The 2021 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup was an international beach soccer tournament held in Russia from 19 to 29 August 2021. The 16 national teams involved in the tournament were required by FIFA to register a squad of 14 players, including three goalkeepers. This article lists the national beach soccer squads that will take part in the tournament. Only the players listed in these squads below are eligible to take part in the tournament which were revealed in full on 13 August 2021. [1]
The age listed for each player is as on 19 August 2021, the first day of the tournament and the names of the players shown are, in most circumstances, that of the FIFA Display Names listed on the official squad document issued by FIFA.
Coach: Mikhail Likhachev
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club |
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1 | GK | Maksim Chuzhkov | 11 April 1987 (aged 34) | Kristall |
2 | DF | Andrei Novikov | 7 February 1996 (aged 25) | Lokomotiv Moscow |
3 | FW | Kirill Romanov | 20 January 1990 (aged 31) | Kristall |
4 | DF | Aleksey Makarov | 20 August 1987 (aged 33) | Kristall |
5 | DF | Yuri Krasheninnikov | 19 December 1984 (aged 36) | Kristall |
6 | FW | Dmitry Shishin | 14 March 1986 (aged 35) | Kristall |
7 | DF | Anton Shkarin | 15 November 1982 (aged 38) | Spartak Moscow |
8 | FW | Ostap Fedorov | 18 November 1995 (aged 25) | Spartak Moscow |
9 | FW | Boris Nikonorov | 3 April 1989 (aged 32) | Lokomotiv Moscow |
10 | DF | Artur Paporotnyi | 28 November 1985 (aged 35) | Kristall |
11 | FW | Fedor Zemskov | 13 January 1988 (aged 33) | Lokomotiv Moscow |
12 | GK | Denis Parkhomenko | 2 August 1998 (aged 23) | Lokomotiv Moscow |
13 | GK | Stanislav Kosharnyi | 22 July 1994 (aged 27) | Lokomotiv Moscow |
14 | FW | Andrey Kotenev | 15 May 1994 (aged 27) | Spartak Moscow |
Coach: Francis Farberoff
The final squad was announced on 11 August 2021. [2]
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club |
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1 | GK | Christopher Toth | 4 August 1989 (aged 32) | Tacoma Stars |
2 | DF | Chris Albiston | 26 September 1992 (aged 28) | Unattached |
3 | DF | David Mondragon | 18 October 1991 (aged 29) | Unattached |
4 | FW | Tanner Akol | 27 September 1993 (aged 27) | Unattached |
5 | DF | Nicolas Perea | 6 August 1992 (aged 29) | Unattached |
6 | DF | Jason Santos | 29 June 1988 (aged 33) | Unattached |
7 | FW | Nick Perera (captain) | 5 June 1986 (aged 35) | Tacoma Stars |
8 | FW | Lucas Roque | 5 March 1988 (aged 33) | Baltimore Blast |
9 | FW | Alessandro Canale | 29 December 1989 (aged 31) | Unattached |
10 | FW | Gabriel Silveira | 28 April 1992 (aged 29) | Unattached |
11 | GK | Xavier Snaer-Williams | 28 May 1999 (aged 22) | Unattached |
12 | GK | Esteban Sapetnitzky | 15 September 1996 (aged 24) | Unattached |
13 | FW | Fredo Dilbert | 25 November 1997 (aged 23) | Unattached |
14 | FW | Conner Rezende | 21 January 1993 (aged 28) | Unattached |
Coach: Joaquin Molas
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club |
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1 | GK | Rolando Gonzalez | 29 August 1979 (aged 41) | Presidente Hayes |
