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LOSC Lille MétropoleUEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE | SEASON 2011/12 | GROUP B

CLUB HONOURS

National Championship (3)1946, 1954, 2011

National Cup (6)1946, 1947, 1948, 1953, 1955, 2011

UEFA Intertoto Cup (1)2004

Founded: 23.09.1944Address: Domaine de Luchin

Grand RueBP 79FR-59780 Camphin en Pévèle-LilleFrance

Telephone: +33 - 320 177 177Fax: +33 - 320 177 178E-mail: [email protected]: www.losc.fr


Ground Capacity: 18,154 (all-seated)Floodlight: 1,500 luxRecord Attendance: 17,766

(v Paris Saint-Germain FC on 11.04.2008)

Size of Pitch: 105m x 68m

GENERAL INFORMATION

Most Appearances: Marceau Somerlinck -359 games; 321 in the League (1944-57)

Most Goals: Jean Baratte - 167 in 268 league games; 170/281 in total(1944-53)

STADIUM – STADE LILLE-MĖTROPOLE

PRESIDENT

Michel SEYDOUX

Date of Birth:11.09.1947 in ParisDate of Election:24.04.2002

CLUB RECORDS

HEAD COACH – Rudi GARCIA

Date of Birth: 20.02.1964 in NemoursNationality: FrenchPlayer: Corbeil-Essonnes (197-79) ES Viry-Châtillon (1979-82)

LOSC Lille Métropole (1982-88) SM Caen (1988-91) FC Martigues (1991-92) Corbeil-Essonnes (1994-96)170 appearances and 4 goals for LOSC

Coach: Corbeil-Essonnes (1994-98) AS Saint-Etienne (1999-01)Dijon FCO (2002-07) Le Mans FC (2007-08) LOSC Lille Métropole (since June 2008)Manager of the Year in France 2011 French Championship Winner 2011 French Cup Winner 2011

Managing Directors: Frédéric PaquetDidier De Climmer

Press Officer: Laëtitia MassonTeam Captain: Rio Mavuba

Members: 9,000Supporters Clubs: 36Other sports: None

MIDFIELDER 28.07.1985 FRENCH 178 CM / 74 KG

• Product of club’s youth academy (1993-2003)• Senior debut in Metz on 31.01.2004• 246 first-team matches, including 186 and 11 goals in Ligue 1• 32 appearances, 1 goal, in UEFA club competitions• Under-21 international; unused sub in full international v Norway in 2010

Mathieu DEBUCHY2

Former clubs: None

DEFENDER 20.07.1993 FRENCH 178 CM / 74 KG

• Product of club’s youth academy• No first-team appearances prior to this season

Lucas DIGNE3

Former clubs: None


• Youth career with OL (1997-2002)• Professional in 2002; 11 appearances, 1 goal for OL• On loan to Toulouse; 34 games (2003-04) • Signed for Nice; 139 games, 4 goals (2004-08)• Joined LOSC on 01.06.2008; 25 games last season• Totals 281 games and 7 goals in Ligue 1; 18/1 in UEFA competitions

Florent BALMONT4

Former clubs: Olympique Lyonnais, Toulouse FC, OGC Nice

MIDFIELDER 26.09.1989 SENEGALESE 174 CM / 65 KG

• Born in Dakar; joined LOSC youth section on 01.07.2008• Signed professional terms one year later• Senior debut v Colmar in French cup on 23.01.2010• First goal v PSV (2-2) on 17.02.20 in UEL; totals 6/1 in UEL• 11 appearances in Ligue 1 prior to this season

Idrissa Gana GUEYE5

Former clubs: Institut Diambars

GOALKEEPER 14.05.1979 FRENCH 182 CM / 87 KG

• Part of Nantes youth academy 1993-96; 1st-team debut in 1996• 402 appearances for Nantes (1996-2006)• Cup winner 1999, 2000; Ligue 1 champion 2001• Signed for PSG in 2006; 151 games; joined LOSC on 01.06.2009• 92 matches for LOSC; totals 515 in Ligue 1; 68 UEFA club games• 1st of 11 caps v Mexico (4-0) on 03.06.2001

Mickaël LANDREAU1

Former clubs: Étoile Arthonnaise, GS Saint-Sébastien, FC Nantes Atlantique, Paris Saint-Germain FC


DEFENDER 06.06.1990 SENEGALESE 178 CM / 69 KG

• Joined LOSC youth section in 2008• Signed professional terms in 2010• 4 appearances in Ligue 1 prior to this season• 1 appearance in UEL last season• Plays for Senegalese Olympic team

Pape N’Diaye SOUARE6


FORWARD 29.03.1987 FRENCH 175 CM / 77 KG

• Born in Saint-Pierre on the French island of Réunion in the Indian Ocean• Played for local clubs Saint-Philippe and Saint-Pierroise until 1999• Spent four years at Le Havre; returned home to play for AS Excelsior• Then joined Nantes as senior; 33 Ligue 1 games, 5 goals (2005-07)• Signed for Saint-Etienne in 2007; 129/19 in Ligue 1• Joined LOSC on 01.07.2011; 1st of 3 caps v Romania on 09.10.2010

Dimitri PAYET7

Former clubs: FC Nantes Atlantique, AS Saint-Etienne

FORWARD 19.01.1986 SENEGALESE 180 CM / 82 KG

• Born in France; Senegalese parents; youth career at Mantes, Amiens and Rennes• Signed 6-year deal with Rennes in 2004; on loan to Sedan (2007-08)• 82/12 in Ligue 1 for Rennes; 30/6 for Sedan; joined Lille on 01.07.2010• 36 games, 25 goals in Ligue 1 last season; top scorer in Ligue 1• 14/2 in UEFA competitions; two appearances for French U-21 national team• 11 full caps, 3 goals, for Senegal; debut v Angola on 05.09.2009

Moussa SOW8

Former clubs: Stade Rennais FC, CS Sedan

FORWARD 31.01.1985 BRAZILIAN 193 CM / 89 KG

• 2-year contract with Atlético (2003-05); no league appearances• On loan to Danish club Aalborg BK; 19 games, 6 goals (2004-05)• Signed 3-year deal with Le Mans; 72 Ligue 1 games, 22 goals (2006-08)• One game for Palermo 1-2 v Ravenna in Coppa Italia in July 2008• Joined LOSC on 31.08.2008; 56 Ligue 1 games, 12 goals• 12 appearances, 5 goals in UEFA club competitions

Túlio DE MELO9

Former clubs: Clube Atlético Mineiro, Aalborg BK, Le Mans UC 72, US Città di Palermo

MIDFIELDER 07.01.1991 BELGIAN 172 CM / 72 KG

• Both parents played football; three younger brothers also footballers• Moved to Lille in 2005; spent two years in the club’s academy• Made his professional debut in November 2007 at the age of 16• First non-French player to win the Young Player of the Year award in 2008• Last season youngest player to win the Player’ Player of the Year award• 109 games in Ligue 1, 12 goals; 21/4 in UEFA club competitions• 1st of 20 caps on 18.11.2008 v Luxembourg; 17/4 Under-17; 9/6 Under-19

Eden HAZARD10

Former clubs: Royal Stade Brainois, AFC Tubize

MIDFIELDER 10.11.1984 FRENCH/POLISH 174 CM / 72 KG

• Youth player with UL Plantières (1991-96) and Metz (1997-2002)• 105 games, 5 goals for Metz (2002-07); joined LOSC on 23.01.2007• Totals 210 Ligue 1 games and 20 goals; 22/3 in UEFA competitions • One appearance in French U-21 national team• Born in France but Polish grandfather; Polish citizen on 05.06.2009• 1st of 16 caps on 23.07.2009; scored both goals in 2-0 win against Greece

Ludovic OBRANIAK11

Former clubs: FC Metz

FORWARD 15.05.1990 SENEGALESE 180 CM / 75 KG

• Top scorer with 6 goals for Diambars in the 2009 Cameroonian Div 2• Joined LOSC on 01.07.2009• One appearance in UEL last season v FC Vaslui in qualifier• One Ligue 1 game in total prior to this season

