World Cup 101 - The Rosters

works? · by **Abanhfleft** » Fri May 08, 2026 11:29 am

DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF ABANHFLEFT
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL TEAM - MEN'S

When all else fails, the Samahang Futbol ng Abanhfleft always has one last option to turn to when the going gets tough: look at what worked before and see if it can work again. Gennady Chernenko won the Jenna Raven Cup for the Fleftic women's football team. Can he now lead the men's team to their first World Cup finals in a long, long time?

BASIC INFORMATION
Name of nation: Democratic Republic of Abanhfleft
Demonym: Fleftic
Team colors: Blue, orange, and green
Style modifier: +2.0
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Head coach: Gennady Chernenko (68 y/o, Pridnestrovia)

STARTERS
GK: Pedro LABINDALAWA 27 y/o, Malabon SC

Pedro Labindalawa is proof that sometimes, patience does pay off in football. When he was first promoted from the Malabon youth academy, his goalkeeping skills were weak, too weak to even be considered a last-resort replacement for the Mad Pridnestrovian himself, Radislav Kalyna. Pedro did look like he could have been a good sweeper with his good pace and maybe even a clever distributor with very good passing skills. But that wasn't the type of goalkeeper Malabon wanted, at least not back then. So Pedro kept working on his craft and even went out on loan a couple of times, all while patiently waiting for his chance, which finally arrived this season after Kalyna announced his retirement. It may have taken him almost a decade to get there, but now Pedro owns the number 1 shirt for both club and country. What a turnaround for the lad.

RB: Antonio GALINDEZ 29 y/o, Sporting Ceneisis

, vice-captain
Remember the time when Abanhfleft's fullbacks played more like wingbacks and were constantly bombing up and down the flanks of the pitch even when the formation had actual wingers in it? It would seem like Galindez's fullback training was in direct response to that, since while he definitely has the pace to become a wingback, the art of defending had been drilled so deeply into him that it really looks like it hurts him when he crosses the halfway line. It's strange, but apparently it works for him.

RCB: Elias THONET 30 y/o, Wanda Island Wanderers

People might say that he's a bit short for a central defender (even if he is 5 feet 10 inches), but that isn't really what Elias has been doing there ever since he first grabbed the attention of Fleftic fans while playing for Garufaloe F.C. He's already a good defender right off the bat, but his real strengths lie in his passing and technique. Wanda Island signed him to be a ball-playing center back, and that was what Levi Baak expected him to do the same for the Democratic Republic. Good thing Elias held up his end of the bargain and continues to do so under Gennady Chernenko.

LCB: Chris BELLINGHAM 29 y/o, Arsenal de Releinthi

That old joke of one inch of height making all of the difference between one's perception of how tall another person is compared to another is making rounds all over the Fleftic football fandom once again thanks to the new partnership of Elias Thonet and Chris Bellingham in the Fleftic backline. Bellingham really does look like a mountain next to Thonet, but in all seriousness, his height is only secondary to what he actually does on the pitch. His main job is to defend, defend, defend, and thanks to his height and incredible jumping ability, Bellingham is also a threat on the set piece.

LB: James LAKTAW 28 y/o, Sporting Ceneisis

James is the elder of the Laktaw brothers who actually managed to break through the Sporting Ceneisis setup to become an established member of the Blues' squad. It wasn't an easy road for James to become a trusted member a Ceneisis squad managed by Denise Crawford and then Rico Van Zant, but this is one instance in which meritocracy actually worked out. Even in his under-18 days, James already showed that he was a solid defender with very good technique when it came to getting out of danger. Other aspects of his game such as pace and passing still needed some work, hence why James went the way of many other Ceneisis academy prospects and had to develop himself on loan spells for different clubs. James broke out with Sarvusdalamoive, and after that impressive spell he has now cemented himself in the Ceneisis back line. Now he is doing the same for the senior Abanhfleft team under Gennady Chernenko.

RM: Iraklis BABALIOUTAS 28 y/o, Nagato Crownslayers

(Riena)
He is the beating heart of this young team in more ways than one. On the pitch, Babalioutas may only be an average midfielder at the moment but he's already got solid technique A few more refinements to his game and maybe putting on some more muscle and he'll be pretty much ready for the Fleftic Premier League and maybe even international football. Off the pitch, Babalioutas is a lad who wears his heart on his sleeve, and he's not afraid to be seen crying, whether it's tears of sadness or tears of joy. It's just so easy to gravitate to this young man and become fond of him.

LM: Oliver THORNTON 31 y/o, Arsenal de Releinthi

One of the younger players breaking through the ranks of Arsenal de Releinthi under Oleg Mostovoi is none other than Oliver Thornton. He's not a physical specimen by any means but he has a keen eye for the killer pass. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't, but the key thing about him is that he actually tries to move play forward, something that surely attracted the attention of Gennady Chernenko, and now Thornton has been rewarded with a spot in the qualifying roster.

RW: Roberto CARLOS LADO 28 y/o, Athletic Wa Deg

(Copper Cuprum)
Carlos Lado doesn't really look like he fits the mold of a winger: he's big, he's tall, and he's not really that fast. Well, he could definitely beat the average football fan in a foot race, but there are definitely other wingers and even fullbacks who will leave him in the dust in the blink of an eye. In fact, Lado is probably more suited to being a support striker, but that's not Gennady Chernenko wants to use his size for. In gridiron terms, Lado could be called the offensive lineman or tackle that opens the way for the running back to advance the pigskin. As far as being a winger goes though, he does have the technique to whip in an inviting cross, and he can and does score the occasional free kick, so Lado isn't just Chernenko's dumb muscle.

CAM: Sven FAHRNI 28 y/o, Ludogorets Markovsky

Fahrni has that no-nonsense attitude wherein he only needs to be told what to do once, and then he will do exactly that until someone tells him to stop. This attitude however has also given him a blunt personality wherein he says exactly what he thinks, and if he thinks that someone else is preventing him from doing his job quickly and effectively then he will tell that person to get out of his way, usually in less polite terms. That hasn't earned him a lot of friends, but because he's good at what he does, everyone else tolerates his presence on the pitch and off it. And Sven Fahrni wouldn't have it any other way.

