/ITALIAN
187 CM / 83 KG
Former clubs: FC Barcelona, Club Atlético de Madrid, Genoa CFC
• Began at Barça B in 1999; 1st team debut on 03.10.2001 v Espanyol (3-1)
• 96 games (6 goals) for Barcelona; 2 leagues (2005, 2006), 2006 UCL title
• Moved to Atlético in 2007 but sidelined due to knee injury; 6 league games
• Joined Genoa in 2008; 27 games (6 goals); Serie A debut on 19.10.2008
• Joined Inter in 2009; 29/4 in Serie A last season; 8/0 in UCL; banned from final
• Brazil debut at 2003 CONCACAF Gold Cup; not selected for 2010 World Cup
9
Samuel ETO’O Fils
FORWARD
10.03.1981
CAMEROONIAN
180 CM / 75 KG
Former clubs: UD Leganés, Real Madrid CF, RCD Espanyol, RCD Mallorca,
FC Barcelona
• Played UCL with 4 clubs; Madrid (3/0), Mallorca (5/1), Barça (38/16), Inter (13/2)
• Gold at 2000 Olympics; at 1998, 2002 World Cups; African FoY 2003, 2004, 2005
• Joined Madrid in 1998; 1 league game; none at Espanyol; 132/53 at Mallorca
• Joined Barça 2004; 3 leagues, 1 Copa; 144 league games, 107 goals
• 3 UCL wins; scored 1st goal in 2006, 2009; Inter’s treble brought total to 16 titles
• 1st of 95 caps in Costa Rica on 09.03.97; 3/2 (v Den, pen v Dutch) at 2010 WC
10
Wesley SNEIJDER
MIDFIELDER
09.06.1984
DUTCH
Former clubs: DOS, AFC Ajax, Real Madrid CF
170 CM / 67 KG
• Added to Ajax UCL squad in Jan 2003; debut v Arsenal on 26.02
• Moved to Madrid in 2007 after 126 league games, 43 goals
• Joined Inter in 2009 after 52 games, 11 goals in La Liga
• 26/4 in Serie A last season; 11/3 in UCL; in UEFA Select Squad
• 1st cap v Portugal on 30.04.03; 2 at EURO 2004; 3/2 in 2008; in UEFA Star Squad
• 4 games at 2006 World Cup; all 7 (5 goals - 2 v Brazil) in South Africa
11
SULLEY Ali Muntari
MIDFIELDER
27.08.1984
GHANAIAN
Former clubs: Udinese Calcio, Portsmouth FC
179 CM / 79 KG
• Moved to Udine as youth; Serie A debut 0-1 v Milan on 06.11.2002
• 125 Serie A games, 8 goals, in 5 seasons; UCL debut 6 games 2005/06
• 27 Premier games, 4 goals, for Portsmouth in 2007/08; signed in summer 2008
• 54 Serie A games, 5 goals in 2 seasons; 27/1 in 2009/10; 9 in UCL (2 starts)
• 1st cap in Slovenia on 17.05.02; 4 games, 1 goal (in ¼-final v Uruguay) in S. Africa
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Luca CASTELLAZZI
GOALKEEPER
19.07.1975
ITALIAN
192 CM / 89 KG
Former clubs: AS Varese, Monza AC, Padova Calcio, Pescara Calcio,
Brescia Calcio, Catania Calcio, Brescia Calcio, UC Sampdoria
• Born in Gorgonzola; started with 7 seasons in lower divisions
• Serie A debut for Brescia in Vicenza on 21.01.01; 109 games for club
• Loaned to Catania in Jan 2003; joined Sampdoria in 2005
• Joined Inter in summer after 109 Serie A games
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MAICON Douglas Sisenando
DEFENDER
26.07.1981
BRAZILIAN
Former clubs: Criciuma, Cruzeiro, AS Monaco FC
184 CM / 77 KG
• 63 games in 4 seasons at Cruzeiro; Copa América winner in 2004, 2007
• Joined Monaco in 2004; 59 league games, 5 goals, in 2 seasons
• 7 UCL games in 2004/05, 1 goal (in 5-0 v Deportivo in La Coruña)
• Joined in 2006; 125 league games, 13 goals; 33/6 (personal best) last season
• 13/1 in UCL last season; only missed 17 mins (after scoring v Barça in semi)
• 1st cap on 13.07.03 v Mexico; 5 games at 2010 World Cup, 1 goal v N. Korea
17
MacDonald MARIGA
MIDFIELDER
04.04.1987
KENYAN
Former clubs: Enköpings SK, Helsingborgs IF, Parma FC
188 CM / 86 KG
• Moved to Italy in 2007 after 37 games, 6 goals at Helsingborg
• Made 62 Serie A appearances for Parma (3 goals)
• Joined Inter in Jan 2010; 8 Serie A games, 1 goal, last season
• Debut was Coppa game v Fiorentina on 03.02.2010
• 3 appearances totalling 10 mins in KO rounds of UCL
19
Esteban Matías CAMBIASSO Deleau
MIDFIELDER
18.08.1980
ARGENTINIAN
177 CM / 78 KG
Former clubs: AA Argentinos Juniors, Real Madrid CF, CA Independiente,
CA River Plate, Real Madrid CF
• ‘Cuchu’ signed in 2004; Italian passport, family is from Genoa region
• First joined Real Madrid B in 1996 aged 15; returned to club in 2002
• Loaned to Independiente in 1998; River in 2000; 41 games back in Madrid
• 183 league games, 23 goals, for Inter; 30/3 last season
• 12/1 (winner v Chelsea at home) in UCL; played all KO games in entirety; totals 61
• World Youth champion 1997, 2001; 5/1 at 2006 World Cup; not in South Africa
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Joel Chukwuma OBI
MIDFIELDER
22.05.1991
Former clubs: None
NIGERIAN
177 CM / 72 KG
• Member of Inter’s Primavera team
• Named as member of senior squad in 2009
• Still awaiting 1st team debut
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Paolo ORLANDONI
GOALKEEPER
12.08.1972
ITALIAN
186 CM / 78 KG
Former clubs: Mantova AC, Leffe AC, Casarano, Pro Sesto AC,
Ancona Calcio, Foggia Calcio, Acireale AS, Reggina Calcio,
Bologna FC, S.S. Lazio, Piacenza FC
• Youth player at Inter till 1991; rejoined in August 2005
• Serie A debut at 27 (Reggina v Juve 29.08.1999) after 7 years in lower leagues
• Signed after 4 seasons (personal record!) at Piacenza
• 46 Serie A games at start of season; 2 in 2007/08; 1 in 2008/09
• 4 games in 5 seasons at Inter; unused in 2009/10
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Diego Alberto MILITO
FORWARD
12.06.1979
ARGENTINIAN
183 CM / 78 KG
Former clubs: Racing Club de Avellaneda, Genoa CFC, Real Zaragoza,
Genoa CFC
• Debut for Racing in 1999; played 119 games, scored 26 goals in 4 seasons
• Joined Genoa in 2004 (39/21); joined brother Gabriel at Zaragoza in 2005
• Liga debut on 11.09.2005 v Valencia (2-2); 107 league games, 53 goals in Spain
• Returned to Genoa in 2008; 31/24 before move to Inter 2009; 35/22 last season
• 11 UCL games, 6 goals (2 in final); UEFA Best Attacker, Club Footballer of Year
• 1st cap in Honduras on 31.01.03; 2 games (91 mins v Gre, Nig) at 2010 World Cup
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Marco MATERAZZI
DEFENDER
19.08.1973
ITALIAN
193 CM / 92 KG
Former clubs: Messina FC, Tor di Quinto, Marsala, Trapani, AC Perugia,
Carpi, Everton FC, AC Perugia
• Signed in July 2001 as Perugia’s top scorer with 12 (Serie A record for defender)
• Serie A debut for Perugia v Inter in Feb 97; 27 games, 1 goal for Everton 1998/99
• 12 games last season; totals 176/18 for Inter; 4 (96 mins - 90 v CSKA) in UCL
• Only Italian in Madrid final (as last-minute sub); 54 mins at EURO 2008 (injured)
• 1st of 41 caps v S. Africa on 25.04.2001; 1 game at 2002 World Cup, EURO 2004
• 4 games at 2006 World Cup; 3 of them in KO phase, including final
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Walter SAMUEL
DEFENDER
23.03.1978
ARGENTINIAN
183 CM / 83 KG
Former clubs: Newell’s Old Boys, CA Boca Juniors, AS Roma,
Real Madrid CF
• Joined Boca in 1997 after 37 games for Newell’s; 69 (4 goals) for Boca
• Joined Roma in 2000; 122 Serie A games (9 goals) in 4 seasons
• Moved to Madrid in 2004; 30 league games, 2 goals; 6/0 in UCL
• Joined Inter in 2005; 102 league games, 9 goals (28/3 last season)
• Started all 13 UCL games last season; 1 goal (2-2 at home to Kyiv)
• 3 games at 2002 World Cup; missed 2006; 2 (113 mins v Korea, Nigeria) in 2010
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Cristian CHIVU
DEFENDER
26.10.1980
ROMANIAN
184 CM / 81 KG
Former clubs: CSM Resita, Universitatea Craiova, AFC Ajax, AS Roma
• 23 games for Resita, 32 for Craiova; joined Ajax in 1999
• Played in 26 UEFA Cup, UCL games for Ajax 1999-03; 12 in 2002/03
• Joined Roma in 2003 after 4 seasons, 107 league games with Ajax
• Serie A debut in 5-0 v Brescia on 14.09.03; 85/6 for Roma
• Signed in 2007; 67/1 for Inter; 20/1 last season; 9 (6 starts) in UCL
• 1st of 71 caps v Cyprus on 18.08.99; 4 starts at EURO 2000; all 3 at EURO 2008
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Goran PANDEV
FORWARD
27.07.1983
FYR MACEDONIAN
184 CM / 75 KG
Former clubs: FK Belasica, US Spezia, Ancona Calcio, S.S. Lazio
• Initially recruited by Inter at 17 after 18 games, 6 goals, for Belasica
• Went to Serie C1 Spezia (22/4) before Serie A debut with Ancona on 02.11.03
• Joined Lazio in 2004; 159 appearances for the club, 48 goals
• Joined Inter in Jan 2010; 19 league games, 3 goals, last season
• Made 6 appearances in UCL; played 79 minutes of final
• Started season with 23 goals in 53 internationals for FYR Macedonia
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Philippe COUTINHO
MIDFIELDER
12.06.1992
Former clubs: Vasco da Gama
BRAZILIAN
171 CM / 72 KG
• Signed by Inter in 2008 but loaned back to Vasco till summer 2010
• Made 19 first-team appearances for the club in the interim
• South American Under-17 champion in 2009; 3 goals in finals
• Scored 2nd in final v Argentina (2-2); then had penalty saved in shoot-out
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Alessandro Amantino Faioli MANCINI
FORWARD
01.08.1980
BRAZILIAN
183 CM / 82 KG
Former clubs: Atlético Mineiro, Portuguesa, AC Venezia, AS Roma,
FC Internazionale, AC Milan
• In 2002, scored 15 in 36 games for Mineiro - 2 goals in previous 4 seasons
• Joined Serie B Venezia in winter break 2002/03; Roma in 2003
• Serie A debut 2-1 win in Udine on 31.08.03; 154 /40 in 5 seasons
• Joined Inter 2008; 20/1 in 1st season; 6 apiece for Inter, AC (from Jan) last season
• 26 UCL games in 5 seasons; 64 mins in Kazan last season = not eligible for Milan
39
Davide SANTON
DEFENDER
02.01.1991
Former clubs: None
ITALIAN
187 CM / 77 KG
• Promoted to 1st-team in 2007; Serie A debut on 25.01.2009 v Sampdoria
• Played 16 league games that term + 2 UCL games
• 12 Serie A games + 10 mins v Barça on MD1 of UCL in injury-hit 2009/10
• Selected for 2009 Confederations Cup but unused sub
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NWANKWO Obiora
MIDFIELDER
12.07.1991
NIGERIAN
183 CM / 77 KG
Former clubs: ECO FC, Heartland FC, Wikki Tourists FC, Real Murcia CF
• Born in Kaduna; started at local team ECO; loaned to two other clubs
• 47 games, 16 goals, for Heartland 2006-08; 17/4 at Wikki 2008/09
• Spent last season at Spanish Div 2 club Murcia
• 4 games, 1 goal (in 5-0 v Tahiti) at 2009 World Under-20 finals
• Joined Inter during the summer; no 1st team experience
88
Jonathan BIABIANY
FORWARD
28.04.1988
FRENCH
177 CM / 73 KG
Former clubs: FC Le Blanc-Mesnil, FC Internazionale, AC Chievo Verona,
Modena FC, Parma FC
• Born in Paris; family has origins in Guadeloupe
• Joined in 2006; debut in Coppa game v Empoli on 17.01.2007
• Unused on loan to Chievo; joined Serie B Modena in Jan 2008
• 15 games, 1 goal that season; 38/8 in 2008/09
• 29/6 in Serie A for Parma last season; returned in summer
• Won his 4th Under-21 cap for France in August
AS Roma
AC Milan
UC Sampdoria
US Cittá di Palermo
SSC Napoli
Juventus FC
Parma FC
Genoa CFC
AS Bari
ACF Fiorentina
S.S. Lazio
Calcio Catania
AC Chievo Verona
Udinese Calcio
Cagliari Calcio
Bologna FC
Atalanta BC
AC Siena
AS Livorno Calcio
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AS Roma
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UC Sampdoria
Genoa CFC
Brescia Calcio
US Lecce
AC Milan
AC ChievoVerona
Parma FC
S.S. Lazio
AC Cesena
ACF Fiorentina
SSC Napoli
Calcio Catania
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FC København
Founded: 01.07.1992
Address: P. H. Lings Allé 2
DK-2100 København Ø
Denmark
Telephone: +45 35 43 31 31
Telefax:
+45 35 43 74 22
E-mail:
info@fck.dk
Website: www.fck.dk
CLUB HONOURS
1993, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2009,
2010
National Cup (4)
1995, 1997, 2004, 2009
1996
1995, 2001, 2004
Royal League (2)
2005, 2006
FC København
GENERAL INFORMATION
Club Secretary: Charles Maskelyne
Press Officer: Jesper Traunberg
Captain:
Hjalte Nørregaard
CHAIRMAN
Club Members:
Supporters:
15,613
Other Sports: None
CLUB RECORDS
Hans MUNK NIELSEN
Date of Birth:
13.10.1946 in Odder
Date of Election:
22.06.2010
Most Appearances:
Hjalte Nørregaard - 302 matches
(1999-2005 & 2006-10)
Most Goals:
Todi Jónsson - 68 (1997-2005)
STADIUM – PARKEN
Floodlight:
1,500 lux
(v Brøndby IF
on 30.04.2006)
Size of Pitch:
105m x 68m
HEAD COACH – Ståle SOLBAKKEN
Date of Birth: 27.02.1968 in Kongsvinger
Nationality: Norwegian
Player:
Grue IL (1974-88) Hamarkameratene (1989-1993)
Lillestrøm SK (1994-1997) Wimbledon FC (1997-1998)
Aalborg BK (1998-2000) FC København (2000-2001)
Danish Championship Winner 1999, 2001
57 International appearances / 9 goals (1994-2000)
Coach:
Norwegian National Team (Assistant: 2001-03)
Hamarkameratene (2004-2005) FC København (since
01.01.2006)
Danish Championship Winner 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010
Danish Cup Winner 2009
Royal League Winner 2006
Coach of the Year in Norway 2004
Coach of the Year in Denmark 2007
1
Kim CHRISTENSEN
GOALKEEPER
16.07.1979
DANISH
185 CM / 85 KG
Former clubs: Rosenhøj BK, Hvidovre IF, Nykøbing Falster Alliancen,
FC Nordsjælland, IFK Göteborg
• Signed for 3½ years on 15.06.2010; 101 app. for amateur club Rosenhøj
• Then contract with Hvidovre in 2002; also one year at Nyk F Alliancen
• 117 league games (all 10,530 mins) for FCN; joined IFK on 13.03.2008
• 74 club games; won Swedish Cup and Super Cup 2008
• 6 UEFA club matches; only one cap - on 27.05.2010 v Senegal
2
Zdenek POSPECH
DEFENDER
14.12.1978
CZECH
174 CM / 74 KG
Former clubs: FK Kylesovice, SFC Opava, FC Dukla Hranice, FC Trinec,
FC Nova Hut’Ostrava, FC Banik Ostrava, AC Sparta Praha
• Started pro career with Opava; loaned to Dukla,.Trinec and Nova
• Joined Banik in 2001; 114 games, 20 goals (2001/05)
• Signed for FCK on 23.01.2008 after 2½ seasons with Sparta (72/6)
• 1st of 20 caps (2 goals) v Sweden in 2005; 107 app. (12 goals) for FCK
• 57 UEFA club matches, 2 goals, incl. 6/0 in UCL
4
Hjalte NØRREGAARD
MIDFIELDER
08.04.1981
DANISH
Former clubs: Rødovre BK, KB, SC Heerenveen
182 CM / 75 KG
• Captain of the team; popular with fans for work-rate
• Hero status after scoring added-time winner v Brøndby to secure 2003 title
• 320 games for FCK - club record; 17/2 for Heerenveen 2005/06
• Returned to FCK on 31.08.2006; 5 championships; 2 cup wins
• Man of the Match in 2004 cup final; 61 UEFA matches, 2 goals; incl. 6/0 in UCL
• Caps/goals: A: 4/0; U-21: 2/0; U-20: 1/0: U-19: 10/3; U-17: 8/0
5
Sölvi OTTESEN
DEFENDER
18.02.1984
ICELANDIC
Former clubs: Vikingur, Djurgårdens IF FF, SønderjyskE
188 CM / 82 KG
• Debut for Vikingur at the age of 17; 36 matches (2001/04)
• Swedish championship winner (2005) and cup winner (2004 & 2005)
• 35 appearances, 2 goals, in Allsvenskan (2004/08)
• 54 league matches, 6 goals, for SønderjyskE (2008/10)
• 3 UEFA club matches; scored the winning goal in 1-0 v Rosenborg BK
6
CLAUDEMIR Domingues de Souza
MIDFIELDER
27.03.1988
BRAZILIAN
Former clubs: São Carlos FC, BV Vitesse
• Spent youth career with União São João EC and SE Palmeiras
• Moved to the Netherlands in 2008
• 76 league appearances and 9 goals for Vitesse
• Signed 5-year contract on 20.06.2010 with FCK
• 4 UEFA club matches; all in the 2010/11 play-offs
185 CM / 72 KG
FC København
7
Martin BERGVOLD
MIDFIELDER
20.02.1984
DANISH
184 CM / 70 KG
Former clubs: Rødovre BK, BK Avarta, KB, FC København,
AS Livorno Calcio
• Joined FCKs feeder-club KB; U-17 Player of the Year in Denmark (2001)
• Signed contract with FCK in July 2002; debut in first team Dec 2002
• 51 league games, 3 goals, for FCK; championship winner 2003, 2004, 2006
• Signed for Livorno in January 2007; 66/6 in Serie A & B (2007/10)
• 15/0 in UEFA club competitions; 3 matches at EURO U-21 finals in 2006
• Caps/goals: U-21: 15/2; U-20: 4/0; U-19: 18/1; U-17: 11/1; U-16: 3/0
8
William KVIST Jørgensen
MIDFIELDER
24.02.1985
DANISH
Former clubs: Thorsager Rønde IF, KB
184 CM / 80 KG
• Moved from Jutland to Copenhagen and joined KB at the age of 7
• Youth champion in football (KB) and handball (FIF) in 1997
• Signed for FCK in July 2004; 230 league games, 12 goals; vice-captain
• 4 league titles and 1 cup win; 54 UEFA club matches, 2 goals, incl. 6/0 in UCL
• 1st of 15 caps on 22.08.2007 v Republic of Ireland; other caps: U-21: 2/0
• U-20: 5/0; U-19: 6/0; U-18: 3/0; U-17: 19/4; U-16: 5/0
9
Morten NORDSTRAND
FORWARD
08.06.1983
DANISH
177 CM / 70 KG
Former clubs: Hundested IK, Frederikshavn fI, Lyngby BK,
FC Nordsjælland, FC Groningen
• Played for local Hundested; then joined college in Frederikshavn at 17
• Joined Lyngby in 2001; 93 league matches, 73 goals (2001/06)
• 33/18 for Nordsjælland in one season; signed for FCK on 06.07.2007
• Top scorer - 16 goals in Super League (08/09); nicknamed “Babyface Assassin”
• Then one injury-plagued year at Groningen (12/2); back to FCK (95/36)
• 24/6 in UEFA club competitions; 1st of 8 caps (3 goals) on 06.02.2007 v Australia
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Jesper GRØNKJÆR
MIDFIELDER
12.08.1977
DANISH
187 CM / 82 KG
Former clubs: Thisted BK, Aalborg BK, AFC Ajax, Chelsea FC,
Birmingham City FC, Club Atlético de Madrid, VfB Stuttgart
• Born in Nuuk, Greenland; nurtured at Thisted BK; moved to AaB in 1995
• AaB 86/10; Ajax 55/12; Chelsea 88/7; B’ham 16/0; Atlético 16/0; Stuttgart 25/0
• 72/10 UEFA games, incl.22/2 in UCL (6 for Aalborg 1995/96); 6/1 in Intertoto
• Member of Danish squad at 2002 World Cup, EURO 2004, 2010 World Cup
• 129 games, 20 goals, for FCK; 1st of 80 caps (5 goals) on 27.03.1999 v Italy
• 64 youth caps - U-21: 24/4; U-19: 19/7; U-17: 19/13; U-16: 2/2
11
César SANTIN
FORWARD
24.02.1981
BRAZILIAN
174 CM / 72 KG
Former clubs: EC São José, Grêmio FBPA, ES Vitória, Kalmar FF
• Moved to Swedish club Kalmar in 2004
• 132 appearances, 42 goals, in Allsvenskan
• Swedish cup winner in 2007 and league winner in 2008
• Signed 5-year contract with FCK on 24.07.2008
• Danish league winner 2009 and 2010; cup winner 2009
• 81 club appearances, 29 goals; 28/9 in UEFA club competitions
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Peter LARSSON
DEFENDER
30.04.1984
SWEDISH
Former clubs: IF Centern, Halmstads BK
187 CM / 87 KG
• Played for local IF Centern before moving to Halmstad in 1998
• First league match in August 2004 v Hammarby IF (1-1)
• 67 appearances and 6 goals in Allsvenskan (2004/08)
• Signed 5-year contract with FCK on 25.07.2008
• 1st of 2 caps in Jan 2008 v Costa Rica; Swedish international No 1000
• 28 club appearances; 10/0 in UEFA club competitions
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Dame N‘DOYE
FORWARD
21.02.1985
SENEGALESE
186 CM / 81 KG
Former clubs: ASC Jeanne d’Arc, Al-Saad, A. Académeca de Coimbra,
Panathinaikos FC, OFI Crete
• Moved to Qatar (2006) after 3 seasons with the club in Dakar
• 27 games, 12 goals, for Al-Saad; 24/9 for Académica (2006/07)
• Released by Panathinaikos after 9 goals in 23 league matches (2007/08)
• 25/9 for OFI Crete; then signed contract for 4½ years with FCK in Jan 2009
• 63/9 for FCK; 26/12 in UEFA club competitions
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Mikael ANTONSSON
DEFENDER
31.05.1981
SWEDISH
189 CM / 80 KG
Former clubs: Silhövda AIK, IFK Göteborg, FK Austria Wien,
Panathinaikos FC
• Born in Karlskrona, he started with local club at the age of 5
• Moved to IFK in 1997; 51 league matches in seven seasons
• Two championship titles and one cup win with FK Austria (2004-06)
• Taken by Swedish coach Hans Backe to Panathinaikos in 2006
• Signed 4-year contract with FCK in summer 2007; 87/3 in the league
• 40 appearances, 1 goal, in UEFA club competitions; 3 caps
16
Thomas KRISTENSEN
MIDFIELDER
17.04.1983
DANISH
188 CM / 79 KG
Former clubs: Virum BK, Søllerød BK, AB Copenhagen, Lyngby BK,
FC Nordsjælland
• Spent his youth career with two smaller clubs before joining AB as senior
• Then moved to 2nd Division club Lyngby in 2003
• Signed for FCN on 01.01.2005 and made his debut in the Super League
• 96 appearances, 18 goals for FCN; signed for FCK on 15.07.2008
• Championship winner 2008 and 2010; cup winner 2009
• 1st of 5 caps on 26.03.2008 v Czech Republic; 22/2 in UEFA competitions
17
Oscar WENDT
DEFENDER
24.10.1985
SWEDISH
Former clubs: IFK Skövde, IFK Göteborg
181 CM / 83 KG
• Played for local club until he joined IFK in 2003
• 27 appearances, 1 goal, in Allsvenskan (2003/06)
• Signed 4-year deal with FCK in June 2006; 163 league matches, 5 goals
• Three league titles (2007, 2008, 2010); one cup win (2009)
• 40/1 in UEFA club competitions, incl. 4/1 in UCL
• 1st of 9 caps on 14.01.2007 v Venezuela (0-2); 14 Under-21 matches
FC København
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Kenneth ZOHORE
FORWARD
31.01.1994
Former clubs: BK Skjold, KB
DANISH
188 CM / 96 KG
• Started at the age of 4 in BK Skjold, located next to Parken Stadium
• Dropped out after one month but returned two years later
• Changed to FCK’s feeder-club KB in 2006
• Joined FCK in 2010 and made first team debut v AGF on 07.03.2010
• Youngest-ever debutant in Danish Super League (16 years and 35 days)
• Only appearance so far; 10 games/6 goals in Danish Under-17
19
Bryan OVIEDO
DEFENDER
18.02.1990
COSTA RICAN
Former clubs: Club Deportivo Saprissa
172 CM / 76 KG
• Signed 3½-year contract with FCK in January 2010
• Made his debut in first team on 05.2010 v HB Køge (4-0)
• On this day, FCK won the Danish championship
• 3 club appearances in total
• Member of Costa Rican team finishing 4th in 2009 Under-20 WC in Egypt
• 1 full cap - on 26.01.2010 v Argentina (2-3)
20
Martin VINGAARD Hansen
MIDFIELDER
20.03.1985
DANISH
180 CM / 70 KG
Former clubs: Skt. Klemens BK, Dalum BK, B 1913 Odense, Esbjerg fB
• Spent youth career with two smaller clubs in Odense
• Signed for B 1913 in 2003; moved to Esbjerg fB in 2005
• 92 appearances, 18 goals, for EfB (2005/08); set-play specialist
• Joined FCK on 01.01.2009; contract till summer 2012
• 62 league games, 11 goals for FCK; title wins 2009 & 2010; cup win 2009
• 1st of 6 caps on 29.05.2008 v Netherlands; 18/4 in UEFA club competitions
21
Johan WILAND
GOALKEEPER
24.01.1981
SWEDISH
Former clubs: Rydboholms SK, IF Elfsborg
188 CM / 78 KG
• Joined Elfsborg in 1997; first team debut on 04.05.2000 v Halmstads BK
• Denied clean sheet fby a 91-minute penalty kick in debut
• Swedish championship winner 2006; cup winner 2001, 2003
• Goalkeeper of the Year 2008; signed 5-year deal with FCK on 01.01.2009
• Title wins with FCK (2009 and 2010); cup win in 2009; 38 league matches
• 1st of 4 caps on 18.01.2007 v Ecuador; 37/0 in UEFA club competitions
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Søren FREDERIKSEN
FORWARD
07.08.1989
DANISH
Former clubs: SUB Sønderborg, SønderjyskE
185 CM / 80 KG
• Born in Sønderborg where he played for local club SUB
• Joined SønderjyskE in 2006; 32 games, 4 goals in the Super League
• Signed on 01.07.2010 for FCK; remained on loan at SønderjyskE for 2010/11
• Called back by FCK on 01.09.2010 to cover for injured Morten Nordstrand
• 4 appearances, 1 goal in Under-21 national team
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Mathias ‘ZANKA’ Jørgensen
DEFENDER
23.04.1990
Former clubs: B 93
DANISH
191 CM / 79 KG
• Made his debut in Danish Division 2 at the age of 16 for neighbouring B 93
• Joined FCK on 01.07.2007; debut in the Super League on 26.09.2007
• 8 days later, he made his European debut v RC Lens; 24/1 in UEFA
• Young Player of the Year in Denmark 2008; 87 games, 8 goals for FCK
• Championship winner 2009, 2010; cup winner 2009
• 1st and only cap on 19.11.2008 v Wales; 11 youth caps on all levels
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Thomas DELANEY
MIDFIELDER
03.09.1991
Former clubs: KB
DANISH
182 CM / 71 KG
• Nurtured by KB; started to play football aged 3 and tennis, too
• Young Player of the Year at KB four times - and in 2009 in Denmark
• Joined FCK on 01.07.2009; debut in the Super League on 09.08.2009
• European debut in UCL qualifier v FK Mogren in July 2009; 3/1 in UEFA
• Championship winner 2010; 13 league matches, 1 goal for FCK
• Youth international: Under-21: 1/0; Under-19: 11/1; Under-18: 3/0
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Saban ÖZDOGAN
MIDFIELDER
14.03.1990
Former clubs: BK Avarta, KB
DANISH
178 CM / 73 KG
• Began at the age of 3½ at Avarta; moved to KB in 1999
• Young Player of the Year in KB in 1999
• First game for FCK in the Royal League v Lillestrøm SK in 2006
• Joined FCK as a professional in 2009; contract until 30.06.1912
• Debut in the Super League in April 2006; totals 6/0; 2/0 in UEFA
• 20 youth internationals on five levels (since 2006)
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Danni JENSEN
DEFENDER
10.06.1989
Former clubs: Tåstrup B 70, KB
DANISH
175 CM / 76 KG
• Started with local club Tåstrup B 70 at the age 5
• Moved to KB in 2003; promoted to FCK in summer 2008
• Debut in first team on 31.07.2008 v Cliftonville FC in UCL qualifier
• First game in the Super League later that year away to Vejle BK
• 4/0 for FCK; 1/0 in UEFA club competitions
• 14 youth internationals: U-17: 12/0; Under-18: 1/0; Under-19: 1/0
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Cristian BOLAÑOS Navarro
MIDFIELDER
17.05.1984
COSTA RICAN
179 CM / 78 KG
Former clubs: Club Deportivo Saprissa, Odense BK, IK Start Kristiansand
• Costa Rican championship winner 2004, 2006, 2007
• CONCACAF Champions League winner 2005
• Bronze medal as 3rd best player at FIFA Club World Cup 2005
• Signed for Charlton Athletic in 2006 but denied work permit
• Deal on 02.06.2007 with OB (24/3); moved to IK Start on 01.01.2009 (45/3)
• Joined FCK on 30.08.2010; 31 caps, 1 goal; brother Jonathan also a player
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FC København
Odense BK
Brøndby IF
Esbjerg fB
Aalborg BK
FC Midtjylland
FC Nordsjælland
Silkeborg IF
SønderjyskE
Randers FC
AGF Århus
HB Køge
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Founded: 1878 (as Newton Heath)
28.04.1902
as Manchester United FC
Address: Sir Matt Busby Way
Old Trafford
GB - Manchester M16 0RA
England
Telephone: ++44 161 868 80 00
Telefax:
++44 161 868 88 04
E-mail:
enquiries@manutd.co.uk
Website: www.manutd.com
CLUB HONOURS
1908, 1911, 1952, 1956, 1957, 1965, 1967,
1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001,
2003, 2007, 2008, 2009
National Cup (11)
1909, 1948, 1963, 1977, 1983, 1985, 1990,
1994, 1996, 1999, 2004
1991, 2006, 2009, 2010
National Super Cup –
Charity / Community Shield (18)
1908, 1911, 1952, 1956, 1957, 1965*,
1967*, 1977*, 1983, 1990*, 1993, 1994,
1996, 1997, 2003, 2007, 2008, 2010
(* = shared after drawn game)
1968, 1999, 2008
1991
UEFA Super Cup (1)
1991
1999
FIFA Club World Cup (1)
2009
GENERAL INFORMATION
Club Secretary:
Communication Dir.:
Press Officer:
Team Captains:
John Alexander
Phil Townsend
Karen Shotbolt
Gary Neville / Ryan Giggs /
Rio Ferdinand
CHIEF EXECUTIVE
David GILL
Date of Birth:
05.08.1957 in Reading
(Berkshire)
Date of Appointment:
09.09.2003
CLUB RECORDS
Most Appearances: Ryan Giggs 839 in all competitions (1991-2009)
Sir Bobby Charlton - 758 in total
Most Goals: Sir Bobby Charlton 249 in total - 199 in league (1956-73)
STADIUM – OLD TRAFFORD
Floodlight:
1,475 lux
(Wolverhampton v
Grimsby
on 25.03.1939);
for United match
76,098 (v Blackburn
on 31.03.07)
Size of Pitch:
105 m x 68 m
MANAGER – Sir Alex FERGUSON
Date of Birth: 31.12.1941 in Glasgow
Nationality: Scottish
Player:
Harmony Row, Drumchapel Amateurs, Queen’s Park
(1957-60) FC St. Johnstone (1960-64) Dunfermline
Athletic FC (1964-67) Rangers FC (1967-69) Falkirk FC
(1969-73 / player-coach), Ayr United FC (1973-74)
Coach:
East Stirlingshire (1974) FC St. Mirren (1974-78)
Aberdeen FC (1978-86) Scottish National Team (1986)
Manchester United FC (since 7 November 1986)
Scottish Championship Winner 1980, 1984, 1985 / Scottish Cup Winner 1982,
1983, 1984, 1986 / Scottish League Cup Winner 1985
English Championship Winner 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001,
2003, 2007, 2008, 2009 / English Cup Winner 1990, 1994, 1996, 1999, 2004
English Super Cup Winner 1983, 1990*, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 2003, 2007,
2008, 2010 (* = shared after drawn game) / English League Cup Winner 1992,
2006, 2009, 2010 / UEFA Champions League Winner 1999, 2008 / UEFA Cup
Winners’ Cup Winner 1983, 1991 / UEFA Super Cup Winner 1983, 1991
European / South American Cup Winner 1999
FIFA World Club Cup Winner 2009
Manager of the Year in England 1994, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2003, 2007,
2008 / UEFA Coach of the Year 1999
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Edwin VAN DER SAR
GOALKEEPER
29.10.1970
DUTCH
Former clubs: AFC Ajax, Juventus, Fulham FC
197 CM / 92 KG
• United debut 2005 in UCL v Debrecen; league title 2007, 2008, 2009
• 572 league career games, 1 goal, 1990-10 (20 seasons)
• Scored penalty in Ajax’s 8-1 win at De Graafschap on 03.05.1998
• Premier League record of 1,311 mins without conceding a goal in 2008/09
• 13 honours in 8 seasons at Ajax; 88 UCL games with Ajax, Juve, United
• 4 UCL finals; winner 1995 (Ajax), 2008 (United); record 130 caps
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Gary NEVILLE
DEFENDER
18.02.1975
Former clubs: None
ENGLISH
177 CM / 84 KG
• Joined in July 1991; debut v Torpedo Moskva (UEFA Cup) on 16.09.92
• 8 Leagues, 3 FA Cups, 2 League Cups, 1 UCL, 2 World Club
• 397 league games, 5 goals; all 11 UCL games, 990 minutes, in 1998/99
• Missed all bar 9 mins in UCL ¼ -final v Roma of 2007/08 through injury
• 109 UCL games (2 goals) in 15 seasons 1994-10; joint-6th in all-time list
• Both goals at home (v Basel on 12.03.03, Lyon on 23.11.04); 85 caps, 0 goals
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Patrice EVRA
DEFENDER
15.05.1981
FRENCH
173 CM / 74 KG
Former clubs: Paris Saint-Germain FC, Torino FC, SC Marsala, AC Monza,
OGC Nice, AS Monaco FC
• Signed in Jan 2006; debut in derby v City days after transfer
• Won League Cup 2006, 2009, 2010; League 2007, 2008, 2009
• UCL and world title 2008; 134 league games, 1 goal v Everton (3-0)
• Ever-present in 2009/10; League Cup winner with Monaco in 2003
• UCL finalist 2004 (Monaco), 2009 (Man U); 58 UCL games (1 goal v Roma in 2007
• 1st of 32 caps on 18.08.04 v Bosnia; 2 games at EURO 2008; World Cup 2010
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Rio FERDINAND
DEFENDER
07.11.1978
ENGLISH
195 CM / 86 KG
Former clubs: West Ham United FC, AFC Bournemouth,
Leeds United AFC
• Joined after 2002 World Cup for then British record fee; 4 league titles, 1 UCL
• Started at West Ham in mid-1990s; 19 months at Leeds from Nov 2000
• Reached UCL semis with Leeds in 2000/01: 1 goal (v Deportivo) in 7 games
• 64 UCL games in 8 seasons for United; 10 in 2007/08 + 1st goal (in Kiev)
• 78 caps (3 goals); all 5 games at 2002, 2006 WC; injured on eve of 2010 finals
• Missed EURO 2004; England skipper in March 2008
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Wesley BROWN
DEFENDER
13.10.1979
Former clubs: None
ENGLISH
183 CM / 85 KG
• Signed as pro in 1996; debut May 1998 v Leeds (sub); 5 league, 2 UCL titles
• Absences due to knee injuries; 3 goals in 225 league games, 4 goals in all
• First was at home to Juventus in UCL (his 111th game) in 2002/03
• 61 UCL games, 1 goal (+ 1 own goal at home to Valencia in Feb 2001)
• 1st of 23 caps v Hungary in April 1999, after only 22 first-team games
• 1 goal v Czech Rep (2-2) on 20.08.08; unused member of 2002 WC squad
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Michael OWEN
FORWARD
14.12.1979
ENGLISH
173 CM / 69 KG
Former clubs: Liverpool FC, Real Madrid CF, Newcastle United FC
• Signed in 2009; scored 9 goals in 2009/10; spent four seasons at Newcastle
• Won 5 ‘Cups’ including UEFA Cup, Euro Super Cup, with Liverpool in 2001
• Ended memorable 12 months with European Footballer of the Year award
• 158 goals for L’pool; 16 in 45 games in one season at Madrid; 30 for Newcastle
• 26/11 UCL; 15/6 for Liverpool, 5/1 Madrid; 6/4 United - hat-trick v Wolfsburg
• 89 caps (40 goals); debut at 18 v Chile; 1998, 2002, 2006 WC; EURO 2000, 2004
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ANDERSON Luís de Abreu Oliveira
MIDFIELDER
13.04.1988
BRAZILIAN
Former clubs: Grêmio Porto Alegre, FC Porto
174 CM / 77 KG
• Signed together with Nani in May 2007; won 2 titles in 2008, 2009
• Won Portuguese League with Porto in 2006, 2007
• 26 UCL career ties; 23/0 for United; Euro debut in 1-0 win at SCP on 19.09.07
• 120th-min sub in final v Chelsea, scored in shoot-out; replaced at break in 2009
• 3 UCL games (197 mins) for Porto in 2006/07; lost to Chelsea in KO round
• Golden Ball at 2005 World Under-17 finals; selected for Beijing Olympics
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Dimitar BERBATOV
FORWARD
30.01.1981
BULGARIAN
Former clubs: PFC CSKA Sofia, Bayer 04 Leverkusen,
188 CM / 79 KG
• Signed 10 minutes before 2008 deadline;26 senior goals in first 2 campaigns
• 4 UCL goals - back-to-back ‘doubles’ v Aalborg, Celtic in 2008/09
• 41 UCL games, 11 goals; sub in 2002 final in Glasgow, 2009 final in Rome
• 32 UEFA club goals - 5 for CSKA Sofia v Constructorul (8-0) in 2000/01
• 142 league goals: 25 at CSKA, 69 at Leverkusen, 27 at Tottenham, 21 at United
• 78 caps, 48 goals; retired from national side in May 2010; 3/0 at EURO 2004
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Wayne ROONEY
FORWARD
24.10.1985
Former clubs: Everton FC
ENGLISH
176 CM / 86 KG
• Born in Liverpool; Everton youth scheme; signed in August 2004
• League debut at 16 v Tottenham 17.08.02; 17 goals in 77 games
• Hat-trick on United debut in 6-2 win v Fenerbahçe (UCL) on 28.09.04
• Won League Cup 2006, 2010 League title 2007, 2008, 2009; UCL title 2008
• Winner v Quito (1-0) in world final; 53 UCL games, 20 goals, 4 in 2007/08 success
• 64 caps (25 goals); 4 games, 4 goals at EURO 2004; 4/0 at 2006, 2010 WC
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Ryan GIGGS
MIDFIELDER/FORWARD
Former clubs: None
29.11.1973
WELSH
179 CM / 72 KG
• Joined 1990; debut v Everton 02.03.91; over 20 honours; record 11 league titles
• Broke Bobby Charlton’s club record of 758 games in 2008 UCL final v Chelsea
• Scored what proved to be winning penalty in shoot-out; since passed 800 games
• 25 goals in 118 UCL games in 15 seasons; won in 1999, 2008; Super Cup 1991
• Scored in 14 of 15 campaigns; 2 on debut v Göteborg (4-2) in Sept 1994
• 64 caps (12 goals) 1991-07; debut at 17; retired in June 2007
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Chris SMALLING
DEFENDER
22.11.1989
ENGLISH
Former clubs: Maidstone United FC, Fulham FC
193 CM / 90 KG
• Joined from Fulham in July 2010; 4-year contract to 2014
• 2 years with Fulham; debut as sub in home loss to Everton on 24.05.09
• 18 more games last season; 12 League, 1 FA Cup, 1 League Cup, 4 UEL
• Started both group games v CSKA Sofia, Basel
• Not in squad for UEL final v Atlético Madrid
• Capped at Under-20, Under-21 level
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Ji-Sung PARK
MIDFIELDER
25.02.1981
SOUTH KOREAN
Former clubs: Kyoto Purple Sanga, PSV Eindhoven
177 CM / 74 KG
• Signed in 2005; debut in UCL qualifier v Debrecen; league debut v Everton
• Won 3 League titles, 3 League Cups; 1 World club title
• Not in squad for Moscow final; started and replaced during defeat in Rome
• 41 UCL career ties, 3 goals; scored for both PSV & United in semi-finals;
• PSV v Milan (3-1) in 04/05 & United v Arsenal (3-1) in 08/09; Utd. v Milan in 09/10
• 92 caps (13 goals); in squad at 2002 (7/1), 2006 (3/1), 2010 (4/1) World Cups
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Javier HERNÁNDEZ ‘Chicharito’ Balcázar
FORWARD
01.06.1988
MEXICAN
Former clubs: Deportivo Guadalajara
175 CM / 71 KG
• Joined in July 2010; signed a 4-year contract to 2014; often known as “Chicharito”
• Born in Guadalajara; top scorer in Mexican League with 21 goals in 2009/10
• Scored 8 times in 5 games at the beginning of the Clausura stage
• From a footballing family; father, grandfather both represented Mexico at WC
• Debut v Colombia on 30.09.09; 4 games, 2 goals v France, Argentina in S. Africa
• Capped at U-20 level; reached last-eight of World U-20 competition in 2007
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Nemanja VIDIĆ
DEFENDER
21.10.1981
SERBIAN
189 CM / 88 KG
Former clubs: FK Subotica, FK Crvena Zvezda, FC Spartak Moskva
• Signed in January 2006; agreed a new contract in July 2010
• 3 league titles; 3 League Cups; 1 UCL/World Club in 2008
• 33 UCL ties, 2 goals; scored v Benfica (3-1) in 2006/07, Inter (2-0) in 2008/09
• Euro debut for Crvena Zvezda in UCL qualifier v Omonia Nicosia 2001/02
• 12 goals in 68 league games for Crvena 2001-04; league, cup double 2003/04
• 1st of 48 caps (2 goals) v Italy on 12.10.2002; unused at 2006 WC; 3 games in 10
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Michael CARRICK
MIDFIELDER
28.07.1981
ENGLISH
188 CM / 85 KG
Former clubs: West Ham United FC, Swindon Town FC,
Birmingham City FC, West Ham United FC, Tottenham Hotspur FC
• Signed in August 2006; given Roy Keane’s squad number
• Spent most of career in London but loaned to Swindon, Birmingham
• 21 goals in 330 league games; 11/122 for United; 3 league titles (2007, 08, 09)
• 41 UCL games, 3 goals (2 in 7-1 v Roma 10.04.07); winner 2008; runner-up 2009
• Played minor role in West Ham’s successful Intertoto campaign, 1999
• 22 senior caps; 1 v Ecuador at 2006 World Cup; none at 2010 finals
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Luís Carlos Almeida da Cunha ‘NANI’
MIDFIELDER
17.11.1986
PORTUGUESE
Former clubs: Sporting Clube de Portugal
177 CM / 70 KG
• Signed together with Anderson in May 2007; contract until 2014
• 32 UCL career games, 2 goals; winner in 2008; runner-up in 2009 (on bench)
• Sub v Chelsea in 2008 final; played last 19 mins of extra-time; scored in shoot-out
• 6 UCL, 1 goal v Spartak Moskva for Sporting in 2006/07; 26/1 for United
• Youth, Under-21, senior caps; 3 games/136 mins at EURO 2008
• Withdrew from 2010 World Cup squad due to shoulder injury
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Paul SCHOLES
MIDFIELDER/FORWARD
Former clubs: None
16.11.1974
ENGLISH
171 CM / 72 KG
• Joined as trainee in July 1991; UCL debut as sub v Barcelona in 1994/95
• 9 leagues; 3 FA Cups, 2 world club titles, 1 UCL
• 15 UCL seasons; 115 games, 24 goals; missed 1999 final (suspended)
• 4th place in all-time appearance list; 17th = in goals list; scored in 11/15 seasons
• First European goal v Rotor Volgograd in UEFA Cup 1st round 1995/96
• 66 caps (14 goals); retired after 4 games, 1 goal, at EURO 2004
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FABIO da Silva