Omar WADE12


DEFENDER 05.07.1980 CZECH 191 CM / 80 KG

• 53 UEFA games; 72 league games and 2 goals for Sigma (1999-03)• Then 50/1 for Brugge; 75 Ligue 1 games, 1 goal in two years for PSG• Champion 2005, 2011; cup winner 2004, 2006, 2009, 2011 • 27/0 in PL for Newcastle; moved to Lazio on 31.01.2008; 38 in Serie A• 23 BL games for HSV; since 31.01.2010 with LOSC; totals 88 Ligue 1 games, 2 goals• 1st of 58 caps v Italy on 18.02.2004; all 3 games at 2006 WC; EURO 2004 & 08

David ROZEHNAL14

Former clubs: SK Sigma Olomouc, Club Brugge KV, Paris Saint-Germain FC, Newcastle United FC, S.S. Lazio, Hamburger SV

GOALKEEPER 29.08.1982 NIGERIAN 182 CM / 87 KG

• 192 games, 10 goals, for three Nigerian clubs (1999-2005)• Signed for Bnei Yehuda in 2005; 56 games; then 113/10 for Hapoel (2007-11)• Penalty saver & kicker; 2009 Israeli league Footballer of the Year• Scored on pen in UCL qualifier v Salzburg on 18.08.10; joined Lille 01.07.2011• One game at 2002 WC; all 3 in 2010; won CAF Champions League 2003, 2004• 1st of 58 caps on 04.05.02 v Kenya; 38 UEFA games, 3 goals

Vincent ENYEAMA16

Former clubs: Ibom Stars, Enyimba FC, Iwuanyanwu Nationale, Bnei Yehuda FC, Hapoël Tel-Aviv FC


• Arrived 01.07.2011; Div 1 debut for Sochaux in Monaco on 28.07.2001• Signed for OM in 2004 after 101 league games, 5 goals for Sochaux• Joined OL in 2005 after 31/3 for OM; joined LOSC on 01.07.2011• 307 Ligue 1 games, 22 goals; joined Lille on 01.07.2011 after 5 years at Auxerre • Silver medal at 2002 UEFA U-21 finals; 28/0 in UEFA competitions• 1st of 22 caps v Yugoslavia (3-0) on 20.11.02; all 5 in 2003 Confeds Cup win

Benoit PEDRETTI17

Former clubs: FC Sochaux-Montbéliard, Olympique de Marseille, Olympique Lyonnais, AJ Auxerre



• Youth player at Metz; signed professional terms in 2001• 201 first-team matches for Metz in six seasons• Joined LOSC on 01.01.2007• Totals 167 Ligue 1 appearances and 3 goals

Franck BERIA18

Former clubs: FC Metz


• Youth player with Rodez (2004-07)• 23 Div 3 matches, 1 goal for Rodez (2007-08)• Signed 3-year deal with Nantes in 2008; 25 games, 5 goals• 5 games, 2 goals on loan to Troyes in 2010• Joined LOSC on 4-year contract 13.06.2011• Totals 6 Ligue 1 appearances

Ronny RODELIN20

Former clubs: Rodez AF, FC Nantes Atlantique, Troyes AC


• Born at sea as his parents fled from civil war in Angola• Father played for Zaire (Congo) at 1974 World Cup• Arrived in Bordeaux at 4; started at the club aged 7; came through all youth levels• Div 1 debut at 19 in Montpellier on 10.01.04; French citizen in September 2004 • Moved to LOSC on 22.01.2008 after 5 games; 253 games, 3 goals in Ligue 1• Winner, Best Player at 2004 Toulon tournament; 5-year deal with Villarreal• 1st of 6 caps v Bosnia-Herzegovina on 18.08.2004; 38/1 in UEFA competitions

Antonio ‘Rio’ MAVUBA24

Former clubs: FC Girondins de Bordeaux, Villarreal CF


• 16 games, 2 goals for Tours (1997-98); 251/4 for Le Mans (1998-2007)• Signed for OM in 2007; 138 matches in three seasons• 28 matches for Monaco (2010-11); including 97 in Ligue 1• Totals 204 appearances in Ligue 1; 28 in UEFA club competitions• Joined LOSC on 19.07.2011

Laurent BONNART21

Former clubs: Tours FC, Le Mans UC 72, Olympique de Marseille, AS Monaco FC

DEFENDER 20.06.1985 CAMEROONIAN 184 CM / 86 KG

• Born in Doula; attended Kadjo Sports Academy 1998-2002• Moved to Europe in 2002 to join Villarreal for one season; no games• Transferred to Div 3 club Pau; 2 appearances in one season• 43 games, 7 goals for Auxerre B (2004-06); 10/1 for Rouen (2006-07)• Joined LOSC on 01.01.2007; 93 Ligue 1 appearances, 3 goals• 19 appearances, 3 goals in UEFA competitions; 17 full caps for Cameroun

Aurélien CHEDJOU22

Former clubs: Kadji Sport Academies, Villarreal CF, Pau FC, AJ Auxerre, FC Rouen

MIDFIELDER 08.11.1981 ENGLISH 176 CM / 73 KG

• Won FA Youth Cup with West Ham in 1999; 150 games for their seniors • West Ham Player of the Year in 2003 (captain)• Signed for Chelsea in August 2003; won 3 Leagues, 2 League Cups, 3 FA Cup• 183 league games for Chelsea, 23 goals; joined Liverpool in July 2010 • 20 appearances, 2 goals in one season; on loan at LOSC from 31.08.2011• 70 UEFA club games, 7 goals; 56 caps, 10 goals

Joe COLE26

Former clubs: West Ham United FC, Chelsea FC, Liverpool FC

FORWARD 09.04.1981 POLISH 184 CM / 74 KG

• Started in Div 3; 16 games, 8 goals for Piast, 40/32 for Beskid• Impressed with 45 goals in 100 Div 1 for Wisla 2002-06• Joined AJA in 2006; 140 games, 48 goals in five seasons• 17 UEFA club games, 8 goals, including 3/0 in UCL• Polish Footballer of the Year 2009• 28 caps, 5 goals; all 3 games at 2006 World Cup

Ireneusz JELEN27

Former clubs: Piast Cieszyn, Beskid Skoczow, Wisla Plock, AJ Auxerre

DEFENDER 19.12.1982 MONTENEGRIN 189 CM / 86 KG

• Father from Vranjina in Montenegro; mother from Trstenik in Serbia• 25 goals in 35 games for his Serbian hometown club Trstenik (1998-2000)• Moved to OFK; 81 league games, 4 goals (2000-05)• On loan to Serbian Div 2 club Proleter Zrenjanin in 2001; 12 games• 3-year deal with Le Mans; 95/6 in Ligue 1; then 49/1 for Lokomotiv (2008-11) • Joined LOSC on 01.07.2011; 1st of 12 caps for Montenegro v Italy in March 2009

Marko BASA25

Former clubs: FK Trstenik, OFK Belgrade, Le Mans UC 72, FC Lokomotiv Moskva

GOALKEEPER 05.04.1979 CONGOLESE 178 CM / 75 KG

• Began playing at the age 13; senior with CS La Mancha, AS Stade Mandji• Moved to France in 2001: amateur at Massy 91 and Issey-Moulineaux• Signed professional terms with Dijon; 128 games (2004-08)• 20 matches for Gueugnon in Div 3 (Jan-June 2009); joined LOSC on 28.07.2009• One appearance in Ligue 1; 1 UEL game (1-3 v PSV last season) • 18 caps since 2000; one goal (v Swaziland on 20.10.2010)

Barel MOUKO30

Former clubs: Dijon FCO, FC Gueugnon


• Professional debut in Ligue 2 for Gueugnon in 2005-06 season• Joined LOSC on 01.01.2006• Since then 55 matches for LOSC reserves• No appearance yet in Ligue 1

