2023 AFC Asian Cup squads explained
The 2023 AFC Asian Cup was an international football tournament held in Qatar from 12 January to 10 February 2024. The 24 national teams involved in the tournament were required to register a squad with a minimum of 18 players and a maximum of 26 players, at least three of whom had to be goalkeepers. Only players in these squads were eligible to take part in the tournament.
Before announcing their final squads, teams had to send AFC a provisional squad of 18 to 50 players; each country's final squad had to be submitted at least ten days prior to the first match of the tournament (Regulation 26.7.3).[1] Replacement of players was permitted until six hours before the team's first Asian Cup game (Regulation 26.9).[1] In December 2023, AFC approved the increase of the maximum number of players included on the final list from 23 to 26 (Regulation 26.7).[1] On 4 January 2024, the AFC published the final lists with squad numbers.[2]
The age listed for each player is as of 12 January 2024, the first day of the tournament. The numbers of caps and goals listed for each player do not include any matches played after the start of tournament. Each club listed here are clubs which last represented by players before heading into tournament and nationality for each club reflects the national association (not the league) to which the club is affiliated. A flag is included for coaches that are of a different nationality than their own national team.
Group A
Qatar
Qatar announced a 27-men preliminary squad on 22 December 2023.[3] On 30 December, Osamah Al-Tairi withdrew injured and was replaced by Ismaeel Mohammad.[4] On 2 January 2024, Mohammed Muntari withdrew injured and was replaced by Khaled Mohammed.[5] The final squad was announced on 3 January.[6]
Coach: Tintín Márquez
China
China announced their final squad on 12 December 2023.[7] On 21 December, Nico Yennaris withdrew from the squad for personal reasons and was replaced by Xu Xin.[8]
Coach: Aleksandar Janković
Tajikistan
Tajikistan announced a 27-men preliminary squad on 12 December 2023.[9] The final squad was announced on 4 January 2024.[2] On 12 January, Amirbek Juraboev withdrew injured and was replaced by Komron Tursunov.[10]
Coach: Petar Šegrt
Lebanon
Lebanon announced a 31-men preliminary squad on 16 December 2023.[11] The final squad was announced on 30 December.[12] On 6 January 2024, George Felix Melki withdrew injured and was replaced by Khalil Khamis.[13]
Coach: Miodrag Radulović
Group B
Australia
Australia announced their final squad on 22 December 2023.[14]
Coach: Graham Arnold
Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan announced a 28-men preliminary squad on 30 December 2023.[15] The final squad was announced on 4 January 2024.[2] On 11 January, Husniddin Aliqulov withdrew injured and was replaced by Shokhboz Umarov.[16]
Coach: Srečko Katanec
Syria
Syria announced a 33-men preliminary squad on 20 December 2023.[17] The final squad was announced on 31 December.[18] On 2 January 2024, Mardik Mardikian withdrew injured and was replaced by Alaa Al Dali.[19] On 4 January, Mohammed Osman withdrew injured and was replaced by Mouhamad Anez.[20] On 10 January, Mohammad Al Hallak withdrew injured and was replaced by Mohammad Al Marmour.[21]
Coach: Héctor Cúper
India
India announced a 50-men preliminary squad on 12 December 2023.[22] The final squad was announced on 30 December.[23]
Coach: Igor Štimac
Group C
Iran
Iran announced a 27-men preliminary squad on 31 December 2023.[24] The final squad was announced on 2 January 2024.[25]
Coach: Amir Ghalenoei
United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates announced a 31-men preliminary squad on 22 December 2023.[26] The final squad was announced on 4 January 2024.[2] On 13 January, Khaled Tawhid withdrew injured and was replaced by Hassan Hamza.[27]