LW: Sacit KÖZALMAZ 29 y/o, Sarvusdalamoive

Közalmaz isn't really the mirror opposite of Carlos Lado, but he does have qualities that Lado lacks. Those qualities include a better defensive mentality and the ability to dance and dribble his way out of trouble should the need arise. Pace, however, is one of Közalmaz's weaknesses, and he can't pass or cross the ball to save his life, but he does make up for it somewhat by being an actual threat in front of goal even if it isn't necessarily his job to take pot shots.

ST: Edgar SMITH-FERNANDEZ 30 y/o, Arsenal de Releinthi

, captain
For a long time, Arsenal de Releinthi had been seeking a striker that could score at least 15 to 20 goals a season as it was believed that such a player was necessary to lead the Gunners to championship glory. They tried to find the solution in the transfer market many times, only it turns out the real solution was under their noses the whole time. Edgar had to wait for his chance to shine before he could finally show his stuff, but when he did, boy did he really show his stuff. Strangely enough, while Edgar has been good enough to score at least 20 goals a season since he claimed his place in the Gunners starting eleven, Releinthi hasn't won the title since he established himself over there. Funny coincidence, right?

RESERVES
GK: Josiah MALDONADO 30 y/o, Uranium City Radiation

Who would have thought that Malabon SC would produce three of the top Fleftic goalkeepers in the present day? Definitely not Josiah Maldonado, that was for sure. Josiah came through the Malabon academy at a time when Radislav Kalyna was at his best, and there were apparently better goalkeeper prospects than him in the pipeline. Josiah ended up asking for a transfer away from Malabon, which was how he ended up in Uranium City. It definitely wasn't his dream destination, but it would be the place where he would develop not only into one of the country's top goalkeepers but also into a cult figure for the Uranium City Radiation. Josiah was the goalkeeper when Uranium City was promoted to Unang Liga for the first time, was there when they were relegated back to Liga Ikalawa, got promoted back, and then finally made the leap up to the Fleftic Premier League. His reward for his determination and grit? Being the backup goalkeeper for the national team behind fellow Malabon product Pedro Labindalawa.

GK: Rey CAEG 26 y/o, Eielo Sunlight

There was a time when many people thought, even believed that Rey Caeg was going to be the goalkeeper of the future for Malabon SC. He was never going to match Radislav Kalyna in terms of intensity and eccentricity, but Rey doesn't have to be Kalyna 2.0. He just has to be a reliable pair of hands in between the sticks for the Ravens when the time comes, and that was what he had been doing while warming the bench. He was incredibly patient too, perhaps one of the most important hidden attributes a goalkeeper could get. When Kalyna finally announced his retirement, Rey was getting ready to take over, only for Malabon to turn to Pedro Labindalawa instead. Rey took to this roster shuffle poorly and decided to move to Eielo, the same club that Labindalawa had saved from relegation last season. And then, in yet another funny twist of fate, Rey got called up to the national team for the World Cup qualifiers only to end up riding the bench once again, not just for one but for two former Malabon academy goalkeepers.

RB: Danny MORALES 29 y/o, Admiral Porcusces

Danny Morales is the walking definition of a late bloomer. He never made a single appearance for Abanhfleft's youth teams, and that might actually turn out to be a blessing in disguise. Everyone knows about Abanhfleft's history of failing to win anything with kids, and it's left many fans feeling like the culture of bottling is being baked into every level of the national team setup. Thankfully, Danny never went through any of that because he was never the most highly rated prospect for Admiral Porcusces, let alone the entire country. Danny dutifully rode the bench after coming through the academy and making the usual loan spells to lower league clubs, serving as the backup option to the Tikariotan right back Xavier Raffan for the Sea Foxes. However, after a run of poor form from Raffan, Danny finally got the nod to start on the right side, and his impressive performances in Filibusters' Street earned him an unexpected call-up from Gennady Chernenko.

RCB: Jevon EUSEBIO 31 y/o, Xemlice Rovers

Jevon Eusebio had already shown glimpses of greatness even while he was rising through the ranks of Xemlice Rovers, from the academy to the first team, but this was the first season that the defender finally showed that he had what it takes to be an FPL-quality player. Almost a decade later and while he's begun to slow down, Jevon still has a place in Gennady Chernenko's team, just not in the starting eleven anymore.

LCB: Leo ORAYANI 23 y/o, Botafogo de Maranao

(Sultanate of Oontaz)
The last time Leo Orayani was anywhere near the Fleftic national football team, it was back in the Di Bradini Cup with the Young Revolutionaries. As usual, Abanhfleft didn't do anything of note in the longest running youth football tournament in the multiverse during Leo's time with the team, and he personally hadn't impressed a lot of people as well. No wonder Malabon SC found it easy to give him up and let him go to Botafogo de Maranao in the Sultanate of Oontaz, where he ended up developing into one of the best defenders the Sultanate has ever seen. Some have even taken to calling him a divine defender, which is definitely a bit of an over-exaggeration, but there's no denying that Leo wouldn't look too out of place in the FPL, and perhaps he wouldn't be too out of place in a World Cup qualifier as well.

LB: Isay HASSAN 24 y/o, Marinos Thimpodopoulos

(Fhulghamous Peninsula, playing in Abanhfleft)
Isay Hassan is supposed to be a bit of a jack-of-all-trades on the left side of the defense with his technique and passing, but he is also paradoxically better at attacking than defending. Not to say that he's entirely incapable of defending, but he has a tendency to be left behind in counterattacking situations, which is all that can be said about his defending without dipping into slandering the poor fellow. And that's not something that Gennady Chernenko wants in his left backs, but options had been surprisingly thin, so Chernenko opted to play it safe and call up someone who already had experience playing for the white shirt of the national team.

RM: Adonis DI-ANO 24 y/o, General Santos F.C.

(Sultanate of Oontaz)
Adonis Di-ano didn't really set the world on fire when he was playing for the Abanhfleft under-21s, and he still didn't set the world on fire when he moved away from Xemlice Rovers to become a regular starter for General Santos F.C. in the Sultanate of Oontaz. Adonis is not a flashy player, nor does he really need to be. He relies more on his smarts and his feet, finding teammates in spaces that most others wouldn't even consider. He's turned into an incredible passer during his time in the slower pace of the Oontaznik First Division, but this is liable to put him under pressure once the tempo gets just a little bit faster. At least he had already put on the white shirt of the Democratic Republic before, which is apparently a new criteria that Gennady Chernenko has included in his selection checklist.