Alexandre OUKIDJA40

Former clubs: FC Gueugnon


LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL TABLE 2010/11

LOSC Lille Métropole 38 21 13 4 68-36 76Olympique de Marseille 38 18 14 6 62-39 68Olympique Lyonnais 38 17 13 8 61-40 64Paris Saint-Germain FC 38 15 15 8 56-41 60FC Sochaux-Montbéliard 38 17 7 14 60-43 58Stade Rennais FC 38 15 11 12 38-35 56FC Girondins de Bordeaux 38 12 15 11 43-42 51Toulouse FC 38 14 8 16 38-36 50AJ Auxerre 38 10 19 9 45-41 49AS Saint-Etienne 38 12 13 13 46-47 49FC Lorient 38 12 13 13 46-48 49Valenciennes FC 38 10 18 10 45-41 48AS Nancy-Lorraine 38 13 9 16 43-48 48Montpellier Hérault SC 38 12 11 15 32-43 47SM Caen 38 11 13 14 46-51 46Stade Brestois 29 38 11 13 14 36-43 46OGC Nice 38 11 13 14 33-48 46AS Monaco FC 38 9 17 12 36-40 44RC Lens 38 7 14 17 35-58 35AC Arles-Avignon 38 3 11 24 21-70 20

Promoted: Evian Thonon Gaillard FC, AC Ajaccio, Dijon FCORelegated: AS Monaco FC, RC Lens, CA Arles-AvignonTop scorer: Moussa Sow (LOSC Lille Métropole) 25Cup Final: LOSC Lille Métropole – Paris Saint-Germain FC 1-0League Cup Final: Olympique de Marseille – Montpellier Hérault SC 1-0Super Cup: LOSC Lille Métropole – Olympique de Marseille 4-5

06.08.11 (A) AS Nancy-Lorraine 20.05.12 (H)13.08.11 (H) Montpellier Hérault SC 12.05.12 (A)19.08.11 (A) SM Caen 05.05.12 (H)28.08.11 (H) Olympique de Marseille 14.01.12 (A)10.09.11 (A) AS Saint-Etienne 28.01.12 (H)17.09.11 (H) FC Sochaux-Montbéliard 04.02.12 (A)21.09.11 (A) FC Girondins de Bordeaux 11.02.12 (H)24.09.11 (H) FC Lorient 18.02.12 (A)01.10.11 (H) Stade Rennais FC 25.02.12 (A)15.10.11 (A) AJ Auxerre 03.03.12 (H)22.10.11 (H) Olympique Lyonnais 10.03.12 (A)29.10.11 (A) Valenciennes FC 17.03.12 (H)05.11.11 (H) Evian Thonon Gaillard FC 24.03.12 (A)19.11.11 (A) Toulouse FC 31.03.12 (H)26.11.11 (H) Stade Brestois FC 07.04.12 (A)03.12.11 (A) AJ Ajaccio 15.04.12 (H)10.12.11 (H) Dijon FCO 21.04.12 (A)17.12.11 (A) Paris Saint-Germain FC 29.04.12 (H)21.12.11 (H) OGC Nice 02.05.12 (A)

NATIONAL LEAGUE FIXTURE LIST 2011/12

Manchester City FCUEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE | SEASON 2011/12 | GROUP A

CLUB HONOURS

National Championship (2)1937, 1968

National Cup (5) 1904, 1934, 1956, 1969, 2011

League Cup (2)1970, 1976

National Super Cup /Community Shield (3)1937, 1968, 1972

UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup (1)1970

Founded: 16.04.1894Address: Etihad Stadium

Etihad CampusGB-Manchester M11 3FFEngland

Telephone: +44 161 444 1894Telefax: +44 161 438 7999E-mail: [email protected]: www.mcfc.co.uk


Ground Capacity: 47,726Floodlight: 2,000 luxRecord Attendance: 47,370 (v Tottenham

Hotspur FC on 05.05.201084,569 (v Stoke Cityon 03.03.1934 at Maine Road


GENERAL INFORMATION

Most Appearances: Alan Oakes - 564 matches - 26 goals (1958-76)

Most Goals: Eric Brook - 178 goals in 494 appearances (1928-40)

STADIUM – CITY OF MANCHESTER STADIUM

CHAIRMAN

Khaldoon AL MUBARAKDate of Birth:27.01.1976 in Abu DhabiDate of Appointment:24.09.2009

CLUB RECORDS

HEAD COACH – Roberto MANCINI

Date of Birth: 27.11.1964 in JesiNationality: ItalianPlayer: Bologna FC (1981-82) UC Sampdoria (1982-97) S.S. Lazio (1997-2000) Leicester City (2001) UEFA Champions League Runner-up 1992 / UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup Winner 1990, 1999 / UEFA Super Cup Winner 1999FIFA World Cup Bronze Medal 1990Italian Championship Winner 1991, 2000 / Italian Cup Winner 1985, 1988, 1989, 1994, 1998, 2000 / Italian Super Cup Winner 1991, 199836 appearances and goals for Italy / 541 appearances and 156 goals in Serie A737 career matches and 204 goals / Player of the Year in Italy 1988, 1991Coach: AFC Fiorentina (2001-02) S.S. Lazio (2002-04) FC Internazionale Milano (2004-08) Manchester City FC (since 19.12.2009)Italian Championship Winner 2006, 2007, 2008 / Italian Cup Winner 2001, 2004, 2005, 2006Italian Super Cup Winner 2005, 2006 / English Cup Winner 2011 Coach of the Year in Italy 2008

Chief Executive Officer: Garry CookClub Secretary: Rebecca BakerTeam Manager: Brian KiddChief Football Operations Officer: Brian MarwoodTechnical Director: Mike RiggChief Communications Officer: Victoria KlossHead of Media Relations: Simon HeggieMedia Relations Executive: Sam CookeCaptain:

Club Members: 36,000 season ticket-holders

Supporters: One / 100 + branches /10,000 members

Other sports: None

DEFENDER 25.06.1988 ENGLISH 180 CM / 83 KG

• Debut on 22.10.2005 v Arsenal; club Young Player of Year 2005-06• 186 club games, 9 goals; FA Cup medal 2011• 23 UEFA club games, no goals; first UCL season• 1st of 12 caps (1 goal) on 15.11.06 v Netherlands• Recalled after 3 years v France on 17.11.10; played 2009 UEFA U-21 final

Micah RICHARDS2

Former clubs: None

DEFENDER 10.04.1986 BELGIAN 190 CM / 82 KG

• Arrived on 4-year contract on 22.08.2008; 1st team debut 2 days later• 102 games, 2 goals, for Anderlecht; 49/3 at Hamburg; 128/3 at City• Belgian Championship medals 2004, 2006; FA Cup medal 2011• City Player of Year 2010-11; Belgian Footballer of Year 2004• 55 UEFA games, 3 goals; 27/1 in UCL• 1st cap v France in Feb 2004 aged 17; 39 caps, 1 goal

Vincent KOMPANY4

Former clubs: RSC Anderlecht, Hamburger SV

DEFENDER 16.01.1985 ARGENTINIAN 176 CM / 76 KG

• Joined on 31.08.2008 from Espanyol; 107 games, 3 goals, in Spain• 79/8 at home club San Lorenzo; 102/3 at City• Won Copa del Rey 2006, FA Cup 2011; UEFA Cup final 2007• 38 UEFA games, no goals; first UCL season• 14 caps, no goals; U-20 World Cup win 2005; Olympic gold 2008

Pablo ZABALETA5

Former clubs: CA San Lorenzo de Almagro, RCD Espanyol


• Signed on 25.08.2009; 61 club games, 5 goals; 2011 FA Cup win• 143 games, 17 goals, for Everton (2006-09)• 185 second-tier club games, 8 goals, for Wolves (2000-06)• 25 UEFA games, 2 goals; first UCL season• 1st of 12 caps on 03.09.2007 v Estonia

Joleon LESCOTT6

Former clubs: Wolverhampton Wanderers FC, Everton FC


• Arrived on 17.08.2010 from Villa; FA Cup win in first season 2010-11• 54 games, 5 goals, at Leeds; 6/2 at Swindon; 139/12 at Newcastle • 126/22 at Villa; 39 UEFA games, 3 goals; first UCL season• PFA Young Player of Year 2010; silver medal at 2009 UEFA U-21 finals• 1st of 19 caps on 12.08.2009 v Netherlands; record 32 games for U-21s

James MILNER7

Former clubs: Leeds United AFC, Swindon Town FC, Newcastle United FC, Aston Villa FC