DEFENDER
09.07.1990
Former clubs: Fluminense FC
BRAZILIAN
172 CM / 70 KG
• Spotted when playing for Fluminense junior side in Hong Kong in 2005
• Operates at left-back; twin brother Rafael is right-back; under contract until 2014
• Brazil’s leading scorer/skipper at 2007 World Under-17 finals in South Korea
• First senior games v Tottenham (4th rd), Everton (semi-final) in FA Cup in 2009
• 2 UCL games v CSKA Moskva during group stage of 2009/10
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RAFAEL da Silva
DEFENDER
09.07.1990
Former clubs: Fluminense FC
BRAZILIAN
172 CM / 71 KG
• Spotted along with twin brother in Hong Kong in 2005
• League debut in 1-1 draw v Newcastle on 17.08.08; league title in 2008/09
• 8 UCL games, 0 goals; 4/0 in each of the last two seasons
• On bench for 2009 final v Barça in Rome
• Started Club World Cup final win v LDU Quito (1-0) in Dec 2008
• Capped at Youth level
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John O’SHEA
DEFENDER
30.04.1981
IRISH
190 CM / 86 KG
Former clubs: Waterford United FC, AFC Bournemouth, Royal Antwerp
• Debut v Villa in 1999; league wins 2003, 07, 08, 09; Cup 2004; UCL, World 2008
• 236 league games, 10 goals, for United 2001-10; career-best 4 goals in 2006/07
• 65 UCL games, 2 goals v FC København, Arsenal in past 9 seasons
• 6 games (397 mins) in 2008 UCL success; on bench v Chelsea in Moscow
• 12 games (1,126 mins) during 2009 run; started final v Barcelona in Rome
• 1st of 62 caps as sub v Croatia in 2001; UEFA Under-16 champion in 1998
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Jonny EVANS
DEFENDER
03.01.1988
NORTHERN IRISH
Former clubs: Royal Antwerp FC, Sunderland AFC
189 CM / 81 KG
• Signed pro in April 2005; under contract to 2014; twice loaned to Sunderland
• Sunderland’s Young Player of Year in 2006/07; loaned again in 2007/08
• Won 2 League Cups, 1 League title, 1 Club World Cup with United
• 12 UCL games; not in squad for 2008 UCL final; on bench for 2009 loss in Rome
• 20 caps, 1 goal; debut on 06.09.06 in 3-2 home win v Spain
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Darren FLETCHER
MIDFIELDER
01.02.1984
Former clubs: None
SCOTTISH
184 CM / 73 KG
• Turned pro in Feb 2001 after coming through youth ranks
• 46 UCL games, 1 goal in 4-0 win v Milan on 10.03.10; debut v Basel in 2002/03
• On bench for 2008 final win; banned for 2009 final, red card v Arsenal in semi-final
• Featured as sub in Club World Cup final win v Quito; scored in semi v Gamba Osaka
• Also won all 3 domestic trophies including hat-trick of League titles
• 47 caps (4 goals); 9 as skipper; debut v Norway (0-0) in Oslo on 20.08.03
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Luis Antonio VALENCIA
MIDFIELDER
04.08.1985
ECUADORIAN
178 CM / 78 KG
Former clubs: Nacional, Villarreal CF, RC Recreativo de Huelva,
Wigan Athletic FC
• Joined in summer 2009; spent 3 seasons at Wigan; 89 games, 7 goals
• 9 UCL games, 2 goals v CSKA Moskva (1-0 & 3-3)
• Born in Lago Agrio; started with Nacional: 104 games, 8 goals, 2003-05
• Just 2 Liga games for Villarreal v Cádiz (77 mins), Espanyol (17) in 2005/06
• Joined Huelva on loan in Jan 2006; 12 games, 0 goals as club won Div 2 title
• Full, Under-21 caps; 4 games/316 mins at 2006 World Cup - reached last 16
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Darron GIBSON
MIDFIELDER
25.10.1987
IRISH
184 CM / 85 KG
Former clubs: Royal Antwerp, Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
• From youth academy; senior debut as sub v Barnet in League Cup on 26.10.05
• League debut v Stoke (5-0) 15.11.08; League Cup winner in 2009, 2010
• 6 UCL games, 1 goal v Bayern Munich (3-2) on 07.04.10
• Loaned to Wolves in 2007/08; 21 games in Championship, 1 goal
• Capped by Ireland at Youth and Under-21 levels
• First of 9 senior caps v Denmark (4-0), Slovakia (2-2) in 2007
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Tomasz KUSZCZAK
GOALKEEPER
20.03.1982
POLISH
189 CM / 94 KG
Former clubs: Hertha BSC Berlin, West Bromwich Albion FC
• Joined Hertha as youth player; no league games in 3 seasons in Berlin
• Moved to England in 2004; 31 league games for WBA
• Joined United on loan just before UCL deadline at end of August 2006
• Signed permanent deal in summer 2007; 5 UCL games (325 mins) in 2007/08
• 2 more games in 2008/09 & 2009/10; on bench for Moscow, Rome finals
• Under-21, senior caps; unused sub at 2006 World Cup; not at EURO 2008
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AC Milan
UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE | SEASON 2010-11 | GROUP G
Founded: 16.12.1899
Address: Via F. Turati 3
IT-20121 Milano
Italy
Telephone: ++39 02 622 81
Telefax:
++39 02 659 8876
E-mail:
info@acmilan.it
Website: www.acmilan.com
CLUB HONOURS
1901, 1906, 1907, 1951, 1955, 1957, 1959,
1962, 1968, 1979, 1988, 1992, 1993, 1994,
1996, 1999, 2004
National Cup (5)
1967, 1972, 1973, 1977, 2003
1988, 1992, 1993, 1994, 2005
1963, 1969, 1989, 1990, 1994, 2003, 2007
1968, 1973
UEFA Super Cup (5)
1989, 1990, 1994, 2003, 2007
1969, 1989, 1990
FIFA World Club Cup (1)
2007
AC Milan
GENERAL INFORMATION
Sports Director:
Organisational Director:
Team Manager:
Press Officer:
Team Captain:
Ariedo Braida
Umberto Gandini
Vittorio Mentana
Riccardo Coli
Massimo Ambrosini
VICE-PRESIDENT &
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Adriano GALLIANI
Date of Birth:
30.07.1944 in Monza
Date of Election:
March 1986
(9 million supporters)
Other sports:
None
CLUB RECORDS
Most Appearances: Paolo Maldini 902 (648 in Serie A)
Most Goals: Gunnar Nordahl 221 in 268 matches (210 / 257 in Serie A)
STADIUM – GIUSEPPE MEAZZA
Floodlight:
1,500 lux
(2-1 v Juventus
on 15.10.1995)
Size of Pitch:
105 m x 68 m
HEAD COACH – Massimiliano ALLEGRI
Date of Birth: 11.08.1967 in Livorno
Player:
UC Cuoiopelli (1984-85) AS Livorno Calcio (1985-88)
AC Pisa 1909 (1988-89) AS Livorno Calcio (1989-90)
AC Pavia (1990-91) Pescara Calcio (1991-93) Cagliari
Calcio (1993-95) Perugia Calcio (1995-97) Calcio
Padova (1997) SSC Napoli (1997-98) Pescara Calcio
(1998-2000) AC Pistoiese (2000-01) Aglianese Calcio
(2001-03)
101 appearances and 19 goals in Serie A
4 appearances in UEFA Club Competitions
Coach:
Aglianese Calcio (2003-04) Spal 1907 Ferrara (2004-05)
US Grosseto FC (2005-06) US Sassuolo Calcio (2007-08)
Cagliari Calcio (2008-10) AC Milan (since 25.06.2010)
Manager of the Year in Italy 2009, 2010
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Marco AMELIA
GOALKEEPER
02.04.1982
ITALIAN
190 CM / 90 KG
Former clubs: AS Roma, Livorno Calcio, US Lecce, Parma FC,
Livorno Calcio, US Città di Palermo, Genoa CFC
• Left Roma in 2001; 2 years in Serie C1 + B with Livorno (36 games)
• Serie A debut Lecce’s 4-1 defeat by Lazio on 31.08.2003
• 1 Coppa game for Parma + Euro debut (3-0 defeat at Gençlerbirligi) on 03.03.2004
• Returned to Livorno 2004-08, playing 130 games
• 34 + 30 games for Palermo, Genoa; joined Milan in summer 2010
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Alexandre Rodrigues Da Silva ‘PATO’
FORWARD
02.09.1989
Former clubs: SC Internacional
BRAZILIAN
179 CM / 71 KG
• Started in futsal; scored in 1st Div debut on 26.11.2006 v Palmeiras (4-1) at 17
• Signed in 2007/08 after shining in 2007 South American Under-20 finals
• Serie A debut on 13.01.2008 v Napoli; Euro debut 20.02.2008 v Arsenal (0-0)
• Started 2010/11 with 36 goals in 77 Serie A games; 12 in 23 last season
• 7 UCL games, 2 goals - both in 3-2 win in Madrid
• 1st of 9 caps on 26.03.2008 v Sweden; not selected for 2010 World Cup
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Gennaro Ivan GATTUSO
MIDFIELDER
09.01.1978
ITALIAN
177 CM / 77 KG
Former clubs: AC Perugia, Rangers FC, Salernitana Sport
• Started at Perugia in 1995: 10 games in Serie A, B; at Rangers, 1997-98
• Euro debut in 1997 UEFA Cup for Rangers v Strasbourg, scored in 2nd leg defeat
• Back in Nov 1998; joined in 1999; 331 Serie A games, 7 goals (298/7 for Milan)
• Won league in Scotland, Italy; 2 UCL titles (2003, 2007); 3 finals
• 1 goal (v Sparta Praha 2003/04) in 74 UCL games in past 9 seasons
• 2006 world champion; 6 games; only 1st 45 mins v Slovaks in 2010 finals
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Filippo INZAGHI
FORWARD
09.08.1973
ITALIAN
181 CM / 74 KG
Former clubs: Piacenza FC, US Leffe, FC Hellas-Verona, Piacenza FC,
Parma FC, Atalanta BC, Juventus
• Joined in 2001; 4 seasons at Juve; 359 Serie A games, 154 goals (189/70 at Milan)
• 5th in UCL scoring chart with 44 goals in 78 matches; 2 in 7 (288mins) last season
• 17 goals for Juventus (26 games), 27 for Milan (52 games)
• Euro debut was Parma 2 Teuta Durres 0 back on 14.09.1995
• Lost 1998 final (Juve); won in 2003, 2007 (Milan); 2 goals v Liverpool in Athens
• 1 game (30 minutes v Czech Republic) in 2006 World Cup success
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Clarence SEEDORF
MIDFIELDER
01.04.1976
DUTCH
176 CM / 76 KG
Former clubs: AFC Ajax, UC Sampdoria, Real Madrid CF,
• First to win UCL with 3 clubs: Ajax (1995), Madrid (1998), Milan (2003, 2007)
• 109 UCL games; 11/0 for Ajax, 25/3 for Madrid, 73/8 for Milan
• Euro debut was Ajax 2 Guimarães 1 on 04.11.1992; 8 games, 1 goal, last season
• Joined Inter in 1999/00; crossed city in 2002; 29 league games, 5 goals, in 09/10
• Totals 348 Serie A games, 52 goals; 252/41 for Milan at start of season
• 87 caps (11 goals); 4 at EURO 96, 2004; 2 at EURO 2000; 4 at 1998 World Cup
AC Milan
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ZLATAN Ibrahimovic
FORWARD
03.10.1981
SWEDISH
195 CM / 95 KG
Former clubs: FBK Balkan, BK Flagg, Malmö FF, AFC Ajax, Juventus,
FC Internazionale Milano, FC Barcelona
• Bosnian parentage; joined Ajax in 2001; 71 league games, 32 goals
• Joined Juve in 2004; Inter in 2006; Barça in 2009; Milan in August 2010
• 4 goals in 10 UCL games last season brought total to 19 in 70; 16/29 in Liga
• Top scorer; 15 in 27 games in 2006/07; 17/ 26 in 2007/08; 25/35 in 2008/09
• At 2002, 2006 World Cups, EURO 2004 (scored v Bulgaria, Italy)
• 2 goals in 3 games at EURO 2008; goal v Greece UEFA’s 2nd-best of tournament
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Alessandro NESTA
DEFENDER
19.03.1976
Former clubs: S.S. Lazio
ITALIAN
187 CM / 79 KG
• Signed in 2002 after 10 years, 193 app. at Lazio; debut v Udinese on 13.03.1994
• Euro debut was Lazio’s 2-1 defeat v Omonia in Nicosia on 26.09.95
• Started 2010/11 with 374 Serie A games, 4 goals (181/6 for Milan)
• 85 UCL games since 1999; 2007 final was his 50th; 7 games last season
• UEFA Under-21 title in 1996; World Cup winner 2006
• 3 games at 1998, 2002, 2006 World Cups; 5 at EURO 2000; in All-Star team
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Rodney STRASSER
MIDFIELDER
30.03.1990
Former clubs: None
SIERRA LEONE
178 CM / 80 KG
• Born in Freetown; enrolled as youth player by Milan
• Made 1 1st team appearance in 2008/09; 1 (12 mins) last season
• Coppa Primavera winner in 2010
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Sokratis PAPASTATHOPOULOS
DEFENDER
09.06.1988
GREEK
183 CM / 82 KG
Former clubs: AEK Athens FC, Niki Volou, AEK Athens FC, Genoa CFC
• Signed by AEK from amateur league; loaned to Div 2 Niki Volou in Jan 2006
• 38 games, 1 goal, back at AEK; moved to Genoa in 2008
• Euro debut in Lille 3 AEK 1 on 17.10.2006
• 51 Serie A games, 2 goals, in 2 seasons at Genoa; joined Milan in summer
• Silver medal at UEFA Under-19 finals in 2007; in UEFA’s Team of Tournament
• In Under-21s in 2006; 1st senior cap in 1-0 v Czechs in Cyprus on 05.02.08
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Mathieu FLAMINI
MIDFIELDER
07.03.1984
FRENCH
Former clubs: Olympique de Marseille, Arsenal FC
178 CM / 67 KG
• Youth player at OM; 1st team debut on 20.12.2003 v Toulouse (1-0)
• 14 games that season; 9 UCUP games; Euro debut on 26.02.2004 v Dnipro
• Joined Arsenal in 2004/05; 102 Premier games/7 goals; won 2005 FA Cup
• 30 UCL games for Arsenal in 4 seasons; 5 (3 starts) for Milan last season
• Joined Milan in 2008; 54 Serie A games, no goals; 25 last season
• 8 Under-21 games for France; 1st of 3 caps 16.11.2007 2-2 v Morocco
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Massimo ODDO
DEFENDER
14.06.1976
ITALIAN
182 CM / 76 KG
Former clubs: Renato Curi, AC Milan, Fiorenzuola, AC Monza, AC Prato,
Lecco Calcio, AC Monza, SSC Napoli, Hellas-Verona FC,
S.S. Lazio, FC Bayern München
• At Milan 1993-95: 0 games; returned in Jan 2007 transfer window
• Went on to win UCL playing all 7 KO games; totals 30 in UCL; 4 last season
• Loaned to Bayern 2008/09; 18 games; 7 in UCL
• 250 Serie A games, 28 goals from debut for Verona v Bari on 30.09.2000
• 4½ seasons at Lazio; won Coppa in 2004; 135 games, 17 goals
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Marek JANKULOVSKI
MIDFIELDER
09.05.1977
CZECH
183 CM / 82 KG
Former clubs: FC Banik Ostrava, SSC Napoli, Udinese Calcio
• Signed in 2005; played in Italy since 2000 after 6 seasons with Banik
• Serie A debut in Lecce on 01.11.00; Napoli spent 2001/02 season in Serie B
• Euro debut for Udinese in Salzburg in UEFA Cup on 24.09.2003
• Played in all 13 games in 2007 UCL win; only 2 in injury-hit 2009/10
• 12 games last season brought Serie A total to 223/22 (112/4 for Milan)
• 4 games at EURO 2004; 3 at EURO 2008; 3 at 2006 World Cup
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Gianluca ZAMBROTTA
DEFENDER
19.02.1977
ITALIAN
181 CM / 76 KG
Former clubs: Calcio Como 1907, AS Bari, Juventus, FC Barcelona
• Joined Como at 17; Serie A debut in Bari on 31.08.1997 v Parma (0-2)
• 59 games/6 goals at Bari; 217/7 in 7 seasons at Juve; joined Barça 2006
• Signed in 2008 after 58/3 in 2 years; 58/1 since then (24/0 last season)
• Euro debut Ceahlaul 1 Juve 1 on 18.07.99; totals 63 in UCL (5 last season)
• 1st of 97 caps v Norway on 10.02.99; 3 games at EURO 2004; 4 at EURO 2008
• 6 in 2006 World Cup win; played all 3 (270 mins) at 2010 finals
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Ignazio ABATE
MIDFIELDER
12.11.1986
ITALIAN
180 CM / 73 KG
Former clubs: SSC Napoli, Piacenza Calcio, Modena FC 1912, Empoli FC,
Torino FC
• Started as Milan youth; returned in 2009; 30 Serie A games last season
• UCL debut for Milan on 09.12.2003 v Celta de Vigo (1-2); unused in Serie A
• Loan at Napoli in 04 (32 games/2 goals); Piacenza 05 (13/0); Modena 06 (38/1)
• Serie A debut at Empoli on 01.09.2007 v Inter (0-2); 24 games/1 goal
• 25/1 at Torino in 2008/09; 5 UCL games (3 starts) last season
• 19 Under-21 games 2006-2009; 4 (1 start) at 2009 finals
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Andrea PIRLO
MIDFIELDER
19.05.1979
ITALIAN
177 CM / 68 KG
Former clubs: Brescia Calcio, FC Internazionale Milano, Reggina Calcio,
• Signed in 2001; joined Inter in 1998; loaned to Reggina 1999/00
• Euro debut Inter 4 Skonto Riga 0 on 12.08.98 at 19
• 78 UCL games (5 for Inter in 1998/99); 3 finals for Milan; all 8 games last season
• Totals 357 games, 41 goals, in Serie A; 267/31 for Milan; 34/0 in 2009/10
• 1st cap in Azerbaijan on 07.09.02; World Cup winner 2006 (all 7 games)
• 2/1 at EURO 2004; 3/1 in 2008; only last 34 mins v Slovaks at 2010 World Cup
AC Milan
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Massimo AMBROSINI
MIDFIELDER
29.05.1977
ITALIAN
Former clubs: AC Cesena, Vicenza Calcio
182 CM / 72 KG
• At club since 1995, but loaned to Vicenza in 1997/98 (27 games, 1 goal)
• Euro debut 15 years ago: 4-0 v Zaglebie Lubin on 12.09.95
• 311 Serie A games, 28 goals; 284/27 in 14 seasons at Milan; 30/1 in 2009/10
• 87th min sub in 2003 UCL win; played the full 90 in Athens in 2007
• Totals 68 UCL games (1 goal) in 10 seasons; all 8 last season
• 1st cap v Croatia in April 1999; 3 (sub in final) at EURO 2000; 2 at EURO 2008
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Daniele BONERA
DEFENDER
31.05.1981
ITALIAN
Former clubs: Brescia Calcio, Parma FC
183 CM / 74 KG
• Joined in 2006; previous 8 years with Brescia, Parma
• Serie A debut Brescia v Udinese on 01.10.00; 241 games since; 7/0 in 2009/10
• Euro debut Chmel Blsany 1 Brescia 2 on 25.07.2001
• 6 games/419 minutes in 2006/07 UCL success; 2 (135 mins) last season
• 34 caps at Under-21/Olympic level; full debut v Morocco on 05.09.2001
• UEFA Under-21 champion, bronze medal at Athens Olympics, 2004
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Kevin-PRINCE Boateng
MIDFIELDER
06.03.1987 GERMAN/GHANAIAN 183 CM / 75 KG
Former clubs: Hertha BSC Berlin, Tottenham Hotspur FC,
BV Borussia Dortmund, Portsmouth FC
• Signed in a loan deal in August after transfer from Portsmouth to Genoa
• Born in Wedding suburb of Berlin; joined Hertha at 7; senior debut at 18
• Joined Spurs in 2007 after 42 Bundesliga games; only 14 in Premier
• Loaned to Dortmund (10) in 2009; 22/3 for Portsmouth last season
• Capped by Germany at all age levels; then opted to switch to Ghana
• 5/1 (v USA) at 2010 World Cup; v Germany, brother Jerome was opponent
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Flavio ROMA
GOALKEEPER
21.06.1971
ITALIAN
191 CM / 83 KG
Former clubs: S.S. Lazio, AC Mantova, SSC Venezia, US Fiorenzuola,
US Foggia, AC Chievo Verona, Piacenza Calcio, AS Monaco FC
• Born in Rome; started at Lazio in 1991 but no games in 3 seasons
• After 5 years in lower leagues, Serie A debut on 29.08.1999; Piacenza v Roma (!)
• 32 games that season; relegated; joined ASM in 2001 after 1 year in Serie B
• 203 Ligue 1 games in 8 seasons; played 2004 UCL final v Porto
• Joined Milan in summer 2009; unused last season
• 1st of 3 caps v Iceland on 30.03.2005
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Christian ABBIATI
GOALKEEPER
08.07.1977
ITALIAN
191 CM / 92 KG
Former clubs: AC Monza 1912, Borgosesia Calcio, Juventus, Torino FC,
• Signed in 1998 from Serie B Monza; debut 2-1 v Perugia on 17.01.99
• Loaned to Juve in 2005 (19 games), Torino in 2006 (36), Atlético in 2007 (21)
• Returned to Milan in 2008; 37 games since, 9 last season
• Totals 202 Serie A games, 147 for Milan; totals 15 club titles
• Euro debut v Chelsea (a) on 15.09.99; 28 UCL games; 1 in Manchester last season
• 16 Under-21 games for Italy; 1st of 4 caps v Switzerland (2-1) on 30.04.2003
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THIAGO Emiliano Da SILVA
DEFENDER
22.09.1984
BRAZILIAN
183 CM / 79 KG
Former clubs: RS Futebol, EC Juventude, FC Porto, FC Dynamo Moskva,
Fluminense FC
• Started career in 3rd Div in 2003; 1st Div debut on 21.04.2004 at Juventude
• Moved to Europe in summer 2004; 1 game for Porto, Dynamo following injuries
• Back in Brazil in 2006; won Brazilian Cup (2007); 81 games in 3 seasons
• Signed in 2009; 33 Serie A appearances, 2 goals, last season
• UCL debut in Marseille on 15.09.09; 7 games (all starts) last season
• Bronze medal at 2008 Olympics; unused sub at 2010 World Cup
70
Robson De Souza ‘ROBINHO’
FORWARD
25.01.1984
BRAZILIAN
172 CM / 60 KG
Former clubs: Santos FC, Real Madrid CF, Manchester City FC, Santos FC
• Joined Madrid in 2005 after 21 goals in 37 games for Santos in 2004
• Totalled 101 games, 25 goals for Real; joined City in 2008
• Top scorer in 2008/09 with 31/14; 10/0 in 2009/10; loaned to Santos in Jan
• 2 league + 8 cup games in Brazil; moved to Milan in August
• 5/2 in 2005 Confederations win; top scorer with 6 in 2007 Copa América win
• 4 games (140 mins) at 2006 World Cup; 4/2 (v Chile, Dutch) in 2010
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Mario Alberto YEPES
DEFENDER
13.01.1976
COLOMBIAN
186 CM / 83 KG
Former clubs: CD Cortulúa, Deportivo Cali, CA River Plate,
FC Nantes-Atlantique, Paris Saint-Germain FC, AC Chievo Verona
• Left Cali for Argentina in 1999; 75 games, 6 goals, for River
• Joined Nantes in Jan 2002; Euro debut on 20.02 in 1-1 at home to Man Utd
• Joined PSG in 2004 after 73 Ligue 1 games, 2 goals; 115/8 at PSG
• Arrived in Verona in 2008; 63/1 in Serie A before move to Milan in summer
• 70 caps since debut in 1999; Copa América winner in 2001
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Luca ANTONINI
DEFENDER
04.08.1982
ITALIAN
182 CM / 70 KG
Former clubs: AC Prato, AC Ancona, UC Sampdoria, Modena FC 1912,
Pescara Calcio, AC Arezzo, AC Siena, Empoli FC
• Started in Milan youth teams; loaned to Prato in 2001; 26 games in Serie C1
• Loaned to Ancona 2002 (17/1); Serie A debut at Sampdoria 13.12.2003 v Perugia
• Loaned to Modena in 2004 (15/1); Pescara in Jan 05 (22/3); Arezzo in 05 (39/3)
• Back in Serie A with Siena in 2006 (32/3), Empoli in 2007 (32/0)
• Returned in 2008; 22 Serie A games, 1 goal, last season; 2/0 in UCL
80
Ronaldo de Assis Moreira ‘RONALDINHO’
FORWARD
21.03.1980
BRAZILIAN
182 CM / 80 KG
Former clubs: Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense, Paris Saint-Germain FC,
FC Barcelona
• Promoted to Grêmio senior team in 1998; joined PSG in 2001 (55/17 in France)
• Joined Barcelona in 2003; 145 games/70 goals; won 2 leagues (2005, 2006)
• 42 UCL games/ 17 goals; 7/3 last season; won 2006 final
• FIFA World Player 2004, 2005, Ballon d’Or 2005, UEFA Footballer of Year 2006
• Joined Milan in 2008; 65 games, 20 goals in Serie A; 36/12 last season
• 1st of 87 caps on 26.06.1999 v Latvia (3-0); won 2002 WC (5 games/2 goals)
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Olympique Lyonnais
Founded: 03.08.1950
Address: 350 Avenue Jean Jaurès
FR-69361 Lyon Cedex 07
France
CLUB HONOURS
2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
National Cup (4)
1964, 1967, 1973, 2008
2001
1973, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
Telephone: ++33 4 26 29 67 00
Telefax:
++33 4 78 72 03 99
E-mail:
ol@olympiquelyonnais.com
Website: www.olweb.fr
Olympique Lyonnais
GENERAL INFORMATION
General Secretary:
Media Director:
Press Officer:
Team Captain:
Olivier Blanc
Olivier Blanc
Pierre Bideau
Cris
PRESIDENT
Supporters Clubs: 9
Other sports:
None
CLUB RECORDS
Jean-Michel AULAS
Date of Birth:
22.03.1949
in l’Arbresle (Rhône)
Date of Election:
15.06.1987
Most Appearances:
Serge Chiesa - 541 (1969-83)
Most Goals:
Fleury Di Nallo - 220 (1960-75)
STADIUM – STADE DE GERLAND
Floodlight:
1,800 lux
Record Attendance: 48,552 (1-1 v
AS Saint-Etienne
on 09.09.1980);
New configuration:
40,476 (1-0 v
FC Dynamo Kyiv
on 01.11.2006)
Size of Pitch:
105m x 68m
HEAD COACH – Claude PUEL
Date of Birth: 02.09.1961 in Castres
Nationality: French
Player:
Castres (1970-77) AS Monaco FC (1978-96)
French Championship Winner 1982, 1988
French Cup Winner 1980, 1985, 1991
488 league appearances / 601 in total
Coach:
AS Monaco FC (1996-98 / Assistant Coach 01.01.1999-30.06.01 / Head Coach) LOSC Lille
Métropole (01.07.2002-30.01.2008) Olympique
Lyonnais (since 01.07.2008)
French Super Cup Winner 2000
UEFA Intertoto Cup Winner 2004
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Hugo LLORIS
GOALKEEPER
26.12.1986
Former clubs: OGC Nice
FRENCH
188 CM / 78 KG
• From academy at home-town Nice; signed in 2008 after Coupet’s departure
• 72 league games in 3 seasons at Nice; 71 in 2 at OL (36 last season)
• Played all 14 UCL games last season (inc. play-off); totalled 22 at start of 2010/11
• 3 Under-21 caps; debut for senior team v Uruguay on 19.11.2008
• Played all 3 games at 2010 World Cup, conceding 4 goals
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Lamine GASSAMA
DEFENDER
02.10.1989
Former clubs: None
FRENCH
181 CM / 74 KG
• Joined youth team in 2005; pro contract in 2008 after 13 games in CFA 2007/08
• Made Ligue 1 debut on 29.10.2008 v Sochaux; played 7 games that season
• UCL debut in Dec. 2008 with first 64 mins of MD6 game v FC Bayern (2-3)
• 2 games (v Liverpool, Fiorentina) last season when Réveillère injured
• Also made 6 league appearances during 2009/10
• Made Under-21 debut on 13.11.2008 v Denmark
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Cristiano Marqués Gomes ‘CRIS’
DEFENDER
03.06.1977
BRAZILIAN
183 CM / 77 KG
Former clubs: Corinthians, Cruzeiro Belo Horizonte,
Bayer 04 Leverkusen, Cruzeiro Belo Horizonte
• 26 matches for Corinthians (1995-98); 84, 9 goals, in first spell with Cruzeiro
• Moved to Germany in 2002/03 season; 2 league games, 0 goals; 4/0 in UCL
• Returned to Brazil in 2003; played last 10 mins of 2004 Copa América final
• Joined OL in 2004; 182 league games, 17 goals; 34/4 last season
• 45 UCL games, 3 goals, in 6 seasons; scored on debut (2-2 v Man U on 15.09.04)
• ‘Le Policier’ played all 12 UCL games last season (as captain)
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Pape DIAKHATÉ
DEFENDER
21.06.1984
FRENCH/SENEGALESE 185 CM / 79 KG
Former clubs: US Ouakam, AS Nancy-Lorraine, FC Dynamo Kyiv,
AS St.-Etienne
• Born in Dakar; educated by Nancy; 141 games, 3 goals in six seasons
• Joined Dynamo in July 2007; only 31 games for club due to injuries
• 2 UCL games in 2007/08; all 90 mins of all 6 in 2008/09; injured last season
• Loaned to ASSE last winter; 18 league games; loaned to OL on 31.08.2010
• Capped 24 times by Senegal; played 2006 African Nations Cup
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Dejan LOVREN
DEFENDER
07.05.1989
CROATIAN
188 CM / 84 KG
Former clubs: NK Dinamo Zagreb, NK Inter Zapresic, NK Dinamo Zagreb
• Born in Zenica; D1 debut for Dinamo was one game in 2005/06
• Joined D2 Inter; 21 games in promotion run; 29 in D1 during 2007/08
• Back at Dinamo in 2008; 35 games, 1 goal, before move to OL on 14.01.2010
• Made 19 European appearances for Dinamo in 2008/09, 2009/10
• 1st of 5 caps 3-2 v Qatar on 08.10.2009; 8 games for OL last season
Olympique Lyonnais
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Kim KÄLLSTRÖM
MIDFIELDER
24.08.1982
SWEDISH
185 CM / 84 KG
Former clubs: BK Häcken, Djurgårdens IF, Stade Rennais
• Signed in summer 2006 after 83 league games, 20 goals for Rennes
• Debut in Toulouse on 10.01.04; totals 217 Ligue 1 games, 30 goals
• Totals 134/14 since joining OL; 32/4 last season
• 6 UCL games, 1 goal, in 2006/07; 8/1 in 07/08; 6/0 in 08/09; 11/1 last season
• 1st of 73 caps v Finland on 01.02.2001; 4 games at 2006 World Cup
• In UEFA’s Europe XI for charity match in Manchester in March 2007
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Jimmy BRIAND
FORWARD
02.08.1985
Former clubs: Stade Rennais
FRENCH
180 CM / 74 KG
• Joined OL in July 2010 after 169 Ligue 1 games, 33 goals, for Rennes
• Sidelined March-December 2009 with cruciate ligament injury
• Came back to play 23 games, 5 goals, last season
• 3 games, 1 goal (v Portugal) at 2006 Under-21 finals in Portugal
• 1st of 3 caps v Romania on 11.10.2008; on list of 30 for 2010 World Cup
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Miralem PJANIC
MIDFIELDER
02.04.1990
Former clubs: FC Metz
BOSNIAN
180 CM / 68 KG
• Born in Zvornik, Bosnia; brought up in Luxembourg
• Played all 3 games, scored Luxembourg’s only goal, at 2005 UEFA Under-17 finals
• Joined Metz academy at 14; 1st team debut on 18.08.07 v PSG (0-0)
• Joined OL in 2008 after 32 Ligue 1 games, 4 goals; 57/6 in 2 seasons at OL
• UCL debut v Barça on 24.02.09; OL top scorer with 4 in 12 games last season
• Called up by Bosnia in 2008; 1st of 16 caps v Bulgaria on 20.08.08
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LISANDRO López
FORWARD
02.03.1983
ARGENTINIAN
Former clubs: Racing Club de Avellaneda, FC Porto
174 CM / 74 KG
• Started career at Racing in 2003; scored 26 goals in 66 games in 3 seasons
• Joined Porto in 2005; Portuguese top scorer in 2007/08 with 24 goals in 27 games
• Won 4 leagues, 2 Cups in 4 seasons at Porto; 106 games, 49 goals; 28/13 in UCL
• Joined OL in June 2009; 33 Ligue 1 games, 15 goals last season; 10/3 in UCL
• 1st of 7 caps on 10.03.2005 v Mexico; not in 2010 World Cup squad
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Honorato Campos EDERSON
MIDFIELDER
13.01.1986
BRAZILIAN
Former clubs: RS Futebol, Juventude, OGC Nice
182 CM / 74 KG
• Signed in January 2008 but officially started with OL in August 2008
• 126 games, 21 goals, for Nice from winter 2004/05; 59/7 for in 2 seasons at OL
• Made 24 Ligue 1 appearances last season; scored 2 goals
• 9 UCL appearances last season (only 2 starts)
• World Under-17 champion (6 games, 2 goals) in Finland in 2003
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Michel BASTOS Fernandes
MIDFIELDER
02.08.1983
BRAZILIAN
179 CM / 71 KG
Former clubs: Feyenoord, Excelsior Rotterdam FC, CA Paranaense,
Grêmio Porto Alegre, Figueirense FC, LOSC Lille Métrople
• Joined Feyenoord in 2001, no games; 28 on loan to Excelsior in 2002/03
• Moved back to Brazil in 2003; played 94 Div 1 games (28 goals) for 3 clubs
• Signed for LOSC in 2006; Ligue 1 debut v Rennes on 05.08.06
• Played 97 league games (25 goals) and 5/1 in UCL in 3 seasons at LOSC
• Joined OL in 2009; 32 games, 10 goals last season
• 1st of 10 caps v England on 14.11.2009; 5 games (422 mins) at 2010 World Cup
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Timothée KOLODZIEJCZIAK
DEFENDER
01.10.1991
FRENCH
181 CM / 77 KG
• Silver medallist at 2008 UEFA Under-17 finals; in UEFA’s team of tournament
• Made 1 league appearance for Lens in 2007/08; joined OL in summer 2008
• 3 Ligue 1 games (1+2) in 2 seasons; 1 (12mins v Debrecen) in 2009/10 UCL
• Champion of Europe with France’s Under-19s in Caen in July
• Played all 5 games at left-back; substituted at half-time in final
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Anthony RÉVEILLÈRE
DEFENDER
10.11.1979
FRENCH
Former clubs: Stade Rennais, Valencia CF
181 CM / 77 KG
• Product of the Rennes football academy; Div 1 debut in Bastia on 03.02.1998
• Played 140 games before joining Valencia in mid-2002/03 campaign
• 18 league, 6 UCL games for Valencia who didn’t exercise option to buy
• Joined OL in 2003; 191 league games, 2 goals (v Lens 2003/04, Monaco 2007/08)
• Played 30 Ligue 1 games last season; 11 in UCL (injured for match in Florence)
• Silver at 2002 U-21 finals; 1st of 6 caps v Israel on 11.10.03; unused at 2010 WC
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Harry NOVILLO
FORWARD
11.02.1992
Former clubs: None
FRENCH
182 CM / 80 KG
• Born in Lyon; has come through the OL youth academy
• Promoted to professional squad after 18 games, 3 goals, in CFA last season
• Made Ligue 1 debut v Monaco last season
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Jean II MAKOUN
MIDFIELDER
29.05.1983
CAMEROONIAN 173 CM / 69 KG
Former clubs: Tonnerre Yaoundé, LOSC Lille Métropole
• Born in Yaoundé; joined LOSC in 2001; no Div 1 debut till 02.11.2002 in Bastia
• Signed in 2008 after 139 league games, 7 goals (5 in 2005/06) for LOSC
• 16 UCL games for LOSC; wears 17 in memory of Marc-Vivien Foé
• 28 Ligue 1 games, 1 goal, last season; 11/1 (winner v Real Madrid) in UCL
• 1st of 53 caps in Japan on 19.11.03; 3 games (209mins) at 2010 World Cup
Olympique Lyonnais
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Bafétimbi GOMIS
FORWARD
06.08.1985
FRENCH
Former clubs: AS Saint-Étienne, Troyes AC
184 CM / 77 KG
• Joined ASSE in 2000; made Div 1 debut on 07.08.2004; played 6 games
• Loaned to Troyes in Jan 2005 for 6 months; scored 6 goals in 13 games
• 125 games (38 goals) in 4 seasons at ASSE; 8/4 in UEFA Cup in 2008/09
• Joined OL in 2009; 37 Ligue 1 games, 10 goals last season; 9/2 in UCL (6 starts)
• 1st of 5 caps on 27.05.2008 v Ecuador; 1 game at EURO 2008 v Romania
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César DELGADO
MIDFIELDER
18.08.1981
ARGENTINIAN
Former clubs: Rosario Central, CD Cruz Azul
175 CM / 69 KG
• Joined in winter 2007/08; 65 games, 14 goals for Rosario; 151/61 in Mexico
• Chelito played 7 league games in 2007/08; 19/2 in 2008/09; 27/4 last season
• Made UCL debut v Steaua on 05.11.2008; 10/1 (winner in Liverpool) last season
• 1st of 20 caps v Uruguay on 16.07.2003; gold medal at 2004 Olympics
• Scored 2-2 in 87th-min of 2004 Copa América final (Brazil won on pens)
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Aly CISSOKHO
DEFENDER
15.09.1987
FRENCH
Former clubs: FC Gueugnon, Vitória Setúbal, FC Porto
181 CM / 75 KG
• Started in Div 2 Gueugnon in 2006; played 22 Ligue 2 games in two seasons
• Moved to Portugal in January 2008; 13 league games for Setúbal in 2008/09
• UEFA Cup debut on 18.09.2008 v Heerenveen; joined Porto in Jan 2009
• Joined OL in 2009 after 15 league games, 4 UCL; won league and cup double
• 31 Ligue 1 games last season; all 12 starts, 1 goal (home to Debrecen) in UCL
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Maxime GONALONS
MIDFIELDER
10.03.1989
Former clubs: None
FRENCH
185 CM / 70 KG
• Product of OL academy; 55 games, 4 goals for CFA team 2006-09
• Promoted to 1st team last season; 15 league games, 1 goal
• 8 UCL appearances (4 starts) last season, 1 goal (1-1 in Liverpool)
• Started 3 of last 4 UCL games; 2 caps at Under-21 level
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Clément GRENIER
MIDFIELDER
07.01.1991
Former clubs: None
FRENCH
186 CM / 72 KG
• Educated at the club’s football academy; second season in pro squad
• 3 Ligue 1 appearances last season; still awaits UCL debut
• Silver medallist at 2008 European Under-17 finals in Turkey
• Started all 5 games; scored in 3-3 group-stage draw with winners, Spain
• Gold medal at 2010 Under-19 finals; 3 starts (on bench during final v Spain)
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Jérémy PIED
MIDFIELDER
23.02.1989
FRENCH
Former clubs: Olympique Lyonnais, FC Metz
170 CM / 65 KG
• Came through OL academy; first season in pro squad
• Played 30 games, scored 4 goals, in CFA team 2006-08
• 37 games, 4 goals, on loan to Ligue 2 Metz last season
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Johan HARTOCK
GOALKEEPER
17.02.1987
Former clubs: US Robert
FRENCH
190 CM / 85 KG
• Born in Trinité on island of Martinique; joined OL in July 2004
• Won CFA championship in 2006; on 1st team bench occasionally
• Still awaits 1st team debut; just back from achilles rupture in March 2010
• Former Under-19 international
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Jérémy TOULALAN
MIDFIELDER
10.09.1983
FRENCH
Former clubs: FC Nantes Atlantique
184 CM / 78 KG
• Signed in summer 2006 after 94 Div 1 games, 1 goal, for Nantes
• Had made debut at 18 v Rennes on 23.02.02
• 127 league games for OL in 4 seasons; has yet to score for club
• 31 Ligue 1 games last season; 9 in UCL
• 4 games, 1 goal, at 2006 European U-21 finals; in UEFA’s Team of Tournament
• 1st of 36 caps v Faroes on 11.10.2006; all 3 at EURO 2008; 2 at 2010 World Cup
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Yoann GOURCUFF
MIDFIELDER
11.07.1986
FRENCH
185 CM / 79 KG
Former clubs: Stade Rennais FC, AC Milan, FC Girondins de Bordeaux
• From Rennes academy; joined Milan in 2006; 36 games in 2 seasons
• Father Christian was midfielder; now coaches Ligue 1 rivals Lorient
• 8 UCL games in 2006/07; 3/0 in 2007/08; 8/2 (v Bayern, Olympiacos) last season
• Joined Bordeaux in 2008; 69/18 till move to OL on 24.08.2010; 32/6 last season
• Gold medal at 2005 UEFA Under-19 finals; in UEFA’s Team of Tournament
• 1st of 22 caps on 20.08.2008 v Sweden; 2 (v Uru, SA) at 2010 World Cup
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Rémy VERCOUTRE
GOALKEEPER
26.06.1980
FRENCH
185 CM / 78 KG
Former clubs: US Dunkerque, HSC Montpellier-Hérault,
Olympique Lyonnais, RC Strasbourg
• Under-21 international (played 2002 European Championship final)
• Developed at Montpellier; Div 1 debut v Marseille (1-1) on 28.07.01
• 15 games in 2001/02; Montpellier had third-best defensive record in league
• Joined OL on 31.12. 2002; 40 league games since (5 on loan to Strasbourg 04/05)
• 1 UCL game in 2005/06, 2006/07; 6 (Coupet injured) in 2007/08
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OGC Nice
AS Saint-Etienne
Le Mans UC 72
US Boulogne
Grenoble Foot 38
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Founded: 23.08.1899
Address: Centre d’entraînement Robert Louis-Dreyfus
33 Traverse de la Martine
BP 108
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Telephone: +33 - 4 91 765 609
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PRESIDENT
Supporters Clubs: 9 (4.2 million
supporters in France)
Other sports:
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CLUB RECORDS
Jean-Claude DASSIER
Most Appearances: Roger Scotti 408 league appearances (1942-58)
Date of Birth:
28.07.1941 in Paris
Date of Election:
22.06.2009
Most Goals: Gunnar Andersson 192 goals in 247 appearances (1950-58)
STADIUM – STADE VELODROME
Floodlight:
1,430 lux
(2-0 v Newcastle
United FC in the
UEFA Cup in 2004)
Size of Pitch:
105m x 68m
HEAD COACH – Didier DESCHAMPS
Date of Birth: 15.10.1968 in Bayonne
Nationality: French
Player:
Aviron Bayonnais (1980-83) FC Nantes Atlantique
(1983-89) Olympique de Marseille (1989-90)
FC Girondins de Bordeaux (1990-91) Olympique de
Marseille (1991-94) Juventus (1994-99) Chelsea FC
(1999-2000) Valencia CF (2000-01)
263 appearances (13 goals) in the French 1st Division /
124 (4) Serie A / 27 in the English Premier League / 8 in La Liga
85 UEFA Club Competition matches / 103 appearances (4 goals) for France
World Cup Winner 1998 / Chevalier of the Légion d’honneur 1998
European Championship Winner 2000
UEFA Champions League Winner 1993, 1996
French Championship Winner 1990, 1992, 1993
Italian Championship Winner 1995, 1997, 1998
Italian Cup Winner 1995 / Italian Super Cup Winner 1995, 1997
European / South American Cup Winner 1996 / English Cup Winner 2000
Coach:
AS Monaco FC (2001-05) Juventus (2006-07) Olympique de Marseille (since
01.06.2009)
French Championship Winner 2010 / French League Cup Winner 2003, 2010 /
French Super Cup Winner 2010
UEFA Champions League runners-up 2004
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Rudy RIOU
GOALKEEPER
22.01.1980
FRENCH
185 CM / 78 KG
Former clubs: SC Montpellier-Hérault, FC Istres, Toulouse FC
• Made Ligue 1 debut in Lyon on 31.07.1999; 20 games that season
• Born in Béziers; 116 league games for Montpellier; joined Istres in 2004
• 26 Ligue 1 games 2004/05; 75 in Ligue 2 2005-07
• Joined Toulouse in 2007; 4 league games in 2007/08; 1 in UEFA Cup
• Signed in 2008; 1 game in 1st season; unused last season
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CÉSAR Azpilicueta
DEFENDER
28.08.1989
Former clubs: CA Osasuna
SPANISH
178 CM / 70 KG
• Born in Pamplona; developed at hometown club; signed in summer 2010
• Liga debut at 17 away to Real Madrid on 08.04.07; totals 99 Liga games