LM: Audric DUBREUCQ 29 y/o, Malabon SC

Dubreucq is not the best young midfielder in Abanhfleft, not even by a country mile. But he pretty much makes up for his shortcomings by being the kind of guy who gives his all when it comes to either defending or attacking. That being said, he's best utilized as a counterattacking player. He's speedy and he's got a wicked left foot on him. That left peg of his is strong enough to turn a football into a cannonball, and if he existed in a cartoon world, Dubreucq would be putting holes into goalkeepers' chests every single game.

RW: Tony CHAMBERS 29 y/o, Rosenpfelblatz North End

Time will tell if Tony's sudden emergence onto the Fleftic footballing scene is sustainable or if he's just another flash in the pan. Gennady Chernenko hopes to take advantage of the hype while it lasts by calling Tony up for the qualifiers for the 99th World Cup but the guy already has his work cut out for him. Tony is an excellent pacy winger... in Unang Liga, the second tier of Fleftic football. Many players who shone in Unang Liga often find themselves struggling once they make the step up to the FPL. And Tony here has to go up against actual international caliber players as well. Talk about a baptism of fire. Well, considering Rosen North is still in the Fleftic Premier League, is it fair to say that Tony has survived is BoF? Probably.

CAM: Edgar MACASERO 27 y/o, General Santos F.C.

(Sultanate of Oontaz)
Edgar was one of those guys who looked like he was going to tear up the Fleftic footballing scene once he got his chance to play. However, as had become customary for most of Abanhfleft's youth players, Edgar's time in the Under-18 World Cup and the Di Bradini Cup shook his confidence in his own ability to play, and Edgar had to leave the Democratic Republic to rediscover himself. It would appear that that was exactly what he did in the Sultanate of Oontaz, and he has turned himself into an indispensable player for General Santos F.C. He's not quite as indispensable for the national team, but he's still there in the 23-man roster, and he provides something different to Sven Fahnri if opponents have figured out how to get under the skin of the "Fleftic Terminator".

LW: Marty BUSTAMANTE 28 y/o, Paulsen F.C.

Marty Bustamante is yet another player who has had experience riding the bench, his time in the dugout for Rosenpfelblatz North End was composed mainly of nothing but waiting. He finally got his chance to show his stuff a handful of times when the Acolytes were promoted to the Fleftic Premier League a couple of seasons ago, and while he didn't manage to nail down a starting spot with Rosen North, Marty got enough attention to be signed by Paulsen F.C. to run down the left wing while they sorted out the nationality situation of their old left winger Francois Bernard from The 14 Stars.

ST: Bradley AQUINO 30 y/o, Kimmirut Panhandle

People have always rated Bradley's older brother Braydon Aquino as being the future national team player, at least the one assured of getting consistent call-ups and starts. But once again, those people were wrong, and it is now Bradley who has seemingly nailed down a place in the starting eleven while Braydon is nowhere near the senior Revolutionaries team. It's almost carbon copy of the story of the Williamson siblings, Charlene and Gareth. Everyone also thought that Gareth would go on to do great things with the Revolutionaries while Charlene would fade into obscurity. Instead, the exact opposite happened. What a freaky coincidence, right?

FORMATION
First Team

KITS (by Adidulas)

SCHEDULE
TBA

RP Permissions
Choose my goalscorers: Yes
Godmod scoring events: No
RP injuries to my players: Yes, but I decide the severity and length of time out
Godmod injuries to my players: No
Hand out yellow cards to my players: Yes (maximum of 6 per game)
Hand out red cards to my players: Yes, but only 1 per 2 games
Godmod other events: Contact me via TG or Discord first before proceeding

Style modifier: +2.00 (Positive two point zero zero)

by **The Martian Independent Republic** » Fri May 08, 2026 12:29 pm

The MIR has been going through some troubles lately, but football waits for no man. Some changes have been made, but perhaps not enough. They're fighting time. Time ticks onwards.

Information
Nickname: The Spiders
Formation: 3-5-2
Colors: Black and rust orange
Manager: Tanguy de Montfort (OAM)
Captain: Stanford Katzenburg
Style: +1.618 (+phi, to be exact)
Good? No, full stop.

Bolded players usually start. Feel free to make a couple changes.

GK - Ambrose Pritchard - 25 - Katzestadt Rovers (KAT)
GK - Henri Enwye - 35 - Sunrise Aeolis (MIR)
GK - Axel Zomorodi - 28 - Eridania Basin (MIR)

Pritchard didn't impress domestically, but he still got the starting spot. Enwye is too tired, though. Time ticks onwards.

DF - Christopher Howell - 33 - Aeolis United (MIR)
DF - Scarlett Fenton - 24 - Australis Eagles (MIR)
DF - Li Cheng - 26 - Combination Milankovic (MIR)
DF - Abir Mohammed - 21 - Sunrise Aeolis (MIR)
DF - JJ Norton - 22 - Sturm Havn (TAX)
DF - Grace Hall - 29 - VV Szbedansk (KNZ)

The defence is getting older, but no changes have been made. Time ticks onwards.

MF - Stanford Katzenburg (c) - 36 - Huygens FC (MIR)
MF - Giovanni Caballi - 26 - Sunrise Aeolis (MIR)
MF - Albert Carver - 32 - Sunrise Aeolis (MIR)
MF - Ursula Barre - 30 - Aeolis United (MIR)
MF - Harvey Astor - 28 - Confederation Isidis (MIR)
MF - Adam Panchek - 26 - Tyrrhena Athletic (MIR)
MF - Andrey Ivanov - 24 - Aeolis United (MIR)
MF - Gordon Gordon - 30 - Huygens FC (MIR)
MF - Kristyn Zardano - 21 - Aeolis United (MIR)
MF - Duncan Sato-Gray - 20 - Combination Milankovic (MIR)

Changes? What changes? Nobody needs to make changes. Everything's fine! Nobody's aging concerns is enough for them to lose a spot on the team! Time ticks onwards.