Coach: Paulo Bento
Hong Kong
Hong Kong announced a 30-men preliminary squad on 19 December 2023.[28] The final squad was announced on 26 December 2023, with 25 players rather than the allowed 26.[29] On 1 January 2024, Sean Tse was added to the squad.[30]
Coach: Jørn Andersen
Palestine
Palestine announced their final squad on 1 January 2024.[31]
Coach: Makram Daboub
Group D
Japan
Japan announced their final squad on 1 January 2024.[32]
Coach: Hajime Moriyasu
Indonesia
Indonesia announced a 29-men preliminary squad on 19 December 2023.[33] The squad was reduced to 28 players on 20 December as Yance Sayuri withdrew injured.[34] The final squad was announced on 4 January 2024.[2] On 11 January, Saddil Ramdani was replaced by Adam Alis.[35] On 14 January, Syahrul Trisna withdrew injured and was replaced by Nadeo Argawinata.[36]
Coach: Shin Tae-yong
Iraq
Iraq announced their final squad on 27 December 2023.[37] On 1 January 2024, Amjad Attwan withdrew injured and was replaced by Akam Hashim.[38]
Coach: Jesús Casas
Vietnam
Vietnam announced a 34-men preliminary squad on 25 December 2023.[39] Phạm Văn Luân was added to the squad on 28 December.[40] Nguyễn Thành Chung and Hoàng Văn Toản withdrew injured on 29 December and were replaced by Bùi Tiến Dũng and Hồ Tấn Tài. On 31 December, Đặng Văn Lâm, Bùi Tiến Dũng, Nguyễn Đức Chiến and Nguyễn Thanh Nhàn withdrew injured.[41] On 3 January 2024, Quế Ngọc Hải and Nguyễn Tiến Linh withdrew injured. The final squad was announced on 4 January.[2] On the same day, Nguyễn Hoàng Đức withdrew injured and was replaced by Nguyễn Văn Trường. On 12 January, Triệu Việt Hưng was replaced by Lê Ngọc Bảo.[42] Coach: Philippe Troussier
Group E
South Korea
South Korea announced their final squad on 28 December 2023.[43]
Coach: Jürgen Klinsmann
Malaysia
Malaysia announced their final squad on 19 December 2023.[44]
Coach: Kim Pan-gon
Jordan
Jordan announced a 30-men preliminary squad on 20 December 2023.[45] The final squad was announced on 31 December 2023.[46]
Coach: Hussein Ammouta
Bahrain
Bahrain announced their final squad on 31 December 2023.[47] On 13 January 2024, Ahmed Bughammar was replaced by Salem Hussain.[48]
Coach: Juan Antonio Pizzi
Group F
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia announced a 30-men preliminary squad on 30 December 2023.[49] The final squad was announced on 2 January 2024.[50] On 13 January, Nawaf Al-Aqidi, Abbas Al-Hassan and Ayman Yahya were removed from the squad for disciplinary reasons and were replaced by Mohammed Al-Rubaie, Mohammed Al-Breik and Talal Haji.[51] On 16 January 2024, Fahad Al-Muwallad withdrew injured and was replaced by Rayane Hamidou.[52]
Coach: Roberto Mancini
Thailand
Thailand announced their final squad on 3 January 2024.[53] On 7 January, Ekanit Panya declined his call-up for the tournament and was replaced by Picha Autra.[54]
Coach: Masatada Ishii
Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan announced a 32-men preliminary squad on 1 December 2023.[55] On 25 December, Azim Azarov was added to the squad. On 30 December, Erbol Atabayev withdrew from the squad with injury. The final squad was announced on 4 January 2024.[2] On 16 January, Kurmanbek Nurlanbekov was replaced by Alimardon Shukurov. Following the replacement, Adil Kadyrzhanov’s number was switched from 22 to 4 and Shukurov was given the number 22 shirt.[56]
Coach: Štefan Tarkovič
Oman
Oman announced a 29-men preliminary squad on 10 December 2023.[57] On 19 December, Muhammad Al-Amiri withdrew with an injury and was replaced by Juma Al-Habsi.[58] The final squad was announced on 4 January 2024.[2]
Coach: Branko Ivanković
Statistics
By age
Players
Goalkeepers
Captains
Coaches
By club
Clubs with five or more players represented are listed.
