World Cup 80 • EqueStar • Rosters Thread

[Acronius]

STARTING ELEVEN

GK - Marc DE BRASSAÏ • #2 • 28 years old • Force Olloix

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An athletic yet efficient and reliable goalkeeper, de Brassaï is known in particular for his positional sense, acrobatic saves, and shot-stopping abilities; however, despite his reputation propelling him to the status of first-choice goalkeeper for the Free Union, he has also been heavily criticized for rash tackles and challenges. In his prime, de Brassaï is recognised for being quick to rush off his line and at getting to ground, and for his handling, aerial ability, and command of the area, as well as his reliable distribution, footwork, and ball skills, which often lead him to take on defenders. De Brassaï owes his power, explosiveness, speed and mobility to his call up to Force Olloix's first team two seasons ago, he has continued to excel at the highest level due to the consistency of his performances, as well as his positioning, decision-making, and his ability to read the game and organise his defense. In addition to his goalkeeping abilities, de Brassaï has been singled out for his positivity, and has been described as "a key dressing room personality", leading to his appointment as team captain following the departure of Titus Blackett. He has been described as "an agile, strong, and commanding shot-stopper, who is hugely experienced at the highest level" and "an accomplished and well respected keeper" with "an excellent positional sense, courage, charisma, power, and class." de Brassaï has also been praised for his athleticism, his acrobatic dives, and his quick reflexes, despite being a large, imposing keeper.

LB - Paul ALTHUSSE • #13 • 26 years old • Olympic East

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Althusse is a strong player who excels in the air, making him a goal threat on set-pieces, and he is usually a competent, albeit aggressive tackler. He is gifted with pace, good technical ability, as well as good distribution, passing, and crossing ability. A physically strong and tenacious defender, he is known for his aggressive challenges and for his violent behaviour on the pitch, an element of his playing style that has been widely criticized. Althusse has been described as having a good work ethic and the ability to carry the ball and retain possession for the team. He has been praised for having a good passing range. This aspect of his game has shown improvement since his debut season, when he began to favor simpler passes over more ambitious ones, and his relatively high pass completion rate can be attributed to this change. Althusse's passes have often proved to be crucial; in the past he has led the way in his team's assists. Early in his career, Althusse mainly played a offensive role, leading to a number of assists, and even goals. As his career has progressed, he has begun to incorporate a more defensive approach to his play, with his role shifting to being mainly based on tackling and tracking back to shield the defence, before the 18 year old eventually abandoned the midfield and cemented his spot in the back line. His violent playing style lead him to set the record for the most red cards received by a single player in one Union League One season, earning himself 8 in 29 games for Force Olloix before he transferred to Olympic East.

CB - Pierre PAULOIS • #3 • 25 years old • Force Olloix

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Paulois is a large, consistent, and physically strong player, known for his powerful tackling and strength in the air, as well as his ability to read the game and intercept loose balls. A technically gifted and tactically versatile central defender, he is also capable of playing as a defensive midfielder. At 1.95 m (6 ft 4 in) and, Paulois is commanding in the air but he is also sound in defending on the ground. He often uses his strength to shrug opponents off the ball and his standing tackling ability to win balls. Despite his strength and power, he is regarded as a clean player, as he is rarely booked. Paulois is known for his concentration, strength, anticipation, positioning and aerial ability, which made him particularly adept at defending crosses or scoring with his head from set-pieces, partially due to his height. He showed himself as a dynamic, consistent, and tenacious defender throughout his blooming career, and also excels as a man marker and at performing tackles. Despite being a defender, Paulois is noted for his technical ability and distribution, and occasionally, for his finishing prowess, and strength with his head. In addition to his technical and physical ability, Paulois also possesses an excellent positional sense and an acute tactical ability to read the game, and he excels at tightly marking opposing players, as well as at preventing and anticipating attacking plays. He is also an accurate and tenacious tackler. Excellent in the air, Paulois is also unusually quick for a centreback.

CB - Louis MAÇON • #4 • 25 years old • Force Olloix

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Maçon is an extremely dominant, consistent, athletic, and attentive footballer. As a defender, he is known for his strength, pace, stamina and his outstanding physical, tactical, and technical attributes, as well as his ability to read the game, his heavy marking of opponents, and his aggressive tackling. A powerful and versatile player, Maçon is a natural centre-back who is equally competent offensively as he is defensively, and can play on either flank, often alternating between playing as a right-back or as a centre-back, and was even deployed in midfield on occasion. He has remained a dynamic, consistent, and tenacious defender throughout his short career, and also excels in the man-to-man marking system and at making tackles. Although he predominantly excels as a centreback, due to his ability to read the game, he was also deployed as a right or left sided fullback on occasion, in particular under Force Olloix coach Pierre Leroi during the latter half of his debut season. Maçon is known for his concentration, strength, anticipation, positioning and aerial ability, which made him particularly adept at defending crosses, or scoring with his head from set-pieces, aided by is relatively large build, even for a defender. Maçon began his career as a left-back, but made his name as an aggressive, physical, and hard-tackling centre back, with a penchant for scoring headers from set-pieces, due to his aerial prowess and strength. A versatile defender, he is capable of playing both in a three or four-man defence.

RB - Dimitri PÉGUY • #5 • 24 years old • Force Olloix

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Péguy began his youth career as a right offensive winger, but was later moved back into mid-field and thereafter the defensive line, where he became a tactically intelligent and versatile player, who was efficient anywhere in midfield or in defense. Although capable of playing anywhere along the backline, he primarily excelled on either flank, where he combined his defensive attributes and his ability to read the game with his excellent vision, technique, and ball distribution skills, even able to start attacking plays on occasion. Péguy has been recognized as a complete defender by his peers and critics. He has been described as a consistent defender, with flaws few and far between, as well as someone who can lead a defensive line despite his irregularly young age. Péguy is heralded as one of the fastest defenders in Acronian football, and has been described as a strong defender with good aerial ability. He combines these physical gifts with a phenomenal tactical intelligence and knowledge of the game, as well as an excellent positional sense. Thanks to his abilities, he excels at reading and anticipating plays and is excellent at closing down opposing players in possession of the ball. Hailed as the forefront of the new breed of defenders — composed in possession, able to create chances for his team from the back — Péguy is a defender who has been nationally praised after just one season in professional Acronian football.

CDM - Marin TRÉSOR • #6 • 26 years old • Emerald City Harmony

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A complete, consistent, hardworking and versatile midfielder, Trésor is regarded as one of the best holding midfielders of his emerging generation, and is effective both creatively and defensively. Gifted with good technique, excellent vision, and varied passing range, he excels in the deep-lying playmaking role, where he can best use his accurate long passing ability to create goal scoring chances for team-mates; he also possesses a powerful and accurate shot from distance, and he is an effective set-piece and penalty kick taker. Due to his height, positioning, and physical characteristics, Marin Trésor is also effective in the air, often contributing with headed goals from set pieces when advancing into more offensive positions. In addition to his creative attributes, he is also capable of excelling as a defensive midfielder due to his strength and powerful physique, combined with his tenacity, tactical intelligence, aggressive tackling and his ability to read the game. These attributes, in addition to his pace, strength, pressing ability, and stamina, allow him to effectively link the defense, the midfield, and as a result, the attack. Though playable to a certain extent further up front, Trésor found the bulk of his quick success in Force Olloix's defensive line - his standout performance with Olloix's defense in his debut season resulted in the team conceding a mere thirteen goals in 30 Acronian Legends League games. The achievement prompted former manager Henry Coyle to single him out as a potential future captain of the national team.

CDM - Ryan CHIMNEYS • #16 • 26 years old • Lionsgate National FC

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A technically and creatively gifted player, Chimneys is a versatile midfielder who primarily plays in a playmaking role, and can additionally play on either the left or right flank. Gifted with good composure on the ball as well as disciplined decision making and passing, Chimneys is an agile player who tends to roam around the opponents' defense looking for an intelligent and creative pass or through ball. He has great attacking play both on and off the ball, and also has substantial attacking positioning which allows him to have one of the best eyes for goal. Perhaps his best qualities are his agility, pace, creativity, positioning during attack and the ability to pick out a key pass. He also possesses outstanding pace and is more than capable of attacking and scoring goals himself. Chimneys primarily plays as either an attacking midfielder or a winger and was once credited as being "possibly the outstanding talent in Acronian youth football". Under former manager Louis Jeandidier at Azemont Champions FC, Chimneys often played in the latter role in the team's 4–3–3 formation and regularly switched flanks because he could use both feet and also because of his aptitude in passing and crossing. Two of Chimneys' most common exemplary traits are his pace and technical ability, which have been described as "astonishing" and "mesmerizing", respectively. Chimneys' pace coupled with his finishing and inability to be dispossessed easily led his former manager Henry Coyle to dub him 'the Machine'.

LAM - Antoine LE KERVELEC • #7 • 27 years old • Rosaria United

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Le Kervelec is a quick, tricky and talented winger who is also capable of playing as a more central attacking midfielder or on either side of the pitch, although he is predominantly a right-footed player. In recent years, he has even been deployed to great effect as a central midfielder, in particular under Louis Jeandidier's tenure with Azemont Champions FC. Le Kervelec is an agile, creative and highly technical player who possesses excellent dribbling skills and ball control, as well as great pace, stamina and acceleration, attributes which allow him to beat players easily in one-on-one situations. He is also gifted with excellent vision, passing and crossing ability, which allow him to function effectively as a playmaker and as an assist provider, although he is also capable of scoring goals himself. Despite not being physically imposing, he is also a very hard-working player, and further improved on the defensive aspect of his game throughout his youth career. Playing on the left also allows Le Kervelec to use his "bursts of acceleration and weaving runs" to effectively cut inside, which gives him the options of either shooting or delivering a decisive pass. Inside Acronius, Le Kervelec is well known for his blistering pace, with Azemont Champions FC defender and fellow international Rémi Lefebvre declaring that "you would need a pistol to stop him." In addition to his speed, Le Kervelec also possesses good balance, movement and technique.

CAM - André Traëger • #23 • 31 years old • Brampton United

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A versatile forward, Traëger is capable of playing as a striker and also as a supporting forward, courtesy of his ability both to score and create goals. Due to his vision, his ability to read the game, and his short passing ability, Traëger is capable of playing off another striker, in a deeper, creative role, where he can serve. He also possesses good technical ability and upper body strength, which allows him to retain possession in the box when playing with his back to goal, and lay off the ball for his teammates. As a centre-forward in his prime, he is also very effective and extremely prolific, due to his accurate finishing, opportunism in the area, intelligence, and his ability in the air. Coupled with his strength, physical stature, and strong shot, he has often been styled as an old-fashioned traditional centre-forward, and is one of the most complete players on the national team. Traëger is capable of playing in several offensive positions, but usually plays as a striker or as a centre-forward; he has also occasionally been used as a second striker, and is currently being deployed as such by national team manager Massimiliano Abdullahi. Although he isn't particularly talented, skillful, or known for his link-up play, he is highly regarded for his positional sense, anticipation, reactions, offensive movement, and his ability to lose his markers, as well as for his skill at playing with his back to goal, courtesy of his solid technique.

RAM - Shin KRA • #17 • 19 years old • Stade Défense

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Kra is generally deployed as a forward, more often towards the center than on the wing, and takes a more attacking role than a typical midfielder. A quick, powerful, energetic, and agile player, he possesses good ball control and dribbling skills, which, coupled with his short, fast bursts of pace and sudden changes of direction, lead him to be considered a very direct player. Playing from the right allows him to cut in onto his favored left foot to shoot. In Stade Défense's 4-4-1-1, he is fielded as a central attacking midfielder, but national manager Massimiliano Abdullahi opted to play him as a lateral attacking midfielder in order to maximize on his wing-play ability. A technically gifted player, he was initially deployed as a winger on either flank early in his career, due to his dribbling ability, agility, acceleration, and balance, which aid him in beating players in one on one situations. He is capable of playing anywhere in midfield, however, and has more recently been deployed as a central midfielder, as a wing-back, or as a defensive midfielder. Kra's appointment to not only the national team, but onto its starting eleven came as a surprise to many, as the mere 19 year-old spent the entirety of the last season as a substitute for Stade Défense, though he quickly evolved into a reliable "super-sub"-type player throughout the course of the season. He has not made a single cap for the national team before, and has only played two full games on a club level.

CF - David PASCALE • #10 • 24 years old • Whitehaven Triumph

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Pascale is a creative, energetic forward who combines technical skill with strength and physicality, while also excelling in the air despite his lack of height. He is a versatile attacker, capable of playing anywhere along the front line: although his preferred role is as a striker, he has also been used as a supporting forward, or even as a winger. A prolific goalscorer, Pascale is a powerful striker of the ball and an accurate finisher, who is capable of scoring goals both inside and outside the penalty area, as well as from volleys. In addition to his offensive attributes, he has been praised for his work-rate and stamina by players, managers and the media, and is highly regarded for his dedication and willingness to press opponents when possession has been lost in order to win back the ball and start attacking plays. Pascale made debut in Acronian professional football in the Acronian League Two with Stade Défense, pioneering the failing team to the top spot in the league and clinching promotion to the Acronian League One. A quick, modern, and versatile left-footed forward, with an eye for goal, Pascale has been described as a "team player", and is capable of occupying several offensive positions in or behind the main attacking line, due to his technical skills, ability to drop deep and link-up play between the forwards and midfielders, or score many goals with both feet as well as his head: he has been deployed as a main striker, in a central role as an attacking midfielder, or as a winger, on either flank.

SUBSTITUTES

#  	Pos.  	    	Name                    Age     Club  	  	          	  	    	  
1  	GK  	  	Enzo COLLETTI  	  	22  	Stade Défense  	  	          	    	  
25  	GK  	  	Hayao YOKOTA    	26  	Ishikawa Tenchi  	  		          
18  	DF  	  	Yoann PLACEK  	  	20  	Stade Défense  	          	    	    	  
14  	DF  	  	Shinji OKA  	  	24  	TakiJump  	          	    	  	  
19  	DF  	  	Abram MAXWELL  	  	18  	Concordians  	          	    	    	  
20  	MF  	  	Morgan YOUNG  	  	19  	Concordians  	          	    	    	  
15  	MF  	  	David DEPOORTER  	22  	Palame  	  	          	    	  
8  	MF  	  	Jérôme PASTEUR  	25  	AFC Defense  	          	    	    	  
21  	MF  	  	Enzo SABRAZES  	  	23  	Stade Défense  	          	    	    	  
12  	FW  	  	Kenji NAKAYAMA  	21  	TakiJump  	  	          	    	  
9  	FW  	  	Guillaume FONTANILS 	20  	Bunyoro RSC (ABJ)  	  	          	  
11  	FW  	  	Hoyt TRUGLIA  	  	21  	Concordians  	  	  	  	    	  

FORMATION & TACTICS



KPB: 13.03 (57th) • Style Modifier: +2 • Manager: Massimiliano Abdullahi (FFR) • Captain: Marin Trésor
Vice-Captain: David Pascale • Third Captain: Ryan Chimneys • Free Kicks: Marin Trésor • Penalties: David Pascale
Left Corners: Shin Kra • Right Corners: Antoine Le Kervelec

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[Farfadillis]

The Freisan Farf Freitball Francitian hereby presents the Farf roster for the 80th Edition of the World Cup
Nation Name: The Oulandish Lands of Farfadillis
Demonym: Farf (plural Farves)
Team Nickname: la Vherderoja
Honours: AOCAF Cup 43 and 48 Winners

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Manager
Name: Tíbürçìó Çötàvíê
Age: 57
First Cycle: 75
Record: The FFFF found working it out to be too much of a hassle
Win Percentage: See above
Description: The mastermind behind Mâ Âlâmëómë's overlordship of the Farf league. Tíbürçìó's an eccentric man, even by Farf standards. He may seem like a bit of a tool sometimes, but some others he looks like the sharpest one in the shed. He is currently developing dementia, but nobody in the squad knows. He's been losing the plot completely, but so far nobody has picked up on it because he really was one very eccentric man. Tactically, he sometimes makes decisions which leave people dumbfounded. This has tended to happen more lately, probably as a result of his mental illness. He still has strokes of genius and his man-management is top-tier. He's taken Farfadillis to the semifinals twice, a feat that none of the previous managers had achieved. Can he take them further? Probably not. This team is undergoing a generational transition and he is just not in the mental state to do it. Still, this is fotball, so who knows?

Assistant Manager
Name: Rodrigo Morales
Age: 29
First Cycle: 79
Description: After Ichi Tuzzio left the assistant manager spot vacant to start his own managerial career, Tíbürçìó literally put the job up for sale. Eccentricity or dementia? In this case, probably both. Rodrigo's parents were the highest bidders. He's a proper good-for-nothing in every sense of the word. He's also very entitled. Hiring him was a bad idea.

Starters

#1 - GK
Name: Calogero André Metz Lille
Age: 36
Positions: GK
Height: 192 cm | 6 ft 4
Team: Cassandra City
Description: Calogero might very well displace Erfaon Lisdiren's place as best Farf goalkeeper in history. The Ferdullaelan man has been a consistently solid presence in goal for about a decade now. His great reflexes and timing for getting out of his line stand out. He's fantastic at stopping penalties. How many goalkeepers can say they've earned the best player award in their league? How about the Cosumarite league? Calogero's getting very old, but he's still got this World Cup in him. He's announced his plans for retirement from international football after this World Cup, so he'll want to go out in a blaze of glory.

#6 - LB
Name: Mârtín Básá Dü Fîlgärá
Age: 28
Positions: LB
Height: 179 cm | 5 ft 10½
Team: Tanrısal
Description: Unlike most players that eventually nail a starting spot in this national team, Mârtín Básá impressed nobody at a young age. He was shipped off to Semarland in his youth, where he continued his efforts of impressing nobody. Nobody except some Pasargan scout who somehow convinced Tanrısal to sign him. There, he flourished into a very talented leftback. His emergence has been a saving grace for the team, because there aren't any talented Farf leftbacks other than him at the moment. At least not any that aren't super young. He is very capable offensively, but also much more conservative in his playing style than the typical Farf fullback, in stark contrast to his predecessor, Drê Röènôùjýâ.

#2 - CB
Name: Süns Söh Sârâsâ
Age: 29
Positions: CB
Height: 172 cm | 5 ft 8
Team: Mâ Âlâmëómë
Description: Süns is a surprisingly small (for a centreback) yet very fast player with fairly decent skills on the ball and impressive tactical awareness. Few players can read the game like him. Also, few players have as much top flight experience as him at his age. Despite his height, he's shown he can actually be a menace in the air anyway, becaus he can really jump. His form has been on a slight downturn lately, with his performances for the national team taking a particularly hard hit. He'll want to meet his previous standards soon, because Kósa Bajnok might snatch his starting spot otherwise.

#4 - RB
Name: Giuliano Ezequiel Marchiondo Brito
Age: 22
Positions: RB
Height: 180 cm | 5 ft 11
Team: Lammerton
Description: Ezequiel's a very talented rightback with lots of energy and skill. Aged just eighteen, he was already starting for the Hornets. His skill soon became impossible to ignore, so he became a starter for AOCAF Cup 55. He didn't impress, in all honesty, but he did well enough to keep his starting spot. A very balanced fullback despite his nationality, Ezequiel is very good on the offense, but he also knows that bombing forward all the time makes him a worse player. The key to a successful Farf fullback with no kamikaze tendencies appears to be developing outside the country.

#5 - CM
Name: Somuele der Pros Sasé
Age: 29
Positions: CM/OM
Height: 176 cm | 5 ft 9½
Team: New Belfast Warriors
Description: Somuele's story is similar to Básá's. He wasn't very good, he got shipped off to Semarland, he sort of failed there and then he stopped failing and became a pretty big presence in an important foregin league, in this case the Schottic Premiership. He's talented in every aspect a midfielder needs, but he's better offensively. Don't take this to mean he doesn't know how to defend - he wouldn't be the starting centre midfielder in that case, even in Farfadillis. It just means he's a good dribbler and playmaker. He's gotten the starting spot after Joan Nonhagatte failed to convince last AOCAF Cup.

#3 - LM
Name: Scheherazade Camila Meier Butragueño
Age: 33
Positions: LM/LW/RM/RW
Height: 171 cm | 5 ft 7
Team: Sabrefell Moths
Description: The first Farf woman to get to the national team. The country still needs to fully adapt to that. Born in Puerto Farolero to a Nepharim father and a Farf mother, Scheherazade has proved she's Farf by being crazy enough to decline a call-up to the then-World Champions to play for Farfadillis. At some point in her career, he probably was the best Nepharim-born active player. Two-footed, versatile, with a lot of pace and great crossing ability, it's not hard to see why Tíbürçìó thought she was worth breaking tradition. With age now evidently catching up to her, this seems like it will be her last World Cup as a starter... and that is if she manages to hang onto her spot until then. Lüí Wçêíl smells blood.

#11 - RM
Name: Lázár Kovács Eleonóra Fulop
Age: 28
Positions: RM/RW
Height: 178 cm | 5 ft 10
Team: Holdenberg
Description: Lázár is a player that relies a lot on his pace and endurance, constantly running up and down the pitch. A very physically-gifted winger, Lázár also happens to be extremely talented on the ball. He can dribble like only a few ever expected him to and he has become more and more of a goalscoring threat with the years. He's also developed into a very dangerous crosser of the ball. Overall, one of the best wingers in the Multiverse at the moment. He's also a very clutch player, scoring consistently for Farfadillis at important moments and putting in very good performances. He's one of the best players in the Euran league. Without a doubt one of the best players to have essentially no silverware to show for his skill in football at the moment.

#8 - OM
Name: Groaré Sasca Ladargaelle
Age: 27
Positions: CM/OM
Height: 175 cm | 5 ft 9
Team: FC Soessch
Description: Playing for Gorfalle Town, a club that lacks the talent clubs like Mâ Âlâmëómë and La Nueva Avenida sport in the same league, Groaré managed to impress pretty much everyone with his technique. He’s small and slow, but he’s reminiscent of Alex Terán. He sees passes others can’t see, and dribbles at moments others wouldn’t. He’s got a lot of flair. Tíbürçíò has trusted him with the starting spot, but he has also changed his role slightly. He will be more of a centre midfielder than an offensive midfielder, so he will have to adapt to having defensive duties. He will surely be a nuisance to every defense regardless of how badly he adapts that.

#10 - OM
Name: Fôrté Mâás Wínrôuge Çíânflöné
Age: 33
Positions: OM
Height: 179 cm | 5 ft 10½
Team: 1830 Cathair
Description: The best Farf to have played the game... probably. You see, for years, Fôrté had indisputably been the best player on this team. Even when his cousin won the Galáctico Award, Fôrté was consistently Farfadillis and Mâ Âlâmëómë's hero, putting stringing one impressive performance after the other. Vicious and knotty dribbling, defense-splitting passes, a striker's sense of smell and, most importantly, ambidexterity made him far too much for defenders in the FFL and the international stage to handle. Then he lost a CC final, left for Audioslavian giants 1830 Cathair and had a slight dip in form. Then his cousin turned into a monster playing for Raynor City United. Fôrté might, shockingly, be only the second-best player on this team. An impossibly narcissist man, Wínrôuge hasn't taken well to his cousin outdoing him after an entire life of being the better of the two. Expect sparks to fly. Also, despite this, Tíbürçìó has made him the captain. Yes, brilliant.

#7 - ST
Name: Täjó Ôýâtúfâ Çíânflöné Rütü
Age: 32
Positions: TQ/ST
Height: 183 cm | 6 ft
Team: Raynor City United
Description: Täjó's got acute tactical awareness and a consequent knack for exploiting defensive gaps with his speed, coupled with extremely sharp finishing skills. He’s the only Farf player to have won the Champions' Cup twice, he is also the only Farf player to have won the Galáctico Award... something which he also did twice. He's just had his best season yet, and after overcoming a horrific ligament injury just three years ago. Täjó is a testament to hard work paying off. He is also an absolute monster up front. He should and will strike fear into any defense he faces.

#9 - ST
Name: Xíxì Êns Drâás
Age: 22
Positions: OM/ST
Height: 168 cm | 5 ft 6
Team: Sabrefell Athletic
Description: Xíxì will clearly be the next generation's star player. He's got way too much talent for anything else to happen. He's just been named the best young player in the Multiverse. He's been starting for the national team since age eighteen. He was a key player for Dí Maozöxê at that age, too. He's now moved to Sabrefell Athletic, where he had a very good season despite finding it hard to adapt to such a physical league. Thing is, he is extremely small and not particularly good at muscling players off the ball. He's just very technically-gifted. However, despite being a striker, he's more of a creator than a dedicated goalscorer. You'll see him assisting Çíânflöné about as often as you'll see him scoring. He can rack up some monstrous numbers for someone his age when he is in form.

Substitutes

#12
Name: Íüé Tgô Sôsdêrê
Age: 25
Positions: GK
Height: 186 cm | 6 ft 1
Team: Dí Maozöxê
Description: Íüé’s the best goalkeeper in the Farf league. Admittedly, that doesn't necessarily mean he is all that good, but he is very good. He’s very temperamental, but otherwise solid in everything. If no wunderkid goalkeeper pops up in the next few years, you can rest assured Tgô will be defending the Farf goal for many years. Also, yes, his name is hard to pronounce, even for his fellow countrymen.

#23
Name: Lafayette Tifoxé Loiseau-Cousteau
Age: 31
Positions: GK
Height: 189 cm | 6 ft 2½
Team: Jungle Strike
Description: Originally touted as the new Erfaon Lisdiren, Lafayette will not actually ever achieve expectations, but he's still a very good goalkeeper nonetheless. He's not old yet for a goalkeeper, so he's still got time to displace Calogero. Lafayette is currently a starter for Vilitan big club Jungle Strike, well-known to all Farves, so he's definitely no slouch. He should start worrying about Íüé overtaking him before he overtakes Calogero, which is beginning to looke more and more likely with time.

#16
Name: Moisés Lucas Fermández Fernández
Age: 20
Positions: LB
Height: 175 cm | 5 ft 9
Team: Bastion
Description: Gran Faro 70 has a disastrous season with Moisés Fermández playing for them. He tore the league apart (relative to his age) nonetheless and so managed to get signed by Bastion. He is a short but bulky leftback that is not super pacey, but can still damage unaware defenses. He is not awful defensively and he is expected to only get better with Euran influence on his game. He's not close to displacing Básá just yet, but he's likely to become an established starter in a few years.

#15
Name: Kósa Csizmazia Bajnok Adonys
Age: 24
Positions: CB
Height: 186 cm | 6 ft 1
Team: Cypher Town
Description: Kósa is a tall centreback with respectable pace. He knows how to read the game and is very good at timing his tackles. He used to play for René Skaé before leaving them just as they were getting good, choosing instead to sign for relegation-threatened Nepharim side Cypher Town. His timing for tackles is much better than his timing for transfers, evidently. Tíbürçìó will want to see if he has what it takes to perform at the highest international level. He will definitely get plenty of chances, considering Süns is underperforming at the moment.

#14
Name: Trejo Maes Carreño
Age: 33
Positions: LB/RB
Height: 175 cm | 5 ft 9
Team: Avenida Leal
Description: Trejo was part of a couple of DBC squads, but he never really impressed. Some seasons later, he burst into the scene with Avenida Leal, becoming a dominant presence on the left flank, match after match. He's fast, he's versatile (so much so that he's usually played as a left-back despite being right-footed), he can bomb forward and he can kind of defend. His continuous improvement has made many people question how he could fly under the radar for so long. He's now been displaced by Marchiondo because he has hit a very rough patch in terms of form. It might be permanent, we'll have to find out. He's old enough for the patch to be permanent, after all.

#19
Name: Joan Nonhagatte Röéréé
Age: 27
Positions: CM
Height: 181 cm | 5 ft 11
Team: KT Moreazerua
Description: Joan's father, Joan Fer Nonhagatte, is considered a legend by Dí Maozöxê fans. He was never good enough to make it to the national team, mainly because of having too much competition, but his son has succeeded where he failed. Joan is everything his father was but better. He's got his acute passing, only more acute, his elegant dribbling, only better, his tactical awareness, but more of it and he’s faster to boot. He was very disappointing in the AOCAF Cup, but he could still steal the starting spot of Somuele der Pros, or maybe Groaré Sasca's.

#20
Name: Lüí Wçêíl Wsíè
Age: 23
Positions: LM/LW/RM/RW
Height: 181 cm | 5 ft 10
Team: Spartangrad
Description: Lüí Wçêíl broke into Mâ Âlâmëómë's first team aged seventeen. The last player to do that had been Fôrté Wínrôuge. Before him, only Kris Campbell and Risko Kâí had done it. Extremely pacey and with a lot of flair, Wçêíl will get far, that much is certain. He might manage to steal Meier's starting spot this cycle; he will no doubt be given the chance. He'll have to make the most of it. He's just signed for Spartangrad. He won the league in his first season.

#13
Name: Zsolgar Auguste Zsase Lapointe
Age: 21
Positions: CM/OM
Height: 185 cm | 6 ft 1
Team: Mâ Âlâmëómë
Description: Zsolgar Zsase impressed for René Skaé aged just nineteen. He got signed by Mâ Âlâmëómë and he impressed even more. He may be very tall, but he's still pretty agile. He can dribble quite well, defend a good bit and create many chances. A player with an immense future, no doubt. For now, none of the three starters he could displace should watch out for him. But that's only for now. Wait until next World Cup and things could change a lot.

#18
Name: Lojes Marí de Sájajo Urjunaé
Age: 20
Positions: RM/RW
Height: 176 cm | 5 ft 9½
Team: Viztourzys Kolektyvinis
Description: A pacey winger with very good dribbling and crossing skills. He will have a very tough time getting any minutes in important matches with Eleonóra ahead of him, but don't let that make you think he is not a talented kid. He is reportedly looking for a move out of the Buyanese league after they got left out of UICA competitions. Whoever snaps him up will have one of the best Farf prospects of the moment in their hands.

#17
Name: Vínseslâdís Wìjìnì Hürös
Age: 19
Positions: LW/OM/ST
Height: 181 cm | 5 ft 11
Team: Dí Maozöxê
Description: An extremely versatile offensive midfielder that can also do a fine job as a winger or a striker. He's got excellent positioning and is a very good playmaker, as well as a good dribbler and goalscorer. The complete package... in the future. He's still only nineteen and he has a lot to learn, but he's made Xíxì Êns' absence less horrible for Dí Maozöxê and that says a lot. He's got a very bright future, no doubt.

#21
Name: Oskar Holsteiner Juhl
Age: 21
Positions: ST
Height: 183 cm | 6 ft
Team: Kirk Preston United
Description: The quintessential goal machine. He's got pace, positioning, a poacher's sense of smell and very clinical finishing. He can dribble if he needs to, but he likes to be as efficient as possible. You will rarely ever see him providing assists, but his job is not that. He is selfish, but he's also very good. If he didn't have the alleged best player in the Multiverse and the alleged best young player in the Multiverse ahead of him, he'd no doubt be a starter despite his age.

#22
Name: Stiin Siorrha'Asione Rousiné-Le-Mans
Age: 28
Positions: ST
Height: 181 cm | 5 ft 11
Team: Mallox
Description: Stiin was supposed to be the new Friekder Dandalleion. Astonishing pace and extremely clinical finishing are his two biggest assets, but he’s very good at pretty much everything. The one thing in which he differs immensely from Friekder Dandalleion is his discipline. He is so lacking in it, it is probably the only reason we don't speak of him in the same breath as the greats. He's had a bit of a career revival playing for Cosumarite club Mallox. The flamingoes are still around, though, so don't expect him to behave. For now, he's just a good option for when pace is needed.

Starting XI



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ROSTER FOR WORLD CUP 80 QUALIFYING

Kits Credit: Kirola, Logo Credit: Vulpine Sportif

TEAM INFORMATION
WC Record: 81-21-30 (wins/draws/losses)
Overall Record: 111-30-46 (wins/draws/losses)
Formation: 3-5-2
Style Modifier: +1.41
Venue: Capitalizt Dome, Chromatk City, Chromatika (144,000)

HISTORY

Franscesca Cortes era

Franscesca Cortes was the first manager of the National Team, leading them to a dismal record of a draw and two losses in the Baptism of Fire, and then a combined record of eight wins, four draws, and twelve losses in their first two cycles. The team was mired in a controversy concerning Luuk Aart's lineage, as the then Chromatik Party was trying to interfere with the team.

Lisa Amos era

Everything changed when Luuk Aart was exiled from Chromatika at the start of World Cup 75. Instead of giving him up, the team followed him into exile, and Franscesca Cortes agreed to be a sacrificial lamb after learning she had terminal cancer. With the full might of the Chromatik Party against them and the Rainbow Revolution rooting them on, the team mustered the greatest campaign so far, sneaking into the World Cup Proper, defeating the Royal Kingdom of Québec in the Round of Sixteen, and defeating Cosumar 3-2 in extra time with Gabriella Antonio playing keeper for overtime. Though the team lost rather badly to the Northern Sunrise Islands and then lost the third place game to San José Guayabal in penalty kicks, it was definitely the tournament that put the Chromatiks on the map.