• Joined from Middlesbrough on 01.02.2010 on 4 ½-year deal; • 120 club games, 21 goals, at ‘Boro after 2004 FA Youth Cup win• Senior debut aged 17 in UEFA Cup on 17.03.2005 v Sporting Clube• 3 games in run to 2006 UEFA cup final; 11 UEFA games, 2 goals• 55 games, 8 goals for City; 2011 FA Cup final medal (sub)• 1st of 6 caps (2 goals) on 25.05.2010 v Mexico; silver at 2009 U-21s

Adam JOHNSON11

Former clubs: Middlesbrough FC, Leeds United FC, Watford FC

DEFENDER 10.11.1985 SERBIAN 187 CM / 82 KG

• Signed on 25.07.2010 from Lazio; 90 games, 7 goals, in Italy• Won 2009 Copa Italia; 2011 FA Cup• 37 club games, 3 goals, in first season at City (2010-11)• 15 UEFA games, 2 goals; 3/0 in UCL• 21 caps, no goals; all 3 games at 2010 World Cup

Aleksandr KOLAROV13

Former clubs: FK Cukaricki, OFK Beograd, S.S. Lazio

DEFENDER 08.01.1991 MONTENEGRIN 185 CM / 78 KG

• Joined on 06.07.2011; 4 UCL games for Partizan in 2010-11• 28 games for Borca, 2 goals• Joined Partizan on 29.08.2010 after trial at Arsenal• 28 games for Partizan in 2010-11; won League, Cup double• 1st of 6 caps on 11.08.2010 v Northern Ireland

Stefan SAVIC15

Former clubs: BSK Borca Belgrade, FK Partizan

FORWARD 17.03.1986 BOSNIAN 193 CM / 83 KG

• Signed from Wolfsburg on 07.01.2011 on 4½-year deal• 138 games, 85 goals, for Wolfsburg 2007-10• Bundesliga top scorer 2009-10 (22)• Bosnian Footballer of Year 2009, 2010; FA Cup medal 2011 (bench)• 9 UCL games, 5 goals, in 2009-10; totals 27 UEFA games, 11 goals• 1st cap on 02.06.2007; 37 caps, 18 goals

Edin DZEKO10

Former clubs: FK Zeljeznicar Sarajevo, FK Teplice, FK Usti nad Labem, VfL Wolfsburg

GOALKEEPER 28.11.1980 ENGLISH 196 CM / 82 KG

• Moved to City on 23.06.2009 after 30 games at Arsenal; 17 at Villa• City debut 24.01.2010 in FA Cup at Scunthorpe (4-2); only game for City• 38 League games at 5 clubs when out on loan• Premier League medal with Arsenal in 2001-02 (played 10 games)• UCL debut v Shahktar on 07.11.2000 (0-3); 5 UCL games for Arsenal

Stuart TAYLOR12

Former clubs: Arsenal FC, Bristol Rovers FC, Crystal Palace FC,Peterborough United FC, Leicester City FC, Aston Villa FC, Cardiff City FC

FORWARD 02.06.1988 ARGENTINIAN 175 CM / 69 KG

• Arrived on 28.07.2011 on 5-year deal; 235 games, 102 goals, at Atlético• Won 2010 UEL, UEFA Super Cup; World Under-20 champion in 2005• FIFA Young Player of Year; top scorer in U-20 World Cup win 2007• Youngest to play in national team at 15 years 35 days for Independiente• 39 UEFA games, 20 goals; 17/8 in UCL for Atlético• 1st of 30 caps (13 goals) v Brazil on 03.09.2006; 2008 Olympic gold

Sergio ‘KUN’ AGÜERO16

Former clubs: CA Independiente, Club Atlético de Madrid


• Joined City on 02.06.2009; 440 games, 53 goals, for Villa 1998-2009• 2011 FA Cup medal was first major honour in 530th career game• 33 UEFA games, 4 goals; first UCL season• 1st cap on 31.05.2000 v Ukraine aged 19; 46 caps, 2 goals• Recalled after 3-year absence in 200• Captain v Ghana on 29.03.2011

Gareth BARRY18

Former clubs: Brighton & Hove Albion FC, Aston Villa FC


• Signed on 24.08.2011 from Arsenal on four-year contract• 125 club games, 27 goals, in Arsenal career; 46/15 in 2010-11• 162/11 for OM (2004-08); 52/7 in UEFA competitions (27/5 in UCL)• 2004 UEFA Under-17 winner; beat Spain 2-1 in final• 2007 French Young Player of the Year• 1st of 23 caps on 28.03.2007 v Austria on 28.03.2007; 2 at EURO 2008

Samir NASRI19

Former clubs: Olympique de Marseille, Arsenal FC

MIDFIELDER 08.01.1986 SPANISH 170 CM / 66 KG

• Signed from Valencia on 14.07.2010 after World Cup win• 155 games for Valencia, 29 goals (2006-10); won 2008 Copa del Rey• 2 games at 2010 WC: 1-0 loss to Switzerland, sub in semi v Germany• 40 UEFA games, 7 goals; 19/4 in UCL for Valencia• Also 2004 UEFA Under-19, EURO 2008 winners medals• 1st cap v Romania on 15.11.2006; 48 caps, 11 goals

David SILVA21

Former clubs: Valencia CF, SD Eibar, RC Celta de Vigo


• Signed on 04.07.2011 after 8 seasons, 264 games, 2 goals, for Arsenal • Won 2004 Premier aged 18 in first season at Arsenal + 2005 FA Cup• Arsenal debut in League Cup on 28.10.2003 v Rotherham with Fàbregas• 48 UCL games, no goals; missed 2006 final v Barça with foot injury• Began career with Cannes as did Zinédine Zidane, Patrick Vieira• 1st of 10 caps on 10.09.2008 v Serbia; 1 game at 2010 World Cup

Gaël CLICHY22

Former clubs: AS Cannes, Arsenal FC


DEFENDER 19.03.1981 IVORIAN 183 CM / 72 KG

• Signed on 28.07.2009 after 7 seasons, 315 games, 14 goals for Arsenal• Won 2004 Premier in second season; 2005 FA Cup; 2006 UCL finalist• Arsenal debut in 2002 Community Shield v Liverpool• 61 UCL games, 2 goals, for Arsenal; career tally of 70/2 in UEFA games• 85 caps, 4 goals; played 2006, 2010 World Cups• Suspension for taking wife’s dietary tablets - return on 02.09.2011

Kolo TOURÉ28

Former clubs: ASEC Mimosas, Arsenal FC

GOALKEEPER 01.02.1987 ROMANIAN 203 CM / 90 KG

• Signed on 05.08.2011 after 120 games in 5 seasons at Timisoara• Played UEL play-off (both legs) for Timisoara v City in 2010-11• 14 UEFA games for Timisoara 2008-11• 1st of 13 caps on 19.11.2008 v France• At 203cm among the tallest players to compete in UCL

Costel PANTILIMON30

Former clubs: CS Aerostar Bucau, FC Politehnica Timisoara

GOALKEEPER 19.04.1987 ENGLISH 196 CM / 86 KG

• Joined on 22.05.2006 after 50 games for League 2 Shrewsbury in 2005-06• City debut 14.10.2006 v Sheffield Utd; new 5-year contract on 08.08.2011 • 41 games in 2009-10 on loan to Birmingham• 120 games for City; 54 games in 2010-11 with FA Cup medal• 18 UEFA games; first UCL season• 1st of 11 caps on 01.06.2008 v Trinidad & Tobago; 8 caps in 2010-11

Joe HART25

Former clubs: Shrewsbury Town FC, Tranmere Rovers FC, Blackpool FC, Birmingham City FC


• Signed on 14.07.2009 after 99 games, 34 goals, at Old Trafford• 42/29 in first season at City; 39/23 in 2010-11 with FA Cup medal• Won 2003 Apertura, Libertadores with Boca; 2005 Brazilian title with Corinthians• Won 2008, 2009 League, 2009 League Cup, 2008 UCL, Club WC with Utd.• 32 UEFA games, 6 goals; 21/6 in UCL with United; 62 caps, 13 goals• South American Footballer of Year 2003-05; 2004 Olympic gold medal

Carlos TEVEZ32

Former clubs: CA Boca Juniors, SC Corinthians, West Ham United FC, Manchester United FC