2 | MF | Sixto Cantero | 4 September 1997 (aged 23) | Cerro Porteño |
3 | DF | Gustavo Benitez | 13 June 1981 (aged 40) | Presidente Hayes |
4 | MF | Luis Ojeda | 18 October 1990 (aged 30) | Cerro Porteño |
5 | MF | Jhovanny Benitez | 24 July 1999 (aged 22) | Cerro Porteño |
6 | FW | Pedro Moran | 9 June 1990 (aged 31) | Sambenedettese |
7 | MF | Miciades Medina | 16 February 2003 (aged 18) | Casa España |
8 | FW | Carlos Carballo | 31 January 1993 (aged 28) | San Francisco |
9 | FW | Nestor Medina | 10 April 1998 (aged 23) | Presidente Hayes |
10 | FW | Valentin Benitez | 20 January 1999 (aged 22) | Cerro Porteño |
11 | DF | Sergio Villaverde | 23 February 1989 (aged 32) | Cerro Porteño |
12 | GK | Yoao Rolon | 23 August 1996 (aged 24) | Cerro Porteño |
13 | DF | Rodrigo Escobar | 9 September 1998 (aged 22) | Cerro Porteño |
14 | GK | Alexis Benitez | 11 June 1998 (aged 23) | Cerro Porteño |
Coach: Ozu Moreira (interim)
The final squad was announced on 26 July 2021. [3]
On 15 August, Ryunosuke Miyama replaced the injured Kosuke Matsuda. [4]
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club |
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1 | GK | Yusuke Kawai | 6 May 1988 (aged 33) | Tokyo Verdy |
2 | MF | Takumi Saito | 16 August 1988 (aged 33) | Sol Mar Praia Okinawa |
3 | MF | Ryota Tsuboya | 17 June 1994 (aged 27) | Sol Mar Praia Okinawa |
4 | FW | Ryunosuke Miyama | 6 September 1994 (aged 26) | Tokyo Verdy |
5 | MF | Shotaro Haraguchi | 26 March 1987 (aged 34) | Tokyo Verdy |
6 | FW | Takuya Akaguma | 21 November 1989 (aged 31) | Lazo Apego Kitakyusyu |
7 | MF | Takaaki Oba | 24 December 1992 (aged 28) | Loewe Yokohama |
8 | MF | Naoya Matsuo | 18 August 1988 (aged 33) | Loewe Yokohama |
9 | FW | Shusei Yamauchi | 9 September 1985 (aged 35) | Tokyo Verdy |
10 | DF | Ozu Moreira (captain) | 21 January 1986 (aged 35) | Tokyo Verdy |
11 | FW | Masanori Okuyama | 7 June 1986 (aged 35) | Loewe Yokohama |
12 | GK | Tomoya Ginoza | 2 April 1985 (aged 36) | Sol Mar Praia Okinawa |
13 | GK | Yu Shirota | 20 August 1986 (aged 34) | Loewe Yokohama |
14 | MF | Takumi Uesato | 29 April 1990 (aged 31) | Tokyo Verdy |
Coach: Abineiro Ussaca
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club |
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1 | GK | Manuel Tivane | 11 February 1996 (aged 25) | Ferroviário De Maputo |
2 | DF | Bachir Mussa | 16 February 1993 (aged 28) | CAP |
3 | DF | Ângelo Tomas | 2 February 1996 (aged 25) | Team Loyal |
4 | DF | Hermínio Ernesto | 16 June 1987 (aged 34) | Vulcano |
5 | DF | Gerson Chivale | 8 February 1991 (aged 30) | Vulcano |
6 | MF | Nelson Manuel | 2 February 1996 (aged 25) | Textafrica De Chimoio |
7 | MF | Yuran Malate | 12 April 1996 (aged 25) | Polana Canico |
8 | FW | Gabriel Macuvele | 4 February 1981 (aged 40) | Team Loyal |
9 | MF | António Namape Junior (Figo) | 19 February 1993 (aged 28) | CAP |
10 | FW | Rachide Smithe | 20 April 1988 (aged 33) | CAP |
11 | FW | Helder Mahumane | 17 September 1993 (aged 27) | CAP |
12 | GK | Anivaldo Mavie | 3 February 1983 (aged 38) | Vulcano |