In World Cup 76, with the Revolution in full swing, the team made it to the Round of Sixteen before losing to Barunia. Then, Amos announced she would be stepping away due to how important the team had become to the nation's politics. In her farewell tour, AOCAF 52, the team made it to the final before losing to Krytenia in an embarrassing fashion.

Silian Parker era

It was then that Parker was asked to take over the team. His first time around, in World Cup 77, the Chromatiks made it to the Group Stage before crashing out. This made World Cup 78 even more important, but the team redeemed themselves by making it to the Quarterfinals, defeating Valladares in the Round of Sixteen, before losing to future champions Electrum in the Quarterfinals. This has put Parker back into the CFF's good graces.

The 79 Qualifying Cycle has been full of challenges, especially the hospitalization of Mia Ria and the first loss of qualifying in two cycles. That being said, the Chromatiks did qualify atop their group, and maintained a top seed in the world. The team continued to advance to the Round of Sixteen before losing out to Farfadillis.

There is a positive vibe around the Chromatik squad after one of the best periods of time in the team's history: An AOCAF title won in Equestrian States followed by a second place finish at the last Di Bradini Cup has really ramped up expectations in the nation. With Tihon bringing in results from the club competition front, anything less than a Quarterfinals finish would be considered a disaster. Parker is nearing a hundred matches managed; only a World Cup title awaits.

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MANAGEMENT

MANAGER
Silian Parker, 56 WC Record: 50-6-8 Overall Record: 64-11-15
A season after leading the Pùr Riders to the then-League Chromatiks title - led by the enigmatic Carrie Mason - Parker stepped into the role vacated by Lisa Amos, who was just done with politics but couldn't stay away from it due to the role that the Chromatik National Team had played in the Rainbow Revolution. Since then, Parker has continued the team's reputation as a world powerhouse, and now, he is entering his third cycle - which will make him the longest tenured Manager in Chromatik history, as both Cortes and Amos had two cycles apiece. Ever the tactical genius who is not shy from doing anything that could easily be considered controversial from a tactical standpoint, his latest was to convert Jazmin Dragana into an occasional left midfielder. Although there are concerns that his wild managing style might be taking a toll, the unapologetic Parker hasn't apologized a single time. Coming off of a AOCAF title, Parker's genius has come to fruition, and his ultimate goal awaits him.

ASSISTANT MANAGER
Jane Williamson, 47
After Didier Jacques was whisked away to try to stop the hemorrhaging in the Chromatik U-21 team, the CFF went abroad to nab his replacement. Enter one Jane Williamson, whose job will be to be the liaison between the players and Parker. One of the drawbacks of Silian is that he is very eccentric and can be considered cold, shy and aloof; Willimson will try to be the messenger between the players and the Manager. Although at first, the players were a bit put off by the fact that a foreigner had been tasked for this job, and that Williamsen had been an Eastfielder international, they've grown to appreciate her direct, confrontational style and no-nonsense attitude in wanting to know the truth and none of the fluffy flakes around it. She has earned the players' trust, and with that, the team seems to be more coordinated than ever before - a huge step forward if they are to dream of lifting hardware for the first time.

TEAM PHYSICIAN
Zoe "Z" Benne, 31
In an attempt to start providing the athletes that represent their country with more of the amenities that should be available, the CFF has assigned a Team Doctor for the first time. It's hard to fathom that the team had, up to this point, relied on medical personnel that were present at the stadiums that they had been in. After graduating summa cum laude from Chromatik City College University with a degree in Sports Physiology, Zoe, affectionately called "Z" by her peers, worked at the Capitalizt Dome until the CFF came calling. Strikingly beautiful and fit, nobody would question her if she put on the uniform herself and went out on the pitch; her physique definitely belong out there. Smart, calculating, and personable, there were actually some concerns about her becoming a visual distraction to the players, which were shot down quickly by her professionalism and integrity. That being said, the Chromatik locker room will be... a bit more spicy than before. The players have done an admirable job of keeping things professional between them, which has allowed her to perform her duties without a problem. It is hard to believe that the team didn't have a physio for a long time.

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Records:
Italics indicate still active

Most Caps:
Luuk Aart - 146
Rachel Hellion - 140
Meagan Kelly - 138
Erika Morningstar - 134
Zlastica Ellen - 127
Gabriella Antonio - 125
Trenn Rien - 111
Lucjusz Stef - 106
Keira Andisori - 102
Sandra Sybill - 101
Player with under 100 caps not listed

Most Goals:
Keira Andisori - 80
Kaytlyn Victoriane - 45
Gabriella Antonio - 43
Trenn Rien - 28
Ki Niro - 28
Rachel Hellion - 24
Meagan Kelly - 20
Players with under 20 goals not listed

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PLAYERS
Players numbered 1-11 starters.

GOALKEEPERS
1. Jillian NIER, 29 | Pelethas United | 6 ft 1 in | Caps: 59 Goals Allowed: 74
12. Mia RIA, 24 | Golden Eagles | 5 ft 10 in | Caps: 31 Goals Allowed: 35
23. Nika JUSTUS, 33 | Felswyr Frost | 6 ft 2 in | Caps: 4 Goals Allowed: 4
32. Sherlyn JOY, 32 | Tihon Tide | 5 ft 11 in | Goals: 7 Goals Allowed: 10
39. Nova WILLIAMS, 24 | Eyrods Jungle Cats | 6 ft 7 in | Goals: 2 Goals Allowed: 2

Jillian Nier is the starter for the team, but might have some competition - Mia Ria has just won an AOCAF and look poised to get even better. Justus is the tallest of the bunch, and uses his length extensively, while Joy is more of a pure shot stopper. Nova Williams is an up-and-coming keeper who had the best domestic season in the Second Division. Although there are other keepers in the Chromatik League who might be better than her, she has youth on her side. Williams has a reputation of coming through in the clutch and being someone who is easy to work with. Between Justus, Joy, and Williams, there's enough to keep Ria and Nier fresh.

RIGHT BACKS
2. Erika MORNINGSTAR, 32 | Sabrefell Athletic | 6 ft | Caps: 134 Goals: 2
13. Olivia AN, 31 | Chromatik Capitalizt | 5 ft 11 in | Caps: 6
24. Aiofe RUTH, 29 | Myana Islanders | 6 ft 4 in| Uncapped
33. Zheide MCBEE, 24 | Raikennax Charge | 6 ft 4 in | Caps: 3

Morningstar might be over thirty, but she's still solid for a couple more years at least. Olivia An is a sure leader and physical presence; Aoife Ruth has emerged as a pacing right back, and Zheide McBee is an aerial specialist.

CENTER BACKS
3. Luuk AART, 31 | Lonngeylin Coast | 6 ft 4 in | Caps: 146 Goals: 4
14. Lucjusz STEF, 34 | Mar Sara FC | 6 ft 2 in | Caps: 106 Goals: 3
25. Yeri IBEX, 27 | Baskita FC | 6 ft 1 in | Uncapped
34. Henri DE AEA, 18 | Holdenberg | 6 ft 7 in | Uncapped

It's hard to believe how Luuk Aart started off, controversy and all; he's grown to be a capable leader, a capable player, and even stopped himself from being bitter over it all. On the field, his greatest strength remains his dogged nature to chase after every ball. Lucjusz Stef is prospering in Mar Sara, living the dream of a Chromatik playing in Valanora, having won the player of the year in the recent season. Yeri Ibex's rise to prominence in Pasarga has been a ridiculously grand story, and Henri de Aea is the youngster who will be the face of Chromatika in the years to come.

LEFT BACKS
4. Aysu DAMJANA, 31 | Vermillion Rage | 6 ft 7 in | Caps: 57
44. Valence ILYA, 23 | Eastweald | 6 ft 5 in | Uncapped
38. Cierra ANDERSON, 22 | Golden Eagles | 5 ft 4 in | Caps: 4
35. Miles AUSTIC, 24 | Chromatik Capitalizt | 6 ft 2 in | Uncapped

h, the beanstalks. To play this position for the Chromatiks is to be tall. Ellen's retirement has left Damjana as the pacer who isn't afraid of getting her hands dirty. Cierra Anderson breaks the mold and can bring a chase of pace with her jumping and crossing skills, while Valence Ilya - Severin's cousin - is a tall, coachable lad who is starting to get things together. Miles Austic is a bit more of a project, but his prospect is large. With Ilya, Anderson, and Austic, the future for Chromatks in this position is rather bright.

RIGHT MIDFIELDERS
5. Molly THORBEN, 23 | Stein-los Turkish | 5 ft 10 in | Caps: 16 Goals: 1
16. Meagan KELLY, 34 | Cedina Beach AFC | 5 ft 4 in | Caps: 138 Goals: 20
27. Trenn RIEN. 30 | Avenida Leal | 6 ft 3 in | Caps: 111 Goals: 28
36. Laure ETIENNE, 28 | Anomalies Football Club | 5 ft 11 | Caps: 21 Goals: 2
40. Whitney KELLY, 23 | Port Patrick United | 5 ft 11 in | Caps: 7 Goals: 3
43. Sasha KRISTINE, 27 | Tihon Tide | 5 ft 10 in | Uncapped

It is time that Molly Thorben takes over the starting position, allowing Meagan Kelly to be an impact sub. Meagan Kelly slowing down a little bit, she still works tirelessly. Laure Etienne will once again be on the reserves list, providing a steady rate of play and quick wit that leads to fast decision making, while Trenn Rien will now be a right midfielder/striker that comes in to be the set up artist. Whitney Kelly also has the pace and speed to play the far wide position. Sasha Kristine brings up the rear, having been one of the solid cogs of the Tihon machine - neither spectacular nor flashy but a contributor nonetheless. The position that traditionally brings the pace, with Kelly hitting the tender age of thirty-four, it may be evolving into a more possession-based position instead.

CENTRAL MIDFIELDERS
6. Alyss MONTAGUE, 30 | Brinesmouth | 5 ft 5 in | Caps: 82 Goals: 13
7. Sandra SYBILL, 32 | Real Azuris | 5 ft 11 in | Caps: 101 Goals: 14
8. Rachel HELLION, 31 | Handon United | 6 ft 6 in | Caps: 140 Goals: 24
17. Hermaeus MORA, 21 | Chromatik Capitalizt | 5 ft 10 in | Caps: 16 Goals: 1
18. Mimi KUZAMI, 23 | Cedina Beach AFC | 5 ft 2 in | Caps: 10 Goals: 3
19. Enigma ARMAGEDDON, 20 | Hoventon & Corlington Town | 6 ft 2 in | Uncapped
28. Drew LIMONES, 24 | Myana Islanders | 6 ft 1 in | Uncapped
29. Indira HAXON, 23 | Lhor Orcas | 5 ft 9 in | Uncapped

This is Parker's genius - to use all three of his veteran midfielders at the same time. Up top, Alyss Montague, her consistent pace and willingness to learn allowed her to shift from right to central midfielder and become a key piece of the team. Sandra Sybill continues contribute solid minutes for Real Azuris, having won multiple Team of the Year awards. Quality shooting and experience is what she brings. Rachel Hellion at Handon United brings up the tail end of the trio, a set piece artist. Hermaeus Mora is a promising young player who is willing to take risks and play further up the field; Mimi Kuazmi is blazing fast, really small, and really feisty, a player out of Meagan Kelly's school of play. Enigma Armageddon is the one-eyed leader of the U-21 squad who is a field general; Drew Limones and Indira Haxon are the youngsters of two Chromatik League squads. Drew is a defensive sort while Indira likes to take potshots.

LEFT MIDFIELDERS
9. Jazmin DRAGANA, 28 | Brinemouth | 5 ft 11 in | Caps: 63 Goals: 15
20. Ki NIRO, 31 | Cassandra City | 5 ft 10 in | Caps: 72 Goals: 28
30. Xi XE, 26 | Mâ Âlâmëómë | Caps: 14 Goals: 10
37. Carrol LIAM, 30 | Farrenton Athletic | 6 ft | Caps: 99 Goals: 5
41. Ga-yeong HAN, 22 | Titanderth | 5 ft 3 in | Caps: 10
44. Andréa CROIX-PIERRE, 20 | Whitehaven Triumph | 6 ft 7 in | Uncapped

Jazmin Dragana is really a winger, playing midfielder. It was her ability to move up and down the sidelines and both attack and defend that allowed Parker to take liberties with her position. Carrol Liam - the one she replaced - is getting a bit more help when it came down to his mental crutches, but is not up to the standard of play that Dragana brings. Ga-yeong Han is, like Mimi Kuazmi, someone who is built like Meagan Kelly - small, fast, quick, and playing with a chip on her shoulder. She needs somewhere else to grow. Ki Niro is flexible, having played right wing before as well; she fits the bill of the team in being speedy and asking questions later. One Xi Xe, a promising player who has shown her worth in both Alnio and in the Eagle's Cup, has become a key contributor in Farfadillis. Croix-Pierre is a ways out but a bright future for the Chromatik squad, knowing how to use both feet and head.

STRIKERS
10. Keira ANDISORI, 27 | Starling | 5 ft 3 in | Caps: 102 Goals: 80
11. Kaytlyn VICTORIANE, 24 | Lammerton | 5 ft 8 in | Caps: 67 Goals: 45
21. Olimpia VIDAL, 22 Cazadores Cathair | 5 ft 5 in | Caps: 4 Goals: 2
22. Miranda "Lightning" GAIL, 24 | Southfell United | 5 ft 1 in | Caps: 10 Goals: 3
31. Rowena SIERRA, 23 | Violence Chariots | 5 ft 7 in | Caps: 5 Goals: 3
38. Beaunia ANDISORI, 23 | Rozelle United | 5 ft 2 in | Caps: 1
42. Victorina BIRD, 24 | Myana Islanders | 5 ft 10 in | Uncapped

It was ridiculously hard to arrive at just seven names for this list. Keira Andisori has just had her best season at Starling, and is inching towards the 100 goal threshold for the first time in Chromatik history. Kaytlyn Victoriane was the player of the year in Schottia. That is enough said. Olimpia Vidal's journey to Cazadores Cathair has placed him squarely on the map, while Gail's speed and Sierra's candor land them spots. The younger Andisori is coming into focus herself, and Victorina Bird's tireless work ethic makes all the difference.

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STRATEGY
Parker has shifted to a 3-5-2, using two strikers and five mids, and having Dragana and Thorben play further up front with the three center mids further back. This was prompted by the prowess of Montague at Brinesmouth, Sybill at Real Azuris, and Hellion at Handon United. Though it does mean that the likes of Xi Xe, Ki Niro, and Trenn Rien won't get as many starts, the squad will likely fare well enough in the transition, having deployed it in key moments in the past.

Set Piece Taker: Rachel Hellion, Hermaeus Mora.
Most Likely to Commit a Foul: Sandra Sybill, Aysu Damjana.

[Dalmat]

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Roster

Coach
Marujin Đevad
Đevad is an up-tight tactician with a keen eye for recognising talent in players. His greatest strength is that he can get the players to play a precise game of football just like he imagined it. He can be very thoughtful, but sometimes stiff and not so aggressive. Either way, the players have a great, deep bond with Đevad which is vital for team spirit.

Formation
4-3-3

First Team

GK - Igor Nikašin (CPT)
LB - Lujo Kapulin
CB - Lujo Kadija
CB - Lijan Androšić
RB/RWB - Brdžan Šumarov
LM - Velebo Kajor
CM - Sombra Glutić
RM - Bujo Baleta
LW - Martin Beriloy
ST - Loshtyh Dinor
RW - Malteese Franks

Substitutions

GK - Garlino Mafiani
ST - Sutro Maleze
RW - Choban Barilik
CM - Selanor Bever
CB - Northen Brikich
LB - Ludar Petorich[/spoiler]

The Dalmatian team is very versatile and can adapt to many playstiles. Their game is balanced, dependant on the string midfield. The midfield is occupied by Dalmat's finest players from Platz City FC and Zarat Sportivo - Kajor, Glutić and Baleta. Kajor and Baleta both keep the flow of the game from the left and right sides of the pitch while Glutić plays both a defensive and an offensive role, being capable to penetrate the opposing midfield and keeping the role of CDM, assisting the back. Their playstyle is vastly different from other midfielder playstyles because of the many positions they take during the duration of the game. The fact that these three key players back both ends of the pitch is am example of Đevad's brilliant tactics. The goalkeeper, Igor Nikašin is a tall player, his strong suit being defending long balls. He also has a tendancy to run to the field when in a 1on1 situation. The defence is solid, made up of 4 mediocre defenders coming from various clubs that hold the middle positions in the table in Dalmat's domestic league. They usually spread when the opponent gets the ball close to the goal so the three midfielders can cover the space between them. The attack is efficiant enough to get the job done after getting the ball from the midfield. Between Beriloy, Franks and Dinor, Dinor is the star that stands out. He's a capable goalgetter who likes to preform various dribbles and skills.


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Rally Stadium, home of Platz FC



Achievements : Bronze in 67th BoF

[Cosumar]

Cosumar National Team
World Cup 80

National Information

Name: The Fiefdom of Cosumar

Government: Cosumar is divided into 21 'Fiefs' (ancient jurisdictions of power) that now function as provinces. Our government is executive constitutional monarchy, which means the crown does wield significant governing power but is limited therein by a constitution. Cosumarite society believes strongly in complete freedoms and respect for all sentient beings, advancement of science (especially space exploration) and conservation of nature. Cosumar has the highest HDI in AO according to WA Census, and is in the Top 1% of the world's Most Cultured and Intelligent. King James II has continued the tradition of encouraging technological progress and immigration while simultaneously maintaining our diverse natural features and local culture.

Region: Atlantian Oceania (Northeast)

Nicknames: Vanquishers (since WC 72) or, traditionally, Azure Dragons

Stadium: Farris Crowley Memorial World Cup Stadium at The Royal Palace (capacity 105,000)

The shiny behemoth was built specifically to host the World Cup 78 Final. Mouthful of a name aside (most just call it "Crowley Memorial"), the stadium is a beacon of Cosumarite efficiency. Sleek and simple in design, bathed in gold to match the King's decadent residential palace just a block away. The regular tenants are the club King James owns: four-time HL champions OAS Royal FC. It is named after Farris Crowley, who managed the national team for ~40 years, took Cosumar to its first seven World Cups and died just before its completion.

Ramusok itself? It's the capital city. Home of the royal family, King's Congress and 14 million others. Epicenter of historic dynasties. Bastion of knowledge and creativity. Young and eccentric, yet clean and elegant. Ramusok is our crown jewel, the pinnacle of 1000 years of Cosumarite civilization. Centuries-old libraries & museums everywhere. Yet Ramusok also boasts stunning modern architecture, coexisting with ancient in harmonic balance. Nightlife is extravagant thanks to a diverse and "hip" population (Ramusok Capital University contributes). Make sure to catch some live music - there are venues dedicated to genres ranging from black metal to indie folk to avant-garde jazz. People and species of all kinds congregate here, though Ramusok does retain a strong Swedish component leftover from the Albertsson dynasty (evident in many place names). Pleasantly moderate for much of the year, though there are four distinct seasons.

FA: Fiefdom Soccer Federation (FSF). Headqurtered in Kaldukosic. President Tomás Navarro (86).


Team History

Snapshot: Cosumar made its international debut in World Cup 51 and Finals debut in World Cup 54. In World Cup 73, new manager Gethin Ramsey built on momentum from winning the preceding Cup of Harmony to qualify Cosumar for the first time since World Cup 62, ending a miserable 20-year drought. Since, the Vanquishers have advanced to seven consecutive WC knockout rounds and four Quarterfinals. With the program reestablished as a contender and with additional pride from being recent AOCAF and Eagle's Cup champions, expectations are higher than ever. A first ever trip to the semifinals is the goal.

Expanded History: Cosumar qualified for six consecutive World Cups (54-59) in its original "golden age", going out twice in the group stage and then four times in the Round of 16. After World Cup 59, Cosumar reached its peak ranking of #7. The National Team began a gradual decline in World Cups 60 & 61, in which they were eliminated in the Qualification Playoffs despite strong campaigns. They would qualify once again for World Cup 62, but the downward trajectory had already set in. World Cups 64-66 were particularly bleak and once-elite ranking dipped as low as the 80s. But the FSF stuck with Farris Crowley, manager since WC54, and Cosumar re-emerged as a force to be reckoned with around WC 68. A marvelous crop of talent (Sur Arora, Alexander Pearce, etc.) now lovingly referred to as the "Renaissance Generation" started to restore former honor to the Dragonshirt. They led increasingly competitive Qualifying and Cup of Harmony campaigns...though never did manage to return to the biggest stage. The generation's swansong ended up being 3rd place at Cup of Harmony 62. The next Qualifying, WC 72, was a rough transition and threatened to erase all the momentum. It was a disaster. The worst campaign since Cosumar's WC51 debut. Eight draws against low-ranked sides. Crowley was finally sacked after 40 years. Nephara legend Gethin Ramsey arrived and salvaged Cosumar's ranking by winning the subsequent Cup of Harmony. Ramsey continued his good work, leading his "Vanquishers" to five consecutive World Cup Finals (73-77), including our best-ever finish (QFs) thrice. The Cosumarite game grew more in Ramsey's wake. For the first time, Cosumar won the right to host (WC78) and new manager Alexander Pearce led the team, once again, to the Quarterfinals. With a talent pool deeper than ever, he was subsequently able to break Cosumar's curse in regional competition by winning AOCAF LIV, as well as the Eagle's Cup. With these trophies under our belt, the only thing left is to finally make a World Cup semifinal. Cosumar were eliminated in the Round of 16 of WC 79, Pearce's first normal cycle in charge. Optimism is high after another promising AOCAF (3rd).

Recent Results:
World Cup 76 Qualifying: 1st place in Group 9 (8-4-0)
World Cup 76: 2nd in Group H (1-2-0), eliminated by Chromatika in Quarterfinals
AOCAF 52: 3rd in Group Y (1-1-2), eliminated by Audioslavia in Ro16

World Cup 77 Qualifying: 2nd in Group 11 (13-4-1)
World Cup 77: 2nd in Group F (1-2-0), eliminated by Quebec in Ro16
AOCAF 53: 2nd in Island Group (4-1-1), eliminated in Play-in Round

World Cup 78 Qualifying: Host Exemption
World Cup 78: 2nd in Group A (1-2-0), eliminated by Schottia in Quarterfinals
AOCAF 54: 1st in Group 1 (4-2-1), Champions
Eagle's Cup VII: 1st in Group B (5-3-1), Champions

World Cup 79 Qualifying: 1st in Group 9 (13-2-3)
World Cup 79: 1st in Group A (1-1-1), eliminated by Pasarga in Ro16
AOCAF 55: 1st in Group D (6-0-1), 3rd Place

Records:
All-time Record: 380-142-183

First International Match: Cosumar 0-0 Krytenia (World Cup 51 Qualifiers MD1)
First win: Cosumar 4-3 The Ursine Northlands (World Cup 51 Qualifiers MD3)
First World Cup match: Akbarabad 3-0 Cosumar (World Cup 54, MD1)
First World Cup win: Cosumar 2-1 Al Mumtaz (World Cup 55, MD2)

Largest win: Hladio Huggers 0-7 Cosumar (World Cup 57 Qualifiers, MD12)
Largest defeat: Cosumar 0-9 Valanora (World Cup 55 Qualifiers, MD11)

Most glorious moments:
Cosumar 1-0 Cotdelapoms - Cup of Harmony 45 3rd Place Playoff - Late Rikki Varshney winner for our first medal.
Cosumar 4-0 Haginonia - World Cup 54 Interzonal - Showdown on the final day of Qualifying with both sides' first World Cup berth at stake.
Cosumar 1-0 Sarzonia - World Cup 57 MD3 - Cosumar advances to its first Round of 16 at Sarzonia's expense.
Cosumar 7-3 Kagdazka & Pazhujebu - World Cup 60 Qual. Playoff - Revenge against K&P for ousting us on penalties in the Round of 16 last WC.
Cosumar 5-1 The Sarian - Cup of Harmony 64 Final - Ramsey's newly-christened "Vanquishers" propel Cosumar to a first WCC title.
Valanora 2–2 Cosumar (3–3 AET) (7–8 pen.) - World Cup 73 Ro16 - After splitting the series in group play, we triumphed over the Elves to claim our first Quarterfinal.
Cosumar 2-2 Eshan (2-2 AET) (6-5 pen.) - AOCAF LIV Final - We won an elusive regional trophy with another helping of late drama after three consecutive extra time games.

Most heartbreaking moments:
Cosumar 1-1 (1-1 AET, 3-4 PKs) Churchma - Cup of Harmony 45 Semifinal - Losing on penalties hurts, especially when it's to your first rival deep in a tourney.
Cosumar 0-3 Sorthern Northland - World Cup 55 MD3 - It came down to this for our first Ro16, and we got our asses kicked.
Cosumar 2-4 Sorthern Northland - World Cup 56 Ro16 - We finally make it to the knockout rounds just to be humbled by these guys again.
Cosumar 1-4 Jeru FC - World Cup 57 Ro16 - Another drubbing to fall short of Quarterfinals. This team had such potential...
Cosumar 0-4 The Babbage Islands - World Cup 58 Ro16 - New Cup, same story. Cosumar fall apart in the knockouts.
Cosumar 3-3 (3-3 AET, 2-4 PKs) Kagdazka & Pazhujebu - World Cup 59 Ro16 - THE match that haunts the dreams of every Cosumarite to this day. We'd rolled through our Qualifying and WC groups completely undefeated. It was a historic Cosumarite team, destined for new heights. We led the Urchins 3-0 late. The Ro16 curse seemed broken - celebrations had begun. But Chalia Sajid scored an unlikely hat trick in final 15 minutes. In the eventual shootout, we choked - missing the target twice. Numbing. Many wondered if Cosumar would EVER recover. It took nearly 30 years.
Cosumar 0-0 (0-2 AET) Unified Sunrise Islands - World Cup 75 Quarterfinal - Sunk by a Stabb ET brace on the brink of sealing the chance to play for a WC medal for the first time.
Cosumar 2-2 (2-3 AET) Chromatika - World Cup 76 Quarterfinal - Agonizingly close to semifinals again. We gave up two leads and fell in ET despite Chromatika going down to ten men and infamously moving a star attacker to goalkeeper in desperation. This match made Chromatika our biggest rivals today.

Most Goals: 104 - Sur Arora (WC 63-72)
Most Assists: 77 - Irvinn Rincon (WC 51-56)
Most Caps: 223 - Jakk Winterfyll (WC 70-80)

Cap/goal tallies and more records HERE

Team Information

Style Modifier: +3

Post-WC78 Ranking: #14 (KPB 34.36)

Formation: 4-3-1-2
In his third cycle, Alexander Pearce will continue the more attacking approach initiated in the victorious AOCAF LIV with a wide 4-3-1-2 that is essentially a wide 4-4-2 but with one center mid slid up full-time as a true #10 behind the other two. Filling that crucial role is young superstar Isla Sibučić, who has already won the SPL Player of the Year and Golden Boot. Pearce crafted this formation around the wunderkind he himself unearthed, maximizing her unique talents as he did at Cornellians.

Tactical Breakdown: The play flows somewhat narrow through this formation, with most chances being worked through the center rather than just channeling it wide and pumping in crosses as we often did under Ramsey. This is ideal because of Sibučić's instincts pulling strings, and because top strikers Valgard and Targaryen are much better finishers with their feet than heads, although VZR and Ruhl are strong in the air. When the ball is won in the defensive half, the immediate outlet is usually Stig Söderquist in the middle instead of always finding the wingers like we traditionally did. LM Serafino covers crazy ground and can also materialize in the middle to receive an outlet before drifting back out left. The three-man midfield can then combine laterally with each other or find one of the three attacking players ahead of them. When they play directly to Targaryen or whomever up top, that sets up the magic situation... the striker can play to the feet of Sibucic 20 meters from goal, then make a cutting run on goal to receive a ball back in or create space for the other striker. If defenses crowd the CAM in response, that's when we can involve the side mids and flex some width. This formation does, however, place a lot of strain on the LM and RM. They need to provide service in the final third, but then get back and squeeze narrower as the first line of pressure in the case of an opposition counter. Fortunately, work rate is a particular strength of Serafino and Bryger Tidesson. In essence, the up the spine style funnels the opposing team into the center of park, which makes the wide players all the more dangerous when the play does finally call for them. “Funneling” forces the opponents to play narrow as well and makes it easier to defend them if it's not their usual style.

Note on Vloo: Of the 40 in the Qualifying pool, 38 are standard humans. The others (defender Bacary Na'Kale and keeper Shjegrzh Na’Kefir) are of the Vloo people (homo cosumarensis), a humanoid race native to Cosumar. Vloo are, on average, two inches taller than humans, and must use different footwear and handwear. Vloo have a pale-blue tint to their skin, two small black horns protruding from their foreheads, and spiky spines visible on the back of their neck. They are distinguished by their surnames, which typically begin with clan prefixes Na', Va' or Vu'. Since World Cup 51, there has usually been at least one Vloo player in the squad, but never more than four.



Kit

HOME - AWAY

Designed by Meski Sports of Red Blackiland for the World Cup 75 cycle, our WCC 50th anniversary. The design was applauded for improving on the brilliant Meski kits that served us from WC 71-74, while staying true to the spirit of the beloved 54-69 classic kit. Both home and away use the national colors and famous Cosumarite Azure Dragon. The goalkeeper kit hints at the royal family's colors: Green and Gold.




40-Man Qualifying Pool

Alexander Pearce has named a pool of 40 players from which he will draw throughout Qualifying. Each is hoping to impress and earn their spot in EqueStar. That said, there's still a first-choice XI (in blue) that represent the most likely to play in the biggest matches of Qualifying. Expect more rotation against lower-ranked opponents.

EDIT: After qualifying, Pearce narrowed to his final 23 for the main event. 17 players have been crossed from the list below, which now reflects the final World Cup roster.

GK 	Shjegrzh Na’Kefir	26m	Handon United	        [SCT]
GK 	Jakk Winterfyll	        38m	Kingsgrove        	[BRE]
GK 	Esteban Hernandez	35m     Eastweald	        [COS]
GK 	Vance Commerford	28m	Violence Chariots	[NPH]
LB	Bacary Na’Kale		29m	Mâ Âlâmëómë 		[FFD]
LB	Berk Lechjakr		25m	Ausharmuj Marusi 	[FFD]
LB	Kendrex Engram		25m	Mallox 	                [COS]
CB 	Peter Svensson		33m	AFC Treason 		[NPH]
CB      Torbjörn Jorgensen	30m	Raynor City United	[VAL]
CB      Kurt Wolff      	26m	Real Azuris 	        [COS]
CB      Corella da Silva      	29f	Raynor City United 	[VAL]
CB	Taddeo Loredan          33m     Starling             	[NPH]
CB      Horatius Chaumancer	21m	Centralis Heart		[ETM]
RB	Tevreness Bale	        26m   	Tanrısal 		[PAS]
RB	Ville Pakkanen	        27m   	Newrook City 	        [NPH]
RB	Vara Swan	        29f   	Crawford City FC 	[COS]
DM	Peter Marshall          30m	Crawford City FC 	[COS]
DM	Ivan Hemeyer            26m	Southfell United 	[NPH]
CM	Stig Söderquist	        29m	Brinemouth 	        [NPH]
CM	Robard Horvat   	30m	Lammerton 	        [SCT]
CM	Warren Royannais   	30m	Longgeylin Coast	[VIL]
CM	Kai-Kai Mokumdarian   	21m	San Marco Storm	        [PCR]
CM	Mina Mordini   	        31f	Eastweald	        [COS]
LM	Bellerophon Serafino	29m	Cassandra City   	[COS]
LM      Tamer Yilmaz		31m 	Marinos Metropolis	[VLD]
LM      Lorelei Neptune		25f	AFC Treason		[NPH]
LM      Mehmet Curwyk		23m 	Port Sebastian	        [SCT]
RM	Bryger Tidesson	        23m	Real Azuris        	[COS]
RM	Kit Kvanderwyk        	33m	Northern Union		[BRE]
RM	Hakki Ojala        	25m	Sabrefell Athletic      [NPH]
AM	Isla Sibučić		23f	Cornellians       	[SCH]
AM	Alora Heher       	30f	Rozelle           	[BRE]
AM	Saltorius Splitt       	26m	Pelethas United      	[COS]
ST	Romikk Valgard       	28m	Ulsa                    [EUR]
ST	Ragnar Targaryen 	29m	CA Paulinthal    	[PAS]
ST	Vega Zeale-Riddick  	25f	Cassandra City	        [COS]
ST	Airik Ruhl       	27m	Crisisbless             [NPH]
ST	Kathryn Kvanderwyk	30f	Cornellians		[SCT]
ST	Nacho Bérdoon  	        28m	Raynor City United	[VAL]
ST	Sen Marsteller  	24f	OAS Royal FC	        [COS]

First-Choice Starting XI

Goalkeeper - Shjegrzh Na’Kefir - 26 - Handon United
This catlike Vloo became Keenan Athletic's first-choice goalkeeper at age 18 - a rare feat for this position . In the years since, he has accomplished a lot. He guided the Checkers to promotion, top half of the Härlighet Ligan and even the SBCC Final with his nimble leaps and strong hands. Then, he earned a move to the Schottic champions and continued his strong performances in the SPL and Champions' Cup. Already being discussed as the best Vloo goalkeeper ever, Na'Kefir has (for now) won the race to replace Jakk Winterfyll as Cosumar's #1. These Quals will be a testing ground for Pearce to further feel him out. Just don't mispronounce his first name. He hates it when people do that and is prone to slapping offenders... even teammates in the middle of a match...

