National Youth Squad: Croatia Friendly Tournament Roster
The national youth squad has officially announced its roster for an upcoming mini friendly tournament in Croatia. This series of matches serves as a critical development platform for emerging talents, testing their skills against high-level international competition.
The tournament features a challenging schedule with fixtures against Sweden, Ukraine, and Croatia, taking place on October 9, 11, and 13, 2025. To be eligible for this specific squad, players must have been born on or after January 1, 2008.
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Key Facts
- Eligibility: Players born on or after January 1, 2008.
- Tournament Location: Croatia.
- Opponents: Sweden, Ukraine, and Croatia.
- Match Dates: October 9, 11, and 13, 2025.
- Data Currency: Caps and goals are accurate as of October 9, 2025, following the match against Sweden.
Squad Composition and Analysis
The squad is composed of players from various professional clubs, with a strong representation from Swansea City and Cardiff City. The team is balanced across four primary positions: Goalkeepers (GK), Defenders (DF), Midfielders (MF), and Forwards (FW).
Defensive and Goalkeeping Unit
The defensive line is anchored by players such as Noah Williams and Kaven Bloniarczyk. Tom Wright serves as the primary goalkeeping option for this tournament, bringing experience from Swansea City.
Midfield and Attacking Core
The midfield is characterized by a mix of technical ability and energy, featuring players like Alex Marciniak from Arsenal and Tiger Tobin from Cardiff City. The forward line is led by a diverse group of attackers, including Prince Kobe Cissé of Liverpool and Oli Newman of Southampton, tasked with providing the offensive spark.
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Detailed Player Roster
The following table provides a comprehensive breakdown of the players called up for the tournament, including their club affiliations and international experience (caps).
| No. | Position | Player | Date of Birth | Caps | Goals | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | GK | Tom Wright | 2008-09-14 | 1 | 0 | Swansea City |
| - | DF | Jameson Blackmore | - | 1 | 0 | Oxford United |
| 13 | DF | Kaven Bloniarczyk | 2008-09-25 | 1 | 0 | Swansea City |
| 5 | DF | Tom Dearden | 2008-11-07 | 0 | 0 | Sheffield United |
| - | DF | Alfie Dignum | - | 0 | 0 | Leicester City |
| 2 | DF | Charlie Street | 2008-10-03 | 1 | 0 | Queens Park Rangers |
| 4 | DF | Noah Williams | 2008-01-25 | 1 | 0 | Cardiff City |
| 18 | MF | Hayden Allmark | 2008-07-10 | 1 | 0 | Cardiff City |
| 7 | MF | Callum Jones | 2008-05-31 | 1 | 0 | Swansea City |
| 8 | MF | Alex Marciniak | 2008-01-18 | 1 | - | Arsenal |
| 6 | MF | Milo Robinson | 2008-03-01 | 1 | 0 | Swansea City |
| 19 | MF | Will Russon | 2008-02-22 | 1 | 0 | Coventry City |
| 20 | MF | Tiger Tobin | 2008-09-01 | 1 | 0 | Cardiff City |
| 15 | FW | Prince Kobe Cissé | 2008-07-26 | 0 | - | Liverpool |
| 10 | FW | William Grainger | 2008-11-20 | 1 | 0 | Sheffield Wednesday |
| 4 | FW | Patrick Mlynarski | 2008-07-26 | 0 | - | Crewe Alexandra |
| 9 | FW | Oli Newman | 2008-01-05 | 1 | 0 | Southampton |
| 11 | FW | Kai Rhodes | 2008-09-15 | 1 | 0 | Swansea City |
| 16 | FW | Jack Sykes | - | 1 | 0 | Cardiff City |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible to play in this squad?
Players are eligible if they were born on or after January 1, 2008.
Which countries is the squad playing against in Croatia?
The squad is competing against Sweden, Ukraine, and Croatia.
When are the tournament matches scheduled?
The matches are scheduled for October 9, 11, and 13, 2025.
Which clubs have the most players in the squad?
Swansea City and Cardiff City have the highest representation in the current roster.
When was the player statistics data last updated?
The caps and goals data are correct as of October 9, 2025, following the match against Sweden.