• ‘Veteran’ in UEFA age-limit competitions; Under-19 champion in 2007
• Also played 2006 Under-17 finals; 2008 Under-19s; 2009 Under-21s
• Totalled 46 games in age-limit competitions at start of season
• On provisional list of 30 for Spain’s winning 2010 World Cup campaign
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TAIWO Taye Ismaila
DEFENDER
16.04.1985
NIGERIAN
Former clubs: Gabros, Lobi Stars Makurdi
183 CM / 77 KG
• Born in Lagos; educated at OM; Div 1 debut at home to Lens on 12.03.05
• 4 games that season; European debut in 2005/06 with 9 UEFA Cup games
• 6 UCL games in 2007/08, 6 in 2008/09; 4 UCL, 4 UEL games last season
• 161 Ligue 1 games, 13 goals in 6 seasons at OM; 27/3 last season
• Champion at 2005 World Youth Cup; Bronze Ball behind Mikel, Messi
• 45 senior caps; 2 games (130 mins) at 2010 World Cup finals
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Vitorino HILTON Da Silva
DEFENDER
13.09.1977
BRAZILIAN
182 CM / 73 KG
Former clubs: Chapecoense, Paraná Clube, FC Servette, SC Bastia,
RC Lens
• Arrived in Switzerland in 2001; 57 games, 2 goals, for Servette
• Moved to France in winter 2003/04; debut Bastia v Toulouse on 07.02.04
• Joined Lens at end of season; 122 league games; 2 goals per season (=8)
• 16 UEFA Cup games for Lens; joined OM in 2008; 48/2 since then (12/1 in 09/10)
• 2 UCL games (v Zürich) last season, 1 goal; totals 50/4 in Europe
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Édouard CISSÉ
MIDFIELDER
30.03.1978
FRENCH
186 CM / 76 KG
Former clubs: Paris Saint-Germain FC, Stade Rennais FC, West Ham FC,
AS Monaco FC, Beşiktaş JK
• Started career at home-town Pau; joined PSG in 1997; loaned to Rennes (28/2)
• Back to PSG in 1999; 79 league, 9 UCL, 5 UEFA Cup games in 3 seasons
• Loaned to West Ham (21 games), Monaco (31); then back at PSG in 2004
• 96 games in 3 seasons; joined Besiktas in 2007; 54 games, 2 goals in 2 seasons
• Signed in 2009; 32 Ligue 1 games, 1 goal, last season; 5/0 in UCL
• 3 Europa League games brought European total to 71/3
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Benoît CHEYROU
MIDFIELDER
03.05.1981
FRENCH
Former clubs: LOSC Lille Métropole, AJ Auxerre
182 CM / 78 KG
• Signed in 2007; followed footsteps of older brother Bruno, signed in 2004
• 89 league games, 2 goals, for Lille; Div 1 debut in Bastia on 06.02.2000 at 18
• Moved to AJA in 2004, 85 games, 5 goals, for club; 20 in UEFA Cup
• 101/10 in 3 seasons at OM; 1st game of 2010/11 was his 300th in Ligue 1
• 32/5 in Ligue 1 last season; all 6 in UCL, 1 goal (5th in 6-1 v Zürich)
• European Under-18 champion (with Cissé) in 2000
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Luís Oscar ‘Lucho’ GONZÁLEZ
MIDFIELDER
19.01.1981
ARGENTINIAN
Former clubs: CA Huracán, CA River Plate, FC Porto
185 CM / 75 KG
• Div 1 debut on 29.04.1999 Huracán v Racing Avellaneda; relegated that year
• Joined River in 2002 after 111 games; won 2 Clausura (2003, 2004)
• 82 games, 17 goals, in 3 seasons at River; joined Porto in 2005
• 111 league games (32 goals); 30 UCL games (9 goals); 4 league titles in Portugal
• Signed in 2009; 32/5 in Ligue 1; 5/2 (v Milan, Madrid) in UCL last season
• 1st of 43 caps on 31.01.03 v Honduras; gold at 2004 Olympics; not at World Cup
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Evaeverson Lemos Da Silva BRANDÃO
FORWARD
16.06.1980
BRAZILIAN
Former clubs: AD São Caetano, FC Shakhtar Donetsk
189 CM / 78 KG
• Started in lower divisions; joined São Caetano in 2002; 23/10 in 7 months
• Joined Shakhtar in 2002; 129 games (65 goals), 27 UCL games (7 goals)
• Won 3 Ukranian league titles, 2 Cups; joined OM in Dec. 2008
• Ligue 1 debut on 17.01.2009 v Le Havre (2-0); totals 46 games, 15 goals
• 30/8 in Ligue 1 last season; 6/1 (6th in 6-1 v Zürich) in UCL; totals 60/16 in Europe
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André-Pierre GIGNAC
FORWARD
05.12.1985
FRENCH
187 CM / 84 KG
Former clubs: FC Lorient, Pau FC, FC Lorient, Toulouse FC
• Joined Lorient youth team in 2002; Ligue 1 debut 05.08.2006 (51/11 for club)
• Loaned to 3rd-tier Pau Jan-Jun 2005 (18 games, 8 goals)
• Joined Toulouse in 2007; UCL debut in qualifier v Liverpool
• France’s top scorer 2008/09 with 24; totals 134/43 in Ligue 1
• 1st of 16 caps (4 goals) v Lithuania on 01.04.2009
• 3 (95mins) at 2010 World Cup; 5 v Uruguay, 45 v Mexico, S. Africa
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Loïc RÉMY
FORWARD
02.01.1987
FRENCH
Former clubs: Olympique Lyonnais, RC Lens, OGC Nice
184 CM / 75 KG
• Born in Lyon; came through OL academy; debut v St. Etienne on 14.10.2006
• UCL debut as 80th-min sub v Steaua on 06.12.2006
• Loaned to Lens (10/3) in 2008; joined Nice at end of season
• Signed in August after 68 Ligue 1 games, 26 goals
• 1st cap v Nigeria on 02.06.2010; 2nd 2-1 defeat in Norway in August
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Charles KABORÉ
MIDFIELDER
09.02.1988
BURKINA FASO
181 CM / 75 KG
Former clubs: Etoile Filante Ouagadougou, FC Libourne-Saint-Seurin
• Joined Libourne in 2006; 10 games, 1 goal, in Ligue 2; 16/0 in 2007/08
• Joined OM in Dec. 2007; Ligue 1 debut 17.01.2008 v PSG; 12 games that season
• Totals 60/2 for club in Ligue 1; 25/1 last season; UCL debut on 22.10.2008 v PSV
• 3 UCL games last season (120 mins); 3 in UEL (1 goal in Copenhagen)
• 20 caps, 1 goal for Burkina Faso as right-back or screening midfielder
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Senah MANGO
DEFENDER
13.12.1991
Former clubs: Planète Lomé
TOGOLESE
181 CM / 78 KG
• Born in Togolese capital Lomé; signed in August 2009
• Sidelined by bureaucratic problems until New Year
• Spent last half of season with reserves; no 1st team appearances
• 5 senior caps for Togo
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Leyti N’DIAYE
DEFENDER
19.08.1985
SENEGALESE
188 CM / 84 KG
Former clubs: Louhans-Cuiseaux, Olympique de Marseille, US Créteil,
RC Strasbourg, AC Ajaccio
• Signed in 2004; 3 Ligue 1 games; 1st, at just 19, in Sochaux on 12.09.2004
• Then loaned to Div 2 Créteil, Strasbourg; returned in 2007
• 5 Ligue 1 games in 2 seasons; loaned to Ajaccio in Jan 2009
• 12 Ligue 2 games that season; 31 in 2009/10; recalled in summer
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Jordan AYEW
FORWARD
11.09.1991
FRENCH/GHANAIAN
Former clubs: AS Lyon-Duchère
182 CM / 80 KG
• Joined as youth player in 2006, teaming-up with older brother André
• Scored on Ligue 1 debut v Lorient on 16.12.2009 (1-1 in 2-1 win)
• 4 league appearances last season; 65mins in total
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Elinton ANDRADE
GOALKEEPER
30.03.1979
BRAZILIAN
190 CM / 85 KG
Former clubs: CR Flamengo, Rio Claro FC, Bangu AC, Fluminense FC,
CR Vasco da Gama, Ascoli Calcio, Duque de Caixas, FC Rapid Bucureşti
• Played in Brazilian top flight for Flamengo, Fluminense, Vasco da Gama
• Moved to Europe in 2005; no games in 2 seasons at Ascoli
• After six months back in Brazil, signed for Rapid in 2007
• Played 37 games in 2 seasons; won Romanian Super Cup in 2007
• Joined OM in 2009; 3 Ligue 1 games last season; on bench in UCL
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Stéphane MBIA
MIDFIELDER
20.05.1986
Former clubs: Stade Rennais FC
CAMEROONIAN
189 CM / 82 KG
• Born in Yaoundé but began at Kadji Academy, Douala; joined Rennes in 2003
• 1 league game in 2004/05; 105 (4 goals) + 10 in UEFA Cup in 5 seasons
• Joined OM in July 2009; 27 Ligue 1 games, 2 goals, last season; 4/0 in UCL
• 34 caps; silver at 2008 African Nations Cup; 3 full games at 2010 World Cup
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Fabrice ABRIEL
MIDFIELDER
06.07.1979
FRENCH
176 CM / 69 KG
Former clubs: Paris Saint-Germain FC, Servette FC, Amiens SC,
EA Guingamp, FC Lorient
• Started as PSG youth; 2 Ligue 1 games in 2 seasons; loaned to Servette in 2001
• Joined Amiens after 6 months, 5 games; 114 Ligue games (13 goals) in 4 seasons
• Moved to Guingamp in 2004, 68 games (8 goals) in 2 seasons
• Joined Lorient in 2006; 111 Ligue 1 games (10 goals) in 3 seasons
• Joined OM in 2009; 32/1 in Ligue 1 last season; 5/1 (in 6-1 v Zürich) in UCL
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Gabriel HEINZE
DEFENDER
19.04.1978
ARGENTINIAN
178 CM / 72 KG
Former clubs: Newell’s Old Boys, Real Valladolid CF, Sporting Clube de
Portugal, Paris Saint-Germain FC, Manchester United FC, Real Madrid CF
• Joined United in 2004; Madrid in 2007; OM in 2009 (after 44 games for Madrid)
• Started 2010/11 with 299 league games in 5 countries; 27/4 last season
• Euro debut for PSG v Rapid Bucureşti in 2001/02 UEFA Cup
• Missed most of 2005/06 (tore knee ligaments in UCL game v Villarreal)
• 68 caps; 4 games at 2006 World Cup, 3 (1 goal v Nigeria) in 2010
• Copa América runner-up 2004, 2007; gold medal at Athens Olympics
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André AYEW
FORWARD
17.12.1989
FRENCH/GHANAIAN
176 CM / 72 KG
Former clubs: Olympique de Marseille, FC Lorient, Arles-Avignon FC
• ‘Dédé’ is son of former OM star Abedi Pelé, older brother of Jordan
• Product of OM academy; debut in Valenciennes on 15.08.2007
• 9 league appearances in 2007/08; 3 (115 mins) in UCL
• 22 games, 3 goals, on loan to Lorient in 2008/09; loaned to Arles 2009/10
• Under-20 world champion 2009; 4 games (389 mins) at 2010 World Cup
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Souleymane DIAWARA
DEFENDER
24.12.1978
SENEGALESE
185 CM / 74 KG
Former clubs: Le Havre AC, FC Sochaux, Charlton Athletic FC,
• At Le Havre in Ligue 2; promoted in 2002; 32 games, 1 goal that season
• Joined Sochaux in 2003; 84 games (4 goals) in 4 seasons; won League Cup 2004
• Moved to Charlton in 2006; 23 Premier games; signed for Bordeaux in Aug. 2007
• 63 games (2 goals) in 2 seasons; won league in 2009; joined OM that summer
• 37 Ligue 1 games last season, 4 goals; 5/0 in UCL; all 4 in Europa League
• 1st of 39 caps on 19.11.2002 v South Africa (1-1)
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Alexander N’DOUMBOU
MIDFIELDER
04.01.1992
Former clubs: None
GABONESE
177 CM / 73 KG
• Born in Port-Gentil, Gabon; father Gabonese, mother Chinese
• Family moved to France when he was 12
• Started as youth player with Carprentras, Martigues; joined OM in 2006
• Won French Under-17 championship in 2009
• Called into national team in November 2009
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Jean-Philippe SABO
DEFENDER
26.02.1987
FRENCH
174 CM / 69 KG
Former clubs: Olympique de Marseille, HSC Montpellier-Hérault,
AC Ajaccio
• Signed pro contract in July 2006; Ligue 1 debut 19.01.2008
• Played 30 games on loan to Montpellier in 2008/09
• 16 games on loan to Ligue 2 Ajaccion last season
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Mathieu VALBUENA
MIDFIELDER
28.09.1984
FRENCH
Former clubs: FC Libourne-Saint-Seurin
167 CM / 58 KG
• Born in Bruges; signed in 2006 after 51 games, 10 goals in Ligue 2
• Ligue 1 debut at home to Valenciennes on 19.11.2006
• Started season with 106 league games for OM; 31/5 last season
• 3 UCL games last season (116mins); 3 in Europa League
• 3 senior caps; played 21 mins v Mexico at 2010 World Cup
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Steve MANDANDA
GOALKEEPER
28.03.1985
Former clubs: Le Havre AC
FRENCH
185 CM / 82 KG
• Born in Congo capital Kinshasa, came through HAC academy
• All 4 games at 2006 UEFA Under-21 finals; preferred to OM’s Gavanon
• Signed by OM a year later with no previous Ligue 1 experience
• Became 1st choice in 2007/08 with 34 league games; all 6 in UCL
• Totals 108 Ligue 1 games in 3 seasons; ever-present last term in UCL, UEL
• Unused sub at EURO 2008 and at 2010 World Cup
Olympique Lyonnais
AJ Auxerre
AS Monaco FC
Stade Rennais FC
Valenciennes FC
RC Lens
AS Nancy-Lorraine
Toulouse FC
OGC Nice
AS Saint-Etienne
Le Mans UC 72
US Boulogne
Grenoble Foot 38
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Valenciennes FC
AS Monaco FC
AC Arles-Avignon
AS Saint-Etienne
AS Nancy-Lorraine
Stade Rennais FC
RC Lens
Toulouse FC
OGC Nice
AJ Auxerre
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Panathinaikos FC
Founded: 03.02.1908
Address: 168 Kifisiss Avenue & Sofokleus
GR-15126 Maroussi (Athens)
Greece
CLUB HONOURS
1930, 1949, 1953, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1964,
1965, 1969, 1970, 1972, 1977, 1984, 1986,
1990, 1991, 1995, 1996, 2004, 2010
National Cup (17)
1940, 1948, 1955, 1967, 1969, 1977, 1982,
1984, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1991, 1993, 1994,
1995, 2004, 2010
1970, 1988, 1993, 1994
Telephone: +30 210 870 9000
Telefax:
+30 210 809 3644
E-mail:
info@pao.gr
Website: www.pao.gr
Panathinaikos FC
GENERAL INFORMATION
Managing Director: Fanis Voutsaras
Press Officer:
Andreas Droukopoulos
Captain:
Giorgos Karagounis
PRESIDENT
Other sports:
None
CLUB RECORDS
Nikos
KONSTANTOPOULOS
Most Appearances:
Mimis Domazos - 504 (1959-80)
Date of Birth:
07.06.1942 in Krestena
Date of Election:
13.07.2010
Most Goals:
Krzysztof Warzycha - 288 (1989-2004)
STADIUM – OAKA
Floodlight:
1,940 lux
(v AEK Athens FC
in 1986)
Size of Pitch:
105 m x 68 m
HEAD COACH – Nikolaos NIOPLIAS
Date of Birth: 17.01.1965 in Galatini (Kozani)
Nationality: Greej
Player:
Neoi Galatinis Kozani (1981-82) OFI Crete (1982-93)
Panathinaikos FC (1993-96) OFI Crete (1996-2002)
Halkidona FC (2002-04)
44 appearances / 1 goal for Greece
509 appearances / 70 goals in the Greek League
European Under-21 Championship Runner-up 1988
Greek Championship Winner 1995, 1996
Greek Cup Winner 1987, 1994, 1995
Coach:
Greek National Under-19 Team (2005-07) Greek
National Under-21 Team (2007-09) Panathinaikos FC
(since 08.12.2009)
Greek Championship Winner 2010
Greek Cup Winner 2010
European Under-19 Championship Runner-up 2007
2
Giorkas SEITARIDIS
DEFENDER
04.06.1981
GREEK
185 CM / 79 KG
Former clubs: PAS Iannina, Panthinaikos FC, FC Porto,
FC Dynamo Moskva, Club Atlético de Madrid
• Signed 4-year deal on 10.09.09; 8 games in 2009/10 title win after injuries
• Fit for 2010 Greek Cup win and World Cup squad
• Won League & Cup double with club in 2003/04 in first spell from 2000-04
• Won 2004 European/South America Cup medal in only season at Porto 2004/05
• 46 UEFA club games, 2 goals; 1st of 70 caps on 13.02.02 v Finland
• EURO 2004 winner; played in 2010 World Cup opening loss v S Korea
3
Josu SARRIEGI
DEFENDER
19.01.1979
SPANISH
185 CM / 83 KG
Former clubs: SD Beasain, CD Alaves, SD Eibar, Athletic Club Bilbao
• Signed from Athletic Club in summer 2007; contract extended to 2012
• Liga debut on 18.02.01 for Alavés at Osasuna; two seasons for Alavés
• 35 Liga games for Alavés, 2 goals; 36/0 at Athletic in 2006/07 season
• On loan to SD Eibar in between
• 69 Greek league games, 1 goal; 21/1 in 2009/10 title win
4
Jean-Alain BOUMSONG
DEFENDER
14.12.1979
FRENCH
190 CM / 88 KG
Former clubs: Le Havre AC, AJ Auxerre, Rangers FC, Newcastle United FC,
Juventus, Olympique Lyonnais
• Signed three-year contract on 30.07.10
• Won 2005 SPL (Rangers); 2007 Serie B (Juventus)
• 2008 League & Cup double with OL; 2003 French Cup winner with Auxerre
• 52 UEFA club games, 1 goal; 25/0 in UCL for Auxerre, Rangers & OL
• 1st of 27 caps on 20.06.03 v Japan in Confederations Cup win
• One game as sub at both EURO 2004 & 2008
5
Cédric KANTÉ
DEFENDER
06.07.1979
MALIAN
181 CM / 77 KG
Former clubs: RC Strasbourg, FC Istres, ASOA Valence, RC Strasbourg,
OGC Nice
• Signed in June 2009 on 3-year contract from Nice
• Won League and Cup double in 1st season with club; 29 club games, no goals
• 10 years in French football; 195 Ligue 1 games, 5 goals 1999-2009
• On loan from RC Strasbourg to Istres and Valence
• 16 UEFA club games, 1 goal, 8 in 2009/10; 7/1 in UEL, 1 in UCL qualifier
• Born at Strasbourg; Under-18 for France; 26 caps for Mali
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Sotiris NINIS
FORWARD
03.04.1990
Former clubs: GS Apollon Smyrnis
GREEK
173 CM / 72 KG
• ‘Pana’ club debut on 07.01.07 v Egaleo; captained club at 18 years 125 days
• 66 Greek League games, 6 goals, from 2007-10; 26/3 in 2009/10 title win
• 18 UEFA club games, 1 goal; 6 caps, 1 goal
• Youngest ever scorer for Greece (18 yrs 46 days) on debut v Cyprus on 19.05.08
• Youngest member of Greek squad at 2010 World Cup, 2 games (47 mins)
Panathinaikos FC
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Giorgios IOANNIDIS
DEFENDER
04.05.1988
Former clubs: Iraklis FC
GREEK
174 CM / 70 KG
• Signed on 24.07.10 on three-year contract after release from Iraklis
• Reached 2007 UEFA Under-19 Championship final under Nikos Nioplias
• From Iraklis academy, 44 Super League games, 4 goals, 2006-10
• Greek Under-21 international
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Djibril CISSÉ
FORWARD
12.08.1981
FRENCH
183 CM / 78 KG
Former clubs: AJ Auxerre, Liverpool FC, Olympique de Marseille,
Sunderland AFC
• 45 club games, 29 goals, in 2009/10 League & Cup win
• Greek League top scorer (23); French top scorer - 22 in 2001/02; 26 in 2003/04
• Penalty in shoot-out in 2005 UCL final v Milan; 2 goals v CSKA in UEFA Super Cup
• 166 club games, 90 goals, at Auxerre; 83/22 at Liverpool; 78/37 at OM
• On loan to Sunderland (38/11) before return to OM; 63 UEFA club app., 21 goals
• 1st cap on 18.05.02 v Belgium; 40 caps, 9 goals; 55 mins v SA in World Cup
10
Sidney GOVOU
FORWARD
27.07.1979
Former clubs: Olympique Lyonnais
FRENCH
175 CM / 75 KG
• Joined on 05.07.10 on 3-year contract
• Last member of OL team that won 7 straight titles (2002-08) to leave
• From OL academy; 296 Ligue 1 games, 51 goals
• 71 UCL games for OL, 10 goals; 11/1 in 2009/10 run to semi-finals
• 1st cap on 21.08.02 v Tunisia; 49 caps, 10 goals
• Selected for EURO2004 & 2006 World Cup; all 3 games at 2010 WC (162 mins)
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Sebastián LETO
MIDFIELDER
30.08.1986
ARGENTINIAN
Former clubs: CA Lanús, Liverpool FC, Olympiacos FC
188 CM / 80 KG
• Won League & Cup double with Olympiacos (2008/09), Panathinaikos (2009/10)
• Winning goal in 2009/10 Greek Cup final v Aris (1-0)
• 2 UCL, 2 League Cup games for Liverpool in 2007/08, work permit problems
• 34 club games, 2 goals, for Olympiacos on loan in 2008/09
• 43/8 for Panathinaikos in 2009/10
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LUIS Javier GARCIA Sanz
MIDFIELDER
24.06.1978
SPANISH
176 CM / 75 KG
Former clubs: FC Barcelona, Real Valladolid, CD Toledo, CD Tenerife,
Club Atlético de Madrid, FC Barcelona, Liverpool FC, Real Racing Club
• Signed one-year deal on 29.08.10 from Racing after 15 Liga games in 09/10
• Joined Liverpool under his ex-Tenerife coach Rafael Benitez on 20.08.04
• 2005 UCL & UEFA Super Cup winner; returned to Spain in 2007
• 87/12 for Alético; 38/8 at Barcelona; 121/30 at Liverpool
• 46 UEFA games, 15 goals; 39/12 in UCL; loan at Valladolid, Toledo, Tenerife
• 1st of 18 caps on 26.03.05 v China; 3 games at 2006 World Cup
15
GILBERTO Aparecido da SILVA
MIDFIELDER
07.10.1976
BRAZILIAN
184 CM / 74 KG
Former clubs: America FC, Club Atletico Mineiro, Arsenal FC
• Signed on 17.07.08 after 6 years, 237 club games, 23 goals at Arsenal
• Won Premier League 2003/04; FA Cup in 2003, 2005
• 41 club games, 3 goals, in 2009/11 League & Cup successes
• 46 UCL games, 4 goals, for Arsenal; played in 2006 UCL final v Barcelona
• 71 UEFA club games, 4 goals; 52/4 in UCL; 1st cap on 07.11.01 v Bolivia
• All 7 games in 2002 World Cup win; 4 of 5 in 2006; all 5 in 2010; 93 caps. 3 goals
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Damien PLESSIS
MIDFIELDER
05.03.1988
FRENCH
Former clubs: Olympique Lyonnais, Liverpool FC
191 CM / 82 KG
• Signed on 31.08.10 from Liverpool after 3 years at Anfield 2007-10
• Olympique Lyonnais academy; joined Liverpool on 31.08.07
• Liverpool debut on 05.04.08 v Arsenal; 8 club games, one goal
• Played for France at all age-level to Under-21 squad
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Lazaros CHRISTODOPOULOS
FORWARD
19.12.1986
GREEK
Former clubs: PAOK FC Thessaloniki
182 CM / 76 KG
• Signed in June 2008 from PAOK on a 4-year deal
• Joined PAOK in 2004 from a local junior club
• 58 club games, 9 goals, with PAOK
• 16 league games, 1 goal, in 2009/10 Championship win
• 18 UEFA club games, 2 goals; Under-21 international 2006-08
• 1st of 3 caps on 05.02.08 v Czech Republic
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Elini DIMOUTSOS
MIDFIELDER
18.06.1988
GREEK
170 CM / 71 KG
Former clubs: Ilisiakos FC, Fostiras FC, Panathinaikos FC, OFI Crete,
Panetolikos FC, Panathinaikos FC
• Born in Albania, moved to Greece aged 7;
• Spotted by Panathinaikos scouts in 2007
• 19 games, no goals, on loan at OFI in 2008/09
• 16/1 on loan at Panetolikos in spring 2010
• 14 league games, no goals, for club
• 2007 UEFA Under-19 Championship final (lost 1-0 to Spain)
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Stergos MARINOS
MIDFIELDER
17.09.1987
Former clubs: Atromitos FC
GREEK
179 CM / 71 KG
• League & Cup double in 1st season with club; 10 league games, no goals
• Spent 4 seasons 2005-09 with Atromitos; 37 league games, no goals
• 3 UEL games, no goals, in debut season 2009/10
• Called up to full national squad training in 2010
Panathinaikos FC
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SIMÃO Mate Junior
MIDFIELDER
23.07.1988
MOZAMBIQUAN
Former clubs: Club Ferroviario de Maputo
178 CM / 78 KG
• Signed in summer 2007 from homeland on 4-year contract
• 63 league games, no goals; 2007-10; 18/0 in 2009/10 title win
• Winner v AC Sparta in 2008/09 UCL 3rd round qualifier, 1st leg (2-1)
• 24 caps, including World Cup qualifiers for 2010 finals
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Loukas VYNTRA
DEFENDER
05.02.1981
Former clubs: Paniliakos FC
GREEK
184 CM / 76 KG
• Joined in Jan 2004 after 5 seasons with Paniliakos
• League & Cup double in 2003/04 & 2009/10; 24 games in 2009/10 league win
• Born in Czech Republic, of Greek mother; 31 full caps
• 1st cap on 08.06.05 v Ukraine; 1 game at EURO 2008 v Spain
• 3 games at 2010 World Cup (270 mins)
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Giorgios KARAGOUNIS
MIDFIELDER
06.03.1977
GREEK
176 CM / 74 KG
Former clubs: Panathinaikos FC, Apollon Smyrnis FC, Panathinaikos FC,
FC Internazionale Milano, SL Benfica
• At Panathinaikos 1996-2003 and again as of 2007, incl. loan at Apollon
• 2009/10 League win was first title after 15 seasons
• 32 games, 2 goals, for Inter 2003-05; 70/3 for Benfica 2005-07
• Memorable goal at Old Trafford in 2000-01 UCL; all 12 games that season
• 95 UEFA club games, 8 goals: 1st of 96 caps on 20.08.99 v El Salvador;6 goals
• 4 games in EURO 2004 win; all 3 at EURO 2008; 2010 World Cup (captain)
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Orestis KARNEZIS
GOALKEEPER
11.07.1985
Former clubs: OFI Crete
GREEK
189 CM / 79 KG
• Reserve keeper: one club first team appearance
• Only game in 2009/10 title win v Iannina on 10.04.10
• Joined in summer 2007 after four seasons 2003-07 with OFI Crete
• No UEFA club games before 2010/11 season
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Antonis PETROPOULOS
FORWARD
28.01.1986
GREEK
191 CM / 83 KG
Former clubs: Egaleo FC, Keratsini, Cahidari FC, Egaleo FC,
Panathinaikos FC, OFI Crete
• Back in summer 2008 from six months loan at OFI
• Also on loan from Egaleo to Keratsini and Cahidan
• 22 league games, 7 goals,in 2008/09; 6/0 in 2009/10 title win as sub to Cisse
• 27 league games, 4 goals, for Egaleo 2003-07
• Greek Under-21 international
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Kostas KATSOURANIS
MIDFIELDER
21.06.1979
GREEK
183 CM / 75 KG
Former clubs: Panachaiki FC, AEK Athens FC, SL Benfica
• League & Cup double in first season with club on return to Greek football
• 123 league games, 14 goals, for Panachaiki; 110/26 at AEK; 80/10 at Benfica
• EURO 2004 winner; Greek Footballer of the Year 2005
• 1st cap on 20.08.03 v Sweden; 72 caps, 8 goals
• All 3 games at 2010 World Cup
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Alexandros TZORVAS
GOALKEEPER
12.08.1982
GREEK
189 CM / 80 KG
Former clubs: Panathinaikos FC, Agios Nikolaos FC, Markopoulos
Mesogaias FC, Thrasyvoulos Filis FC, Panathinaikos FC, OFI Crete
• From club academy; 3 loan spells (Agios, Markopoulos, Filis)
• 24 league games with OFI in 2007/08; and 4 in 2008/09
• 25 of 30 league games in 2009/10 title win; played in Cup final success v Aris
• 9 UEFA club games; 8 in 2008/09 UEL; 1st cap on 19.11.08 v Italy
• 2010 World Cup play-off wins v Ukraine
• 11 caps; all 3 games at 2010 World Cup as No 1 keeper
31
Nikos SPIROPOULOS
DEFENDER
10.10.1983
GREEK
Former clubs: PAS Iannina, Panionios GSS
172 CM / 66 KG
• Joined on 28.01.08 from Panionios on a 4½-year contract
• 67 Super League games for Panionios from 2004-08 after 33 for Iannina
• All 30 league games 2008/09; 20 league games in 2009/10 title win
• 32 UEFA club games; 1st of 19 caps on 17.11.07 v Malta
• One game at EURO 2008 (v Spain)
• One at 2010 World Cup (45 mins v Argentina)
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Charalampos MAVRIAS
MIDFIELDER
21.02.1994
Former clubs: None
GREEK
177 CM / 74 KG
• From the club academy; joined the youth system aged 11
• Has two-year contract from the club Under-21 team from 31.08.10
• Member of squad in 2010/11 pre-season friendlies
• Greek squad at 2010 UEFA Under-17 Championship in Liechtenstein
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Daniel FERNANDES
GOALKEEPER
25.09.1983
PORTUGUESE
196 CM / 80 KG
Former clubs: FC Porto, RC Celta de Vigo, SSV Jahn Regensburg,
PAOK FC, VfL Bochum, Iraklis FC, VfL Bochum
• Joined on one-year loan from Bochum; signed for Bochum 23.05.08
• 10 games on loan at Iraklis from 18.01.10 to 01.05.10
• Spent 4 seasons and 90 games at PAOK; loan at Regensburg
• Born at Vancouver of Portuguese/Czech parents; joined Porto in youth section
• Canada at Under-20 level; Portugal Under-21 in 2006
• 1st full cap on 05.06.07 v Kuwait; Portugal squad at 2010 World Cup finals
Panathinaikos FC
Panathinaikos FC
Olympiacos FC
PAOK FC
AEK Athens FC
Aris Thessaloniki FC
FC Kavala
Atromitos FC
Larissa FC
Panionios GSS
Iraklis FC
Ergotelis FC
Asteras Tripolis FC
Skoda Xanthi FC
Levadiakos FC
PAS Giannina FC
Panthrakikos FC
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Relegated:
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Olympiacos Volou, Kerkyra FC, Panserraikos FC
Levadiakos FC, PAS Giannina FC, Panthrakikos FC
Djibril Cisse (Panathinaikos FC) 23
Panathinaikos FC - Aris Thessaloniki FC 1-0
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FK Partizan
Founded: 04.10.1945
Address: Humska 1
CS-11000 Beograd
Serbia
CLUB HONOURS
1947, 1949, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1965, 1976,
1978, 1983, 1986, 1987, 1993, 1994, 1996,
1997, 1999, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2008, 2009,
2010
National Cup (11)
1947, 1952, 1954, 1957, 1989, 1992, 1994,
1998, 2001, 2008, 2009
Telephone: +381 11 322 9691
Telefax:
+381 11 322 9906
E-mail:
football@partizan.rs
Website: www.partizan.rs
FK Partizan
GENERAL INFORMATION
General Secretary: Darko Grubor
Press Officer:
Marko Vjetrovic
Captain:
Mladen Krstajić
PRESIDENT
Club Members: 2,500
(3,000,000 fans)
Other Sports:
None
CLUB RECORDS
Dragan DJURIĊ
Most Appearances:
Momčilo Vukotić - 791 (1968-78)
Date of Birth:
20.01.1954 in Derventa
Date of Election:
23.07.2008
Most Goals:
Stjepan Bobek - 425 (1945-59)
STADIUM – PARTIZAN
Floodlight:
1,587 lux
Record Attendance:
Size of Pitch:
105m x 68m
HEAD COACH – Aleksandar Stanojević
Date of Birth: 28.10.1973 in Belgrade
Nationality: Serbian
Player:
FK Partizan (1988-93) FK Obilic (1993-95)
RCD Mallorca (1995-96) OFK Beograd (2001-02)
Videoton FC (2002-03)
Serbian Championship Winner 1993, 1999
Serbian Cup Winner 1989, 1992, 2001
Coach:
OFK Beograd (Youth & Assistant Coach / 2004-06)
FK Srem Sremska Mitrovica ( 2006-07) FK Partizan
(Assistant Coach / 2007-08) National Team (Assistant
Coach / 2008-09) National Olympic Team (Assistant
Coach / 2006-07) National Under-19 Team (Head
Coach / 2009-10) FK Partizan (since 17.04.2010)
Serbian Championship Winner 2010
European Under-19 Bronze Medal 2010
2
Aleksandar MILJKOVIC
DEFENDER
26.02.1990
SERBIAN
Former clubs: FK Partizan, FK Metalac
181 CM / 76 KG
• Under-21 international; all 4 games in run to UEFA Under-19 semi-final
• Joined club as youth player; came through B team
• 1 league appearance in 2008/09 season; loaned to Metalac
• Euro debut in 1-1 away draw with Inter Baki on 29.07.2008
3
Ivan STEVANOVIC
DEFENDER
24.06.1983
SERBIAN
183 CM / 77 KG
Former clubs: FK Borac Cacak, OFK Beograd, FK Partizan, FC Sochaux
• Made his mark with 59 games, 2 goals, at Borac Cacak 2003-06
• Joined OFK; 67 games, 1 goal before move to Partizan in 2008
• Headed for France in 2009; 6 games in Ligue 1
• Loaned back to Partizan in June; ever-present in UCL qualifiers
• 1 cap v Kazakhstan on 24.11.2007
4
Mohamed Kamara ‘MEDO’
MIDFIELDER 16.11.1987 FINNISH/SIERRA LEONE 174 CM / 72 KG
Former clubs: Brookfields United FC, KuPS, HJK Helsinki
• Parents killed during Civil War in Sierra Leone
• Granted Finnish nationality in April 2008; sought asylum in 2003
• Went there for World Cup Under-17 finals; all 3 games for Sierra Leone
• Finally permitted to play for KuPS in 2006; 23 games for club
• Joined HJK in 2007; played 91 games, scored 13 goals for club
• Joined Partizan right on UCL deadline
6
Vojislav STANKOVIC
DEFENDER
22.09.1987
SERBIAN
Former clubs: FK Dinamo Vranje, OFK Beograd
190 CM / 84 KG
• Started top-level career with 61 games for hometown Dinamo
• Moved to OFK at 21; 25 league games for the Belgrade club
• Signed in 2010; 4 games in UCL qualifiers
• Scored the penalty which clinched shoot-out win v Anderlecht
7
Nemanja TOMIC
MIDFIELDER
21.01.1988
SERBIAN
Former clubs: FK Radnicki Kragujevac, FK Zemun
179 CM / 70 KG
• Set club record with debut for Radnicki 1st team at 16
• Joined Partizan on 19th birthday; started with B team
• ‘Neca’ promoted to 1st team in 2009; 86 appearances at start of 2010/11
• Ever-present in UCL qualifiers; scored 1st goal of campaign v Pyunik
• 3 games (55 mins) at 2009 UEFA Under-21 finals
• Senior debut v Cyprus in February 2010
FK Partizan
8
Radosav PETROVIC
MIDFIELDER
08.03.1989
SERBIAN
Former clubs: FK Jedinstvo Ub, FK Radnicki Obrenovac
193 CM / 83 KG
• Set his career on track with 16 1st team games for hometown Jedinstvo
• Joined Partizan in summer 2008 after 25 games, 1 goal, for Radnicki
• Ever-present in UCL qualifiers; started season with 91 league appearances
• 1st of 11 caps on 12.08.2009 v South Africa
• 1 game (15 mins v Germany) at 2010 World Cup
9
Cleverson Gabriel Córdoba ‘CLEO’
FORWARD
09.08.1985
BRAZILIAN
187 CM / 86 KG
Former clubs: Olivais Moscavide, At. Paranaense, US Figueirense,
Olivais Moscavide, FK Crvena Zvezda
• 74 games, 26 goals in 2 spells at Olivais; moved to Belgrade in summer 2008
• Much-publicised move to Partizan in 2009 after 20/8 for Crvena Zvezda
• 27 games, 14 goals, for Partizan last season
• 8 goals in 6 UCL qualifiers; 3 of 4 in play-off v Anderlecht
• Started group stage with 14 goals in 15 UEFA club games
10
Almami da Silva MOREIRA
MIDFIELDER
16.06.1978
PORTUGUESE
167 CM / 72 KG
Former clubs: Boavista FC, UD Gondomar, Gil Vicente FC, Boavista FC,
R. Standard de Liège, Hamburger SV, FC Dinamo Moskva, Desportivo Aves
• Born in Guinea-Bissau; 15 years, 5 countries since ‘Doctor Ma’ made debut for Boavista
• Moved to Belgium in 2000; 114/18 for Standard; 22/3 on loan in Hamburg
• Only 1 game in Russia; back to Portugal (8/0 on loan to Aves)
• Joined Partizan in 2007; started season with 157 games, 27 goals for club
• Under-21, B international, but no senior caps
11
Pierre BOYA
MIDFIELDER
16.01.1984
CAMEROONIAN 183 CM / 75 KG
Former clubs: Union Douala, FK Partizan, FC Rapid Bucureşti,
Grenoble Foot 38
• Arrived in Belgrade via Lebanon in 2003; 64 games, 9 goals for Partizan
• Left for Romania in 2007; 32/8 for Rapid; moved to France in 2009
• 32 games, 1 goal, for Ligue 2 Grenoble last season
• Returned to Partizan just before UCL registration deadline
12
Zivko ZIVKOVIC
GOALKEEPER
14.04.1989
SERBIAN
192 CM / 82 KG
Former clubs: FK Partizan, FK Metalac, FK Sloboda Uzice
• Came through Partizan youth teams; made 1 appearance in 2007
• Played 61 games while on loan to Metalac
• Under-19, Under-21 international
• Unused in UCL qualifiers
13
Marko JOVANOVIC
DEFENDER
26.03.1988
Former clubs: FK Buducnost Arilje
SERBIAN
189 CM / 76 KG
• Joined Partizan at 13; made way up through youth teams
• Played 54 games for B team; started season with 85 1st team appearances
• Ever-present in the 6 UCL qualifiers
• Unused sub at 2009 UEFA Under-21 finals
• Played all 3 games at Beijing Olympics in 2008
15
Stefan SAVIC
DEFENDER
08.01.1991
Former clubs: BSK Borca
MONTENEGRIN
186 CM / 78 KG
• Made his mark with 27 league games for Borca in Serbian league last season
• Joined Partizan right on UCL deadline after move to London had been rumoured
• International debut in Belgium on 22.10.2007 with Montenegro Under-17s
• 6 Under-19 caps; 3 Under-21s
• On bench for senior EURO 2012 qualifier v Wales on 03.09.2010
18
Aleksandar LAZEVSKI
DEFENDER
21.01.1988
Former clubs: None
FYR MACEDONIAN
174 CM / 71 KG
• Born in Serbia; capped by FYR Macedonia at youth, Under-21 levels
• Joined Partizan at 12; worked through youth, B teams
• Promoted to 1st team squad for 2007/08 season
• Started campaign with 40 league games, 3 goals
• 5 UCL qualifying appearances were his first in UEFA competitions
19
Milos BOGUNOVIC
FORWARD
10.06.1985
SERBIAN
177 CM / 70 KG
Former clubs: FK Srem, FK Radnicki Sombor, CSK Pivara, FK Rad, Cádiz CF
• 28 games, 7 goals, for Srem between 2002 and 2006
• 20/6 on loan to two other clubs in 2003/04, 2004/05
• 79 games, 22 goals, for Rad 2006-08
• Loaned to Spanish Div 2 side Cádiz for 2nd half of last season
• Euro debut v Inter Baki on 29.07.08; 3 games (57 mins) in UCL qualifiers
• 1 cap on 14.12.2008 v Poland (in Antalya, Turkey)
20
Mladen KRSTAJIC
DEFENDER
04.03.1974
SERBIAN
191 CM / 84 KG
Former clubs: NK Celik Zenica, FK Senta, OFK Kikinda, FK Partizan,
SV Werder Bremen, FC Schalke 04
• First joined in 1996; 84/7 before heading for Germany in 2000
• Euro debut for Partizan v Nacional Bucuresti in 1996/97 UEFA Cup qualifier
• 112 games, 11 goals in 4 years at Bremen; won Bundesliga and Cup
• 131/7 for Schalke 2004-09; rejoined Partizan in June 2009
• Most experienced squad member; 76 UEFA games, 6 goals, at start of season
• 59 caps (23 Yugoslavia, 25 Serbia & Montenegro); 3 at 2006 World Cup
FK Partizan
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Sasa ILIC
MIDFIELDER
30.12.1977
SERBIAN
178 CM / 70 KG
Former clubs: FK Partizan, RC Celta, Galataşaray AS, FC Salzburg,
Larissa FC
• 200 games, 101 goals for Partizan from 1996 to 2005
• Six months on loan in Spain in 2003/04; then 59/22 in Turkey 2005-07
• 42/10 in Austria; 18/1 in Greece; totals 468/206 in all venues
• Returned to Partizan in January 2010
• All 6 UCL qualifiers brought UEFA total to 71 matches, 20 goals
• 37 caps including one v Ivory Coast at 2006 World Cup; 1 goal
23
Aleksandar DAVIDOV
MIDFIELDER
07.10.1983
SERBIAN
Former clubs: FK Mladinac, FK Hajduk Kula
175 CM / 70 KG
• Left-side midfielder signed in summer 2010
• Took part in all 6 UCL qualifiers; brought total to 8 in Europe
• Joined after 154 games, 31 goals for Hajduk Kula
• 1 cap in 3-0 win in Japan on 07.04.2010
24
Matija NASTASIC
DEFENDER
28.03.1993
Former clubs: None
SERBIAN
187 CM / 79 KG
• Came through the Partizan youth, B teams
• Signed pro contract on 24.06.2010; promoted to 1st team
• Unused in UCL qualifiers; awaits debut
• Captain of Serbia’s Under-17s; already capped at Under-21 level
25
Stefan BABOVIC
MIDFIELDER
07.01.1987
SERBIAN
180 CM / 74 K
Former clubs: FK Partizan, OFK Beograd, FC Nantes-Atlantique,
Feyenoord
• Started (at 17) with 36 games, 4 goals, for Partizan 2004-06
• Then crossed the city; 42/9 for OFK; headed for France in 2008
• 33 Ligue appearances for Nantes in 3 seasons
• 10 games, 1 goal, on loan to Feyenoord for 2nd half of last season
• Signed on brink of UCL registration deadline
27
Joseph Nestroy KIZITO
DEFENDER
27.07.1982
UGANDAN
Former clubs: SC Villa, FK Srem, FK Vojvodina Novi Sad
191 CM / 84 KG
• Born in Kampala; moved from hometown club to Srem in 2004
• Had played 75 league games, scoring 4 goals; 21/2 in Div 2 with Srem
• Moved to Novi Sad in 2005; 112 games, 1 goal for Vojvodina
• Joined Partizan in 2010 as free agent; 1 game in UCL qualifiers
• Had made Euro debut v Atlético. Madrid (1-2) on 30.08.2007
• Captain of Ugandan national team; totals 75 caps
31
Marko SCEPOVIC
FORWARD
23.05.1991
Former clubs: None
SERBIAN
190 CM / 83 KG
• Came through the Partizan academy, youth teams
• Signed first pro contract on 24.06.2010
• Had scored 11 goals in 36 games for B team
• Made UEFA debut v Pyunik on 14.07.2010; played 2 UCL qualifiers
• Under-19 international
33
Radisa ILIC
GOALKEEPER
20.09.1977
SERBIAN
193 CM / 82 KG
Former clubs: FK Sloboda Uzice, FK Partizan, FC National Bucureşti,
NK Borac Cacak, OFK Beograd, Panserraikos FC, NK Borac Cacak
• First joined in 1998; left for Romania in 2003 (only 1 appearance)
• 43 games for Borac 2004-06; 78 for OFK 2006-09
• 5 app. in Greek league on loan in 2009/10; 15 more on return to Borac in Jan 2010
• Returned to Partizan in summer; played all 6 UCL qualifiers
• 1 cap v FYR Macedonia on 06.02.2008
77
Ivica ILIEV
FORWARD
27.10.1979
SERBIAN
191 CM / 84 KG
Former clubs: FK Partizan, Messina Paloro FC, Genoa CFC, FC PAOK,
Energie Cottbus, Maccabi Tel-Aviv
• 151 games, 41 goals for Partizan from 1997 till move to Italy in 2004
• 58/10 for Messina 2004-07; loaned to Genoa for part of 2006
• 17 games in Greece in 2007/08; 27/3 (relegated) in Germany in 2008/09
• Moved to Israel in 2009; 17 games (3 goals) in injury-hit season
• 1st of 2 caps v Germany on 30.04.03; 2nd v Poland on 16.11.03
88
Vladimir STOJKOVIC
GOALKEEPER
28.07.1983
SERBIAN
195 CM / 92 KG
Former clubs: FK Crvena Zvezda, FK Loznica, FK Zemun, FC NantesAtlantique, BVB Vitesse, Sporting Clube, Getafe CF, Wigan Athletic FC
• Dad was goalkeeper; mum international handball player
• Joined Nantes in 2006 after 22 games, league, cup in 2nd spell at Crvena Zvezda
• 8 app. in Holland (07); 9 in Lisbon (07/08), 5 in Spain (08/09), 4 in England (09/10)