• Born in Nigeria, raised in Manchester• Joined City academy in summer 2003• First team debut v Arsenal in League Cup at 17 on 27.10.2004• 113 games, 5 goals, for City• Then 32/1 on loan to Sunderland in 2011-12• 7 UEL games, 1 goal, for City; silver at 2009 UEFA U-21 finals

Chinedum ‘Nedum’ ONUOHA24

Former clubs: Sunderland AFC

MIDFIELDER 20.11.1984 DUTCH 174 CM / 76 KG

• Signed on 21.01.2009 from Hamburg on 4½-year contract• From Ajax academy; won 2004 Eredivisie, 2005 Cup• 126 games, 14 goals for Ajax• 84/5 at Hamburg; son of Jerry de Jong (3 caps in 1990, 1991)• 56 UEFA games, 7 goals; 28/5 in UCL at Ajax, 5/1 at Hamburg• 1st of 54 caps on 31.03.2004 v France; silver medal at 2010 WC

Nigel DE JONG34

Former clubs: AFC Ajax, Hamburger SV

FORWARD 12.08.1990 ITALIAN 191 CM / 88 KG

• Born in Sicily to Ghanaian parents; adopted by Italian family• Debut for Lumezzane at 15; joined Roberto Mancini at Inter in 2006• First team debut for Inter on 16.12.2007 v Cagliari; 86 games, 28 goals• 3 Serie A titles 2008-10; on bench for 2010 UCL win• 20 UEFA games, 5 goals; 6/3 in UEL for City in 2010-11• Italian citizen since 13.08.2008; 1st of 2 caps on 10.08.2011 v Ivory Coast

Mario BALOTELLI45

Former clubs: AC Lumezzane, FC Internazionale Milano

MIDFIELDER 13.05.1983 IVORIAN 192 CM / 89 KG

• Joined brother Kolo at City on 02.07.2009 after 3 seasons with Barca• Scored winner in 2011 FA Cup final after winner in semi v United• 6 medals at Barca in 2008-09, retained Liga in 2010 (117 games, 6 goals)• Won Greek Super League title with Olympiacos in 2005-06• 48 UEFA games, 3 goals; 35/1 in UCL with Olympiacos, Barcelona• 55 caps, 7 goals; played 2006, 2010 World Cups

Yaya TOURÉ42

Former clubs: SK Beveren, FC Metalurh Donetsk, Olympiacos FC, AS Monaco FC, FC Barcelona



Manchester United FC 38 23 11 4 78-37 80Chelsea FC 38 21 8 9 69-33 71Manchester City FC 38 21 8 9 60-33 71Arsenal FC 38 19 11 8 72-43 68Tottenham Hotspur FC 38 16 14 8 55-46 62Liverpool FC 38 17 7 14 59-44 58Everton FC 38 13 15 10 51-45 54Fulham FC 38 11 16 11 49-43 49Aston Villa FC 38 12 12 14 48-59 48Sunderland AFC 38 12 11 15 45-56 47West Bromwich Albion FC 38 12 11 15 56-71 47Newcastle United FC 38 11 13 14 56-57 46Stoke City FC 38 13 7 18 46-48 46Bolton Wanderers FC 38 12 10 16 52-56 46Blackburn Rovers FC 38 11 10 17 46-59 43Wigan Athletic FC 38 9 15 14 40-61 42Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 38 11 7 20 46-66 40Birmingham City FC 38 8 15 15 37-58 39Blackpool FC 38 10 9 19 55-78 39West Ham United FC 38 7 12 19 43-70 33

Promoted: Queens Park Rangers FC, Norwich City FC, Swansea City FCPlay-off: Swansea City – Reading FC 4-2Relegated: Birmingham City FC, Blackpool FC, West Ham UnitedTop scorers: Dimitar Berbatov (Manchester United FC) 20

Carlos Tévez (Manchester City FC) 20Cup Final: Manchester City FC – Stoke City FC 1-0League Cup Final: Birmingham City FC – Arsenal FC 2-1Community Shield: Manchester United FC – Manchester City FC 3-2

13.08.11 (H) Swansea City FC 10.03.12 (A)20.08.11 (A) Bolton Wanderers FC 03.03.12 (H)27.08.11 (A) Tottenham Hotspur FC 21.01.12 (H)10.09.11 (H) Wigan Athletic FC 14.01.12 (A)17.09.11 (A) Fulham FC 04.02.12 (H)24.09.11 (H) Everton FC 01.02.12 (A)01.10.11 (A) Blackburn Rovers FC 25.02.12 (H)15.10.11 (H) Aston Villa FC 11.02.12 (A)22.10.11 (A) Manchester United FC 28.04.12 (H)29.10.11 (H) Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 21.04.12 (A)05.11.11 (A) Queens Park Rangers FC 13.05.12 (H)19.11.11 (H) Newcastle United FC 05.05.12 (A)26.11.11 (A) Liverpool FC 02.01.12 (H)03.12.11 (H) Norwich City FC 14.04.12 (A)10.12.11 (A) Chelsea FC 17.03.12 (H)17.12.11 (H) Arsenal FC 07.04.12 (A)21.12.11 (H) Stoke City FC 24.03.12 (A)26.12.11 (A) West Bromwich Albion FC 09.04.12 (H)31.12.11 (A) Sunderland AFC 31.03.12 (H)


Manchester United FCUEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE | SEASON 2011/12 | GROUP C

CLUB HONOURS

National Championship (19)1908, 1911, 1952, 1956, 1957, 1965, 1967,1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001,2003, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011

National Cup (11)1909, 1948, 1963, 1977, 1983, 1985, 1990,1994, 1996, 1999, 2004

National League Cup (4)1992, 2006, 2009, 2010

National Super Cup – Charity / Community Shield (19)1908, 1911, 1952, 1956, 1957, 1965*,1967*, 1977*, 1983, 1990*, 1993, 1994,1996, 1997, 2003, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011(* = shared after drawn game)

European Champion Clubs’ Cup /UEFA Champions League (3)1968, 1999, 2008

European Cup Winners’ Cup (1)1991

UEFA Super Cup (1)1991

European / South American Cup (1)1999

FIFA Club World Cup (1)2009

Founded: 1878 (as Newton Heath)28.04.1902 as Manchester United FC

Address: Sir Matt Busby WayOld TraffordGB - Manchester M16 0RAEngland

Telephone: ++44 161 868 80 00Telefax: ++44 161 868 88 04E-mail: [email protected]: www.manutd.com



(Wolverhampton vGrimsby on25.03.1939); 76,098(Club record: Unitedv Blackburn RoversFC on 31.03.2007)

Size of Pitch: 105 m x 68 m

GENERAL INFORMATION

Most Appearances: Ryan Giggs - 876 (159 goals) in total; 613/110 in theLeague (1991-2011)

Most Goals: Sir Bobby Charlton - 249 in 758 club games; 199 in 606 leaguegames (1956-73)

STADIUM – OLD TRAFFORD

CHIEF EXECUTIVE

David GILL Date of Birth:05.08.1957 in Reading (Berkshire)Date of Appointment:09.09.2003

CLUB RECORDS

MANAGER – Sir Alex FERGUSON

Date of Birth: 31.12.1941 in GlasgowNationality: ScottishPlayer: Harmony Row, Drumchapel Amateurs, Queen’s Park (1957-60) FC St. Johnstone (1960-64) Dunfermline Athletic FC (1964-67) Rangers FC (1967-69) Falkirk FC (1969-73 / player-coach), Ayr United FC (1973-74)Coach: East Stirlingshire (1974) FC St. Mirren (1974-78) Aberdeen FC (1978-86) Scottish National Team (1986) Manchester United FC (since 07.11.1986)Scottish Championship Winner 1980, 1984, 1985 / Scottish Cup Winner 1982, 1983, 1984,1986 / Scottish League Cup Winner 1985English Championship Winner 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2007, 2008,2009, 2011 / English Cup Winner 1990, 1994, 1996, 1999, 2004 / English Super Cup Winner1983, 1990*, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 2003, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011 (* = shared after drawngame) / English League Cup Winner 1992, 2006, 2009, 2010UEFA Champions League Winner 1999, 2008 / UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup Winner 1983, 1991UEFA Super Cup Winner 1983, 1991European / South American Cup Winner 1999 / FIFA World Club Cup Winner 2009 Manager of the Year in England 1994, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2003, 2007, 2008, 2011 UEFA Coach of the Year 1999 / OBE 1983 / CBE 1995