Left Back - Bacary Na'Kale - 29 - Mâ Âlâmëómë
After cracking Cassandra City's XI on his 18th birthday and outshining established players, Na'Kale became the subject of a sudden rainfall of foreign bids. Mâ Âlâmëómë landed his services and the Vloo further surprised by winning their first-choice left back spot in record time. At 19. Na'Kale has since played almost every minute of the last decade for the renowned club, helping them to Farf Liga titles and a Champions' Cup Final. His rise to club stardom has been mirrored in the National Team, in which he has registered a crazy amount of assists. Indeed, Na'Kale's calling card is his extraordinary offensive production from the fullback position. Last season, he registered 15 goals for Mâ Âlâmëómë as they reclaimed the title. Na'Kale's pace helps with that, but it is his intrinsic understanding of positioning and timing that, when combined with his athleticism and touch, makes him so unique. In with a shout as the most complete Cosumarite player right now.

Center Back - Peter Svensson - 33 - CAPTAIN - AFC Treason
The heart and soul of the Cosumarite defense since World Cup 74. The entire team looks to Svensson as a leader. A titanic figure for FC Jansberg through the entirety of its LigAnaia tenure and lately for resurgent AFC Treason, Svensson is universally recognized as one of the best defenders in the Premiership and indeed the world. He is a master of interceptions, is as strong as he looks, can dribble and pass out of the back comfortably and, most of all, is an infamous aerial threat on set-pieces. He'll contribute several goals per domestic season with his head. It feels like Svensson has been around forever, but people forget that he was only 19 when he started winning titles for Jansberg - and he was a homegrown standout for the Na'Ilee Mariners before that. People talk about Svensson as if he's ancient ("how is he still so good?"), but having only just turned 33, is actually still in a CB's prime. Peter is nephew of Herrgly Svensson, a famous Cosumarite daredevil known for skydiving out of space stations, and brother of Congressman Erak Svensson.

Center Back - Torbjörn Jorgensen - 30 - Raynor City United
A defender's defender whose mantle holds LigAnaia, Härlighet Ligan and Champions' Cup titles. Tor doesn't offer anything fancy like passes or dribbles, but he's a beast of a physical presence. He defends aggressively and wears his heart on his sleeve, protecting the goal from every cross or shot like his life depends on it. He's deceptively smart though, and controls his aggression intelligently. That mentality helped SC Rinaldi survive and climb in the Vanorian Premiership and saw him named to the league's Best XI every year. Now at legendary Raynor City United, where has anchored the multiverse champions in the back. Jorgensen was developed by Real Azuris' academy, breaking into their XI and being named HL Defender of the Year. At 18. FC Jansberg subsequently added him to their collection of Cosumarite defenders alongside countrymen Soarhaven and Svensson. He won more titles there. When he played in Cosumar, fans of rival teams cruelly called him "pizza-face" because of his bad acne, which he still bears to some extent.

Right Back - Tevreness Bale - 26 - Tanrısal
Rocinante Prep School, Cosumar's most prestigious private youth residency, prides itself on placing its graduates at top clubs around the Multiverse. Due to a strong network in Pasarga, this often includes SuperLiga clubs. Like classmate Ragnar Targaryen, Bale signed with a big Pasargan club after graduating from Rocinante at 17. Also like Ragnar, it took him several years to break into the first team and lock down a starting position, but Bale stayed focused on his goal and eventually succeeded. Bale is a modern wingback: tall with a long, gallant strut and some smooth dribbles to bypass defenders as he floods down the right side. Exquisite delivery on his cross, but still needs to get much better at picking which pass. His one-on-one defending is also suspect at times when isolated, though steadily improving. Lately, Bale has been rewarded for his efforts with increasing recognition from Pasargan media and his first string of NT starts at AOCAF LV.

Left Midfielder - Bellerophon Serafino - 29 - Cassandra City
It's apt that Serafino's parents named him after a pegasus-riding Greek hero. With long legs and galloping stride that rapidly eats ground, he's a true pegasus-like workhorse. Minus the flying. Though he arrives at one end of the pitch from the other so fast that opponents sometimes probably thought he flew. Each season, he breaks his own Härlighet Ligan record for mileage covered, holding Cassandra City's thinly-spread midfield together. He does the same here. Under Pearce, Belle has since cemented his place as one of the most important players for the national team. His unheralded role in delivering Cosumar AOCAF 54 should not go overlooked. The tactics are designed with his ability contribute heavily in all thirds of the pitch and always be in place in time in mind. Serafino's ability on the ball is limited - he won't often beat defenders with skill - but he can flow, move and combine with the best of 'em and whips some nice long balls in. Off the pitch, he's known for his satirical (we hope?) covers of popular rap songs on social media.

Center Midfielder - Stig Söderquist - 29 - Brinemouth
Stig is a sharp box-to-box midfielder. His best role is holding, to cover for and feed a more attack-minded partner. He doesn't do much that pops off the screen, but he does all the little things that help a team succeed. Always finishes with extremely high pass completion and ratio of successful tackles in midfield. He's a native of Azuris who joined Real's "El Faro" academy at age 11 and gradually worked his way up to a starting position for the senior team. With Söderquist efficient beyond his years as the beating pulse behind the curtain in midfield, a Real Azuris dynasty swept the rest of the Harlighet Ligan aside for several trophies (and two UICA titles). As far as tidy midfielders go, Söderquist is a rockstar now. A quietly superb player that any coach would love to have in their side. After a fantastic World Cup 78 on home soil, Söderquist followed Azuris manager Lujendra Mescalin to Brinemouth, where he now shines in arguably the world's best midfield.

Right Midfielder - Bryger Tidesson - 23 - Real Azuris
Ever since he scored in the Champions' Cup at age 16 and started the Cygnus Cup Final at 17, people have been certain of Bryger's destined greatness. With his teenage years now behind him, Tidesson is starting to fulfill that destiny. An everyday starter for Cosumar's highest-ranked club, he put up 16 goals and 9 assists en route to HL PoTY honors in 1011 and followed it up with 14 goals and 12 assists this season despite an underwhelming finish for the club. Tidesson was named the Boldsport Young Galactico a couple years ago --- and it's easy to see why. He has everything you want in a winger. He's fearless, creative, technically and physically gifted and has an eye for goal. He even works hard defensively. The only question is which celebrated 23-year-old will have the better career, him or Isla. The Tidesson train has taken off and, if it continues to accelerate, he'll have the right wing locked down for the next decade.

Central Attacking Playmaker - Isla Sibučić - 23 - Cornellians
Take a look at this name and the one above. Tidesson-Sibučić will likely be Cosumar's creative engine for a long time. Sibučić is a precious little thing, but a gifted playmaker. It's a wonder to watch her small blonde head zip around the pitch and bring a defense to its knees. Sure, she's staggeringly quick, but the main way she makes up for her lack of physical prowess is by simply being a one-in-a-million technical prodigy. Whether it's free kicks, dribbles fit for a circus, you-name-it... she's wondrous with the ball. It's tied to her sock. All of that promise has started translating into on-field production with Schottic giants Cornellians and the results have been beyond their wildest dreams. Sibučić has been a title-winning inspiration for them and scored 25 goals last season! One Golden Boot, please. Hailing from the dark subterranean colony of Fevelo, Sibučić has very pale skin as well as rare purple eyes. She's part of an emerging trend of extraterrestrial-born players making bigger impacts in Cosumarite sport and idolizes former Cosumar captain Paaron Petrov - hitherto the only capped Fevelian.

Striker - Romikk Valgard - 28 - Ulsa
Arguably Cosumar's biggest star since willing us to the AOCAF 54 trophy, Valgard's rate of development has been dizzying. In three seasons after West Gundar scooped the lad up from obscurity, his goal rate increased exponentially. Valgard then announced his ability to the multiverse in WC 77. He became a star before our eyes in six substitute appearances, scoring five late goals (most winners). Instant phenomenon! Many thought Ulsa would be too big a jump, but he found his footing at the Euran superclub thanks to mentor Kris Campbell. He notched double-digit goals his first season. Now a 27-goal man and EFA Golden Boot winner, Valgard has developed the touch, composure, two-footed ability (and ego) of an elite striker. His natural all-around athleticism, meanwhile, was always first-rate. The ego has lessened with the humbling experience of a yearlong injury recovery during the last domestic season. He may be rusty coming into this WC. At 100%, Valgard can thrive finding a window on goal in tight spaces or running into open space with bursting acceleration and finishing in a variety of ways. He's weak in the air for someone of his height though - factored into the narrow tactics. Valgard is the first player from extraterrestrial colony Kalloroda to play for the NT. He also has a thing for bananas.

Striker - Ragnar Targaryen - 29 - CA Paulinthal
Ragnar signed with CA Paulinthal at 17 as a top prospect out of Cosumar's most prestigious private youth residency academy. At 23, he finally broke through as a starter after six years of simmering development. And what a whirlwind year it was! Solidifying himself as part of a lethal attacking trio alongside Valladar Abel Brücke, Ragnar helped will CAP to the Copa de Campeones Final. In subsequent seasons, he would win the SuperLiga with Paulinthal, stepping up to lead the team with insane goal tallies like 32 and 33. He has since been named THE Boldsport Galactico and multiple-time SuperLiga Player of the Year. Being one of the best club strikers going, combined with his chemistry with best friend Valgard, makes him a must-start for Pearce. Targaryen has stellar movement, first touch and hold-up/passing ability. He doesn't have Valgard's sheer pace, but he's a hard runner. And though he's below-average height, Ragnar is sturdily-built and has natural heading ability when he does win the ball in the air. Though he's not a brilliant shooter from distance, he is absolutely clinical in the box with a reputation for finishing from unusual, geometry-defying angles. Off the pitch, Ragnar is heavily into sci-fi/fantasy fandom - a geek at heart. He's also a big fan of his hometown club, Mallox, and plans to return someday.







Remaining Pool

GK - Jakk Winterfyll - 38 - Kingsgrove
Winterfyll is the most decorated keeper and most capped player in Cosumarite history. He already has nine World Cups under his belt and has started every WCC match for Cosumar since World Cup 71. Well, until now. Though still performing at a high level, this cycle his role in the national team will be primarily to mentor the younger keepers and maybe step in for big matches if needed. Winterfyll dominated domestically with Crawford City FC early in his career, setting a record for clean sheets in a season. He then became a mainstay in Apox with Exton FC, blossoming into one of the world's elite goalkeepers. When the ANL folded, he took his talents to the A-League and won New Player of the Year in his debut season in Brenecia. He's now a multiple-time A-League champion and Best XI member. Kingsgrove have been dominant of late with Winterfyll ever-present in the back. He is most known for his seemingly psychic anticipation of where opponents will shoot. Off the pitch, Winterfyll plays several Cosumarite folk instruments like the vevlira or flojagu and is a regular contributor to the annual "Sounds of Ancient Cosumar" compilation CD. Full bio.

GK - Esteban Hernandez - 35 - Eastweald
Hernandez's frame is one no striker wants to see in goal: 6"7, broad shoulders, long arms, enormous hands. Most people that size don't have the coordination to walk and chew gum, let alone take on Farf strikers. But Hernandez is one of those freakish exceptions. If only Winterfyll hadn't been so darn consistent ahead of him all these years. Though his time as #1 never came, Hernandez has been a stellar career back-up for Cosumar. His career started brightly, winning Härlighet Ligan U21 Player of the Year with Morponte Fief in 1001 and nearly taking PoTY too. After a few successful seasons away in Taeshan, he returned to Cosumar and has held down the fort for current champions Eastweald ever since. Perpetually underrated. Fun tidbit: he nearly gave up on his professional soccer career at age 18 to go to culinary school instead.

GK - Vance Commerford - 28 - Violence Chariots
After saving many poor Versiaville teams and starting for Cosumar at the U23 and U21 levels, Commerford has always been seen as a natural future successor for Jakk Winterfyll. Na'Kefir kind of came out of nowhere to beat him to the punch, but the solid career Commerford's having shouldn't be overlooked. Since leaving Versiaville, he has really come into his own for Violence Chariots and wouldn't be a bad choice to start in goal at all. He certainly isn't afraid of taking control, always barking loud instructions at his defenders and charging out to clear danger head-on.

LB - Berk Lechjakr - 25 - Ausharmuj Marusi
The second-best Cosumarite fullback in Farfadillis! Not a bad thing at all considering who the first one is. Few saw Berk achieving this level when he arrived there out of the collegiate circuit as firstly a physical, hard-nosed defender. He still possesses those traits, but the Farf league has dramatically sharpened his attacking game as well. With his athletic fullback's frame, he gets up and down the pitch and makes good use of his powerful and accurate left boot. He somehow seems to be getting faster by osmosis too.

LB - Kendrex Engram - 25 - Mallox
Athletic left-sided player whose attributes are his work rate and strong, meme-worthy thighs. Hailing from Versiaville, Engram played as an industrious wingback on a Versiaville team that got relegated, but Mallox manager Kennedy Kopenhaver saw the raw prospect's attributes as a a fine piece of clay that could be molded. In a season under Kopenhaver's discipline, Engram matured leaps and bounds and was a key part of Mallox's championship season. He's earned this chance at his first caps. Always wears a gold necklace with the initials of his brother, who was killed in a shooting spree while overseas.

CB - Corella da Silva - 29 - Raynor City United
An elegant defender yet with a bit of scrap to her, Corella has had a late-career breakthrough at Valanora's most famous club and earned her first World Cup appearances in WC79. After playing and winning the Champions' Cup Final last year, she will feel entitled to an even greater role on the team now. Da Silva will try to push club teammate Jorgensen and aging stalwart Svensson for minutes during Qualifying to stake a place on the plane to EqueStar. Made a big impression by giving Romikk Valgard a nasty bruise on a perfectly-timed slide tackle in her first national team training, which the two still joke about.

CB - Taddeo Loredan - 33 - Starling
One of the best defenders in Cosumar for ages, Taddeo was loyal to boyhood club AC Holmenkollen through that time, turning down the deep pockets of Azuris and Cassandra City. After guiding the Cedars to yet another underdog UICA berth at 27, he finally felt like it might be time to try it on a bigger stage. Creed United came calling and Loredan settled in nicely in Nephara, earning another upward move to Starling. At 31, landed on the bench of the Premiership Team of Season as his probable career peak. Still seems to be going strong. Level-headed and excellent positionally, Loredan usually has the lowest card total amongst defenders.

CB - Kurt Wolff - 26 - Real Azuris
At Pelethas United, Wolff was stereotyped as a typical brutish enforcer because of his bulk. And, to be fair, he did dole out his fair share of sore shins. The move to Real Azuris, however, allowed his full set of attributes to shine in a more fluid system. Wolff isn't the best in the air (that's Svensson's job), but he brings a strength, steel and underrated technical nous to the back line that helped Azuris win the Domestic Double in 1011. Seems to have fully earned Pearce's trust and locked down a healthy dose of starts for the foreseeable future. Wolff was finalist for Galactico of the Cycle after World Cup 79 and made the Boldsport XI.

CB - Horatius Chaumancer - 21 - Centralis Heart
Cosumar scouts were already salivating over Chaumancer's muscular frame and fierce mentality as a dominant defender in Sekundar Ligan from age 17. Now that he has had a great DBC, moved to the biggest club in Electrum and ensconced himself as a surefire starter while winning a TLW championship there... there are no more reasons not to start blooding him in. The type of unerringly direct guy who always says what he means and what needs to be said, even when unpopular.

RB - Ville Pakkanen - 27 - Newrook City
Pacy Pakkanen blazed up and down the right for FC Kaldukosic for practically his whole life until age 25. Started out as a traditional right back, but was gradually utilized further and further forward until he basically became a full-fledged winger. Can now play anywhere on the right side. He loved playing in Cosumar's biggest city and the lifestyle that it entailed (he's still a big partier), but FC Kal's repeated near-misses on getting back to the top flight (where he had already impressed as a teenager) eventually pushed him to move in the interests of his career ...To Newrook City, where he has been a core part of their transformation into a UICA contender under Cosumarite Andreu Bartolnicci.

RB - Vara Swan - 29 - Crawford City FC
Vara bided her time at Crawford City, learning behind Pasargan legend Jens Reiniger for several of her prime years. She's now set to reap the rewards. Since taking over his spot full-time in the last few seasons, the Kaldukosic native has earned the trust of Amethyst Fegelein and established herself as one of the most savvy, fluid and skilled attacking fullbacks in Cosumar. She even helped lead CCFC to the Champions' Cup Final and will now receive her first caps as a result. What stands out most is how graceful she is. Like a.... swan.

DM - Peter Marshall - 30 - Crawford City FC
A stocky lad who has always been a dependable Härlighet Ligan midfield workhorse. The simplicity and defensive effectiveness with which he plays have been highlighted in Amethyst Fegelein's new-look CCFC that marched all the way to the CC Final with Marshall at the base of a midfield diamond. Also maintains a soft passing touch. A good option for Pearce to throw on when he needs some more meat in the midfield, someone who will play with tenacity but also smartly and cleanly.

DM - Ivan "Haywire" Hemeyer - 26 - Southfell United
On the other hand, there's Ivan Hemeyer for when he needs a pure wrecking ball. "Haywire" patrols the pitch at breakneck speed: dispossessing and breaking up play with force. Almost certain to get at least one card from persistent fouling, but seldom loses a duel for the ball. Son of a military colonel, Ivan had ADHD and rebelled as a youth. Was shipped off to Rocinante Prep School to harness his energy and teach him discipline. After a brief spell in Mercedini that never took, Hemeyer found the right situation in a scrappy Diamondqueen side and now finds himself in a better midtable situation in Southfell.

LM - Tamer Yilmaz - 31 - Marinos Metropolis
Long on the NT fringe, former FC Kaldukosic product Yilmaz has become a regular over the last two cycles by upping his consistency and becoming a key figure in the Marinos attack. He helped the club reclaim the Liga-1 title and was named Best Midfielder in Valladares last season. He was also a finalist for the award this season. At his absolute peak at this very moment, the former Cosumar U21 player has finally achieved his potential. This World Cup could be a chance for him to truly leave his mark before being supplanted by new blood. A relentlessly technical winger who loves to get into dangerous areas and take on defenders one-on-one.

LM - Lorelei Neptune - 25 - AFC Treason
Culturally Nepharim yet eligible for Cosumar through her dad, Lorelei brings a direct and explosive energy to the left side. She helped Bishop finish top half in her first season as a Premiership starter, and many are expecting even more from her next year with an adjustment season at Treason behind her. With the winger's shoot-first mentality and aggression, she could bring a wonderfully Nepharim dimension that is somewhat lacking in the other options.

LM - Mehmet Curwyk - 23 - Port Sebastian
Along with Olvir Texström who just missed out on the pool, Neptune's main competition for the future at this position. A tricky winger of great intelligence and skill, Curwyk broke out as a teenager with Mallox and matured nicely each season there. His ability to keep possession and allow others to get forward was a big part of Mallox's surprise title two years ago, and in the latest season, he added goals to his game - finishing second only to Alexander Kárpáty on the team with 11. Gets great movement and placement on his shots, generally preferring finesse to power in all aspects of the game. Only drawback is that he's a bit one-footed. He's hoping a big WC80 and debut season at Porty will help him truly "arrive".

CM - Warren Royannais - 30 - Longgeylin Coast
Smooth passer of the ball, great footwork, and a good amount of pace on him as well. Has the work ethic and confidence, but Royannais long lacked the consistency and mental focus of an everyday top-level player, making only sporadic impacts. In the last few years, however, he has been able to sustain it for Cednia Beach AFC and now Vilitan champions Longgeylin Coast. Now considered one of the top players in Vilita, and was an impact sub throughout Cosumar's AOCAF title run. Spent part of his childhood in Vilita, where he was inspired by watching Jungle Strike FC, and returned there after just one breakout season at FC Kaldukosic at age 22. Has a definite Vilitan flair to his game.

CM - Robard Horvat - 30 - Lammerton
An orthodox holding center-mid, Horvat is secure on the ball, an accurate passer and will run endlessly. Since leaving Tamarskand Fief University after just one season in which he won Freshman of the Year, he has been a one-club man at Lammerton, building a nice career for himself in Schottia. The highlight was probably winning MoTM of the most recent Schottic Cup Final. Not the most exciting player, but the big lad makes a decent proxy for Söderquist when needed. The epitome of consistency.

CM - Kai-Kai Mokumdarian - 21 - San Marco Storm
A center mid distinctly unlike the usual Cosumarite mold (see above). Tall, supremely athletic, two-footed, at his best best surging up through the middle with the ball to set things in motion. Has set Port Christopher alight since arriving as a touted prospect from Rexnor Colony, earning honors both domestic and international (Galactico Junior runner-up). One gets the sense he could step in and make a similar impact as a NT starter right now. But Pearce will make him earn his stripes.

CM - Mina Mordini - 31 - Eastweald
Finally winning a title for her lifelong club, Eastweald, has now delivered the elusive thing Mordini yearned for nearly as much: international recognition. A fixture in the Elves' midfield for close to a decade by now, it's about damn time. Her golden left foot sends the silkiest of passes forward and she gets around the pitch to make her presence felt without the ball too. Last season was the best of her career though. She made more direct attacking contributions (9 goals, 13 assists, more taking players on the dribble) as Eastweald steamrolled defenses and was runner-up for Player of the Year. This cycle might be a one-off for her due to age, but she'll look damn good in the Dragonshirt.

RM - Kit Kvanderwyk - 33 - Northern Union
Kvanderwyk is skillful, inventive and intelligent... but lacking the pace of an elite winger. He won't blow past any opponents - he instead uses his cleverness to create space before putting the kinds of balls into the box that strikers dream of. After some time in the desert, fan-favorite Kvanderwyk had an impactful return to the fold with seven goals in World Cup 77 when his mentor from Cornellians took charge. He and Pearce, along with sister Kathryn, were an unstoppable Cosumarite trio in Schottia, leading Cornellians to multiple titles. Kit recently departed, however, taking a leading role at an ascendant Northern Union. His pinpoint crosses and technical prowess saw him voted Cornellians' top player the year before. Kit was originally hyped after cracking their FC Kaldukosic's XI at age 17. At 21, Cassandra City bought him and he helped the Reds win the league, placing in the top five for Player of the Year. But declining club performances after that saw him slide out of NT favor until being rejuvenated under Pearce at Cornellians. Off the pitch, Kvanderwyk is a fan of the Cosumarite heavy metal scene and hosts his own annual music festival: KvanderFest.

RM - Hakki Ojala - 25 - Sabrefell Athletic
An Anglatia NT superstar who recently naturalized as Cosumarite after several productive seasons as a starter at Real Azuris. Härlighet Ligan, Champions' Cup and Cygnus Cup champion. His subsequent move to Sabrefell Athletic was exactly what he needed to force Pearce to call him up. He had a good season for one of Nephara's top teams. Hakki is a very skilled and versatile player who can play anywhere across a midfield at the highest levels. Played most often as a left winger for Real Azuris, as more of a classic winger who can beat people one-on-one rather than a modern passing winger. Despite his intimidating 6"4 size, Hakki is an emotionally sensitive person and who can get distraught if things don't go his way.

CAM - Alora Heher - 30 - Rozelle
For a time, the former Eagle's Cup breakout story turned Rozelle star talked big game about winning back the reins of the Cosumarite attack from Isla Sibucic. Even Alora knows that ain't happening now. Despite winning AOCAF LIV as the starter. Romikk Valgard was the headline-grabbing hero of the title run, but he wouldn't have enjoyed as much space if opponents weren't preoccupied with the feisty Heher. Anyways, she'll now attempt to fend off Saltorius to go to the World Cup as Isla's #2. Alora is quick, nimble and energetic, wearing out defenders with her constant movement. Most impressive though is Heher's eye for the killer pass. She excels threading that final ball between the lines and has a powerful shot. Brenecians know this well. She won A-League Player of the Year last season. Her touch in tight quarters could be a lot cleaner though, and that's been the one thing holding her back from higher levels.

CAM - Saltorius Splitt - 26 - Pelethas United
An unpredictable wild card who can be thrown on for a touch of electricity and unconventional creativity. He sees the game in unique ways and, when he's in the mood, can single-handedly beat an entire defense with his trickery. Saltorius was the driving force behind the great season Pelethas had in 1012, scoring 15 goals and assisting even more as the Miners earned their first Champions' Cup berth. He made supporters forget about the $10m sale of beloved local girl Rowan Varghese to Tihon. To add insult to injury, he now takes Varghese's place in the Qualifying pool after another solid season with 9 goals and double-digit assists. An eccentric and zany personality off the pitch too! His hobbies include historical reenactments, political impressions and card tricks.

ST - Airik Ruhl - 27 - Crisisbless
Ruhl is a monstrous forward, using his godlike body to dominate defenders, yet with a surprisingly delicate technique for his imposing physique. In his first Premiership season, he led Chenoworth to the CC with an impressive 22 goals. Most ever by a Cosumarite in Nephara. Then he repeated it the next season. He's definitely a top striker now, though it hasn't been all smooth sailing at Crisisbless so far. Ruhl's commitment to the game has been questioned in the past. He seemed like he couldn't be arsed to give full effort for boyhood club Morponte Fief or Cosumar U21. The reputation has lingered despite his recent success, though that may be partially due to his name (Clan Ruhl has a long and nefarious history in Cosumar). He's not exactly a favorite of the domestic media either due to his decidedly un-Cosumarite manners and troubling criminal history, which you can read about here. Has trouble getting along with certain teammates.

ST - Vega Zeale-Riddick - 25 - Cassandra City
The woman known as The Princess of the Plains, VZR or even just "V" deserves her nicknames. With 91 goals in four seasons as a starter (including 18 in her first at Cassandra City), Vega has already won her share of accolades. Most notably, she broke Engström's record for goals in a Härlighet Ligan season with 32. Vega will never be a showy technical attacking force, but she is extremely good at what she does. Towering over most players and with springs for legs, she fits the mold of a prototypical target forward. She is a naturally gifted first-time finisher with head or foot. Don't stereotype her though - Vega is very nimble for her height and deceptively clever with the ball under foot in the box. In City's high-press, she has shown she can run and defend too. That said, Alexander Pearce will primarily use her when he wants to adjust to more direct tactics. The public image of VZR is that she's something of a "spoiled princess", but in an endearing way. Off the pitch, she's into fashion design and recently launched her own "VZR" brand in the Cassandra runway circuit.

ST - Kathryn Kvanderwyk - 30 - Cornellians
Surprise, surprise. Alexander Pearce returns to his secret weapon from Cornellians...again. Kathryn is the little sister of winger Kit Kvanderwyk, but she's an individualist who never felt overshadowed by her big bro or the necessity to compare herself to him - even while he was playing with Cassandra City while she was still down in the fifth tier. Now that they're both stars, their play styles contrast beautifully. Whereas Kit is all brains and composure, Kathryn is all pace and heart. She's an energizer rabbit, always bouncing around with a spring in her step. She's not super skilled with the ball, but she knows how to find space and convert good service into goals at a steady clip. She's a bright presence in the dressing room too, bringing loads of character and high spirits. She'll likely be an impact substitute as she was in WC79 Qualifying, entering when her energy can devastate tired defenses. If her and Kit get on the pitch together, they'll have fanboys girls salivating Fiefdomwide.

ST - Ignacio Bérdoon - 28 - Raynor City United
Nacho Bérdoon, Champions' Cup-winning goalscorer. Who saw that coming when he controversially demanded a transfer from Ramusok United after leading them in goals despite it only being with 12? Turns out he knew what he was doing. Now he's one of the top scorers in Valanora and has a shot at a World Cup reactionary critics said would never come. I mean, how do you not call up the dude after that 89th minute stunner? Nacho is somewhat limited by his small physique and lack of burst, but the intelligence of his movement is first-rate and he has become a lethal finisher within a certain range. In other words, he's a pure poacher. Also has enough chops with the ball at his feet to hurt you if you let him.

ST - Sen Marsteller - 24 - OAS Royal FC
A lively attacker who can play centrally or out wide, young Marsteller has captured imaginations over the last couple seasons for OAS Royal FC. She's not world-class at any one thing, but she has good pace, first touch and finishing and makes great runs. Put all this together and you have an extremely productive player. Marsteller has scored 20+ goals the last two seasons under Sur Arora. The Cosumar legend sees big things in her future. It's telling that the very first thing he did after taking charge of the club was make 21-year-old Marsteller a key player. Can she also impress his former teammate Pearce in her first call-ups?



Staff

Manager: Alexander Pearce
Alexander Pearce, 52, is a Cosumarite legend in defense, and the 5th person to manage the NT - the first former player to do so. He has large legacies to live up to. Before him, Nepharim icon Gethin Ramsey made five World Cup knockouts, also winning a Cup of Harmony. Before that, Farris Crowley held the post for ~40 years and took Cosumar to its first seven World Cups. What will Pearce's legacy be? Well, he's already quite gifted at building legacies. Just look at what he did with Cornellians: overseeing the club's transition from the MPL to SPL and dominating the league with five consecutive titles. No one expects him to win five WCs, but it's reasonable to expect great things - especially after winning AOCAF LIV and Eagle's Cup in one cycle. Pearce's possesses a well-rounded managerial skillset: studious tactical acumen, eye for new talent, elegant motivational speaking, effective org management and even shrewd with finances. Known for his ability to coordinate and command others without condescension or volume. Pearce comes from a family with deep roots in the sport and takes great pride in representing his name and country. In his playing days, a rangy, mobile defender at center or left back for OAS Royal and Cornellians. Also: ruggedly handsome. Full bio.

Assistant Manager: Casey Brind
Alexander Pearce brought his assistant and ex-teammate from Cornellians with him. Casey Brind, now 44 years old, was a well-traveled midfielder, including stops at Iron City, Cranequin Wanderers, Raven River, Vermillion Rage and ending at Cornellians. Pearce/Brind is a well-oiled machine, proven through their glories at Cornellians. Brind will be hoping that the success translates to the international level, inspired by filling the void of Nepharim legend Gethin Ramsey. Maybe she'll have a storied managerial career of her own.

Goalkeepers Coach: Anders Videfors

Defenders Coach: Artis Thomas

Midfielders Coach: Vareza Na'Noni

Forwards Coach: Vladimir Lewin

Head Trainer: Yvette Carson


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[Brenecia]

BRENECIA
World Ranking: 8th
Preferred Formation: 4-1-4-1
Backup Formations: 4-4-2
Style Modifier: -1.5
Home Stadium: Kingsgarden - a 58,000 all-seater in the capital of Rozelle.
Kit Supplier: AER
Nickname: the Patriots

Forget, for a second (please) that the Campionato Esportiva ever happened, let alone ended on an ignominious streak of five straight 1-0 defeats. Forget that Brenecia are in a transitional phase, that it's a plethora of decent but unremarkable players with a veneer of aging stardust stapled on top, built on a solid, uninspiring formation. Forget the conventional wisdom that you need a world-class striker to accomplish anything at the World Cup. Jim Reid has worked miracles with less, and all fans of the Patriots hope he has another up his sleeve. Because 8th rank is, whisper it, striking range.

Honours
Campionato Esportiva 14, 17 and 19 champions.
Made the Quarterfinals at WC76.
Casaran round participation award.

Overall Record
248 wins - 85 draws - 106 losses
808 scored - 537 conceded

Most Caps
159 - Mathis Woodgate
157 - Catherine Purrington
155 - Catherine Gryphon
126 - Orson Faulkner, Anaximander Scrivener
121 - Miriam Spitfire, Squire Trevelyan
119 - Ursula Rankin
117 - Sam Allbeck
112 - Isadora Cullen
108 - Brandon Duguid
103 - Roisin Carroll

Most Goals
67 - Ursula Rankin
50 - Catherine Purrington
48 - Cheney Scherzer
39 - Squire Trevelyan
38 - Brad Kuepper

First Team and Tactics

Jim Reid focuses on a tight-knit 4-1-4-1 formation, two solid banks of four glued together with a world-class defensive midfielder in the captain, Gryphon. The defence is strong and tight, the central midfield combining physicality and technique with the wingers the main creative outlets. Up front, the striker must forge something of a lonely path, pressing from the front and holding up the ball for support. It's a physically uncompromising, dour side. When they need to chase a match, Carrick can be thrown on as a poacher up front in a 4-4-2.