• Signed (on loan from Sporting) just before UCL registration deadline
• Captain at 2006 UEFA Under-21 finals; 1st senior cap v Czechs on 16.08.06
• Unused sub at 2006 World Cup; all 3 games (3 goals conceded) in 2010
99
Milan SMILJANIC
MIDFIELDER
19.11.1986
SERBIAN
183 CM / 81 KG
Former clubs: FK Partizan, RCD Espanyol, Real Sporting de Gijón
• Born in Kalmar, Sweden, while dad was playing for local team
• ‘Lola’ came through Partizan youth teams; 48 1st team games from 2004
• Joined Espanyol in 2007; played 47 Liga games in 2 seasons
• 6 on loan to Gijón in 2nd half of last season; loaned to Partizan in summer
• 4 games in run to UEFA Under-21 semi-finals in 2007
• 1st of 7 senior caps in Belgium on 22.08.2007
FK Partizan
FK Partizan
FK Crvena Zvezda
OFK Beograd
FK Spartak Zlatibor Voda
FK Vojvodina
FK Jagodina
FK Javor Ivanjica
FK Rad
FK Metalac
FK Smederevo
FK Borac
BSK Borca
FK Cukaricki
FK Hajduk Kula
FK Napredak
FK Mladi Radnik
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FK Napredak, FK Mladi Radnik
Dragan Mrdja (FK Vojvodina) 22
FK Crvena Zvezda - FK Vojvodina 3-0
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FK Indija
OFK Beograd
FK Hajduk Kula
FK Rad Beograd
FK Borac Cacak
FK Spartak Zlatibor Voda Subotica
FK Vojvodina
FK Smederevo
FK Crvena Zvezda
FK Jagodina
FK BSK Borca
FK Javor Ivanjica
FK Cukaricki Standom
FK Metalac Gornji Milanovac
FK Sloboda Point Sevojno
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Rangers FC
Founded: 1872
Address: Ibrox Stadium
150 Edmiston Drive
GB-Glasgow G51 2XD
Scotland
Telephone: +44 141 580 86 47
Telefax:
+44 141 419 06 00
Website: www.rangers.co.uk
E-Mail:
amanda.millar@rangers.co.uk
CLUB HONOURS
1891*, 1899, 1900, 1901, 1902, 1911,
1912, 1913, 1918, 1920, 1921, 1923, 1924,
1925, 1927, 1928, 1929, 1930, 1931, 1933,
1934, 1935, 1937, 1939, 1947, 1949, 1950,
1953, 1956, 1957, 1959, 1961, 1963, 1964,
1975, 1976, 1978, 1987, 1989, 1990, 1991,
1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1999,
2000, 2003, 2005, 2009, 2010
* Shared with Dumbarton FC
National Cup (33)
1894, 1897, 1898, 1903, 1928, 1930, 1932,
1934, 1935, 1936, 1948, 1949, 1950, 1953,
1960, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1966, 1973,
1976, 1978, 1979, 1981, 1992, 1993,
1996, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2008,
2009
1947, 1949, 1961, 1962, 1964, 1965,
1971, 1976, 1978, 1979, 1982, 1984,
1985, 1987, 1988, 1991, 1993, 1994,
1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2005,
2008, 2010
1972
Rangers FC
GENERAL INFORMATION
Chief Executive: Martin Bain
Secretary:
Andrew Dickson
Press Officers: Carol Patton
Stephen Kerr
Team Captain: David Weir
CHAIRMAN
Supporters:
750,000
Supporters Clubs: Over 600
Other Sports:
None
CLUB RECORDS
Alastair Johnston
Most Appearances: John Greig 755 in all competitions (1961-78)
Date of Birth:
19.07.1948 in Glasgow
Date of Election:
26.08.2009
Most Goals: Ally McCoist 355 in 581 appearances (1983-98)
STADIUM – IBROX
Floodlight:
1,650 lux
(2-1 v Celtic FC
on 02.01.1939)
Size of Pitch:
105m x 68m
MANAGER – Walter SMITH
Date of Birth: 24.02.1948 in Lanark
Nationality: Scottish
Player:
Ashfield (1964-66) Dundee United FC (1966-75)
Dumbarton FC (1975-77) Dundee United FC (1977-80)
Coach /
Dundee United FC - assistant coach (1977-86) Scottish
Manager:
Under-18 & Under-21 Team (1978-85) Scottish National
Team - assistant coach (1985-86) Rangers FC - Assistant
Manager (1986-April 1991) Rangers FC - Manager (April
1991-98) Everton FC (1998-March 2002) Manchester
United FC - Assistant Manager (March-June 2004)
Scottish National Team 01.01.2005-2007) Rangers FC
(since 10.01.2007)
Scottish Championship Winner 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994,
1995, 1996, 1997, 2009, 2010
Scottish Cup Winner 1992, 1993, 1996, 2008, 2009
Scottish League Cup Winner 1993, 1994, 1997, 2008,
2010
UEFA Cup Runners-up 2008
1
Allan McGREGOR
GOALKEEPER
31.01.1982
SCOTTISH
185 CM / 87 KG
Former clubs: Rangers FC, St. Johnstone FC, Dunfermline Athletic FC,
Rangers FC
• Joined club in summer 1998, but suffered broken hand
• Loans at St Johnstone (20 games) 2004/05; Dunfermline (26) 2005/06
• First career honour 2008 League Cup; added 2008/09 & 2009/10 SPL titles
• 187 appearances for Rangers; 32 UEFA club matches
• First cap v Austria on 30.05.07; 4 caps
3
David WEIR
DEFENDER
10.05.1970
SCOTTISH
189 CM / 88 KG
Former clubs: Falkirk FC, Heart of Midlothian FC, Everton FC
• Signed new one-year contract in June 2010 to play until age of 41
• First signing of second managerial spell of Walter Smith in January 2007
• League debut in 1992; 134 games for Falkirk, 1 goal; SFA Cup medal 1993
• 100 games, 10 goals, for Hearts 1996-99; 269/10 for Everton
• 177/5 for Rangers; 2008 & 2010 League Cup, 2009 & 2010 SPL wins
• 37 UEFA matches, 1 goal (v Zeta on 31.07.07); 65 caps; debut on 27.05.97 v Wales
4
Kirk BROADFOOT
DEFENDER
08.08.1984
SCOTTISH
Former clubs: Hibernian FC, St Mirren FC
187 CM / 80 KG
• Joined 01.06.07 from Saints; 27 games, no goals, in 2008/09 SPL win
• Missed 9 months from March-Dec 2009 with foot injury after League Cup final
• Returned to play 12 games in 2009/10 SPL title win
• 174 club games (13 goals) for St. Mirren (captain) from 2002-07
• 14 UEFA matches, no goals
• Goal on Scotland debut on 10.09.08 v Iceland; 3 caps
5
Sasa PAPAC
DEFENDER
07.02.1980
BOSNIAN
185 CM / 79 KG
Former clubs: NK Siroki Brijeg, FC Kärnten, FK Austria Wien
• Signed in summer 2006; one of three to join from FK Austria that summer
• 155 appearances, 4 goals, for Rangers
• 2 SPL; 2 SFA Cup, 2 League Cup medals after 2006 double with FK Austria
• 51 UEFA matches, 1 goal
• Moved to Kärnten when spotted with Bosnia U-21 team v Austria
• Now a senior international with 31 caps
6
Lee McCULLOCH
MIDFIELDER
14.05.1978
SCOTTISH
Former clubs: Motherwell FC, Wigan Athletic FC
180 CM / 78 KG
• Signed 4-year contract on 11.07.07 after 241 games, 46 goals for Wigan 2001-07
• Began career with Motherwell in 1995; 143 club games, 27 goals
• Moved to Wigan in 2001, helped them to promotion to Premier League
• 2010 SPL; 2009 SFA Cup, 2010 League Cup medals; 112 club games, 14 goals
• 24 UEFA matches, 2 goals; 15 caps
Rangers FC
7
Maurice EDU
MIDFIELDER
18.04.1986
AMERICAN
Former clubs: Maryland Terrapins, Toronto FC
183 CM / 77 KG
• Signed a five-year contract on 22.08.08
• Injured knee ligaments when club clinched title at Dundee United on 24.05.09
• 12 games in 2008/09 SPL title win; 15 in 09/10; sub in 2010 League Cup final win
• 1st of 16 caps v Switzerland on 17.10.07
• 3 games at Beijing Olympics; 3 games (197 mins) at 2010 World Cup
8
Steven DAVIS
MIDFIELDER
01.01.1985
NORTHERN IRISH
Former clubs: Aston Villa FC, Fulham FC
170 CM / 60 KG
• Signed on loan on 31.01.08 from Fulham; permanent from 21.08.08
• 2002 FA Youth Cup win with Villa; Premier debut v Norwich on 18.09.04
• 9 UEFA Cup games, 1 goal, in 2007/08 run to final; 15/1 in UEFA club games
• 40 caps, 2 goals; debut v Canada on 09.02.2005
9
Kenny MILLER
FORWARD
23.12.1979
SCOTTISH
175 CM / 80 KG
Former clubs: Hibernian FC, Stenhousemuir FC, Rangers FC,
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC, Celtic FC, Derby County FC
• Returned to club on 13.08.08; had played 38 games, 11 goals, in 2001/02
• 38 games, 13 goals, as Rangers won 2008/09 SPL, SFA Cup double
• 43/20 in Rangers 2009/10 League, League Cup successes
• Third player since World War II to play for Rangers & Celtic; won double with both
• Career total of 461 club games, 149 goals; 20 UEFA matches, 4 goals; 14/4 in UCL
• 1st cap on 25.04.01 v Poland; 46 caps, 11 goals
10
John FLECK
FORWARD
24.08.1991
Former clubs: None
SCOTTISH
175 CM / 69 KG
• From club youth system, senior debut in SFA Cup on 23.01.08 v East Stirling
• 10 games, 1 goal, in 2008/09 SPL & SFA Cup double
• 23/2 in 2009/10 SPL & League Cup successes
• 3 UEFA club games, no goals; all in UCL
• Capped at all levels to Under-21 as from March 2009
• Uncle Robert played for Rangers, Norwich, Chelsea and Scotland 1983-99
11
Kyle LAFFERTY
FORWARD
16.09.1987
NORTHERN IRISH
Former clubs: Burnley FC, Darlington FC, Burnley FC
193 CM / 70 KG
• Joined on 19.06.08 after 91 club games, 10 goals, from 2005-08
• Senior debut at Burnley on 06.08.05 at Crewe (1-2); on loan at Darlington
• 26 club games, 8 goals, as Rangers won 2008/09 SPL & SFA Cup double
• 39/7 in 2009/10 SPL & League Cup successes
• 5 UEFA club games, no goals; 3/0 in UCL
• 1st cap on 21.05.06 v Uruguay in USA; 24 caps
12
Richard FOSTER
DEFENDER
13.07.1985
Former clubs: Aberdeen FC
SCOTTISH
176 CM / 73 KG
• Joined on 31.08.10 on one-season loan from Aberdeen
• Swapped with Andrius Velicka
• Born at Aberdeen; made club debut on 10.05.03 v Partick
• Played in all outfield positions for Aberdeen;
• 250 club games, 8 goals, from 2003-10
• Under-21 level alongside several of current Rangers squad
14
Steven NAISMITH
FORWARD
14.09.1986
Former clubs: Kilmarnock FC
SCOTTISH
178 CM / 72 KG
• Signed on 31.08.07 deadline day from Kilmarnock
• 2007 Scottish PFA Young Player of the Year
• 116 club games, 36 goals, for Kilmarnock from 2003-07
• Missed a year from May 2008 through injury; 8 UEFA club games, no goals
• 1st cap on Faroe Islands on 06.06.2007 as 83rd-minute sub; 3 caps
16
Steven WHITTAKER
DEFENDER
16.06.1984
Former clubs: Hibernian FC
SCOTTISH
185 CM / 81 KG
• Signed 5-year contract on 01.08.07 after 175 appearances for Hibs
• Won 2007 League Cup medal with Hibs
• 2 SPL; 2 SFA Cup, 2 League Cup medals; 128 Rangers games, 19 goals
• 25 UEFA matches, 1 goal (fine effort v Sporting 2007/08)
• National squad from 2006, 1st cap on 12.08.09 v Norway; 5 caps
19
James BEATTIE
FORWARD
27.02.1978
ENGLISH
185 CM / 76 KG
Former clubs: Blackburn Rovers FC, Southampton FC, Everton FC,
Sheffield United FC, Stoke City FC
• Signed on 13.08.10; club’s first signing since August 2008
• 4 Premier League games, for Blackburn 1996-98; 204/68 for Southampton
• 76/13 in Premier League for Everton 2004-07; 38/9 at Stoke 2008-10
• Also 62/34 in Championship for Sheffield Utd; 433/134 in club games
• 1st of 5 caps on 12.02.03 v Australia
20
Vladimir WEISS
MIDFIELDER
30.11.1989
SLOVAK
Former clubs: FK Inter Bratislava, Manchester City FC
176 CM / 79 KG
• Signed on 19.08.10 on one-season loan from Manchester City
• On loan at Bolton from January-May 2010 in 13 Premier League games; 10 as sub
• City debut on 24.05.09 v Bolton; 5 club games; 2008 FA Youth Cup win
• 1st of 12 caps on 12.08.09 v Iceland; 3 games at 2010 World Cup
• Father Vladimir (12 Czech caps) was Slovak coach at 2010 World Cup
• Grandfather (also Vladimir) played 3 times for Czechoslovakia in 1964-65
Rangers FC
22
Andy WEBSTER
DEFENDER
23.04.1982
SCOTTISH
182 CM / 84 KG
Former clubs: Arbroath FC, Heart of Midlothian FC, Wigan Athletic FC,
Rangers FC, Bristol City FC, Dundee United FC
• Back this summer from loan at Bristol C and Dundee U
• 2010 SFA Cup win with Dundee U and 31 games, 4 goals; cup win first honour
• Recall to national team in March 2010 after 4-year absence
• Arbroath senior debut at 17 on 24.08.99; 184 games for Hearts, 9 goals, 2000-06
• Initially joined Rangers on 05.01.07; only 1 game, 1 goal (v Gretna on 01.09.07)
• 1st cap on 30.04.03 v Austria; 23 caps to 01.08.10
23
Jordan McMILLAN
DEFENDER
16.10.1988
SCOTTISH
Former clubs: Rangers FC, Hamilton Academicals FC,
Queen of the South FC
180 CM / 74 KG
• Club debut on 27.10.09 v Dundee in League Cup; no SPL games to 2010/11
• 5 club games, no goals, on loan at Hamilton from Jan-May 2009
• 16 league games for Queen of South 2009/10 on loan
• Then Rangers contract to 2012 on return
24
Madjid BOUGHERRA
DEFENDER
07.10.1982
ALGERIAN
188 CM / 89 KG
Former clubs: FC Gueugnon, Crewe Alexandra FC,
Sheffield Wednesday FC, Charlton Athletic FC
• Joined 31.07.08 from Charlton after 34 Premier games in 2007/08
• 2009 & 2010 SPL, 2009 SFA Cup medals; 62 club games, 3 goals, 2008-10
• 49 league games, 1 goal, for Gueugnon; 11/1 for Crewe; 28/0 at Wednesday
• 3 UEFA games (all in UCL), 1 goal (v Stuttgart on 16.09.09)
• French-born at Dijon, 44 caps for grandparents’ Algeria
• 1st cap on 20.06.04 v Zimbabwe; 3 games (270 mins) at 2010 World Cup
25
Neil ALEXANDER
GOALKEEPER
10.03.1978
SCOTTISH
185 CM / 73 KG
Former clubs: Stenhousemuir FC, Livingston FC, Cardiff City FC,
Ipswich Town FC
• Joined on 30.01.08 from Ipswich on 3½-year contract
• Won 2008/09 SPL, SFA Cup double after McGregor suspension; 14 app. 2008/09
• First choice in 2010 League Cup win; 4 SPL games in 2009/10
• Also sub for McGregor (injured) in 2008 UEFA Cup final; SFA Cup final win
• 213 games for Cardiff from 2001-07; joined Ipswich for 2007/08 season
• 4 UEFA club games; 3 caps; first v Switzerland on 01.03.06
29
Andrew LITTLE
FORWARD
12.05.1989
Former clubs: None
NORTHERN IRISH
184 CM / 76 KG
• From club academy; joined from junior club Ballinamallard in 2006
• Played international football before club senior debut
• 1st cap on 28.03.09 v Poland; 5 caps
• Rangers debut on 25.04.09 v St Mirren (sub) in SFA Cup semi final (3-0)
• 10 club games, 1st senior goal v Hearts on 23.01.10, in 2009/10 season
34
Rory LOY
FORWARD
19.03.1988
SCOTTISH
182 CM / 72 KG
Former clubs: Rangers FC, Dunfirmline FC, St. Mirren FC
• Rangers debut v Inverness CT on 01.11.08; has contract to May 2011
• Spent final part of 2008/09 with Dunfermline on loan; 23 club games, 3 goals
• Loan at St Mirren January-May 2010; 8 SPL games (all as sub)
• Scotland Under-21 international
37
Andrew SHINNIE
MIDFIELDER
17.07.1989
SCOTTISH
Former clubs: Rangers FC, Dundee FC
180 CM / 75 KG
• Senior debut on 17.03.07 v Aberdeen (3-0)
• Scored 2 goals for Under-19’s on same day
• 2 club games; both in 2007/08 season
• Played 35 club games, 1 goal, on loan for Dundee from 2008-10
• Scottish Under-21 international from debut on 29.03.09 v Albania
39
Gregg WYLDE
DEFENDER
23.03.1991
Former clubs: None
SCOTTISH
176 CM / 73 KG
• Moved from Celtic youth aged 14; Rangers contract on 01.07.08
• Debut on 29.08.09 v Hamilton
• 2nd SPL game on 23.01.10 v Hearts in debut season
• Father with East Stirling, Kilmarnock, Queen of the South & Clyde in over 300 games
• Scotland youth international
41
Kyle HUTTON
MIDFIELDER
15.02.1991
Former clubs: None
SCOTTISH
186 CM / 87 KG
• Joined in summer 2007; contract from 01.07.09
• Senior debut on 14.08.10 v Kilmarnock in opening 2010/11 SPL game of season
• Debut for Scotland at Under-19 level on 09.09.09 v Iceland
Rangers FC
Rangers FC
Celtic FC
Dundee United FC
Hibernian FC
Motherwell FC
Heart of Midlothian FC
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38
38
38
38
38
26
25
17
15
13
13
9
6
12
9
14
9
3
7
9
14
11
16
82-28
75-39
55-47
58-55
52-54
35-46
87
81
63
54
53
48
Hamilton Academical FC
St. Johnstone FC
Aberdeen FC
St. Mirren FC
Kilmarnock FC
Falkirk FC
38
38
38
38
38
38
13
12
10
7
8
6
10
11
11
13
9
13
15
15
17
18
21
19
39-46
57-61
36-52
36-49
29-51
31-57
49
47
41
34
33
31
Promoted:
Relegated:
Top scorer:
Cup Final:
League Cup:
Inverness Caledonian Thistle FC
Falkirk FC
Kris Boyd (Rangers FC) 23
Dundee United FC - Ross County FC 3-0
Rangers FC - FC St. Mirren 1-0
14.08.10 (H)
21.08.10 (A)
28.08.10 (H)
11.09.10 (A)
18.09.10 (H)
25.09.10 (A)
02.10.10 (A)
16.10.10 (H)
23.10.10 (A)
30.10.10 (H)
06.11.10 (A)
10.11.10 (H)
13.11.10 (H)
20.11.10 (A)
27.11.10 (A)
04.12.10 (H)
11.12.10 (A)
18.12.10 (H)
26.12.10 (A)
29.12.10 (A)
01.01.11 (H)
15.01.11 (H)
Kilmarnock FC
Hibernian FC
St. Johnstone FC
Dundee United FC
Aberdeen FC
Motherwell FC
Celtic FC
St. Mirren FC
Hibernian FC
Aberdeen FC
Kilmarnock FC
Dundee United FC
St. Mirren FC
Motherwell FC
St. Johnstone FC
Celtic FC
16.04.11 (H)
26.01.11 (A)
26.02.11 (H)
09.04.11 (A)
02.04.11 (H)
19.03.11 (A)
22.01.11 (A)
12.02.11 (H)
19.02.11 (A)
29.01.11 (H)
05.03.11 (A)
Fixture rounds 34-38 (23 April to 15 May 2011) to be published at a later date
Real Madrid CF
Founded: 06.03.1902
Address: Avenida de Concha Espina N°1
ES-28036 Madrid
Spain
Telephone: ++34 - 91 398 4300
Telefax:
++34 - 91 398 4391
E-mail:
Internet: www.realmadrid.es
CLUB HONOURS
1932, 1933, 1954, 1955, 1957, 1958, 1961,
1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1967, 1968, 1969,
1972, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1979, 1980, 1986,
1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1995, 1997, 2001,
2003, 2007, 2008
National Cup (17)
1905, 1906, 1907, 1908, 1917, 1934, 1936,
1946, 1947, 1962, 1970, 1974, 1975, 1980,
1982, 1989, 1993
1988, 1989, 1990, 1993, 1997, 2001, 2003,
2008
1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1966,
1998, 2000, 2002
UEFA Cup (2)
1985, 1986
UEFA Super Cup (1)
2002
1960, 1998, 2002
Real Madrid CF
GENERAL INFORMATION
General Director:
Sports Director:
Communication
Director:
Press Officer:
Club Captain:
Jorge Valdano
Miguel Pardeza
Other sports:
Basketball
Antonio José Galeano
Marta Santisteban López
Iker Casillas Fernández
PRESIDENT
CLUB RECORDS
Florentino PÉREZ
Rodríguez
Date of Birth:
08.03.1947 in Madrid
Date of Election:
01.06.2009
Most Appearances:
Raúl González Blanco - 741 appearances
(1994-2010)
Most Goals:
Raúl González Blanco - 323 (1994-2010)
STADIUM – ESTADIO SANTIAGO BERNABÊU
Floodlight:
2,000 lux
(v Club Atlético
de Madrid
on 14.06.1997)
Size of Pitch:
106m x 66m
HEAD COACH – José Mário Santos MOURINHO Félix
Date of Birth: 26.01.1963 in Setúbal
Player:
CF Os Belenenses, Rio Ave FC, Sesimbra,
Comércio e Indústria
Coach:
CF Estrela da Amadora (assistant coach) Vitória FC
Setúbal (assi) Sporting Clube de Portugal (ass. coach)
FC Porto (ass. coach) FC Barcelona (ass. coach)
SL Benfica (20 September-5 December 2000)
UD Leiria (July 2001-20 January 2002) FC Porto (23 January 2002-2004)
Chelsea FC (2 June 2004-20 September 2007) FC Internazionale Milano
(2008-2010) Real Madrid (since 31.05.2010)
UEFA Champions League Winner 2004, 2010 / UEFA Cup Winner 2003
Portuguese Championship Winner 2003, 2004
Portuguese Cup Winner 2003 / Portuguese Super Cup Winner 2003
English Championship Winner 2005, 2006 / English Cup Winner 2007
English League Cup Winner 2005, 2007 / English Super Cup Winner 2005
Italian Championship Winner 2009, 2010 / Italian Cup Winner 2010
Italian Super Cup Winner 2008, 2009
1
IKER CASILLAS Fernández
GOALKEEPER
20.05.1981
Former clubs: None
SPANISH
185 CM / 80 KG
• UCL debut at 16 as unused sub v Rosenborg in Trondheim on 27.11.97
• Joined club at 8; started 1999/00 as 3rd keeper; ended it at EURO 2000
• 38 league starts last season brought total to 385 (408 goals conceded)
• Has missed 5 league games in last 8 seasons; conceded record 35 last season
• 111 caps (61 goals) for Spain; 5 at 2002 World Cup, 3 in 2006, 7 in 2010
• 3 games at EURO 2004; captain in 2008; in UEFA’s All-Star Squad
2
Ricardo Alberto Silveira CARVALHO
DEFENDER
18.05.1978
PORTUGUESE
182 CM / 79 KG
Former clubs: Amarante, Leça FC, FC Porto, Vitória FC, Alverca Futebol,
FC Porto, Chelsea FC
• At Porto from 1997; joined Chelsea in 2004; ever-present in Porto’s UCL win
• 130 league games, won 3 Premier Leagues; signed for Real Madrid this summer
• Reunited with José Mourinho for third time; 68 UCL games, 5 last season
• 67 caps (4 goals) since debut v Albania on 11.10.2003
• 5 games at EURO 2004; 3 at EURO 2004; 6 at 2006 World Cup, 4 in 2010
3
Kepler Laverán Lima Ferreira ‘PEPE’
DEFENDER
26.02.1983
BRAZILIAN
Former clubs: Corinthians SC, CD Maritimo, FC Porto
188 CM / 81 KG
• Youth player at Corinthians; joined Porto in 2004; Madrid in 2007
• 63 league games 2001-04 with Marítimo; 17 UCL games for Porto
• 53 league games in 3 seasons at Madrid; 10 last season through injury
• 25th European appearance v Liverpool on 10.03.09; now, 30 UCL games
• 1st of 25 caps (2 goals) v Finland on 21.11.07; 2 (136mins) at 2010 World Cup
• Scored v Turkey at EURO 2008; only outfielder to play all 360 mins
4
SERGIO RAMOS García
DEFENDER
30.03.1986
Former clubs: Sevilla FC
SPANISH
183 CM / 73 KG
• Signed (buy-out clause) on eve of 2005 UCL deadline
• Sevilla youth; Div 1 debut in 0-1 in La Coruña on 01.02.2004
• 33 league games in 2009/10, all in the starting line-up; 4 goals (totals 24)
• 7 games in UCL in 2009/10; 35 UCL games in total, 3 goals
• 1st of 67 caps v China on 26.03.05; 3 games at 2006 World Cup, 7 in 2010
• 5 complete games at EURO 2008 (rested v Greece)
5
Fernando Rubén GAGO
MIDFIELDER
10.04.1986
Former clubs: CA Boca Juniors
ARGENTINIAN
178 CM / 73 KG
• Midfield organiser signed in winter 2006/07; 13 games that season
• 26 in 2008/09, 18 last season; 1st goal on 07.12.08; 14 games last 3 UCL seasons
• After departure of Cannavaro, now has same shirt no. as with Boca Juniors
• World Under-20 champion in 2005, beating Nigeria in final
• Gold medal at Beijing Olympics, beating Nigeria in final; played 6 games
• A-Team debut v France (1-0) on 07.02.2007; unused at Copa América that season
Real Madrid CF
6
Mahamadou DIARRA
MIDFIELDER
18.05.1981
MALIAN
183 CM / 76 KG
Former clubs: OFI Crete, SBV Vitesse, Olympique Lyonnais
• Developed at Centre Salif Keita in home-town Bamako, Mali
• Played Div 1 football in Greece in 1998/99; 21 games, 2 goals, for OFI
• Moved to Arnhem in 1999; 45 games, 6 goals in two seasons
• Joined OL in 2002; 119 league games, 7 goals; joined Madrid in 2006
• Knee-injury on 31.08.08; only 9 league, 2 UCL games (189 mins) in 2008/09
• 15 league games last season; 3 UCL games; 57 caps (3 goals)
7
Cristiano RONALDO Aveiro Dos Santos
FORWARD
05.02.1985
PORTUGUESE
185 CM / 80 KG
Former clubs: CD Nacional, Sporting Clube de Portugal,
• Started as youth at Nacional; joined Sporting in 1997 (25 games/3 goals)
• Joined United at 18; 196 Premier games, 84 goals, in six seasons
• UCL champion in 2008, finalist in 2009; totals 58 UCL games, 21 goals
• European Golden Boot, Ballon D’Or; UEFA MVP 2008
• 1st of 73 caps (23 goals) v Kazakhstan on 20.08.03; silver medal at EURO 2004
• 4th at 2006 World Cup; 3 games at EURO 2008; 4 at 2010 World Cup
8
Ricardo Izecson Dos Santos Leita ‘KAKÀ’
MIDFIELDER
22.04.1982
BRAZILIAN
Former clubs: São Paulo FC, AC Milan
186 CM / 78 KG
• Joined Milan in 2003; 193 Serie A games, 70 goals in six seasons
• UCL top scorer in 2006/07 with 10 goals in 13 games
• Won UEFA’s Best Forward, Club Footballer of Year awards
• He signed a six-year deal with Real Madrid on 08.06.09
• 25 league games last term (8 goals); 7 UCL games (1 goal)
• 18 mins v Costa Rica at 2002 World Cup; 413 in 2006; goal v Croatia
• Confeds winner 2005, 2009; 70 caps (26 goals); 4 games at World Cup 2010
9
Karim BENZEMA
FORWARD
19.12.1987
Former clubs: Olympique Lyonnais
FRENCH
184 CM / 77 KG
• Joined OL at 9; debut for 1st team on 15.01.2005 v Metz (1-0)
• 6 games in 04/05; 13 in 05/06; 21 in 06/07; 36 in 07/08 and again in 08/09
• 43 goals in 112 Ligue 1 matches for OL; top scorer in France in 2007/08
• 27 league games (8 goals) in 1st season at Madrid; 5 in UCL (1 goal)
• 1st of 27 caps (8 goals) v Austria on 28.04.2007, scored winner (1-0)
• Played 2 games at EURO 2008; not selected for South Africa
10
Lassana DIARRA
MIDFIELDER
10.03.1985
FRENCH
173 CM / 68 KG
Former clubs: FC Nantes Atlantique, Le Mans UC 72, AS Le Havre,
Chelsea FC, Arsenal FC, Portsmouth FC
• Started at Nantes before playing in Ligue 2 for Le Mans, Le Havre
• Moved to Chelsea in 2005; won League Cup, FA Cup that season
• UCL debut for Arsenal v Sevilla in 2007; joined Portsmouth January 2008
• After one season at Portmouth, joined Madrid on 21.08.08
• 42 league games in Spain, 1 goal on 29.08.09; 8 in UCL
• 1st of 28 caps on 24.03.2007 v Lithuania
11
Esteban GRANERO Molina
MIDFIELDER
02.07.1987
SPANISH
Former clubs: Real Madrid CF, Getafe CF
180 CM / 75 KG
• Came through Madrid youth teams; 37 games, 1 goal for Castilla 2005-2007
• Joined nearby Getafe in 2007; 1st Div debut on 16.09.2007 v Espanyol (1-0)
• Scored in 2008 Copa del Rey final in 3-1 defeat against Valencia
• 62 games, 9 goals for Getafe in 2 seasons; 31 games (3 goals) for Madrid
• 1st of 3 UCL games (129 minutes) v AC Milan on 21.10.2009
• European Under-19 champion in 2006; all 5 games but no starts (162 mins)
• Impressed at 2007 World Under-20 finals; yet to make senior debut
12
MARCELO Vieira da Silva
DEFENDER
12.05.1988
Former clubs: Fluminense
BRAZILIAN
174 CM / 73 KG
• Signed on 6-year contract in winter 2006/07; 30 games for Fluminense
• Liga debut in 2-0 defeat in La Coruña on 07.01.2007
• First Liga goal in 4-0 win over Sporting Gijón on 15.02.2009
• 83 Liga games in 4 seasons, scored 8 goals; 16 UCL games
• 1st of 6 senior caps v Wales on 05.09.2006; scored on debut
13
Antonio ADÁN Garrido
GOALKEEPER
13.05.1987
Former clubs: None
SPANISH
187 CM / 84 KG
• Joined Real Madrid from youth teams last season
• Captain for last three seasons at Castilla; 36 games in Div 2 last term
• Was third keeper under Fabio Capello in 2007 but never played
• Under-19 European champion in 2006 in Poland as captain of Spain
• 1 Under-21 cap v Italy in the European play-offs in October 2007
14
XABI ALONSO Olano
MIDFIELDER
25.11.1981
SPANISH
Former clubs: Real Sociedad, SD Eibar, Liverpool FC
183 CM / 77 KG
• Came through youth teams at Real Sociedad; loaned to Eibar in 2000
• Returned in 2001 under John Toshack; Liga debut on 14.01.2001
• Played 114 games (9 goals) before joining Liverpool in 2004
• 143 league games (15 goals) in 5 seasons; won UCL , Super Cup in 2005
• Signed on 05.08.09; 34 league games (3 goals) last season; 7/0 in UCL
• 1st of 76 caps (9 goals) v Ecuador on 30.04.03; 4 at EURO 2008, 7 at World Cup
15
David MATEOS Ramajo
DEFENDER
22.04.1987
Former clubs: Real Madrid Castilla
SPANISH
186 CM / 80 KG
• Started at Real Madrid youth team at the age of eleven
• At Real Madrid Castilla from 2008 until last season
• Unused sub with 1st team v Deportivo (30.01.2010) and Almería (15.04.2010)
• On the bench for opening match this season v Mallorca (29.08.2010)
• Still waiitng for Div 1 ‘debut’; 4 matches for U-19 Spanish national team
Real Madrid CF
16
Sergio CANALES Madrazo
MIDFIELDER
16.02.1991
SPANISH
Former clubs: Real Racing Club de Santander
176 CM / 70 KG
• Joined local club at the age of 10; promoted to 1st team in 2008
• Senior debut was in UCUP v FC Honka on 18.09.2008
• Liga debut on 05.10.2008 v Osasuna; 32 league games in 2 seasons
• Signed on 12.02.2010; scored Madrid’s 1st pre-season goal v América de México
• Under-17 European champion in 2008; silver medal at 2010 Under-19s
17
Álvaro ARBELOA Coca
DEFENDER
17.01.1983
SPANISH
Former clubs: RC Deportivo La Coruña, Liverpool FC
183 CM / 76 KG
• Started in Zaragoza youth teams at 12; joined Madrid youth in 2001
• Won Div 2 promotion with Castilla in 2005; senior debut on 16.10.2004 v Betis
• Signed for Deportivo in 2006; joined Liverpool 6 months later
• 66 league games (2 goals) in 3 seasons in England; in 2007 UCL final
• Returned to Madrid in July 2009; 30 league games (2 goals) last season
• 1st of 17 caps v Italy on 26.03.08; 1 at EURO 2008; 1 (13 mins) in South Africa
18
Raúl ALBIOL Tortajada
DEFENDER
04.09.1985
SPANISH
Former clubs: Valencia CF, Getafe CF, Valencia CF
188 CM / 80 KG
• From Valencia’s youth teams; debut under Rafa Benítez in UEFA Cup
• Loaned to Getafe (17/1) in 2004/05; returned to Valencia (131) in 2005
• UCL debut in Valencia’s defeat v Salzburg (1-0) on 09.08.2006
• Joined in June 2009; 33 league games; 8/1 (in Marseille) in UCL
• Won Under-19 European title in 2004, defeating Turkey 1-0 in Nyon
• 1st of 23 caps v Denmark on 13.10.07; unused sub at 2010 World Cup
19
Ezequiel Marcelo GARAY
DEFENDER
10.10.1986
ARGENTINIAN
180 CM / 75 KG
Former clubs: Newell’s Old Boys, Real Racing Club de Santander
• Debut for home-town Newell’s in 2004; 1 goal in 13 games
• Signed for Racing in 2005; played 7 league games in 1st season
• In 2006/07 went on to score 9 in 31 league games, 7 penalties
• Signed in 2008 but stayed at Racing on loan; 3 goals in 22 games
• Joined Madrid in 2009; 20 league games (1 goal); 3/0 in UCL
• World Under-20 champion in 2005; 1 cap v Norway (1-2) on 22.08.2007
20
Gonzalo Gerardo HIGUAÍN
FORWARD
10.12.1987
Former clubs: CA River Plate
ARGENTINIAN
184 CM / 79 KG
• Signed during 2006/07 winter break after only 35 games for River
• Debut in 1-0 home win v Zaragoza on 14.01.2007
• 34 league games (22 goals) in 1st season; 32/27 last term; team top scorer
• 14 games, 2 goals (both v Zürich last season) in UCL in last two seasons
• 1st of 10 caps v Peru on 10.10.09; 4 (4 goals) at 2010 World Cup
21
PEDRO LEÓN Sánchez Gil
MIDFIELDER
24.11.1986
SPANISH
183 CM / 72 KG
Former clubs: Real Murcia, Levante UD, Real Valladolid, Getafe CF
• Joined Murcia in 2004; played 66 games (10 goals) in 3 seasons
• Signed for Levante in 2007; Div 1 debut on 16.09.2007; 24 games (3 goals);
• A year later, joined Valladolid; 3 goals in 33 league games
• Moved to Getafe in August 2009; 35 games (8 goals)
• Signed for Madrid on 15.07.2010 on three-year deal
• 1st of 6 Under-21 caps v England on 31.01.2007
22
Ángel DI MARÍA
FORWARD
14.02.1988
ARGENTINIAN
Former clubs: Rosario Central, SL Benfica
180 CM / 68 KG
• Started at Rosario in 2005; played 35 league games (6 goals)
• Joined Benfica in 2007; 76 league games (7 goals) in three seasons
• 1st hat-trick on 27.02.2010 v Leixões; 6 UCL games (3 starts) in 2007/08
• Joined Madrid on 28.06.2010 on six-year contract
• Under-20 World Cup champion in 2007; Olympic gold medal in 2008
• 5 games (356mins), no goals, at 2010 World Cup
23
Mesut ÖZIL
MIDFIELDER
15.10.1988
GERMAN
Former clubs: FC Schalke 04, Werder Bremen
182 CM / 70 KG
• Turkish descent; joined Schalke youth ranks in 2005
• Div 1 debut v Eintracht on 12.08.2006; 30 league games (13 starts)
• Signed for Bremen in January 2008; 71 league games (14 goals)
• Totals 10 UCL games; debut v Valencia on 18.09.2007
• 2009 European Under-21 champion; 1st of 17 caps v Norway on 11.02.2009
• Played 7 games at 2010 World Cup; joined Madrid in mid-August
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Sami KHEDIRA
MIDFIELDER
04.04.1987
Former clubs: VfB Stuttgart
GERMAN
189 CM / 83 KG
• Joined Stuttgart’s youth team in 2004; moved to senior team after 21 games
• Div 1 debut on 01.10.2006 v Hertha; 1st two goals on 29.10.2006 v Schalke
• Played 98 games (14 goals) in four seasons; 11 UCL games
• European Under-21 champion 2009; joined Madrid on 30.07.2010
• 1st of 12 caps v South Africa on 05.09.2009; 7 games, 1 goal, in 2010 World Cup
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Jerzy DUDEK
GOALKEEPER
23.03.1973
POLISH
187 CM / 79 KG
Former clubs: GKS Tychy, Sokól Tychy, Feyenoord, Liverpool FC
• Signed in 2007 after 127 league games in 6 seasons at Liverpool
• 8th UCL: 45 games for Feyenoord, Liverpool; unused last season
• Hero in 2005 UCL final v Milan - saves from Pirlo, Shevchenko in shoot-out
• 1 league game in 3 seasons at Madrid, conceding 2 goals; 1 UCL game in 2008/09
• 59 senior caps; 2 games (both defeats) at 2002 World Cup
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RCD Mallorca
Getafe CF
Villarreal CF
RCD Espanyol
CA Osasuna
UD Almería
Real Zaragoza
Málaga CF
Real Valladolid CF
CD Tenerife
Xerez CD
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AS Roma
Founded: 22.07.1927
Address: Via di Trigoria Km. 3,600
IT-00128 Roma
Italy
CLUB HONOURS
1942, 1983, 2001
National Cup (9)
1964, 1969, 1980, 1981, 1984, 1986, 1991,
2007, 2008
2001, 2007
Fairs Cup (1)
1961
Telephone: ++39 - 06 501 911
Telefax:
++39 - 06 506 1736
E-mail:
info@asroma.it
Website: www.asroma.it
AS Roma
GENERAL INFORMATION
General Secretary: Rosangela Dornelles
Monteiro
Sports Secretary: Manuela D’Ippolito
Sports Director: Daniele Pradè
Press Officers:
Elena Turra
Club Captain:
Francesco Totti
PRESIDENT
Supporters Clubs: 450-500
(5,000,000 members)
Other sports:
None
CLUB RECORDS
Rosella SENSI
Date of Birth:
18.12.1971 in Rome
Date of Election:
28.08.2008
Most Appearances: Francesco Totti 571 appearances (442 in Serie A)
Giacomo Losi - 452 league appearances
(1954-68)
Most Goals: Francesco Totti - 242 (192
in 395 Serie A appearances / 1992-2010)
STADIUM – STADIO OLIMPICO
1,800 lux
Floodlight:
(v Parma FC
17.07.2001)
105m x 68m
Size of Pitch:
HEAD COACH – Claudio RANIERI
Date of Birth: 20.10.1951 in Rome
Player:
AS Roma (1972-74) Catanzaro (1974-82) Calcio Catania
(1982-84) US Città di Palermo (1984-86)
363 league appearances / 9 goals
Coach:
Calcio Vigor Lamezia (1986-87) ADA Puteolana
(1987-88) Cagliari Calcio (1988-91) SSC Napoli
(1991-93) ACF Fiorentina (1993-97) Valencia CF
(1997-99) Club Atlético de Madrid (1999-2000)
Chelsea FC (2002-04) Valencia CF (2004-05) Parma FC
(2007) Juventus (2007-09) AS Roma (since 02.09.2009)
Italian Cup Winner 1996
Italian Super Cup Winner 1996
Spanish Cup Winner 1999
1
Bogdan LOBONT
GOALKEEPER
18.01.1978
ROMANIAN
185 CM / 78 KG
Former clubs: FC Corvinul Hunedoara, FC Rapid Bucureşti, AFC Ajax,
FC Dinamo Bucureşti, ACF Fiorentina
• Joined Ajax in Jan 2000; loaned back to Dinamo 2001/02; then 4 years at Ajax
• Left for Italy after 48 games; Serie A debut in Udine on 29.01.06
• Rejoined Dinamo in 2007 after 17 games; joined Roma in 2009 after 67 games
• 1 Serie A, 1 Europa League game last season; totals 33 in Europe
• 1st of 77 caps 7-0 v Liechtenstein on 02.09.1998; all 3 at EURO 2008
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Cícero João de Cézare ‘CICINHO’
DEFENDER
24.06.1980
BRAZILIAN
171 CM / 71 KG
Former clubs: Botafogo SP, Atlético Minas Gerais, São Paulo,
Real Madrid CF, AS Roma, São Paulo
• Signed in 2007 having joined Madrid (25 games, 2 goals) in winter 2005/06
• 52 Serie A games in 1st 2 seasons; 2 in 2009/10; loaned to São Paulo
• 6 league, 10 Libertadores games Jan-Jun; returned in summer
• UCL debut v Arsenal (0-1) on 21.02.2006; 12 in 3 seasons for Roma
• Copa Libertadores, World Club, Confederations Cup champion
• 2 games (104 mins) at 2006 World Cup; 1 start v Japan
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Paolo CASTELLINI
DEFENDER
25.03.1979
ITALIAN
184 CM / 74 KG
Former clubs: US Cremonese, Torino FC, Brescia Calcio,
Real Betis Balompié, Parma FC
• Left-back who started with 64 Serie B games at Cremona 1996-2000
• Joined Torino in Serie B; then Serie A debut on 26.08.2001 at 22
• Loaned to Brescia (16/0) in 2004; headed for Spain that summer
• 13 games in 2 injury-hit seasons in Seville; back to Parma in 2006
• Joined Roma on loan in summer after 136/1 for Parma (28/0 last season)
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JUAN Silveira Dos Santos
DEFENDER
01.02.1979
BRAZILIAN
Former clubs: CR Flamengo, Bayer 04 Leverkusen
187 CM / 77 KG
• Joined Leverkusen (139 games) in 2002 after 6 years at Flamengo
• Moved to Rome in 2007; debut in 3-0 v Siena on 02.09; 72/4 since then
• 28 Serie A games last season; totals 39 (7 goals) in Europe
• 1st cap v Peru on 15.07.01; captain of 2004, 2007 Copa América champions
• Confederations winner 2009; 5/1 (1-0 v Chile) at 2010 World Cup
5
Philippe MEXÈS
DEFENDER
30.03.1982
Former clubs: AJ Auxerre
FRENCH
187 CM / 82 KG
• Product of Auxerre academy; Div 1 debut v Troyes on 18.11.1999
• 133 league games, 7 goals, before moving to Rome in 2004
• Serie A debut 1-0 v Fiorentina on 12.09.04; 160 games in 6 seasons
• 18/1 in Serie A last season; 5 in Europa League; totals 61/0 in Europe
• 1st cap in 4-0 in Malta on 16.10.02; Confederations winner 2003
• 14th cap was Blanc’s debut defeat in Norway in August
AS Roma
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David PIZARRO Cortez
MIDFIELDER
11.09.1979
CHILEAN
170 CM / 69 KG
Former clubs: Wanderers, Udinese Calcio, Universidad de Chile,
Udinese Calcio, FC Internazionale
• Signed in 2006 after 24 games, 1 goal, in single season at Inter
• Joined Udinese in 1999 after 41 games in 2 seasons at Wanderers
• Debut in Venice on 29.08.99; loaned to Universidad in Jan 2001 after 9 games
• 126 games, 14 goals, in 5 seasons in Udine; 119/8 in 4 at Roma; 31/2 in 2009/10
• 6 UCL games for Inter in 2005/06; 22 for Roma; totals 46 in Europe
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ADRIANO Ribeiro Leite
FORWARD
17.02.1982
BRAZILIAN
189 CM / 87 KG
Former clubs: CR Flamengo, FC Internazionale, ACF Fiorentina,
Parma FC, FC São Paulo, FC Internazionale, CR Flamengo
• Loaned by Inter to Parma in Jan 2004; to São Paulo Jan-Jun 2008
• Split 2008/09 between Inter (12/3), Flamengo (30/19); joined Roma in summer
• Totals 175/77 in Italy; has scored 14 goals in UCL
• Man of Match in 2004 Copa América final, Player of Tournament, top scorer (7)
• World Under-17 champion 1997; 2005 Confeds Cup winner (top scorer with 5)
• 4 games, 2 goals (v Australia, Ghana) at 2006 World Cup
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Mirko VUCINIC
FORWARD
01.10.1983
MONTENEGRIN
Former clubs: Sutjeska Niksic, US Lecce
186 CM / 76 KG
• Signed in 2006 after 6 years at Lecce; joined from hometown Niksic at 16
• Serie A debut v Roma (0-1 on 18.02.01); 9 games in 1st 2 seasons
• Spent 2002/03 in Serie B; back a year later; 19 goals in 28 games in 2004/05
• 34 league games, 14 goals, last season; 5/1 (v Basel) in Europa League
• 1 game (injured) at 2006 U-21 finals; 1st senior cap 0-0 v Belgium 04.06.05
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Francesco TOTTI
FORWARD
27.09.1976
Former clubs: None
ITALIAN
181 CM / 82 KG
• Joined in 1989; Serie A debut at 16 (2-0 win in Brescia on 28.03.93)
• 6th in all-time Serie A chart with 192 goals in 442 games (23/14 in 2009/10)
• 26 in 35 earned him European Golden Shoe award in 2006/07
• Euro debut in 1995/96 UEFA Cup v Neuchâtel; 78/34 in Europe; 42/13 in UCL
• 12 individual awards; Italy’s Footballer of Year 5 times; club record-holder
• 58 caps, 9 goals; debut v Swiss on 10.10.98; all 7 games at 2006 World Cup
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Rodrigo TADDEI
MIDFIELDER
06.03.1980
Former clubs: Palmeiras, Siena AC
BRAZILIAN
177 CM / 69 KG
• Signed by Siena in 2002; 26 games, 3 goals, in promotion to Serie A
• Serie A debut in Perugia 31.08.03; joined Roma in 2005 after 48 games, 11 goals
• All 38 games in 1st season, totals 153/22 in Serie A (33/2 last season)
• 6 Europa League games last season; totals 40 games, 4 goals, in Europe
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Daniele DE ROSSI
MIDFIELDER
24.07.1983
Former clubs: None
ITALIAN
184 CM / 83 KG
• UCL debut v Anderlecht on 30.10.01; Serie A debut in Como on 25.01.03!
