Aleian Sports Edition
By the Entire StaffEverything on the Aleian side is ready for the first match of Copa d'Aeia 2018 in Salborga, and the Aleian team has arrived in Asvard all fit for their first match against Crylante. Let's Meet the Aleian football XI!
The team as a whole is known to take a defensive stance during matches, only moving forwards when they see an indisputable opportunity. The strategy often frustrates the other teams, and several matches of the Aleians have ended with a penalty shootout. Still, the strategy proved to be effective in 2007, when Aleia came out as the champions of the entire tournament. Now, there is a question: Who are the people of our team?
Igor Glokker, #126 years old, born and raised in Severno, has been a faithful part of Aleian first division Inostranyy FC for almost his entire career. While he was a midfielder at the start of his career, he has announced that he "has found his love defending and preserving the integrity of the ball". Among the three goalkeepers of the Aleian team, he is the only player to have scored a goal on an international level. He has contributed to the Aleian effort for the past three Copas, and is expected to be the goalkeeper for Aleia in 2018.
Daniil Tyvertsky, #14Tyvertsky, nicknamed "Tyvt" by his fellow players, forms part of the defense as CB in the Aleian formation. 23 years old. From Yasnaya. Relatively new addition to the team. First Copa.
Kliment Karsten Merettskol, #12Having grown up in Yela village in the far outskirts of Valia province, it was unexpected that K.K. Merettskol, age 22, would develop and be able to follow an interest in football. Yet, quickly came out of his isolated childhood, and is now a part of the top 11 Aleian sportsmen. Currently, he is on the search for a new club to play for, having played for both Sigridsberg and Somersylen. He is known as the most charitable player in the team, frequently visiting his hometown with a football and free shirts. Merettskol will form the rear defense as CB in this Copa, which will be his second.
Yuri Henrik Lokker, #9Y.H. Lokker, 29, Elenaborg, handsome, apparently skilled. As the Copa will be his first major game, people are unsure what to think about him, but no one can doubt his handsome looks. Will defend the left flank.
Fyodor Hans Vaher, #13This will be the fifth world cup for Fyodor Hans Vaher (27), a native of Oralienborg. In the Aleian leagues, he has played for Meredettov for seven years, which is a rather obscure team for someone in his position, though he has claimed that the would never betray his fellow players. Eventually, the Aleian national team manager discovered him, and offered him a place in the country's team. Vaher has received the duty of defending the right flank for the first match of his fourth tournament.
Stepan Jon Gederer, #19Gederer could be considered a brute by other players. 28 and large in size, he has been known to outright stop an opponent simply by standing in front of him. There is no doubt he has contributed to Aleia's reputation as stalwart defenders. Despite his skills being located somewhere else than attack, he will have both offensive and defensive roles as CDM this time. Previously, he has been right wing defender.
Yevgeny Hans Redel, #23CDM, 22, first Copa, thin, good runner, nothing much else to say. Unusually silent figure outside of matches. Second Copa.
Kirill Emil Yaglin, #20The oldest player in the eleven Aleians (but not in the team!), age 29, Yaglin became famous worldwide when he scored the winning goal against Navack in the Copa grand final of 2007. Since then, he has become rather obscure, and has only returned for the last two Copas. He is a master at hitting the ball with his head, having once held the world record in continuous heads. With such a strong skull, it is clear that Yaglin is formidable despite his age. K.E. Yaglin will be at the near-front (CAM) for the starting games, right behind the Forwards.
Ullrik Uler, #7So far, Uler's career has been an unlucky one. Despite being only 24, he has achieved getting more yellow and red cards than the rest of the team. So far, he is yet to score a single goal against an opposing team (though one can blame his position in the field for that). He has become infamous for his annoyed tone when dealing with Alemannics and Vestrics, once even headbutting a referee. Of course, one still expects him to keep his calm when Aleia faces Crylante tonight. CAM.
Enje Elovan, #10And then we have Enje Elovan, our team captain from Oralienborg! At 27 years old, he is the player in the entire team with the most international goals, and as a former player within the Aeian elite series he is likely the most recognizable face for non-Aleians. Having played almost since he was born, he has been trained by some of the world's most famous players, and now there are few players in Aleia who have ever come up to his level. While the captain of the Aleian national team, he is also the captain of the first division Tarken FC, which just recently won the Aleian elite series. With that in mind, every Aleian has high expectations for Elovan. For the Copa, Elovan will be on the attack as Forward.
Mart, #11Although Mart is the newest addition (and at 22 years old, almost the youngest) to the team, he has proven his friends that he is a formidable player on the field, and has earned himself a spot in the front. Despite the defensive nature of the team, Mart is noted for taking an aggressive stance towards a match (well, the trademark of a man from Nevelagen). While this has occasionally backfired straight in the face of his team (every Aleian remembers 4-5 Toverlov, just aska fan, they'll know), it has also brought decisive victories for the teams he has played for. He has received the position of Forward, alongside Elovan.
And naturally, the team of Invelden wishes Aleia good luck against Crylante in the match tonight!