Football at the 2020 Summer Olympics – Men's team squads explained

The men's football tournament at the 2020 Summer Olympics was an international football tournament in Japan from 22 July to 7 August 2021. The sixteen participating national teams were required to submit squads of 18 players – of which two have to be goalkeepers – by 30 June 2021, 23 days prior to the opening match of the tournament. At least fifteen of the players had to be born on or after 1 January 1997, and three of whom could be older dispensation players. Additionally, teams could name a maximum of four alternate players, numbered from 19 to 22. The alternate list could contain at most three outfielders, as at least one slot was reserved for a goalkeeper. In the event that a player on the submitted squad list suffered an injury or illness, that player would have been able to be replaced by one of the players in the alternate list. Only players in these squads were planned to be eligible to take part in the tournament.[1] On 2 July, FIFA confirmed that there was a change for the 2020 Olympics, allowing all 22 players named to be available on the roster, with 18 being named for each match. This change was implemented due to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.[2] The official squad lists were released by FIFA on 7 July 2021.[3]

The age listed for each player is on 22 July 2021, 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 the tournament. The club listed is the club for which the player last played a competitive match prior to the tournament. The nationality for each club reflects the national association (not the league) to which the club is affiliated. A flag is included for coaches who are of a different nationality than their own national team.

Group A

France

France's initial final squad was announced on 25 June 2021.[4] However, after several clubs refused to release their players, a new squad was announced on 2 July 2021, along with additional players to complete the final roster.[5] Before the start of the tournament, Niels Nkounkou was called up to replace the injured Jérémy Gelin.[6]

Head coach: Sylvain Ripoll[7]

* Overage player.

Japan

Japan's final squad was announced on 22 June 2021.[8]

Head coach: Hajime Moriyasu

* Overage player

Mexico

Mexico's 22-man final squad was announced on 15 June 2021.[9] On July 4, José Juan Macías withdrew due to injury and was replaced by Adrián Mora.[10]

Head coach: Jaime Lozano

* Overage player.

South Africa

South Africa's final squad was announced on 3 July 2021.[11]

Head coach: David Notoane

* Overage player.

Group B

Honduras

Honduras' final squad was announced on 2 July 2021.[12]

Head coach: Miguel Falero

* Overage player.

New Zealand

New Zealand's 18-man squad was announced on 25 June 2021.[13] As well as the reserves players named, Tim Payne was named as a replacement in the event that Winston Reid didn't receive a release to travel.[14] On 2 July 2021, Reid was confirmed as available for selection.[15]

Head coach: Danny Hay

* Overage player.

Romania

Romania's initial 22-man squad was announced on 1 July 2021.[16] On 9 July, Dragoș Nedelcu, who was set to complete a loan move to Fortuna Düsseldorf, withdrew from the squad at the request of the club and replaced by Ronaldo Deaconu.[17]

Head coach: Mirel Rădoi

* Overage player.

South Korea

South Korea's final squad was announced on 2 July 2021.[18] [19] [20]

Head coach: Kim Hak-bum

* Overage player.

Group C

Argentina

Argentina's final squad was announced on 1 July 2021.[21]

Head coach: Fernando Batista

* Overage player.

Australia

Australia's squad was named on 29 June 2021.[22] On 5 July 2021, it was announced that Marco Tilio replaced Ramy Najjarine and Jay Rich-Baghuelou replaced Ruon Tongyik.[23]

Head coach: Graham Arnold

* Overage player.

Egypt

Egypt's 22-man final squad was announced on 2 July 2021.[24]

Head coach: Shawky Gharieb

* Overage player.

Spain

Spain's 60-man preliminary squad was announced on 5 June 2021.[25] The 22-man squad was announced on 29 June 2021,[26] [27] with Iván Villar replacing the injured Álex Domínguez.[28]

Head coach: Luis de la Fuente

* Overage player.

Group D

Brazil

Brazil's 50-man preliminary squad was announced on 15 June 2021.[29] The 18-man squad was announced on 17 June.[30] However, after several clubs refused to release their players, a new squad was announced on 2 July 2021, along with four additional players to complete the final roster of 22.[31] On 8 July, Ricardo Graça replaced Gabriel Magalhães who withdrew injured.[32] On 14 July, Malcom replaced Douglas Augusto who withdrew injured.[33]

Head coach: André Jardine* Overage player.