• Started 2010/11 with 221 league games, 27 goals; 33/7 last season
• 8 Europa League games last season; totals 55/7 in Europe
• European Under-21 champion in 2004; in UEFA’s All-Star Squad
• 1st of 60 caps v Norway on 04.09.04; 3 at 2006 World Cup; 3/1 at EURO 2008
• 3 games, 1 goal (1-1 v Paraguay) at 2010 World Cup
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John Arne RIISE
DEFENDER
24.09.1980
NORWEGIAN
185 CM / 89 KG
Former clubs: Åalesunds FK, AS Monaco FC, Liverpool FC
• Joined Monaco in 1998; moved to Anfield in 2001 after 43 league games
• Played 234 league games for Liverpool, 21 goals, in 7 seasons
• 68 UCL games for ASM (2), Liverpool (58), Roma (8); totals 108/7 in Europe
• Joined Roma in 2008 (debut v Napoli 31.08); 67/7 in Serie A in last 2 seasons
• 71 caps, 8 goals; non-playing member of EURO 2000 squad
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Julio César BAPTISTA
FORWARD
01.10.1981
BRAZILIAN
184 CM / 83 KG
Former clubs: São Paulo FC, Sevilla FC, Real Madrid CF, Arsenal FC
• Joined Sevilla in 2003 after 6 goals in 54 games in midfield at São Paulo
• 38 goals in 2 seasons (65 games) for Sevilla (18 in 2004/05) as forward
• Nickname ‘La Bestia’: joined Madrid in 2005; Arsenal (loan) 2006
• 7 UCL games for Madrid in 2005/06; 4 for Arsenal, 1 goal, in 2006/07
• 237 league games, 3 goals, last season; 5 in UEL; totals 35/9 in Europe
• 1st cap v Japan on 04.06.01; 2 games as sub in 2005 Confeds Cup win
• 3 goals in 2007 Copa América win; 82 mins v Portugal at 2010 World Cup
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Simone PERROTTA
MIDFIELDER
17.09.1977
ITALIAN
178 CM / 74 KG
Former clubs: Reggina Calcio, Juventus, AS Bari, AC Chievo Verona
• Born in Ashton, England; spent 3 seasons with Reggina in Serie B
• Serie A debut for Juve in Udine on 08.11.98; UCL debut v Bilbao same season
• 95 out of 102 Serie A games for Chievo in 3 seasons; joined Roma in 2004
• 185 league games, 31 goals, in last 6 seasons; 32/5 in 2009/10
• 1st cap (2 goals) in 1-1 v Turkey on 20.11.02; all 7 games at 2006 World Cup
• 3 at EURO 2004, 3 (179 mins) at EURO 2008; 41 club games in Europe
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Marco BORRIELLO
FORWARD
18.06.1982
ITALIAN
180 CM / 73 KG
Former clubs: Treviso, Triestina, AC Milan, Empoli FC, AC Milan,
Reggina Calcio, UC Sampdoria, Genoa CFC, AC Milan
• Debut for Milan in 3-0 v Perugia, 29.09.02; in Europe 2-1 loss in Lens on 29.10
• Reggina (30 games) in 04/05; Treviso (20/5), Samp (11/2) in 05/06, Genoa (35/19)
• 1 UCL game in 2002/03, 2003/04; 3 in 2006/07; 5 last season a personal record
• Scored 1 goal (home to Marseille); 14 in 29 Serie A games last season
• Started season with 160/45 in Serie A; 52/16 for Milan; joined Roma in August
• International debut in friendly v Spain (0-1) on 26.03.2008
AS Roma
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Guillermo Enio BURDISSO
DEFENDER
26.09.1988
ARGENTINIAN
190 CM / 80 KG
Former clubs: CA El Porvenir, CA River Plate, Rosario Central
• Signed in summer on one-year loan with option to purchase
• Arrived when older brother Nicolás was returning to Inter; now reunited
• Joined River in 2008; debut v Banfield on 27.02.09
• Moved to Rosario in 2009; 44 games during relegation campaign
• 1 cap in Costa Rica on 26.01.2010; scored 2nd in 3-2 win
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JULIO SERGIO Bertagnoli
GOALKEEPER
08.11.1978
Former clubs: Santos, Juventude
BRAZILIAN
187 CM / 83 KG
• Made his mark with 41 games in goal for Santos 2003-05
• Joined Juventude for 2006 but never played for the club
• Instead joined Roma - but no 1st-team appearances in 1st 3 seasons
• Serie A debut in 1-3 home defeat by Juve on 30.08.2009
• Conceded 29 goals in 29 Serie A games last season
• European debut with 5 appearances in Europa League
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Nicolás Andrés BURDISSO
DEFENDER
12.04.1981
ARGENTINIAN
182 CM / 81 KG
Former clubs: CA Boca Juniors, FC Internazionale Milano
• Debut with Boca in 1999; joined Inter in 2004 after 95 league games, 3 goals
• Won Copa Libertadores in 2000, 2001, 2003; Europe/S America in 2000, 2003
• 93 Serie A games at Inter, 2 goals; 18 games (64 mins) in UCL
• 33 Serie A games, 2 goals, on loan to Roma last season; 6 in UEL
• 2001 World Under-20 Cup winner; silver medal at 2007 Copa América
• 3 games at 2006 World Cup; not selected for 2010
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Fábio SIMPLICIO
MIDFIELDER
23.09.1979
BRAZILIAN
171 CM / 75 KG
Former clubs: São Paulo FC, Parma FC, US Città di Palermo
• Spotted by Arrigo Sacchi; joined Parma in 2004 after 116 games for São Paulo
• 71 Serie A games, 14 goals, in 2 seasons; moved to Sicily in 2006
• 129 games, 21 goals in 4 seasons; 27/3 in 2009/10
• Left at end of contract; signed by Roma in summer
• 1 cap (v Oman on 17.11.2009)
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Alexander Marangon Donieber ‘DONI’
GOALKEEPER
22.10.1979
BRAZILIAN
194 CM / 91 KG
Former clubs: Botafogo, CD Corinthians, Cruzeiro, Santos, Juventude
• Spent 2 seasons with Botafogo (1999-00), 3 with Corinthians (2001-03)
• Split 2004 between Cruzeiro and Santos; Juventude in 2005
• Joined Roma in 2005; debut in 1-1 derby v Lazio on 23.10.05
• Conceded 138 in 133 Serie A games; 8 in 7 games last season
• 4 UEL games last season brought UEFA total to 33
• 1st cap v Turkey on 05.06.2007; unused sub at 2010 World Cup
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Matteo BRIGHI
MIDFIELDER
14.02.1981
ITALIAN
179 CM / 76 KG
Former clubs: Rimini Calcio, Juventus, Bologna FC, Parma FC,
Brescia Calcio, AC Chievo
• Started with 10 Serie C2 games in 1998/99 for hometown Rimini
• Joined Juve in 2000; Serie A debut in Naples on 30.09
• Moved to Chievo in 2004 after single seasons (94 games) with 4 clubs
• 89 more in 3 years at Chievo; personal best of 6 goals (in 28) in 2006/07
• Joined Roma in 2007; 24 games, 4 goals, last season; 4/0 in UEL
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Marco CASSETTI
DEFENDER
29.05.1977
ITALIAN
187 CM / 80 KG
Former clubs: US Montichiari, AC Lumezzane, Hellas Verona FC, US Lecce
• Reached Serie A at 23; debut for Verona in Bari on 30.09.00
• Relegated with Verona in 2002; joined Lecce a year later
• Signed in 2006 after 95 Serie A games, 9 goals, in 3 seasons
• 104 Serie A games, 4 goals, in 4 seasons; 29/2 in 2009/10
• 2 Europa League appearances last season; totals 23/1 in Europe
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Aleandro ROSI
MIDFIELDER
17.05.1987
ITALIAN
184 CM / 80 KG
Former clubs: AS Roma, AC Chievo, Livorno Calcio, AC Siena
• From Roma academy; Serie A debut with 1 game in 2004/05 (0-0 at Chievo)
• 26 games in 2005/06; 19/2 in 2006/07; 16 on loan to Serie B Chievo 2007/08
• 39 appearances on loan to Serie B Livorno in 2008/09
• 30/1 in Serie A on loan to Siena last season; called back in summer
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Stefano OKAKA Chuka
FORWARD
09.08.1989
ITALIAN
Former clubs: AS Roma, Modena FC
186 CM / 87 KG
• Of Nigerian descent; Serie A debut at 16: 1-1 v Sampdoria on 18.12.2005
• Italy’s youngest UEFA debutant v Aris on 29.09.2005
• Loaned to Modena (33/7) 2007/08; Brescia (16/2) 2008/09
• Loaned to Fulham (11/2) in Jan 2010 having scored against them in UEL
• 4 games, silver medal at 2008 UEFA Under-19 finals
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Jérémy MENEZ
MIDFIELDER
07.05.1987
FRENCH
Former clubs: FC Sochaux, AS Monaco FC
• 55 Ligue 1 games, 7 goals, for Sochaux 2004-06; 54/14 for ASM
• 1st UEFA Cup game for Sochaux in Tbilisi on 21.10.2004
• Signed in 2008; Serie A debut 1-1 v Napoli on 31.08.2008
• 23/1 in Serie A last season; 7/0 in UEL brought total to 19/3
• UEFA Under-17 champion in 2004; 5 games, 2 goals
• 3 Under-21 caps; 1st senior cap in 1-2 v Norway on 11.08.2010
181 CM / 77 KG
AS Roma
AS Roma
AC Milan
UC Sampdoria
SSC Napoli
Juventus FC
Parma FC
Genoa CFC
AS Bari
ACF Fiorentina
S.S. Lazio
Calcio Catania
AC Chievo Verona
Udinese Calcio
Cagliari Calcio
Bologna FC
Atalanta BC
AC Siena
AS Livorno Calcio
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FC Rubin Kazan
Founded: 20.04.1958
Address: Kopylova Street 2
RU-420036 Kazan
Russia
CLUB HONOURS
2008, 2009
2010
Telephone: +7 843 571 1724
Telefax:
+7 843 533 0108
E-mail:
info@rubin-kazan.ru
Website: www.rubin-kazan.ru
FC Rubin Kazan
GENERAL INFORMATION
General Director: Evgeny Golov
Press Officer:
Maxim Lopukhov
Captain:
Christian Noboa
PRESIDENT
Supporters: 3,000 Fan Club Members
Other sports: None
CLUB RECORDS
Alexandr GUSEV
Date of Birth:
19.04.1946
in Nijny Novgorod
Date of Election:
November 2005
Most Appearances:
Valery Martynov - 393 (1977-95)
Most Goals:
Vladimir Gavrilov - 85 (1985-93)
STADIUM – CENTRALNIY
Floodlight:
1,500 lux
(v Kairat Alma-Ata
on 09.08.1970)
Size of Pitch:
105m x 68m
HEAD COACH – Kurban BERDYEV
Date of Birth: 25.08.1952 in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan)
Nationality: Russian
Player:
Stroitel Kolkhozchi Ashkhabad (1971-76 & 1978)
FC Kairat Alma-Ata (1977 & 1981-86) SKA Rostov
(1979-80) FC Rostselmash Rostov (1980)
211 appearances (32 goals) in the Russian 1st Division
155 appearances (23 goals) in the USSR League
Coach:
FC Khimik Jambul Kazakhstan (1986-89) FC Taraz
(1991-92) Gençlerbirligi Ankara (1993-94) FC Kairat
(1994-95) FC Caspiy (1996) Munaishi Aktau (1996-97)
Nisa Ashkhabad & National Team of Turkmenistan
(1997-99) FC Kristall Smolensk (2000-01) FC KazanRubin (since August 2001)
Turkmenistan Championship Winner 1999
Turkmenistan Cup Winner 1998
Russian Championship Winner 2008, 2009
Russian Super Cup Winner 2010
2
Oleg KUZMIN
DEFENDER
09.05.1981
RUSSIAN
175 CM / 72 KG
Former clubs: FC Spartak Moskva, FC Uralan Elista, Chernomorets
Novorossiisk, FK Moskva, FC Lokomotiv Moskva
• Joined Rubin in early August from Div 1 rivals Lokomotiv
• Experienced Moscow-born right-back; product of Spartak academy
• On loan to Chernomorets
• 235/11 in Div 1 and Div 2 for 5 clubs prior to move to Rubin
• Former Under-21 international; twice on bench for Spartak in UCL 2000/01
• Twice called up for full national team (2006, 2009), but no games
3
Cristian Daniel ANSALDI
DEFENDER
20.09.1986
ARGENTINIAN
Former clubs: CA Newell’s Old Boys
181 CM / 76 KG
• Full-back signed for Rubin in January 2008
• 27/1 in the first title-winning season, 25/1 last season; 5/0 in UCL last season
• Russian champion 2008, 2009; super cup winner 2010
• Born in Rosario, joined Newell’s Old Boys youth system at 8
• 1 cap - on 14.11.2009 v Spain; did not make it to the World Cup squad
4
CÉSAR González NAVAS
DEFENDER
14.02.1980
SPANISH
197 CM / 88 KG
Former clubs: Real Madrid CF, Málaga CF, Gimnastic de Tarragona,
Racing Santander
• Giant centre-back joined Rubin in March 2009
• Product of Real Madrid academy, only played for B team
• Regular at Racing, including UEFA Cup 2008/09 until his move to Russia
• Overall 84/5 in Spanish Div 1 with Málaga, Gimnastic, Racing
• 28/0 for Rubin in 2009; 6/0 in UCL (full 540 minutes)
• Played in European Under-18 Championship finals in 1999
5
Petr BYSTROV
MIDFIELDER
15.07.1979
RUSSIAN
180 CM / 78 KG
Former clubs: Lokomotiv Nizhni Novgorod, FC Dinamo Moskva,
FC Saturn, FK Moskva
• Signed for Rubin prior to 2009 season from FK Moskva
• Made Div 1 debut at 17 for Lokomotiv; moved to Dinamo, Saturn, FK Moskva
• Overall 244/25 in Russian Div 1; 2 UCL matches in 2009/10
• 1st of 2 full caps on 07.06.2003 v Sweden; 9 Under-21 caps, 5 goals
• Suffered serious heatstroke in summer 2009 and ruled out for long period
6
Ntuthuko Macbeth-Mao SIBAYA
MIDFIELDER
25.11.1977
SOUTH AFRICAN
177 CM / 75 KG
Former clubs: Mpumalanga Youngsters, Aston Villa Durban,
III. Kerületi TVE, Jomo Cosmos FC, Rosenborg BK
• Known as Macbeth Sibaya, the midfielder joined Rubin back in 2003
• Regular ever since, making 151 Div 1 appearances, scoring 3 goals
• 1 UCL game for Rosenborg in 2002/03 (26 minutes); none last season for Rubin
• Norwegian champion 2002, Russian champion 2008 and 2009
• 1st of 59 caps for South Africa on 25.02.2001 v Malawi
• 4th place at 2009 Confed. Cup (4 games); 3/0 at 2002 World Cup, 1/0 at 2006
FC Rubin Kazan
8
Alexandre RYAZANTSEV
MIDFIELDER
05.09.1986
Former clubs: FK Moskva
RUSSIAN
180 CM / 75 KG
• Joined Rubin in early 2006 on free transfer
• Moscovite, product of local Torpedo-ZIL football school
• Overall 75/9 in Div 1 (73/9 for Rubin) prior to 2010
• 6/1 in UCL 2009/10, scored in 2-1 away win v Barcelona
• Injured in UEL match in February, missed 4 months, returned in July
• Former Russian youth and Under-21 international
9
Lasha SALUKVADZE
DEFENDER
21.12.1981
GEORGIAN
185 CM / 84 KG
Former clubs: Mertskhali Ozurgeti, Lokomotivi Tbilisi, FC Dinamo Tbilisi
• Joined Rubin in 2005, now in his sixth season at the club
• Originally from small town of Ozurgeti, but made name with Lokomotivi
• Over 100 Georgian Div 1 app. prior to move to Russia; since then 81/2 with Rubin
• Russian champion 2008 and 2009; 5/0 in UCL last season
• 1st of 29 full caps (1 goal) on 08.09.2004 v Albania
14
Alan KASAEV
MIDFIELDER
08.04.1986
RUSSIAN
174 CM / 76 KG
Former clubs: FC Spartak Vladikavkaz, FC Titan Reutov, FC Shinnik
Yaroslavl, FC Zenit, FC Alania Vladikavkaz, FC Kuban Krasodar
• Signed in the summer of 2009, after helping Kuban to promotion in 2008
• Born in Tursun-zade (Tajikistan), but raised in Vladikavkaz
• Three seasons (2004-06) at Zenit, but no first team games
• Last season 16/2 in Div 1 for Kuban, 10/1 for Rubin; 4/0 in UCL
• Former Russian Under-21 international
15
Rafal MURAWSKI
MIDFIELDER
09.10.1981
POLISH
175 CM / 73 KG
Former clubs: MRKS Gdansk, Gedania Gdansk, Arka Gdynia,
KS Amica Wronki, KKS Lech Poznan
• Signed in the summer of 2009 from Lech
• After 4½ seasons with Arka, made Polish Div 1 debut for Amica at 23
• Overall 123/11 in Polish Div 1 prior to move to Rubin
• Only 7/1 last season, plus 3/0 in UCL
• 1st of 23 caps (1 goal) on 15.11.2006 v Belgium; 2 games at EURO 2008
16
Christian Fernando NOBOA Tello
MIDFIELDER
08.04.1985
ECUADORIAN
183 CM / 75 KG
Former clubs: El Nacional Quito, Club Sport Emelec Guayaquil
• Signed for Rubin prior to 2007 season
• 57/9 in Div 1 since then; Russian champion 2008 and 2009
• 6/0 in UCL; 4/1 in UEL, scored v Wolfsburg
• Runner-up in Ecuador 2006 with Emelec, whom he joined at 15
• National team debut, scoring 1-1 World Cup equaliser v Brazil on 29.03.2009
• 8 caps, 2 goals; scoring also four days later v Paraguay
19
Vitaly KALESHIN
DEFENDER
03.10.1980
RUSSIAN
173 CM / 67 KG
Former clubs: FC Kuban Krasnodar, Roma Balti, FC Lada Togliatti,
FC Kuban Krasnodar, FK Moskva
• Joined Rubin on 1-year loan from FK Moskva in February 2009
• Signed permanently after the season
• Originally from Krasnodar; made senior debut in Moldovan Div 1 at 17
• 21/1 for Roma Balti in two seasons before moving to Lada, Kuban
• Moved to FK Moskva in 2008; totals 94/3 in Russian Div 1 and 189/17 in Div 2
• Father Igor (83/15 in Div 1), brother Yevgeni (73/2) both former professionals
22
Alexandre OREKHOV
DEFENDER
29.11.1983
RUSSIAN
198 CM / 92 KG
Former clubs: FC Rotor Volgograd-youth, Centr-R-Kavkaz Krasnodar,
FC Krasnodar-2000, FC Arsenal Kyiv, FC Kuban Krasnodar
• Giant centre-back moved to Rubin prior to 2008
• Product of Krasnodar, Volgograd football; one year in Ukraine, 12/0 for Arsenal
• Returned to Krasnodar; key player in 2006 promotion from Div 2
• 10/0 for Rubin in 2008, only 2/0 last season
23
Evgeni BALYAYKIN
MIDFIELDER
19.05.1988
Former clubs: FC Sibiryak Bratsk
RUSSIAN
184 CM / 74 KG
• Moved to Rubin prior to 2007 season
• 3 seasons (72/8) in Div 3 for Sibiryak; league debut at 16
• 14/0 in his first two seasons; 17/0 last season for Rubin
• UCL debut (7 minutes) v Inter in the last group match 2009/10
• Russian Under-21 international (7 games, 2 goals)
26
Alexey MEDVEDEV
FORWARD
05.01.1977
RUSSIAN
178 CM / 70 KG
Former clubs: PFC CSKA Moskva, Khimik Orekhovo-Zuyevo, Spartak-Orekhovo,
FC Saturn Ramenskoye, FC Dinamo Moskva, FC Saturn Ramenskoye,
FC Tom Tomsk, FC Krylya Sovetov Samara, FC Sibir Novosibirsk
• Veteran striker joined Rubin on 11 August; 6 goals in 15 app. for Sibir
• Last season Div 2 top scorer (18 goals); promotion with Sibir
• Pro debut in Div 2 in 1995; totals 406/117 in different leagues
• Scored 1-0 UEL winner on 29 July v Apollon; Sibir’s first-ever European goal
27
Salvatore BOCCHETTI
DEFENDER
30.11.1986
ITALIAN
178 CM / 70 KG
Former clubs: Ascoli Calcio 1898, SS Virtus Lanciano 1924,
Frosinone Calcio, Genoa CFC
• Moved to Rubin on 29 August 2010; signed for 3½ years
• 60 games, 1 goal in Serie A for Genoa last 2 seaons; 6/0 in UEL last season
• Quarter-finalist at 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing
• Semi-finalist in European U-21 Championships 2009 (all 4 games 90 mins)
• Non-playing member of Italy’s 2010 FIFA World Cup team
• 1st of 5 caps on 10.10.2009 v Republic of Ireland
FC Rubin Kazan
28
Obafemi Akinwunmi MARTINS
FORWARD
28.10.1984
NIGERIAN
172 CM / 73 KG
Former clubs: FC Ebedei, AC Reggiana, FC Internazionale Milano,
Newcastle United FC, VfL Wolfsburg
• Signed in July after scoring 6 goals in 16 games for Wolfsburg last season
• Moved to Italy at 15, joined Inter 2000; Serie A debut on 22.12.2002 v Parma
• 87/28 in 4 seasons at Inter; league title 2005/06; 30/9 in UCL
• UEL quarter-finalist 2009/10; scored v Rubin in Round of 16
• 35 caps, 17 goals; bronze at African Cup 2006, 2010; 2 app. at 2010 WC
44
Giedrius ‘ARLA’ ARLAUSKIS
GOALKEEPER
01.12.1987
LITHUANIAN
184 CM / 80 KG
Former clubs: Mastis Telšiai, KFK Šiauliai, FC Unirea Urziceni
• Joined Rubin on 20 Aug on a 3-year deal; 5 UCL app. Unirea last season
• 55 Romanian Div 1 games; played for Unirea in UCL qualifiers 2010/11
• Replaced legendary Bogdan Stelea as first choice at Unirea
• Lithuanian Div 1 debut at the age of 17 for Šiauliai; back in 2005
• 1st of 5 caps on 19.11.2008 v Moldova
61
GÖKDENIZ Karadeniz
MIDFIELDER
11.01.1980
Former clubs: Trabzonspor
TURKISH
168 CM / 68 KG
• Signed for Rubin in March 2008 - his first-ever transfer
• Made Turkish Div 1 debut at 18; overall 246/63 for Trabzonspor
• 52/12 in last two seasons, two Russian titles
• 6/1 in 2009/10 UCL, scored the 2-1 winner over FC Barcelona
• EURO 2008 semi-finalist; 3rd place at 2003 Confederations Cup
• 50 caps, 6 goals; debut on 30.04.2003 v Czech Republic; last cap at EURO 2008
66
Bebras NATCHO
MIDFIELDER
18.02.1988
Former clubs: Hapoel Tel-Aviv FC
ISRAELI
175 CM / 73 KG
• Joined Rubin in March 2010
• Kyrgyz by nationality, born in Israel, but has relatives in Russia
• Product of Hapoel; 91/5 in 4 Div 1 seasons
• Played twice against Rubin in February 2010 in UEL
• Under-21 international; 1st of 3 full caps on 03.03.2010 v Romania
77
Sergey RYZHIKOV
GOALKEEPER
19.09.1980
RUSSIAN
192 CM / 92 KG
Former clubs: Khimik Shebekino, Salyut-YUKOS Belgorod, FC Saturn,
FC Anzhi Makhachkala, FC Lokomotiv Moskva, FC Tom Tomsk
• Joined Rubin prior to 2008 season; contract extended this summer to end of 2012
• Immediately became first choice; 26 games in his first full first-team season
• Previously only 10 Div 1 games, for Saturn (3), Lokomotiv (2), Tom (5)
• Last season 29/0 in Div 1; 6/0 in UCL; 4/0 in UEL
• As a youth player he was a midfielder, then became a goalkeeper
• Called up by Guus Hiddink in 2008, but still awaits international debut
87
CARLOS EDUARDO Marques
MIDFIELDER
18.07.1987
BRAZILIAN
Former clubs: Grêmio FBPA, TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
171 CM / 68 KG
• Signed a 4-year contract for Rubin on 24.08.2010
• Copa Libertadores finalist in 2007 with Grêmio
• Joined Hoffenheim same summer; helped German side to promotion
• 58/13 in two Bundesliga seasons since then
• Participant in Under-20 World Cup in 2007
• 1st of 4 caps on 14.11.2009 v England; candidate for 2010 WC squad
88
Sergey KORNILENKO
FORWARD
14.06.1983
BELARUSSIAN
185 CM / 78 KG
Former clubs: Lokomotiv-96 Vitebsk, Dinamo-Yuni Minsk,
FC Dinamo Minsk, FC Dynamo Kyiv, FC Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk,
FC Tom Tomsk, FC Zenit St. Petersburg
• Joined Rubin on loan from Zenit: on loan to Tomsk for first half of 2010
• In 2003, Belarus Div 1 joint top scorer with 18 goals in 30 games
• Spent 6 seasons in Ukraine; 26/10 in 2006/07 for Dnipro being the best season
• Spells with Tom and Zenit; this season 11 goals for Tom in 15 games
• Participant in Euro U-21 finals 2004; 1st of 41 caps 20.08.2003 v Iran; 9 goals
FC Rubin Kazan
FC Rubin Kazan
FC Spartak Moskva
FC Lokomotiv Moskva
PFC CSKA Moskva
FC Moskva *
FC Saturn Moskovskaya Oblast
FC Dinamo Moskva
FC Tom Tomsk
FC Krylya Sovetov Samara
PFC Spartak Nalchik
FC Terek Grozny
FC Amkar Perm
FC Rostov
FC Kuban Krasnodar
FC Khimki
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* The owner of the club, a major mining company) withdrew the financial support;
the club went bankrupt and, consequently, had to surrender their professional license
and join the amateur league
Promoted:
Relegated:
Top scorer:
Cup Final:
Super Cup:
FC Alania Vladikavkaz, FC Anzhi Makhachkala, FC Sibir Novosibirsk
FC Moskva, FC Kuban Krasnodar, FC Khimki
Soaresh Moraish Welliton (FC Spartak Moskva) 21
FC Zenit St. Petersburg - FC Sibir Novosibirsk 1-0
FC Rubin Kazan - PFC CSKA Moskva 1-0
14.03.10 (H)
22.03.10 (A)
28.03.10 (H)
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12.04.10 (H)
17.04.10 (A)
25.04.10 (H)
02.05.10 (A)
06.05.10 (H)
10.05.10 (A)
14.05.10 (H)
08.07.10 (H)
16.07.10 (A)
23.07.10 (H)
30.07.10 (A)
FC Lokomotiv Moskva
FC Tom Tomsk
FC Terek Grozny
FC Saturn Moskva Oblast
PFC Spartak Nalchik
FC Amkar Perm
FC Anzhi Makhachkala
FC Alania Vladikavkaz
FC Sibir Novosibirsk
FC Rostov
PFC CSKA Moskva
PFC Krylya Sovetov
FC Spartak Moskva
FC Dynamo Moskva
27.11.10 (A)
07.08.10 (H)
14.08.10 (A)
21.08.10 (H)
27.08.10 (A)
10.09.10 (H)
17.09.10 (A)
24.09.10 (H)
02.10.10 (A)
15.10.10 (H)
23.10.10 (A)
29.10.10 (A)
06.11.10 (H)
12.11.10 (A)
19.11.10 (H)
FC Schalke 04
Founded: 04.05.1904
Address: Ernst-Kuzorra-Weg 1
D-45891 Gelsenkirchen
Germany
CLUB HONOURS
1934, 1935, 1937, 1939, 1940, 1942, 1958
National FA Cup (4)
1937, 1972, 2001, 2002
UEFA Cup (1)
1997
Telephone: +49 209 361 80
Telefax:
+49 209 361 8109
E-mail:
presse@schalke04.de
post@schalke04.de
Website: www.schalke04.de
FC Schalke 04
GENERAL INFORMATION
Sport/Communications: Felix Magath
Finance/Administration: Peter Peters
Operations/Marketing: Horst Heldt
Press Officer:
Rolf Dittrich
Club Captain:
Manuel Neuer
MANAGING BOARD SPOKESMAN
Felix Magath
Date of Birth:
26.07.1953
in Aschaffenburg
01.07.2009
Supporters Clubs: 1,600 (with 95,000
members)
Other Sports:
Athletics, Basketball,
Handball, Table-tennis
CLUB RECORDS
Most Appearances: Klaus Fichtel 437 league games (1965-80 & 1984-88)
Most Goals: Klaus Fischer 182 league goals (1970-81)
STADIUM – ARENA AUFSCHALKE
Ground Capacity:
61,673
(54,142 for UEFA
matches)
Floodlight:
2,400 - 2,900 lux
(sold out on many
occasions)
Size of Pitch:
105 m x 68 m
HEAD COACH – Felix MAGATH
Date of Birth: 26.07.1953 in Aschaffenburg
Nationality: German
Player:
VfR Nilkheim (1960-64) TSV 1860 Aschaffenburg
(1964-72) Viktoria Aschaffenburg (1972-74)
1. FC Saarbrücken (1974-76) Hamburger SV (1976-86)
43 appearances / 3 goals for Germany
European Champion Clubs’ Cup Winner 1983
European Cup Winners’ Cup Winner 1977
World Cup Runner-up 1982, 1986
German Championship Winner 1979, 1982, 1983
306 appearances / 46 goals in the Bundesliga
Coach:
Hamburger SV (1986-89 *) 1. FC Saarbrücken (1989-90 *) Bayer 05 Uerdingen
(1990-92 *) FC Bremerhaven (1992-93) Hamburger SV (Assistant: 1993-95 /
Head Coach: 1995-97) 1. FC Nürnberg (1997-98) Werder Bremen (1998-99)
Eintracht Frankfurt (1999-2001) VfB Stuttgart (2001-04) FC Bayern München
(2004-07) VfL Wolfsburg (2007-09) FC Schalke 04 (since 01.07.2009)
* General Manager
German Championship Winner 2005, 2006, 2009
German Cup Winner 2005, 2006
Coach of the Year in Germany 2003, 2005, 2009
1
Manuel NEUER
GOALKEEPER
27.03.1986
Former clubs: None
GERMAN
192 CM / 92 KG
• Born in Gelsenkirchen; joined in 1991; club’s longest-serving current player
• Debut in 1-0 win at Aachen 19.08.06; since replaced Frank Rost as first-choice
• 122 League games; ever-present in 2 of last 3 seasons
• 10 UCL starts (4 clean sheets) in run to last-eight in 2007/08
• U-18, U-19, U-20, U-21; first of 11 caps in 7-2 win v UAE in Dubai, June 2009
• Won UEFA Under-21 title (5 starts) in 2009; 3rd place at WC (6 starts) in 2010
3
Sergio ESCUDERO
DEFENDER
02.09.1989
SPANISH
Former clubs: Betis de Valladolid, Real Murcia
176 CM / 65 KG
• Joined the club on a 4-year contract on 02.08.2010
• Played for Betis Valladolid; signed by Murcia in 2008 to play for B-team
• One appearance in first team: 2-2 v UD Salamanca in 2008/09
• Promoted to the A-team of Real Murcia; 25 app., 1 goal in Div 2 in 2009/10
• Debut for Spanish Under-21 in Feb 2010
4
Benedikt HÖWEDES
DEFENDER
29.02.1988
GERMAN
Former clubs: TuS Haltern, SG Herten-Langenbochum
187 CM / 78 KG
• Joined in 2001; contract till June 2014
• In 4th season of senior football; 63 league games, 5 goals
• 33/34 games last season - absent from 3-3 draw at home to Hamburg
• Made league debut in home loss to Karlsruher (0-2) on 06.10.07
• 3 UCL games in 2007/08; started win at Rosenborg (MD2) on 03.10.07
• U-18, U-19, U-20, U-21 caps; won UEFA Under-21 title (5 starts / 1 goal) in 2009
5
Nicolas PLESTAN
DEFENDER
02.06.1981
FRENCH
184 CM / 76 KG
Former clubs: AS Monaco FC, AC Ajaccio, AS Monaco FC,
• Not fielded in Div 1 by Monaco; debut for Lille in Nice on 20.09.2003
• UCL debut with 2 games (v Benfica, Villarreal) in 2005/06
• Only 5 Ligue 1 appearances (all starts) last season
• Ended 2009/10 with 109 Ligue 1 appearances, 3 goals
• 135/4 overall; joined Schalke just before UCL deadline
7
RAÚL González Blanco
FORWARD
27.06.1977
SPANISH
Former clubs: Club Atlético de Madrid, Real Madrid CF
178 CM / 74 KG
• UCL debut in 1995/96; all-time leading scorer with 66 goals in 130 games
• Top scorer in Spain in 1998/99 (25), 2000/01 (24)
• On 22.02.09 beat Alfredo Di Stéfano’s club record of 216 goals, totalling 224
• 100th cap v Iceland in August 2006; now 102, 44 goals
• At 1998, 2002, 2006 (4/1) World Cups, EURO 2000 (4/1), 2004 (3/0)
• 323 goals in 741 senior appearances for Real; 138 UEFA matches, 68 goals
FC Schalke 04
8
Junmin HAO
MIDFIELDER
24.03.1987
Former clubs: Tianjin Teda
CHINESE
178 CM / 75 KG
• Signed in Jan 2010; under contract until 2011; 6 years with Tianjin (2004-10)
• Senior debut v Osnabrück (1-0) in German Cup on 10.02.10
• 8 League games, no goals; debut v Wolfsburg (1-2) on 21.02.10
• In China squad at World U-17 (2003), World U-20 (2005), Olympics (2008)
• 27 caps, 5 goals
9
Eduardo Gonçalves de Oliveira ‘EDU’
FORWARD
30.11.1981
BRAZILIAN
185 CM / 85 KG
Former clubs: Santos FC, Guarani FC, São Paulo FC,
Clube Náutico Capibaribe, Clube RA Catalano,
VfL Bochum, 1. FSV Mainz 05, Suwon Blue Wings
• Signed in Jan 2010; under contract until 2013; second spell in German football
• Debut for Schalke v Nürnberg on 17.01.10; 4 seasons with Bochum & Mainz, 03-07
• 57 league games, 7 goals; 33 Div 2 games, 12 goals for his 3 sides
• 1 UEFA Cup game (7 mins) for Bochum v Standard Liège in 2004/05
• Won South Korean title with Suwon in 2008 - scored in play-off win v FC Seoul
10
Ivan RAKITIĆ
MIDFIELDER
10.03.1988
CROATIAN/SWISS
Former clubs: FC Möhlin-Riburg, FC Basel 1893
184 CM / 77 KG
• Signed in summer 2007; on books of Basel from the age of 7
• In 4th season at Schalke; 81/102 League games, 11 goals, 20 assists
• 3rd top scorer with 7 goals in 2009/10; 7 UCL appearances in 2007/08
• One full season in Swiss League: 33 games, 11 goals in 2006/07
• Won Swiss Cup after finishing runners-up to FC Zürich in league
• First of 27 caps (8 goals) v Estonia (2-0) on 08.09.07; 3 games at EURO 2008
11
Alexander BAUMJOHANN
MIDFIELDER
23.01.1987
GERMAN
178 CM / 76 KG
Former clubs: Teutonia Waltrop, FC Schalke 04,
VfL Borussia Mönchengladbach, FC Bayern München
• Rejoined Schalke in Jan 2010; signed a 3½-year deal after 6 months at FC Bayern
• 3 League games, 1 Cup & 3 Division Three games for FC Bayern
• Played for Schalke from 2000-Dec 2006; then M’gladbach Jan 2007-Jun 2009
• 47 League games, 3 goals v Bremen (3-2), Hoffenheim (1-1), Hannover (3-2)
• Goal v Bremen came after 70-metre solo run - finished with right-foot shot
• Debut for Schalke v Nürnberg (2-0) on 25.02.06; Under-17, Under-21 caps
12
Peer KLUGE
MIDFIELDER
22.11.1980
GERMAN
178 CM / 70 KG
Former clubs: Chemnitzer FC, VfL Borussia Mönchengladbach,
1. FC Nürnberg
• Joined in Jan 2010; signed 3½-year contract (2013); defensive midfielder
• Debut for Schalke against FC Nürnberg on 17.01.10; then played last 12
• 193 League games, 14 goals since debut for M’gladbach in Nov 2001
• 6 years with Borussia, then 2½ with Nürnberg
• Reached last 32 of UEFA Cup in 2007/08; scored v Rapid Bucureşti (2-2)
13
Lukas SCHMITZ
MIDFIELDER
13.10.1988
GERMAN
184 CM / 79 KG
Former clubs: DJK Märkisch Hattingen, TuS Bredenscheid,
TSG Sprockhövel, VfL Bochum
• Signed in July 2009; agreed 3-year deal (2012); operates as left midfielder
• Developed through Bochum youth ranks
• Started last season in Regional League football: 6 games, 1 goal
• Regular in first-team from debut v Wolfsburg (1-2) 18.09.09; 29 games, 2 goals
• Scored at home to Hamburg (3-3) & Hoffenheim (2-0)
14
Kyriakos PAPADOPOULOS
DEFENDER
23.02.1992
GREEK
Former clubs: Svoronos Katerinis FC, Olympiacos FC
183 CM / 85 KG
• Signed in July 2010; under contract until 2014
• 10 League games, 2 play-off games for Olympiacos from debut on 02.12.07
• Youngest to play in Greek League at 15 years and 283 days
• First UEFA games v Slovan Bratislava, FC Sheriff during 2009/10 qualifying rounds
• Capped at Under-17, Under-19, Under-21 levels
17
Jefferson Agustin FARFÁN
FORWARD
26.10.1984
PERUVIAN
178 CM / 84 KG
Former clubs: Deportivo Municipal, Alianza Lima, PSV Eindhoven
• Signed in June 2008; contract to 2012
• Scored in senior debut v Homburg (3-0) in German Cup on 09.08.08
• Marked league debut with goal in local derby v Dortmund (3-3) a month later
• 64/68 league games, 17 goals; second to Kevin Kuranyi in each campaign
• 34 UCL games, 4 goals in 4 seasons at PSV; lost to Milan in semi-finals, 2004/05
• 41 caps, 12 goals for Peru
18
José Manuel JURADO Marín
MIDFIELDER
29.06.1986
SPANISH
172 CM / 79 KG
Former clubs: Real Madrid CF, RCD Mallorca, Club Atlético de Madrid
• Started career at Real Madrid C; 95 games, 13 goals, in lower divisions
• Made Liga debut on 29.10.2005 for 1st team v Betis; 3 games that season
• Joined Atlético in 2006; loaned to Mallorca (35/9) for 2008/09 season
• All 38 Liga games last season, 7 goals; all 6 in UCL, all 9 in UEL
• Came on as 68th-min sub in final v Fulham
• 18 caps for Spain’s Under-21s; 3 games at 2009 European finals
19
Mario GAVRANOVIĆ
FORWARD
24.11.1989
SWISS/CROATIAN
Former clubs: AS Vezia, AC Lugano, Yverdon-Sport FC,
Neuchâtel Xamax FC
175 CM / 74 KG
• Signed from Yverdon-Sport on 01.02.2010; under contract until 2013
• Started 2009/10 on loan to Neuchâtel: 17 games, 8 goals with 5 in a row
• 2 League games for Schalke, at home to M’gladbach & Bremen during run-in
• Born in Lugano to Bosnian / Croat parents
• Capped by Switzerland at Under-17, Under-19, Under-21 levels
FC Schalke 04
21
Christoph METZELDER
DEFENDER
05.11.1980
GERMAN
194 CM / 85 KG
Former clubs: Tus Halten, SC Preussen Münster, BV Borussia Dortmund,
Real Madrid CF
• Signed 3-year deal in June 2010; brother Malte plays for Ingolstadt
• 7 years with local rivals Dortmund; league title winner, UEFA Cup runner-up 2002
• 3 seasons with Real Madrid; 31/150 senior games; won La Liga title in 2007/08
• Other Germans to play for Real: Breitner, Illgner, Netzer, Stielike
• Unlucky with injury problems in Madrid; once missed 18 months at Dortmund
• 47 caps (2001-08); runner-up at 2002 World Cup & EURO 2008
22
Atsuto UCHIDA
DEFENDER
27.03.1988
Former clubs: Kashima Antlers
JAPANESE
176 CM / 67 KG
• Signed in July 2010; under contract until 2013; operates at right fullback
• Started out with the Shimizu Higashi High School
• 4½ years with Kashima, Jan 2006-Jun 2010; 3 J-League titles: 2007, 2008 & 2009
• Twice named in all-star squads; has experience of AFC Champions League
• 31 caps, 1 goal; senior debut v Chile on 26.01.08; World Cup squad 2010
• No games in South Africa after 4 matches at FIFA Under-20 event in 2007
23
Jermaine JONES
MIDFIELDER
03.11.1981
GERMAN
184 CM / 81 KG
Former clubs: SV Bonames, FV Bad Vilbel, Eintracht Frankfurt,
Bayer 04 Leverkusen, Eintracht Frankfurt
• German mother, American father
• Signed in summer 2007; in 4th season; under contract until 2014
• Unlucky with injury; missed last season with hairline fracture of left shin
• 96 league career games, 6 goals since 2000/01
• 8 UCL games, 1 goal v Rosenborg (2-0) in 2007/08
• 1st of 3 caps v Austria (3-0) in Vienna on 06.02.08
25
Klaas-Jan HUNTELAAR
FORWARD
12.08.1983
DUTCH
186 CM / 80 KG
Former clubs: De Graafschap, PSV Eindhoven, AGOVV Apeldoorn,
SC Heerenveen, AFC Ajax, Real Madrid CF, AC Milan
• Joined De Graafschap in 1994; PSV in 2000; loaned back; Heerenveen 2004
• Eredivisie debut v Roosendaal on 23.11.02; 35/26 on loan to Apeldoorn in 2003
• Joined Ajax in 2005 after 46/34 in 2 seasons; 76 goals in 92 games
• Joined Madrid in Dec 2008; 20/8 in Liga; 25 (11 starts)/7 for Milan last season
• 2 goals in 2006 UEFA U-21 final win; 1st senior cap v Rep. Ireland on 16.08.2006
• 4 appearances at 2010 World Cup (total 48mins); scored winner v Cameroon
26
Erik JENDRIŠEK
FORWARD
26.10.1986
SLOVAK
176 CM / 74 KG
Former clubs: TJ Druzstevnik Dlha nad Oravou, MFK Ružomberok,
Hannover 96, 1. FC Kaiserslautern
• Joined in July 2010; signed 3-year deal; brother Robert plays for Ružomberok
• Won Slovak title in 2005/06; club top scorer with 21 goals from 34 starts
• Joint-top scorer overall with Róbert Rák (FC Nitra) in 2005/06
• 9 league games, 0 goals for Hannover in 2006/07; debut v Leverkusen, 23.09.06
• Spent last 3 seasons in Div 2 with K’lautern; 90 app., 34 goals; 31/15 last season
• 18 caps, 3 goals; debut v San Marino (3-1) on 11.10.08; 3 games at 2010 WC
27
Ciprian Ioan DEAC
MIDFIELDER
16.02.1986
ROMANIAN
177 CM / 70 KG
Former clubs: CF Gloria 1922 Bistrita, Unirea Dej, CFR 1907 Cluj,
FC Otelul Galati
• Joined Cluj in Jan 2006; missed 2007/08 double while loaned to Otelul
• Totals 78 Div 1 games, 6 goals (24/2 for Cluj last season) prior to 2010/11 season
• 2 UCL games (20mins) v Bordeaux, Roma; in pre-EURO 2008 squad not in final 23
• 4 caps, no goals for Romania; debut 03.03.2010 v Israel
• Signed just before UCL deadline
28
Christoph MORITZ
MIDFIELDER
27.01.1990
GERMAN
186 CM / 73 KG
Former clubs: Viktoria Arnoldsweiler, Alemannia Aachen
• Defensive-midfielder; joined, aged 19, in 2009; from youth system at Alemannia
• Regular in first season: 28 League games, 1 goal v Bochum (3-0) on 16.08.09
• Made debut in 2-1 win at Nürnberg the week before
• Capped at Under-20 level
32
Joel MATIP
MIDFIELDER
08.08.1991
CAMEROONIAN
Former clubs: SC Weitmar 45, VfL Bochum
193 CM / 88 KG
• Born in Bochum; joined from home club and developed in Schalke’s youth set-up
• Midfield all-rounder; contract to 2013; brother Marvin is at Karlsruhe
• Took part in Junior, Regional, senior League/Cup & World Cup in 2009/10
• 20 league games, 3 goals; netted on debut in 1-1 at FC Bayern on 07.11.09
• Owns dual Cameroon (father) / German (mother) nationality
• 4 caps for Cameroon; 63 mins v Japan at World Cup in South Africa
33
Mathias SCHOBER
GOALKEEPER
08.04.1976
GERMAN
191 CM / 94 KG
Former clubs: Germania Lenkerbeck, TuS 05 Sinsen, SpVgg Marl,
FC Schalke 04, Hamburger SV, FC Hansa Rostock
• Returned in 2007 after 6 seasons at Rostock; first spell 1990-00
• UEFA Cup winner 1997; now in 4th campaign of second spell
• 155 league games; debut as sub for Jens Lehmann v Freiburg on 24.05.97
• On bench at both UEFA Cup Final ties v FC Internazionale Milano in 1997
• Euro debut v Hajduk Split in UEFA Cup 1st round, 1997/98
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Lars UNNERSTALL
GOALKEEPER
20.07.1990
GERMAN
198 CM / 100 KG
Former clubs: SV Uffeln, Grün-Weiss Steinbeck, SC Preussen Münster
• Developed in junior/youth sides at Preussen Münster
• Joined Schalke in 2008; promoted to senior squad in July 2010
• Under contract until June 2012
• Spent last two seasons with Under-19/reserve squads
• Took part in 23 Regional League games: 2,070 mins in 2009/10
FC Schalke 04
FC Bayern München
FC Schalke 04
Werder Bremen
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
VfB Stuttgart
Hamburger SV
VfL Wolfsburg
1. FSV Mainz 05
Eintracht Frankfurt
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
1. FC Köln
SC Freiburg
Hannover 96
1. FC Nürnberg
VfL Bochum 1848
Hertha BSC Berlin
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Promoted:
Relegated:
Top scorer:
Cup Final:
Super Cup:
20.08.10 (A)
27.08.10 (H)
10.09.10 (A)
17.09.10 (H)
20.09.10 (A)
24.09.10 (H)
02.10.10 (A)
15.10.10 (H)
23.10.10 (A)
29.10.10 (H)
05.11.10 (H)
12.11.10 (A)
19.11.10 (H)
27.11.10 (A)
03.12.10 (H)
10.12.10 (A)
17.12.10 (H)
Hamburger SV
Hannover 96
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
SC Freiburg
1. FC Nürnberg
VfB Stuttgart
Eintracht Frankfurt
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
FC St. Pauli
VfL Wolfsburg
Werder Bremen
FC Bayern München
1. FSV Mainz 05
1. FC Köln
14.01.11 (H)
21.01.11 (A)
28.01.11 (H)
04.02.11 (A)
11.02.11 (H)
18.02.11 (A)
25.02.11 (H)
04.03.11 (A)
11.03.11 (H)
18.03.11 (A)
01.04.11 (A)
08.04.11 (H)
15.04.11 (A)
22.04.11 (H)
28.04.11 (A)
07.05.11 (H)
14.05.11 (A)
72-31
53-31
71-40
65-38
54-42
51-41
56-41
64-58
36-42
47-54
44-42
43-60
33-42
35-59
43-67
32-58
33-64
34-56
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FC Shakhtar Donetsk
Founded: 24.05.1936
Address: 86-A Artema Str.