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Red Card Players:             Y***
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*** One per match.

Staff
Manager - Jim Reid (PCR) - Age 49
Asst. Manager - Colm Beckwith - Age 46

Jim Reid was the backbone behind the inexplicably successful Port Christopher national football team for years, a former striker who based his success on a simple, disciplined approach. He built his sides from the back, made sure everyone knew what they had to do and then pumped them up to a point where they'd run through walls, walk over coal and, more literally, form micronations for him. Colm Beckwith, the incumbent assistant manager, has kept his place, and is thought of as a keen, progressive sort.

Goalkeepers
Core
1 - GK - Mathis Woodgate ( Spartangrad) - Age 34 - 159 caps, 62 clean sheets159 caps, 62 clean sheets
A world-class pure shot-stopper, reliable and solid. Has had something of a nomadic club career, playing in five nations, but his class has never been in doubt.

12 - GK - Rostyn Calhoun ( Wexax United) - Age 27 - 17 caps, 11 clean sheetsRVtK9vu.png[/img] Wexax United) - Age 27 - 17 caps, 11 clean sheets
Still young, still raw, and prone to the occasional howler. On the whole, though, he's a big, acrobatic lad and has impressed for the national team.

20 - GK - Aidan Hartigan ( Metropolis Alligators) - Age 28 - 5 caps, 2 clean sheets
Has recovered from having too many hopes around his shoulders to become a redoubtable shot-stopper. Tall, athletic and quick-footed.

Defenders
2 - RB - Brun Carrack ( Bengtsmark IF) - Age 27 - 45 caps
Elegant and willowy, Carrack's a defender first and foremost. Good all around, but her anticipation usually puts her in the right place at the right time.

3 - LB - Gethin Quill ( Revolutionaries) - Age 26 - 37 caps
Short and stocky, Quill's a quick, powerful runner and isn't afraid to show a little muscle defending his corner. A dirty street-fighter with the technique to back it up.

5 - CB - Cheney Heneghan ( Ernesse Stahl) - Age 27 - 35 caps
A big, brawny defender, a man's man, all action all the time. Strong and tough comes standard for centre-halves, but fast is a nice boost on top of that. Just don't ask him to play the ball out.

6 - CB - Niko Szubanski ( 1830 Cathair) - Age 30 - 57 caps, 1 goal
Poor with the ball at his feet, Szubanski's main asset is his physicality. Not just tall and strong, but fast for a centre-half, with a penchant for sliding challenges.

18 - RB/CB - Chadwick Beath ( Blue Coast 1981) - Age 24 - 11 caps
A brawny, powerful defender, versatile both on and off the pitch, who has played in three nations already - none of them Brenecia.

19 - LB - Siri Cattalock ( CA Paulinthal) - Age 27 - 20 caps, 2 goals20 caps, 2 goals
Capable of playing anywhere along the left flank, Cattalock's a pacy, athletic and versatile player. Perhaps she's not as solid defensively as might be hoped.

22 - CB - Garwyn Varney ( Soldarian FC) - Age 26 - 19 caps
Raw power, physicality and unbridled Brenecian sexual energy. Still a little clumsy and prone to bundling people over, but he's shed some of his coltishness with experience abroad.

Midfielders
4 - DM - Catherine Gryphon ( Cornellians, c) - Age 33 - 155 caps, 3 goals
A former BoldSport Galactico Team of the Year nominee, Gryphon is Brenecia's one genuinely world-class player. A gifted intellect who dictates the tempo, just by doing the simple things right. A set piece specialist, on top of that.

7 - RM - Brae Crowther ( Chenoworth Harriers) - Age 24 - 39 caps, 10 goals
Crowther is lightning-quick and cocky to a fault, always trying to make the difference on her own, and needs to be knocked down a peg. Hopes are very high as she improves year by year.

8 - CM - Meghan Hartsdown ( King's Park) - Age 26 - 45 caps, 8 goals
A tall, elegant playmaker-in-making, with a strong sense of team spirit and an optimistic nature lending itself to spraying Hollywood passes down the flanks. Fortunately, that instinct's been curtailed in recent seasons - now she makes the right pass more often than not.

11 - LM - Tiferet Ashbrown ( Kings Park) - Age 26 - 30 caps, 6 goals
A quick-running, quick-thinking winger, whose reputation for flakiness and poor decision-making in the final third has evaporated after taking huge strides in the SPL. Now incisive rather than indecisive.

13 - LM - Corby Wheeler ( Goldstaff City) - Age 22 - 16 caps, 5 goals
A sharp, ambitious midfielder who is constantly darting in and about the danger zone. Has a great vision and a passing range that doesn't quite match it, and can fade out of games, but as a mercurial game-changer she's without equal in the side.

14 - CM - Elsie Drover ( OAS Royal FC) - Age 30 - 96 caps, 19 goals
Versatile and athletic, Drover always finds herself at the heart of things and always makes a difference. Her standards have slipped a little recently, though, for club and country - but she's still likely to rotate in and out of the starting XI.

15 - RM - Cu Roi Garrard ( Rene Skae) - Age 23 - 15 caps, 4 goals
A pure athlete, inclined to be direct in approach. A forceful winger who excels bearing down on fullbacks, far more sledgehammer than rapier.

16 - LM - Keohane ( Ramusok United) - Age 29 - 48 caps, 9 goals
Essentially a Sunrise Islander, Keohane is an improvisational street footballer. She's small and can drift out of games, but on her day she offers something unlike any of her countrymen. Subject to hostility after a failed panenka in the World Cup.

21 - CM - Falcon Case ( Goodfeather FC) - Age 24 - 16 caps, 4 goals
A classy technical midfielder, but Case can back it up with traditional Nepharim muscle, largely because he is Nepharim and only qualifies through ancestry. Tends to leave his mark on games, and boasts a thumping shot.

23 - DM - Catsidhe Alweather ( Eastal Lunar) - Age 25 - 36 caps
Alweather is somewhat helter-skelter in style and is a very unclean tackler, and yet she's always there to make the tackle. Needs time to gain composure.

Forwards
9 - ST - Griffin Riordan ( Klyde) - Age 25 - 32 caps, 16 goals
The raw, emerging talent in the ranks of Brenecia's forwards. Riordan is burning with ambition, loves scoring goals and doesn't care who she has to shove to the ground to get it in the net.

10 - ST - Vesuvia Carrick ( South Laithland) - Age 24 - 7 caps, 3 goals
Nepharim by birth and culture, Brenecian by grandfather, Carrick's a crisp poacher who can find the bottom corner from seemingly any angle when she's on song, with great arcing far-post runs to slip through tiring defences.

17 - ST - Aelfwynn Bannion ( Goldstaff City) - Age 29 - 30 caps, 10 goals
Not a naturally gifted player by any means, Bannion is a big, combative striker who gets her elbows in peoples' faces and really scraps with defenders.

ROSTER
Goalkeepers: 1 - Mathis Woodgate (Spartangrad, EUR), 12 - Rostyn Calhoun (Wexax United, VAL), 20 - Aidan Hartigan (Metropolis Alligators, VLD)
Defenders: 2 - Brun Carrack (Bengtsmark IF, BYN), 3 - Gethin Quill (Revolutionaries, EUR), 5 - Cheney Heneghan (Ernesse Stahl, BYN), 6 - Niko Szubanski (1830 Cathair, AUD), 18 - Chadwick Beath (Blue Coast 1981, PCR), 19 - Siri Cattalock (CA Paulinthal, PAS), 22 - Garwyn Varney (Soldarian FC, VAL)
Midfielders: 4 - Catherine Gryphon (Cornellians, SCT, c), 7 - Brae Crowther (Chenoworth Harriers, NPH), 8 - Meghan Hartsdown (Kings Park, SCT), 11 - Tiferet Ashbrown (Kings Park, SCT), 13 - Corby Wheeler (Goldstaff City, COS), 14 - Elsie Drover (OAS Royal FC, COS), 15 - Cu Roi Garrard (Rene Skae, FFD), 16 - Keohane (Ramusok United, COS), 21 - Falcon Case (Goodfeather FC, NPH), 23 - Catsidhe Alweather (Eastal Lunar, VIL)
Forwards: 9 - Griffin Riordan (Klyde, COS), 10 - Vesuvia Carrick (South Laithland, NPH), 17 - Aelfwynn Bannion (Goldstaff City, COS)

[Mriin]

Mriin National Team

For competition in the 80th World Cup
Right: An artist's rendition of Solara Vol, star Mriinian striker (in her Sabrefell Moths duds).
Style: 4-2-1-3, +3
Home Grounds: Haven, Maal - cap. 65,000. Located in Mriin's scenic capital, at the heart of an enormous seafront bazaar.

Note that most players (and the majority of Mriinians) are satyrs, as pictured, though with a variety of skins tones--mostly in various shades of blue, purple, and red. They're on average very tall, along the lines of human professional basketball players, and specialize in aerial play thanks to the elevated header control courtesy of their horns. Their stature also lends itself to a fast and aggressive attacking game, leveraging long strides, high stamina, and imposing presence to pressure and wear down the opposition. While there are certain Mriinians who show a phenomenal amount of dexterity on the ball, they're generally strikers--small, quick humans that can "get under" the backs have been a problem spot for the team, as well as a generally weaker grasp of the defensive game.

POSITION - NUMBER - GENDER - AGE - NAME - TEAM

M  - 55 - M - ?? - Don Mizzet     -  Vidial Alchemists (note: is a dragon)
AS - 6  - F - 37 - Janna Kurung   -  AFC Hosingr

STARTING VIII
GK -  1 - F - 30 - Zilia Hawsorn  -  Maal Angels
LB -  4 - M - 31 - Uhlon Loft     -  AS Bezieres
CB -  3 - M - 31 - Geraard Tavol  -  Bruul Skewers
CB -  5 - F - 27 - Reina Kress    -  Myana
RB -  6 - M - 25 - Vernan Quill   -  Vidial Alchemists
LM -  7 - F - 32 - Malia Polandre -  Marque
RM -  8 - F - 31 - Hilda Iarrow   -  Felswyr
OM - 11 - M - 34 - Joren Kreuger  -  Vidial Alchemists (Captain)

STRIKE LINE ONE [starts against Pot 6 and higher]
ST -  2 - F - 27 - Mari Lavoi     -  Maal Angels
ST -  9 - M - 28 - Aldo Vocani    -  Barbury Town
ST - 10 - F - 29 - Solara Vol     -  Sabrefell Moths

STRIKE LINE TWO [starts against Pot 7 and lower]
ST - 21 - M - 25 - Lasser Rei     -  Harbor
ST - 20 - F - ?? - Tali’raia      -  Laneia (note: is a dryad)
ST - 18 - M - 28 - Jorm Vahn      -  Southern Star

REPLACEMENTS
GK - 12 - F - 27 - Mara Solaani   -  Westhold Royals
GK -  0 - M - 34 - Kostin Bermat  -  AFC Hosingr
LB - 13 - M - 24 - Meryn Valent   -  Maal Angels
CB - 14 - M - 30 - Pel Klein      -  AFC Hosingr
CB - 15 - M - 26 - Joraar Sunde   -  Mount Prei
CB - 22 - F - 27 - Kalia Tolsii   -  Harbor
RB - 16 - F - 22 - Pia Levaani    -  Easthold Royals
LM - 17 - F - 21 - Tia Mor        -  Easthold Royals
CM - 19 - F - 31 - Ara Klein      -  Vidial Alchemists
RM - 23 - F - 32 - Kalia Swurm    -  Gryst Brewers
ST - 24 - F - 20 - Mako Silanii   -  Maal Dæmons

Kits fabulously provided by Aer!
Home / Away / Keeper

(Note: Not updated, but still mostly relevant.)

Manager - Don Mizzet - Vidial Alchemists
While normally a cool and calculating mastermind, Don tends to lose himself in the game and favor an attacking style. He still does his prep work, though, and his analysis--combined with that of his protege, captain Joren Kreuger--have given Mriin an edge that launched them directly to the near-top of international football, breaching the Top 20 in the world rankings in just three cycles.
Assistant Manager - Janna Kurung - AFC Hosingr
While 36 isn't too old for a satyr, Janna was never the most athletic player, and decided to hang things up early--make some more room for younger players looking to get exposure. She fulfills the 'team mom' role, handling much of the logistics and morale problems, as well as directing practices when Don is off on business (which is much of the time). She's much more defensively-minded, but the team's current success with high-pressing tactics has had her back down from that particular line of debate.

GK - Zilia Hawsorn - Maal Angels
A towering presence even for a satyr, Zilia commands from the back of the Angel's unparalleled defense. However, due to extenuating circumstances, that defense hasn't been able to represent the nation--leaving Zilia to do the best she can with the scraps left behind and a goal-focused gaffer.
LB - Uhlon Loft - AS Bezieres
Geraard's former left-hand man, Uhlon is a brute that relies more on intimidation than skilled play on the ball. He's still got a quality defensive acumen, though, knowing when and where to be a wall of flesh.
CB - Geraard Tavol - Bruul Skewers
While the Skewers are known for their dirty play, it always fell upon Geraard to be the solid base that'd stay on the ref's good side to keep things running. He's not the greatest player in the world, with neither of the defenses he leads setting the world on fire, but he's a calming presence in the clubhouse... and is mostly still here through momentum.
CB - Reina Kress - Myana Islanders
Still not yet quite to come into her own, but Geraard has faith in her and convinced Don to keep her in the starting eleven. Reports out of Chromatika say she's a potential bright spot in what is otherwise one of the worst defenses in their Premier Division (but they still managed a Champion's Cup berth, so something must be working?); we'll see if that can be realized any time soon.
RB - Vernan Quill - Vidial Alchemists
One of the more quiet cast members, Quill dutifully does his duty with a quick stride, more athletic and less aggressive. Considered to be the best piece of the Alchemists' surprisingly average defense, come off a good season enabling their offense just enough--just to lose out on the title to a ridiculous Harbor side on tiebreakers.

LM - Malia Polandre - Marque
Hilda's counterpart, Malia pairs aggressive play with a penchant for quality crosses and giving keepers a workout with accurate long shots (even if they mostly don't go in).
RM - Hilda Iarrow - Felswyr
A hard-chasing, hard-tackling midfielder that even has a decent finishing touch. She leaves the fancy setup plays to the rest of the midfield, mostly.
OM - Joren Kreuger - Vidial Alchemists (Captain)
Don's understudy, having worked together for years at Vidial's University of Alchemy, Joren is just as deep into the statistical side of the game as the dragon--but calmer under pressure. While a lot of the team's success is attributed to the manager's direction, it's Joren that makes sure everything translates onto the field. He's focused almost entirely on setting up his strikers, as well as the designated set piece taker, where he can take a moment to breath and make a flurry of quick mental maths.

ST - Lasser Rei - Harbor
A winger by trade, Lasser heavily favors the left flank, being a genuine threat to land a stellar cross as he is to run in it himself. His dynamic play lead Harbor to back-to-back MNL titles and consistently keeps him in talks for the best player in the league.
ST - Aldo Vocani - Barbury Town
Second fiddle to Solara, but still a very capable player. He's quick, if not blazing, and good on the ball, if not a master--more than anything, he's got a knack for being in the right place at the right time. Has been doing quite well for himself in Barbury Town, despite the team continuing to finish just short of UICA qualification.
ST - Solara Vol - Sabrefell Moths
The star herself, Solara's been making a name for herself--even getting a slot on Boldsport's Top Player Thingy long-longlist--both through being exclamation point of the NT's potent offense, and supporting Aaliyah Johnson in their dominance of the Nepharim Premier League (and often ending up near the top in goals scored, herself). She's tall, she's strong, and she's fast--but what really set her apart was her hoofwork, which is just a step above what any other satyrs can manage.

My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following:
Choose my goalscorers: Yes
Godmod scoring events: Yes (Silly and/or improbably dramatic goals preferably by Mako Silanii)
RP injuries to my players: Yes (minor, out-for-the-game max)
Godmod injuries to my players: No
Hand out yellow cards to my players: Yes (Most card-prone: Uhlon Loft, Hilda Iarrow, Aldo Vocani, Pel Klein)
Hand out red cards to my players: Yes
Godmod other events: Yes

[Savojarna]

SavojarSports.sj - inside reports from all Savojarna
Women's team prepares for their first World Cup

Sjoedrhavn - Twice now, Savojarna has decided to send its women's national team to the Cup of Harmony. This move had been met with support and the Savojar women's team has achieved quite some results as well, while the men have failed to meet their goal in the last qualification. Thanks to the intervention of the SFA's women's delegates, the country will now alternate between the two teams. The Copa Rushmori shall be the first match of the cycle, followed by the World Cup Qualification and attached WCC-sanctioned events. While some few observers still call for a mixed team, this seems highly unlikely in the near future. The Savojar Women's Football League fears a lack of playing space for women in the SFS, while the SFS itself sees resistance from some teams against a mixed league. There is broad consensus in SFA board, according to its new president Viktor Gränholm, that there should not be a mixed team without a mixed league.

TEAM

STAFF
Coach: Lise Asbeck (44)
Assistant Coach: Mikaela Rangren (38), Dmitri Simunov (32)
Goalkeeper Coach: Valtteri Andersson (40)
Doctor: Dr. Christer Ljungberg (46)

STYLE: +1.7

STARTING XI:
GK #1 Viktorija Petrova (28, 186 cm)
LB #5 Kristina Midström (31, 169 cm) -- C
CB #2 Petra Ernberg (23, 178 cm)
CB #4 Linne Kjaer (21, 182 cm)
RB #3 Anna Reskilainen (29, 162 cm)
DM #6 Stefanie Raukanen (27, 179 cm)
CM #8 Pernilla Johansson (34, 177 cm)
OM #14 Lenka Otalainen (22, 168 cm)
LF #7 Malin Haakonson (25, 168 cm)
ST #11 Freya Sigurdsdottir (25, 193 cm)
RF #10 Irina Jarkasjärvi (29, 183 cm)

BENCH
GK #12 Lotte Ronne (21, 180 cm)
GK #21 Andrea Jovanova (21, 176 cm)
ST #9 Tanja Mahlström (30, 177 cm)
LF #13 Paula Sorendal (25, 169 cm)
CM #15 Ekaterina Vailova (30, 174 cm)
CB #16 Denise Rydberg (26, 186 cm)
RB #17 Alexandra Martinova (22, 172 cm)
CM #18 Victoria Maersk (20, 157 cm)
DM #19 Svetlana Namenkova (20, 172 cm)
CB #20 Nina Rasmussen (24, 184 cm)
RF #22 Alina Lund (23, 158 cm)
LB #23 Kaisa Hytamäki (26, 181 cm)

ROLES
Captain: Midström => Johansson => Petrova
Free Kicks (direct): Jarkasjärvi
Free Kicks (long): Raukanen (left), Jarkasjärvi (center/right)
Corners: Haakonson (left), Jarkasjärvi (right)
Penalty Kick: Jarkasjärvi => Sigurdsdottir => Vailova => Johansson => Midström [also progression for shooutouts]

PLAYSTYLE
Savojarna's women play fairly balanced, but with a slightly offensive bias. The team usually relies on speed, strength and fast counters for their goals, as well as the great technics of Jarkasjärvi, who is a constant danger with set pieces. Their main weapon in attack is Sigurdsdottir, the tallest player of the team, who is a very good header. Both fullbacks are very fast and good at crossings, as well as the LF and RF of the team, which will make the striker a constant threat. In defense, the team has opted for speed rather than physical strength as there were concerns if the latter strategy would work against the world's best men's teams. Among the substitutes, the most prominent players of the team are Tanja Mahlström, who has a name as a great joker; Svetlana Namenkova who is the captain of the Savojar Women's U21; and Kaisa Hytamäki, a player who is especially known for her speed and her offensive qualities.

KITS Designed by Meski

RP PERMISSIONS
Choose Goalscorers: Y
Godmod Scoring: N
Injure Players: Y (no longer than the rest of the tournament, if it is more than on TG me)
Godmod Injuries: N
Yellow Cards: Y
Red Cards: Y - not more than one
Godmod other events: ask for permission

IMPORTANT: If you want to injure Savojar fans, journalists etc., or stage a large scale brawl (also among players) or wage war on us, I am up for that IF you send me a TG first. I will consider my permissions broken if you don't though, and not accept the act (from Savojarna's POV, it never happened - it is up to you whether it actually didn't happen or if the Savojars are lying...)

[Barunia]

Barunia's National Football Team
Everything you ever wanted to know about Barunian Football History

World Cup 80 Qualifiers - Official Team Roster

Goalkeepers
# 41 Ben Williams
#2 Lydia Hook GK
#25 Patrick Smith GK

Defenders
#4 Chris Foreman LB
#5 Adam Donaldson LB
#6 James O'Shea CB
#8 Felix Benitez CB
#13 Johnny Evans CB
#43 Josiah Kennedy CB
#38 James O'Rourke RB
#39 Liesel McClelland RB

Midfielders
#7 Daniel Kyrow CDM
#15 Elaine Hillman CDM
#19 Matt Vine RM
#34 Sam Miller LM
#27 Antonio Mendoza LM
#28 Sarah Brown RM
#29 Daniel Holland CM
#31 Joel Greeves CDM

Attacking Midfielders
#11 Hannah Miller AM - CAPTAIN
#16 David Savage AM

Forwards
#20 James Kennedy CF
#32 Forrest Smith CF


Team Line-up
Starting XI: Williams(GK), Donaldson, O'Shea, Benitez, McClelland, Kyrow, Greeves, S. Miller, Vine, H. Miller, Ja. Kennedy

Formation
4-2-3-1

Head Coach: Adam Johnson
After the retirement of Joric Ruskin following the 76th World Cup, the Barunian Football Association struggled to find a replacement. With none yet found, and the Independents Cup looming, they put out a call to Adam Johnson, coach of the West Bay Mariners in Barunia's X-League. Johnson made it to the semi-finals of his first tournament, and despite a rocky World Cup 77 Qualifier, took the team to their second ever final, coming second in Cup of Harmony 69. Johnson has very much put his own stamp on the team, changing from his predecessor's favoured attacking football to a defensive formation with a back four and two defensive midfielders, with a style that relies on lobbed balls and penetrating crosses to the lone forward and the attacking midfielder.
NB: As is typical of football teams in Barunia, the Suns do not have a manager. The Coach is responsible for managing the team.

Kits by Kirola Sportwear, Audioslavia

Goalkeeper colours: yellow (home); blue (away); green (alt)

Stadiums
Sun Stadium (National Stadium of Barunia), Porthaven - Capacity: 95,000. Location: Porthaven, Havenia
Ground will host: Cosumar (MD8), Valladares (MD11)
Sun Stadium is the national stadium of Barunia, and the home of the national team, the Barunian Suns. In honour of these illustrious tenants, the stadium has a strong sun motif. This includes the seat patterning, which represents a yellow sun in a blue sky, and the golden "sunburst" roof. The stadium is multi-purpose too, creating a vibrant sports hub for the capital. It was the obvious choice to hold the grand final of the 66th Baptism of Fire.

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Bayview Stadium - Capacity 70,000. Location: Bayview, Tildos
Ground will host: HUElavia (MD5), Valborne (MD13)
Bayview Stadium is home to the West Bay Mariners, one of the powerhouses of Barunia's domestic league system. It is located in the town of Bayview, in the West Bay area of Tildos. The stadium is situated on a mountain overlooking Morgan Bay, and is considered to have one of the best views of any stadium in Barunia. Only a recent addition to Barunia’s World Cup tour, where it replaced Newland’s Blackrock Stadium, Bayview has proven a popular destination for both local and foreign fans.

Memorial Stadium - Capacity: 100,000. Location: Edwardton, Marion
Ground will host: Zwangzug (MD1), Greater Vacolicci Haven (MD18)
Home to both the Marion Hawks and the Edwardtion Eagles, the box-shape and grille-like cladding of Memorial Stadium has earned it the nickname of “The Birdcage”. The largest football stadium in Barunia, Memorial Stadium is named in honour of those who fought in the civil war. Memorial stadium was built by Kytlerian company BNW Varin and features a retractable roof, 90,000 seats plus terraces, plenty of room for foreign media and large movable screens at the back of the top tier.

Sam Garcia Field (Northport Sports Complex) - Capacity: 43,000. Location: Northport-San Baptiste, Northern Isles
Ground will host: Al-Hind Indus (MD3), Yezur (MD7), Kernovi (MD15)
Located in the city of Northport-San Baptise in the Northern Islands, this ground is the sacred heart of Barunian football. Often considered to be the place where football in Barunia originated, it's a ground known for firsts, hosting all home matches during the Suns inaugural World Cup campaign (due to it being the only safe ground during the civil war) and is the home of the San Baptiste Sea Lions, the first Barunian Football League championship team. Named in memory of former Sea Lions and Suns goalkeeper Sam Garcia, the main pitch at the Northport Sports Complex is ready to once again provide plenty of firsts.

Style: -2

Choose Scorers: Y, no own goals
Godmod Goalscoring Events: N
Injure Players: Y, but I will decide the severity
Godmod Injury Events N
Godmod Player Discipline: N
- Allow Players to Be Yellow Carded: Y (Including double yellow)
-- Number of Yellow Cards Permitted: 4 (Including double yellow)
- Allow Players to Be Red Carded: Y
-- Number of Red Cards Permitted: 1
Godmod Other Events: N

[Vilita]

The Football Association of Vilita is based at the Tivali-Ring Stadium (87,000 Seating Capacity) in the capital city of Alikki-Corra, Vilita and many National Team training sessions take place on the grounds of the Tivali-Ring. The Tivali-Ring complex was constructed as part of the Vilitan bid to host the World Cup 14 Cup of Harmony as a replacement to the former National Stadium in Lopinka that was destroyed during a regional conflict. 'The Ring' has since hosted countless international matches including high profile matches such as the World Cup 31 Final and the 40th Series 'B' Champions Cup Final.

Despite being based at the Ring, The Football Association of Vilita regularly schedule matches at arenas throughout Vilita, especially bigger matches as many of the stadiums that host Stellar Division and UICA competition matches have expanded far beyond the 87,000 capacity of the National Stadium at Tivali-Ring, which is used only for the National Team, and, domestically for the Vilitan Cup Final and Tropical Trophy matchups. The Football Association typically releases a stadium schedule when applicable.

The coaches will select the squad from the National Player pool. Players are listed below, grouped by position and sorted by projection 'Depth Chart' position where the top player listed is most likely to be named the first player selected for that position, and so on. Depth chart positions are determined by performance in pre-cup training sessions, as well as performance and average ratings in the Vilitan League competition and previous appearances for the National Team.

VIlita will often play in a traditionally Vilitan 3-1-4-2 formation with a style modifier of +3.14. Against weaker opposition they may instead play a 3-4-3.

Nation: Nickname: Style: First World Cup: Top Goalscorer: Region: Weather: Map:

The Tropics of Vilita the 'Jungle Cats' +3.14159265359 World Cup 13 Callum Banda (Retired) Atlantian Oceania Mostly Tropical (Inland Weather Varies) Map of Vilita

GOALKEEPERS:

Mako Canopii [ - Yeaddin Owls AFC - ]
GK ( AGE: 24 CAPS: 18 :: GOALS:0 )
TROPHIES :: [ : World Cup 77 : ]
A member of the Canopii family of Vilitan Goalkeepers, Canopii broke through during World Cup 77 and quickly became known as the 'Shutout King' helping lift the Jungle Cats to the World Cup 77 title. Like his namesake Jungrii Canopii who spent many seasons at Eastal Lunar before finishing out their career with the Yeaddin Owls; Mako Canopii also helped guide the Yeaddin Owls back into relevance in the Vilitan League backstopping the team to a 4th place finish in Season 52 as well as Semi-Final appearances in the Vilitan Cup.

Zelkki Milake [ - Eastal Lunar - ]
GK ( AGE: 35 CAPS: 53 :: GOALS:0 )
TROPHIES :: [ : World Cup 68 : World Cup 77 : ]
An aspiring Astronaut, Zelkki Milake's sporting career took added importance when he signed for Eastal Lunar FC at the age of 16 and immediately became the clubs starting goalkeeper for the Season 41 Declasse Division campaign. Milake kept a series of clean sheets that kept Eastal Lunar in the top half of the table for the majority of the season and still mathematically in the hunt for promotion entering the final matchday. The 1-0 victory over Akisa Surta combined with a Turoki Isle draw propelled Eastal Lunar into the top two and ensured that the young Milake would be thrust into action against some of the top players in the world as a Stellar Division goalkeeper for V-League Season 42. It wasn't at Eastal Lunar that Milake would make a name for himself, however. The young Vilitan goalkeeper opened his International Career with four-consecutive clean sheet performances and earned a place as a reserve player on the World Cup 67 World XI team. The performances for the National Team would earn Milake a transfer to Lonngeylin Coast after Eastal Lunar's Season 42 relegation. World Cup 68 Would be a coming out part for Milake who was in goal for the Jungle Cats as they lifted the World Cup Trophy for the first time in 48 editions with a 4-2 win over the Free Republics, making Milake one of the youngest starting netminders to win the World Cup. Milake's domestic career wouldn't go as smoothly, however, and after spending 2 seasons in the Declasse after Lonngeylin Coast's relegation, the World Cup winner returned to his roots, re-signing for high-flying Eastal Lunar in Season 46.

Cilamara Issah [ - Lonngeylin Coast - ]
GK ( AGE: 38 CAPS: 44 :: GOALS:0 )
TROPHIES :: [ : World Cup 77 : ][ : AOCAF 42 : ] : Stellar Division : Vilitan Cup :
Issah graduated from the Crosaibi Academy in time for the end of Marine Coast United's Season 37 campaign. After being named Marine Coast's player of the season during the first professional campaign, Issah was named Declasse player of the season during Season 38. Issah was a member of the Vilita & Turori Eel-Cat things squad that won back-to-back championships during AOCAF 41 & 42. After remaining dedicated to the cause at Marine Coast United for 10 seasons, Issah finally took the jump to the Stellar Division switching down the coast to Lonngeylin Coast for Season 49. After helping the team grow around him for many seasons, Issah finally reached the pinnacle of Vilitan domestic sport leading Lonngelin Coast to the Vilitan Cup title during Season 55 and following up that performance by going down in Lonngeylin Coast club history; backstopping the team to back to back Stellar Division titles.

:: Reserves ::

Upsin Ajaara (34 yo) [ - Northern Stalliona (BRE) - ] ;; Maratopa Inita-Arua (26 yo) [ - Makosile FC - ] ;; Nikki Tzimas (29 yo) [ - Arcticala Inlet - ] ;; Hanauma Ranbomahi (20 yo) [ - Tropicorp FC - ] ;; Vernasa Sanamun (17 yo) [ - Kiiarana - ] ;; Striitca Virahat (16 yo) [ - Alikki-Corra Academy - ] ;;

DEFENDERS:

Arocki Tadalek [ - Colonial Sile - ]
D RC ( AGE: 33 CAPS: 72 :: GOALS:6 )
TROPHIES :: [ : World Cup 68 : World Cup 77 : ] : Stellar Division : Vilitan Cup : Vilitan Declasse :
Tadalek has spent the majority of their career as a reliable first-choice defender without ever really making headlines as a superstar player. The workhorse defender spent the first 10 seasons as a professional with Inland Peaks FC being named Top Player of the Vilitan Declasse, Inland Peaks player of the season and the Season 46 Declasse title. With Inland Peaks unable to establish themselves in the Stellar Division and the twilight of the career on the horizon, Tadalek moved to Jungle Strike FC during Season 53, promptly earning their first Vilitan Stellar Division championship and Vilitan Cup title. Tadalek attempted to help Makosile United earn avoid relegation to the Declasse but once that endeavour proved unsuccessful, Tadalek made the taboo cross town switch to Colonial Sile.

Linkat Cjinder [ - Yeaddin Owls AFC - ]
D RC ( AGE: 26 CAPS: 55 :: GOALS:6 )
TROPHIES :: [ : World Cup 77 : ] : UICA Champions Cup : UICA Super Cup : : Vilitan Cup : Tropical Trophy :
A product of the Turoki Isle academy system, Cjinder was snapped up by Turorian giants Mliona-Lpaka for a professional contract and made his debut during V-League Season 48. Cjinder established himself both in the Vilitan National Team and the Mliona-Lpaka first team, becoming a critical cog in the team that would lift the UICA Champions Cup 68 title. Cjinder has shown the ability to play both a central defender and as a wing back, preferably on the right hand side where the Turoki-born player frequently gets involved in the attack – notably recorded 8 goals and 10 assists from open play during the previous four seasons with Mliona-Lpaka

Mileke Drokasorna [ - Colonial Sile - ]
D RC ( AGE: 26 CAPS: 24 :: GOALS:4 )
TROPHIES :: [ : World Cup 77 : ] : Vilitan Cup : Tropical Trophy :
After a strong debut season after graduating from Marine Coast's Crosaibi Academy, Drokasorna earned a move to the Stellar Division after transferring to Colonial Sile, helping the club to the Season 54 Vilitan Cup Title. Drakasorna had the biggest game of their international career on the big stage during the Group Stage of the World Cup 79 Finals scoring a pair of goals in a 4-0 victory over Sargossa on Matchday 2.