13 | DF | Ramossete Cumbe (Dez) | 30 January 1990 (aged 31) | CAP |
14 | GK | Pedro Xavier Da Barca | 23 May 1977 (aged 44) | Tau-Tau |
Coach: Cristian Mendez
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club |
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1 | GK | Francisco Donaire | 16 August 1982 (aged 39) | Almeria |
2 | MF | David Ardil | 11 January 1999 (aged 22) | Melistar |
3 | DF | Antonio Mayor | 20 April 1983 (aged 38) | Levante |
4 | DF | Adri Frutos | 25 July 1991 (aged 30) | Murcia |
5 | DF | José Cintas | 22 September 1987 (aged 33) | Melistar |
6 | MF | Riduan Dris Bouzian | 21 October 1990 (aged 30) | Melistar |
7 | FW | Pablo Perez | 28 July 1985 (aged 36) | Las Palmas |
8 | MF | Francisco Mejias | 5 May 1987 (aged 34) | Cádiz |
9 | FW | Eduard Suarez | 6 August 1990 (aged 31) | Levante |
10 | FW | Llorenç Gómez | 3 November 1991 (aged 29) | Kristall |
11 | FW | Chiky Ardil | 17 April 1988 (aged 33) | Melistar |
12 | GK | Pablo Lopez | 11 December 1998 (aged 22) | Mazarron |
13 | GK | Juanmi | 17 January 2000 (aged 21) | San Francisco |
14 | MF | Javier Torres | 16 February 1983 (aged 38) | San Francisco |
Coach: Teva Zaveroni
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club |
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1 | GK | Jonathan Torohia | 22 February 1985 (aged 36) | Manu Ura |
2 | MF | Matatia Paama | 3 October 1992 (aged 28) | Pirae |
3 | FW | Tamatoa Tetauira | 17 March 1996 (aged 25) | Alliance Muespach |
4 | DF | Heimanu Taiarui | 24 August 1986 (aged 34) | Pirae |
5 | FW | Gervais Chan-Kat | 16 November 1992 (aged 28) | Arue |
6 | MF | Patrick Tepa | 28 May 1989 (aged 32) | Tiare |
7 | FW | Raimana Li Fung Kuee | 10 April 1985 (aged 36) | Pirae |
8 | MF | Heiarii Tavanae | 15 February 1992 (aged 29) | Central Sport |
9 | MF | Heirauarii Salem | 23 April 1998 (aged 23) | Pirae |
10 | FW | Tearii Labaste | 19 July 1991 (aged 30) | Pirae |
11 | MF | Teva Zaveroni | 10 October 1975 (aged 45) | Pirae |
12 | GK | Beo Revel | 18 July 1984 (aged 37) | Pirae |
13 | MF | Teaonui Tehau | 1 September 1992 (aged 28) | Venus |
14 | GK | Gabriel Amau | 27 June 1994 (aged 27) | Tefana |
Coach: Mohamed Bashir
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club |
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1 | GK | Mohamed Al Bahri | 7 September 1988 (aged 32) | Shabab Al Ahli |
2 | MF | Haitham Mohamed | 21 June 1980 (aged 41) | Unattached |
3 | MF | Ahmed Beshr | 11 February 1989 (aged 32) | Unattached |
4 | MF | Waleed Beshr | 29 May 1991 (aged 30) | Al Nasr |
5 | DF | Abbas Ali | 25 January 1989 (aged 32) | Shabab Al Ahli |
6 | DF | Rashed Eid | 22 January 1993 (aged 28) | Unattached |
7 | FW | Hesham Muntaser | 30 June 1995 (aged 26) | Unattached |
8 | MF | Ali Mohammad | 19 August 1996 (aged 25) | Unattached |
9 | FW | Jamal Mahammad Saif Obaid | 10 October 1990 (aged 30) | Unattached |
10 | FW | Ahmad Abdulrahman Ali Malahi | 10 October 1990 (aged 30) | Unattached |
11 | MF | Hasan Alhammadi | 28 March 1982 (aged 39) | Ajman Club |
12 | GK | Humaid Jamal | 15 August 1989 (aged 32) | Shabab Al Ahli |
13 | DF | Hussain Ali | 12 January 1986 (aged 35) | Unattached |