UA-83050 Donetsk
Ukraine
Telephone: ++380 62 387 01 02
Telefax:
++380 62 387 01 04
E-mail:
burlaka@shakhtar.com
Website: www.shakhtar.com
CLUB HONOURS
2002, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2010
National Cup (10)
(USSR): 1961, 1962, 1980, 1983;
(Ukraine): 1995, 1997, 2001, 2002, 2004,
2008
2005, 2008, 2010
UEFA Cup (1)
2009
FC Shakhtar Donetsk
GENERAL INFORMATION
General Secretary: Oleksandr Cherkasov
Press Officer:
Ruslan Marmazov
Captain:
Darijo Srna
PRESIDENT
Club Members:
17,264 season ticket
holders
(6,726,800 members)
Other sports:
None
CLUB RECORDS
Rinat AKHMETOV
Most Appearances: Mikhail Sokolovskyy 400 league matches (1974-87)
Date of Birth:
21.09.1966 in Donetsk
Date of Election:
11.10.1996
Most Goals: Mikhail Sokolovskyy 87 league goals (1974-87)
STADIUM – DONBASS ARENA
Floodlight:
2,000 lux
(1-0 v FC Dynamo
Kyiv on 05.05.2010)
Size of Pitch:
105 m x 68 m
HEAD COACH – Mircea LUCESCU
Date of Birth: 29.07.1945 in Bucharest
Nationality: Romanian
Player:
FC Dinamo Bucureşti (1963-65) Stiinta Bucureşti
(1965-66) Politehnica Bucureşti (1966-67) FC Dinamo
Bucureşti (1967-77) Corvinul Hunedoara (1977-82)
74 appearances / 9 goals for Romania
Romanian Championship Winner 1964, 1965, 1971,
1973, 1975, 1977 / Romanian Cup Winner 1964, 1968
362 appearances and 78 goals in the Romanian League
Coach:
Corvinul Hunedoara (player-coach 1977-81 - head coach 1981-82) Romanian
national team (1981-85) FC Dinamo Bucureşti (1985-90) Pisa Calcio (1990-91)
Brescia Calcio (1991-96) AC Reggiana (1996-97) UFC Rapid Bucureşti (1997-98)
FC Internazionale Milano (1998-99) UFC Rapid Bucureşti (1999-2000)
Galatasaray AS (2000-02) / Beşiktaş JK (2002-04) FC Shakhtar Donetsk (since
16.05.2004)
Romanian Championship Winner 1990, 1999 / Romanian Cup Winner 1990,
1998 / Romanian Super Cup Winner 2000 / Turkish Championship Winner 2002,
2003 / Ukrainian Championship Winner 2005, 2006, 2008, 2010 / Ukrainian
Cup Winner 2004, 2008 / Ukrainian Super Cup Winner 2005, 2008, 2010
UEFA Super Cup Winner 2000 / UEFA Cup Winner 2009
Coach of the Year in Turkey 2001, 2002, 2003 / Coach of the Year in Romania
2004 / Coach of the Year in Ukraine 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010
3
Tomaš HÜBSCHMAN
DEFENDER
04.09.1981
CZECH
180 CM / 74 KG
Former clubs: FK Zlin, AC Sparta Praha, FK Jablonec 97
• Prague-born; regular in Czech Div 1 since age of 19
• Signed in July 2004; 113 league games, 2 goals in 6 seasons
• European Under-21 champion 2002; World Youth Cup quarter-finalist 2001
• 2009 UEFA Cup winner (missed the final); 19/0 in UCL
• At EURO 2004 but played only 45 minutes (v Germany)
• 1st of 28 caps v Belgium on 10.11.01
5
Oleksandr KUCHER
DEFENDER/MIDFIELDER 22.10.1982 UKRAINIAN 184 CM / 77 KG
Former clubs: FC Metalurh Donetsk, FC Banants Yerevan,
FC Metalist Kharkiv, FC Arsenal Kharkiv
• Kiev-born; joined in May 2006 after spells in Div 2 with Arsenal
• Runner-up with Banants in Armenian Div 1 (17/3) in 2003
• 14 games, 1 goal last season with Shakhtar; totals 94/4 in Div 1
• 12/0 in UCL in three seasons; 2009 UEFA Cup winner
• 1st of 19 caps on 15.08.2006 v Azerbaijan; goal in EURO 2008 qualifier 2-0 v SCO
7
Fernando Luiz Rosa ‘FERNANDINHO’
MIDFIELDER
04.05.1985
Former clubs: Atlético Paranaense
BRAZILIAN
176 CM / 67 KG
• Runner-up in Brazil in 2004 (41 games, 9 goals); signed in July 2005
• 121/22 in Ukrainian Div 1; 3 league titles, 1 cup win
• 2009 UEFA Cup winner, played all 9 games, scored 4 goals
• World Youth champion 2003; hit 87th-minute winner v Spain in final
• 16/3 in UCL in 3 seasons
8
JADSON Rodriguez da Silva
MIDFIELDER
05.10.1983
Former clubs: Atlético Paranaense
BRAZILIAN
169 CM / 73 KG
• Born in Londrina; signed on 5-year contract in January 2005
• Switched from Futsal to football at 13
• Brazilian championship runner-up in 2004; 15 goals in 40 games
• Four-time Ukrainian champion; 26 games, 9 goals last season; totals 138/33
• Scored extra-time winner v Werder in 2009 UEFA Cup final
• 17/6 in UCL in 3 seasons, scored hat-trick v Basel (5-0) in 2008/09
9
LUIZ ADRIANO de Souza da Silva
FORWARD
12.04.1987
BRAZILIAN
Former clubs: SC Internacional Porto Alegre
182 CM / 71 KG
• Born in Porto Alegre; Internacional debut in 2006; 12/0 in Div 1
• FIFA Club World Cup winner 2006; came on as sub in final v Barça
• Joined in March 2007; Shakhtar debut on 19.03.2007
• 23/11 last season, totals 54/19 in Ukraine
• Winner at Under-20 Copa América in 2007
• Scored once in 2009 UEFA Cup final 2-1 win over Werder
FC Shakhtar Donetsk
10
WILLIAN Borges da Silva
MIDFIELDER
09.08.1988
Former clubs: SC Corinthians
BRAZILIAN
174 CM / 72 KG
• Signed 5-year contract on 23 August 2007
• Corinthians debut in 2006, 15/2 in Brazilian Div 1 2007
• South American Under-20 champion in 2006
• Quarter-finalist at 2007 FIFA Under-20 World Cup
• Totals 71/11 for Shakhtar; 8/1 in UCL; 2009 UEFA Cup winner
11
EDUARDO Alves da Silva
FORWARD
25.02.1983
CROATIAN
177 CM / 72 KG
Former clubs: CBF Nova Kennedy, NK Dinamo Zagreb, Bangu AC,
NK Inker Zaprisic, Arsenal FC
• Signed in July for 4 years, after 3 seasons at Arsenal (41/8 in Div 1, 11/3 in UCL)
• Brazilian-born; moved to Croatia aged 15; citizenship in 2002
• 104 games, 73 goals and 2 titles at Dinamo before moving to Arsenal in July 2007
• Broken fibula, dislocated ankle on 23.03.08, missed 11 months, incl. EURO 2008
• 29 caps, 18 goals since Croatia debut on 16.11.2004 v Republic of Ireland
12
Rustam KHUDZHAMOV
GOALKEEPER
05.10.1982
UKRAINIAN
191 CM / 85 KG
Former clubs: FC Dynamo Kyiv, FC Zakarpattya Uzhgorod, FC Kharkiv
• Joined in June 2008 as free agent; signed for 5 years
• Product of Dynamo Kyiv, but never played for first team
• 69 games in Div 1 for Zakarpattya, Kharkiv
• Shakhtar debut in 2008 Supercup win v Dynamo, only 9 Div 1 games since
• Full national team debut on 11.02.2009 v Serbia (1-0); only cap
13
Vyacheslav SHEVCHUK
DEFENDER/MIDFIELDER 13.05.1979 UKRAINIAN 184 CM / 74 KG
Former clubs: FK Kovel, FC Podillya Khmelnytskiy,
FC Metalurh Zaporizhya, FC Shakhtar Donetsk, FC Metalurh Donetsk,
FC Shinnik Yaroslavl, FC Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk
• Lutsk-born left-sided player; Div 1 debut in 1998 for Zaporizhya
• Joined for second time in June 2005; first in 2000 (12 games in 1½ seasons)
• 3/0 in 2000/01 UCL; 3 seasons in Russian Div 1 for Shinnik (48/4)
• 6/0 for Shakhtar last season, totals 121/2 in Div 1
• Former Under-21 captain; 1st of 16 senior caps v Denmark on 30.04.03
14
Vasyl KOBIN
MIDFIELDER
24.05.1985
UKRAINIAN
179 CM / 74 KG
Former clubs: FC Zakarpattya Uzhgorod, FC Karpaty Lviv
• Joined in June 2009, having been brought up in Zakarpattya region
• Senior debut for Zakarpattya Uzhgorod at 16 in Div 2; promoted after 2003/04
• Moved to Karpaty Lviv in 2006 and became captain
• 131/11 in Div 1 prior joining Shakhtar; 24/1 last season
• 1st of 9 full caps on 05.09.2009 v Andorra
15
Taras STEPANENKO
MIDFIELDER
08.08.1989
UKRAINIAN
181 CM / 76 KG
Former clubs: FC Torpedo Zaporizhya, FC Metalurh Zaporizhya
• Signed on 11 May 2010 for five years together with Serhiy Krivtsov
• Born in Donetsk region, but product of Torpedo
• Moved to Div 1 side Metalurh in 2006; totals 80/1 in Div 1
• Shakhtar debut on 04.07.2010 in Super cup v Tavriya Simferopol (7-1)
• Under-21 international
19
Oleksiy GAI
MIDFIELDER
06.11.1982
UKRAINIAN
181 CM / 73 KG
Former clubs: FC Metalurh Zaporizhya, FC Shakhtar Donetsk,
FC Illichivets Mariupol
• Born in Zaporizhya; joined in 2000; made 1st team in 2002/03
• 2 seasons on loan to Div 1 Illichivets; returned in July 2006
• Totals 170/25 in Div 1; 13/1 for Shakhtar last season
• Played World Youth, European Under-18 finals in 2001; 2009 UEFA Cup winner
• 22 senior caps, 1 goal; debut v FYR Macedonia on 11.10.2003
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Douglas COSTA de Souza
MIDFIELDER
14.09.1990
BRAZILIAN
170 CM / 65 KG
Former clubs: EC Novo Hamburgo, Gremio Porto Alegre
• Joined Gremio at the age of 12; finished runner-up in Brazilian Div 1 2008
• Signed in January 2009; 13/5 for Shakhtar last season; UEL debut v Fulham
• FIFA Under-20 World Cup runner-up 2009
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Henrikh MKHITARYAN
MIDFIELDER/FORWARD 21.01.1989 ARMENIAN 178 CM / 72 KG
Former clubs: FC Pyunik Yerevan, FC Metalurh Donetsk
• Signed from local rivals Metalurh on 30 August 2010
• Three Armenian titles with Pyunik; totals 70/30 in Armenian Div 1
• Joined Metalurh prior to 2009/10; 29/9 last season, 8/3 this season
• 2009 Armenian Player of the Year
• 15 full caps (2 goals); debut at 17, on 14.01.2007 v Panama
• Son of one of the most famous Armenian players, Hamlet Mkhitaryan
26
Razvan Dinca RAT
DEFENDER
26.05.1981
ROMANIAN
Former clubs: AFC Rapid Bucureşti, FCM Bacau,
Electromagnetica Bucureşti
178 CM / 72 KG
• Signed in July 2003; totals 133 Div 1 games, 6 goals for the club
• Romanian league debut in 1998/99; 96/6 in Div 1; league title in 2002/03
• 19/0 in UCL for Shakhtar in four seasons; 2009 UEFA Cup winner
• 1st of 65 caps (1 goal) v France at Saint-Denis on 13.02.2002
• All 3 full games at EURO 2008
FC Shakhtar Donetsk
27
Dmytro CHYGRYNSKYY
DEFENDER
07.11.1986
UKRAINIAN
190 CM / 81 KG
Former clubs: FC Metalurh Zaporizhya, FC Shakhtar Donetsk,
FC Barcelona
• Recruited from Lviv Sports School in 2003; re-joined in July 2010
• Div 1 debut at 17; totals 98/9 (83/7 for Shakhtar)
• UCL debut 2004/05 as last-minute sub v Barça; 15/0 in total
• 11 months at FC Barcelona; Spanish champion 2009/10 (12/0)
• Semi-finalist at 2004 European Under-19 finals and silver-medal at 2006 U-21
• Missed 2006 World Cup due to injury; 1st of 24 caps v Israel on 07.02.2007
29
ALEX TEIXEIRA Santos
MIDFIELDER
06.01.1990
Former clubs: CR Vasco da Gama
BRAZILIAN
173 CM / 70 KG
• Born in Duque de Caxias; product of Vasco; signed in December 2009
• Together with Douglas Costa, FIFA Under-20 World Cup runner-up 2009
• Voted second-best player in this tournament
• Missed a penalty in the final shoot-out v Ghana
• Participant in FIFA Under-17 World Cup 2007; over 50 youth caps for Brazil
30
Andriy PYATOV
GOALKEEPER
28.06.1984
Former clubs: FC Vorskla Poltava
UKRAINIAN
190 CM / 84 KG
• Signed 5-year deal in December 2006
• Continued on loan for 6 months; totals 43/0 for Vorskla in Div 1
• First choice since 2007; 74/0 for Shakhtar in last 3 seasons
• All 12 (full minutes) in UCL 2007-09; 2009 UEFA Cup winner (ever-present)
• 2006 European Under-21 runner-up; unused sub at 2006 FIFA World Cup
• 1st of 19 senior caps on 22.08.2007 v Uzbekistan
32
Mykola ISHCHENKO
DEFENDER
09.03.1983
Former clubs: FC Karpaty Lviv
UKRAINIAN
182 CM / 74 KG
• Signed in June 2008 after 8 seasons with Karpaty
• Born in Kiev, but product of Lviv’s football school
• Totals 126 games, 5 goals in Div 1 for Karpaty; 25/0 in 2 seasons for Shakhtar
• Former Under-21 international (24 caps)
• European debut in 2008/09, 2/0 in UCL; 2009 UEFA Cup winner (missed the final)
33
Darijo SRNA
MIDFIELDER
01.05.1982
CROATIAN
Former clubs: NK Neretva, HNK Hajduk Split
182 CM / 78 KG
• Joined in July 2003 as Croatia’s Player of the Season in 2002/03
• 69/7 in Croatian Div 1; 160/12 in Ukraine prior to 2008/09
• Croatian champion 2001; Ukrainian champion 2005, 2006, 2008, 2010
• Ukrainian League’s Player of the Season in 2009/10
• 1st of 74 full caps, 18 goals v Romania on 20.11.2002
• EURO 2008 (3 games, 1 goal); EURO 2004 (2/0); 2006 FIFA World Cup (3/1)
36
Oleksandr CHYZHOV
DEFENDER
10.08.1986
Former clubs: FC Vorskla Poltava
UKRAINIAN
186 CM / 78 KG
• Signed in May 2008 from Vorskla
• Poltava-born; product of local youth system
• Div 1 debut in 2004, 57/1 for Vorskla in Div 1
• 9/0 for Shakhtar in each of last two seasons
38
Serhiy KRYVTSOV
DEFENDER
15.03.1991
UKRAINIAN
Former clubs: FC Metalurh Zaporizhya
186 CM / 80 KG
• Signed on 11 May 2010 for five years together with Taras Stepanenko
• Div 1 debut at 17, on 26.04.2008 v Arsenal Kyiv; totals 43/2 in Div 1
• European Under-19 champion 2009, full minutes in all 5 games
• Selected for the Team of the Tournament
• Former Under-17, now an Under-21 international
44
Yaroslav RAKITSKIY
DEFENDER
03.08.1989
UKRAINIAN
Former clubs: Samara-Meteorit Pavlograd
180 CM / 70 KG
• Joined Shakhtar Academy in 2003, signed professional terms in 2009
• During two weeks in August 2009, Cup, UEL and Div 1 debuts (in that order)
• Became a regular after Dmytro Chygrynskyy’s departure to Barcelona
• 24/0 in Div 1 last season; scored first league goal in opening match 2010/11
• Young Player of the League 2009/10
• Under-21 and full international; 1st of 5 full caps (1 goal) on 10.10.2009 v England
60
Artem TETENKO
GOALKEEPER
12.02.1991
Former clubs: None
UKRAINIAN
193 CM / 88 KG
• Product of Shakhtar’s own academy
• Yet to make a debut for the first team
• Ukrainian youth international since 2006
99
Marcelo MORENO Martins
FORWARD
18.06.1987
BOLIVIAN
187 CM / 82 KG
Former clubs: CD Oriente Petrolero, EC Vitória Bahia, Cruzeiro EC
• Born in Bolivia to Brazilian father, Bolivian mother
• Moved to Brazil at 18; scored 8 goals in 2008 Copa Libertadores
• Played for Brazilian Under-20s, but decided to switch to Bolivia
• 1st of 18 caps (7 goals) on 12.09.2007 v Peru
• Signed in May 2008; 14/2 in 2008/09
• Spent 2009/10 on loan at Werder (5/0) and Wigan (12/0)
FC Shakhtar Donetsk
FC Shakhtar Donetsk
FC Dynamo Kyiv
FC Metalist Kharkiv
FC Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk
FC Karpaty Lviv
SC Tavriya Simferopol
FC Arsenal Kyiv
FC Metalurh Donetsk
FC Metalurh Zaporizhya
FC Vorskla Poltava
FC Obolon Kyiv
FC Illychivets Mariupil
FC Zorya Luhansk
FC Kryvbas Kryvyi Rih
FC Chernomorets Odessa
FC Zakarpattya Uzhgorod
Promoted:
Relegated:
Top scorer:
Cup Final:
Super Cup:
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
24
22
19
15
13
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11
10
6
9
7
7
7
5
5
5
5
5
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9
9
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13
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61-16
49-23
48-25
44-35
38-38
44-42
41-33
31-48
29-32
26-50
31-56
23-47
31-47
21-44
18-44
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62
54
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19
FC Sevastopol, SC Volyn
FC Chernomorets Odessa, FC Zakarpattya Uzhgorod
Artem Milevsiy (FC Dynamo Kyiv) 17
SC Tavriya Simferopol - FC Metalurh Donetsk 3-2 (after extra-time)
FC Shakhtar Donetsk - SC Tavriya Simferopol 7-1
09.07.10 (H)
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FC Kryvbas Kryvyi Rih
FC Metaluh Zaporizhya
FC Zorya Luhansk
FC Arsenal Kyiv
PFC Sevastopol
FC Karpaty Lviv
FC Volyn Lutsk
FC Illichivets Mariupol
FC Obolon Kyiv
FC Tavria Simferopol
FC Metalist Kharkiv
FC Dynamo Kyiv
FC Metalurh Donetsk
FC Vorskla Poltava
FC Dnipro Denipropetrovsk
06.11.10 (A)
12.11.10 (H)
19.11.10 (A)
26.11.10 (H)
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11.03.11 (A)
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15.04.11 (A)
22.04.11 (H)
29.04.11 (A)
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FC Spartak Moskva
Founded: 18.04.1922
Address: 10, Krasnopresnenskaya Naberezhnaya
Building 4
RU-123100 Moscow
Russia
CLUB HONOURS
(USSR): 1936, 1938, 1939, 1952, 1953,
1956, 1958, 1962, 1969, 1979, 1987, 1989;
(Russia): 1992, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997,
1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
National Cup (13)
(USSR): 1938, 1939, 1946, 1947, 1950,
1958, 1963, 1965, 1971, 1992;
(Russia): 1994, 1998, 2003
CIS Cup (6)
1993, 1994, 1995, 1999, 2000, 2001
Telephone: ++7 495 646 1926
Telefax:
++7 495 777 4206
E-mail:
sport@spartak.com;
press@spartak.com
Website: www.spartak.com
FC Spartak Moskva
GENERAL INFORMATION
General Director:
Managing Director:
Media Manager:
Press Officer:
Captain:
Valery Karpin
Yuri Denisevich
Fedor Turbin
Leonid Trakhtenberg
ALEX
Club Members:
Supporters Clubs: 15 million supporters
worldwide
Other sports:
None
PRESIDENT
CLUB RECORDS
Leonid FEDUN
Most Appearances: Feodor Cherenkov 494 matches (1978-93)
Date of Birth:
05.04.1956 in Kiev
Date of Election:
30.06.2004
Most Goals:
Nikita Simonjan - 160 goals (1949-59)
STADIUM – LUZHNIKI
Floodlight:
1,400 lux
(several occasions);
since re-building:
84,000
(v FC Internazionale
on 04.11.1998)
Size of Pitch:
105 m x 68 m
HEAD COACH – Valery Georgievich KARPIN
Date of Birth: 02.02.1969 in Narva (Estonia)
Nationality: Russian / Estonian
Player:
Sport Tallinn (1986-88) PFC CSKA Moskva (1988)
Fakel Voronezh (1989) FC Spartak Moskva (1990-94)
Real Sociedad (1994-96 & 2002-05) Valencia CF
(1996-97) Celta de Vigo (1997-2002)
72 appearances / 17 goals for Russia
Russian Championship Winner 1992, 1993, 1994
USSR Cup Winner 1992
Russian Cup Winner 1994
116 league appearances / 29 goals for FC Spartak
Moskva
383 appearances / 68 goals in La Liga
57 appearances / 13 goals in UEFA Club Competitions
Coach:
FC Spartak Moskva (since April 2009)
2
Cristian Oscar MAIDANA
FORWARD
24.01.1987
ARGENTINIAN
181 CM / 72 KG
Former clubs: CA Banfield, FC Spartak Moskva, Recreativo de Huelva
• Signed in December 2007 after two seasons in Banfield first team
• 24/3 in Russian Div 1 in 2008, Spartak-debut in UEFA Cup v Marseille
• Loaned to Recreativo in 2009, 17/1 in Spanish Div 1
• Injured on his come-back to Spartak in August 2009
• Out for 10 months; returned on 09.07.2010
3
Martin STRANZL
DEFENDER
16.06.1980
AUSTRIAN
190 CM / 85 KG
Former clubs: SV Güssing, TSV München 1860, VfB Stuttgart
• Signed in January 2006; regular ever since
• Originally from small Austrian side Güssing; moved to Germany at 17
• Joined Stuttgart in 2004, totalled 140 games, 5 goals, in BL for 1860, Stuttgart
• 80/0 in Russian Div 1 in four seasons prior to 2010
• 1st of 56 caps on 29.03.2000 v Sweden, 3 goals
• All 3 games (270 mins) at EURO 2008
5
Aleksander SHESHUKOV
MIDFIELDER
15.04.1983
RUSSIAN
183 CM / 77 KG
Former clubs: Spartak Tambov, Spartak-Orekhovo Orekhovo-Zuyevo,
FC Spartak Moskva, Sokol Saratov, FC Luch-Energiya Vladivostok, FK Moskva
• Originally from Omsk, signed for second time on 28.02.2010
• League debut in Div 2 with Spartak Tambov at 17, moved to Moscow in 2002
• Only 4 Div 1 games in 2 seasons, followed by a loan season at Sokol
• 3,5 seasons with Luch-Energiya, helping the club to Div 1; 85 games, 3 goals
• In the summer of 2008 moved to FK Moskva, but the club dissolved in 2010
• Quarter-finalist at European U-16 finals 2000; former U-21 captain
6
Renat SABITOV
MIDFIELDER
13.06.1985
RUSSIAN
186 CM / 82 KG
Former clubs: USK Chertanovo Moskva, FK Khimki,
FC Saturn Ramenskoye, FC Spartak Moskva, FK Khimki
• Signed for Spartak on 23.12.2006
• Muscovite; product of Chertanovo; played two years for Khimki reserves
• Joined Saturn in 2004 and made Div 1 debut on 22.05.2005
• 29/0 in Div 1 for Saturn in 2 years, in 2007 immediately became regular at Spartak
• 35/0 in 3 seasons, plus a loan to Khimki (16/0) in 2008
7
IBSON Barreto da Silva
MIDFIELDER
07.11.1983
BRAZILIAN
Former clubs: CR Flamengo, FC Porto, CR Flamengo
178 CM / 76 KG
• Signed in July 2009 from FC Porto
• Product of Flamengo, after 42 games, 6 goals in 2004 joined Porto
• 46/2 in Portuguese Div 1 in 2½ seasons; 5/0 in UCL; two titles
• Returned on loan to Flamengo, played his part in 2009 Brazilian title win
• Totals 114/23 for Flamengo; last season 6/0 for Spartak
FC Spartak Moskva
8
Nikola DRINČIĆ
MIDFIELDER 07.09.1984 SERBIAN/MONTENEGRIN 182 CM / 79 KG
Former clubs: FK Partizan, Teleoptik Zemun, FK Spartak Subotica,
FK Budućnost Banatski Dvor, Gaziantepspor, FC Amkar Perm
• Joined Spartak on a free transfer in January 2010
• Injured in pre-season and has missed most of 2010
• Prior to this, 3 seasons in Russian Div 1, 81/3 for Amkar
• Div 1 debut for hometown Partizan back in 2004; on loan to Zemun
• 28/9 for Buducnost in Div 1; runner-up at 2007 European U-21 Championships
• 1st of 18 caps (1 goal) for Montenegro on 12.09.2007 v Sweden
9
Ariclenes da Silva Ferreira ‘ARI’
FORWARD
11.12.1985
BRAZILIAN
180 CM / 84 KG
Former clubs: Fortaleza EC, Avai FC, Fortaleza EC, Kalmar FF, AZ Alkmaar
• Signed in February 2010 from Dutch champion AZ
• Arrived in Europe in 2006, scored 15 goals in 21 games for Kalmar
• Swedish Div 1 top scorer 2006, moved to AZ in summer of 2007
• Dutch champion 2008/09, totalled 55/18 in Div 1 for AZ, plus 1 game in UCL
• Once called up to Brazilian national team, but yet to make a debut
11
WELLITON Soares Morais
FORWARD
22.10.1986
Former clubs: Goias EC
BRAZILIAN
175 CM / 76 KG
• Signed for 5 years in July 2007
• Late starter, Div 1 debut in 2006; totalled 41/15 for Goias
• 12/4 in 2007; started 2008 with 6 goals in 10 games, but ruled out with injury
• Scored 21 goals (28 games) in 2009; top scorer in Russian Div 1
• Good start to 2010 as well - 7 goals in 10 games
12
ALEX Raphael Meschini
MIDFIELDER
25.03.1982
BRAZILIAN/ITALIAN
175 CM / 75 KG
Former clubs: CA Pirassunungense, EC Primavera de Indaiatuba,
Guarani FC, SC Internacional
• Joined Spartak in February 2009 from Internacional
• Started as futsal player, switched to football at 15; won World Club Cup (2006)
• Winner of Copa Libertadores (2006) and Copa Sudamericana (2008)
• Twice runner-up in Brazilian league (2005, 2006), once in Russian league (2009)
• Totalled 145/34 in Brazilian Div 1; last season 29/12 for Spartak
• 4 caps for Brazil, incl 3 World Cup qualifiers; debut on 12.10.2008 v Venezuela
15
Sergei PARSHIVLYUK
DEFENDER
18.03.1989
Former clubs: None
RUSSIAN
180 CM / 75 KG
• Spartak’s own product, trained at the club since 6
• Div 1 debut on 21.07.2007; 2/0 in first season, plus 2/0 in UEFA Cup
• Regular since 2008; totalled 39/1 in Div 1 in 2008-09
• Former youth, current Under-21 international
16
Yevgeny MAKEEV
DEFENDER
24.07.1989
RUSSIAN
Former clubs: Shekshna Cherepovets
181 CM / 73 KG
• Joined Spartak in 2007, at the age of 17
• Spent first two seasons in reserves; 44/7 in different reserve teams
• Div 1 debut 15.03.2009; 20/2 last season
• 42/2 in Div 2 for Shekshna; league debut at the age of 16
• Russian Under-21 international since 2009
17
Marek SUCHÝ
DEFENDER
29.03.1988
Former clubs: SK Slavia Praha
CZECH
183 CM / 80 KG
• Joined Spartak on one-year loan for the 2010 season
• Div 1 debut for Slavia at 17 on 14.05.2005
• 109/1 for Slavia in 6 seasons; 6/0 (full 540 mins) in UCL 2007/08
• Runner-up in World Under-20 Championships 2007; selected for All Stars
• 56 youth and Under-21 caps for Czech Republic (4 goals) in 2004-09
18
Andrey IVANOV
DEFENDER
08.10.1988
Former clubs: FC Tom Tomsk
RUSSIAN
178 CM / 73 KG
• Product of Spartak’s own academy, returned from loan in July 2010
• Made Div 1 debut on final day of 2006 season
• Totals 20/0 in 3 seasons (2006-08) for Spartak; 31/0 on loan at Tom (2009-10)
• All 3 games at European Under-19 finals in 2007; Under-21 international
19
Nicolás Martin PAREJA
DEFENDER
19.01.1984
ARGENTINIAN
183 CM / 75 KG
Former clubs: AA Argentinos Juniors, RSC Anderlecht, RCD Espanyol
• Joined Spartak on 30 July 2010
• Moved to Europe in June 2006 to replace Vincent Kompany at Anderlecht
• 39/0 in Belgian Div 1; league title in 2006/07; 4/1 in UCL same season
• Won the Olympic gold with Argentina in Beijing 2008
• Moved to Espanyol the same summer; 60/3 in two La Liga seasons
• Yet to make senior debut for Argentina despite several call-ups
20
Alexander ZOTOV
MIDFIELDER
27.08.1990
Former clubs: None
RUSSIAN
172 CM / 64 KG
• Product of Spartak academy; joined at the age of 6
• Originally from small Republic of Khakassia in Siberia
• Div 1 debut 16.11.2008 - only top league game until July 2010
• Played more UEFA Cup games (3 in 2008/09) than league matches
FC Spartak Moskva
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Nikita BAZHENOV
FORWARD
01.02.1985
RUSSIAN
Former clubs: FC Saturn Ramenskoye
178 CM / 79 KG
• Talented forward; signed by Spartak in summer 2004
• Born near Moscow; product of Torpedo Lyubertsy academy
• Played 2001-04 mostly for reserves, but hit goal in Div 1 debut v Lokomotiv
• 12/5 for Saturn before move; totals 92/17 for Spartak
• Only UCL match in 2006/07 v FC Bayern München (29 mins)
• 1st and only full cap on 20.08.2008 v Netherlands
23
Igor KIREEV
MIDFIELDER
17.02.1992
Former clubs: None
RUSSIAN
178 CM / 71 KG
• Product of Spartak’s academy
• Originally from Zheleznogorsk, Kursk region
• Joined first team in 2010
• Div 1 debut on 14.03.2010 v FC Dinamo Moskva, in first round of this season
• Russian youth international
27
Jano ANANIDZE
MIDFIELDER
10.10.1992
GEORGIAN
Former clubs: FC Dinamo Tbilisi, FC Dynamo Kyiv
170 CM / 61 KG
• Moved to Spartak in 2007 after 1½ years at Dynamo Kyiv’s academy
• In summer 2009 joined first team training and made cup debut at 16
• Scored v Lokomotiv at 17 years and 8 days - youngest ever in Russian Div 1
• Last season 8/2 for Spartak
• Georgian Under-19, Under-21 and full international at the same time
• 1st of 2 full caps on 05.09.09 v Italy in WC qualifier (youngest ever for Georgia)
30
Sergei PESYAKOV
GOALKEEPER
16.12.1988
RUSSIAN
198 CM / 90 KG
Former clubs: Tekstilischik Ivanovo, FC Shinnik Yaroslavl
• Moved to Spartak in July 2009; Div 1 debut back in 2006, at the age of 17
• On loan at Div 2 Tekstilschik-Telekom in 2007
• Totalled 15/0 for Shinnik in Div 1 plus 9/0 in Div 2 of 2009
• League debut for Spartak on 21.07.2010 in a 5-3 win over Sibir
• 1 game (v France) at 2007 European Under-19 finals
• Russian Under-21 international
49
Alexander KOZLOV
FORWARD
19.03.1993
Former clubs: None
RUSSIAN
170 CM / 70 KG
• Spartak’s own product; at the age of 15 joined the reserve team
• Senior debut in Div 1 match on 25.04.2010 v Spartak Nalchik
• The only 1993-born player having played in Russian Div 1 at 20.08.10
• Russian youth international
56
Alexander BELENOV
GOALKEEPER
13.09.1986
RUSSIAN
Former clubs: Salyut-Energiya Belgorod
197 CM / 94 KG
• Signed by Spartak in August from Div 2 side Salyut-Energiya
• Originally from Belgorod; spent whole career in hometown
• League debut (in Div 3) in 2004
• 88 Div 2 matches for Salyut-Energiya
64
Aiden McGEADY
FORWARD
04.04.1986
IRISH
Former clubs: Queen’s Park FC, Celtic FC
180 CM / 76 KG
• Signed for Spartak on 13 August 2010; product of Celtic’s youth scheme
• First team debut 3 weeks after 18th birthday, on 25.04.04 v Hearts
• 185 matches, 31 goals for Celtic (2004/10); 3 leagues, 2 cups
• Scottish PFA Player of the Year 2007/08
• 21/2 in UCL during four seasons (goals v Benfica and v Villarreal)
• Glasgow-born, plays for Ireland; 32 caps, debut on 02.06.2004 v Jamaica
77
Kirill KOMBAROV
MIDFIELDER
22.01.1987
Former clubs: FC Dinamo Moskva
RUSSIAN
182 CM / 72 KG
• Signed in August together with twin-brother Dmitriy
• Started football at Spartak; moved to Dinamo at age of 14
• Div 1 debut with Dinamo at 19; since then a regular
• 101 matches, 5 goals in Div 1
81
Andrey DIKAN
GOALKEEPER 16.07.1977 RUSSIAN/UKRAINIAN 192 CM / 84 KG
Former clubs: Infizkult Kharkiv, Avangard-Industria Rovenki, SKA-Energia
Khabarovsk, FC Kuban Krasnodar, FC Tavriya Simferopol, FC Terek Groznyi
• Signed a 2-year deal on 27.08.2010
• Originally from Kharkiv; dual citizenship of Ukraine and Russia
• Div 2 debut at 18 in Ukraine; moved to Russia in 1999
• 9 seasons, mainly in Div 2; 15 Div 1 matches for Kuban
• 1½ seasons at Tavriya (24/0); 1½ years at Terek (47/0)
• Only full cap for Ukraine at the age of 32 on 02.10.2010 v Norway
99
Dmitry KOMBAROV
MIDFIELDER
22.01.1987
Former clubs: FC Dinamo Moskva
RUSSIAN
181 CM / 70 KG
• Started football at Spartak; moved to Dinamo at age of 14
• Div 1 debut with Dinamo on last day of 2005 season, at 19; since then a regular
• 132 matches, 14 goals in Div 1 prior to move to Spartak
FC Spartak Moskva
FC Rubin Kazan
FC Spartak Moskva
FC Lokomotiv Moskva
PFC CSKA Moskva
FC Moskva *
FC Saturn Moskovskaya Oblast
FC Dinamo Moskva
FC Tom Tomsk
FC Krylya Sovetov Samara
PFC Spartak Nalchik
FC Terek Grozny
FC Amkar Perm
FC Rostov
FC Kuban Krasnodar
FC Khimki
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30
30
30
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62-21
61-33
48-27
43-30
48-30
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38-41
31-37
31-39
32-42
36-33
33-48
27-37
28-39
23-51
20-64
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54
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35
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28
10
* The owner of the club, a major mining company) withdrew the financial support;
the club went bankrupt and, consequently, had to surrender their professional license
and join the amateur league
Promoted:
Relegated:
Top scorer:
Cup Final:
Super Cup:
FC Alania Vladikavkaz, FC Anzhi Makhachkala, FC Sibir Novosibirsk
FC Moskva, FC Kuban Krasnodar, FC Khimki
Soaresh Moraish Welliton (FC Spartak Moskva) 21
FC Zenit St. Petersburg - FC Sibir Novosibirsk 1-0
FC Rubin Kazan - PFC CSKA Moskva 1-0
14.03.10 (H)
21.03.10 (A)
28.03.10 (H)
04.04.10 (A)
10.04.10 (H)
18.04.10 (A)
25.04.10 (H)
02.05.10 (A)
06.05.10 (H)
10.05.10 (A)
08.07.10 (A)
16.07.10 (H)
20.07.10 (H)
24.07.10 (A)
31.07.10 (H)
FC Dynamo Moskva
FC Lokomotiv Moskva
FC Tom Tomsk
FC Terek Grozny
FC Saturn Moskva Oblast
PFC Spartak Nalchik
FC Amkar Perm
FC Anzhi Makhachkala
FC Alania Vladikavkaz
FC Rostov
FC Rubin Kazan
FC Sibir Novosibirsk
PFC Krylya Sovetov
PFC CSKA Moskva
27.11.10 (A)
06.08.10 (H)
14.08.10 (A)
20.08.10 (H)
27.08.10 (A)
10.09.10 (H)
18.09.10 (A)
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02.10.10 (A)
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19.11.10 (A)
Founded: 05.09.1882
Address: White Hart Lane
Bill Nicholson Way
748 High Road
GB-Tottenham N17 0AP
England
Telephone: +44 844 499 5000
Telefax:
+44 208 365 5175
E-mail:
email@tottenhamhotspur.com
Website: tottenhamhotspur.com
CLUB HONOURS
1951, 1961
1963
National Cup (8)
1901, 1921, 1961, 1962, 1967, 1981,
1982, 1991
UEFA Cup (2)
1972, 1984
League Cup (4)
1971, 1973, 1999, 2008
GENERAL INFORMATION
Football Administration
Director:
Darren Eales
Press Officer:
Simon Felstein
Team Captain:
Ledley King
CHAIRMAN
Club Members:
23,500 season ticket
holders
Supporters Clubs: 54 (20 mill. fans
worldwide;
1.2 mill. in UK)
Other Sports:
None
CLUB RECORDS
Daniel Levy
Most Appearances: Steve Perryman 854 appearances (1969-86)
Date of Birth:
08.02.1962 in Essex
Date of Election:
01.03.2001
Most Goals: Jimmy Greaves 266 goals (1961-70)
STADIUM – WHITE HART LANE
Floodlight:
1,541 lux
on 05.03.1938
(v Sunderland FC
in the FA Cup)
Size of Pitch:
100.11m x 66.69m
MANAGER – Harry REDKNAPP
Date of Birth: 02.03.1947 in London
Nationality: English
Player:
West Ham United FC (1965-71) AFC Bournemouth
(1972-75) Brentford FC (1976) Seattle Sounders
(1976-79)
149 games / 5 goals for West Ham United FC
101/5 for AFC Bournemouth
1 for Brentford FC; 24 for Seattle Sounders
Coach:
Seattle Sounders (Assistant Manager: 1976-79)
AFC Bournemouth (Ass. Manager: 1982-83 / Manager:
1983-92) West Ham United FC (Ass. Manager 1992-94 /
Manager: 1994-2001) Portsmouth FC (Director of
Football: 2001-2002 / Manager: 25.03.200224.11.2004) Southampton FC (08.12.2004-03.12.2005)
Portsmouth FC (07.12.2005-26.10.2008) Tottenham
Hotspur FC (since 26.10.2008)
English Cup Winner 2008
Premier League Manager of the Season 2010
Freedom of the City Award in Portsmouth 2008
1
Heurelho GOMES
GOALKEEPER
15.02.1981
BRAZILIAN
Former clubs: EC Cruzeiro, PSV Eindhoven
191 CM / 82 KG
• Joined on 31.07.08 from PSV after 4 straight title wins & 2005 UCL semi-final
• Had won 2003 Brazilian treble with Cruzeiro before coming to Europe
• 1st of 11 caps on 13.07.03 v Mexico; overlooked from 2006-09
• 2005 & 2009 Confederations Cup winning squad; World Cup squad 2010
• 51 UEFA club games; 34 in UCL with PSV
2
Alan HUTTON
DEFENDER
30.11.1984
SCOTTISH
185 CM / 72 KG
Former clubs: Rangers FC, Tottenham Hotspur FC, Sunderland AFC,
• Joined on 30.01.08; won League Cup medal in third game with club
• Twice fractured foot before return in April 2009; 40 club games 2008-10
• 11 Premier League games, no goals, on loan at Sunderland Jan-May 2010
• 122 club games for Rangers, 4 goals, from 2002-08; 2005 SPL title
• 23 UEFA club games, one goal; 9/0 in UCL for Rangers
• 1st of 15 caps on 30.05.2007 v Austria
3
Gareth BALE
DEFENDER
16.07.1989
Former clubs: Southampton FC
WELSH
183 CM / 74 KG
• PL debut on 26.08.07 at Old Trafford after move from Southampton
• 2nd youngest player to appear for Saints (16 years 275 days) after Theo Walcott
• Took until January 2010 for first winning start in Premier League