FW - Rohan Jowling - 34 - Emerald Coast AC (SRS)
FW - Luke Garamond - 28 - Vennesberg United (SGD)
FW - Quinn Taupling - 24 - Confederation Isidis (MIR)
FW - Sam Doyle - 25 - Combination Milankovic (MIR)

You're running out of time, Jowling. Time ticks onwards.

My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following:
Choose my goalscorers: Yes - individual Martians are generally less likely to score multiple goals in a match, but this isn't a hard-and-fast rule.
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: TG first beyond 1 red
Godmod other events: Ask first.

by **Aamathyr** » Fri May 08, 2026 3:58 pm

Swovacjaaspeal Aamathyrit
National Football Team of Aamathyr

The demonym for people from Aamathyr is Thyr, with plural Thyrom. Thyrom are generally referred to by their first name, with last name [not patronym] used to distinguish the two. The literal translation of Cjariila dwa Mioryt Ispymfare, for example, is Cjarilla, daughter of Mioryt, from the town of Ispymfa.

There isn't really a nickname for the team - they are generally referred to as the Swovacjaaspeal, lit. 'team [of] football'.
The manager of the Swovacjaaspeal is Cjariila dwa Mioryt Ispymfare.
The Thyrom generally play defensively, preferring to lose 1-0 rather than 4-3. The style modifier is -4.5.
The formation utilized by Aamathyr is a 5-3-2. Assume that the earlier a name is listed under its category, the more likely it is to start.
Typical starting XI: Satrin / Tithrilan, Arjor, Thontyen, Tyrrprun, Swamtiip / Sutwa, Lifiva, Pytzhish / Shovot, Rumat

Goalkeepers
Satrin dwa Tyzhma Lerregjore - 36 - X
Vwavol dwa Puurvyon Sapshrure - 23 - F

What Satrin lacks in agility and speed compared to Vwavol they more than make up for in experience and skill. They aren't going to save a well-placed shot, but as long as you don't put it in the top corner, you'll find it hard to score.

Defenders
Arjor dwa Sitvamp Nwatwishre - 31 - M
Tyrrprun dwa Shjantra Cjshengjotre - 34 - M
Thontyen dwa Nadziid Aammirture - 32 - X
Tithrilan dwa Smodcja Rravoonre - 29 - F
Swamtiip dwa Pytzhish Luumintre - 26 - X
Lovon dwa Ustwyf Ncjonsasre - 22 - X
Omiusma dwa Rifirr Nanwacjre - 30 - X
Divrrjo dwa Shulla Nanwacjre - 21 - M
Sindam dwa Ponietem Nwatwishre - 28 - F
Vyduat dwa Fimushthe Luumintre - 26 - M
Enwar dwa Ooshlov Sjordatre - 20 - X

Arjor, Tyrrprun, and Thontyen have made up the central three of the Thyr defense for years, and thus their communication is the best this team has to offer, while Tithrilan and Swamtiip are newer additions on the left and right respectively. Arjor certainly has the most skill of any Thyr defender, but his aggression does lead to him getting carded relatively often. Enwar and Divrrjo are getting their first call-ups for the BoF, and Divrrjo especially is seen as a potential future starter.

Midfielders
Lifiva dwa Otyva Aammirture - 21 - F
Sutwa dwa Pardshyl Thivire - 28 - M
Pytzhish dwa Vishysh Fjanjapre - 27 - X
Njammoos dwa Zhurrvyl Mwenttshatre - 30 - X
Nyturr dwa Shyzhytmir Nanwacjre - 24 - M
Fysuzu dwa Platvon Lerregjore - 22 - F

Is Lifiva the next big thing in Thyr football? Probably not, but they were certainly good enough to maintain their spot on the team after the IAC. Expect the substitutes to see more time on the pitch in this BoF, though. Fysuzu has been brought in to provide some more youth to a midfield that's already relatively youthful.

Forwards
Shovot dwa Syyrrno Aamtulire (captain) - 36 - M
Rumat dwa Alyte Olaatire - 27 - M
Piulshu dwa Lumodgja Usthiare - 22 - F
Zhefeth dwa Padiar Sunthyrire - 28 - X

Shovot, the offensive anchor of this team, acts as a finisher - if he gets the ball in the box, he's likely to score, but that's far easier said than done. Creating chances, after all, was the biggest problem for this side at the IAC. Rumat is usually the one who feeds him the ball, the man from Olaati known for outspeeding defenders up the right side of the pitch. Shovot takes penalties.

RP Permissions: Do whatever you think is within the realm of being a decent person.

by **Kendoria** » Sun May 10, 2026 1:25 am

NATIONAL TEAM ROSTER
Season 2026/2027 | Kendorian National Squad | Formation: 4-3-3

TEAM LEADERSHIP

Captain: Robert Hayes
Vice-Captain: Alexis Myers

TECHNICAL STAFF

Head Coach	Kevin Willis
Assistant Coach	Liam O'Connor
Goalkeeper Coach	Mateo Alvarez
Defensive Coach	Noah Wilson
Midfield Coach	Alexander Novak
Attacking Coach	Emma Johansson
Fitness Coach	Jonathan Price
Team Manager	Isabella Rossi

[center]STARTING XI (4-3-3)[/center]

Left Wing: Kris Jefferson #10
Striker: Alexis Myers #9
Right Wing: Daisy Logan #18

Left Midfield: Leila Rahimi #11
Center Midfield: Francesca Camacho #6
Right Midfield: Lamar Kramer #7

Left Back: Lucas Ferreira #3
Center Back: Marcus Anderson #4
Center Back: Robert Hayes #5
Right Back: Oscar Delgado #2

Goalkeeper: Carlos Mendes #1

FULL SQUAD

GOALKEEPERS (3)

No.	Name	Position	DOB	Caps	Saves
1	Carlos Mendes	GK	1995	0	0
12	Elena Petrova	GK	2002	0	0
21	Ibrahim Diallo	GK	2005	0	0