Players | Club |
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14 | Johor Darul Ta'zim |
11 | Al-Sadd |
10 | Al-Ahed, Istiklol |
9 | Al-Riffa, Al-Nahda, Al-Hilal |
8 | Abdysh-Ata Kant, Al-Seeb |
7 | Kitchee, Mohun Bagan, Al-Faisaly, Al-Jazira, Pakhtakor Tashkent, Hanoi FC, Hanoi Police |
6 | Mumbai City, Al-Wehdat, Al-Ansar, Hilal Al-Quds, Buriram United, Port |
5 | Shanghai Port, Sepahan, Al-Shorta, Ulsan HD, Dordoi Bishkek, Al-Duhail, Al-Nassr, Celtic, BG Pathum United, Al-Ain, Al-Wasl, Shabab Al Ahli, Nasaf | |
By club nationality
Players | AFC clubs |
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33 | |
31 | |
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27 | |
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10 | |
8 | |
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Players | Clubs outside AFC |
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By club federation
By representatives of domestic league
National squad | Players |
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| 26 |
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| 22 |
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| 17 |
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Average age of squads
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Coaches representation by country
Coaches in bold represented their own country.
Notes and References
- Web site: AFC Asian Cup 2023 Competition Regulations. Asian Football Confederation.
- Web site: AFC Asian Cup 2023 Qatar squad lists. Asian Football Confederation.
- Web site: ماركيز لوبيز يختار 27 لاعباً في القائمة. Marquez Lopez selects 27 players for Al-Anabi’s list for the preparatory camp in preparation for the Asian Cup Qatar 2023. Qatar Football Association . 22 December 2023. 23 December 2023. ar.
- Web site: Our player 'Osama Al-Tairi' suffered a torn cruciate ligament during the national team's training. Qatar Football Association. Twitter. 30 December 2024. 3 January 2024.
- Web site: Our player 'Mohamed Montari' has suffered an ankle ligament injury during the friendly match against Cambodia. Qatar Football Association. Twitter. 2 January 2024. 3 January 2024.
- Web site: Our final list for Asia . Qatar Football Association. Twitter. 3 January 2024. 3 January 2024.
- Web site: 中国男足亚洲杯集训名单出炉 唯一新面孔是个门将. Chinese men's football team's Asian Cup roster released, the only new face is a goalkeeper. China Youth Net. 12 December 2023. 22 December 2023. zh.
- Web site: 扬科维奇的决定引发广泛争议,徐新难以胜任李可角色 . Li Ke left the team due to family reasons, and Xu Xin took the place of the national football team’s midfielder. Sohu. 25 December 2023. 3 January 2024. zh.
- Web site: Соств НаЦионалЬной Сборной Таджикистана На Учебно-Тренировочный Сбор В Оаэ. Composition of the National Team of Tajikistan for the Training Camp in the UAE. Football Federation of Tajikistan . ru. 12 December 2023. 22 December 2023.
- Web site: АМИРБЕК ДЖУРАБОЕВ ПРОПУСТИТ КУБОК АЗИИ-2023 В КАТАРЕ ИЗ-ЗА ТРАВМЫ . fft.tj . Tajikistan Football Federation . 12 January 2024 . Russian . 12 January 2024.
- News: رادولوفيتش يستدعي 29 لاعباً الى معسكر طرابلس. Radulović calls up 29 players to the training camp in Tripoli. Lebanese Football Association. 16 December 2023. 22 December 2023. ar.
- News: منتخب لبنان يعلن تشكيلته إلى كأس آسيا. The Lebanon national team announces its squad for the Asian Cup. Lebanese Football Association. 30 December 2023. 30 December 2023. ar.
- News: خليل خميس بدلًا من فيليكس ملكي المصاب في تشكيلة لبنان. Khalil Khamis replaces the injured Felix Melki in the Lebanon squad. Lebanese Football Association. 6 January 2024. 6 January 2024. ar.