Kwuimekii Hentetii [ - Rammsissil - ]
D RC ( AGE: 32 CAPS: 43 :: GOALS:5 )
TROPHIES :: [ : World Cup 77 : ] : Vilitan Declasse :
Hentetii was promoted to the senior squad at the Alikki-Corra Academy to support their Season 44 Declasse campaign. Strong performances attracted interests from Eastal Lunar who snapped the player up for their Season 46 campaign. Hentetii would play 6 seasons with Eastal Lunar before moving to Rammsissil and becoming the face of the franchise at the Sissil Bank Stadium.

Jirak Trikala [ - Jungle Strike FC - ]
D C ( AGE: 21 CAPS: 1 :: GOALS:0 )
TROPHIES :: : Vilitan Cup : Tropicorp Cup :
Although born in Vilita, Trikala moved to Tropicoast at a young age and could always be found on the footsport pitch. Trained briefly at the Obaiobao Academy on Turoki Isle before returning to Tropicorp and joining Tropicorp FC. Scored 3 goals in Tropicorp's Season 54 Tropicorp Cup Championship campaign. Trikala's first season in the Vilitan League wasn't especially impressive but the defender provided solid performances as Tropicorp finished impressively in 4th place in the Declasse table. These performances caught the eye of the scouts at Jungle Strike FC who snapped up the young defender as part of their rebuilding project after two consecutive finishes outside the top 5. Trikala got their first taste of triumph with Strike FC during Season 57 as Vilitan Cup Champions.

Rintala Sekagaya [ - Lonngeylin Coast - ]
D RC ( AGE: 27 CAPS: 14 :: GOALS:0 )
TROPHIES :: [ : World Cup 77 : ] : Stellar Division : Vilitan Cup :
Born in Makosile, Sekagaya moved to Alikki-Corra to join the Alikki-Corra Academy and ultimately graduated to the Main Squad. After Alikki-Corra were relegated to the Declasse, Sekagaya ultimately made the leap to the Stellar Division joining Lonngeylin Coast during Season 55 and being a part of the Vilitan Cup winning squad. Sekagaya would be an important part of the transformation at Lonngeylin Coast ultmately winning back-to-back Stellar Division titles with the club.

Monner Vileai [ - Eastal Lunar - ]
D RC ( AGE: 28 CAPS: 47 :: GOALS:4 )
TROPHIES :: [ : World Cup 77 : ]
Vileai made their debut for the Vilita National Team at the Eagle's Cup V tournament. Domestically, Vileai impressed while playing at Lower League Tropicorp FC and earned a move to the Stellar Division with Eastal Lunar for Season 52.

Jirijii Januaa [ - Mliona-Lpaka - ]
D LC ( AGE: 35 CAPS: 89 :: GOALS:13 )
TROPHIES :: [ : World Cup 68 : World Cup 77 : ] : UICA Champions Cup : UICA Super Cup : UICA Series 'B' Champions Cup : : Vilitan Cup :
Januaa began his career at Kiiarana City but after City failed to secure promotion back to the Stellar Division during Season 41, Januaa was recruited by Nycflala Kater to make the switch across town to play for Kiiara-Torra starting in season 42 before spending 3 seasons at Mliona-Lpaka. During Season 46, Januaa transferred to Jlinal-Cove FC but the move was short lived as Januaa returned to Mliona-Lpaka and helped to guide the team to the 68th UICA Champions Cup title.

:: Reserves ::

Inbekira Ajhabekk (25 yo) [ - Iksara Daii (STR) - ] ;; Endur Rotropii (38 yo) [ - Marine Coast United - ] ;; Tlikao Muratai (38 yo) [ - Colonial Sile - ] ;; Amarini Baracelv (36 yo) [ - Jungle Strike FC - ] ;;

MIDFIELDERS:

Cavuna Aquafek [ - Turoki Tide - ]
M C ( AGE: 32 CAPS: 48 :: GOALS::SR: 8 )
TROPHIES :: [ : World Cup 77 : ] : UICA Globe Cup : UICA Super Cup : : Stellar Division : Vilitan Cup : Tropical Trophy :
Aquafek was brought up through the youth system in Turoki and has served as a loyal Turoki Tide player for the duration of his career becoming the clubs second all-time appearance leader behind former goalkeeper Hooizo Nuakoi. Aquafek has earned four Stellar Division Titles and 2 Vilitan Cup titles with the Tide. On the heels of the V-League 55 title the midfield duo of Torerun and Aquafek would be the engine that drove the Turoki Tide to the 66th UICA Globe Cup title.

Polaox Torerun [ - Turoki Tide - ]
M LC ( AGE: 27 CAPS: 57 :: GOALS::SR: 14 )
TROPHIES :: [ : World Cup 77 : ] : UICA Globe Cup : UICA Super Cup : : Stellar Division : Vilitan Cup : Tropical Trophy :
Started Career at Venom Youth Academy, Joined Tropicorp FC and earned promotion to Vilitan Declasse. Transferred to Turoki Tide AFC and won Stellar Division Title during Season 49 and Season 52. Torerun would establish themselves as an international star winning the 77th World Cup with the Vilita National Team and then cemented their legacy at the Turoki Tide winning back to back championships during Vilitan League 54 and 55. On the heels of the V-League 55 title the midfield duo of Torerun and Aquafek would be the engine that drove the Turoki Tide to the 66th UICA Globe Cup title.

Jurzen Devmiko [ - Rammsissil - ]
DM C ( AGE: 26 CAPS: 42 :: GOALS::SR: 10 )
TROPHIES :: [ : World Cup 77 : ]
Trained at Marine Coast United's Crosaibi Academy, Devmiko impressed in his first season and earned a switch to Stellar Division side Colonial Sile. Spent 5 seasons at Colonial Sile before earning a switch to Cednia Beach AFC becoming Colonial Sile's largest transfer. The switch did not pay off for Devmiko, however as while Sile climbed the Stellar Division table, Cednia Beach descended into a relegation fight. After two seasons in Cednia Beach, Devmiko became the most expensive incoming transfer in Inland Peaks history as he joined the newly promoted Declasse Champions for V-League Season 56. However, after one season at the Peaks Devmiko once again transferred, and once again found himself playing on the newly promoted Declasse Champions – this time joining Rammsissil.

Westii Yahaya [ - Yeaddin Owls - ]
M C ( AGE: 31 CAPS: 80 :: GOALS::SR: 13 )
TROPHIES :: [ : World Cup 77 : ]
Yahaya was a graduate of the Turoki Academy drafted in to the Turoki Isle senior squad ahead of V-League Season 44. Yahaya is widely regarded as the last great player to come out of Turoki Isle after the famed club fell into hard times including relegation from the Vilitan League coinciding with the rise of rival clubs the Turoki Tide and Turoki United just across town. Yahaya spent a number of seasons at Eastal Lunar before moving up the the Lirai Asku Castle where they have proven to be a backbone in the midfield

Purapal Eskiiy [ - Eastal Lunar - ]
M RC ( AGE: 36 CAPS: 97 :: GOALS::SR: 27 )
TROPHIES :: [ : World Cup 68 : World Cup 77 : ][ : AOCAF 42 : ] : Vilitan Declasse :
Up and coming youngster who can trace lineage back through Lake Bekk and Starblaydia, was a member of the Vilita & Turori regional squad that won the AOCAF 42 Championship. The young Eskiiy broke into the Vilitan lineup during World Cup 68 and started in the World Cup Final, scoring the goal that changed the momentum of the game in the Jungle Cats favor.

Va'a-Rio Kiwavn [ - Rammsissil - ]
M C ( AGE: 26 CAPS: 31 :: GOALS::SR: 4 )
TROPHIES :: [ : World Cup 77 : ] : Stellar Division : Vilitan Cup : Vilitan Declasse :
Trained at Marine Coast United's Crosaibi Academy, Kiwavyn eventually followed in the footsteps of training partner Jurzen Devmiko in transferring up to the top flight and joined Cednia Beach AFC, helping the Turorian Giants to the Season 51 Vilitan Stellar Division and Vilitan Cup championship double. The duo were finally split up during Season 55 when Vilitan Giants Jungle Strike FC came calling for Kiwavyn's services. With Cednia Beach struggling, Kiwavyn jumped at the opportunity to join one of Vilita's most storied clubs. Kiwavyn would play two seasons at Strike before searching for a more important role in the club, landing a new starting gig at Rammsissil and leading them back to the Stellar Division for Season 57.

Karisto Monafog [ - Lonngeylin Coast - ]
DM C ( AGE: 34 CAPS: 43 :: GOALS::SR: 9 )
TROPHIES :: [ : World Cup 77 : ] : UICA Champions Cup : UICA Super Cup : UICA Series 'B' Champions Cup : : Stellar Division : Vilitan Cup : Vilitan Declasse :
Member of the 67th UICA Champions Cup winning team at Mliona-Lpaka AFC

Limu Katarakhna [ - Eastal Lunar - ]
M/F ( AGE: 19 CAPS: 0 :: GOALS::SR: 0 )
TROPHIES :: None
Limu Katarakhna came through the academy system at Colonial Sile and impressed greatly upon making their debut midway through Season 54. After Colonial Sile failed to qualify for UICA competition in Season 56, the young athlete able to step in anywhere on the field made the switch to Eastal Lunar FC. Katarakhna made their international debut during AOCAF 45 for the Eel-Cat Things but did not commit immediately to playing for Vilita or Turori internationally. After the success of the Cocoabo Squad during World Cup 79 however, the highly touted prospect acceped an invitation to be apart of Vilita's World Cup 80 Qualifying playing pool.

Tripate Falcon [ - Makosile - ]
M C ( AGE: 33 CAPS: 96 :: GOALS::SR: 20 )
TROPHIES :: [ : World Cup 77 : ] : Vilitan Cup :
Vilita & Turori Dual National. Member of the Cednia Beach AFC squad that won the Vilitan Cup during Season 43, and subsequently went on to win the 50th UICA Globe Cup, the first ever UICA Top-Level Champions from Turori.

Cywrenta Vlintejni [ - Rammsissil - ]
M LC ( AGE: 23 CAPS: 14 :: GOALS::SR: 1 )
TROPHIES :: [ : World Cup 77 : ]
After being trained in the Crosaibi Academy and playing a first professional season at Marine Coast United, Vlintejni made a switch to Eastal Lunar for V-League Season 54 becoming a main stay in the center of mid field until a switch to Rammsissil for Season 58

:: Reserves ::

Ikala Mravedii (31 yo) [ - Lonngeylin Coast - ] ;; Jyuola Mtalata (28 yo) [ - Mliona-Lpaka AFC - ] ;; Tinjus Mngomeni (28 yo) [ - Arcticala Inlet - ] ;; Kamarul Zaman (35 yo) [ - Phraen Palace (STB) - ] ;; Kudii Davasarii (20 yo) [ - Cednia Beach AFC - ] ;; Intikko Kuhilana (18 yo) [ - Makosile - ] ;; Serabi Chamya (34 yo) [ - Colonial Sile - ] ;; Amosiik Montaane (35 yo) [ - Marine Coast United - ] ;; Vliela Lianksa (37 yo) [ - Yeaddin Owls - ] ;;

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Sipke Tarala [ - Lonngeylin Coast - ]
F C ( AGE: 28 CAPS: 60 :: GOALS::SR: 20 )
TROPHIES :: [ : World Cup 77 : ] : Stellar Division : Vilitan Cup :
A trainee at Makosile, Tarala was smartly snapped up by scouts at Lonngeylin Coast shortly after turning pro. The Striker has led the Stellar Division on multiple occasions and became a top choice striker for the Vilitan National Team including their World Cup 77 Championship side. Tarala leveraged that success and transferred it to the domestic leagues earning the Vilitan Cup title with Lonngeylin Coast during Season 55 then back-to-back Stellar Division Championships while being named Lonngeylin Coast's player of the season.

Berali Tzufarei [ - Rammsissil - ]
F C ( AGE: 31 CAPS: 71 :: GOALS::SR: 27 )
TROPHIES :: [ : World Cup 77 : ] : Vilitan Declasse :
Tzufarei made their debut for the Vilita National Team at the Eagle's Cup V tournament. Tzufarei was a loyal Eastal Lunar FC player for the majority of their playing career and became the second highest goalscorer in club history behind Astronauts legend Mauro Baraza. Tzufarei's goalscoring prowess has made them a fan-favorite in Seraai and has also earned the forward the Stellar Division's Golden boot award for three straight seasons from Season 53-55. The arrival of younger talent in Nuola Brenzil and Nii'arala Milaaso during Season 56 however encouraged Tzufarei to seek a new challenge, landing in the Declasse with Rammsissil and becoming the Golden Boot winner while propelling the Ramms to the Declasse Title. Tzufarei re-claimed the Vilitan Stellar Division's Golden Boot award during Season 57 helping Rammsissil to a 5th place finish in the table.

Nii'arala Milaaso [ - Eastal Lunar - ]
F C ( AGE: 18 CAPS: 1 :: GOALS::SR: 1 )
TROPHIES :: None
Born in Vilita to a Turorian and a Starblaydi, Milaaso came through the Eastal Lunar Jr. Academy winning the Tropicorp Youth challenge with the Jr. Astronauts and was adjudged to have the 'DNA of Champions' based on their multi-cultural upbringing. Milaaso had a breakout season during Vilitan League 57 as the 18 year old netted 11 goals in all competitions and was widely regarded as the third best forward in the league behind National Team duo Sipke Tarala and Berali Tzufarei

Fishtii Blikala [ - Marine Coast United - ]
F C ( AGE: 26 CAPS: 31 :: GOALS::SR: 7 )
TROPHIES :: [ : World Cup 77 : ]
After being trained and promoted to the Main Squad at Marine Coast United, Blikala put in 4 seasons and netted 36 goals before the allure of the Stellar Division called, switching to Makosile United during Season 53 and scoring 11 goals in their debut season. Blikala scored 31 goals in three seasons with the Makos but when the former champions were relegated after Season 55, Blikala left the club and re-joined Marine Coast United.

Tenziki Kulakao [ - Yeaddin Owls - ]
F C ( AGE: 25 CAPS: 32 :: GOALS::SR: 5 )
TROPHIES :: [ : World Cup 77 : ]
Kulakao was promoted from Owls Castle Academy as a symbol of the future of footsport in Yeaddin, quickly becoming a fan favorite at the Lirai Asku Castle and being named Yeaddin Owls Player of the Season during V-League Season 50 and repeating the feat multiple times from then. Kulukao has been a solid 8-10 goal per season striker in all competitions for the Owls throughout their career but really shone during the Owls memorable Vilitan Cup run during Season 57 leading the competition with 7 goals although the Owls fell just short of the ultimate prize, losing to Jungle Strike FC on penalty kicks in the Vilitan Cup final.

Linvoi Warazil [ - Jungle Strike FC - ]
F C ( AGE: 26 CAPS: 29 :: GOALS::SR: 2 )
TROPHIES :: [ : World Cup 77 : ] : Stellar Division : Vilitan Cup :
Warazil was spotted playing at the age of 16 for local side Alona Sissil after having averaged over a goal per game for the team. Was snapped up by Strike FC and quickly became attacking partner to Meldi'ita Mungwaii, eventually being named Vilitan Player of the Season.

Nuola Brenzil [ - Kionao Locals - ]
F C ( AGE: 29 CAPS: 24 :: GOALS::SR: 8 )
TROPHIES :: [ : World Cup 77 : ] : UICA Champions Cup : UICA Super Cup :
Started Career as a trainee at Mavaloiao Locals before signing a professional contract with Sporta Eelandii. After impressing there, transferred to Mliona-Lpaka AFC. Won the 67th UICA Champions Cup with Mliona-Lpaka AFC. Brenzil spent a season at Jungle Strike FC but it turned out to not be a good fit so the Striker made the switch to become an Astronaut for Vilitan League 56 in Eastal Lunar. Not known for their pace, Brenzil provides a phyiscal presence in the box on the attack.

:: Reserves ::

Enzoril Alabonni (18 yo) [ - Marine Coast United - ] ;; Kiliko Riazen (36 yo) [ - TRANSFER LISTED - ] ;; Kaivel Illatara (37 yo) [ - Makosile - ] ;; Lboaisa Akarelm (36 yo) [ - Arcticala Inlet - ] ;;

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[Flardania]

霧島サッカー協会/안개섬 축구 협회
Kirishima Football Association Presents: The Flardania National Roster for the 80th World Cup
"The Kitsunes"
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Formation (Formation, 形成): 4-3-3
Trigramme: FDA
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Introduction/Story So Far
Flardania/Kirishima National Football Team also known as the Kitsunes are Flardania's best soccer players. Football is the national sport of Kirishima (Flardania) and the Kitsunes help showcase the KONAMI Premier League . After years of playing domestic play and tragically missing BOF 56 and BOF 57. Kirishima would later enter Baptism of Fire 58 and after just barely exiting the Group stage, Kirishima as the bottom #16 Seed upset #1 Seed San Llera and defeated Maretta to reach the semi-finals. The Kitsunes unfortunately finished fourth and bitter fans refer to the top 3 teams as the "Puppet Show".

Kirishinan expectations were much smaller going into the WC 71 and looked to at least qualify for the main cup. The Kitsunes looked like they were contenders early on but struggled as they were in a really difficult Group mixed with Kirishima playing too balanced a game against the high-powered offense while lacking enough offense to dismantle defensively disciplined teams. Kirishima would have a mediocre showing in the Cup of Harmony with the only notable news being the historic upset against Cosumar.

The Kitsunes then went into World Cup 72 with a miserable first half that had Kyosuke on the hot seat until they turned things around and finished 4th in the group, thus giving Hikaru the rank boost he sought. Kirishima then entered into WC 73 with the main objective being finishing at least mid table and entering COH with stronger momentum. The Kitsunes failed to finish midtable (4th) and enter the COH because they shockingly finished 2nd, a feat only predicted by the media in Saintland and won their playoff game to advance to the world cup proper for the first time. The Kitsunes Rank increased by 45↑, thus leapfrogging the team from 86 to 41 a reflection of the fast rise of the young Kitsune team.

World Cup 74 saw the addition of a new player, Konami Premier League Rookie of the Year Akiho Ubukata. The Kitsune sought to qualify to their second ever World Cup in back to back editions were a tight group and a heartbreaking loss on MD 1 and MD 13 made it seem that the Kitsunes may have to test their luck in the playoffs. The thought impossible unranked Union of American Democrats draw with 14th ranked Turori sent the Kitsunes a heart attack preventing instant qualification where as usual like previous WC and COH the Kitsune upset the strongest team in the group while getting dismantled by everyone else.

With a Historic World Cup 75 , Kirishima sought to 1) Qualify a third time and not miss out on a memorable cup 2) Try and finally Reach round of 16. With the Kitsunes ranked in the 20's and a group draw going according to plan it seemed like that history would be made, and made it was. The Kitsunes had multiple chances they lost due to draws against lowly teams. Emerging from the ashes of the Kitsunes failed campaign is a new rival. One unlike never before seen gone are the days of friendly rivalries with Devonta and in comes a rivalry with Nordeana and of bad blood and hatred for reserved for Anglatia. Not only did they rob the Kitsunes of a playoff berth, they did it in an insulting manner. Gone is the era of Kyosuke as manager, the inexperience fairy tale story of a civilian interim manager with zero experience who brought the Kitsunes to lightning success in qualifying. His failure in being unable to reach a Round of 16 outside of BOF 58 lead to his voluntary and unwanted departure. A World Cup 75 qualifiers that saw once star mid-fielder Seong Mi Soo retire at the end of qualifiers become the new manager leading up to COH 67. With the nation seeking the major tournament Round Of 16 spot the nation so desperately wanted she proved the Kitsunes were not cursed, as she brought the team to the quarterfinals.

With her WCQ debut in World Cup 76 the Kitsunes found themselves at the top of the Group with two upsets against Quebec but round up in a Group of death, not only failing to exit to group stages yet again but for the first time also failing to pick up a point. With the 1st edition of the Independents Cup the Kitsunes had a firm objective of winning silverware and came close to being in a position to do so before falling to Barunia in the quarterfinals. The Kitsunes entered WC 77 with a majority of the stars on the verge of their primes and the KFA under their new chairman, Sakura Katsuragi, had finally had a firm objective, not only qualify for the World Cup but to escape the group stages for the first time. The Kitsunes nearly did not make the World Cup but also were swept once again in the actual world cup.

Finally in World Cup 78,with Sakura Katsuragi serving only her second year as chairman, Kirishima finally left the group stages of the World Cup, sending the nation into a frenzy before losing a close match to The Holy Empire. The Kitsunes no longer had Papadopoulos in at midfield but they have Filipino refugee Miguel Tamayo who helped the Kitsunes reach the RO16. However rather than continue the momentum, they fell in Qualification into the Cup of Harmony and failed to reach the Semi-finals in that tournament. With a bunch of pressure and stress, the question is can the Kitsunes power though and continue the arduous climb or will they stumble so hard that they never recover. With Seong Mi-Soo now resigned it is up to Katsuragi and Seong's replacement to try and right a ship that threatens to lose control.

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Overview of Flardania/Kirishima
Trigramme: FDA
National Anthem: 時代を超越治世[Un Règne Intemporelle] (A Timeless Reign)
Capital: Heiwa
Largest City: Kairaku
Official Languages: French, Japanese, Korean (Pending Legislative deliberation)
Recognized Languages: English, Kirishinan, Korean, Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese
Population: 121,283,217
Drives on the: left

Kirishima, as it is called in the East and as Flardania in the West, is an archipelago in the Asia Pacific. Kirishima means literally Mist and Island in Japanese and is known locally as the Islands of the Mist. Kirishima is an archipelago comprising of 1,721 islands. They can be divided into seven large and major islands - Hontō, Zipangu, Yamatai, Reijima, Cheongug, Hanarejima, and Yajiriguni. Kirishima is an interesting place that is historically made up of Kirishinans which sociologist determined to be remnants of the Gaya Confederacy and the Baekje Kingdom during the rise of the Silla kingdom in Korea in 660 A.D. These people mixed with Japanese who were allies or already shipwrecked or settled in the region prior, along with the local Sungtaku peoples. Each had their own kingdoms that would eventually be united under four Kingdoms which would eventually be divided among Europeans. Namely the French and British. When the French won one of their few theater conflicts in the seven years war they named the land Flardania in honor of the Swedish explorer who discovered the land in the name of France.

Kirishima despite having an Asian majority population, has a decent sized European, and African minority. The nation is proud of it's very welcoming and tolerant attitude despite how it looks. It is a moderate nation that can be very liberal on some issues and conservative on others. One such noteworthy example is Kirishima's very sexually open society deeply embedded in the culture and Majority faith (Lake Shore Order/Houism) of the population. At the same time, Kirishima is a very Traditionalist society that sees Kirishinan nationality as a cultural lifestyle rather than racially inherited. As a quick way to tick off a Kirishinan is to not only not be a part of the culture but openly reject it and preach against it (3 strikes of doom). A very important albeit a random piece of information is the prohibition of smoking tobacco. Kirishinan people believe in a clean body and clean environment even before the world found out about those issues. One may be caught off guard by how clean and devoid of litter the cities and metro systems tend to be.

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Stadiums

Dreamscape Arena

Location: Kairaku
Capacity: 84,827
Tenants: Kairaku Nymphs
Year Built: 2015
Transportation Features:
- Kairaku Metro: S Line, H Line, A Line, 7 Line
- Kairaku Bus Transit: K23, K05, K37, K82, K109
-Nia Tepplin Memorial International Airport
- Great Zipangu Line on the National Lightning Rail Service (NLRS)

Kairaku is known in English as Pleasure City and as the largest city in the nation. It is located in Koyanagi Prefecture on the island of Zipangu. It is the home to the Dreamscape Arena and the Kairaku Nymphs FC, a successful football team that would have more local derbies if it wasn’t for the KFA trying to spread teams out. Kairaku is a major cultural, fashion, financial center and is known for its renowned blue light district, shopping districts, nightlife, temples, festivals, concerts, etc. It serves as the headquarters for the KBC (Kirishima Broadcasting Corporation), the Chao Bao Zhi Conglomerate, Seongwoo Motors and the International Freedom Coalition. Notable attractions include but not limited to Kitsune Bay Harbour, Tetsuya G. Saeki Convention Center, Evergreene Forest, Kairaku Metropolitan Art Museum, Ransugawa Castle, Polaris Planetarium/Observatory, Kitsune Bay ferry. Kairaku is serviced by Nia Tepplin Memorial International Airport.

Ostianae Magnaem Centre

Location: Heiwa
Capacity: 80,493
Tenants: Heiwa Wizards FC
Year Built: 2011
Transportation Features:
- Heiwa Metro: B Line, T Line, 3 Line,
- Heiwa Bus Transit: M5, M85, M106
-Marquis de Lafayette International Airport
-NR 1 Exit:16 on National Freeway
- All Lines on the National Lightning Rail Service (NLRS)

The capital of Kirishima is known for being the brain of the nation as both the Dirigeant(President) and Emperor take up residence. Many embassies are situated there and many successful universities such as Mahora and Honnouji. Also located in the capital is the suburban well-off neighborhood Bundang. The city is serviced by Marquis De Lafayette International Airport. During the day one can take in the history and culture of Kirishima, while at night you can lose yourself in its nightlife. Heiwa is the home of the Ostianae Magnaem Centre where Heiwa Wizards FC make their home. Being located in the capital, the Magnaem Centre is the de jure national stadium for the national team.

Dayangseong Stadium

Location: Imgeum
Capacity: 66,800
Tenants: Olympique Imgeum-si
Year Built: 2005
Transportation Features:
- Imgeum Metro: 7 Line, C Line,
- Imgeum Bus Transit: I3, I105, I95
- Pyeonghwa International Airport
- Southern Sunset Line on the National Lightning Rail Service (NLRS)

Imgeum is an emerging city that has been growing in terms of population, wealth, and overall significance. It is serviced by Pyeonghwa International Airport and is located in Habaedo Prefecture on the main island of Honto. Imgeum has a growing financial and commercial center that is directly contributing to its relevance. Imgeum is also the home of Dayangseong Stadium, which is where the successful yet unlucky Olympique Imgeum-Si plays. The Pandas have for the past 7 seasons fielded teams with great players earning them many Globe Cup spots but always tragically miss out on a Champion Cup spot. Imgeum is also known as the place where people can start over and make it. Perhaps it’s a matter of time till the Pandas follow suit.

Aincrad Stadium

Location: Akihabara
Capacity: 73,835
Tenants: Akihabara Electronics OFC
Year Built: 2008
Transportation Features:
- Akihabara Metro: 8 Line, H Line,
- Akihabara Bus Transit: A3, A21, A42, A57 A88, A107
- Empress Tsubaki Kasugano International Airport
- Great Zipangu Line on the National Lightning Rail Service (NLRS)

Akihabara is located in Minazuki Prefecture on the island of Zipangu and is considered to be the Anime, Tech, and Electronics capital of the country and It is serviced by Empress Tsubaki Kasugano International Airport. Akihabara is the home of the current most successful KPL team Akihabara Electronics OFC which has an incredible 5 NT players (Yabuta, Nguyen, Fujisaka -Kirishima |Nishidake- Unified Sunrise Islands |Takagawa- Armeia/Kirishima). Akihabara is home to the Aincrad Stadium, one of the largest open-air stadiums in Kirishima and has advanced modern facilities. It is a spectacular and inspiring venue deserving of a visit, even for those with no particular interest in sports. It also houses restaurants and bars which are also open during the day when there isn't a match. Akihabara is filled with options. A city with excellent food, festivals, picturesque skyline, piers, massive anime district, fashion district, distinctive blue light district and nightlife. It is also the HQ of many games and Anime studios.

Mori Park

Location: Hyuga
Capacity: 68,547
Tenants: Hyuga Valkyrie FC
Year Built: 1957,1980, 2010
Transportation Features:
- Hyūga Metro: 2 Line, C Line,
- Hyūga Bus Transit: H5, H27, H45, H110
- Great Yamatai Line on the National Lightning Rail Service (NLRS)
-Great Kirishinan Line on the National Lightning Rail Service (NLRS)
-Zipangu- Hontō Line on the National Lightning Rail Service (NLRS)

Hyuga is the only city in the island prefecture of Yamatai and is where the most devout Lake Shorian’s dwell. Men and Women from Yamatai are notably known for being very frisky and Nymphomanic, so much so that tourist would need to put a lot of effort to resist the charms of Yamatain. While it's not as noticable in the city, it is still a distinct part of the nation. Mori Park hosts a Globe Cup regular in Hyuga Valkyrie FC and being is a modern stadium of substantial size, perfect to host marquee matches.

During BOF 63 the inclusion of Hyuga for the Baptism of Fire was heavily debated. The reason is for better or worse (depending on who you ask) the rest of the island of Yamatai is on a whole other level in terms of friskiness. There had been foreigners who gone missing in the lush forests with many refusing to return to civilization. However with that said it wouldn’t really be a showcase of Kirishinan culture without the inclusion of Hyuga and its prefecture and the government rather inform more prudish nations rather than not host matches at Mori Park. With the success of BOF 63 the KFA has decided to permanently make it a staple stadia for World Cup Qualifiers.

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Uniforms Provided by Meski Sports

Management Team (Équipe De Gestion, マネジメントチーム)

Hikaru Kyosuke

Interim Manager (Entraîneur, コーチ): Hikaru Kyosuke
Assistant Coach (Entraîneur Adjoint, アシスタントコーチ): Makoto Kikuchi
Assistant Coach (Entraîneur Adjoint, アシスタントコーチ): Yong In-Kwon
Doctor (Médecin, 医者): Ae Mi-Yeon

Starters (Entrées/スターター)

#1 Miyoko Hōjō(F) (Goalkeeper) – Olympique Imgeum-si
#18 Miguel Tamayo (Defender) – Anegaoka Jiangshi FC
#8 Claire Nguyen(F) (Defender) – Akihabara Electric OFC
#21 Ayame Fujisaka (Defender) – Akihabara Electric OFC (CAPTIAN)
#7 Koharu Miyamoto(F) (Defender) – Nabaek Sylph F.C
#11 Rin Mizoguchi (Mid-Field) - Hyuga Valkyries FC
#6 Son Dae Han (Mid-Field) – Olympique Imgeum-si
#5 Ako Izumi(F) (Mid-Field) – Heiwa Wizards FC -
#14 Renée Guidice(F) (Striker) – Nabaek Sylph F.C
#25 Josuke Ichikawa (Striker) – Tel'Adre Phoenix
#82 Joseph Yabuta (Striker) – Akihabara Electric OFC

Back-Up (Sauvegarde/バックアップ)
#2 Ai Takagawa(F) (Goalkeeper) – Akihabara Electric OFC
#3 Atasuke Horiuchi (Goalkeeper) – Heiwa Wizards
#15 Jin Seon Ho (Defender) - Brieux Les Lions FC
#4 Eizan Iwamoto (Defender) – Kairaku Nymphs FC
#10 Hideo Fukuda (Defender) – Tel'Adre Phoenix
#12 Akiho Ubukata(F) (Mid-Field) – Hyūga Valkyrie FC
#17 Hiro Sakuma (Mid-Field) – Habaedo University
#9 Ryoushirou Nayasaki (Striker) – Kairaku Nymphs FC
#23 Sayo Matsuoka (F) (Striker) – Olympique Imgeum-si
#24 Aoi Fujioka (Striker) – Brieux Les Lions FC

Staff Bio

Hikaru Kyosuke Age · 52

After a five cycle hiatus, former manager and the one who developed most of the team to this point, Hikaru Kyosuke has returned as the interim manager. Hikaru is not completely sure that he is the right person for the job but nevertheless gave himself a cycle to record a respectable run while Katsuragi finds a more permanent manager.

Makoto Kikuchi Age · 28

Makoto is known as many things a boy? a girl? a miracle worker? Multi-Talented? Nevertheless she has grown up around sports and has always loved it. While attending school she participated in football, Track, and Field, Swimming, basketball, and cycling. She also was discovered for her musical talents she eventually had to choose what she wanted to do with her life and she chose sports and music. During the offseason, Makoto can be seen in dresses performing on stage or seen in swimwear photo shoots but during football seasons she dons a suit and takes to the field as Manager of the Akihabara Electronic OFC. The two different Makoto Kikuchi. In only her first three seasons she managed to build a solid roster and lead the Electric to their first and second ever title in her first two seasons all while keeping the Electric contenders into the present.