Club Secretary: John AlexanderCommunication Director: Phil TownsendPress Officer: Karen ShotboltCaptain: Nemanja Vidic

Club Members: 150,000 Supporters Clubs: 218

GOALKEEPER 07.11.1990 SPANISH 192 CM / 82 KG

• Signed 5-year deal in July 2011 as a replacement for Edwin van der Sar• Born in Madrid; developed through Atlético’s youth system• 2 seasons in senior side; debut as sub v Porto in UCL on 30.09.09 • Saved penalty on Liga debut v Real Zaragoza (2-1) on 03.10.09• 84 senior games (-112 goals); won UEL and UEFA Super Cup in 2010 • Capped at U-17 (title winner 2007), U-19, U-21 (title winner in 2011) levels

David DE GEA1

Former clubs: Club Atlético de Madrid


• Signed in June 2011; versatile defender; contract to 2016 • Born in Preston but developed through Blackburn’s youth system • Senior debut v Nottingham Forest (1-0) in League Cup on 22.09.09• 40 senior games (0 goals) over 2 seasons before move to Old Trafford• Capped at U-19, U-21 levels; all 3 games at UEFA U-21 finals in 2011

Phil JONES4

Former clubs: Blackburn Rovers FC


• Signed in Jan 2006; debut in derby v City days; 118 wins/169 PL games (2 goals)• Won League Cup 2006, 2009, 2010; League 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011• UCL and world title 2008; League Cup winner with Monaco in 2003• UCL finalist 2004 (Monaco), 2009 & 2011 (Man U)• 68 UCL games (1 goal) - the 7th (81 mins) in 7-1 v Roma in April 2007 • 1st of 35 caps v Bosnia on 18.08.04; 2 games at EURO 2008; World Cup 2010

Patrice EVRA3

Former clubs: Paris Saint-Germain FC, Torino Calcio, Marsala, Monza, OGC Nice, AS Monaco FC


• Joined after 2002 WC for British record fee; 5 League titles, 1 UCL, 1 world title• Started at West Ham in mid-1990s; 19 months at Leeds from Nov 2000• Reached UCL semis with Leeds in 2000-01: 1 goal (v Deportivo) in 7 games• 71 UCL games in 9 seasons for United; only goal in 4-2 win at Kyiv in 2007-08 • 81 caps (3 goals); all 5 games at 2002, 2006 WC; injured on eve of 2010 finals • Missed EURO 2004; club captain in March 2008

Rio FERDINAND5

Former clubs: West Ham United FC, AFC Bournemouth, Leeds United AFC

DEFENDER 03.01.1988 NORTHERN IRISH 189 CM / 81 KG

• Signed pro in April 2005; contract to 2014; on loan to Sunderland (2006-08)• Sunderland’s Young Player of Year in their Div 2 title run 2006-07• Won 2 League Cups, 2 League titles, 1 Club World Cup with United • 15 UCL games, 0 goals; on bench for 2009 defeat in Rome • Brother Corry was also on United’s books before summer move to Hull City • England debut in 3-2 home win v Spain in EURO 2008 qualifier on 06.09.06

Jonny EVANS6

Former clubs: Royal Antwerp FC, Sunderland AFC


MIDFIELDER 13.04.1988 BRAZILIAN 174 CM / 77 KG

• Signed with Nani in May 2007; 5th season; won 3 titles in 2008, 2009, 2011• Won Portuguese League with Porto in 2006, 2007 • 32 UCL ties, 3 goals; 29/3 for United; goal v Valencia, Schalke (2) in 2010-11 • Sub in 2008 final - scored in shoot-out; replaced at break in 2009; sub in 2011• 3 UCL games (197 mins) for Porto in 2006-07; lost to Chelsea in KO round • Golden Ball at 2005 World Under-17 finals; selected for Beijing Olympics (bronze)

ANDERSON Luís de Abreu Oliveira8

Former clubs: Grêmio Porto Alegre, FC Porto

FORWARD 24.10.1985 ENGLISH 176 CM / 86 KG

• Born in Liverpool; Everton youth scheme; 17 senior goals in 77 games; debut at 16• Joined in Aug 2004; hat-trick on debut in 6-2 win v Fenerbahçe (UCL) 28.09.04• Won League Cup 2006, 2010 and League title 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011• UCL and club world titles 2008; 62 UCL app/24 goals; scored v Barça in 2011-final • 284 PL games, 117 goals; Player/PFA Player of Year in 2010 • 70 caps/26 goals 2003-11; 4/4 at EURO 2004; 4/0 at 2006, 2010 World Cups

Wayne ROONEY10

Former clubs: Everton FC

MIDFIELDER/FORWARD 29.11.1973 WELSH 179 CM / 72 KG

• Debut v Everton 02.03.91; record 12 league titles; 21 honours in total• Broke Bobby Charlton’s club record of 758 games in 2008 UCL final v Chelsea• Scored what proved to be winning penalty in shoot-out; since passed 850 games • 26 goals in 126 UCL games in 16 seasons; won in 1999, 2008; Super Cup 1991 • Scored in 15 of 16 campaigns; 2 on debut v Göteborg (4-2) in Sept 1994 • 64 caps (12 goals) 1991-07; debut at 17; retired in June 2007

Ryan GIGGS11

Former clubs: None

FORWARD 30.01.1981 BULGARIAN 188 CM / 79 KG

• Signed 10 minutes before 2008 deadline; 47 senior goals in first 3 campaigns • 4 UCL goals - back-to-back ‘doubles’ v Aalborg, Celtic in 2008-09• 48 UCL career games, 11 goals; sub in 2002 final in Glasgow, 2009 final in Rome • 32 UEFA club goals - 5 for CSKA Sofia v Constructorul (8-0) in 2000-01• 162 league goals: 25 at CSKA, 69 at Leverkusen, 27 at Tottenham, 41 at United• 78 caps, 48 goals; retired from national side in May 2010; 3/0 at EURO 2004

Dimitar BERBATOV9

Former clubs: PFC CSKA Sofia, Bayer 04 Leverkusen, Tottenham Hotspur FC


• Joined from Fulham in 2010; new 5-year deal (2016) in July 2011• League title; 9 UCL ties, 0 goals (on bench for final v Barça) in first season • 2 years with Fulham; debut as sub in home loss to Everton on 24.05.09• 18 more games in 2009-10; 12 League, 1 FA Cup, 1 League Cup, 4 UEL• Started UEL games v CSKA Sofia, Basel; not in squad for final v Atlético • Capped at U-20, 3 games/270 mins at UEFA Under-21 finals in 2011

Chris SMALLING12

Former clubs: Maidstone United FC, Fulham FC

MIDFIELDER 25.02.1981 SOUTH KOREAN 177 CM / 74 KG

• Signed in 2005; debut in UCL qualifier v Debrecen; league debut v Everton • Won 4 League titles, 3 League Cups; 1 World club title• Not in squad for Moscow final; replaced during defeat in Rome; full 90 at Wembley• 50 UCL career ties, 4 goals; scored in semi-finals; for PSV v Milan in 2004-05 • For United v Arsenal in 08/09; v Milan in 09/10, v Chelsea in 10/11 • 100 caps (13 goals); in squad at 2002 (7/1), 2006 (3/1), 2010 (4/1) World Cups

Ji-Sung PARK13

Former clubs: Kyoto Purple Sanga, PSV Eindhoven

FORWARD 01.06.1988 MEXICAN 175 CM / 71 KG

• Joined in July 2010; signed a 4-year contract to 2014; often known as “Chicharito”• 45 senior games, 20 goals; goal on debut v Chelsea (3-1) in Community Shield • 9 UCL ties, 4 goals - Valencia, Marseille (2) & Chelsea • From a footballing family; father, grandfather both represented Mexico at WC• Ddebut v Colombia on 30.09.09; 4 games, 2 goals v France, Argentina in S. Africa • Gold Cup winner in 2011; 6 games, 7 goals with hat-trick v El Salvador (5-0)