- News: Subway Socceroos AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 Squad Revealed. Football Australia. Socceroos. 22 December 2023. 22 December 2023.
- Web site: O'zbekiston milliy terma jamoasi tarkibi. The composition of the national team of Uzbekistan. Uzbekistan Football Association. Facebook. 30 December 2023. 30 December 2023. uz.
- Web site: Srechko Katanes boshchiligagi Oʻzbekiston milliy terma jamoasining Osiyo kubogi uchun yakuniy roʻyxati. The final list of the national team of Uzbekistan led by Srechko Katanes for the Asian Cup. Uzbekistan Football Association. Facebook. 11 January 2024. 12 January 2024. uz.
- Web site: القائمة الأولية لنسور قاسيون والتي سيتم اختيار 26 لاعب منها لتمثيل المنتخب الوطني في بطولة كأس آسيا 2023 في قطر. The preliminary list of the Qasioun Eagles, from which 26 players will be selected to represent the national team in the 2023 Asian Cup in Qatar. Instagram. Syria Football Association. 20 December 2023. 22 December 2023. ar.
- Web site: قائمة نسور قاسيون لنهائيات كأس آسيا - قطر 2023.. The list of the Qasioun Eagles for the Asian Cup finals - Qatar 2023. Instagram. Syria Football Association. 31 December 2023. 1 January 2024. ar.
- Web site: Announcement. Instagram. Syria Football Association. 2 January 2024. 2 January 2024. ar.
- Web site: Announcement. Instagram. Syria Football Association. 4 January 2024. 5 January 2024. ar.
- Web site: Announcement. Instagram. Syria Football Association. 10 January 2024. 11 January 2024. ar.
- Web site: Igor Stimac names 50-member list of probables for AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023. All India Football Federation. 12 December 2023. 23 December 2023.
- Web site: India's 26-member squad for AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 announced. 30 December 2023. 30 December 2023 . All India Football Federation.
- News: دعوت از ٢٧ بازیکن برای حضور در اردوی تیم ملی فوتبال اعلام فهرست نهایی، دوازدهم دی. The 27 players of the national football team were announced to participate in the Asian Cup. fa. Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran. 31 December 2023. 31 December 2023.
- News: 2 January 2024. 2 January 2024. بخش رسانهای تیم ملی فهرست نهایی این تیم برای حضور .در رقابتهای جام ملتهای آسیا را اعلام کرد . The media department of the Iranian national football team announced the final list of this team to participate in the 2023 AFC Asian Cup. . Football Federation Of Iran.
- Web site: Our National team Squad List for the camp in Abu Dhabi from 26 Dec to 7 Jan ... Twitter. UAE National Football Team. 22 December 2023. 23 December 2023.
- Web site: الجهاز الفني لمنتخبنا الوطني يضم حسن حمزة حارس نادي شباب الأهلي لقائمة الأبيض في نهائيات كأس آسيا بدلاً من خالد توحيد الذي تعرض للإصابة وحاجته للعلاج والراحة ... The technical staff of our national team includes Hassan Hamza, the goalkeeper of Shabab Al-Ahly Club, for the white list in the Asian Cup finals, instead of Khaled Tawhid, who was injured and needs treatment and rest. Twitter. UAE National Football Team. 13 January 2024. 13 January 2024. ar.
- News: 中國香港代表隊 – 本地集訓決選名單. Hong Kong, China Team – Local Training Shortlist. 12 December 2023. 22 December 2023. Hong Kong Football Association. zh.
- News: 中國香港代表隊 – 決選名單. Hong Kong, China Team – Finalists. 26 December 2023. 27 December 2023. Hong Kong Football Association. zh.
- Web site: 亞洲盃-謝家強成港足第26人 闊別逾一年 效力英格蘭第七級聯賽. Asian Cup - Tse Ka-keung from the seventh tier of England becomes the 26th player of Hong Kong football team after more than a year absence. 1 January 2024. 3 January 2024. Hong Kong News. zh.