Yong In-Kwon Age · 44

In-Kwon is the manager of the Heiwa Wizards FC and had been a talented defensive mid-fielder in Kirishima's pre BOF days. He has a great understanding of counter attacking play and Sakura Katsuragi feels that his addition to the staff may be needed in order for the Kitsunes campaign at the very least mirroring their previous World Cup performance.


Ae Mi-Yeon Age · 25

Yes the KFA has provided information on the trainer/team doctor. Why do you ask? Because she is the team doctor and since she is part of the team, plays a role in the outcome of matches. With that said there is not much about her to say besides noting she is the team doctor of Akihabara Electronic OFC which is important as the doctor helps prevent injuries and make sure those injured return to field asap. Something needed in such a competitive domestic league.

Starting XI Bio

Miyoko Hōjō Age · 26

If you live in Kirishima you know her, if you watch Kirishinan games you know her, if you have ever faced against Kirishima you know her. Miyoko Hojo is a former culinary student specializing in Chinese Cuisine. As an athletic individual, she was noticed by both basketball and shockingly football scouts for her potential, height and vertical. She decided to give football a try as it had a more flexible schedule and less chance for injury. The rest was history as she has helped lead the Kitsunes to World Cup Qualifications in each of her first three World Cup experiences as well as keeping Olympique Imgeum-Si as a serious contender domestically. The scary thing for the opposition is her natural ability makes her a top goalkeeper. With her reaching her prime and understanding the game more, she provides a get presence in the goal.

Miguel Tamayo Age · 21

The young Filipino refugee and emerging rookie of Anegaoka, Miguel Tamayo was seen as an integral part of Kirishima's success in the previous World Cup. Miguel as a former rookie of the year looks to hold down the fort defensively as the Kitsunes seek to escape from their World Cup group yet again.

Claire Nguyen Age · 27

Young, beautiful and relatively unknown until quite recently. Claire used to be just another defender on the Akihabara Electronic OFC when in one off season she gained a new manager in Makoto Kikuchi and two new players/eventual best friends Joseph Yabuta and Ayame Fujisaka. Nevertheless, the talent that surrounded her raised her game and she took the league by storm. She is quick, precise, and currently known as the slide tackle queen of Kirishima. The one question that is wondered is will she still be as motivated if she played for someone other than Kikuchi or her two BFF? Nevertheless thankfully for her as well as the fans, do not need to find out as her two best friends are also national team material.

Ayame Fujisaka Age · 26

Speaking of Claire's best friends, Ayame Fujisaka at just the age of 21 became the brains of the national team. Despite his age, he now had enough experience to be the captain of the squad, a fact that many Kirishinans have known for a long while. Yes, I said he no he is not a she as he is not transgender. (What a tongue twister) Ayame is well known for his cross-dressing nature but doesn't let your guard down around him as on the pitch he is known for his high football IQ. He is so friendly and knows how to motivate and cheer up anyone. The men and women on the team have always look to him even without the armband. You need someone to talk to he is there, your sore and in need of a massage, he is there. He will do literally anything for you to ensure you will play your maximum potential. He is a reason why Claire has gotten so good. If Seong and Kikuchi are the coaches on the sideline then Fujisaka is the coach on the field. A reputation he has proved and established since his debut with Yabuta on the Kairaku Nymphs before they both went to Akihabara. He is a cornerstone of the generation of miracles.

Koharu Miyamoto Age · 25

Koharu is a free spirit both on and off the field whose player type resembles Miyoko Hojo. She is the type that had no prior football experience and was recruited solely based on various intangibles such as speed and stamina in her specific case. A long distance track star in school her father recruited her to play for his Nabaek Sylph a move that had fans stark mad. Sure just a season prior Hojo found success, left back was different from Goalkeeper and many saw it as a parental preference. Koharu worked hard to salvage her father's name and proved herself to consistently be the first name on any teamsheet. If that was not enough, she added goal scoring to her arsenal so any team unprepared may find themselves shocked by the defender who is the most likely to score in a corner or even more shock to see her sneak past a lagging defender, receive an onside through ball and drill in a goal....once again I remind you she is a defender.

Rin Mizoguchi Age · 22

A year younger and teammate of former rookie of the year, as well as current Primer League champion and first time NT starter, Akiho Ubukata. Cup of Harmony 67 saw the teammate replace the other as the starter. He has helped put Hyuga back on the map and like Akiho is a local from Yamatai prefecture. Seong Mi-Soo is looking to re-add some male strength to the midfield position and it's also hard to deny one of the team's goal scorers a spot. In recent performances, he has been a consistent threat and contributor to the Kitsunes goal scoring endeavors

Son Dae-Han Age · 21

Filling the big shoes of Papadopoulos lies the young Son Dae Han. Dae-Han has been putting in alot of work for his hometown team of Imgeum and had started some matches in the Kitsunes memorable World Cup 78 run. It will take some time to see what exactly he brings to the table and what his role will be. No pressure right?

Ako Izumi Age · 26

Ako is an intelligent, opportunistic, and team oriented girl who is the best passer on the team. Her sole purpose in her opinion was to make others look good though her passing. She loves dribbling the ball and feels immense satisfaction after an assist. Ako has become more of a scorer since she left AC Kawajiri Tanuki, while she did not appreciate how Bianka Schraeder from Armeia treated her team, Ako seemed to realize that while the assist was great she had to once in awhile score herself should the opportunity arise. She is a cornerstone of the generation of miracles and a key part of the Ballista with her specialty being her goal scoring from free kicks.

Renée Guidice Age · 23

This may be a bit surprising to some but Renée Guidice has earned a place in the starting rotation over Sayo Matsuoka. Renée is a goal scorer who was eventually eclipsed by Sylvain Gainsborough and Nita Jagr. With her dissatisfaction in the club's direction, Renée joined LB Koharu Miyamoto and Midfielder from Cosumar Li H'sen Lang in Nabaek. Having found a resurgent in her game Guidice was a high-impact scorer while Matsuoka's Matthew Mets struggled. Renée has taken advantage of this opportunity and does not seem poised to lose that spot anytime soon. On and off the field Renée is a friendly soul who serves as a role model in sportsmanship and character.

Josuke Ichikawa Age · 25

Josuke is a phenomenal scorer who is often seen as the main rival to Yabuta. A few World Cup qualifiers ago his Childhood friend since elementary school Sayo Matsuoka took his spot. However, his impact was missed and rather than replace Matsuoka who played well, Ichikawa replaced Nayasaki, thus putting the two Enrika natives at the wings. With Matsuoka coming off the bench, Jouske is more determined to ensure he maintains bragging rights in regards to his and Sayo's careers. Josuke has good ball control and has a dangerous cross that can change the flow of any game suddenly. Penalty kicks are his greatest strength and no one is more calm, cool, and collected as he is.

Joseph Yabuta Age · 26

Despite what this humble young man would say, Yabuta is the undisputed star and goal scorer for the Kirishinan national team. Yabuta loves to score and scores he can whether it be left foot, right foot, head, knee, etc. Yabuta plays to have fun and his speed is borderline unfair. In his four-year career, Yabuta has won four championships (1 with Kairaku, 3 with Akihabara). It is safe to assume that if Kirishima scores in a game that Yabuta was behind it. This means he either scored or at least assisted on a goal. That type of consistency is very valuable. Yabuta joins his best friends Ayame and Claire in this year's national team as he remains a crucial cornerstone to the generation of miracles.

Tactic: "The Supported Ballista" 4-3-3 +3.83
Manager Kyosuke will be using his Ballista that Seong refined. He plans on making use of the counter attack with his notable defenders Ayame Fujisaka who has a great mind for the game and the tomboy former University track star Koharu Miyamoto whose speed, passing and footwork enables her to get up the field quickly and in the position to opt a pass to a midfielder. Unlike previous version, Miyamoto can join in the attack and after making a pass depending on how the play is developing. Claire Nguyen had a great season with Akihabara and is on the starting line up with teammates Yabuta and fellow center back Fujisaka. With Izumi and Son on the field, they can place the ball in a great positioning of any of the Kitsunes capable strikers like Yabuta to drill the ball into the net. Also with Yabuta's almost unnatural ability to score of volley's it will become obvious how Yabuta made the Baptism of Fire 58 squad. Guidice and Ichikawa will provide offensive support. Kyosuke hopes that this will optimize the team abilites.

Roles
Captain:Fujisaka ,If Subbed out:Izumi/Yabuta/Ichikawa
Penalty Taker: Ichikawa/Izumi/Fujisaka/Yabuta/Guidice
Free Kick Taker: Izumi/Mizoguchi/Ichikawa
Corner Taker: Izumi/Ichikawa/ Mizoguchi

My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following:
Choose my goalscorers: Yes
Godmod scoring events: No
RP injuries to my players: Yes within reason, however, I can edit severity
Godmod injuries to my players: Maybe (TG First)
Hand out yellow cards to my players: Yes
Hand out red cards to my players: Yes (Must Tg me)
Godmod other events: TG me I'm willing to discuss

[West Angola]

WEST ANGOLAN WORLD CUP 80 QUALIFYING ROSTER

Manager: Peter Simmons
Age: 51
Assistant Manager: Elsa Scott
Age: 40

KEEPERS:
(#1) GK: Matt Santos*
Age: 26
Club: Benguela Memorial FC
(#12) GK: Sam Taylor
Age: 22
Club: Huambo

DEFENDERS:
(#3) LB: Natalie Dormor*
Age: 28
Club: Praetoria
(#4) CB: Adam Collins*
Age: 25
Club: Namibe United
(#5) CB: Walt Andrews*
Age: 23
Club: Luanda East
(#2) RB: Christian Williams*
Age: 26
Club: Elysia Isla
(#15) LB/RB: David Francisco
Age: 21
Club: Lobito
(#19) CB: Carlos Mueller
Age: 32
Club: Luanda East

MIDFIELDERS:
(#10) DM: Harrison Gale*
Age: 29
Club: Luanda West
(#6) DM: Christine Davis*
Age: 24
Club: Cuando Cubango
(#9) LAM: Paul Ramirez (Captain)*
Age: 38
Club: Youngstown
(#11) CAM: Sam Dawson*
Age: 25
Club: Namibe United
(#8) RAM: Will Young*
Age: 28
Club: Huambo
(#13) DM: Juan Fox
Age: 30
Club: Namacunde
(#17) AM: Stephen Watson
Age: 19
Club: Luanda West
(#14) AM: Donald Taylor
Age: 20
Club: Druori

FORWARDS:
(#7) CF: Paul Suarez*
Age: 22
Club: Namibe United
(#10) CF: Cal Thomas
Age: 18
Club: Benguela Memorial

Formation: 4-2-3-1
Style: +2

RP Permissions:

I Give To My Opponent The Permission To:
Choose My Goalscorers: Y
Godmod Goalscoring Events: Y
Injure Players: Y (Don't kill anyone please)
Godmod Injury Events: Y (See above)
Red Card Players: Y
Yellow Card Players: Y
Godmod Other Events: Y

[95X]

95X National Team Roster
Winners of AOCAF 22 and 47

In 95X, World Cup 80 takes place in 95X Year 74, one year after World Cup 79.

Formation: 4-4-2/pseudo 4-3-1-2

Style: 0

Key: D-Defender, F-Forward, K-Keeper, M-Midfielder, U-Utility

##   P Name                        M/F Age Club
Starters
 4   D Samantha Fourfortyfour      F   27  University City SC
14  AM Alyssa Yorkton              F   30  Transit Authority SC
16  LM Stacey Sunset               F   30  Myrmidon (CEN)
22  RM Darrius Columbine           M   29  Samaj FC (COS)
23  RF Larry Lewis                 M   29  Ptolomaios (DAI)
29   D Sophie Riverforest          F   24  Twentytwo Cacti
35   K Lacy Onefiftythird          F   29  X SC
50  LF Micah Morrison              M   24  X SC
70   M Alix Ajax                   X   18  X SC
71   D Savannah Onethirtysix       F   18  SC Cascadia
72   D Ebony Deerview              F   18  SC Cascadia

Formation
  50    23
     14
  16 70 22
29 71  72 04
     35

Bench
 2  AM Carrie Camassia             F   30  University City SC
 5   K Jacob Firdale               M   33  SC Cascadia
 7  LF Logan Roork                 M   33  SC Cascadia
 9   D Houston Nineteenth          M   26  Transit Authority SC
15   D Alyssa Sixtwentyeighth      F   27  Celtic Noviodunum (NGD)
17   F Reynaldo Mallard            M   25  Cactus SC
21   M Megan Twoseventeenth        F   27  Millennium City Eagles
28   K Krista Till                 F   29  Marionville (SCH)
35  LF Lynette Glenn               F   34  Olympia FC (EFL)
41   D Chaya Concord-Fourteenth    F   26  Pacific City SC
42   D Rhiannon Concord-Fourteenth F   26  Pacific City SC
53   U Allison Fivethirty          F   28  Spatula City Utensils
62   M Lynsey Borland              F   26  Transit Authority SC

Head Coach: General Failure
General Failure is making his fifth National Team coaching appearance; also at the helm for AOCAF 53-55, and World Cup 79.

Rest of the Sideline staff exists; named as needed.

Uniform
One of the four (with the goalkeeper wearing a different uniform):
White with yellow and black diagonal stripes, "NINETYFIVE X" written out in black Impact Font.
Black with white and yellow diagonal stripes, "NINETYFIVE X" written out in yellow Impact Font.
Yellow with black and white diagonal stripes, "NINETYFIVE X" written out in black Impact Font.
Blue with yellow and black diagonal stripes, "NINETYFIVE X" written out in black Impact Font.

Stadium
Oceanside Stadium II (40,000), Oceanside, 95X

RP Permissions
RP goal scorers: Y
Godmod scoring events: Y
RP yellow cards: Y
RP red cards: Y
RP injuries: N
Godmod injuries: N
Godmod most other events: Y

[Loynn]

The Locker Room

WC Squad Announcement!

The Team News

Manager: Patrick Day - Patrick's second attempt at World Cup glory has been overshadowed by a shaky campaign at STIC leading to some questions as to how long his tenure here will last. This hasn't put much of a dent in his confidence however as he still believes that his squad has what it takes to push further along the road to international glory.

Assistant Manager: Steve Harper - Steve's lack of experience in management hasn't affected his appointment as assistant manager thanks to the incredible relationship he has with the players, Patrick can always rely on Steve to keep spirits high even when we've been caught on a bad run.

Full Squad
Day's squad features a few changes from the boys who went out to STIC earlier on, and he's relying on a few more of the experienced players at our disposal, with some familiar faces returning from a long international break.

GK -- 1 - Karl Weir (C) - Lynn City
GK -- 31 - Harry White - Aldham Town

DR -- 2 - Eliott Leavitt - Lynn City
DR -- 42 - Karl Stagnetto - Gold Coast United

DC -- 4 - Haydn Sands - Barnyt FC
DC -- 6 - Steven Hughes - Barnyt FC
DC -- 34 - Andy Tucker - Tower Hill FC
DC -- 29 - James Day - West Devyn Wanderers

DL -- 3 - Adam Watson - Lynn City
DL -- 33 - Jamie Coutts - Greenwynn Rovers

MC -- 29 - Danny Winks - Sunnyvale FC
MC -- 8 - Mark Wilson - West Devyn Wanderers
MC -- 12 - Ben Rich - Cantaria FC
MC -- 15 - Harry Stringer - Evynn Town
MC -- 37 - Gareth Karmann - Hybury FC

AMR -- 27 - James Owen - Lynn City
AMR -- 20 - Jason Manner - Tower Hill FC

AMC -- 23 - Ace Waterson (VC) - Barnyt FC

AL -- 7 - Will Overgard - Barnyt FC
AL -- 42 - Tom Davis - Lowynn Town

FC - 9 - Jonny Nash - Barnyt FC
FC - 18 - Damian Beldray - West Devyn Wanderers

Starting XI

Loynn will be playing a 4-2-3-1 formation focusing on playing fast attacking football
Style modifier: +3.5

Players to watch: All eyes are on Ace Waterson as he hopes to make as much of an impact in this cup run as he does in the League. Supporters hope he will be the main creative force behind Loynn's attack.

Kits

Home:

Away:

Goalie:

Permissions:

My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following:
Choose my goalscorers: Yes
Godmod scoring events: Yes
RP injuries to my players: Yes (TG me first)
Godmod injuries to my players: No
Hand out yellow cards to my players: Yes
Hand out red cards to my players: Yes
Godmod other events: Yes

[Eura]

The Euran Football Association’s 80th World Cup Qualifying Squad

Manager: Steve Thompson (63, Eura)

All time Euran record appearance holder Steve Thompson, with 301 caps to his name and 75 goals, was made Euran manager amidst much fanfare ahead of the 20th Copa Rushmori and qualifying section for the 71st World Cup. By beating Tom Benedict, several other former Eura internationals and international candidates to the post, Steve had set himself up with the tough task of helping Eura recover from three consecutive poor performances at World Cup finals. Eura seemed to gain more defensive stability and ruthlessness under Louis Watson in his short spell as Thompson's predecessor, but while they dispatched of the minnows easily they underperformed badly against the higher seeds, and then fell apart in the group stage. Only a deserved draw with Valanora salvaged any pride as the respected but not highly rated Watson bowed out of international management. However Thompson turned things around with a surprisingly good performance at the 20th Copa Rushmori, though once again they came up just short of finally winning it - Eura continues to be perhaps the biggest underachiever in the tournament. His Eura side made it to the final before falling to an unlucky defeat in extra time against Sargossa by the score of 2-1, despite a headed goal from Craig Gilbert.

Many questioned whether or not this form would translate into the World Cup, and Thompson's side proved the doubters wrong. Their initial qualifying charge included a number of good wins including victories over Semarland and Mangolana, interrupted only by a frustrating draw in neighbouring Szavoda. However a loss away to the top seeds Royal Kingdom of Quebec, followed by draws against Semarland and Sandwich Territories, temporarily derailed Eura's qualification hopes. Thankfully Thompson turned it around, and powered on by veteran Skorji Oslograd's goals, they qualified. At the World Cup itself Eura finally broke their chain of group stage embarrassments, beating co-hosts Yttribia and the ever potent Farfadillis; their last game was an ignominious defeat to Star United States but they made it into the next round anyway. In the Round of 16 Eura encountered their qualifying rivals Royal Kingdom of Quebec and proved to be their bane once again, beating them 2-1, before beating Turori in an absolute thriller on penalties. However Eura's surprise advancement into the later stages was ended in the semi-finals by Rushmori rivals Pasarga, the goals of Brigham's Dominik Mauer sinking the Euran's despite Skorji Oslograd's 100th international goal. Eura's performance in the 21st Copa Rushmori was less admirable as they stumbled through the group stage before an undeserved quarter final exit to Taeshan.

The next cycle was met by more outstanding football and more heartbreak while Brigham were having that season at home. Eura blitzed their way to their third World Cup final, living up to the hype that followed the last cycle. They were particularly potent in having the most dangerous goalscoring record of any team, especially given Ashtree's age and Campbell's rawness being the only options up front, and went on a remarkable run of form that culminated in a famous 5-0 semi-final drubbing of Vilita. However Eura's newest nemesis Pasarga stood in the way again and defeated them at the final hurdle in a tight contest, and then knocked Eura out of the Copa Rushmori in the later stages on penalties after Eura had started impressively, and had won a 5-3 thriller against rivals Sameba. After these close misses, Eura were wondering what they have to do to win an international tournament again. Despite this it had been a good time for Eura, at 2nd in the world - their highest ranking - and it is hard to argue that, on paper at least, only Pasarga had claim to be better. However there remained some lurking doubts; Eura's previous two finals produced the same issues of key players about to pass their peak and major changes to the starting lineup, and were followed by a quarter final exit and then several years of mediocrity.

Finally, at the 73rd World Cup, all doubts were erased as Thompson cemented himself as a legend as both a player and coach for Eura by winning the World Cup, making Eura the first country from Rushmore to do it twice. An exceptional squad with an exceptional manager swept away a qualifying group of intermediate difficulty with a 100% record, a first for the Euran national team, before kicking off the World Cup with a memorable 7-3 thrashing of Free Republics. Confident victories against Ceni, Cosumar and Apox followed before a rather overconfident Farfadillis who had just shocked Osarius 5-1, were swept away 6-1 by Kris Campbell and company. After Eura's normal time win streak was ended by a draw against underdogs San Jose Guayabal, which ended with Eura winning a drawn out penalty shootout for the first time in a while, they were set up for a tantalising final clash with Pasarga. Eura, despite their fantastic record, were considered slight underdogs against Pasarga due to the perceived mental barrier Eura had developed against the side from northern Rushmore. Thompson and his team were finally rewarded though for their efforts with a tight but deserved victory over the Pasargan's, after a spectacular campaign including particularly exceptional performances from the likes of Craig Sinclair, Kris Campbell, Craig Gilbert and John Spartan. They followed this up by finally winning the Copa Rushmori, beating Taeshan in New Gelderland.

Unfortunately, Eura failed to defend either of these titles. They were as brilliant as usual on their way to the World Cup but their now ageing defence looked frail, and was exposed against Pasarga in that sensational 6-5 win, as well as in several high scoring victories and draws in qualifying. It all came apart against Nephara, who they had beaten 4-3 in the group stage, by the same margin but in reverse. Then at the Copa, Eura were advancing comfortably on home turf before an inexplicable defeat by the same margin to Polaskaan, which many blamed on an incorrect decision to send off Frank Ainsworth, and two of the visitors goals being from offside positions. It was an anti-climactic and extremely disappointing end to that tournament for Eura and has led to big changes in the Euran squad. It is a Euran team that, on the bright side, is now ranked number one in the international rankings for the first time ever. The challenge for Steve Thompson now is to replace the ageing generation that has taken Eura to heights it has never reached before, with only Kris Campbell, Joel Sutton and Frank Ainsworth remaining young from that group - Waller, Chuchilli and Rogers has retired, while Spartan, Watson, Gilbert, Blackthorn and even Sinclair cannot be around forever. Thankfully Eura have some excellent young stars.

A poor performance struck at the 75th tournament, ending the good run - out at the group stage in embarrasing fashion. Or normally it would be. But the terrible crime committed against Eura by Sameba overwhelmed any thoughts of how we are doing in the football, and led to the Euran FA rearranging the scheduling so that Season 30 would start earlier, continuing the one season per World Cup schedule when they had hoped to abandon it. Oakstone have moved stadium due to pressures on their city. This has left the Euran team, who almost sleepwalked through the Copa straight after the World Cup, in a state of disarray for a short time. High profile retirements such as those of Gareth Blackthorn, Ben Prince, Joe Caffin, Gavin Madison and Mark Rogers struck the team. Craig Gilbert was apparently persuaded to continue only due to an emotional intervention by Steve Thompson. The show had to go on despite difficult times on and off the pitch. Finally, Eura were given some relief by an unexpected triumph at Copa Rushmori 27, where the old guard came in to help the younger generation escape a patchy group stage performance to reach the final. John Spartan scored a tap in to beat Valladares to the title, his third goal in three winning major international finals for Eura. Craig Gilbert finally retired off the back of this.

Eura then shocked the odds again at the 78th World Cup, overcoming a disappointing qualifying performance to fight their way to the final tooth and nail, beating top teams despite what were at times underwhelming and tired defensive performances. It was a testament to Eura's quality that they made it to the final when out of form but they were then struck by the bad fortune of facing another scrappy side in the final, Electrum, who beat Eura 3-1 - our third World Cup final defeat. It was nevertheless another heroic and emotional performance that coincided with a turn of fortunes in the war with Sameba. Craig Sinclair and John Spartan finally retired from international duty with their heads held high and a standing ovation at their exits in the final, another in which Spartan scored although it wasn't a winning goal this time. After a decent Copa showing (reaching the semi-finals) and a two year gap between World Cups rather than one, he continued his project to set up a Euran side built for the future at WC79, overcoming a serious derailing of the qualifying campaign and disappointing home and away defeats to Nephara by marching on to the quarter finals, only to go out unfortunately to a very good Bonesea side. Copa Rushmori 29 featured a decent Euran run to the later stages and the retirement of Kris Campbell for international football. Eura's squad has changed little from that tournament, but is likely to undergo significant change not that far into the future, which will make good qualifying performances all the more important for these players.

Assistant Manager: Matt Boyce (63, Eura)

Boyce was a surprise appointment as Thompson’s assistant, having been out of coaching roles for a couple of years. However he has plenty of experience at various clubs and the national team before that and his appointment has been responded to positively. He has played a pivotal role in maintaining Eura’s improvements at the back, while his bubbly personality and reputation as a leader make him a valuable asset in the dressing room. He has been a key ingredient in Thompson's success, and has proven a lot less of a competitor, and more like an assistant, than Dimitri Campbell was to Ben Randall.

Styles and Permission

Style Modifier: +2

My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following:

Choose my goalscorers – YES
Godmod scoring events – YES
RP injuries to my players – YES
Godmod injuries to my players – YES (But only how the injury happens, NOT the extent of the injury)
Hand out yellow cards to my players – YES
Hand out red cards to my players – YES
Godmod other events – YES, provided you keep events within the realms of realism, so no deaths etc.

30 man squad

Shirt number – name – position – age – caps – goals – club
Caps and goals not included currently as stats are out of date by one cycle

Goalkeepers

1 – Robert Griffin – GK – 28 – Sabrefell Moths (Nephara)
13 – Jeffrey Douglas – GK – 32 – Bastion
30 – Kevin Belgrave - GK - 24 - Directus

Defenders

2 – Scott Coles - RB - 27 - Ulsa
3 – Gabriel Harper - LB - 28 - Directus
4 – John Leach – CB – 28 – Ulsa
5 – Frank Ainsworth - CB - 34 - Ulsa
15 – Harvey Blake - CB - 24 - Spartangrad
19 – Bryan Butler - CB - 32 - Spartangrad
21 – Ethan Cook – RB – 28 – Directus
23 – Ben Hall - LB - 24 - Oakstone
25 – Charles Roberts - CB - 22 - Bastion
27 – Jon Haines - RB - 25 - Sabrefell Moths (Nephara)

Midfielders

6 – John Talbot - CDM - 27 - Spartangrad
7 – Oscar Coltrane - AM - 28 - Sabrefell Athletic (Nephara)
8 – Liam Armstrong - CM - 25 - Starling (Nephara)
11 - Tom Robson - CM/LM - 33 - Brigham
12 - Anthony Townsend - RM - 24 - Ma Alameome (Farfadillis)
16 – Alex Wyatt - CM - 28 - Revolutionaries
18 – Gael Tobin - CAM - 29 - Falourr
20 – Sterling Rose - CDM - 34 - Izotz Zubia (Audioslavia)
22 – Dominic Miller - LW - 27 - Bastion
24 – Harry Gravesen - CM - 25 - Spartangrad
28 – Rhys Griffiths - AM - 22 - Revolutionaries
29 - Harrison Burns - RM - 25 - Bastion

Forwards

9 – Josh Holmes – AM/CF – 28 – Revolutionaries
10 – Dion Underwood - ST - 28 - Bastion
14 – Lofty Jones - CF - 30 - Bastion
17 – Dean Sharp - ST - 27 - Directus
26 – William Stone - ST - 29 - Ramusok United (Cosumar)

Preferred starting lineup

Note; does not take into account suspensions, injuries or any other change. At the end of each RP I post, I will try to give a team for the next match and formation type. If no such lineup is posted, assume that there have been no changes and use the lineup below.

GK - 1. R Griffin
RWB - 2. S Coles
RCB - 4. J Leach
LCB - 5. F Ainsworth
LWB - 3. G Harper
RCM - 8. L Armstrong
LCM - 6. J Talbot
RAM - 12. A Townsend
CAM - 7. O Coltrane
LAM - 11. T Robson
ST - 10. D Underwood

Eura may sometimes play 4-2-2-2 with Coltrane shifted to the left and Robson benched for another striker, usually Holmes, or a 4-3-3 with a middle of Armstrong/Coltrane/Talbot and a front three of Underwood/Jones/Holmes.

Subs

13. J Douglas
21. E Cook
19. B Butler
23. B Hall
16. A Wyatt
24. H Gravesen
28. R Griffiths
9. J Holmes
14. L Jones

Player Roles

Squad Captain: Sterling Rose
Vice Captain: Frank Ainsworth
Direct free kicks: Oscar Coltrane (Right footed) or Tom Robson (Left footed)
Indirect free kicks: Liam Armstrong (Right footed)
Right corner: Oscar Coltrane (Right footed), Tom Robson (Left footed)
Left corner: Tom Robson (Left footed), Oscar Coltrane (Right footed)
Penalties: 1. Liam Armstrong 2. Oscar Coltrane 3. Dion Underwood 4. Anthony Townsend 5. Tom Robson

Kits

[Quakmybush]

Here is Quakmybush's roster for the 80th edition of the World Cup!

Quakmybush plays a 3-3-4 +4 style. Feel free to RP as you please (within reason).

Goalkeepers
Ercan Cunningham 21 years old, 0 Caps, 0 Goals.
Danilo Hardwick 24 years old, 0 Caps, 0 Goals.
Melvin Cseh 27 years old,0 Caps, 0 Goals.

Defenders
Gabriel Wiegand 29 years old, 0 Caps, 0 Goals.
Trevor Dahl 24 years old, 0 Caps, 0 Goals.
Domenic Vela 22 years old, 0 Caps, 0 Goals.
Peer Pagano 31 years old, 0 Caps, 0 Goals.
Aleks Thornton 24 years old, 0 Caps, 0 Goals.
Branislav Apeldorn 22 years old, 0 Caps, 0 Goals.
Karl Marton 19 years old, 0 Caps, 0 Goals.

Midfielders
Juhan Reznik 25 years old, 0 Caps, 0 Goals.
Wilcox Reinout 21 years old, 0 Caps, 0 Goals.
Karsten Abatangelo 24 years old, 0 Caps, 0 Goals.
Ivor Alemagma 27 years old, 0 Caps, 0 Goals.
Fedor Schuhart 37 years old, 0 Caps, 0 Goals.
Valentin Beckett 21 years old, 0 Caps, 0 Goals.
Allen Evers 33 years old, 0 Caps, 0 Goals.

Forwards
Samuel Arisztid 18 years old, 0 Caps, 0 Goals.
Tom Columbo 21 years old, 0 Caps, 0 Goals.
Ulisse Hahn 35 years old, 0 Caps, 0 Goals.
Vili Ferrero 25 years old, 0 Caps, 0 Goals.
Frank Maunu 29 years old, 0 Caps, 0 Goals.
Stephan Hummel 30 years old, 0 Caps, 0 Goals.
Popescu Prokopis 17 years old, 0 Caps, 0 Goals.
Buck Loncar 24 years old, 0 Caps, 0 Goals.

Starters are marked in bold.

[Euran Oceania Territories]

EURAN OCEANIA TERRITORIES
"The Expats"

World Cup 80 Qualifying Squad

National Introduction

Kit: Blue with combination livery of Euran gold and Syndicatian white. Alternative kit is the same colours are Syndicatian or "Revolutionaries" green.
Stadium: Flynn Arena, 96,500
Style Mod: +2

The Incorporated States of Euran Oceania Territories is a parliamentary federal dominion of Eura, formed of the Euran zone of the former Inevitable Syndicate and the Whittorian Islands. It has a population of just under ten million people which is quickly rising, making it a beacon of diversity home to Syndicatians, Whittorian refugees, Euran migrants and others. It has possibly the world's largest artificial crater, which dominates the landscape west of what is now New Fligsive, the capital of this new entity. Its home stadium is the The Flynn Arena, where Eura beat Polar Islandstates 4-2 in the famous 66th World Cup final. Few would have predicted that the colours of red, blue and gold would become permanent there but its happened, and the stadium is now back in good condition after an expensive refit to return it to the 96,500 capacity it held previously. Previously a wooden stadium, the current iteration of the Flynn Arena was rebuilt after a great fire destroyed the stadium during a game between Fligsive FC and Magnaeus City. Nowadays, it's a little more robust, having been the subject of many refurbishment projects over the years. The stadium was easily reachable on the Fligsive Metro before the violent overthrow of the Corvidae regime and the associated disaster in Fligsive. It now sports a combination of the old paint job as well as Euran blue and gold while the local club Fligsive FC are still in existence despite drawing lower crowds after the Mertagne exodus, though they do not play in the hastily cobbled together amateur EOTLeague.