Javier HERNÁNDEZ Balcázar14

Former clubs: Deportivo Guadalajara


• Signed in Jan 2006; 4 League titles; 3 League Cups; 1 UCL/World Club in 2008• Played all 120 mins v Chelsea in Moscow; sent-off in World final v Quito (1-0)• Full 90s in both finals v Barcelona; skipper at Wembley 2011 • 42 UCL ties, 2 goals; scored v Benfica (3-1) in 2006-07, Inter (2-0) in 2008-09 • Euro debut for Crvena Zvezda in UCL qualifier v Omonia Nicosia 2001/02 • 1st of 54 caps (2 goals) v Italy on 12.10.2002; unused at 2006 WC; 3 app. in 2010

Nemanja VIDIĆ15

Former clubs: FK Subotica, FK Crvena Zvezda, FC Spartak Moskva


• Signed in August 2006; given Roy Keane’s squad number • 4 League titles (2007, 2008, 2009, 2011); 150 PL games, 12 goals • 52 UCL games, 3 goals (2 in 7-1 v Roma 10.04.07); winner 2008; runner-up 09 & 11 • Played minor role in West Ham’s successful Intertoto campaign, 1999 • 22 senior caps; 1 v Ecuador at 2006 World Cup; none at 2010 finals

Michael CARRICK16

Former clubs: West Ham United FC, Swindon Town FC, Birmingham City FC, West Ham United FC, Tottenham Hotspur FC

MIDFIELDER 17.11.1986 PORTUGUESE 177 CM / 70 KG

• Signed with Anderson in May 2007; contract until 2014 • 44 UCL career games, 4 goals; winner in 2008; on bench 2009, playing sub 2011• Sub v Chelsea in 2008 final; played last 19 mins of extra-time; scored in shoot-out • 38 UCL games, 3 goals for United; 6/1 for SCP• Youth, Under-21, senior caps; 3 games/136 mins at EURO 2008 • Withdrew from 2010 World Cup squad due to shoulder injury on eve of the finals

Luís Carlos Almeida da Cunha ‘NANI’17

Former clubs: Sporting Clube de Portugal


FORWARD 26.11.1990 ENGLISH 185 CM / 73 KG

• Product of academy; contract until 2013; one cap v Ghana on 29.03.2011• League Cup winner 2009; 26 PL games, 6 goals• Loaned out to Preston (Jan-Mar 2010); Sunderland (2010-11)• 2 UCL group games for United, v Beşiktaş, Wolfsburg in 2009-10• Runner-up at 2009 UEFA Under-19 finals; 5 games, 2 goals v Slovenia (7-1)• All 3 games/270 mins, 2 goals v Spain, Czech Rep at UEFA U-21 finals 2011

Danny WELBECK19

Former clubs: Preston North End FC, Sunderland AFC

DEFENDER 09.07.1990 BRAZILIAN 172 CM / 70 KG

• Spotted playing for Fluminense junior side in Hong Kong in 2005• Operates at left-back; twin brother Rafael is right-back; contract until 2014 • First senior games v Tottenham (4th rd), Everton (semi-final) in FA Cup 2009• 38 senior games, 2 goals v Wigan (Premier) & Arsenal (FA Cup) • Above includes 9 UCL ties; started/replaced v Barcelona at Wembley in 2011 • Brazil’s leading scorer/skipper at 2007 World Under-17 finals in South Korea

FABIO da Silva20

Former clubs: Fluminense FC


• Spotted along with twin brother in Hong Kong in 2005; contract until 2013• League debut in 1-1 v Newcastle on 17.08.08; league title in 2008-09, 2010-11• 15 UCL games; on bench for final v Barça in Rome; not in squad for Wembley game • Sent-off v Bayern Munich in quarter-final, 2nd leg, on 07.04.10• Started Club World Cup final win v LDU Quito (1-0) in Dec 2008• Capped at Youth level

RAFAEL da Silva21



• Signed 5-year contract in June 2011; left-sided attacking midfielder • Product of Watford youth system; 110 games, 22 goals over 4½ seasons• Joined Aston Villa in Jan 2007; 190 games, 38 goals over 4½ seasons• 49 league career goals; in Villa squad beaten by Man U in 2010 League Cup final • Capped at Under-21; 15 full caps, 2 goals; debut v Austria in Nov 2007• Scored v Denmark (2-1), Switzerland (2-2) during 2010-11

Ashley YOUNG18

Former clubs: Watford FC, Aston Villa FC


• Product of the youth system; signed pro in 2007• Since loaned out to 3 sides • Watford’s Player of the Season for 2009-10; 11 league goals in Championship • Serious knee ligament injury (v West Brom) at the end of 2009-10• Capped at Under-20, Under-21 level; 2 games at UEFA Under-21 finals in 2011

Tom CLEVERLEY23

Former clubs: Leicester City FC, Watford FC, Wigan Athletic FC

MIDFIELDER 04.08.1985 ECUADORIAN 178 CM / 78 KG

• Joined in summer 2009; 3 seasons at Wigan; 89 senior games, 7 goals • 16 UCL games, 3 goals; 2 v CSKA (1-0 / 86th minute and 3-3 / 92nd min equaliser) • Also scored v Schalke (4-1) in semi-final in May 2011; booked in final v Barça • Just 2 Liga games for Villarreal v Cádiz (77 mins), Espanyol (17) in 2005-06• Joined Huelva on loan in Jan 2006; 12 games, 0 goals as club won Div 2 title• 4 games/316 mins at 2006 World Cup - reached last-16

Luis Antonio VALENCIA25

Former clubs: Nacional, Villarreal CF, RC Recreativo de Huelva, Wigan Athletic FC

MIDFIELDER 25.10.1987 IRISH 184 CM / 85 KG

• From youth academy; senior debut as sub v Barnet in League Cup on 26.10.05 • League debut v Stoke (5-0) 15.11.08; League Cup winner in 2009, 2010 • 9 UCL games, 2 goals v Bayern (3-2) on 07.04.10, Schalke (4-1) on 04.05.11 • Loaned to Wolves in 2007-08; 21 games in Championship, 1 goal• Capped by Ireland at Youth and Under-21 levels • First of 16 senior caps v Denmark (4-0), Slovakia (2-2) in 2007

Darron GIBSON28

Former clubs: Royal Antwerp, Wolverhampton Wanderers FC

GOALKEEPER 20.03.1982 POLISH 189 CM / 94 KG

• Joined Hertha as youth player; no league games in 3 seasons in Berlin • Moved to England in 2004; 31 league games for WBA • Joined United on loan just before UCL deadline at end of August 2006• Signed permanent deal in summer 2007; 5 UCL games (325 mins) in 2007-08 • 2 more games in 2008-09, 09-10 & 10-11; sub in Moscow, Rome, Wembley finals• Under-21, senior caps; unused sub at 2006 World Cup; not at EURO 2008

Tomasz KUSZCZAK29

Former clubs: Hertha BSC Berlin, West Bromwich Albion FC

MIDFIELDER 01.02.1984 SCOTTISH 184 CM / 73 KG

• Turned pro in Feb 2001 after coming through youth ranks; contract to 2015 • 53 UCL games, 2 goals (4-0 win v Milan and 3-0 win v Bursaspor in 2010• Sub in 2008, 2011 finals; banned for 2009 final after red card v Arsenal in semi• Featured as sub in Club World Cup final win v Quito; scored in semi v Gamba Osaka • Also won all 3 domestic trophies including hat-trick of League titles• First of 53 caps (4 goals) v Norway (0-0) in Oslo on 20.08.03; Scotland captain

Darren FLETCHER24

Former clubs: None

GOALKEEPER 13.04.1984 DANISH 193 CM / 87 KG

• Joined in Jan 2011; signed a 3½ year deal (2014)• Out for 6 weeks after a knee operation in March• Started 2 FA Cup ties v Southampton (2-1), Crawley Town (1-0)• 4 UEL career games - 2 for Odense, 2 for Ålesunds FK • Capped at Under-19, Under-20; senior debut v Iceland (1-0) in Sep 2010