DEFENDERS (12) — Left to Right

No.	Name	Position	DOB	Caps	Goals
3	Lucas Ferreira	LB	1997	0	0
13	Ricardo Santos	LB	2000	0	0
23	Jacob Miller	LB	2002	0	0
4	Robert Hayes	CB	1992	0	0
5	Bruno Teixeira	CB	1995	0	0
15	Marcus Anderson	CB	1997	0	0
24	Tomasz Lewandowski	CB	2001	0	0
33	Samuel Mensah	CB	2002	0	0
44	Joshua Turner	CB	2004	0	0
2	Marko Jovanović	RB	1996	0	0
22	Oscar Delgado	RB	1999	0	0
32	Brandon Hill	RB	2003	0	0

MIDFIELDERS (9) — Left to Right

No.	Name	Position	DOB	Caps	Goals
11	Connor Gallagher	LM	1994	0	0
17	Leila Rahimi	LM	1998	0	0
27	Laura García	LM	2002	0	0
6	Francesca Camacho	CM	1998	0	0
8	Alan Briggs	CM	2003	0	0
16	Lisa Woodward	CM	2005	0	0
7	Lamar Kramer	RM	1995	0	0
14	Yolanda Henderson	RM	1997	0	0
19	Neal Navarro	RM	2002	0	0

FORWARDS (9) — Left to Right

No.	Name	Position	DOB	Caps	Goals
10	Kris Jefferson	LW	1999	0	0
30	Kayla Bridges	LW	2002	0	0
40	Celia Avila	LW	2004	0	0
9	Alexis Myers	ST	1992	0	0
20	Krista Mclaughlin	ST	1998	0	0
29	Lilly Dalton	ST	2001	0	0
18	Daisy Logan	RW	1999	0	0
28	Dianne Nash	RW	2001	0	0
38	Roseann Watson	RW	2005	0	0

Team Identity: High Press • Width • Positional Discipline

by **Paradystopia** » Mon Jun 01, 2026 12:07 am

For quick reference/TL:DR squad info, scroll down to bottom of this post.
Note on age classifications:
unk = unknown
Xat’i and Pterons mature faster than humanoids but also have shorter lifespans. They reach adulthood around the age of 3, considered at their prime between 5 and 15, will think about retirement around their mid-to-late 20’s and their life expectancy is around 55.
Note on gender classification:
Gender in Paradystopia falls into three categories across five classifications. The categories are male, female and non-binary, with male and female both subdivided into cisgendered and electively gendered. As such, 'Mc' equates to a cisgendered male, and 'Fe' would equate to an electively gendered female (or, more commonly known throughout the multiverse as a transgender woman.) For the most part, the average Paradystopi* would only state their gender category when asked. Full classifications are included here for completeness.

*By average Paradystopi, I refer to the human population. The Pterons and Xat'i will just give their biological sex and couldn't really care less if their perceived gender appears contrary to this. Neither species' natural language features gendered pronouns and their views of biological sex bears little relevance to them beyond if it's pertinent to know whether one could or could not nurse their young.
Key:

Kit Number. Position - Name (with kit name bolded)
Race(Gender) - Age - Current Club

Goalkeepers
First Team

1. GK - Sjiu
Xat'i(Fc) - 6 - Xat'i Paradystopi
Sjiu is a truly outstanding goalkeeper, and the best player in the Paradystopi squad by a fair margin. With, for want of better terminology, cat-like reflexes and agility, her shot-stopping is second-to-none. Despite her relatively small stature, her ability to pounce through the air means she can dominate her penalty area against strikers twice her size as well as cover a much larger percentage of her net than would seem possible in one-on-one situations. Her main drawbacks are that she enjoys playing the sweeper keeper role and has been known to be caught in no-man's-land when the team lose possession, and that she will almost always opt to punch the ball away rather than catch it which can lead to giving possession straight back to the attackers.
Substitutes/Reserves

12. GK - Klara av Steinbruddet
Human(Fc) - 29 - New Newetoun Saltquarry SC
22. GK - Zlatana Nykwyst
Human(Fc) - 29 - Farslum Hoo SC
One has to feel for av Steinbruddet and Nykwyst. Both very capable goalkeepers in their own right, but when it's someone as technically gifted, and young, as Sjiu wearing the number 1 jersey, you have to wonder if they will ever get any international caps. That said, both of these two as training partners can only help Sjiu develop her game further.

Defenders
First Team

2. CB/LIB - Jim (vc)
Penguin(Mc) - unk - Xat'i Paradystopi
There are few words to summarise Jim, though 'An enigma in penguin form' is probably the closest. Outwardly, there would seem to be little remarkable about this penguin and his inclusion in the team liable to be disregarded as 'Paradystopia being Paradystopia'. However, Jim is brilliant at what he does, and that is being in the right place at the right time. You think your attacker is in space? Nope, there's Jim. You think your winger just made a beautiful cross-field pass to switch play and continue the attack? Nope, there's Jim. You think you've got a midfielder free on the edge of the box to hammer home a screamer? Yeah? Nope, Jim's there to block it. How he does it, no-one has the foggiest but you can be utterly certain that he will be a frustrating thorn in the side of your attempts to attack us.
Jim is the team's vice-captain, despite no-one being able to understand him. Now that's Paradystopia being Paradystopia ...

3. LCB - Beren Doggle
Human(Mc) - 21 - Armada Kotr (KNZ)
An imposing hulk of a defender, Beren Doggle adopts the role of the hard-hitting defender, policing the box and making opponent forwards very aware of his presence through his physicality. Still trusted with his spot in the national team despite a shaky start to his career in Kanzlian football, he will be determined to silence his critics on the international stage.

4. RCB - Janika van der Stedd
Human(Fe) - 31 - Conway Wanderers FC (MYR)
Janika van der Stedd is a wily and tactically astute defensive player. She is a skillful tackler, as well as being known in her home team for having good vision to play the right passes to start attacks flowing. She is particularly useful from long range dead ball opportunities being more than capable of whipping a free kick from around the half way line dangerously into the box. Whilst she's unlikely to take any of the closer range free kicks, she definitely an option to attempt to hammer home a screamer from 35 yards out.