Euran Oceania Territories formed a national football team not long after the founding of the political entity, a project conjured up by the Euran government Ministry of Sport to imbue a sense of cohesion among the diverse population of EOT. They played a series of friendlies against other "Eurasphere" sides from Endemia and Rushmore in a lengthy state subsidised tour. Their first games were defeats against Daera, Itor and the Ferguson Islands, before an unexpected 4-3 victory against Helving, despite their Euraleague star Scott Barnes scoring a hattrick. They then entered the 50th AOCAF full of excitement despite having a mostly amateur team, including serving military personnel, but were promptly demolished in the group stages by several teams. Now, with the citizenship laws relaxed to allow the growth of the Territories, the "Underdogs" as they have come to call themselves are suddenly confident that they might be able to pull off a shock or two. They've got some top class management too in the form of manager Tolgus Tregajorran, a footballing icon in Apox who is also well known on the international scene.
Tregajorran has managed to persuade some former Apoxian internationals, playing in Eura and with no international allegieance following the dismemberment of Apoxian professional football, to sign the relevant papers and make the surprise switch to EOT, as well as Euran's and other international exiles. After several years of bit part competition EOT have decided to put themselves forward for World Cup qualifiers for the first time and in turn the Baptism of Fire, after the Sameban national team withdrew from the Endemian International Sporting Agreement and international football. They performed poorly at the Baptism of Fire, going out at the group stage, and will hope to represent themselves more successfully in qualifying for the 80th World Cup.

The Squad
Shirt number. Name - Age - Position - Caps - Goals - Club (Nation)

Goalkeepers

1. David Cooke - 35 - GK - Unioneers (Eura)
13. Bart Jones - 31 - GK - Burdoc Ridge (Audioslavia)

Starting goalkeeper Cooke remains a stalwart of the side with Bart Jones still on the bench five years after EOT's competitive debut at the AOCAF.

Defenders

2. Timwise Gerduns - 24 - RB - Revolutionaries (Eura)
5. Kurt Strong - 25 - CB - Revolutionaries (Eura)
6. Alex Charlton - 30 - CB - Brigham (Eura)
3. Ewan May - 30 - LB - Lemmitania State FC (Audioslavia)
15. Jack Ream - 23 - RB - Fligsive FC
19. Danny Lawrence - 26 - CB - Ulsa Rovers (Eura)
21. Jesus Moreno - 24 - LB - Arrowsmith (Eura)
23. Freddie Law - 22 - CB - Foxhampton (Eura)
25. Kyle Bird - 32 - CB - Baton Island

When EOT started out their weakest area was defence. Now that is not the case thanks to a back line that includes the starting right back and a starting centreback from Revolutionaries and Brigham respectively, as well as a Revolutionaries squad player at centreback. Beyond that they lack strength in depth but at least they have some professionals from a high level going into their first competitive non-regional campaigns.

Midfielders

4. Samuel Freeman - 28 - CM - Farrenton Athletic (Eura)
7. Peter Chadwick - 27 - CAM - Holdenberg City (Eura)
8. Willem Ajax - 29 - CM - Bastion (Eura)
11. Edward Pollard - 28 - LM - Lajuno (Eura)
16. Louie McKenzie - 26 - AM - Callodown (Eura)
17. Mark Little - 21 - RW - Fligsive FC
18. Brandon Browton - 31 - CDM - Eastice (Daera)
20. Callum Sauvage - 29 - AM - Jericho
22. Peter Brooks - 24 - CM - AFC Whittorians
24. George Richards - 19 - CM - Foxhampton (Eura)
26. Joel Conway - 20 - RW - Nukon (Eura)

Their starting midfield has barely changed for several years. Freeman, Chadwick, Ajax and Pollard remain the crucial players. McKenzie and Brooks are probably the best of a weak bunch of squad players.

Forwards

9. Ulysses Zimmer - 25 - ST - Hornchurch (Eura)
10. Tom Duffy - 24 - CF - RGS Athletic (Eastfield Lodge)
12. Paul Hooper - 21 - ST - Fligsive FC
14. Pierre-Louis Le Tonnelier - 22 - ST - Farrenton Athletic

In the years since EOT started playing international football Leigh Oswald's star has fallen considerably, while erstwhile target man Tom Duffy has become a successful striker at one of Eastfield Lodge's top clubs. Zimmer is a reliable poacher although his goalscoring ability at international level is not exactly exceptional. Paul Hooper is a promising youngster with sensational pace. Oswald's decline has seen him replaced by Gadiryan convert Le Tonnelier.

Preferred starting lineup
Formation is 4-4-2, however they can also switch to 4-1-2-1-2 and 4-3-3 quite easily. If they are losing and need to score, they tend to go for 4-3-3, withdrawing Pollard, pushing Chadwick into the centre and throwing Oswald up front. Either that or 3-4-3, taking May off, going to three at the back and putting Oswald up front.

GK - 1. D Cooke
RB - 2. T Gerduns
RCB - 5. K Strong
LCB - 6. A Charlton
LB - 3. E May
RAM - 7. P Chadwick
RCM - 4. S Freeman
LCM - 8. W Ajax
LAM - 11. E Pollard
CF - 10. T Duffy
ST - 9. U Zimmer

Responsibilities

Captain: Alex Charlton
Vice captain: Tom Duffy
Free kicks: Peter Chadwick (Direct right foot), Willem Ajax (DIrect left foot), Samuel Freeman (Indirect)
Corners: Peter Chadwick (Right inswinging), Willem Ajax (Left inswinging)
Penalties: 1. Peter Chadwick 2. Tom Duffy 3. Ulysses Zimmer 4. Samuel Freeman 5. Willem Ajax

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[Kopyk]

Kopyk Men’s National Football Team (KOPMNT)

Information
Country code: KOP
Denonym: Kopyki
Head Coach: Lár Øgmundursson
Assistant Coach: Zakarias Geertssen
Physiotherapist: Vaila Aðilsdottir
Captain: Þor Kolmarsson
Alternate Captain: Árnæll Björnsson
Home Kits:
Away Kits:

RP Permissions
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Choose Scoring Events: Yes
Godmod scoring events: No
Hand out yellow cards to my players: Yes
Hand out red cards to my players: Yes
RP Injuries to my players: Yes(please state how long they will be out if you do choose to injure them however).
Godmod injuries to my players: Yes
Godmod other events: Yes, TG me for anything out of the ordinary though.
Style modifier: -2.5
Formation:4-4-2

Roster

Starting Lineup
GK #21 Ársæll Björnsson (24), Goðistapi Sameinað FF
RB #11 Mikkel Þorsson (27), Ulfjörður FF
CB #14 Þor Kolmarsson (32) Captain, Orssovík Sameinað FF
CB #12 Aleksandr van Houten (25), Elháls Eldur FF
LB #6 Sven Reidrssen (29), Brúnshöfn Hafmenn
CM #8 Dýrmundur Nílsson (22), Ulfjörður FF
CM #4 Frans Geirsson (23), Elháls Eldur FF
LW #10 Heimlag Halfrsson (20), Alvabaer Sól FF
RW #17 Konrád Ólafsson (19), Haskóli Brunshöfn 
ST #20 Heimir Salvarsson (27), Elháls Eldur FF
ST #16 Arnar Helmudsson (30), Orssovík Sameinað FF

Bench:
GK#18 Kári Johanssen (20), Alvabaer Sól FF
RB/LB#9 Ölver Finnbjörnsson (21), Bakki Bardgamenn
CM#2 Ilías Einirsson (22), Brúnshöfn Hafmenn
CM#5 Rafn Rúnisson (26), Goðistapi Sameinað FF
LW/RW#19 Bjarni Darri (24), Varðalur Hundar FF
LW/RW#15 Fleming Norðmannsson (23), Elháls Eldur FF
ST#7 Sandur Úlriksson (23), Orssovík Sameinað FF

Reserves
GK#1 Ríkard Leifsson (18), Háskoli Ulfjörður
RB/LB#16 Magnús Eðvarsson (33), Goðistapi Sameinað FF
CM#13 Jens Kristenssen (20), Varðalur Hundar FF
LW/RW#3 Mír Tjörfisson (20), Háskoli Ulfjörður
ST#17 Érik Valmarsson (29), Ulfjörður FF

Notes:
- Free kicks and corner kicks taken by Mikkel Þorsson and penalty kicks are taken by Heimir Salvarsson or Konrád Ólafsson.
- Top Scorers, in order of likelihood of scoring: #20, #17, #16, #8, #10

Völlin Pól Valbjörnsson

Capacity of 20 000, located in Orssovík, Þorsvígi

Named after a former mayor of Orssovík, Völlin Pól Valbjörnsson is the home stadium of the Kopyki National Football Team. It is located in Orssovík, Þorsvígi, Kopyk’s most populated city. “Völ-Val”, as it is known colloquially by fans, is also home to the local Kopyk Football League team, Orssovík Sameinað FF.

Fans of the Konungar make up most of the crowd during national team games, and as such many can be seen wearing the #14 jersey of Orssovík’s star defender and captain of the national team, Þor Kolmarsson.

While fans can get rowdy during intense matches, the crowd at Völ-Val is not known for rioting - even during upsetting losses. If the team is doing well, it is likely to see the crowd on their feet, cheering and chanting. On the other hand, if the team is playing poorly, the crowd will be more likely to sit quietly in disappointment and frustration.


Select Player Bios

Þor Kolmarsson

Þor Kolmarsson is the veteran star of the Kopyki national team. Born in Élhals, Þorsvígi, in 1986, Kolmarsson began playing football at the age of 6 for the local children’s team. He was drafted to Orssovík Sameinað FF in 2005, and was called up to the national team shortly after in 2006. He got his first cap that year. Kolmarsson has been a staple of the Kopyki national team ever since. Now at the age of 32, some suspect he is reaching the end of his career. His performance in the 80th World Cup will likely determine his future with the team.

Ársæll Björnsson

Ársæll Björnsson was a surprise addition to the Kopyki lineup. He was born in Ulfjördur, Suðurströnd, in 1994, and plays for Goðistapi Sameinað FF in the Kopyk Football League.

After veteran goalkeeper Johan Finnissen tore his ACL in a game with Ulfjordur FF, Björnsson was called to take his place on the national team. He surprised both the fans and the management, letting in only one goal and saving a penalty kick, all what was only his 7th cap.

Björnsson will be starting in nets for the Kopykis during the 80th World Cup qualifying, as Finnissen is still recovering from injury.


Konrád Ólafsson
Billed as the up and coming star of the Kopyki National team, Konrád Ólafsson has been described as a “fury on the wing”. Born in Brunshöfn, Míkastadur, in 1999, Ólafsson grew up playing sports. He played football, rugby sevens, as well as ice hockey for most of his teenage life.

Ólafsson was almost signed to the Haskóli Brunshöfn varsity rugby team before a dislocated shoulder caused him to miss the first several training camps. He switched his focus to football and found that he excelled at it. He now plays for the Brunshöfn varsity football team

At the age of 16, Ólafsson was called up to training camp for the national team. He received his first cap in 2016 at the age of 17, and proved himself well by scoring the third goal in a 3-1 win against Canada. The 80th World Cup will be his first time competing on such a large stage, and fans are eager to see how he holds up to the pressure.

[Tumbra]

Tumbran National Football Team
The Blue Lions

The team's second outing in the World Cup continued Tumbra's streak of not making it past the first round. Setting his sights back on the regional tournament, Robin Stoff hopes for blood, after losing in the Final to Super-Llamaland.

All-Time Record as of WC 79

Jordan Fletcher: 12-8-17
Colin Guthries: 0-3-3
Robin Stoff: 70-29-39

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1: (Not for too long - maximum until end of tournament. No killings or career-ending injuries. A terrorist attack that kills supporters is fine, however - just not any member of the Royal Family)

Staff

Manager: Robin Stoff (60 y/o, TMB)

Following the excellent cycle Tumbra have had for the cycle, Stoff has penned a two-cycle extension for the team. His daring manouveres and brand of football have led him to become, with good reason, one of the men who will be remembered as the Great Managers of Tumbra.

Assistant Manager: Mark Noble (49 y/o, TMB)

Goalkeeping Coach: Aiden Pearce (54 y/o, TMB)

Defensive Coach: Jon Seah (45 y/o, TMB)

Attacking Coach: Martin Lewis (60 y/o, TMB)

Fitness Coach: Samantha Lewington (41 y/o, TMB)

Scout: Harry Kew (66 y/o, TMB)

Physio: Coraline Lewis (35 y/o, TMB)

Players

Formation: 4-2-3-1

1 Ryan Hughes

Age: 33
Height: 190 cm
Weight: 86 kg

12 Michael Normandy

Age: 24
Height: 178 cm
Weight: 68 kg

23 Lucien Parker

Age: 22
Height: 179 cm
Weight: 70 kg

2 Charlie Lester

Positions: LB, RB
Age: 21
Height: 174 cm
Weight: 69 kg

3 Brandon Brooks - Captain

Positions: CB, CDM, CM
Age: 33
Height: 180 cm
Weight: 85 kg

4 Robin Bailey

Positions: CB, LB, RB
Age: 23
Height: 164 cm
Weight: 63 kg

5 Cecil Reyes

Positions: RB, CB, SW
Age: 28
Height: 180 cm
Weight: 72 kg

13 Ian Keum

Positions: CB, LB, RB
Age: 26
Height: 174 cm
Weight: 66kg

14 Amelia Roberts

Positions: CB, LB, CM
Age: 24
Height: 168 cm
Weight: 54 kg

15 Luke de Coubertin

Positions: CDM, CM, LM
Age: 24
Height: 182 cm
Weight: 71 kg

6 Henry Butler (Golden Eagles - Avon) - Vice Captain

Positions: CDM, CM, LM
Age: 30
Height: 171 cm
Weight: 63 kg

7 John Rhys-Stevens

Positions: CDM, CB
Age: 25
Height: 175 cm
Weight: 70 kg

8 Almar Hussein

Positions: LW, CM, CAM
Age: 22
Height: 170 cm
Weight: 56 kg

9 Robert Alexander (Golden Eagles - Avon)

Age: 32
Positions: CAM, LM, RM, CM
Height: 176 cm
Weight: 74 kg

10 Evan Hughes

Age: 25
Positions: RW, LW, ST
Height: 169 cm
Weight: 62 kg

16 Patrick Hannity

Age: 24
Positions: CDM, CM, LM
Height: 176 cm
Weight: 74 kg

17 Jacob Craite

Age: 23
Positions: RM, RW, RF
Height: 177 cm
Weight: 73 kg

18 Kevin Monaghan

Age: 25
Positions: CDM, CM, CB
Height: 169 cm
Weight: 62 kg

19 Anna Colt

Age: 24
Positions: RM, LM
Height: 170 cm
Weight: 63 kg

20 Tricia Hunt

Age: 20
Positions: CDM, CB, CM
Height: 169 cm
Weight: 54 kg

11 John Krajewski

Age: 25
Positions: ST, LW, LM
Height: 181 cm
Weight: 81 kg

21 Oliver Ganson (Rosenfeldplatz FC, Abanhfleft)

Age: 21
Positions: ST
Height: 176 cm
Weight: 54 kg

22 Ashley Wilson

Age: 23
Positions: ST, CAM
Height: 164 cm
Weight: 59 kg

KIts

The kits are provided by Meski of Red Blackiland - one of the best kitmakers of the world. The kits see the Tumbran team reaching for the stars. The team are looking for a new kit after this cycle.

[Stetzra]

THE COMMONWEALTH OF
STETZRA
NATIONAL SOCCER TEAM

The Lions have a baptism of fire here. Wait: They didn't participate in the Baptism of Fire. The Lions, with their royal funds and top-class training, will see if they can succeed on the big stage.

Starting XI

GK: Josef HOWARD
#99 / (STZ) Nord Imperium / 30 yrs.

Howard is a veteran staple on the Stetzran national team. He's been starting for the Lions since the age of 24, and has been a first-choice ever since. A fan-favorite, Howard grew up in the city of Orsay, before being recruited for the academy of his hometown team, Nord Imperium, where he has played his entire life. However, some predict a move to North Prairie is inevitable.

LB: Mahmoud DEROZZA
#33 / (NRP) 1867 Cedar / 22 yrs.

Derozza is an up-and-coming defender prodigy, and the starter for recently promoted Prarie Premier side 1867 Cedar. Derozza is a 4th generation Midandian, so with the recent start-up of the Midand Premier Division, Derozza will surely be a target for top Midandian sides like Midandia FC and Southern Springs FC.

LCB: Lito RAFEAL
#3 / (STZ) Freiden Royal / 27 yrs.

The anchor of the defense, Rafeal is the starter for the most historic Stetzran side, Freiden Royal. Rafeal is almost always the Stetzran who stops opposing attacks, positioning himself in the box to intercept and clear. Rafeal is also the most attacking centre-back on the squad, with 31 career goals for Freiden. Most of these are from corner kicks, since his 6'4, 195-pound stature towers over opposing defenders.

RCB: Asa ALPACANA
#2 / (STZ) Schwan / 25 yrs.

Growing up wealthy in suburban Rosa, it is ironic that Alpacana plays for the historically working-class side of Schwan. With his parents' tourism money (Rosa is the largest city on the tourism hub that is the island of Belleza), Alpacana had the most elite equipment while playing for the elite youth team of Sporting Belleza. However, Alpacana is very humble and frequently partners with charity.

RB: Beau LOGRAO
#19 / (STZ) Evergreen / 24 yrs.

Lograo is a very technically-adapt player, frequently going on runs down the sideline to cross a ball into the box. This playing style fits with his wealthy, playmaking club of Evergreen, who dazzle supporters with counter-attacks and fast paced football. Lograo doubles as a Wallace area Prestogram star, and is engaged to model Brook Carviana.


CDM: Josh JAMES
#20 / (VLI) Port Park City / 23 yrs.

James excels for the Valliestan powerhouse of Port Park City, and is loved by kids in and around Port Park. Josh grew up in Sadiejames, and played for the Freiden Royal Academy before moving to its' Valliestan counterpart, Port Park City. Since other CDMs are more defensive-minded, James plays more of a Mousse Dembele style, and joins with Stetzran attacks, often hitting one from the edge of the box.

LW: Pierre PELOTON
#7 / (NRP) Loon City Rising FC / 23 yrs.

Another staple of Stetzran success in North Prarie, Peloton is the explosive, up-and-coming winger for consistent top four side Loon City Rising SC. Peloton is probably the most skillful player on the team, and can do stepovers, rainbows, and other tricks to get by opposing defenders.

RW: Joe TRIBECA
#12 / (STZ) Louiseville City / 28 yrs.

Again an opposite to his other-side-of-the-park counterpart, Tribeca is less skillful and attacking, and instead goes for crosses and free kicks. As the free kick man on the team, this is where Tribeca will get the majority of his goals from. But Tribeca can attack, and you should watch for him on the rebound, as he is always ready to pounce on a ball that comes his way.

LM: Alex HAMM
#1 / (NRP) Capitol Heights FC / 28 yrs.

Alex Hamm is the star of the side. The Stetzran epitome of success. A star in a foreign league and a celebrity back home, Hamm is always explosive, and darts past defenders to fool the goalkeeper and send the ball rocketing into the net. First a star for Freiden Royal, Hamm was bought by Capitol Heights FC and has been a fan favorite in the Stadia Capital ever since.

RM: Micheal ALLISON
#9 / (STZ) Real Rosa / 29 yrs.

Another staple of the national team, Allison is the star for Real Rosa, a team that always challenges for the title and consistently finishes in the top four. Allison is the less explosive midfielder as compared to Alex Hamm, but is still an attacking threat that teams should always see coming.

ST: Nick GLONSE
#10 / Freiden Royal / 25 yrs.

Glonse may be the #10, but he is not the star. Although he may be second to Alex Hamm in fans' hearts, Glonse lives up to his number and position. Nick and Alex are frequently the stars of counter-attacks, and Hamm is even mentoring Glonse, since he is a under-rated player that will be the star if Hamm retires or diminishes.

Formation
Stetzra is running a 4-1-2-2-1 formation, that caters to their attacking style.


Uniforms
Kindly provided by the super-awesome Filindostan and No-Nonsense Sportswear.
Home / Away / Goalkeeper





Stadium

Royale Stadium
Royale Stadium, the 54,000 seater stadium for Freiden Royal, will host all Stetzran World Cup qualifying matches.

Style Mod
Style mod is +3

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Godmod Goalscoring Events: Y
Injure Players: Y, TG me for severity
Godmod Injury Events: N
Red Card Players: Y
Yellow Card Players: Y
Godmod Other Events: N
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[Ethane]

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Ethane Red Kites

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National Kits

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Thanks to JMC Football Kit Store of Krytenia for the logo and kits.

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Basic Info/Stats

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Nation: Ethane
Team Nickname: Red Kites
Style Mod: +4
Trigramme: ETN
Formation: 3-3-1-3

Overall Record: 85-28-63 (48.3% win rate)
Home Played: 63 games (60.3% win rate)
Home Record: 38-13-12
Away Played: 74 games (47.3% win rate)
Away Record: 35-732
Neutral Played: 38 games (31.6% win rate)
Neutral Record: 12-8-19
Goal Difference: +26
Goals For: 235
Goals Per Match: 1.34 goals per match.
Goals Against: 209
Goals Conceded Per Match: 1.19 goals per match.
Average Goal Difference: +0.15 goals per match.

World Cup Sanctioned Record: 68-18-29 (59.1% win rate)
Home Record: 29-10-5 (65.9% win rate)
Away Record: 31-313 (66.0% win rate)
Neutral Record: 8-5-11 (34.8% win rate)
World Cup Sanctioned Goal Difference: +59 (+0.51 average goal difference per match)
Goals For: 178 (1.55 goals per match average)
Goals Against: 119 (1.04 goals conceded per match average).

First International Match/First Loss: Ethane 0-1 Oisinistan (BoF61)
- It may have been a loss, but this match marked the start of a campaign which saw Ethane reach the quarter-finals of the Baptism of Fire.

First Win: Ethane 2-1 Whovian Tardisia (BoF61)
- This was the final match of the group stages of the Baptism of Fire for the Red Kites, and also the first win ever for the team on the international stage. This result saw them slip out of the groups in second, narrowly qualifying to the next stage of the tournament.

First Draw: Ethane 0-0 Quazira (BoF61)
- This was the third match of that tight Baptism of Fire group, and was a tense but uneventful match. This draw against the group leaders kept the Red Kites in a place where they could still progress.

First WCQ Match/Win: Kynystan 0-1 Ethane (WCQ74)
- This match set the tone for Ethane's first qualifying campaign. They did challenge and threaten the top teams, but were never really in contention to reach the world cup.

First WC Match: Ethane 2-2 Cosumar (WC77)
- As first World Cup matches go, the Red Kites managed to impress with a draw against a decent team. Ultimately, the point claimed from this draw ended up being the only point claimed in the group, leading to the inevitable elimination of Ethane from the world cup. It was a start.

First WC Win: Ethane 1-0 Nova Anglicana (WC78)
- The first of Ethane's World Cup matches in this cycle, the Red Kites were keen to set the tone for the rest of the group. And that they did, with a decent performance leading to a win. This, and the draw against San Jose Guayabal, allowed the Red Kites to progress past the group stages for the first time in the team's history.

Largest Win: Ethane 6-0 Legalese
- The Red Kites dominated in this match, completely shutting Legalese out. This match formed part of a qualifying campaign which saw the team win the qualifying group, but ultimately struggle in a very tough world cup group. Declan Smith managed to score a hattrick against Legalese in this match, asserting his claim to a position in the team.

Largest Loss: Nova Anglicana 5-0 Ethane (CEXVI)
- Ethane struggled in a game against one of the best teams in the group, in a regional campaign where they lost all but 1 of their games in the group stage.

Ethane 1-6 Racing (CEXIX)
- In a tournament the Red Kites typically struggle in, they suffered a humiliating loss, albeit the only loss of the group campaign.

Highest Scoring Game: Ethane 7-2 Natanians and Nosts
- The Red Kites put 7 past Natanians and Nosts in a 9-goal thrilled, with Samuel Mitchell scoring a hattrick for Ethane.

Most Significant/Impressive Game: Ethane 3-1 The Holy Empire (WC75Q)
- The significance of this game lies not in the outcome leading from this match, although Ethane did reach the playoffs for the first time due primarily to this result amongst other factors in the group. Instead, it is significant because of the result considering the ranking disparity between these 2 teams. This early on in Ethane's footballing journey, a result like this is, and was, impressive.

Electrum 1-0 Ethane (WC77Q)
- A crucial victory against a top team which allowed the Red Kites to qualify for their first world cup ever.

Ethane 1-0 Eshan (Fr)
- #friendlyrivalry

Ethane 3-3 San José Guayabal (WC78)
- A crucial game against a highly prestigious team which allowed the Red Kites to progress past the world cup group stage for the first time in their history.

Ethane 2-0 Valladares(WC79Q)
- This confident victory against the top seed in the group kickstarted Ethane's qualifying campaign which saw the Red Kites reach the world cup for the third consecutive edition.

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Staffing

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Manager: Gavin Comi; 58
After the departure of Curtis Steeling to Super-Llamaland after the Ethanian national team reached the World Cup for the first time in the team's history, the FAE (Football Association of Ethane) rushed in an interim manager for the Campionato Esportiva before hunting for the next long-term manager for the national team. Unlike some other nations who look abroad for managers, the FAE decided to turn their heads to the Explosive League for those with managing credentials. They very quickly poached Gavin Comi from Loconstead United.

He can be quite abrasive in his approach and demeanour towards the players, but once you're with him and in his good books he showers the players with praise. His approach to football isn't the most conventional, but he has taken Ethane to the world cup for 2 consecutive editions, and is looking to do get Ethane into the world cup yet again in this campaign. He has good relations with many of his players, but can struggle to fully nurture the youth in the team which could prove important in this world cup campaign.

Assistant Manager: Alvin Bailey; 50
Alvin Bailey generally makes up for Comi's shortfalls; he is a more relaxed person and is much easier to get along with, and can often be the one keeping Comi in check and restrained when he wants to put on an extremely passionate display of emotion. He is more refined, and he is better with youth. However, where Comi is more unconventional, Bailey is a much more conventional and typical manager, often to the point of being formulaic and boring, limiting creativity. That is why the both of them come together; without each other they are useless but together they make the dream team.

Offensive Coach: Steven Carlsting
Carlsting has been in his job since the start of Steeling's tenure and is set to continue in his role.

Defensive Coach: Adam Hurnley
Hurnley has also been around since the start of Steeling's tenure, and is likely to stay.

Goalkeeper Coach: Jacob Reeses
Reeses joined the management team when Comi joined, and looks to stay for at least one more campaign.

Physio: Keith Lambeth
Medic: Kerry Hanners

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The Players

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The team very much remains focused on attack, with only very limited tactical change from last world cup, where Ethane made it to the world cup for the third consecutive edition. Comi is very adamant about his style of play; despite being unconventional it has proven to work over the last 2 world cups. There is some change in the team though. A number of younger, fresh-legged players are coming into the squad to replace some of the older players of the last generation. This could probably be called a transitional squad, as could last edition with the changes in the attacking department, apart from now it is stretching further into the midfield and defence as Comi, and the selection body, look to the future of the national team.

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Defence

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GoalKeeper: Nicholas Reed // 34 // South Saints
Caps: 2
Sub-Caps: 0
Goals: 0
Assists: 0
Clean Sheets: 0
For the primary goalkeeper of the national team, there were 2 standout candidates. Reed, from South Saints, or Shepard from Birdingstone United. Despite the obvious logic behind going with an established option of Shepard, who had formed part of the team at the last world cup, Comi couldn't ignore the performance Reed had during the past season of The Flame League. South Saints, with Reed in goal, only lost 2 games. The team conceded only 13 goals, and Reed managed to keep an astounding 26 clean sheets during the season as a whole. These statistics were just too compelling to ignore for Comi, who has placed Reed in the top spot for the goalkeeper position.

Reed is a tall goalkeeper, standing at about 6' 6'', and is a real presence in front of goal. He has quick reflexes and positioning, so it is hard to trick him. While he doesn't have the greatest diving ability and has an inherent reluctance to diving, his height means that in most situations diving isn't necessary. He doesn't really come out of goal much, and prefers to stay on his line on set pieces, although he still deals with corners well.

Goalkeeper: Jeremiah Shepard // 27 // Birdingstone United
Caps: 2
Sub-Caps: 0
Goals: 0
Assists: 0
Clean Sheets: 0
Shepard joined the Ethanian international squad as the backup goalkeeper last world cup, and despite his efforts, Reed's performance in the league has left him in the backup goalkeeper position again, with an eye still on the future when Reed retires and the position of top keeper becomes vacant again. Shepard had a remarkable season. With Birdingstone United, he kept 25 clean sheets and conceded only 20 goals across the whole season. If it weren't for Reed's performance across the past season, Shepard's performance would be the news of the day. However, has has been outshone yet again, leaving him as a strong backup option.

Shepard is shorter than many goalkeepers, but his skills lie not in his ability to dive and his reflexes, but his ability to read the situation well and act accordingly. He doesn't have the best reflexes as a goalkeeper, nor the longest dive, and he does struggle on set pieces as they are more difficult to read, surrounded by an influx of players hoping to keep the ball out of the net. However, he does perform very well in one-on-ones and normal shot scenarios, where he doesn't need the longest dive and he doesn't need the quickest reflexes, because he can read what will happen most of the time and move himself into a position to prevent a goal before the ball reaches him easily, or dive and move in the right direction so he can stop that powerful shot.

GoalKeeper: Tom Taylor // 24 // Letson Town
Caps: 0
Sub-Caps: 0
Goals: 0
Assists: 0
Clean Sheets: 0
Tom Taylor is a debutant to the national team for this world cup, representing the slightly younger players in the keeper position. It was his league performance for Letson Town that caught the eye of the selectors; 19 clean sheets across the season and only 33 goals conceded. While not the best in the league in terms of defensive performance, in a team that is heavily built to attack, these performances are nothing to frown at. While it is unlikely that he will get much, if any, playtime this world cup, bar any injuries, he will be looking for experience, so that in the future he may better assert his position in the world cup squad permenantly.

Taylor is of average height and build. He is relatively slender, and has long arms which enables a long reach. He isn't quite adept at reading the game as much as the primary keepers for the squad, but he is developing this awareness. Where he does make up for it is in his reflexes, which are above average, and in his diving. He has a long dive which enables him to reach balls which other keepers would have not been able to save. He is also good at catching the ball rather than parrying it, and tries to catch it where possible to maintain possession.

Left-Back: Theresa Desantis // 32 // Sabrefell Moths (NPH)
Caps: 33
Sub-Caps: 4
Goals: 0
Assists: 1
Theresa Desantis - player for one of the best teams from Nephara - is the primary selection for the LB role of the national team. Her performance in the last world cup certified her as one of Comi's go-to defensive players. One of the most iconic female footballers in Ethanian footballing history (and one of only a handful of females), Desantis inspires many young girls wishing to follow in her footsteps. She was a relatively fast player, but her pace has begun to decline as she gets older. She has good tracking abilities, and knows when to make the right interception. She has overcome her discipline issues in the past, and has turned herself into a leader within the team. She also is trying to become captain of the national team - the Captain hasn't been chosen yet but will be announced soon.

Left-Back: Cai Woods // 23 // Birdingstone United
Caps: 4
Sub-Caps: 2
Goals: 0
Assists: 1
Woods has had a strong season, strengthening his claim to be the future of defence in this position when Desantis eventually retires in a couple of years time. Birdingstone United as a team conceded only 20 goals, and kept 25 clean sheets, and Cai Woods was a crucial part of the team for most of the season, enabling such a strong defensive record - second best in the league over the past season. Woods is a young, but skilled Ethanian football player. What he lacks for in strength, he makes up for in his dedication to his training, and his speed with which he can control and run with the ball. His pace is what makes him ideal for this position in the national team. He is a defensive 'super-sub' if you will, able to come on to the pitch as a last-30 minutes substitute, and can make an instant impact on the game, not only transforming the defence, but also providing help in attack down the wing because of his pace. He would struggle to last a whole match because he doesn't have that long a stamina, but with continued fitness training, he is working his way towards that.

Left-Back: Eric Morris // 25 // Bourne River
Caps: 0
Sub-Caps: 0
Goals: 0
Assists: 0
A debutant to the team, Morris will be looking to gain experience on the international scene to fulfill his ambitions in the future. As an important part of the Bourne River team, he had a strong season, with 17 clean sheets across the season for the team as a whole and only 28 conceded goals. Morris is youthful and creative in his style of play. He likes to play fast-paced, with a general impetus to get the ball upfield rather than keep hold of it for prolonged periods of time in defence. However, because of his general ignorance of strict rules in formations, he can sometimes make a mistake, leaving the back open. He does have pace which can help counter this, and his slide tackles are on point, but his mistakes can cost goals on the rare occasion.

Centre-Back: Darien Fear// 31 // South Saints
Caps:111
Sub-Caps:14
Goals: 0
Assists: 0
Fear has had a remarkable season spearheading the South Saints defensive lineup, leading the team to hold the best defensive record in the league once again, having conceded only 13 goals in their 38 matches, and holding 26 clean sheets. He is seen as sturdy character. He also remains a constant feature due to his demeanour, which the selectors think will bring massive reward to the developing national team. He has also been included due to his consistency and ability to surprise, even when no one thinks there are any surprises left. Darien Fear is not afraid to put his body on the line for games and results. Sometimes, this attitude can lead to fouls though, and he has seen a few red cards in his days. He is an extremely passionate player, and puts all his emotions and energy into the game, and a result. However, while he has the best intentions, and is one of the better players, he can sometimes get a little overexcitable, and make a few silly mistakes.. However, with the few downsides that do sometimes create mistakes, he remains a very highly skilled player, and is a defensive masterclass. He's not so much a leader as a role model for the younger players, and likes to nurture young defenders especially. Probably has a future in coaching a defensive team.