14 | GK | Saeed Yaqoub | 24 April 1995 (aged 26) | Unattached |
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club |
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1 | GK | Uladzimir Ustsinovich | 27 February 1999 (aged 22) | TSOR-Masita |
2 | DF | Vadzim Bokach | 25 January 1984 (aged 37) | TSOR-Masita |
3 | DF | Yauheni Novikau | 15 November 1993 (aged 27) | TSOR-Masita |
4 | FW | Artsemi Drozd | 13 January 1996 (aged 25) | TSOR-Masita |
5 | FW | Aleh Hapon | 11 September 1996 (aged 24) | Spartak Moscow |
6 | MF | Yury Piatrouski | 6 May 1994 (aged 27) | TSOR-Masita |
7 | DF | Anton Akulich | 25 February 1994 (aged 27) | TSOR-Masita |
8 | DF | Ivan Kanstantsinau | 8 July 1989 (aged 32) | TSOR-Masita |
9 | DF | Yahor Hardzetski | 9 February 1996 (aged 25) | CSKA Moscow |
10 | FW | Anatoliy Ryabko | 9 October 1989 (aged 31) | Spartak Moscow |
11 | DF | Mikita Chaikouski | 21 May 1998 (aged 23) | Shchuchin |
12 | GK | Kanstantsin Mahaletski | 21 October 1991 (aged 29) | TSOR-Masita |
13 | DF | Uladzislau Batsiunia | 1 August 1996 (aged 25) | TSOR-Masita |
14 | GK | Stanislau Kliashchuk | 11 April 2000 (aged 21) | Dinamo Minsk |
Coach: Gilberto Costa
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club |
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1 | GK | Mão | 6 December 1978 (aged 42) | Anchieta |
2 | FW | Alisson | 23 April 2001 (aged 20) | Sampaio Corrêa |
3 | DF | Antonio | 2 October 1995 (aged 25) | Flamengo |
4 | DF | Catarino | 9 January 1990 (aged 31) | Vasco da Gama |
5 | DF | Filipe | 12 September 1993 (aged 27) | Sport Recife |
6 | FW | Lucão | 4 August 1991 (aged 30) | Vasco da Gama |
7 | FW | Edson Hulk | 8 March 1994 (aged 27) | Sampaio Corrêa |
8 | DF | Luis Enrique | 8 June 1991 (aged 30) | Vasco da Gama |
9 | FW | Rodrigo | 16 August 1993 (aged 28) | Botafogo |
10 | DF | Datinha | 12 April 1988 (aged 33) | Sampaio Corrêa |
11 | FW | Mauricinho | 9 December 1989 (aged 31) | Vasco da Gama |
12 | GK | Rafa Padilha | 11 May 1993 (aged 28) | Vasco da Gama |
13 | FW | Zé Lucas | 5 June 1990 (aged 31) | Sampaio Corrêa |
14 | GK | Tiago Bobo | 14 June 1991 (aged 30) | Sampaio Corrêa |
Coach: Rudis González
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club |
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1 | GK | Erick Najera | 17 August 1997 (aged 24) | Unattached |
2 | DF | Oscar Cruz | 15 May 1995 (aged 26) | Unattached |
3 | DF | Heber Ramos | 4 May 1990 (aged 31) | Unattached |
4 | DF | Melvin Gonzalez | 5 December 1997 (aged 23) | Unattached |
5 | FW | Exxon Perdomo | 6 November 1994 (aged 26) | Unattached |
6 | FW | Jason Urbina | 26 February 1995 (aged 26) | Unattached |
7 | MF | Elmer Robles | 13 October 1990 (aged 30) | Unattached |
8 | MF | Darwin Ramirez | 19 January 1986 (aged 35) | Unattached |
9 | FW | Ruben Batres | 12 October 1991 (aged 29) | Unattached |
10 | FW | Andres Osorio | 20 April 1997 (aged 24) | Unattached |
11 | FW | Frank Velásquez | 12 February 1990 (aged 31) | Unattached |
12 | GK | Jose Portillo | 6 May 1989 (aged 32) | Unattached |
13 | FW | Melvin Segovia | 17 January 1990 (aged 31) | Unattached |