Substitutes/Reserves

13. CB - Stan Zidarić
Human(Mc) - 30 - Conway Wanderers FC (MYR)
14. CB - Clyve Fish
Human(Mc) - 30 - AC Urbsclawydraeksterlutrja
15. CB - Darko Petković
Human(Mc) - 20 - Tzrna Zvyedza Zygnusgrad
23. DF - Karen
Penguin(Fc) - unk - Unattached

Of the defensive substitutes, they are mostly like-for-like switches for the human players. Experienced centre backs in Zidarić and Fish, and an international debut for upcoming youngster Petković. Karen is in no way comparable to Jim, but given she is his partner, her selection is thought to be in part to keep Jim in good spirits throughout the tournament.

Midfielders
First Team

5. CM - Kiaren Schlippe (c)
Human(Mc) - 27 - New Newetoun Saltquarry SC
Taking the reins of captain from Anja Bortland in the Campionato Esportiva 41, Kiaren is an able defensive midfielder with invaluable skills as a playmaker, and whose aptitude for long passing makes him an asset to the team. Cool, calm, and collected, a steady selection for team captain.

6. CM - Leonard Lugga
Human(Mc) - 25 - Lithico St. Bernadine™ (TAX)
Currently captaining Lithico St. Bernadine™, Leonard Lugga solidifies his first team place in his secondary position in the middle of the field. A possible justification for this is the physical presence Leonard brings to the midfield. He is a bold and powerful player who isn't afraid of imposing himself upon opponents and taking his tackles a little on the 'meaty' side. Providing his can tweak his ability at crossing the ball into playing long balls forward, he should be able to supply ample threats to account for his selection.

7. LM - Sosjian
Xat'i(Mc) - 12 - SC Oldetoun New Newetoun
Of all the Xat'i in the squad, Sosjian is probably the most tactically aware. This could well be due to him playing his football in a predominantly humanoid team rather than amongst other Xat'i. As a result, he is also the most likely of the Xat'i (other than Sjiu) to actually seek to pass when in possession. He has a strong positional awareness which, coupled with a rapid turn of speed, could see him winning interceptions in enemy territory or simply being quick to strike on a careless pass. Given that his sheer pace alone will make him a nuisance to mark, the decision to play him as a winger could be a masterstroke.

8. RM - Hleqrru
Xat'i(Mc) - 9 - Xat'i Paradystopi
Retaining his place in the national team, Hleqrru now finds himself on the right flank. Given the laissez-faire approach to formations of the Xat'i, this is no major issue. Hleqrru is at his best when given the opportunity to challenge defenders and move with the ball, and it is hoped that playing on the wing will provide this. As he is used to playing a more defensively-minded role within Xat'i Paradystopi, he is the most likely of the Xat'i starters to actually track back and will likely gravitate to something more akin to a wing-back. Expect to see him tirelessly chasing opponents the full length of the right wing, looking to gain possession and begin his own attacks.
Substitutes/Reserves

16. MF - Soks
Xat'i(Fc) - 6 - New Newetoun Saltquarry SC
17. MF - Olii
Xat'i(Mc) - 7 - Random Penguins XI
18. CM - Clifford Stone
Human(Mc) - 31 - Querentes Oeopolis (ERP)
24. CM - Dillon Blade
Human(Fc) - 27 - Farslum Hoo SC
As with the defenders, the midfield replacements are there-or-thereabouts like-for-like options. Soks and Olii can switch in for Sosjian or Hleqrru, and Stone and Blade can switch in for Lugga or Schlippe. Given the high intensity nature of the Xat'i tactics, it's very feasible that the two Xat'i subs will see playing time. There's also the possibly they could see some playing time upfront depending upon how a match pans out.

Forwards
First Team

9. CF - Sebastien Borgen
Human(Mc) - 30 - Dí Maozöxê (FFD)
Despite his advancing years, Sebastien Borgen has firmly warranted his place as national team centre forward. An archetypal big, strong forward, his height and strength allow him to act as a target man as well as hold up play in the opposition half and act as a go-between amidst the dynamic attacks and mazy runs of the Xat'i. One of his best attributes is his intelligence; knowing when he can draw a foul, knowing when to release a team-mate to best foil the offside trap, knowing whether or not to take that extra step. He can be a handful to fend off, and with all the Xat'i attacking options, that's the last thing any opponent needs.

10. LF - Rhiagr
Xat'i(Fc) - 10 - Xat'i Paradystopi
Like her other Xat'i brethren, Rhiagr is quick, agile and without fear when challenging opposition defenders. Where she distinguishes herself from the other Xat'i is her ability in the air. With jumping prowess that rivals Sjiu, Rhiagr can prove very difficult to contain during corners, or wide dead-ball opportunities and can often somehow rise above the crowd to send the ball goalward.

11. RF - Rsheu
Xat'i(Mc) - 6 - Xat'i Paradystopi
Despite his young age, Rsheu is making waves up front for Xat'i Paradystopi and Paradystopi domestic league's leading goalscorer by a ridiculous margin. Nippy and tenacious, he is a tricky customer to deal with for even the most experienced defender. On top of this, he possesses a deft finish and an unquenchable thirst for scoring. Some question his lack of maturity and the hubris this brings but when he can back up his talents with cold, hard statistics in the league, it's hard to make a worthwhile argument for not having him in the squad.

Substitutes/Reserves

19. STR - Iona Schlippe
Human(Fc) - 24 - Barkentyne Abertynkle
20. FW - Njawrao
Xat'i(Mc) - 8 - Xat'i Paradystopi
21. STR - Flappy Tippytapper
Pteron(Mc) - 7 - AC Urbsclawydraeksterlutrja
25. STR - Amelya Anastasyasdottyr
Human(Fc) - 19 - AC Urbsclawydraeksterlutrja
Iona Schlippe once again finds herself as the impact sub who can bring a different style of play to the field than Borgen. Of the other three, they're talented youngsters vying for first XI spots and if they can translate that youthful vigour and enthusiasm to the international stage, well, who knows what's possible.