• 34 club games, 3 goals, in 2009/10 season, and new contract to 2014
• 1st of 24 caps for Wales aged 16 years 315 days
4
Younes KABOUL
DEFENDER
04.01.1986
FRENCH
190 CM / 87 KG
Former clubs: AJ Auxerre, Tottenham Hotspur FC, Portsmouth FC
• Rejoined on 30.01.10 after 50 games, 5 goals, under Redknapp at Portsmouth
• 29 club games, 4 goals, in 1st spell at club 2007-09; 2008 League Cup win
• Former French Under-21 international; 52 games, 2 goals, at Auxerre 2004-07
• 16 UEFA Club games, 2 goals
• 2005 France UEFA Under-19 win; 2005 French Cup win with Auxerre
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David BENTLEY
MIDFIELDER
27.08.1984
ENGLISH
173 CM / 68 KG
Former clubs: Arsenal FC, Norwich City FC, Blackburn Rovers FC
• Signed on 31.07.08 after 3 seasons at Blackburn in 133 games, 21 goals
• Originally with Arsenal from academy aged 13 to 9 first team club games
• On loan at Norwich; 59 club games, 6 goals, for Tottenham
• 1st of 7 caps on 08.09.07 v Israel
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Tom HUDDLESTONE
MIDFIELDER
28.12.1986
ENGLISH
188 CM / 80 KG
Former clubs: Derby County FC, Tottenham Hotspur FC,
• Signed in July 2005 aged 18 after 95 club games, 1 goal, for Derby
• Club debut on 31.01.06 at Fulham; 156 club games, 13 goals
• Most outfield club starts (41 of 50) of squad in 2009/10 season
• On loan at Wolves; 23 UEFA club games, 2 goals
• 1st of 3 caps on 14.11.09 v Brazil
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Aaron LENNON
MIDFIELDER
16.04.1987
Former clubs: Leeds United AFC
ENGLISH
165 CM / 68 KG
• Signed in June 2005 after 43 club games, 2 goals, with Leeds
• Youngest Premier player: 16 years 219 days on 23.08.03 (Leeds v Tottenham)
• 194 club games, 18 goals for Tottenham; 24/3 in 2009/10 (groin injury)
• 1st of 19 caps on 03.06.06 v Jamaica; 3 games at 2006 WC; 2 in 2010
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Jermaine JENAS
MIDFIELDER
18.02.1983
ENGLISH
179 CM / 68 KG
Former clubs: Nottingham Forest FC, Newcastle United FC
• Joined in August 2005 from Newcastle
• 173 club games, 26 goals, for Spurs
• Captain at Forest aged 17; 31 club games, 4 goals
• Then 149/12 for Newcastle; 2003 PFA Young Player of the Year
• 49 UEFA club games, 2 goals; 7/0 in UCL with Newcastle
• 1st of 21 caps on 12.02.03 v Australia
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Roman PAVLYUCHENKO
FORWARD
15.12.1981
RUSSIAN
188 CM / 78 KG
Former clubs: FC Dinamo Stavropol, FC Rotor Volgograd,
FC Spartak Moskva
• Arrived on 01.09.08 from Spartak; 60 club games, 24 goals
• 185 club games for Spartak, 86 goals, from 2002-08
• Russian League top scorer in 2007 (18) and 2008 (14)
• 34 caps; 5 games, 3 goals, at Euro2008
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Robbie KEANE
FORWARD
08.07.1980
IRISH
175 CM / 73 KG
Former clubs: Wolverhampton Wanderers FC, Coventry City FC,
FC Internzionale Milano, Leeds United AFC, Tottenham Hotspur FC,
Liverpool FC, Tottenham Hotspur FC, Celtic FC
• Originally signed in Aug 2002; at Liverpool 2008/09 & Celtic on loan 2009/10
• 293 club games, 121 goals; 9th on Tottenham all-time goals list
• 28 games, 7 goals, at Liverpool; 19/16 on loan at Celtic Jan-May 2010
• Career total of 528 games, 203 goals; 38 UEFA app., 2 goals; 5/2 in UCL
• 1st cap on 25.03.1998 v CZE; 100th cap (record 43 goals) on 11.08.10 v ARG
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Rafael van der VAART
MIDFIELDER
11.02.1983
DUTCH
175 CM / 74 KG
Former clubs: De Kennemers Beverwijk, AFC Ajax, Hamburger SV
• Spanish ancestry; from Ajax academy, spotted playing in caravan park
• 1st team debut on 19.04.00; 58 goals in 139 league games for Ajax
• Scored on UCL debut v Lyon in 2002/03; scored v all 3 opponents in 2006/07
• Joined Hamburg in 2005; became captain; 105 games, 48 goals for club
• 58 league, 11 UCL games at Madrid (11 goals); 1st hat-trick on 24.09.2008
• 1st of 80 caps v Andorra on 16.10.01; 3 at EURO 2004, 2008; 2006, 2010 WC
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Wilson PALACIOS
MIDFIELDER
29.07.1984
HONDURAN
178 CM / 71 KG
Former clubs: CD Victoria, CD Olimpia, Birmingham City FC,
Wigan Athletic FC
• Signed on 20.01.09 after 8 club games at Birmingham; 41/0 at Wigan
• Trial for Arsenal in August 2007 before being recommended to Birmingham
• 58 club games, 1 goal, for Tottenham
• 1st of 73 caps on 02.04.03 v Paraguay; all 3 games at 2010 World Cup
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William GALLAS
DEFENDER
17.08.1977
FRENCH
183 CM / 73 KG
Former clubs: SM Caen, Olympique de Marseille, Chelsea FC, Arsenal FC
• Signed on 22.08.10; 142 games, 4 goals, for Arsenal 2006-10 seasons
• 2 titles at Chelsea, 1 League Cup; 225 games, 14 goals, from 2001-06
• 103 French league games; 63 UCL games, 3 goals; UEFA total: 82/6
• UEFA Under-18 champion with France in 1996
• 83 caps, 25 goals; all 7 games at 2006 World Cup; all 3 in 2010
• Confed. Cup winner 2003; all 4 games at EURO 2004; all 3 in 2008
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Luka MODRIC
MIDFIELDER
09.09.1985
CROATIAN
Former clubs: NK Dinamo Zagreb, NK Zrinjski Mostar,
NK Inter Zapresic, NK Dinamo Zagreb
173 CM / 68 KG
• Signed in August 2008; 76 club games, 8 goals
• Broke fibula in August 2009, returned in December 2009
• 93 league games, 27 goals, for Dinamo from 2004-08
• 3 League titles, 2 Cup wins; 23 UEFA club games, 4 goals
• 1st of 39 caps on 01.03.06 v Argentina; EURO 2008 Team of Tournament
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Peter CROUCH
FORWARD
30.01.1981
ENGLISH
200 CM / 75 KG
Former clubs: Tottenham Hotspur FC, Queens Park Rangers FC, Aston
Villa FC, Norwich City FC, Southampton FC, Liverpool FC, Portsmouth FC
• Rejoined club in 2009 after being released as trainee 1998-2000
• 41 UEFA games, 18 goals; hat-trick v Young Boys in UCL on 25.08.10
• Scored goal at Man City on 05.05.10 to qualify club for first UCL campaign
• 336 club games, 110 goals, for 6 other clubs from 2000-09
• 1st of 40 caps on 31.05.05 v Colombia; 21 goals
• 4 games at 2006 World Cup; 2 sub games at 2010 World Cup
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GIOVANI Dos Santos
FORWARD
11.05.1989
MEXICAN
170 CM / 77 KG
Former clubs: FC Barcelona, Tottenham Hotspur FC, Ipswich Town FC,
Galataşaray AS
• Signed in 10.06.08 after 37 first team games, 4 goals, for Barcelona
• Loan spells at Ipswich and Galatasaray to recover from ankle injuries
• 15 club games, 1 goal (UEFA Cup on 26.02.09 v Shakhtar)
• World Under-17 champion in Peru in 2005; 12 UEFA games, 2 goals
• 1st of 30 caps on 12.09.07 v Brazil; all 4 games at 2010 World Cup
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Jermain DEFOE
FORWARD
07.10.1982
ENGLISH
169 CM / 65 KG
Former clubs: West Ham United, AFC Bournemouth,
West Ham United FC, Tottenham Hotspur FC, Portsmouth FC
• Club top scorer in 2009/10 season with 24 goals in 43 club games
• Rejoined in 06.01.09 after 177 club games, 64 goals, from 2004-09
• 105 club games, 4 goals, at West Ham; 31/19 on loan at Bournemouth
• 43 caps; 3 games, 1 goal (v Slovenia) at 2010 World Cup
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Sébastien BASSONG
DEFENDER
09.07.1986
CAMEROONIAN
Former clubs: FC Metz, Newcastle United FC
187 CM / 71 KG
• Signed in August 2009 after one season and 30 PL games at Newcastle
• Joined Metz in 2002; Ligue 1 debut on 20.08.05; 86 club games, 1 goal
• Winning goal on Tottenham debut in 2009/10 opening game v Liverpool
• Goal on UEFA debut in UCL play-off at Young Boys (2-3) on 17.08.10
• Paris-born; France at Under-21 level
• 1st of 9 caps for Cameroon on 12.08.09 v Austria; 2 games at 2010 WC
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Michael DAWSON
DEFENDER
18.11.1983
ENGLISH
Former clubs: Nottingham Forest FC
188 CM / 76 KG
• Arrived on 31.01.05 after 91 club games, 2 goals, for Forest 2002-05
• 58 of 59 club games in 2007/08; 204 club games, 7 goals
• 34 of 35 club games in 2009/10 after achilles injury
• Back for 9-1 win v Wigan in November
• England 2010 World Cup squad after injury to Rio Ferdinand
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Niko KRANJCAR
MIDFIELDER
13.08.1984
CROATIAN
185 CM / 75 KG
Former clubs: NK Dinamo Zagreb, HNK Hajduk Split, Portsmouth FC
• Joined from Portsmouth on 31.08.10; 29 club games, 8 goals, in 1st season
• Played under Harry Redknapp at Portsmouth; 100 club games, 12 goals
• Left for Tottenham after 2008 FA Cup final win with Portsmouth
• Won League and Cup with Dinamo in 2003; League title with Hajduk in 2005
• 24 UEFA club games, 4 goals; 1st of 54 caps on 18.08.04 v Israel
• Father, 11 Yugoslav caps, was coach of Dinamo & Croatia (2004-06)
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Vedran CORLUKA
DEFENDER
05.02.1986
CROATIAN
191 CM / 84 KG
Former clubs: NK Dinamo Zagreb, NK Inter Zapresic, NK Dinamo Zagreb,
Manchester City FC
• Joined on 01.09.08 after 44 club games, 1 goal, at Manchester City
• Started 29 of first 30 Premier League games in 2009/10 before injury
• Won 2 Croatian championship medals with Dinamo in 2005-07 seasons
• 12 UEFA club games
• 1st of 37 caps on 16.08.06 v Italy; all 4 games at Euro2008
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Carlo CUDICINI
GOALKEEPER
06.09.1973
ITALIAN
186 CM / 78 KG
Former clubs: AC Milan, Calcio Como, A.C. Prato, S.S. Lazio,
ASD Castel di Sangro Calcio, Chelsea FC
• Joined on 26.01.09 after decade of Premier League experience with Chelsea
• Chelsea debut as sub v Skonto Riga in UCL qualifier in August 1999
• Chelsea No.1 keeper 2002-04 in 90 PL games; 142 until move across London
• Played 2 UCL games for AC Milan in 1992/93; kept clean sheets
• 9 UCL games in 2003/04; 1 in 2004/05, 2005/06; 2006/07; 5 in 2007/08
• Father was keeper in Milan’s 1969 Champion Clubs Cup win
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Ledley KING
DEFENDER
12.10.1980
Former clubs: None
ENGLISH
188 CM / 88 KG
• Joined as trainee in July 1997; first team debut on 01.05.99 at Liverpool
• Career total of 291 club games, 14 goals
• 1st of 21 caps on 27.03.02 v Italy; injury in 2010 World Cup opener v USA
• Played at Euro2004; withdrew from 2006 World Cup; no caps from 2007-10
• Trying to shake off knee injury, which limits training activities
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Benoît ASSOU-EKOTTO
DEFENDER
24.03.1984
CAMEROONIAN
178 CM / 70 KG
• Signed in June 2006 from Lens after 88 club games 2003-06
• Just 2 club games in 2007/08 season after serious knee injury
• Born in Northern France, opted to play for Cameroon via father
• 1st of 12 caps on 11.02.09; all 3 games at 2010 World Cup
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Stipe PLETIKOSA
GOALKEEPER
08.01.1979
CROATIAN
193 CM / 84 KG
Former clubs: HNK Hajduk Split, FC Shakhtar Donetsk, HNK Hajduk Split,
FC Spartak Moskva
• Joined on 31.08.10 from Spartak Moscow on one-season loan
• Cover for Heurelho Gomes who damaged groin in UCL play-off v Young Boys
• 172 club games, 6 penalties, for Hajduk; Croatian title win in 2001
• 2001 Croatian Footballer of the Year; 41 UEFA club appearances
• 45 club games for Shakhtar 2003-07; 77 with Spartak from 2007-10
• 1st cap v Denmark on 10.02.99; 80 caps; at 2002 & 2006 WC, EURO 2008
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FC Twente
Founded: 01.07.1965
Address: Postbus 564
Colosseum 65
NL-7500 AN Enschede
Netherlands
CLUB HONOURS
2010
National Cup (2)
1977, 2001
2010
Telephone: +31 53 85 25 525
Telefax:
+31 53 85 25 555
E-mail:
administratie@fctwente.nl
Website: www.fctwente.nl
FC Twente
GENERAL INFORMATION
General Secretary: Dewi Boevink
Press Officer:
Richard Peters
Captain:
Peter Wisgerhof
PRESIDENT
Supporters Clubs: 2 (2,500 members)
Other sports:
None
CLUB RECORDS
Joop MUNSTERMAN
Most Appearances:
Sander Boschker - 543 (1989-2010)
Date of Birth:
28.03.1951 in Enschede
Date of Election:
24.03.2004
Most Goals:
Blaise Nkufo - 105 (2004-10)
STADIUM – DE GROLSCH VESTE
Floodlight:
1,500 lux
Record Attendance: Sell-out on a regular
basis
Size of Pitch:
105m x 68m
HEAD COACH – Michel PREUD’HOMME
Date of Birth: 24.01.1959 in Ougree
Nationality: Belgian
Player:
R. Standard de Liège (1977-86) KV Mechelen (1986-94)
SL Benfica (1994-99)
58 appearances for Belgium
105 UEFA Club Competitions appearances
Player of the Year in Belgium 1987, 1989
Goalkeeper of the Year in Belgium 1988, 1989, 1990,
1991, 1994
UEFA Goalkeeper of the Year 1994
Belgian Championship Winner 1982, 1983, 1989
Belgian Cup Winner 1982, 1987
Belgian Super Cup Winner 1981, 1983
Portuguese Cup Winner 1996
Coach:
R. Standard de Liège (January 2001-02 & 2006-08)
AA Gent (2008-10) FC Twente (since 23.05.2010)
Belgian Championship Winner 2008
Belgian Cup Winner 2010
Dutch Super Cup Winner 2010
1
Sander BOSCHKER
GOALKEEPER
20.10.1970
Former clubs: FC Twente, AFC Ajax
DUTCH
184 CM / 76 KG
• Dutch record 543 Eredivisie games for one club; debut in 1990
• Spent 2003/04 with Ajax, no Eredivisie games; all 34 games in 2009/10 title win
• 2001 cup winners medal; 43 UEFA club appearances
• 1st cap on 01.06.10 v Ghana (sub); oldest-ever Dutch player aged 39 yrs 224 days
• 2010 World Cup squad, reserve to Maarten Stekelenburg
3
Nicky KUIPER
DEFENDER
07.06.1989
Former clubs: SBV Vitesse
DUTCH
182 CM / 76 KG
• Signed in summer 2009 from Vitesse; 16 games, 2 goals, in 2009/10 title success
• 15 Eredivisie games, no goals, for Vitesse in 2008/09 debut season
• Netherlands Under-21 International
4
Peter WISGERHOF
DEFENDER
19.11.1979
DUTCH
Former clubs: SBV Vitesse, NEC Nijmegen
181 CM / 76 KG
• 33 of 34 Eredivisie games in 2009/10 title win in second season with club
• Joined on 14.01.09 on 3½ year contract
• 335 Eredivisie games (17 goals) in 12 seasons
• 24 UEFA club games; debut at Beira Mar 16.09.99
• Played for Netherlands at B-level
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Rasmus BENGTSSON
DEFENDER
26.06.1986
SWEDISH
186 CM / 80 KG
Former clubs: Malmö FF, Trelleborgs FF, Hertha BSC Berlin
• Signed on 01.07.10 from relegated Hertha after one season in the Bundesliga
• 73 league games, 10 goals, for Trelleborg 2006-09; 6/0 for Hertha in 2009/10
• UEL debut for Hertha v Ventspils on 17.09.09
• Started all 4 games at 2009 UEFA Under-21 Championship finals
• 1st full cap on 28.01.09 v Mexico
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Wout BRAMA
MIDFIELDER
21.08.1986
Former clubs: None
DUTCH
177 CM / 76 KG
• First team debut in 2005; 31 games, 1 goal in 2009/10 Championship win
• 137 Eredivisie games, 1 goal
• 1st cap as sub on 10.06.09 v Norway (World Cup qualifier)
FC Twente
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Denny LANDZAAT
MIDFIELDER
06.05.1976
DUTCH
177 CM / 70 KG
Former clubs: AFC Ajax, MVV Maastricht, Willem II, AZ Alkmaar,
Wigan Athletic FC, Feyenoord
• Signed on 31.08.10 after 2½ years at Feyenoord in 38 games, 5 goals
• Ajax title winning squad in 1995/96 (one game in debut season)
• 102 games, 10 goals, with MVV; 139/38 at Willem II; 79/22 with AZ
• 54 club games, 5 goals, at Wigan from 2006-08
• Started final 3 UCL group games for Willem II in 1999/2000
• 1st of 38 caps on 02.06.01 v Estonia; 3 games at 2006 World Cup
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Theo JANSSEN
MIDFIELDER
27.07.1981
DUTCH
Former clubs: SBV Vitesse, KAA Gent, SBV Vitesse
180 CM / 80 KG
• Signed in summer 2008; 28 Eredivisie games, 1 goal in 2009/10 title win
• Vitesse debut on 12.12.98; 201 Eredivisie games, 21 goals for Vitesse
• 15/2 for Gent (on loan) before returning to Vitesse
• 31 UEFA club games, 1 goal; debut with Wisgerhof in 1999
• 1st cap in 16.08.06 v Ireland in 1st game after World Cup; 2 caps
9
Luuk DE JONG
FORWARD
27.08.1990
Former clubs: De Graafschap
DUTCH
188 CM / 76 KG
• Swiss-born, moved aged four; brother Siem plays for Ajax; joined on 01.07.09
• 12 app., 2 goals, in 2009/10 title win; club debut in UEL v Fenerbahçe on 02.12.09
• 14 Eredivisie games, 2 goals, for De Graafschap in 2008/09 before relegation
• 4 UEL games in 09/10; one goal (at Bremen on 25.02.10)
• Capped at U-19 & U-21 levels
• Scored the goal in 2010 Johan Cruyff Schaal v Ajax (1-0)
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Bryan RUIZ Gonzalez
FORWARD
18.08.1985
COSTA RICAN
Former clubs: LD Alajuelense, KAA Gent
188 CM / 76 KG
• Club top scorer: 24 goals in 34 games in 2009/10 title win; 29/49 in all club games
• Runner-up in 2009/10 Eredivisie list to 35-goal Luis Suárez (Ajax)
• Scored in 10 consecutive league games in 2009/10; hat-trick in 4 mins v Sparta
• Signed from Gent in summer 2009 after 3 seasons in Belgian League
• 11 league goals for Gent in 2007/08; 12 in 2008/09; 13 UEFA club games, 2 goals
• 1st cap in July 2006; 34 caps
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Emir BAJRAMI
FORWARD
07.03.1988
Former clubs: IF Elfsborg
SWEDISH
178 CM / 77 KG
• Signed in May 2010 after 83 Allsvenskan games, 14 goals for Elfsborg 2006-2010
• Born in Kosovo; played for Sweden in 2009 UEFA Under-21 Championship
• 3 games; in UEFA’s Team of Tournament
• 1st of 3 senior caps on 20.01.10 v Oman
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Nikolay MIHAYLOV
GOALKEEPER
28.06.1988
BULGARIAN
Former clubs: PFC Levski Sofia, Liverpool FC
192 CM / 86 KG
• Signed in January 2008; on loan at Liverpool from Feb to June 2010
• Twente debut on 27.08.08 in UCL qualifier at Arsenal (0-4)
• 43 club games for Twente; 5 UEFA club appearances
• 1st cap in 5-1 loss to Scotland in May 2006 Kirin Cup; 13 caps
• Father Borislav most capped player in Bulgaria (102 caps 1983-98)
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Bernard PARKER
FORWARD
16.03.1986
SOUTH AFRICAN
170 CM / 66 KG
Former clubs: Thanda Royal Zulu FC, FK Crvena Zvezda
• Joined Crvena Zvezda in January 2009; Twente in July 2009
• 14 Eredivisie games, no goals in 2009/10 Championship win
• 5 UEL games in 2009/10 debut season in UEFA competitions
• 1st cap on 26.05.07 v Malawi; 30 caps, 9 goals
• 2 games (75 mins) for hosts at 2010 World Cup
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Roberto José ROSALES
DEFENDER
20.11.1988
VENEZUELAN
Former clubs: Caracas FC, KAA Gent
174 CM / 72 KG
• Joined on 30.07.10 from Gent; re-united with head coach Preud’homme
• 32 league app., 3 goals, in 09/10 as Gent qualified for UCL; 72/5 in total (2008-10)
• Three-year contract at Twente with option for fourth year
• Won 2010 Belgian Cup winners medal
• 14 caps; international debut in 2007 after Under-20 World Cup finals
16
Wilko DE VOGT
GOALKEEPER
17.09.1975
DUTCH
186 CM / 86 KG
Former clubs: NAC Breda, Sheffield United FC, RBC Roosendaal,
RKC Waalwijk, FC Oss
• Joined in July 2010 after 239 club games for second-tier Oss 2004-10
• 15 Eredivisie games for NAC 1996-2001; 9 club games for Sheffield U 2001-03
• Made career debut for hometown NAC Breda in 1996
• 2 Eredivisie games for RBC, 1 for RKC before joining Oss
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DOUGLAS Franco Teixeira
DEFENDER
12.01.1988
Former clubs: Joinville EC
BRAZILIAN
192 CM / 86 KG
• Arrived in summer 2007 after 2 games in Brazilian Championship
• 71 Eredivisie games, 5 goals; 31/2 in 2009/10 title win
• 20 UEFA club appearances, 2 goals
• Debut 0-2 v Arsenal in UCL qualifier on 13.08.2008
FC Twente
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Steven BERGHUIS
MIDFIELDER
19.12.1991
Former clubs: None
DUTCH
182 CM / 68 KG
• Promoted from Jong Twente to UCL squad 2010/11
• Awaiting first team debut at start of 2010/11 season
• 2010 UEFA Under-19 Championship
• 2 games after recovery from fever; winner v England
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Marc JANKO
STRIKER
25.06.1983
AUSTRIAN
Former clubs: VfB Admira Wacker, FC Salzburg
196 CM / 93 KG
• Signed on 21.06.10 after 108 league games, 75 goals for Salzburg
• European leagues top scorer in 2008/09 with 39 goals
• 2008 Austrian Footballer of Year
• 3 Championship medals 2007-10; 34 games, 18 goals in 2009/10 season
• 1st cap on 23.05.06 v Croatia; 16 caps, 7 goals
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Nacer CHADLI
MIDFIELDER
02.08.1989
BELGIAN
187 CM / 78 KG
Former clubs: R. Standard de Liège, MVV Maastricht, AGOVV Apeldoorn
• Of Moroccan parentage, born in Liège
• Signed on 30.07.10 from the Dutch Div 2 club AGOVV
• 28 goals for AGOVV in three seasons
• Played in Standard & MVV youth teams; AGOVV debut in summer 2007
• 37 league games, 17 goals, in 2009/10 to total 90/28
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Bart BUYSSE
DEFENDER
16.10.1986
Former clubs: SV Zulte Waregem
BELGIAN
178 CM / 75 KG
• Signed on 01.08.10 after Ronnie Stam moved to Wigan in the Premier League
• 67 league games for Waregem, 1 goal from 2006-10; 77/2 in all competitions
• Debut in Europe 0-3 v Ajax on 13.12.2006
• Former Belgian Under-21 international
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Dario VUJICEVIC
MIDFIELDER
01.04.1990
Former clubs: FC Schalke 04
BOSNIAN
180 CM / 72 KG
• Played in Schalke youth teams; joined Twente aged 17
• Club debut on 25.04.09 v Heerenveen; 16 games, no goals in 2009/10 title win
• Born at Sarajevo; moved to Germany aged two
• Debut 1-1 v Sporting in UCL qualifier on 04.08.2009
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Flamur KASTRATI
FORWARD
14.11.1991
Former clubs: FK Skeid Oslo
NORWEGIAN
179 CM / 74 KG
• Born in Oslo of Albanian Kosovo ancestry; joined Twente on 06.02.09
• Scouted by former Norway, Twente & PSV midfielder Hallvar Thoresen
• 21 games, 6 goals, for Skeid in Division 2 in 2008 season
• Norwegian Under-19 international
• Promoted from Jong Twente for UCL squad 2010/11
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Dwight TIENDALLI
DEFENDER
21.10.1985
DUTCH
180 CM / 74 KG
Former clubs: AFC Ajax, FC Utrecht, Feyenoord, Sparta Rotterdam,
Feyenoord
• Born in Surinam; former member of Ajax academy
• Signed on 14.09.09 from Feyenoord; 26 league games, 1 goal in 2009/10 title win
• 41 league games, 3 goals for Utrecht; 35/0 for Feyenoord; 13/0 on loan at Sparta
• 2006 UEFA Under-21 Championship winner; selected for Team of Tournament
• 9 games in UEFA competitions, no goals
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Thilo LEUGERS
MIDFIELDER
09.01.1991
Former clubs: None
GERMAN
184 CM / 72 KG
• Born at Lingen, Germany
• Joined the club at the of 11
42
Petri PENNANEN
MIDFIELDER
19.09.1990
Former clubs: KuPS Kuopio
FINNISH
• Signed on 31.01.09 from KuPS
• 17 games in the Finnish top-league 2008
• 30 league games for KuPS, promotion team in 2007
• Finland at all age-levels to Under 21
172 CM / 70 KG
FC Twente
FC Twente
AFC Ajax
PSV Eindhoven
Feyenoord
AZ Alkmaar
Heracles Almelo
FC Utrecht
FC Groningen
Roda JC
NAC Breda
SC Heerenveen
VVV Venlo
NEC Nijmegen
BV Vitesse
ADO Den Haag
Sparta Rotterdam
Willem II
RKC Waalwijk
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Relegated:
Top scorer:
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44-64
43-57
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38-62
38-59
30-66
36-70
30-80
SBV Excelsior, De Graafschap
Sparta Rotterdam, RKC Waalwijk (after play-off matches)
Luiz Suarez (AFC Ajax) 35
AFC Ajax - Feyenoord 2-0 / 4-1
AFC Ajax - FC Twente 0-1
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SC Heerenveen
SBV Vitesse
FC Utrecht
VVV Venlo
Heracles Almelo
AFC Ajax
FC Groningen
Feyenoord
ADO Den Haag
Willem II Tilburg
PSV Eindhoven
SBV Excelsior
NAC Breda
AZ Alkmaar
NEC Nijmegen
De Graafschap
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Valencia CF
Founded: 18.03.1919
Address: Roger de Lauria, 19
ES-46002 Valencia
Spain
Telephone: ++34 902 01 19 19
Telefax:
++34 96 337 4999
E-mail:
prensa@valenciacf.es
Website: www.valenciacf.com
CLUB HONOURS
1942, 1944, 1947, 1971, 2002, 2004
1980
National Cup (7)
1941, 1949, 1954, 1967, 1979, 1999, 2008
UEFA Cup (1)
2004
1999
UEFA Super Cup (2)
1980, 2004
Fairs Cup (2)
1962, 1963
Valencia CF
GENERAL INFORMATION
Managing Director: Javier Gómez
Press Officer:
Damià Vidagany
Captains:
César, Vicente,
David Navarro, Joaquin
PRESIDENT
Supporters Clubs: 3,000 (worldwide)
Other sports:
None
CLUB RECORDS
Manuel LLORENTE
Martin
Most Appearances: Fernando Gómez 423 in the league (1983-98)
Date of Birth:
25.01.1952 in Valencia
Date of Election:
07.06.2009
Most Goals: Edmundo Suárez ‘Mundo’ 191 in 208 league games (1939-50)
STADIUM – MESTALLA
Floodlight:
1,300 lux
(0-2 v FC Barcelona
on 08.05.05)
Size of Pitch:
105 m x 68 m
HEAD COACH – Unai EMERY Etxegoien
Date of Birth: 03.11.1971 in Fuenterrabia (Guipúzcoa)
Player:
Real Madrid Sociedad (1990-95)
CD Toledo (1996-2000) Racing Ferrol (2000-02)
CD Leganés (2002-03) Lorca Deportiva CF (2003-05)
Coach:
Lorca Deportiva CF (2004-06) UD Almería (2006-08)
Valencia CF (since 22.05.2008)
Spanish 2nd Division Coach of the Year 2006, 2007
1
CÉSAR Sánchez Domínguez
GOALKEEPER
02.09.1971
SPANISH
185 CM / 85 KG
Former clubs: Real Valladolid, Real Madrid CF, Real Zaragoza,
• Liga debut 0-6 v Barcelona on 24.05.1992; missed 4 league games 1995-2000
• Joined Madrid in 2001; 20 league games (25 goals conceded) in 5 seasons
• Started 2002 UCL final v Leverkusen; injured after 68 minutes
• After 3 seasons at Zaragoza (110/146), joined Spurs in 2008; no league games
• Signed for Valencia in winter of 2009; started season on 384/476
• 1st and only cap v Germany on 16.08.2000
2
BRUNO Saltor Grau
DEFENDER
01.10.1980
SPANISH
181 CM / 76 KG
Former clubs: RCD Espanyol, CG Tarragona, UE Lleida, UD Almería
• Product of Espanyol’s youth system; Div 1 debut v Rayo on 29.09.2001
• Only match that season; loaned to Div 2 Tarragona in 2001; 14 league games
• Joined Lleida in 2003; won Div 2 promotion in 2004; 115 games in 3 seasons
• Joined Almería in 2006; won promotion to Div 1 in 2007; 68 Div 1 games
• 26 games last season at Valencia; Euro debut on 20.08.2009 (4 UEL games)
3
Hedwiges MADURO
DEFENDER
13.02.1985
Former clubs: AFC Ajax
DUTCH
185 CM / 79 KG
• Started at Ajax’s youth teams; Div 1 debut v Roda 1-2 win on 29.02.2005
• 1st cap weeks later v Romania on 26.03.2005; now totals 12
• Played 70 league games (9 goals) in 4 seasons at Ajax
• Joined Valencia in January 2008; 40 league games since then
• Under-21 European champion in 2007; not picked for South Africa
4
DAVID NAVARRO Pedrós
DEFENDER
25.05.1980
SPANISH
Former clubs: Valencia CF, RCD Mallorca
183 CM / 76 KG
• Came through Valencia youth ranks; Div 1 debut v Celta on 04.10.2001
• Played 61 league games (4 goals) in seven seasons at the club
• One-year loan to Mallorca in 2007; played 18 league games
• Back on loan at Mallorca in 2008; played 30 games (1 goal)
• Back at Valencia last season; 19 league games (2 goals); totals 11 UCL games
5
Mehmet TOPAL
MIDFIELDER
03.03.1986
TURKISH
187 CM / 76 KG
Former clubs: Çanakkale Dardanelspor, Galatasaray AS
• Joined Galatasaray in 2006 after 4 seasons at Div 2 Dardanelspor
• Played 82 league (2 goals) in 4 seasons at Galatasaray; won league in 2008
• Sidelined through ankle injury part of 2009; joined Valencia in May 2010
• 1st of 16 caps for Turkey on 16.02.2008; 4 games at EURO 2008
Valencia CF
6
David ALBELDA Aliqués
MIDFIELDER
01.09.1977
SPANISH
Former clubs: Valencia CF, Villarreal CF
181 CM / 77 KG
• Joined Valencia youth team in 1995; loaned to Villarreal in 1996
• Played 34 league games in Div 2; returned to Valencia in 1997
• Div 1 debut v Zaragoza on 15.03.98; 5 league games through injury
• One-year loan back to Villarreal before an 11-season run at Valencia
• 290 league games (5 goals); totals 52 UCL games (no goals)
• 1st of 51 caps v Liechtenstein on 05.09.01; 2+2 at 2002, 2006 World Cups
7
JOAQUÍN Sánchez Rodríguez
MIDFIELDER
21.07.1981
Former clubs: Real Betis Balompié
SPANISH
179 CM / 75 KG
• Came through Betis youth teams; Div 1 debut v Málaga on 26.08.2001
• 1st Div 1 goal v Real Madrid on 15.09.2001; scored 42 since in 9 seasons
• Six seasons at Betis; won 2004/05 Copa del Rey; UCL debut 09.08.2005
• Joined Valencia in August 2006; 28 league games (17 starts) last season
• 1st cap v Portugal on 13.02.2002; 2 at World Cup 2002, 5 in 2006; 3 at EURO 2004
8
Alejandro Damián ‘CHORI’ DOMÍNGUEZ
FORWARD
10.06.1981
ARGENTINIAN
175 CM / 71 KG
Former clubs: Quilmes AC, CA River Plate, FK Rubin Kazan, FC Zenit
• World Under-20 champion in 2001; 25 games, 6 goals in 3 years at Quilmes
• Joined River in 2001; 9 goals in 29 games; won Torneo Clausura 2002, 2003
• Moved to Russia in 2004; 21 goals in 63 games for Rubin Kazan
• Joined Zenit in 2007 for record fee; UCL debut on 17.09.2007 v Juventus
• Returned to Kazan in March 2009; signed for Valencia in December
• 13 Div 1 games last season (no goals); debut v Xerez on 10.01.2010
9
Roberto SOLDADO Rillo
FORWARD
27.05.1985
SPANISH
179 CM / 72 KG
Former clubs: Real Madrid CF, CA Osasuna, Real Madrid CF, Getafe CF
• Started at Madrid youth teams at 14; promoted to Castilla in 2002
• Joined senior team in 2005, debut on 23.10.2005 1-2 defeat v Valencia
• 2 goals in 11 league games; UCL debut v Olympiacos on 06.12.2005
• Loaned to Osasuna in 2006; club top scorer with 11 goals in 30 games
• Only 5 league games in 2007 back at Madrid; joined Getafe in 2008
• 29 goals in 60 league games in 2 seasons; signed for Valencia in June
• 2004 Under-19 European champion; 1st cap v Latvia on 02.06.2007
10
Juan Manuel MATA García
FORWARD
28.04.1988
Former clubs: Real Madrid Castilla
SPANISH
170 CM / 63 KG
• Joined Madrid youth teams at 15; joined Div 2 Castilla in 2006
• 39 league games (9 goals) that season; signed for Valencia in 2007
• 96 Liga games (14 goals) for Valencia; UCL debut v Chelsea on 11.12.07
• Under-19 European champion in 2006; scored 5 in 4 games
• 1st of 9 caps v Turkey on 28.03.2009 replacing Villa in 63rd minute
11
Aritz ADURIZ Zubeldia
FORWARD
11.02.1981
SPANISH
181 CM / 75 KG
Former clubs: Athletic Club Bilbao, Burgos CF, Real Valladolid,
RCD Mallorca
• 3 seasons at Athletic youth team; Div 1 debut v Barcelona on 14.09.2002
• 3 league games that season; joined Div 3 Burgos in 2003; 36 games (16 goals)
• Signed for Valladolid in 2004; 46 Div 2 games (20 goals) in 2 seasons
• Back to Athletic in winter 2005; 82 games (22 goals); joined Mallorca in 2008
• Best scoring record with 12/34 last season; joined Valencia in July
12
Sofiane FEGHOULI
MIDFIELDER
26.12.1989
Former clubs: Grenoble Foot 38
FRENCH
178 CM / 71 KG
• Started at Grenoble; senior debut at 17 v Reims on 27.04.2007
• Played 12 league games that season; won Div 1 promotion
• Div 1 debut v Sochaux on 09.08.2008; 26 games (21 starts)
• 4 games last season; sidelined through injury for four months
• Signed for Valencia in May; 3 games for French Under-21s
13
Vicente GUAITA Panadero
GOALKEEPER
18.02.1987
SPANISH
Former clubs: Valencia CF, Recreativo de Huelva
190 CM / 80 KG
• Came through Valencia youth teams; joined B team in 2005
• With senior team 2008 pre-season; Div 1 debut v Athletic on 18.01.2009
• In starting XI on 25.01.2009 v Mallorca; loaned to Div 2 Recreativo in July
• Won Div 2 ‘Zamora’ award last season, conceding 24 in 30 matches
• Returned to Valencia this summer
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VICENTE Rodríguez Guillén
MIDFIELDER
16.07.1981
Former clubs: Levante UD
SPANISH
175 CM / 72 KG
• Came through Levante youth ranks; joined Valencia after five years
• Div 1 debut v Mallorca on 16.09.2000; UCL debut v Basel on 02.10.2002
• Won 2nd league title; UCUP in 2003/04; best season with 12 goals (33 games)
• Sidelined with ankle injury in 2004; started this season on 229 games (35 goals)
• 1st of 38 caps v France on 28.03.2001; 3 matches at EURO 2004
15
Ángel DEALBERT Ibáñez
DEFENDER
01.01.1983
Former clubs: CD Castellón
SPANISH
185 CM / 75 KG
• Started career at Castellón youth team; played 77 games in Div 3
• Won Div 2 promotion in 2005; 133 games in 4 seasons
• Joined Valencia last season; Div 1 debut v Sevilla on 30.08.2009
• Played 24 league games; no appearances in UEFA competitions
Valencia CF
18
Manuel Henrique Tavares FERNANDES
MIDFIELDER
05.02.1986
PORTUGUESE
176 CM / 75 KG
Former clubs: SL Benfica, Portsmouth FC, Everton FC, Valencia CF,
Everton FC
• Started at Benfica youth teams; Div 1 debut v Belenenses on 08.02.2004
• Benfica’s second youngest goal scorer v Gil Vicente on 07.03.2004
• 67 league games in 4 seasons; sidelined through injury in 2006/07
• Loaned to Portsmouth (10 games), Everton (9 games) in 2006/07
• Signed in August 2007; loaned to Everton in January 2008; back that summer
• Started season on 49 Liga games; 5 caps for Portugal
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PABLO HERNÁNDEZ Domínguez