- Web site: الإعلان عن قائمة منتخبنا الوطني المشاركة في كأس آسيا 2023 . Announcing the list of our national team participating in the 2023 Asian Cup. 1 January 2024. 1 January 2024. Palestinian Football Association. ar.
- News: SAMURAI BLUE (Japan National Team) squad - AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 . 1 January 2024 . Japan Football Association . 1 January 2024.
- News: 29 Pemain Timnas Indonesia Pilihan Shin Tae-yong untuk TC di Turki. 29 Indonesian National Team Players Selected by Shin Tae-yong for Training Camp in Turkey. Football Association of Indonesia. 19 December 2023. 22 December 2023. id.
- News: Timnas Indonesia Berangkat ke Turki. Indonesian National Team Departs for Turkey. Football Association of Indonesia. 20 December 2023. 3 January 2024. id.
- News: Piala Asia: Saddil Dicoret, Adam Alis Masuk Skuad Timnas Indonesia. Asian Cup: Saddil dropped, Adam Alis enters the Indonesian national team squad. CNN Indonesia. 11 January 2024. 11 January 2024. id.
- News: Shin Tae-yong Panggil Nadeo Argawinata untuk Skuad Garuda. Shin Tae-yong Calls Nadeo Argawinata for the Garuda Squad. Football Association of Indonesia. 14 January 2024. 14 January 2024. id.
- Web site: شاهد: بطريقةٍ جديدةٍ.. مدربُ المنتخب الوطنيّ كاساس يعلنُ القائمةَ النهائية لكأسِ آسيا 2023 والمُؤلفة من 26 لاعباً. Watch: National team coach Casas announces the final list for the 2023 Asian Cup, consisting of 26 players. Twitter . Iraq Football Association. ar. 27 December 2023. 27 December 2023.
- Web site: National team player Amjad Attwan was injured. Al Sharqiya. 2 January 2024. 3 January 2024.
- Web site: Đội tuyển Việt Nam chuẩn bị cho VCK Asian Cup 2023 với 34 cầu thủ được triệu tập. The Vietnamese national team prepares for the 2023 Asian Cup finals with 34 players called up. Vietnam Football Federation. 25 December 2023. 25 December 2023. vi.
- Web site: Tiền vệ Phạm Văn Luân được triệu tập bổ sung lên đội tuyển Việt Nam. Phạm Văn Luân is additionally called up to the Vietnam national team. Vietnam Football Federation. 28 December 2023. 29 December 2023. vi.
- Web site: Thêm 3 cầu thủ chia tay đội tuyển Việt Nam vì không kịp hồi phục chấn thương. Vietnam Football Federation. 31 December 2023. 3 January 2024. vi.
- Web site: Đội tuyển Việt Nam công bố danh sách chính thức 26 cầu thủ tham dự VCK Asian Cup 2023. Vietnam Football Federation. 12 January 2024. 12 January 2024. vi.
- Web site: 2023 AFC 아시안컵에 참가하는 축구국가대표팀의 명단을 공개합니다!. The list of national soccer teams participating in the 2023 AFC Asian Cup has been revealed!. Twitter. Korea Football Association. 28 December 2023. 28 December 2023. ko.
- News: SIARAN MEDIA: SENARAI 26 PEMAIN KE KEM LATIHAN PUSAT HARIMAU MALAYA BERMULA 26 DISEMBER 2023. LIST OF 26 PLAYERS FOR THE HARIMAU MALAYA CENTRALIZED TRAINING BEGINNING 26 DECEMBER 2023. 19 December 2023. 22 December 2023. Malaysian Football Association. ms.
- News: قائمة النشامى الأولية للنهائيات الآسيوية . Al-Nashama preliminary list for the Asian Finals . Jordan Football Association. Twitter. 20 December 2023. 23 December 2023. ar.
- News: قائمة النشامى لنهائيات كأس آسيا . Al-Nashama list for the Asian Cup Finals . Jordan Football Association. Twitter. 31 December 2023. 1 January 2024. ar.