Germany

Germany's final squad was announced on 4 July 2021.[34] Ragnar Ache and Keven Schlotterbeck were nominated five days later, after Josha Vagnoman and Niklas Dorsch withdrew.[35]

Head coach: Stefan Kuntz

* Overage player.

Ivory Coast

Ivory Coast's final squad was announced on 3 July 2021.[36]

Head coach: Soualiho Haïdara

* Overage player.

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia's 24-man preliminary squad was announced on 16 June 2021.[37] The final squad was announced on 6 July 2021.[38] Turki Al-Ammar withdrew injured and was replaced by Firas Al-Buraikan on 21 July.[39]

Head coach: Saad Al-Shehri

* Overage player.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Regulations for the Olympic Football Tournaments Tokyo 2020. FIFA.com.
  2. News: FIFA confirms roster changes for Olympic soccer. Rob. Harris. Anne M.. Peterson. The Washington Post. 3 July 2021.
  3. Web site: Squad list - Men's Olympic Football Tournament Tokyo 2020. FIFA. 7 July 2021.
  4. Web site: La liste pour les Jeux de Tokyo. The list for the Tokyo Games. fr . French Football Federation. Vincent. Orsini . 25 June 2021.
  5. Web site: La liste actualisée pour les JO de Tokyo. The updated list for the Tokyo Olympics. fr . . 2 July 2021.
  6. Web site: Olympic Games: Niels Nkounkou arrives in Tokyo on Monday. news.in-24.com. 19 July 2021. 22 July 2021. 22 July 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210722101108/https://news.in-24.com/sports/ligue-1/145521.html. dead.
  7. Web site: Team Roster France. olympics.com. 22 July 2021. 22 July 2021. 22 July 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210722145714/https://olympics.com/tokyo-2020/olympic-games/resOG2020-/pdf/OG2020-/FBL/OG2020-_FBL_C33_FBLMTEAM11------------------------FBLMTEAM11--FRA01.pdf. dead.
  8. Web site: U-24 Japan National Team Squad - Games of the XXXII Olympiad (Tokyo 2020)【7/21-8/7】, KIRIN CHALLENGE CUP 2021【7/12＠Osaka, 7/17＠Hyogo】. 22 June 2021. www.jfa.jp. Japan Football Association (JFA). en. 22 June 2021.
  9. Web site: Tokio 2020: quién es quién en la prelista de Jaime Lozano para los Juegos Olímpicos . Infobae . 15 June 2021 . Spanish.
  10. Web site: José Juan Macías admits why he decided not to go to the Tokyo Olympics. Pledge Times. 11 July 2021. English. 11 July 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210711010418/https://pledgetimes.com/jose-juan-macias-admits-why-he-decided-not-to-go-to-the-tokyo-olympics/amp/. dead.
  11. Web site: South Africa confirm final squad. 3 July 2021. Kickoff. 7 July 2021. English. 3 July 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210703142628/https://www.kickoff.com/news/articles/south-africa-news/categories/news/olympics/south-africa-confirm-final-squad-for-olympics/701699. dead.
  12. Web site: Seleccionador de Honduras convoca 22 jugadores para Juegos Olímpicos de Tokio . swissinfo . 7 July 2021.
  13. Web site: Squads named for Tokyo 2020. 25 June 2021. New Zealand Football. en. 25 June 2021. 25 June 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210625021412/https://www.nzfootball.co.nz/newsarticle/105080?newsfeedId=1275622. dead.
  14. News: Chris Wood named in OlyWhites, Winston Reid a maybe, Sarpreet Singh left out. Andrew. Voerman. Stuff.co.nz. 25 June 2021.
  15. News: Reid all about it: Premier League star gets green light for Tokyo Olympics. Phillip. Rollo. Stuff.co.nz. 2 July 2021.
  16. Web site: Lotul României U23 convocat pentru Jocurile Olimpice de la Tokyo. Federația Română de Fotbal. 1 July 2021.
  17. Web site: Dragoș Nedelcu a plecat spre Germania pentru a semna cu Dusseldorf: "Mi-au zis din start că asta e dorința lor". ro. Digi Sport. 9 July 2021.
  18. Web site: 오피셜 - '이강인-황의조' 포함 김학범호, 올림픽 최종 명단 발표. [Official] Kim Hak-bum, including Lee Kang-in and Hwang Ui-jo, announces final Olympic roster. Sportal Korea. 30 June 2021. Korean.