Centre-Back: Nelson Romero // 27 // Loconstead United
Caps: 0
Sub-Caps: 0
Goals: 0
Assists: 0
Another debutant to the team in defence, Romero has been brought in to bolster the squad with defenders which have more pace. Pace is an important part of Comi's gameplan, especially in defence where there are only the 3 defenders so pace is needed to cover the larger area needed to cover by each player. That's not to say there isn't room for more traditional defenders such as Fear and Desantis, but Comi likes to use pace and make the most out of space on the pitch. Romero has also been brought in because of the important role he played in Loconstead United's victory. Not only did he play a crucial role in Loconstead's 21 clean sheets, but he also was crucial in setting up the start of an attack.

Romero is a pacey player. He doesn't necessarily have the skillbank that other players have, but he has pace and he can use that to do things well. He is also somewhat a playmaker. While he won't often venture out of his own half to shield the goal, he can setup strong attacking pieces either through a smart run, a long ball, or playing it from the back. He is well aware of everything going on around him, which allows him to stay active in commanding the ball and the pace of play. Romero isn't a big fan of possessive play, and if asked to play slower he will generally struggle and not perform to the best of his abilities.

Centre-Back: Kyle Cooper // 33 // Bourne River
Caps:37
Sub-Caps:20
Goals: 0
Assists: 7
Good with the head, he tends to be referred to as an all-rounder who is good in many aspects. He used to not get involved in attacks too much but he has recently begun to attack a little more, although he still prefers to stay in defence on corners and the like. He is fairly pacey although losing this, but can sometimes lack on the slide tackles, but has still got some decent tackles compared to many people in the league. He is very cool-headed, and likes to work in unison with the team, in one large unit. Can sometimes try to dominate in decisions however, and no matter how cool-headed and nice he seems, he can occasionally be fairly annoying, which sometimes leads to opposition players, and teammates, to retaliate.

Centre-Back: Justin Crawford // 20 // Letson Town
Caps:0
Sub-Caps:0
Goals: 0
Assists: 0
A relatively new player to The Flame League and to the international scene, Crawford is a young bloomer. Quickly going from reserve team to heading up the defensive line at Letson Town, Crawford has proven himself on the domestic circuit and now wants to prove himself on the international circuit. He is pacey, as Comi likes, and is adept with the ball, making up for the lack of adeptiveness amongst the other defenders in possession. He also loves to get involved on the counter and in set pieces. This can leave the defensive line at risk, as he does often stray from his position. However, he always has an idea up his sleeve and is very creative in his approach to the game. He is youthful though, and with youth comes a lack of experience and therefore mistakes. He hasn't fully developed, which is why he isn't starting but is just here to gain some experience for the future.

Right-Back: Joshua Cook // 28 // South Saints
Caps:63
Sub-Caps:4
Goals: 0
Assists: 4
Joshua Cook has increased his role on the international team dramatically, now holding 63 caps. He has also had an impressive domestic season, aiding in South Saint's defensive efforts, conceding only 13 goals in 38 games. He is a solid, consistent defender, and having made a mistake, tends for the most part to not repeat that mistake again. However he can sometimes be duped in some tricks, sometimes ones that he has not experienced used against him before in The Flame League in Ethane. Not so good on the attacking front, he does tend to be used more when the team is on full defensive mode, but he has started to help out in attack on occassion when the manager demands it. Not so good on the headers, he tends to press up against the corner kick taker, or not take a place in front of goal for them. He has got a good sized kick to him, and can sometimes be seen switching the sides of the pitch that the ball is on, to confuse the opposition, and open up gaps in the opposition defence, also helping on clearing the ball, and distributing.

Right-Back: Daniel Baker // 25 // Olask Islanders (COS)
Caps: 0
Sub-Caps: 0
Goals: 0
Assists: 0
Baker is a very defensive player, and prefers a team which plays defensively overall. This is because while he is a strong player in terms of his tackling ability, vision, and has average pace, he can be overwhelmed if he doesn't have the same level of support in defence as he has had at Bourne River. He prefers playing a 5 man defence, but can go with a 4-man defensive line. This means he may not fully integrate into the national team because of the attacking style, although as he as matured his playstyle has developed to allow more flexibility. He is relatively chilled in his attitude, but if the manager is pushing a tactic he disagrees with, he will sometimes very vocally oppose it, and sometimes refuse to play that tactic if he doesn't like the manager (agressive, pushy managers are the type he dislikes, which is exactly what Comi is like). However, once he gets to know a manager well, and he gets on the manager's good side, then he is one of the best allies a manager can have.

Right-Back: Rashad Bowens // 29 // New Sarum
Caps: 7
Sub-Caps: 4
Goals: 0
Assists: 0
Rashad Bowens played for New Sarum over the season just gone, a team that defensively struggled over the season. However, Bowens isn't here because of his defensive efforts - they were quite poor - but because of his offensive efforts. He hides within him a monstrous pace that, when unleashed, can create havoc amongst an opposition's defence. Combine with this his great passing ability and his strong crosses, and you have here a solid winger who will prove useful when Comi decides the team needs to play ultra-attacking rather than as normal. Because of this, he will probably only ever, if ever, be used as a super-sub, and won't rack up many, if any, starts during this campaign. It is a little surprising that he has been chosen as a back-up for the defensive position because of his poor performance in defence over the past season, but this suggests he is only to be used in times of desperation.

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Midfield

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Left Midfielder: Christian Ali // 29 // Carredington
Caps: 4
Sub-Caps:15
Goals: 1
Assists: 2
With age, his pace has detiorated slightly. He isn't slow, but he isn't as fast as he once was. However, his great placement enables him to play an important role in the team, as does his crossing and shooting ability from distance. He has some experience for the international team, but was generally a backup player for most of his time on the squad so far. However, he now has taken up the role of main striker in the national squad.

Left Midfielder: Iwan Roberts // 21 // Makosile United (VIL)
Caps:0
Sub-Caps:0
Goals: 0
Assists: 0
He may not have the strength of some wingers, nor quite the same crossing abilities as some of the better wingers (although he can still whip some decent crosses in), but what he does have is pace. He is one of Ethane's quickest runners, and he has a decent dribbling ability, making him ideal for a team focused on attack - either counter or just full-out - with the core idea to rip apart and stretch the opponent's defence. He has this ability to draw the defence out to him by coaxing them before charging round them - one of his trademark moves. With his youth and lack of experience on the national team, Comi is making a gamble in bringing him into the team. However, the Ethanian manager obviously thinks Roberts is up to fulfilling his role within the team, and that the guidance and experience from participating in a world cup will do him good for his career.

Left Midfielder: Alexis Stinnet // 28 // Newton Castle FC
Caps:0
Sub-Caps:0
Goals: 0
Assists: 0
Another debutant to the national side, Stinnet has impressed with his season in The Flame League. Scoring 4 goals, and assisting 9, he has been a fairly active player at the opposition's end. Stinnet is different to the other players in that he lacks the pace of the other players. Stinnet prefers a more possessive style of play, using his strength to hold on to possession. He also has a talent at free kicks and crosses not matched by many, which makes him useful in some scenarios. He is accurate in his positioning and his placement of the ball, although sometimes his kicks lack power. He generally makes more mistakes on average than other players, but he is powerful, participative, and active when in possession.

Centre Midfielder: Alexander Dyer // 24 // New Sarum
Caps:0
Sub-Caps:0
Goals: 0
Assists: 0
Dyer is a debutant to the national team, yet still is taking an important role within the national team. He was noticed after an impressive league performance across the past season which saw him score 5 goals and assist in 13; a performance which has propelled him to a position in the starting 11 of the Red Kites, pushing status quo central midfield players out the way. He seems to have come out of nowhere to reach the national side. Dyer is younger than the other players, but that doesn't mean he isn't experienced. He plays the game of football with knowledge, using his tactical knowledge to best opponents. His wit and his concentration makes up for his lack of pace, where he ends up taking up more of a distribution and playmaker role sitting in midfield, controlling the pace of play and holding the formation together. He is slightly more formulaic in his playstyle than others, which can be a detriment to him when an opponent doesn't do the expected, but he can hold his own. He also has an eye for goal when a chance is open and is not opposed to taking a pot shot here and there if there are no obvious options. Will generally advance on set pieces such as corners and free kicks.

Centre Midfielder: Leyton Underwood // 25 // Letson Town
Caps:3
Sub-Caps:3
Goals: 0
Assists: 2
Underwood performed well at Letson Town over the past season, scoring 4 goals and assisting in 12. He holds an attacking mindset, and is consistently doing everything he can to advance the ball forward. He has pace and he has a set of skills which makes him ideal for the CM position - passing, dribbling, authority to dictate the game plan. Because of his lack of experience - he has only been a first team primary player for 2 season - this skills are not fully honed. He could be a strong international player in the future.

Centre Midfielder: Edward Hunter // 27 // Hullbury Town
Caps:14
Sub-Caps:4
Goals: 2
Assists: 6
Hunter is a midfielder more inclined to attack rather than defend. He has good vision and uses that to command the play from centre-midfield. His ability to pass to almost anywhere on the pitch from the centre spot makes him integral to the team, as it allows him to work holes in the opposition's defence through a mix of through balls, long balls, and short balls. He is relatively accurate with his passing as well, which makes his passing very effective in breaking down opposition teams. However, he is weak on the ball himself. He is fairly sluggish when moving with the ball, and he is quite weak so can have the ball taken off him quite easily. He does like to attack, but he will always require another midfielder to stay defensively to cover him.

Right Midfielder: Branden Veresoto // 30 // Old Sarum
Caps:74
Sub-Caps:31
Goals: 3
Assists: 32
Veresoto provides a very dangerous attacking threat to anyone who tries to face him down. He used to be awful to work with and terrible at crosses and assists, but recent intense training on these specific matters has seen his behaviour improve drastically, and his assist numbers skyrocket. He can be seen as very hostile towards opposition though, sometimes getting into fights on the pitch - card-worthy fights occasionally - and is easily infuriated by taunting from the opposition. He also refuses to work within the rules, which can sometimes get him into massive trouble and sometimes reap massive dividends for the team. He hasn't decided on his retirement date yet, but this could possibly be his last world cup campaign before retirement.

Right Midfielder (RW): Rigby Headley // 26 // Spartangrad
Caps:30
Sub-Caps:7
Goals: 4
Assists: 2
Headley is a talented striker/right-wing attacker, hence the call up to the national side. He played an important part in Spartangrad's victory in the Euraleague, starting for his team most games. He also has past experience on the national side, with 30 caps to his name, meaning he is experienced on this level and so is able to perform well in the national side. Will be used in cases where the team is focused on attack solely, due to his more attacking nature of play.

Right Midfielder: Kyle Ford // 19 // Blashpool City
Caps:0
Sub-Caps:0
Goals: 0
Assists: 0
Ford has captured attention with his first few seasons in The Flame League. Over the past season, he has scored 5 goals and assisted in 12 goals, which is an impressive number for someone of his age. He has proven himself on the domestic level, and so has now been invited to prove himself on the international level. With age comes naivety, and so his lack of experience will definitely cause him some problems out here. His style isn't founded on pace like some of the other players on the international team, although he is relatively fast and is working on improving his pace. Instead, he prefers to build up and keep possession. He is a strong dribbler, and has a great awareness, especially in regards to crosses and through balls, the like which can tear open defences. He is also not averse to switching play a little and coming into the centre from the wing in an attack on the defence, letting the odd shot off here and there. Ford is a player to look to for the future, but his position in this squad for this campaign is mostly an exercise in experience-building and preparing him for his future.

Right Midfielder: Jesse Hansen // 24 // Loconstead United
Caps:0
Sub-Caps:0
Goals: 0
Assists: 0
With 6 goals and 8 assists to his name across the past season for Loconstead, he was an obvious choice for selection, perhaps even more so than Ford, which is why it has been a surprise to many that Ford has been put over Hansen in the national team hierarchy for this campaign. However, Comi justifies his choice within the team hierarchy reasonably. Hansen is an intelligent player, and certainly has the skills needed to be one of Ethane's great footballers. However, he lets himself down with a general lack of commitment in training, and a lack of discipline, both off the pitch towards the manager and other players and on the pitch towards his own team and the opposition. Hansen is talented, but he is a bit of a rogue player, and less of a team player than others. Comi is building the national team around the attack, but also around a strong team spirit, and harmony amongst the players. Comi couldn't deny Hansen a position in the squad because of his performances and because he is such a talented player, but he is hoping to use this campaign as a lesson to Hansen, to improve his character so he is a more useful utility within the team for future campaigns.

Central Attacking Midfielder: Josh Montoya // 23 // Rhayder
Caps:0
Sub-Caps:0
Goals: 0
Assists: 0
Josh Montoya's performance effectively held Rhayader together this season. Scoring 9 goals - over 1/3 of Rhayader's goals across the whole season - and assisting in over 1/2 the goals Rhayader scored this season (14), he was incredibly important for his team. In fact, he was involved in all but 3 of Rhayader's goals in season 7 of The Flame League, showing how crucial he was for his team, and showing why he has been selected for the national team; his ability to play, and to carry a team if needed. Montoya is a surprisingly mature young footballer, showing wisdom and intelligence in his style of play and his technique. He also has a deadly pace which allows him to rocket past defenders and tears opposition teams open. However, his main skills lie in his passing ability. His awareness of other players allows him to play deadly through-balls and important passes, which is why he was so crucial for his team on the domestic level. Whether he can translate this to the international level is another matter though. He can struggle when put under a lot of pressure and has been injured before so is slightly more prone to injury than other players. He is also somewhat reluctant to go in for some tackles because of his previous injury, which makes him fairly useless when his team are on the backfoot.

Central Attacking Midfielder: Andy Obrien // 19 // Letson Town
Caps:0
Sub-Caps:0
Goals: 0
Assists: 0
Obrien played an important role in his team. While he doesn't have quite the same number of goals - he only scored 4 - he does have 14 assists to his name across season 7 of The Flame League; joint highest with Montoya who is the starting CAM for the national side. Obrien is an immature player who hasn't fully developed the skill set and smartness around their play which older football players generally have. However, he is dedicated and much more willing to put energy and time into training and into the game, making him an important player to have on the field because of how willing he is to get involved. He isn't necessarily fast either, but he is a great playmaker, and completely unselfish. He is solid at positioning, passing, and dribbling, which allows him to work and coordinate an attack from the front effectively. He is still developing as a footballer and is nowhere near his best. This is just a chance for Obrien to get some experience and learn some new techniques.

Central Attacking Midfielder: Leonardo Ford // 28 // Southern Hampton City
Caps:0
Sub-Caps:0
Goals: 0
Assists: 0
Brought in to bring a bit of maturity into the position when needed and refinement, Ford is towards the older side of the players in the national team. That's not to say he isn't fresh or willing to get stuck in. However, Ford is very much an individual player who subscribes to individuals working together to form a team, rather than a unit of players working together which is the view Comi more aligns with. This probably explains why Ford is generally more selfish than other players and could go some distance in explaining why Southern Hampton City wasn't slightly higher than they finished. Undoubtedly, Ford is good in his role with 11 assists to his name across the past season, but his selfishness and own ambition, which saw him score 8 goals across the past season, also saw his team miss a number of chances and lose out in chances where if he had passed to someone else, they might have scored.

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Offence

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Striker: Scott Burgess // 21 // Loconstead United
Caps:15
Sub-Caps:6
Goals: 10
Assists: 0
With 33 goals and 7 assists to his name across the past season, Burgess was an obvious choice for the national team selection again. He is clearly ambitious and increasing his role within the team.
Burgess is a very fast striker, allowing him to breakway and rip apart defences with his speed and surpise. He is especially effective on the counter attack, but is also very useful as a point striker, because of his vision and his short-range shooting abilities. He is weaker at long-range shooting, and is not the greatest at headers. However, he is a strong team-player, and fully dedicated to his team.

Striker:: Samuel Mitchell // 27 // Mansestra
Caps:88
Sub-Caps:15
Goals: 43
Assists: 0
Mitchell had a slightly disappointing season for Mansestra, scoring only 17 goals, and providing only 4 assists. This isn't bad, it just doesn't compare to some of the other top strikers. However, his previous role in the national team has warranted his inclusion in the team this cycle.
Mitchell is a natural star and is great with the press. He has decent pace, which brings him the ability to zip round opposition players, to get the best shot on goal. While his finesse and technical ability when with and without the ball is certainly not fully developed yet, he has the passion, determination and ability to get the job done, which speaks testaments to the great player that Mitchell is. Mitchell is at the height of his career performance-wise and will be for the next few years. He is currently Ethane's best striker. He tends to work really well partnered with Wilmer Jaurequi, as they have been playing football together for most of their lives.

Striker: Dexter Vorbeck // 30 // Crossroads Crusaders (CMT)
Caps:0
Sub-Caps:4
Goals: 0
Assists: 0
A sturdy, powerful goalscorer who does the job in front of him. He's been crucial for Crossroads in Chromatika as their captain and a prolific goalscorer for the team. Once described as a 'force of nature', he has been overlooked for a role in the national team for far too long. This callup should have gone out a while ago. He was in the national team previously but never really asserted a starting role for himself, only appearing in 4 matches in which he was subbed in.

Striker: Declan Smith // 20 // Hullbury Town
Caps:13
Sub-Caps:4
Goals: 14
Assists: 1
Declan Smith started off his footballing career with a bang. In his first season in the top flight of Ethanian football, he scored 31 goals for Hullbury Town, making him the top scorer in The Flame League - an impressive statistic for a young, new player. He also scored 29 goals in his second season, showing he isn't a one-season wonder. This led to him being noticed, and his inclusion in the international squad. Smith has a real eye for goal and always seems to know how to turn every play into an opportunity on goal, even when it seems there is no chance on goal. He can score goals from anywhere and any moment, it's almost magical. His assist number is a lot lower because he is always looking for goals, sometimes meaning he ignores an obvious opportunity that a teammate has to score, making him seem a little selfish. However, he is always trying to do what is best for the team in his own eyes. He can dribble and move well with the ball, although he isn't the fastest striker in the world. However, he does have good vision and knows where to move to shoot and to receive a pass. This makes him a dangerous player to be facing.

Striker: Mohammed Hope // 26 // Carredington
Caps:10
Sub-Caps:3
Goals: 6
Assists: 0
Hope is a very useful player to have on your team, specialising in long shots with his accuracy and vision proving integral to his striker talents. He is an impactful player. He is also good at headers - perfect for corners and free kicks.

Striker: Lukas Cole // 21 // Blashpool City
Caps:11
Sub-Caps:5
Goals: 5
Assists: 1
Another player from the next generation, Cole is a home-bred magician in the eyes of Blashpool. Last season he scored 21 goals, this season he has scored 27 goals. He is more of a team player and passes the ball a lot more than other strikers such as Smith. Sometimes, he can be too unselfish, harming his own goal tally, as he misses what could have been an easy goal for himself to pass the ball to someone else. This can also lead to mistakes in passing the ball, resulting in his team missing out on a goal completely because of a mistake. He is a relatively fast striker. However, he is weak on the ball and can easily be pushed off, so needs a little more space to shoot than other strikers. Doesn't like being under pressure too much.

Striker: James Rodriguez // 26 // South Saints
Caps:0
Sub-Caps:0
Goals: 0
Assists: 0
Rodriguez was the driving force behind the South Saints attack, scoring 27 goals for the team across the past season. Rodriguez is used to being a solitary striker, so he is generally good in 3 aspects of play: heading and playing off crosses, shooting from range, and dribbling. Coming from a team with focus on defence and possession, he is more used to slow build-ups. Therefore, he may end up struggling on the national team which is focused more on counter-attacks, using pace, and quick passes to outsmart the opponents.

Striker: Kristian Harper // 25 // Falourr (EUR)
Caps:0
Sub-Caps:0
Goals: 0
Assists: 0
Harper has a set of skills which not many Ethanian strikers possess to the level that he does. He combines his fast pace with his powerful shots and ability to do well-crafted set-ups, finesse shots and chips amongst other types of shots which make him a deadly striker to face on the pitch. He is also relatively calm and not that prone to provocation, focusing on the game rather than the people. He has a lack of vision, making his running on to through balls weak. He also can sometimes be selfish with his playing style, but he is a team player most of the time.

Striker: Wilmer Jaurequi // 27 // Sebio City (ESH)
Caps:54
Sub-Caps:44
Goals: 19
Assists: 2
Jaurequi is a young, intelligent player who is very technical in his play. He doesn't have the pace of other players, but the skill moves and finesse he has in his performance and shots on goal make up for it plus a bit more. He has good vision and accuracy, and performs well in one on ones and in shooting from around the edge of the box. He isn't quite as good at long shots, but he can also pass well which allows to him to build up his assists total. He is a great partner to Mitchell, forming a partnership which Comi is hoping to utilise in this squad. Jaurequi is effectively the supporting striker to Mitchell. He is also good at headers, which is ideal when facing corners and free kicks.

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Tactics

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The aim of Comi's tactics is to flood the opposition with the strikers and the attacking midfielders, hammering their defence until it breaks with a combination of longer and shorter shots. The midfielders will provide a supportive role in this formation and become the playmakers in this game of attack. There is a focus put attacks through the centre, but the team does also utilise winged attacks fairly regularly as well. The defence, albeit limited in size, tends to hang back other than on set pieces, providing a wall between the opposition and the goal. Counter-attacks will also be utilised in certain situations, especially when the faster strikers are on the pitch. There is also the possibility of switching to a more defensive formation when parking the bus or facing a tough opponent, or switching the midfield to be more defensively-minded.

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Stadium

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King Edward IV Stadium


The stadium is situated in New Sarum, the capital city of Ethane. It can hold up to 75,000 people following a recent expansion. It is home to New Sarum Football Club - they finished tenth in the 5th season of Ethanian national leagues in their current form. The stadium can be accessed for fans from shuttle buses from the airport, and locations around the city. Plenty of accommodation has been set aside for travelling fans, and will be able to be enquired about on line in the lead up to games, and at the airport upon arrival.

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RP Permissions

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f your RP permissions are more limited than the permissions I have set below, then you are limited to what you have set as your permissions. Basically, if I cannot do it to you, you cannot do it to me.

My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following:
Choose my goalscorers: Yes.
Godmod scoring events: Yes.
RP injuries to my players: Yes, I decide the length of injuries.
Godmod injuries to my players: If it is naturally occurring because of football (eg heart attack) then yes, as long as it is non-fatal. If you want to do an unusual injury, or you want to kill one of my players, then you must TG me first for approval.
Hand out yellow cards to my players: Yes.
Hand out red cards to my players: Yes, but not in excess. I decide the suspension.
Godmod other events: Yes. If it includes the death of Ethanians, please TG me first for approval.

[Bostopia]

Number, Name, Position, Age, Team

Staff

SF - Sofia FIRGARD - Manager – 38
LP – Luke PRANTON - Assistant Manager – 61
DJ - Daniel JENKS - Goalkeeping Coach – 58
AL - Alison LANTON - Fitness Coach - 29
NB - Neil BARNS - Coach – 37
OQ – Oliver QUEDWORTH - Coach – 33
VL - Valerie LOOP - Physio – 24
VT – Vincent TOOMEY - Physio - 41

Goalkeepers - 3

1 – Liam WATERS - GK - 25 – Port Flamerty FC
12 - Will SCOTT - GK - 32 – Prussingberg Town
13 - Peter McJERRIN - GK - 19 – Henrikstad FC

Defenders - 7

2 - David PRINCES - WBL - 23 – Fort Boston FC
3 – Kevin REERS - DC - 19 – Fort Boston FC
4 – Steven THREE - DC - 31 – Jaerring New Club
5 - Robert PRINCES - WBR - 22 – Fort Boston FC
14 – Daniel MARNFELD - DC - 17 – Rolida FC
15 – Graham MICHAEL - DLRC - 24 – Drangmorie United
16 – Lewis LANDALE - WBR – 22 – Caflin City

Midfielders - 8

6 - Dhian SINGH - DMC - 20 – Southenham United
7 – Robert JENNKER - MC - 34 – Prussingberg Town
8 - Mark LAMPSWORTH - MC - 30 – Port Flamerty FC
9 – Lyle ARRERFORD - AMC - 22 – Fort Boston FC
17 - John KINNER - DMC - 28 – Osling United
18 - Matthew NEWER - MC - 34 – Rolida FC
19 – Gabriel FENTON - MC - 19 – Osling FC
20 – Will ROCKHAM - AMC - 27 – Monham United

Strikers - 5

10 - Ernest GOSFORD - Captain - SC - 25 – Fort Boston FC
11 - Cooper SAIL - SC – 24 - Riikenberg FC
21 - Jason SMITH - SC - 26 – Port Flamerty FC
22 - Greg EOLA - SC – 16 – Ranton Rovers
23 - Ty NORHOLM - SC - 29 – Caflin City

Kits

Home – Blue shirts, black shorts, black socks - blue as per colour on national flag
Away – Red shirts, white shorts, red socks – red as per colour on national flag
Third – “Racing” green shirt, shorts and socks

Important Information for Hosts & RP'ers

Style Modifier - +5

Bostopia plays an attacking 2-3-2-1-2 formation – expect our DMC to drop back toward the back line though. We do play quite narrow, 65% of the time trying to channel the ball through the middle through a short, quick passing game, but our wing-backs will exploit space made in order to whip in crosses toward our centre forwards. At corners, expect one of our defenders to make runs in from the back post – same with free kicks – to try and thunder a header toward goal.

Numbers 1 – 11 denote our starting players.

To help you visualise our formation:

GK
DC DC
WBL DMC WBR
MC MC
AMC
SC SC

In the event my opponent posts an RP first, they may:

Select my scorers — Yes
Give out yellow cards to my players — Yes
Give out red cards to my players — Yes
RP injuries to my players — Yes
Godmod injuries — No
Godmod scoring events — Yes
Godmod other events — Yes
Do whatever you want basically, just don't kill/maim/seriously injure etc. By this I mean “it looks like [so-and-so] took a knock so had to come off injured” is fine. Suggesting “it looks like [so-and-so] has torn his hamstring and will be out for a while” would be annoying. An RP that makes me laugh would make me eternally grateful.

[North New South Wales]

North New South wales’s Squad for AOCAF LV

My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following:
Choose my goalscorers: Yes
Choose Scoring Events: Yes
Godmod Scoring Events: No
RP injuries to my players: Yes
Godmod injuries to my players: No
Hand out Yellow cards to my players: Yes
Hand out Red cards to my players: No
Godmod Other Events: T.G me

Head Coach: Ricky Benson
Asst coach: Steven Rodriguez 
Trainer: Stephan Smith

Goalkeppers: John Green
Roy Bennett


Defenders: Jose Cook
Russell Smith
Ryan Lee
Shawn Jenkins
Nicholas Johnson
Calvin Griffin 
Victor Robinson


Midfielders: Will Martin
Brandon Martinez
Edward Stewart
Todd Thompson
Daniel Torres
Jerry Thomas
William Patterson
Jason Murphy

Strikers: Wayne	Price
Carl Perez
Steven Williams
Scott Reed
Matthew Adams
Aaron Wright

[Cosneolta]

Cosneoltan National Football Team

courtesy of Meski

Manager: Aartus Levadia
Formation: 4-3-3

GOALKEEPERS   Name                    	   Age	          Club	
GK            Leonas Ozolinsh               28             Plympton Town 
GK            Andris Astrauskas             33             Dynum City Wanderers
GK            Kalev Simoneit                22             Stade-National
DEFENDERS	
LB            Alfredas Valdis               25             Brampton United
LB            Artur Simonis                 27             Elspachia
CB            Paulius Takala                30             Dynum City Wanderers
CB            Dawid Maslanka                28             Hoventon & Corlington Town
CB            Walerian Rudaski              32             Dynum City Wanderers
RB            Juuso Jagoda                  22             Orga City
RB            Anton Dujaski                 19             Plympton Town

MIDFIELDERS 
CM            Metodi Kijek                  29             Zholvi Athletic
CM            Juri Kozlow                   26             Alice Madness
CM            Jyrki Zima                    34             Dynum City Wanderers
CM            Saulius Laukkanen             24             Mercedini Armed Forces FC
CM            Blazej Wojewodski             31             Elspachia
CM            Erik Malinowski               21             Carvi Albion

STRIKERS 
ST            Seppo Korhonen                22             Stilwater City
ST            Nooa Simonis                  32             Dynum City Wanderers
ST            Dominik Bartosz               27             Dynamo Shebchetsik
ST            Danil Kowalczyk               25             Diamondqueen
ST            Remigiusz Jokinen             24             Zholvi Athletic

Krychek Stadium

Location: Dynum City
Capacity: 38,942
Tenants: Dynum City Wanderers
Year Built: 2016
Transportation Features:
- By Train: R6 & R7
- By Bus: D1, D3 & Direct Shuttle from Hotels
- Dynum City International Airport
- 10-minute drive from Dynum City International Airport

This small island nation will host World Cup Qualification matches yet again in hope to try and make it to their first ever post-qualification tournament in either the World Cup or the Cup of Harmony. Their home matches for World Cup 80 Qualification campaign will be hosted in the Krychek Stadium in the centre of the nation's capital, Dynum City. The nation is an extremely small island nation and holds about 400,000 people, resulting in the stadium being small and easy to access from the nation's international airport. Despite being small, the nation is rather specialised in banking and financial services which means Dynum City has plenty of skyscrapers littered across the skyline. Along with large business engaging with the nation, Cosneolta has received plenty of support from Mercedini which means plenty of players and citizens have moved from one nation to another, this is especially evident when it comes to the national team roster, with many players opting to play in the richer and more developed nation of Mercedini. You will find that Cosneoltans are always welcoming of visitors and will allow them the time and space to soak up the Cosneoltan culture in their own time during their visit to the nation. Cosneoltan citizens may not have the numbers to choose from when selecting a national team for any sport or competition, but they are immensely proud of their representitives, so expect plenty of flags being waved and anticipation when your match against Cosneolta comes around.

If you want to know more about Cosneolta before you visit, feel free to TG me about life in the country

My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following:
Choose my Scorers: Yes
Choose Scoring Events: Yes
Godmod Scoring Events: Yes
RP Injuries to my Players: Yes (no killing/career ending)
Godmod Injuries to my Players: Yes
Yellow Card my Players: Yes
Red Card my Players: Yes (max. 2)
Godmod Other Events: Yes (no killing)

STYLE: -3

[Garifunya]

Position-Number-Name-Age-Club

G #1 Stijn Kruit, 24, SV Oranje
G #22 Arjan Maatman, 34, FC Frederykvil
G #23 Joren Melenhorst, 25, Zeerovers Vrijport

D #2 Farouk Vosjan, 30, Estreya Zwart FC
D #5 Rudie Kreijenveld, 24, Onvervaard FC
D #4 Marcel Alfring, 27, Eendracht Garifunya
D #3 Youssef van Hartskamp, 32, Onvervaard FC
D #12 Bert-Jan van der Lugt, 24, SV Oranje
D #13 Jochem Elijzen, 28, VK Konduktor
D #14 Youri Ridderhof, 25, Zeerovers Vrijport
D #15 Luuk Visser, 26, FC Frederykvil


M #6 Mart-jan Spijkkers, 32, SV Oranje
M #7 Joachem van Ness, 33, Onvervaard FC
M #8 Wil Schoeneveld, 24, FC Frederyvkvil
M #16 Jozua Krumers, 23, Eendracht Garifunya
M #17 Muhammad Kamerling, 26, Zeerovers Vrijport
M #18 Dawaas Nieuwaal, 22, Estreya Zwart FC


F #9 Ali Wijkstra, 32, Estreya Zwart FC
F #10 Adriaan van Petersen, 27, Estreya Zwart FC
F #11 Floris-Jan Klenkman, 24, Eendracht Garifunya
F #19 Florentijn Takman, 33, Zeerovers Vrijport
F #20 Mechiel Disselhorst, 25, Hadarage FC
F #21 Sebaastian Diekman, 22, VK Konduktor

Manager: Michel Bouwers, 48, Garifunya
Formation: 4-3-3
Style Mod: +2



Stadium: Staad Fyet nan Garifunya (20,500, Frederykvil)

I Give My Opponent Permission To:
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    Choose My Goalscorers: Yes
    Godmod Goalscoring Events: No
    Injure Players: Small things, every two of my players you injure, one of yours must be injured
    Godmod Injury Events: No
    Red Card Players: Yes, one for one on each team
    Yellow Card Players: Yes, two on my team for one on your team
    Godmod Other Events: No
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