Manager

Pepé Papa
Human(Mc) - 61 - of Qyzzyxzyan Draconic Territories
Very little is known about Pepé Papa beyond that he apparently used to be the Pope of one of the islands off to the north of Paradystopia. Something about a dragon too. His spur-of-the-moment hiring has raised many eyebrows amongst the Paradystopi footballing community who, whilst hoping for something surprising, are inclined to think that the hiring committee just found some random junkie to put in charge because the ensuing chaos will likely make for good television, or something like that. There's actually a good many conspiracy theories doing the rounds as to whom this mysterious manager is with the singular point they agree on being that 'former Dragonpope' is just too stupid to be the truth.

Whilst Pepé Papa might have some overblown and in-depth tactical explanations of how he expects the team to play, the main gist of his approach boils down to a semi-aggressive Route One strategy with an emphasis on expansive Wing Play. We will be constantly looking to play long balls to either release one of the Xat'i players in behind your defence, or give one of your defenders the unenviable task of challenging Sebastien Borgen in the air, who'll be looking to feed a Xat'i player into space. We aim to run your defence ragged until they invariably (hopefully) break.
Defensively, we will fall back to sit and soak up pressure, but with an eye on the next quick breakaway once we reclaim possession. As such, we are probably a little susceptible to counter-attacking teams (or counter-counter-attacks), but we're confident enough in our goalkeeper and Jim's peculiar ability to be in the right place at the right time to nullify the majority of these threats.
Generalised roles:

#1 & #2:
Sjiu and Jim will play as sweepers at the back, marshalling the defence and covering where needs to be covered.

#3, #4, #5, & #6
Doggle, van der Stedd, Schlippe, and Lugga will form a sort of defensive square. They will try to maintain their positions more rigidly than others on the field, though can flatten out into a back four if the situation calls for it. They will look to hold possession between themselves until one of them spots an appropriate long-ball.

#7, #8, #10, & #11
The roving Xat'i attack force. Sosjian and Hleqrru will look for spaces out wide to run into. Rhiagr and Rsheu will look for any spaces behind your defence and opportunities to beat the offside trap. Good luck marking all four of them. They will press your players in your half too. If we could get them to track back and pitch in with defensive duties reliably, we'd have a truly problematic team for any opponent.

#9
Sebastien Borgen's role is kind of a utility forward. Generally, he'll act as a classic centre forward but depending on what the Xat'i are up to, he could also drop into more of a false 9 position, or some sort of attacking sweeper.

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by **Farfadillis** » Fri Jun 05, 2026 1:37 pm

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The Freisan Farf Freitball Francitian hereby presents the Farf roster for the 101^st Edition of the World Cup
Plurinational Entity Name: The Outlandish Lands of Farfadillis
Demonym: Farf (plural Farves)
Team Nickname: La Vherderoja
Honours: World Cup 84, AOCAF Cups 43, 48 and 57, ARC 5

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STAFF

MANAGER: Êsekîl dí Völará, Kelssekian-Rulandese
Legend for the Kelssek NT as a player, World Cup finalist, the one that got away for the Farf NT, as he was in his prime right when Farfadillis were regularly challenging for the World Cup, and is widely-viewed as the missing piece they needed at the time to go all the way. Destroyed the S-FPL managing Mâ Âlâmëómë (impressive, but it could've been with a less stacked team) and promptly got offered the Big Job.
ASSISTANT MANAGER: Tuskoles Yagaras, Lit™
Head of state of Lithico™. A bit of a micromanager.
CHIEF SCOUT: Zhonong Zhojo Sidike, Lit™
TEAM MEDIC: Xa Turo Kij, Lit™
PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGER: Wuya Ya Johan, Lit™

STARTERS

#1 — Squornshelan/Indujan — Siloxtihuk Iwaszkiewicz — aGKa — Age 27 — René Skaé
How do you get a Farf keeper to actually perform well? Well, it's not unprecedented for Farf keepers to be decent, but apparently making them half some other nationality helps a lot. Go figure.

#6 — Faroleran — Abelardo Couce — aLBa — Age 24 — Istria City FC
The Unfarfest. He plays it simple, he plays it smart. He invigorates nobody. dí Vôlará understands that this is good. Few other people in Farfadillis do.

#7 — Ferdullaelan — Alexon Sirujano — aCBa — Age 25 — Crossroads
Out of, well not quite fucking nowhere, but Ferdullaele of all places, we get who might very well be a top three Farf CB of all time. B2B CL winner, somehow. With a team from Chromatika, no less. He reads the game like nobody else. He plays like a figurative surgeon. His last name means "Surgeon". Surgeon.

#2 — Szoirsian/Banijan — Adrien Manaudou Lajoie — aCBa — Age 29 — Hoima Warriors
Oh my God did he really switch sides just like that? Oh my, no. What?! Good defender.

#4 — Kruviši — Aleksije Ferjančič — aRBa — Age 20 — Mâ Âlâmëómë
It is actually very unfair that a player can be twenty-years-old and be completely comfortable playing in any position in a back four or back three. Maybe you expect the joke here to be that Aleksije is, like most other players, not unfair in this way. Well, he is.

#8 — Rulandese — Míkêl Lôçô — aCMa — Age 22 — Tihon
Potentially generational talent. Complete in pretty much every way a center midfielder has to be. The team will live and die by his performances. As the years go by and he improves, the games start going through him more and more, as if he were attracting the ball, the players, the onlookers with gravity. A gravitional draw of sorts.

#5 — Rulandese — Lêyêló Jáánsêlà — aTKa — Age 35 — Rülândéá Kôstä
A legend, no doubt. Aged thirty-five, he's not really slowing down somehow, even though he's got to run the most ardently and dangerously out of everyone on the squad. By now suspected to be at least part-Vanorian. Essentially nailed-on to break the record or most caps.

#11 — Faroleran — José Baliñas — aOMa — Age 26 — Vogsphere United
No magic. José gets the ball and then he either makes a good pass or he shoots. And he shoots really well. It's a very simple formula and it's a very effective formula.

#10 — Faroleran — Donato Trigueros — aLWa — Age 23 — La Nueva Avenida
Doesn't follow instructions. Maybe he literally can't. Very stupid. Extremely talented. The kind of winger you never want to face cause you know you're losing at least one one-on-one against him. A pretty solid goalscorer, too.

