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What is the name of…
…the five time World Cup champions?
The Eternal Empire -or- Valanora (known prior to World Cup 37 as Elves Security Forces)
...the other nations involved in Valanora?
Sabine and Caddonia, Vyinta, and Dark Templara
…the nation in which this Commonwealth play their home matches?
Elves Security Forces (sometimes ESF in shortphrase)
…people from the Commonwealth?
Vanorians or Vanors
…the person who created this mess?
Elves Security Forces
Style Modifier: +2
Stadium: Hatire Memorial, Capri (60,000)
Kits
Home Away
Manager
Didrik Gjedrem
Age: 56
While the Marauders had a disappointing and early end to their run in the World Cup, Didrik's worst showing as the man in charge of the national team, it was deemed his first two cycles in charge were enough of a success that he had earned a one cycle extension. Coming back from that disappointment though was the high of avenging the loss in the regional championship with winning their first AOCAF in nearly ten editions, having the faith fully restored in the former United manager.
Assistant Manager
Kasper Volheim
Age: 43
After a successful trial run with the recently reinstated U21 national team, Volheim was appointed the assistant manager for the senior team as well with the number of youth players that are in the team and pool at large. Having shown to have the capabilities of managing them at Raynor City United's youth team and being a good go between as an assistant in the Di Bradini Cup, Volheim looks to keep up the success rate at the senior level, helping lead the team to end its trophy drought in the regional championship.
Keepers
GK: Julius Miljeteig, age 35, Cednia Beach AFC
GK: Isak Helland, age 30, Aleiusia Capital
GK: Ulrik Johnsen, age 21, Hondo FC
GK: Günter Obermaier, age 25, Ulsa
GK: Mario Unger, age 27, SC Rinaldi
The position of keeper is one that is important but the Marauders have often been content with merely having someone who makes the saves that they are supposed to, which is exactly what Miljeteig has done for club and country. There is signs of age slowly catching up to Julius, with Helland looking to pounce at any moment where the decrease is too much for the managerial staff to deal with, having played exceptionally well since their move from Rolalas to Aleiusia. Obermaier is touted as the next starter for Ulsa, which should mean he is ready for international callups, although Johnsen just had a season to remember as a twenty year old at Hondo, a team normally known for being explosive on the offensive end and leaky on the defensive side. Last but not least is Unger, who did what was expected and required for them at Rinaldi, but there is much belief that the Gunner's defensive record was more a result of the talented defenders ahead of him rather than his own skill, being highly doubtful for the plane to the Finals if the Marauders were to qualify.
Defenders
CB: Vårin Løvland, age 30, Mar Sara FC (F)
R/CB: Ralph Winter, age 25, Kitara AA
CB: Ulrike Kluge, age 30, SC Rinaldi (F)
CB: Armin Freihof, age 25, SW Stahlberg
CB: Claudia Moench, age 27, Raynor City United (F)
CB: Samira Lindström, age 20, Raynor City United (F)
LRCB Pierre Wisniewski, age 25, Herzegovina City FC
L/CB Karoline Wellenbrink, age 25, Raynor City United (F)
RB/RW Gudrun Bißmeier, age 25, Crystal Fair HC
Defending as a Vanorian is something that need be taught rather than something that comes natural, as the footballing culture of the nation is to play on the attack or at least control the possession of the game to dictate how it is played. Thankfully Vanorian players are usually quick and eager to learn, giving the Marauders a solid enough corps on the defensive side. Winter is perhaps the key piece to the defense, having won numerous top level trophies in their stay at KAA and with the physical presence to be an enforcer if needed. Løvland is a play playing defender who is a tad undersize but her play in the Premiership shows she is far more than capable of dealing with talented attackers with ease despite her diminutive stature (for a defender). Kluge is a pacy defender who can get forward when needed or track back to cover, though also a tad undersized at five ten. Moench and Freihof are both solid options off the bench with a proven track record, as is Wellenrink and Bißmeier should the side decide to go for a four at the back system. Meanwhile Pierre Wisniewski is a utility belt in the defense but is more comfortable on the left than center, while Lindström has the raw talent to start but is only a rotation option at United, though we imagine she will soon be starting for both club and country with her raw skill.
Midfielders
LW: Indra Söderström, age 25, Brinemouth (F)
LW: Jaimes Ybarra, age 30, FC Capri
LW: Maria Zimmer, age 29, Hondo FC (F)
D/MC: Gideon Riemann, age 25, AS Bezieres
MC: Götz Konstantin, age 25, Bastion
MC: Otto Lyecht, age 26, Soldarian FC
MC: Selim Estrada Barrientos, age 22, Raynor City United
CB/DMC: Matthias Lieven, age 25, Stahlburg City
A/MC: Heike Schoß, age 25, Jinja City FC (F)
AMC/ST: Laborious Hawk, age 753, Bastion
AMC/ST: Christiane Gröbe, age 25, Bakermouth (F)
AMC: Marco Grunewald, age 30, Raynor City United
L/RW: Pánfilo Veliz, age 32, FC Capri
AMLR Miriam Troegner, age 25, Kingsgrove (F)
RW: Joacim Lind, age 23, Soldarian FC
While the strikers might get all the glory, it is the strength of a well talented and drilled midfield that the Marauders are able to win their matches, though that is probably in large part thanks to the masterful talent that is Laborious Hawk at the attacking midfielder position. Hawk could probably play anywhere in the midfield or attack but has always slotted in neatly as that link between the midfield and strikers, able to distribute or take the chances himself. Veliz on the right is an aging star, most noted for being the first player born in Sabine and Caddonia to make the national team, although his superb crossing and dribbling makes him still a viable starter on the wing even if he is not likely to be able to track back on defense. Söderström has stiff competition on the left from Ybarra and the two will likely split starts, both exceptional wingers, though Indra is the younger with a bit more pep her in her step, though Ybarra is quite capable in his own right. In the center of the park Riemann is a destroyer through and through, able to drop into a more anchor position when called upon, allowing Schoß to play in a more playmaking role. The depth in the midfield is first class and there is not much of a drop off when substitutions or rotation is made from game to game, demonstrating the clear importance and strength in the middle of the park for the Marauders.
Forwards
ST/LW: Lothas Ludwig, age 25, FC Felsenkirchen 1879
ST: Jutta Palminger, age 24, FC Capri (F)
ST: Torsten Hahn, age 23, Soldarian FC
ST: Elias Hammer, age 26, Lonngeylin Coast
ST: Taina Vääräniemi, age 23, Dí Maozöxê (F)
ST: Hadi Lundström, age 23, Raynor City United (F)
At the top it is the Ludwig show, not that he has the ego to claim it, but he is one of the best strikers in all of the game right now with a brilliant mix of pace, power, and precision to make him a deadly finisher up front. Scoring goals for fun at Felsenkirchen and at very important intervals for the national team, he alongside Hawk are probably the only two names you could pen into any starting eleven on any given matchday. Palminger currently has the position of starting alongside him, being an unusual target forward type build after a late growth spurt, though she is deceptively quick for her size. Behind them are four strikers who all play at an big club and as at least rotational starters with goals in them, not much separating the four from one another, though all are quite some ways behind Ludwig in sheer ability as a striker.
Captain: Laborious Hawk
Set Piece Taker: Laborious Hawk
Penalty Taker: Lothas Ludwig
Right Corner: Pánfilo Veliz
Left Corner: Pánfilo Veliz