14 | GK | Jose Yanes | 21 June 2001 (aged 20) | Unattached |
Coach: Angelo Schirinzi
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club |
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1 | GK | Silvano Kessler | 14 November 1995 (aged 25) | Unattached |
2 | DF | Kevin Tchatat | 24 May 1995 (aged 26) | Havana Shots |
3 | MF | Benjamin Looser | 15 August 1997 (aged 24) | Havana Shots |
4 | MF | Michael Misev | 15 February 1991 (aged 30) | Sable Dancers |
5 | MF | Jan Ostgen | 11 June 1996 (aged 25) | Havana Shots |
6 | FW | Tobias Steinemann | 6 June 1996 (aged 25) | Havana Shots |
7 | DF | Sandro Spaccarotella | 5 August 1982 (aged 39) | Grasshoppers |
8 | DF | Philipp Borer | 15 June 1990 (aged 31) | Viareggio |
9 | FW | Dejan Stankovic | 25 August 1985 (aged 35) | Viareggio |
10 | MF | Noël Ott | 15 January 1994 (aged 27) | Viareggio |
11 | FW | Glenn Hodel | 22 November 1996 (aged 24) | Napoli |
12 | MF | Patrick Ruettimann | 8 April 1993 (aged 28) | Grasshoppers |
13 | GK | Eliott Mounoud | 10 August 1995 (aged 26) | Torredembarra |
14 | DF | Mo Jäeggy | 1 January 1983 (aged 38) | Chargers |
Coach: Talib Al Thanawi
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club |
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1 | GK | Said Al-Farsi | 31 January 1988 (aged 33) | Al Seeb Club |
2 | FW | Abdullah Al-Sauti | 10 August 1993 (aged 28) | Quriyat Club |
3 | MF | Jalal Al-Sinani | 17 November 1986 (aged 34) | Quriyat Club |
4 | MF | Yahya Al-Araimi | 1 May 1984 (aged 37) | Al Mussannah |
5 | DF | Mandhar Al-Araimi | 22 May 1984 (aged 37) | Al Oruba |
6 | DF | Mushel Al-Araimi | 9 March 1986 (aged 35) | Sur |
7 | MF | Eid Al-Farsi | 17 April 1989 (aged 32) | Sur |
8 | MF | Nooh Al-Zadjali | 10 August 1991 (aged 30) | Al Mussannah |
9 | FW | Hamood Al-Tooqi | 10 October 1989 (aged 31) | Oman Club |
10 | FW | Khalid Al-Oraimi | 17 March 1992 (aged 29) | Al Oruba |
11 | FW | Salim Al-Oraimi | 30 March 1997 (aged 24) | Al Oruba |
12 | GK | Younis Al-Owaisi | 29 January 1993 (aged 28) | Al Shabab Club |
13 | GK | Amjad Al-Hamadani | 13 May 1994 (aged 27) | Al Mussannah |
14 | MF | Ahmed Al-Masharfi | 7 February 1988 (aged 33) | Al Oruba |
Coach: Mário Narciso
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club |
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1 | GK | Tiago Petrony | 18 November 1988 (aged 32) | Sporting CP |
2 | FW | Pedro Marques | 31 March 1988 (aged 33) | Sporting CP |
3 | MF | André Lourenço | 20 September 1995 (aged 25) | Braga |
4 | DF | Bruno Torres | 21 April 1980 (aged 41) | Braga |
5 | FW | Miguel Pintado | 5 February 1993 (aged 28) | CB Loures |
6 | MF | Rodrigo Pinhal | 10 February 1998 (aged 23) | Sporting CP |
7 | MF | Ruben Brilhante | 1 December 2000 (aged 20) | Braga |
8 | MF | Bê Martins | 29 December 1989 (aged 31) | Braga |
9 | FW | João Gonçalves (Von) | 9 May 1995 (aged 26) | Sporting CP |
10 | MF | Belchior | 9 October 1982 (aged 38) | Sporting CP |
11 | FW | Léo Martins | 29 December 1989 (aged 31) | Braga |
12 | GK | Elinton Andrade | 30 March 1979 (aged 42) | CB Loures |
13 | MF | Fabio Costa | 3 July 1994 (aged 27) | Braga |