  19. Web site: 오피셜 - 명단 발표 한나절 만에...올림픽 대표팀, 추가 4인 명단 2일 발표. [Official] One day after the announcement of the list...Olympic national team announces the list of additional 4 players. 2 July 2021 . ko .
  20. Web site: 오피셜 - 김민재, 결국 올림픽 못 간다... 박지수 대체 발탁. [Official] Kim Min-jae, ultimately unable to go to the Olympics... Appointed as a substitute for Park Ji-soo. 16 July 2021 . ko .
  21. Selección Argentina. Argentina . 1405682885009477632 .
    1. Sub23 Agenda y convocados de la preselección conducida por Fernando Batista, que iniciará la etapa final de entrenamientos en Ezeiza el próximo miércoles
    . 17 June 2021 . 17 June 2021. es.
  22. News: Squad announcement: Australia Men's Football Team. 29 June 2021. 29 June 2021. Football Australia.
  23. Web site: Australian Olympic Team for Tokyo Finalised. Australian Olympic Committee. 5 July 2021. Following advice from Football Australia on squad changes, Marco Tilio replaces Ramy Najjarine while Jay Rich-Baghuelou comes in for Ruon Tongyik..
  24. Web site: El-Shennawy leads Egypt U23 squad in Tokyo Olympics. kingfut . 3 July 2021 . English.
  25. Web site: Tokio 2020: quién es quién en la prelista de Jaime Lozano para los Juegos Olímpicos . 5 June 2021 . El Español . 5 June 2021 . Spanish.
  26. Web site: Estos son los internacionales que representarán a España en Tokio . 29 June 2021 . SEFutbol . 29 June 2021 . es . 4 July 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210704000851/https://www.sefutbol.com/oficial-estos-son-internacionales-que-representaran-espana-tokio . dead .
  27. Web site: Spain names men's football squad for Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. International Olympic Committee. 29 June 2021. 7 July 2021. 22 July 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210722094130/https://olympics.com/tokyo-2020/en/news/spain-names-men-s-football-squad-for-tokyo-2020-olympic-games. dead.
  28. Web site: Iván Villar estará en los Juego de Tokio con la selección española . La Voz de Galicia . 29 June 2021 . 29 June 2021 . es.
  29. Web site: 15 June 2021. Seleção olímpica: Pré-lista tem 4 do Flamengo, 3 do Palmeiras, Fernandinho e Richarlison. Olympic team: Pre-list has 4 from Flamengo, 3 from Palmeiras, Fernandinho and Richarlison . 15 June 2021. ESPN. Portuguese.
  30. Web site: Seleção Olímpica é convocada para os Jogos Olímpicos de Tóquio 2020 . Olympic team is named for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games . . 17 June 2021 . 19 June 2021 . Portuguese.
  31. Web site: André Jardine define substitutos e quatro novos atletas para os Jogos Olímpicos de Tóquio . André Jardine defines replacements and four new athletes for the Tokyo Olympic Games . Brazilian Football Confederation . 2 July 2021 . 4 July 2021 . Portuguese.
  32. Web site: Ricardo Graça, do Vasco, é convocado para a seleção olímpica no lugar de Gabriel Magalhães . Vasco's Ricardo Graça gets called up to the Olympic national team in place of Gabriel Magalhães . ge . 8 July 2021 . 8 July 2021 . Portuguese.
  33. Web site: Malcom é chamado para lugar de Douglas Augusto na Seleção Olímpica . . 14 July 2021 . 14 July 2021 .
  34. Web site: Olympia-Kader: Kuntz kann mit Müller, Raum und Stach planen . DFB . 4 July 2021 . German.
  35. News: Ragnar Ache und Keven Schlotterbeck für Olympia nachnominiert. DFB - Deutscher Fußball-Bund E.v.. DFB . 9 July 2021 . de.
  36. Web site: Ivory Coast confirm Olympic squad. 3 July 2021. Kickoff. 7 July 2021. 3 July 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210703093427/https://www.kickoff.com/news/articles/world-news/categories/news/olympics/ivory-coast-confirm-squad-for-olympic-games/701673. dead.
  37. Web site: الشهري يستدعي 24 لاعباً لمعسكر الأخضر الأولمبي للإعداد للأولمبياد .
  38. Web site: الشهري يعلن قائمة الأخضر المشاركة في دورة الألعاب الأولمبية طوكيو 2020 .
  39. Web site: قرر المدير الفني سعد الشهري استبدال لاعب خط الوسط تركي العمار بعد تعرضه للإصابة باللاعب فراس البريكان .

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