#3 — Lit™ — Qehu Daj Zhdihi — aRWa — Age 26 — Raynor City United
Likely the team's most important attacking threat. A winger with great dribbling and speed, but who is actually most outstanding at making defenses really fuck up with his crosses. His crossing is literally just completley off the charts. His decision-making is incredible, and he's likely a sadist: many of his crosses are pinpointed towards the exact places where opposing defenders least want them, for fear of fucking up.

#9 — Indujan — Limunde Varuyjá — aSTa — Age 28 — Jinja City FC
Humble, uninspiring. The stats nerds say he should be able to score and 'enable' the wingers, who are actually the key to the team's offense. Extraordinarily controversial inclusion, especially with so many other considerably more talented Farf forwards around. dí Völará stands by his choice.

SUBSTITUTES

#12 — Szoirsian/Banijan — Gyuri Ráczét-Pázász — aGKa — Age 20 — Herzegovina City FC
Also a foreign goalkeeper.

#23 — Kelssekian/Rulandese — Mêrrlínô Sôdô — aGKa — Age 26 — FC Novonaya
Also a foreign goalkeeper. Go figure.

#2 —Rulandese — Ügüs Hâx — aCBa — Age 25 — Hondo FC
Pretty good and not a traitor.

#15 — Szoirsian — Ernő Szesfi — aCBa — Age 23 — Lithico St. Bernadine™
Very good at defending and dodging taxes.

#16 — Banijan/Rulandese — Tôsgo Gôrs — aCBa — Age 21 — Busukuma Force
Complete passenger. What the hell is he doing here?

#4 — Szoirsian/Nepharan — Éspéráns rue Cazade — aRBa — Age 28 — Chromatik
Daughter of Farf legend Faragó rue Cazade. Very good at the football.

~~#17 — Dead/Faroleran— Severino Gaesatae — aCBa — Age 25 — La Nueva Avenida~~ Severino Gaesatae has been, somewhat regrettably, murdered. Investigations are still ongoing. He has not been called up for the third tournament straight on account of this.

#18 — Rulandese — Mêlçôr Alzá — aCMa — Age 26 — Mâ Âlâmëómë
Serviceable. Carry on.

#19 — Rulandese/Faroleran — Drî Yraceburu — aCMa — Age 19 — Mâ Âlâmëómë
Extremely exciting young prospect.

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by **Octavatia** » Tue Aug 04, 2026 8:47 am

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OCTAVATIA FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION
(OFA)

Official Governing Body of Association Football in the Republic of Octavatia

"United in Spirit. Driven by Excellence."
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[center]Official National Team Squad

Season 2026–27 | International Window[/center]

Association: Octavatia Football Association (OFA)
Nation: Republic of Octavatia
Headquarters: Nova Concordia
Established: 2026
Confederation Status: Independent
Home Stadium: Unity National Stadium
Capacity: 72,500
Manager: Adrian Beaumont
Assistant Manager: Victor Renard
Captain: Nicolas Hart
Vice-Captain: Leon Ardent

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[center]Tactical System

Primary Formation — 4–3–3 Possession

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Sebastian Vale

7 Victor Moreau Matteo Cruz 11

Alexander Rowan Nicolas Hart (C)

Julian Mercer

Lucas Marin Leon Ardent Viktor Elian Oliver Kaine

Adrian Varek (GK)
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[center]Official 26-Man Squad[/center]

GOALKEEPERS

1 • Adrian Varek — FC Nova Concordia
12 • Elias Draven — Port Azure SC
23 • Tomas Ilyan — Highlands United

DEFENDERS

2 • Oliver Kaine — Port Azure SC
3 • Leon Ardent — FC Nova Concordia
4 • Viktor Elian — Royal Octavatia SC
5 • Lucas Marin — Emerald Rovers
13 • Daniel Kovar — Iron Coast FC
15 • Noah Serrin — Capital City FC
21 • Ethan Vale — Western United
26 • Marcus Varga — Iron Coast FC

MIDFIELDERS

6 • Julian Mercer — Capital City FC
8 • Alexander Rowan — Royal Octavatia SC
10 • Nicolas Hart (Captain) — FC Nova Concordia
14 • Adrian Solis — Eastport FC
16 • Samuel Cross — Northbridge Athletic
18 • Leo Aster — Emerald Rovers
20 • Gabriel Arden — Highlands United

FORWARDS

7 • Victor Moreau — Royal Octavatia SC
9 • Sebastian Vale — FC Nova Concordia
11 • Matteo Cruz — Capital City FC
17 • Liam Novak — Port Azure SC
19 • Daniel Ross — Iron Coast FC
22 • Adrian Wolfe — Western United
24 • Benjamin Hale — Eastport FC
25 • Felix Orion — Emerald Rovers

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[center]Technical Staff[/center]

Head Coach — Adrian Beaumont

Assistant Coach — Victor Renard

Goalkeeping Coach — Daniel Foster

Fitness Coach — Marcus Ellison

Performance Analyst — Oliver Bennett

Team Physician — Dr. Emilia Novak

Media Officer — Clara Winslow

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[center]Playing Identity[/center]

The Octavatia National Football Team is founded upon a philosophy of intelligent possession, disciplined defending, technical excellence, and collective teamwork. The OFA places equal emphasis on sporting success and exemplary conduct, believing that every international fixture is an opportunity to represent the Republic's values of peace, unity, integrity, and respect.

While the national team has yet to make its competitive international debut, extensive preparations continue through player development, coaching education, and domestic competition. The Association is committed to establishing Octavatia as a respected member of the international football community and looks forward to participating in future regional and global tournaments.

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[center]Association Objectives[/center]

• Develop football at every level throughout the Republic.

• Promote youth academies and grassroots participation.

• Prepare the National Team for international competition.

• Uphold the highest standards of fair play and professionalism.

• Represent the Republic of Octavatia with honour and dignity.

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[center]Official Statement

"The Octavatia Football Association proudly presents the first generation of footballers selected to represent the Republic of Octavatia. Though our international journey is only beginning, our ambition is unwavering. Every player who wears the national crest carries the responsibility of representing not only a team, but an entire nation united by football."

© Octavatia Football Association • All Rights Reserved

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by **Ko-oren** » Tue Aug 04, 2026 9:17 am

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