MIDFIELDER
11.04.1985
SPANISH
Former clubs: Valencia CF, Cádiz CF, Getafe CF
173 CM / 64 KG
• Started at Valencia youth team; Div 1 debut v Osasuna on 16.05.2006
• Loaned to Div 2 Cádiz in winter 2008; only played 1 league match
• Signed for Getafe in summer 2007; played 28 league games (3 goals)
• Re-joined Valencia in 2008; 54 league games since (37 starts)
• 1st of 2 caps v South Africa on 20.06.2009 at Confeds. Cup
20
RICARDO Miguel Moreira Da COSTA
DEFENDER
16.05.1981
PORTUGUESE
183 CM / 80 KG
Former clubs: Boavista FC, FC Porto, VfL Wolfsburg, LOSC Lille Métropole
• Started at Boavista youth ranks; joined Porto in 2000
• Div 1 debut v former club Boavista on 20.01.2002; won 4 league titles
• Unused sub at 2003/04 UCL final; joined Wolfsburg in 2007
• 42 league games in 3 seasons; joined Lille in January 2010; 8 games
• Signed in June; 1st of 10 caps on 09.02.2005
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ÉVER Maximiliano David BANEGA
MIDFIELDER
29.06.1988
ARGENTINIAN
174 CM / 71 KG
Former clubs: CA Boca Juniors, Valencia CF, Club Atlético de Madrid
• Joined Boca at 16; Div 1 debut v Banfield on 10.02.2010
• Joined Valencia in January 2008; Liga debut v Atlético on 13.01.2008
• 12 league games (7 starts) that season; loaned to Atlético that summer
• 1st match with Atlético was in UCL v PSV on 16.09.2008
• 24 league games (5 starts) before returning to Valencia in 2009
• 2007 Under-20 World Cup champion; 1 cap v Guatemala on 06.02.2008
22
Jérémy MATHIEU
DEFENDER
29.10.1983
FRENCH
Former clubs: FC Sochaux, Toulouse FC
192 CM / 82 KG
• From Sochaux academy; left-sided defender
• Div 1 debut at 18 v Sedan in 2002/03; 86 league games in 3 seasons
• Joined Toulouse in 2005; debut v Sochaux; 112 games in 4 seasons
• Only 14 games in 2007/08 through foot injury; joined Valencia June 2009
• Liga debut v Sevilla on 30.08.2009; 17 league games, 1 goal
23
Luis MIGUEL Brito García Monteiro
DEFENDER
04.01.1980
PORTUGUESE
Former clubs: CF Estrella Amadora, SL Benfica
179 CM / 78 KG
• Came through Amadora youth ranks; 32 league games in 2 seasons
• Signed for Benfica in 2000; 131 league games; won 2005 league
• Joined Valencia in summer 2005; Div 1 debut v Atlético on 09.09.2006
• Played 137 league games since (128 starts)
• 1st of 52 caps v Italy on 12.02.2003; 5 at EURO 2004, 1 in 2008
24
Alberto ‘TINO’ Facundo COSTA
MIDFIELDER
09.01.1985
ARGENTINIAN
176 CM / 75 KG
Former clubs: Racing Clube de Basse-Terre, RC Paris, Pau FC, FC Sète,
Montpellier HSC
• Left home-country for Guadaloupe at 17; joined Basse-Terre
• Moved to France after 2 seasons; played 28 Div 3 games (3 goals)
• Joined Div 3 Pau in 2005 (62/4); Div 3 Sète (29/3) in 2007
• Moved up to Div 2 Montpellier in 2008 (35/8); won promotion
• Ligue 1 debut v Lorient on 15.08.2009; 31 league games last season
25
Miguel Ángel MOYÀ Rumbo
GOALKEEPER
02.04.1984
Former clubs: RCD Mallorca
SPANISH
187 CM / 82 KG
• From Mallorca youth team; Div 1 debut v Real Madrid on 29.08.2004
• Played 32 league games that season; 9 games in 2005/06
• Joined Valencia in June 2009 after 99 league games at Mallorca
• 8 league games last season; European debut v Stabaek on 20.08.2009
28
JORDI ALBA Ramos
MIDFIELDER
21.03.1989
SPANISH
170 CM / 69 KG
Former clubs: FC Barcelona, Valencia CF, CG Tarragona
• Started at Barcelona youth teams; joined Valencia B team in 2007
• One-year loan at Div 2 Tarragona; 37 league games (24 starts)
• Div 1 debut back at Valencia v Valladolid on 13.09.2009
• Played 15 league games last season (12 starts), 1 goal
• European debut in UEL v Lille on 17.09.2009
Valencia CF
FC Barcelona
Real Madrid CF
Valencia CF
Sevilla FC
RCD Mallorca
Getafe CF
Villarreal CF
RCD Espanyol
CA Osasuna
UD Almería
Real Zaragoza
Málaga CF
Real Valladolid CF
CD Tenerife
Xerez CD
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CA Osasuna
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SV Werder Bremen
Founded: 04.02.1899
Address: Franz-Böhmert-Strasse 1c
DE-28205 Bremen
Germany
Telephone: +49 180 593 7337
Telefax:
+49 421 493 555
E-mail:
info@werder.de
Website: www.werder.de
CLUB HONOURS
1965, 1988, 1993, 2004
National Cup (6)
1961, 1991, 1994, 1999, 2004, 2009
1988, 1993, 1994
2006
1992
SV Werder Bremen
GENERAL INFORMATION
Manager of PR
& Football:
Manager of Finance
& Marketing:
Sports Manager:
Press Officer:
Team Captain:
Klaus Allofs
Klaus Filbry
Klaus-Dieter Fischer
Tino Polster
Torsten Frings
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Klaus ALLOFS
Date of Birth:
05.12.1956
in Düsseldorf
10.07.1999
Members:
39,000
(13,551 members)
Other Sports:
Athletics, Chess,
Gymnastics, Handball,
Table-Tennis
CLUB RECORDS
Most Appearances: Dieter Burdenski 444 Bundesliga matches (1972-88)
Most Goals: Marco Bode 101 in the Bundesliga (1989-2002)
STADIUM – WESER-STADION
Ground Capacity:
31,000
(reduced due to
reconstruction)
Floodlight:
2,500 lux
(v TSV 1860
München
on 16.10.1965)
Size of Pitch:
105m x 68m
HEAD COACH – Thomas SCHAAF
Date of Birth: 30.04.1961 in Mannheim
Nationality: German
Player:
SV Werder Bremen (1974-94)
German Championship Winner 1988, 1993
German Cup Winner 1991, 1994
German Super Cup Winner 1988, 1993, 1994
262 appearances in the Bundesliga
281 first-team matches / 14 goals in total
2 Under-21 appearances for Germany
Coach:
SV Werder Bremen (Youth: 1987-95 / Amateurs:
1995-99 / Head Coach since 09.05.1999)
German Championship Winner 2004
German Cup Winner 1999, 2004, 2009
German League Cup Winner 2006
1
Tim WIESE
GOALKEEPER
17.12.1981
GERMAN
193 CM / 89 KG
Former clubs: DJK Dürscheid, Bayer 04 Leverkusen, Fortuna Köln,
• Signed in 2005; in 6th season; 137 league games (debut v Stuttgart, 08.02.06)
• Injured in first pre-season in Rostock; then knee ligament op, 03.08.05
• UCL debut in KO rounds v Juventus in 2006; 15 career games
• 65 BL games for Kaiserslautern 2002-05; debut v Stuttgart on 10.08.2002
• 13 Under-21 caps, 2003-04; full debut as sub v England in Berlin, 19.11.08
2
Sebastian BOENISCH
DEFENDER
01.02.1987
GERMAN
191 CM / 86 KG
Former clubs: SSVg 09/12 Heiligenhaus, Borussia Velbert,
RW Oberhausen, FC Schalke 04
• Polish born; signed on 31.08.2007 after 4 seasons at Schalke
• Needed op on right knee just after joining; contract to 2011
• Bundesliga debut as sub for Schalke in 7-4 v Leverkusen on 11.02.06
• 59 league career games, 1 goal in Bremen’s 3-6 loss v Stuttgart on 08.03.08
• 4 UCL group games during 2008/09; started UEFA Cup final v Donetsk in 2009
• Caps at Under-21 level; debut as sub v Scotland (2-0) in Feb 2007
3
Petri PASANEN
DEFENDER
24.09.1980
FINNISH
187 CM / 86 KG
Former clubs: FC Kuusysi Lahti, FC Hämeenlinna, FC Lahti, AFC Ajax,
Portsmouth FC
• Signed 20.07.04 after 4 seasons at Ajax; 120 Bundesliga games, 3 goals
• Spent second part of 2003/04 on loan to Portsmouth
• Dutch champion with Ajax in 2002, 2004; German Cup in 2009
• 31 UCL games, 1 goal (Ajax v Valencia in 2nd group phase, 2002/03)
• 20/0 for Bremen; 11/1 for Ajax; extra-time sub in UEFA Cup final in 2009
• 57 caps for Finland
4
Ronaldo Aparecido Rodrigues ‘NALDO’
DEFENDER
10.09.1982
BRAZILIAN
Former clubs: RS Alvorada, Juventude
198 CM / 89 KG
• Signed in July 2005; debut v Bielefeld (5-2); 155 league games, 19 goals
• Hat-trick in 6-2 win at Eintracht Frankfurt, Dec 2006; 6 goals in 2006/07
• Tallest player along with Mertesacker in current squad
• 60 UEFA club games, 10 goals; scored in UEFA Cup final loss 2009
• 24 UCL games, 1 goal v Levski Sofia (2-0), 2006/07
• Copa América winner 2007 (last 17 mins when 5-0 up v Chile in ¼-final)
5
WESLEY Lopes Beltrame
MIDFIELDER
24.06.1987
BRAZILIAN
177 CM / 67 KG
Former clubs: Santos FC, Atlético Paranaense, Santos FC
• Joined in August 2010; signed a 4-year deal until 2014
• Signed as a replacement for Mesut Özil (Real Madrid)
• Loaned to Atlético Paranaense during 2009
• Won state titles with both Santos, Paranaense
• Brazilian Cup with Santos in 2010
SV Werder Bremen
6
Tim BOROWSKI
MIDFIELDER
02.05.1980
GERMAN
194 CM / 85 KG
Former clubs: FCT Neubrandenburg, SV Werder Bremen,
FC Bayern München
• Returned to Bremen in Aug 2009 after 1 season with FCB 5 goals, 26 games
• First spell lasted 12 years (1996-08); double winner in 2004
• Man of Match with 2 goals v Aachen in 2004 Cup final success
• 27 league goals, 197 games, career-best 10 in 2005/06, in both spells
• 28 UCL games, 3 goals over 5 seasons; 33 caps, 2 goals
• 6 games at 2006 World Cup; 2 at EURO 2008 (18 mins v Austria, Portugal)
7
Marko ARNAUTOVIĆ
FORWARD
19.04.1989
AUSTRIAN
192 CM / 83 KG
Former clubs: FC Twente, FC Internazionale Milano, FC Twente
• Joined Bremen in 2010; contract until 2014; debut v Hoffenheim on 21.08.10
• On the books of 4 clubs in Austria before joining FC Twente juniors in July 2006
• 45 league games, 12 goals; all scored in 28 games during 2008/09
• Also scored winner at Marseille in UEFA Cup; lost return on pens
• Spent all of 2009/10 on loan to Inter; 3 Serie A games; no UCL appearances
• Capped at Under-18, Under-19, Under-21 & senior levels
8
Clemens FRITZ
DEFENDER
07.12.1980
GERMAN
183 CM / 81 KG
Former clubs: Rot-Weiss Erfurt, VfB Leipzig, Rot-Weiss Erfurt,
Karlsruher SC, Bayer 04 Leverkusen
• Signed 01.07.06; 3 seasons at Bayer, 2 at KSC (2001-03) & Erfurt (1999-01)
• Contract to 2012; 109 league games, 3 goals; 152/5 in league career
• 47 UEFA club games, 2 goals incl. play-offs v Sampdoria; goal in 1st leg win
• 17 UCL career ties, 0 goals; debut for Bayer as sub v Liverpool 2004/05
• 1st cap in 2-0 v Georgia 07.10.06; silver medal at EURO 2008
10
Marko MARIN
MIDFIELDER
13.03.1989
GERMAN
Former clubs: SG Hoechst, Eintracht Frankfurt,
170 CM / 64 KG
• Joined Bremen in 2009; contract to 2013; 32 games, 4 goals in 2009/10
• Also 12 UEL ties, 2 goals v CD Nacional (4-1), Valencia (4-4)
• Yet to play in UCL proper; did feature in both play-off games v Sampdoria
• Born in Bosnia, capped by Germany at U-16, U-17, U-18, U-21 levels
• Full debut v Belarus (2-2) on 27.05.08
• Bronze medal at 2010 World Cup; total of 29 mins v Australia, Serbia
14
Aaron HUNT
FORWARD
04.09.1986
GERMAN
Former clubs: VfL Oker, SC Goslarer SC 08
183 CM / 73 KG
• Signed in 2001; debut v Hannover on 18.09.04; 109 league games, 22 goals
• Suffered an Achilles injury during 2004 pre-season training
• 42 UEFA club games, 2 goals; sub in UEFA Cup final v Donetsk
• 18 UCL games, 1 goal over 5 campaigns
• Scored winner v Real Madrid (3-2) in group phase, 2007/08
• 5 Under-16 caps (1 goal), 10 (6) Under-17, 11 (0) Under-21
15
Sebastian PRÖDL
DEFENDER
21.06.1987
AUSTRIAN
194 CM / 90 KG
Former clubs: SV Kirchberg, SV Feldbach, SK Sturm Graz
• Signed in 2008; product of Sturm Graz; debut v Mattersburg (0-1) Dec 2006
• 4 UCL ties; played all 120 mins of UEFA Cup final in 2008/09
• Senior debut for Austria as sub v Scotland (0-1) in May 2007
• 2 games at EURO 2008; banned from group game v Germany
• Bronze medal at UEFA Under-19 finals in 2005/06
• 4th place (as skipper) at World Under-20 finals in 2007; 7 games, 1 goal
16
Mikaël SILVESTRE
DEFENDER
09.08.1977
FRENCH
183 CM / 83 KG
Former clubs: Stade Rennais FC, FC Internazionale Milano,
Manchester United FC, Arsenal FC
• Joined Arsenal on 20.08.08; 9 years at Old Trafford; on bench at 2008 UCL final
• 49 league games for Rennes; 18/1 at Inter; 249/6 at United; 26/3 at Arsenal
• 79 UCL games, 2 goals, before 2010/11; 6/0 Inter; 9/0 Arsenal; 64/2 United
• 4 Premier titles at United, 1 FA Cup, 1 League Cup; joined Bremen in August
• UEFA U-18 champion 1996; 1st of 40 senior caps in 1-0 v Germany on 27.02.2001
• Last cap was solitary game v Togo at 2006 World Cup
17
Said HUSEINOVIC
MIDFIELDER
17.05.1988
BOSNIAN
Former clubs: FK Sloboda Tuzla, 1. FC Kaiserslautern
178 CM / 73 KG
• Signed in 2008; from Sloboda academy; 2007/08 in Tuzla senior team
• 3 league games for Bremen in 2008/09; debut v Leverkusen on 28.10.08
• No European experience ahead of current season
• Rated Best Young Player in Bosnia’s Junior League, 2006/07
• Full caps; skipper of Under-21 national side
18
Felix KROOS
FORWARD
12.03.1991
GERMAN
Former clubs: Greifswalder SC, FC Hansa Rostock
184 CM / 75 KG
• Signed in 2010; deal to 2013; younger brother of Toni (FC Bayern)
• Spent 8 years with Hansa; 27 games, 0 goals in Division Two
• No top division or European games ahead of this season
• Capped at Under-16, Under-17, Under-18, Under-19 levels
19
Sandro WAGNER
FORWARD
29.11.1987
GERMAN
194 CM / 87 KG
Former clubs: Hertha München, FC Bayern München, MSV Duisburg
• Signed in Jan 2010; 4½ year contract; debut v Hoffenheim on 21.08.10
• On the books of FC Bayern 1995-08; 4 league games (as sub) in 2007/08
• Euro debut v Belenenses in UEFA Cup 1st round in Sep 2007
• Joined Duisburg in 2008; 18 months with the Zebras; 36 games, 12 goals
• Capped at Under-21 level; Euro Under-21 title in 2009
• 2 goals in 5 mins in 4-0 win v England in final
SV Werder Bremen
20
Daniel JENSEN
MIDFIELDER
25.06.1979
DANISH
180 CM / 73 KG
Former clubs: B93 København, SC Heerenveen, Real Murcia CF
• Signed in summer 2004 after relegation from La Liga; only season in Spain
• 5 seasons in Holland; 1 goal (winner v Olympiacos) in 6 UCL games, 2000/01
• In 7th season with Bremen; contract to 2011; Cup winner in 2009
• 17 UCL games, 1 goal over 5 seasons; scored in 5-1 v Anderlecht in 2004/05
• 50 caps, 3 goals; in EURO 2004 squad; 3 games at WC 2010
21
Sebastian MIELITZ
GOALKEEPER
18.07.1989
GERMAN
Former clubs: Eintracht Oranienburg, MSV Neuruppin,
FC Energie Cottbus
188 CM / 73 KG
• Joined in 2005; under contract until 2012
• Booked on debut in 4-1 win v CD Nacional (UEL) on 03.12.09
• 2 League games v Köln (0-0) on 06.12.09; Nürnberg (4-2) on 27.03.10
• 1 game v Cameroon (3-0) at World Under-20 finals in 2009
22
Torsten FRINGS
MIDFIELDER
22.11.1976
GERMAN
182 CM / 80 KG
Former clubs: RW Alsdorf, Rhenania Alsdorf, Alemannia Aachen,
SV Werder Bremen, BV Borussia Dortmund, FC Bayern München
• Returned in 2005; 1st spell Jan 1997-May 2002; 43 goals in 370 BL games
• League, Cup double at Bayern in 2004/05
• 12 UCL games, 2 goals, for Dortmund; 8/1 for Bayern; 21/2 for Bremen
• 79 caps, 10 goals; bronze medal at 2006 World Cup
• Silver at EURO 2008 (4 games); full 90 mins v Spain in Euro final
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HUGO Miguel Pereira de ALMEIDA
FORWARD
23.05.1984
PORTUGUESE
191 CM / 93 KG
Former clubs: A. Naval 1° Maio, FC Porto, UD Leiria, FC Porto,
Boavista FC
• Signed 12.07.06; 104 league games, 32 goals @ 8 per season
• Played in 3 divisions in Portuguese football: 116 games, 46 goals
• Portuguese title in 2004, 2006; domestic Cup 2006; German Cup in 2009
• 50 UEFA club career games, 15 goals with 22/5 UCL before this season
• 28 caps, 10 goals; 2/1 at 2010 World Cup - scored in 7-0 v North Korea
24
Claudio PIZARRO
FORWARD
03.10.1978
PERUVIAN/ITALIAN
184 CM / 79 KG
Former clubs: CD Pesquero, Alianza Lima, Werder Bremen,
FC Bayern München, Chelsea FC
• Re-joined in Aug 2008; club top scorer in 2009 (17) & 2010 (16)
• 56 league games, 29 goals from 1999-01; overall league totals of 108/62
• Joined Chelsea in 2007 after 6 seasons, 3 doubles at Bayern
• 96 UEFA games, 43 goals; scored in both play-offs v Sampdoria
• 57 UCL games, 16 goals; UEFA Cup runner-up in 2009
• 56 caps, 13 goals; captain at 2007 Copa América; reached quarter-finals
27
Niklas ANDERSEN
DEFENDER
04.08.1988
GERMAN
191 CM / 78 KG
Former clubs: Hamburger SV, Eintracht Frankfurt, FC Schalke 04,
Rot-Weiss Essen
• Signed in 2008; on the books of 4 clubs during his junior career
• 2 German Cup ties; 26 regional league games for RWE in 2007/08
• Contract to 2012; spent first 2 seasons in reserves / injured
• Only league app. for Bremen: last 13 mins in 5-0 win at Frankfurt on 13.05.09
• No European football ahead of 2010/11
• German Under-20 caps
29
Per MERTESACKER
DEFENDER
29.09.1984
GERMAN
Former clubs: TSV Pattensen, Hannover 96
198 CM / 90 KG
• Signed in August 2006 after 11 years at Hannover; had joined at 10
• Debut v ‘Gladbach (3-0) on 30.09.06; 113 league games, 10 goals
• Equalled career best with 5 goals last season; also 5 for Hannover in 2005/06
• 16 UCL games, 2 goals (v Chelsea in 2006/07, Panathinaikos in 2008/09)
• 69 caps (1 goal); bronze at 2005 Confeds Cup; silver at EURO 2008
• Bronzes at 2006 WC; 6 games (missed 3rd-place match); 2010 WC (7 games)
33
Christian VANDER
GOALKEEPER
24.10.1980
GERMAN
195 CM / 90 KG
Former clubs: VfL Borussia Mönchengladbach, KFC Uerdingen,
VfL Bochum
• Signed on 19.08.05; moved between senior/reserve squads
• First game came as sub in 1-0 win at Frankfurt on 01.04.06
• Replaced injured Wiese after 29 mins
• 4 UCL appearances: two in 2007/08 v Olympiacos, Real Madrid
• Two in 2008/09 v Panathinaikos, Famagusta
• Twice relegated with Bochum in 2000/01, 2004/05
41
Dominik SCHMIDT
DEFENDER
01.07.1987
GERMAN
187 CM / 78 KG
Former clubs: 1. FC Lübars, Reinickendorfer Füchse, Nordberliner SC,
SV Tasmania 73 Berlin
• Signed on 01.07.06; no senior games ahead of current season
• Contract until 2011
• All-round defender; stronger on the right-hand side
• Regular in the Werder reserve side in Div Three; 22 games last season
44
Philipp BARGFREDE
MIDFIELDER
03.03.1989
Former clubs: TuS Heeslingen
GERMAN
176 CM / 71 KG
• Joined Bremen in 2004; progressed through youth, reserve system
• Father Hans-Jürgen played for FC St. Pauli; contract to 2014
• 23 league games in 2009/10; debut in 2-3 loss to Frankfurt on 02.08.09
• Euro debut v FK Aktobe in UEL qualifier; then 6 games in competition
SV Werder Bremen
FC Bayern München
FC Schalke 04
Werder Bremen
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
VfB Stuttgart
Hamburger SV
VfL Wolfsburg
1. FSV Mainz 05
Eintracht Frankfurt
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
1. FC Köln
SC Freiburg
Hannover 96
1. FC Nürnberg
VfL Bochum 1848
Hertha BSC Berlin
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20
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12
11
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9
9
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10
8
10
14
9
10
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8
11
10
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9
11
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4
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7
5
9
9
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14
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Promoted:
Relegated:
Top scorer:
Cup Final:
Super Cup:
21.08.10 (A)
28.08.10 (H)
11.09.10 (A)
18.09.10 (H)
22.09.10 (A)
25.09.10 (H)
02.10.10 (A)
16.10.10 (H)
23.10.10 (A)
30.10.10 (H)
06.11.10 (A)
13.11.10 (H)
20.11.10 (A)
27.11.10 (H)
04.12.10 (A)
11.12.10 (A)
18.12.10 (H)
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
1. FC Köln
FC Bayern München
1. FSV Mainz 05
Hannover 96
Hamburger SV
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
SC Freiburg
1. FC Nürnberg
VfB Stuttgart
Eintracht Frankfurt
FC Schalke 04
FC St. Pauli
VfL Wolfsburg
15.01.11 (H)
22.01.11 (A)
29.01.11 (H)
05.02.11 (A)
12.02.11 (H)
19.02.11 (A)
26.02.11 (H)
05.03.11 (A)
12.03.11 (H)
19.03.11 (A)
02.04.11 (H)
09.04.11 (A)
16.04.11 (H)
23.04.11 (A)
29.04.11 (H)
07.05.11 (H)
14.05.11 (A)
72-31
53-31
71-40
65-38
54-42
51-41
56-41
64-58
36-42
47-54
44-42
43-60
33-42
35-59
43-67
32-58
33-64
34-56
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MŠK Žilina
Founded: 1908
Address: Športová 9
SK-01001 Zilina
Slovakia
CLUB HONOURS
2002, 2003, 2004, 2007, 2010
2003, 2004, 2007, 2010
Telephone: +421 41 562 22 80
Telefax:
+421 41 562 6955
E-mail:
mskzilina@mskzilina.sk
Website: www.mskzilina.sk
MŠK Žilina
GENERAL INFORMATION
Managing Director: Jozef Michalko
Press Officer:
Roman Grešo
Captain:
Róbert Jež
Club Members:
2,500
(plus 2,000 season
ticket holders)
Supporters Clubs:
Other Sports:
None
CHAIRMAN OF
SUPERVISORY BOARD
Jozef ANTOŠÍK
Date of Birth:
22.03.1957 in Rimavská
Date of Election:
01.07.2004
CLUB RECORDS
Most Appearances:
Milan Staškovan - 298
Most Goals:
Marek Mintál - 77 (1997-2003)
STADIUM – MŠK ŽILINA
Floodlight:
1,400 lux
(v AC Sparta Praha
on 25.08.2010)
Size of Pitch:
105m x 68m
HEAD COACH – Pavel HAPAL
Date of Birth: 27.07.1969 in Kroměřiž
Nationality: Czech
Player:
Sokol Břest (1975-83) SK Sigma Olomouc (1983-88)
Dukla Praha (1988-90) SK Sigma Olomouc (1990-92)
Bayer 04 Leverkusen (1992-95) CD Tenerife (1995-98)
SK Sigma Olomouc (1998-99) CD Tenerife (1999)
AC Sparta Praha (2000) SK Sigma Olomouc (2000-01)
SK České Budejovice (2001-02) Tatran Jakubčice (2002)
31 internationals / 1 goal (1991-96)
86 appearances / 3 goals in the Bundesliga
33 appearances / 1 goal in La Liga
German Cup Winner 1993
Coach:
SFC Opava (2003-04) FC Tescoma Zlín (2004-05)
FC Baník Ostrava (2005-06) FC Nitra (2007-08)
FK Mladá Boleslav (2008-09) MŠK Žilina (since 2009).
Slovak Championship Winner 2010
2
Stanislav ANGELOVIČ
DEFENDER
26.03.1982
SLOVAK
171 CM / 67 KG
Former clubs: FC Tatran Prešov, MFK Topolčany, MFK Martin, AŠK Inter
Bratislava, FC Senec, Maccabi Netanya FC, ŠK Slovan Bratislava
• Joined Žilina in June 2009 from domestic rival Slovan
• Won Slovak league title 2009 with Slovan, 2010 with Žilina
• Div 1 debut on 23.03.2002; 11/0 in two seasons with Inter
• Moved to Senec in 2003, promoted three years later
• Had a 10-game spell with Maccabi 2007/08; totals 83/5 in Slovak Div 1
3
Mário PEČALKA
DEFENDER
28.12.1980
SLOVAK
184 CM / 75 KG
Former clubs: OFK Rudina, Kysucké Nové Mesto, TJ Slovan Rudinská,
ŠK Slovan Bratislava, MŠK Žilina, FK LAFC Lučenec, FK Inter Bratislava
• Moved to Žilina in 2004; Div 1 debut in 2003 with Slovan; 5/0 in 2003/04
• Took time to establish as regular; loan spells at Lučenec (Div 2) & Inter (Div 1)
• Totals 129/5 in Div 1, incl 93/4 for Žilina; last season 24/3
• Only full cap for Slovakia on 10.02.2009 v Ukraine
4
Adam ŽILÁK
MIDFIELDER
07.12.1991
Former clubs: None
SLOVAK
184 CM / 82 KG
• Product of MŠK Žilina’s youth scheme
• Competitive first team debut in last season’s UEL at 17
• 1st game was 2-0 v Dacia on 16.07.2009
• Last season 3/0 in UEL, 10/0 in Slovak Div 1
• Slovakian Under-19 international, former with Under-17s
5
Lubomír GULDAN
DEFENDER
30.01.1983
Former clubs: FC Senec, FC Thun
SLOVAK
183 CM / 79 KG
• Joined Žilina midway through the 2008/09 season
• Missed first half of that season at Thun; played 24 games in 2007/08
• Came through the ranks of Senec; promoted to Div 1 2006
• 35/1 with Senec 2006/07; UEFA Cup debut in 2002/03
• Totals 73/4 in Slovakian Div 1; played in 5 UCL qualifiers
6
Patrik MRÁZ
MIDFIELDER
01.02.1987
SLOVAK
187 CM / 75 KG
Former clubs: FK Matador Púchov, FC Artmedia Petržalka
• Signed for Žilina in July 2009
• Div 1 debut at 18 with Matador; 34/0 in debut season 2005/06
• Joined Artmedia next season, 57/1 in 3 years
• League and Cup winner in 2007/08
• Last season 23/1 for Žilina; 5 matches (all 90 mins) in UCL qualifiers
• Former Under-19 and Under-21 international
MŠK Žilina
7
Vladimír LEITNER
DEFENDER
28.06.1974
SLOVAK
178 CM / 70 KG
Former clubs: MŠK Žilina, FC Spartak Trnava, FK Teplice,
FK Dukla Banska Bystrica
• Žilina-born; first spell in 1992-96, joined again in summer 2006
• 2009/10 won first league title; 1998 Slovak Cup with Spartak
• 2003 Czech Cup with Teplice; totals 259/7 in Slovak, 90/1 in Czech Div 1
• European debut in Intertoto 1996; scored v Aston Villa in UEFA Cup 08/09
• Former Slovak international; 24 full caps; debut 10.11.1998 v Poland
9
Emil RILKE
MIDFIELDER/FORWARD
19.11.1983
CZECH
175 CM / 72 KG
Former clubs: FK Teplice, SFC Opava, FK Marila Přibram, FK Jablonec 97,
FK SIAD Most
• Joined Žilina prior to 2008/09 season from Teplice
• Spent 1½ years on loan to Opava, Marila, Jablonec, Most
• Totals 102/7 in Czech Div 1; 26/9 for Žilina in 2008/09, 26/5 last season
• Played all 6 UCL qualifiers, scored v Litex in a 3-1 win
• Former Czech Under-20 and Under-21 international
• Participant in Under-20 WC in 2003 (on as a sub in 3 group games)
10
Tomáš MAJTÁN
FORWARD
30.03.1987
SLOVAK
180 CM / 80 KG
Former clubs: AŠK Inter Bratislava, FC Artmedia Petržalka
• Signed a 3½-year deal in February 2010
• After joining, scored 4 goals in just 11 games in 2009/10
• Played for Inter and Artmedia in Div 1, totalled 62/10 before Žilina-move
• Top scorer in Div 2 with Inter in 2007/08 (16 goals)
11
Martin VYSKOČIL
MIDFIELDER
15.09.1982
CZECH
180 CM / 75 KG
Former clubs: SK Sigma Olomouc, SK České Budêjovice,
ŠK Slovan Bratislava, FC Tescoma Zlín
• Joined Žilina in August 2009; loan at České and Slovan
• Last season 18 games for Žilina; winning first ever league title
• Totalled 151 games, 11 goals in Czech Div 1
• 39/7 for youth and Under-21 national teams
• Runner-up at European Under-18 Championship finals 2001
12
Róbert JEŽ
MIDFIELDER
10.07.1981
SLOVAK
178 CM / 72 KG
Former clubs: FC Nitra, FC Viktoria Plzeň, FK Marila Příbram
• Captain of Žilina; joined in 2005 after 5 seasons in Czech Rep
• Div 1 debut for hometown Nitra back in 1999/00; on loan to Marila
• Regular at Žilina; 161 games, 32 goals prior to 2010/11
• Played all 6 UCL qualifiers (full 540 mins); former youth and U-21 international
• 4 full caps, 2 goals; debut on 16.10.2007 v Croatia
• Father Róbert Jež Sr played over 250 league matches for Plastika Nitra
14
Tomáš ORAVEC
FORWARD
03.07.1980
SLOVAK
186 CM / 84 KG
Former clubs: FK Haniska, Spoje Košice, 1. FC Košice, MFK Ružomberok,
FK Viktoria Žižkov, VfB Admira Wacker, Panionios GSS,
Boavista FC, FC Artmedia Petržalka
• Joined in 2009; 269/90 in Slovak, Czech, Austrian, Greek, Portuguese Div 1
• Top scorer in Slovakia 2006/07 (16 goals); last season 19/9 for Žilina
• Slovak champion with Košice 1997/98, Artmedia 2007/08, Žilina 2009/10
• Played all 6 UCL qualifiers; scored once in each of the three ties
• 8 caps (3 goals), debut 15.08.2001 v Iran (scoring twice)
15
Jozef PIAČEK
DEFENDER
20.06.1983
SLOVAK
192 CM / 90 KG
Former clubs: TJ Tekovské Nemce, AS Trenčín, ViOn Zlaté Moravce,
FC Skonto Riga
• Signed for Žilina in July 2008 after 2½ years at Skonto
• Latvian cup-finalist 2006; 60 games, 8 goals in Latvian Div 1
• 54/4 in last two seasons at Žilina
• Div 1 debut back in 2002 with Trenčin
• Played 5 UCL qualifiers (full 90 mins); scored v Birkirkara in 3-0 win
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Momodou CEESAY
FORWARD
24.12.1988
GAMBIAN
195 CM / 85 KG
Former clubs: Wallidan FC, Grasshopper-Club, KVC Westerlo
• Moved to Žilina in July 2010
• Spell with Grasshopper reserves and a trial at Chelsea FC
• Joined Westerlo in 2008; 28 matches with no goals in two seasons
• Participant in U-17 WC in 2005, scored twice (v Brazil, Qatar) in 3 matches
• Full international debut for Gambia on 30.05.2010 v Mexico
• Scored three goals in 4 UCL qualifiers, twice v Sparta in play-offs
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Dominik FÓTYIK
FORWARD
16.09.1990
Former clubs: AS Trenčin
SLOVAK
184 CM / 77 KG
• Young forward, moved to Žilina from Trenčin in 2009
• Div 1 debut for Žilina on 27.03.2010 v FK Senica
• 3 matches last season
• Twice used as a sub in Žilina’s UCL qualifiers
• Debut at Birkirkara on 13.07.2010
21
Pavol POLIAČEK
MIDFIELDER
04.02.1988
Former clubs: MFK Dubnica
SLOVAK
176 CM / 74 KG
• Another product of Žilina’s own youth scheme
• Div 1 debut on 26.10.2008; 7 games in last two seasons
• On loan at Dubnica second half of last season, 8 games, 2 goals in Div 1
• Came in as sub 5 times (77 mins) in UCL qualifiers
MŠK Žilina
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Martin KRNÁČ
GOALKEEPER
30.01.1985
SLOVAK
Former clubs: AŠK Inter Bratislava, FK Senica
190 CM / 88 KG
• Joined Žilina during last season
• Made his only appearance in last match of the season
• 23 matches in Div 1 for Inter before being relegated after 2006/07
• Former Under-17 and Under-19 international
23
Ondřej ŠOUREK
DEFENDER
26.04.1983
CZECH
Former clubs: FC Vysočina Jihlava, SK Slavia Praha
187 CM / 85 KG
• Czech defender joined Žilina in June 2008
• Came through ranks of Vysočina; one season in Div 1 (24 games in 05/06)
• Moved to Slavia in 2007; moved to Slovakia after just 3 matches
• 49 games, 4 goals in last two seasons
• Former Czech Under-20 and Under-21 international
24
Juraj CHUPÁČ
DEFENDER
17.03.1988
Former clubs: MFK Dubnica
SLOVAK
195 CM / 82 KG
• Product of Žilina’s own youth scheme
• Div 1 debut on 22.03.2008; 8 games in last two seasons
• On loan at Dubnica second half of last season, 10 games in Div 1
• 6 minutes of playing time in UEL last season; 3 minutes in UCL qualifiers
• Slovakian Under-21 international
25
Dennis CHRISTU
FORWARD
27.07.1989
Former clubs: FC Banik Ostrava
CZECH
179 CM / 70 KG
• Joined Žilina in February 2010
• Div 1 debut on 18.04.2010 v MFK Ružomberok
• 4 matches (no goals) last season
• Formerly with Czech side Banik’s youth and reserve teams
• Born in Larissa, Greece
27
Štefan ZOŠÁK
MIDFIELDER
03.04.1984
SLOVAK
174 CM / 70 KG
Former clubs: MFK Zemplin Michalovce, 1. FC Košice, MFK Ružomberok
• Signed in June 2010
• Div 1 debut at 17 for Košice; since then 8 seasons at Ružomberok
• 206 games, 22 goals; 2006 league and cup double with the club
• Former Under-16, Under-19 and Under-21 international
• Played in all 6 UCL qualifiers this season
28
Issiaka Babatunde BELLO
FORWARD
06.10.1989
NIGERIAN/BENINESE
Former clubs: FC Robo, Soleil FC
177 CM / 62 KG
• Joined Žilina at the age of 16, in July 2006
• Div 1 debut on 09.09.2006, also at 16 v ŠK Slovan Bratislava
• Since then 33 games, 6 goals; 26/2 last season
• Nigerian-born Benin international
• Played all 6 UCL qualifiers (540 mins)
30
Martin DÚBRAVKA
GOALKEEPER
15.01.1989
Former clubs: None
SLOVAK
190 CM / 74 KG
• Came through ranks of Žilina’s youth scheme
• First team debut in Div 1 on 26.05.2009 v MFK Dubnica
• Became a regular last season; 23 games in Div 1
• Played all 6 matches (full 540 mins) in UCL qualifiers; 3 clean sheets
• Former youth, current Under-21 international for Slovakia
37
Sergio Javier VITTOR
MIDFIELDER
09.06.1989
Former clubs: CA Independiente
ARGENTINIAN
189 CM / 86 KG
• Young Argentinian midfielder, signed this summer
• Div 1 debut for Žilina on 07.08.2010 v FC Nitra
• In UCL qualifiers, only played 10 minutes of the second leg v Sparta
• Formerly with Independiente; 30 games in two Div 1 seasons
42
Roman GERGEL
MIDFIELDER
22.02.1988
Former clubs: AS Trenčín
SLOVAK
180 CM / 71 KG
• Signed a 4-year deal with Žilina on transfer deadline day
• Div 1 debut on 23.05.2006 v MŠK Žilina in a 5-0 defeat
• 44 games, no goals in Div 1 during three first seasons for Trenčin
• Last two seasons in Div 2, narrowly missing promotion
• Former Slovakian youth, currently Under-21 international
44
Admir VLADAVIČ
MIDFIELDER
29.06.1982
BOSNIAN
178 CM / 73 KG
Former clubs: FK Istra-Bregava Stolac, FK Velež Mostar,
FK Želježnicar Sarajevo, MŠK Žilina, FC Salzburg
• Re-joined Žilina on 30.08.2010; moved to Slovakia first time in Jan 2007
• 10 goals in 28 games in 2007/08; totals 66/18 in Slovak Div 1
• Joined Salzburg last season; only 15/1 in Div 1
• 12 caps for Bosnia-Herzegovina; debut 26.02.2006 v Japan
• His son is named Zinedin, after the legendary Zinédine Zidane
MŠK Žilina
MŠK Žilina
SK Slovan Bratislava
FK Dukla Banská Bystrica
FC Nitra
MFK Ruzomberok
FK Senica
FC Spartak Trnava
1. FC Tatran Presov
MFK Dubnica
FK DAC 1904 Dunajská Streda
MFK Kosice
MFK Petržalka
Promoted:
Relegated:
Top scorer:
Cup Final:
Super Cup:
33
33
33
33
33
33
33
33
33
33
33
33
23
21
15
14
13
12
12
11
8
7
8
7
4
7
11
6
8
7
5
5
12
12
9
8
6
5
7
13
12
14
16
17
13
14
16
18
FC ViOn Zlaté Moravce
MFK Petr
Robert Rak (FC Nitra) 18
SK Slovan Bratislava - FC Spartak Trnava 6-0
MŠK Žilina - SK Slovan Bratislava 5-3
17.07.10 (H)
24.07.10 (H)
31.07.10 (A)
07.08.10 (H)
13.08.10 (A)
21.08.10 (H)
28.08.10 (A)
11.09.10 (H)
18.09.10 (A)
25.09.10 (H)
02.10.10 (A)
30.03.11 (H)
02.04.11 (H)
09.04.11 (A)
16.04.11 (H)
23.04.11 (A)
30.04.11 (H)
04.05.11 (A)
11.05.11 (H)
14.05.11 (A)
21.05.11 (H)
29.05.11 (A)
FC ViOn Zlate Moravce
FC Nitra
MFK Ruzumberok
FK Senica
FC Spartak Trnava
1. FC Tatran Presov
MFK Dubnica
FK DAC 1904 Dunajska Streda
MFK Kosice
FC ViOn Zlate Moravce
FC Nitra
MFK Ruzumberok
FK Senica
FC Spartak Trnava
1. FC Tatran Presov
MFK Dubnica
FK DAC 1904 Dunajska Streda
MFK Kosice
16.10.10 (A)
23.10.10 (A)
30.10.10 (H)
06.11.10 (A)
13.11.10 (H)
20.11.10 (A)
27.11.10 (H)
26.02.11 (A)
05.03.11 (H)
12.03.11 (A)
19.03.11 (H)
59-17
54-24
45-30
42-40
33-35
34-44
52-46
32-38
27-42
28-47
32-57
33-51
73
70
56
48
47
43
41
38
36
33
33
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