14 | GK | Pedro Mano | 19 February 1996 (aged 25) | Braga |
Coach: Oumar Sylla
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club |
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1 | GK | Al Seyni Ndiaye | 31 December 1989 (aged 31) | Vison Sport |
2 | DF | Ninou Diatta | 5 October 1987 (aged 33) | Golf Beach Club |
3 | DF | Pape Mar Boye | 30 December 2003 (aged 17) | Galaxy De Dakar |
4 | DF | Papa Ndour | 30 August 1991 (aged 29) | E.S. Nogent Le Roi |
5 | DF | Mamadou Sylla | 22 February 1986 (aged 35) | ASC Les Jaraaf De Dakar |
6 | DF | Amar Samb | 14 August 1999 (aged 22) | Ngor Almadies |
7 | MF | Babacar Fall | 5 March 1989 (aged 32) | Yeumbeul |
8 | FW | Mandione Diagne | 27 July 2002 (aged 19) | ASC Les Jaraaf De Dakar |
9 | FW | Raoul Mendy | 30 December 1992 (aged 28) | Mamelles S.A. De Dakar |
10 | MF | Mamour Diagne | 4 October 1990 (aged 30) | YOFF De Dakar |
11 | FW | Ibrahima Balde | 8 September 1988 (aged 32) | Mamelles S.A. De Dakar |
12 | GK | Amadou Ba | 13 September 1987 (aged 33) | Ngor Almadies |
13 | GK | Issa Diagne | 14 February 1999 (aged 22) | YOFF De Dakar |
14 | DF | Limamou Niang | 11 February 1999 (aged 22) | Kawsara |
Coach: German Parrillo
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club |
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1 | GK | Gustavo Sebe | 23 April 1979 (aged 42) | Racing Club |
2 | MF | Facundo Cordero | 6 January 1997 (aged 24) | Rampla Juniors |
3 | DF | Santiago Miranda | 10 August 1992 (aged 29) | Bella Vista |
4 | DF | Matias Cabrera | 5 November 1985 (aged 35) | Club Malvin |
5 | MF | Gaston Laduche | 6 July 1995 (aged 26) | Club Malvin |
6 | DF | Agustin Quinta | 23 January 1999 (aged 22) | Fenix |
7 | MF | Luis Quinta | 10 May 1990 (aged 31) | Danubio |
8 | MF | Gonzalo Cazet | 25 March 1986 (aged 35) | Cerrito |
9 | FW | Andres Laens | 4 October 1997 (aged 23) | Club Malvin |
10 | FW | Marcelo Capurro | 4 November 1981 (aged 39) | Racing Club |
11 | FW | Nicolas Bella | 2 March 1987 (aged 34) | Club Malvin |
12 | GK | Alejandro Guerrero | 29 March 1987 (aged 34) | Rampla Juniors |
13 | GK | Felipe Fernandez | 4 October 1987 (aged 33) | Parque Del Plata |
14 | FW | Richard Catardo | 15 December 1988 (aged 32) | Club Malvin |
Overall, 224 players have travelled to Russia to compete in the tournament. The average age of all players is 29.9 years.
Fifteen of the sixteen managers are managing their own nation's national team whilst just one manages a foreign team in respect to their own nationality.
Name | Nation | DoB/Age | Age difference | |
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Youngest player | Pape Mar Boye | Senegal | 30 December 2003 (aged 17) | 28 years 2 months 20 days |
Oldest player | Teva Zaveroni | Tahiti | 10 October 1975 (aged 45) |
Average age | Nation(s) |
---|---|
27 | Belarus; Paraguay |
28 | El Salvador; Senegal |
29 | Switzerland; United States |
30 | Brazil; Portugal |
31 | Mozambique; Oman; RFU; Spain; Tahiti; Uruguay |
32 | Japan |
33 | United Arab Emirates |
Age category | № of players |
---|---|
≤21 | 8 |
22–27 | 71 |
28–33 | 92 |
34–39 | 42 |
≥40 | 11 |
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