- Web site: تعرّف على قائمة الأحمر النهائية لكأس آسيا لكرة القدم مع مدربنا خوان بيتزي ️. Learn about the final list for the Asian Football Cup with our coach Juan Pizzi ️. Instagram. Bahrain National Football Team. 31 December 2023. 1 January 2024. ar.
- News: Pizzi calls up Hussain for Dubai training camp. News of Bahrain. 8 January 2024. 14 January 2024.
- News: مانشيني يعلن قائمة الأخضر في المعسكر الإعدادي لكأس آسيا. Mancini announces Al-Akhdar's list in the Asian Cup preparatory camp. Saudi Arabia Football Federation. 30 December 2023. 31 December 2023. ar.
- News: مانشيني يعلن قائمة الأخضر المشاركة في كأس آسيا 2023. Mancini announces the squad participating in the 2023 Asian Cup. Saudi Arabia Football Federation. 2 January 2024. 2 January 2024. ar.
- Web site: — المدير الفني روبرتو مانشيني يضم الثلاثي " محمد البريك ، طلال حاجي ، محمد اليامي " لقائمة الأخضر النهائية لكأس آسيا 2023 . Roberto Mancini includes the trio “Mohamed Al-Breik, Talal Haji, and Mohamed Al-Yami” in the final Green List for the 2023 Asian Cup. Saudi Arabia Football Federation. Twitter. 13 January 2024. 13 January 2024. ar.
- Web site: المدير الفني للمنتخب الوطني يضم " ريان حامد " بدلاً من " فهد المولد. The national team’s technical director includes “Rayane Hamidou” instead of “Fahad Al-Muwallad”. Saudi Arabia Football Federation. Twitter. 16 January 2024. 16 January 2024. ar.
- Web site:
- OFFICIAL ประกาศรายชื่อ 26 แข้งช้างศึก ชุดลุยศึก เอเชียน คัพ 2023 รอบสุดท้าย ที่ประเทศกาตาร์
. - OFFICIAL Announcing the 26 War Elephants in the squad for the 2023 Asian Cup finals in Qatar
. Thailand Football Association. Facebook. 3 January 2024. 3 January 2024. th.
- Web site:
- BREAKING : เอกนิษฐ์ ปัญญา ขอถอนตัวจากทีมชาติไทย ชุดลุยเอเชียน คัพ 2023 - อิชิอิ เรียก พิชา เสียบแทน
. - BREAKING : Ekanit Panya requests to withdraw from the Thai national team's Asian Cup 2023 squad - Ishii calls Picha to replace him
. Thailand Football Association. Facebook. 7 January 2024. 7 January 2024. th.
- News: EXTENDED COMPOSITION OF THE NATIONAL TEAM AT THE TCU AS PART OF PREPARATIONS FOR THE 2023 ASIAN CUP. РАСШИРЕННЫЙ СОСТАВ НАЦИОНАЛЬНОЙ СБОРНОЙ НА УТС В РАМКАХ ПОДГОТОВКИ К КУБКУ АЗИИ 2023. Kyrgyz Football Union. 23 December 2023. 1 December 2023. ru.
- News: FINAL TEAM FOR THE 2023 ASIAN CUP. ФИНАЛЬНЫЙ СОСТАВ НАЦИОНАЛЬНОЙ СБОРНОЙ НА КУБОК АЗИИ 2023. Kyrgyz Football Union. 19 January 2024. 16 January 2024. ru.
- Web site: قائمة منتخبنا الوطني الأول للمعسكرين الداخلي والخارجي في دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة. The list of our first national team for internal and external camps in the United Arab Emirates. Oman Football Association. 10 December 2023. 30 December 2023. ar.
- Web site: الجهاز الفني للأحمر يقرر استبعاد محمد العامري للإصابة واستدعاء جمعة الحبسي. The technical body of Al-Hamar decides to exclude injured Mohamed Al-Amari and calls up Juma Al-Habsi. Oman Football Association. 19 December 2023. 30 December 2023. ar.