Anders LINDEGAARD34

Former clubs: Odense BK, Kolding FC, Ålesunds FK



Manchester United FC 38 23 11 4 78-37 80Chelsea FC 38 21 8 9 69-33 71Manchester City FC 38 21 8 9 60-33 71Arsenal FC 38 19 11 8 72-43 68Tottenham Hotspur FC 38 16 14 8 55-46 62Liverpool FC 38 17 7 14 59-44 58Everton FC 38 13 15 10 51-45 54Fulham FC 38 11 16 11 49-43 49Aston Villa FC 38 12 12 14 48-59 48Sunderland AFC 38 12 11 15 45-56 47West Bromwich Albion FC 38 12 11 15 56-71 47Newcastle United FC 38 11 13 14 56-57 46Stoke City FC 38 13 7 18 46-48 46Bolton Wanderers FC 38 12 10 16 52-56 46Blackburn Rovers FC 38 11 10 17 46-59 43Wigan Athletic FC 38 9 15 14 40-61 42Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 38 11 7 20 46-66 40Birmingham City FC 38 8 15 15 37-58 39Blackpool FC 38 10 9 19 55-78 39West Ham United FC 38 7 12 19 43-70 33

Promoted: Queens Park Rangers FC, Norwich City FC, Swansea City FCPlay-off: Swansea City – Reading FC 4-2Relegated: Birmingham City FC, Blackpool FC, West Ham UnitedTop scorers: Dimitar Berbatov (Manchester United FC) 20

Carlos Tévez (Manchester City FC) 20Cup Final: Manchester City FC – Stoke City FC 1-0League Cup Final: Birmingham City FC – Arsenal FC 2-1Community Shield: Manchester United FC – Manchester City FC 3-2

13.08.11 (A) West Bromwich Albion FC 10.03.12 (H)20.08.11 (H) Tottenham Hotspur FC 03.03.12 (A)27.08.11 (H) Arsenal FC 21.01.12 (A)10.09.11 (A) Bolton Wanderers FC 14.01.12 (H)17.09.11 (H) Chelsea FC 04.02.12 (A)24.09.11 (A) Stoke City FC 31.01.12 (H)01.10.11 (H) Norwich City FC 25.02.12 (A)15.10.11 (A) Liverpool FC 11.02.12 (H)22.10.11 (H) Manchester City FC 28.04.12 (A)29.10.11 (A) Everton FC 21.04.12 (H)05.11.11 (H) Sunderland AFC 13.05.12 (A)19.11.11 (A) Swansea City FC 05.01.12 (H)26.11.11 (H) Newcastle United FC 02.01.12 (A)03.12.11 (A) Aston Villa FC 14.04.12 (H)10.12.11 (H) Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 17.03.12 (A)17.12.11 (A) Queens Park Rangers FC 14.01.12 (H)21.12.11 (A) Fulham FC 24.03.12 (H)26.12.11 (H) Wigan Athletic FC 09.04.12 (A)31.12.11 (H) Blackburn Rovers FC 31.03.12 (A)


AC MilanUEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE | SEASON 2011/12 | GROUP H

CLUB HONOURS

National Championship (18)1901, 1906, 1907, 1951, 1955, 1957, 1959,1962, 1968, 1979, 1988, 1992, 1993, 1994,1996, 1999, 2004, 2011

National Cup (5)1967, 1972, 1973, 1977, 2003

National Super Cup (5)1988, 1992, 1993, 1994, 2005

European Champion Clubs’ Cup / UEFA Champions League (7)1963, 1969, 1989, 1990, 1994, 2003, 2007

European Cup Winners’ Cup (2)1968, 1973

UEFA Super Cup (5)1989, 1990, 1994, 2003, 2007

European / South American Cup (3)1969, 1989, 1990

FIFA World Club Cup (1)2007

Mitropa Cup (1)1982

Latin Cup (2)1951, 1956

Founded: 16.12.1899Address: Via F. Turati 3

IT-20121 MilanoItaly

Telephone: ++39 02 622 81Telefax: ++39 02 659 8876E-mail: [email protected]: www.acmilan.com



(2-1 v Juventus on 15.10.1995)


GENERAL INFORMATION

Most Appearances: Paolo Maldini - 902 games / 33 goals (648 / 29 in Serie A)

Most Goals: Gunnar Nordahl - 221 in 268 matches (210 / 257 in Serie A)

STADIUM – GIUSEPPE MEAZZA

VICE-PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Adriano GALLIANI

Date of Birth:30.07.1944 in MonzaDate of Election:March 1986

CLUB RECORDS

HEAD COACH – Massimiliano ALLEGRI

Date of Birth: 11.08.1967 in LivornoNationality: ItalianPlayer: UC Cuoiopelli (1984-85) AS Livorno Calcio (1985-88)

AC Pisa 1909 (1988-89) AS Livorno Calcio (1989-90) AC Pavia (1990-91) Pescara Calcio (1991-93) CagliariCalcio (1993-95) Perugia Calcio (1995-97) Calcio Padova (1997) SSC Napoli (1997-98) Pescara Calcio(1998-2000) AC Pistoiese (2000-01) Aglianese Calcio(2001-03)101 appearances and 19 goals in Serie A4 appearances in UEFA Club Competitions

Coach: Aglianese Calcio (2003-04) Spal 1907 Ferrara (2004-05)US Grosseto FC (2005-06) US Sassuolo Calcio (2007-08)Cagliari Calcio (2008-10) AC Milan (since 25.06.2010)Italian Championship Winner 2011Manager of the Year in Italy 2008, 2009

Sports Director: Ariedo BraidaOrganisational Director: Umberto Gandini Team Manager: Vittorio MentanaCommunications Manager: Giuseppe SapienzaPress Officer: Riccardo ColiTeam Captain: Massimo Ambrosini

Supporters Clubs: 998(9 million supporters)

Other sports: None


• Started in futsal; scored in 1st Div debut on 26.11.2006 v Palmeiras (4-1) at 17• Signed in 2007-08 after shining in 2007 South American Under-20 finals• Serie A debut 13.01.2008 v Napoli; Euro debut 20.02.2008 v Arsenal (0-0)• Started 2011-12 with 50 goals in 102 Serie A games; 14 in 25 last season• 5 UCL games (340 mins) last season; no goals; 4/2 at Copa América• 1st of 17 caps on 26.03.2008 v Sweden; not selected for 2010 World Cup

Alexandre Rodrigues Da Silva ‘PATO’7

Former clubs: SC Internacional

GOALKEEPER 02.04.1982 ITALIAN 190 CM / 90 KG

• Left Roma in 2001; 2 years in Serie C1 + B with Livorno (36 games)• Serie A debut Lecce’s 4-1 defeat by Lazio on 31.08.2003• 1 cup game for Parma + Euro debut (3-0 defeat at Gençlerbirligi) on 03.03.2004• Returned to Livorno 2004-08 (130 games); 34 + 30 for Palermo, Genoa• Joined Milan in summer 2010; 4 league, 3 UCL games last season• Played v Madrid, Ajax, Spurs

Marco AMELIA1

Former clubs: AS Roma, Livorno Calcio, US Lecce, Parma FC, US Città di Palermo, Genoa CFC


• 19 club honours in Holland, Spain, Germany, Italy; joined Milan in Jan 2011• Joined Bayern in 2006 after 1 year at Barça: 37/4, 3 titles: Liga, Supercopa, UCL • 13/0 for Bayern last season + 3/0 in UCL; then 14/0 for Milan; totals 70 in UCL• 133/11 in BL; Bayern’s first non-German captain; national team captain• Dutch Footballer of Year in 2001, 2005; Bert van Marwijk’s son-in-law• 63 caps, 10 goals; 3 games at 2006 World Cup; 7 at 2010 WC (silver)

Mark VAN BOMMEL4

Former clubs: RKVV Maasbracht, Fortuna Sittard, PSV Eindhoven, FC Barcelona, FC Bayern München

DEFENDER 16.04.1985 NIGERIAN 183 CM / 77 KG

• Born in Lagos; educated at OM; Div 1 debut at home to Lens on 12.03.05• Euro debut in 2005-06 with 9 UEFA Cup games; 5 (388mins) in UCL last season• 191 Ligue 1 games, 17 goals in 7 seasons at OM; 30/4 last season• Champion at 2005 World Youth Cup; Bronze Ball behind Mikel, Messi• CAF Young Player of Year 2006; joined Milan in summer• 48 senior caps; 2 games (130mins) at 2010 World Cup finals

TAYE Ismaila Taiwo2

Former clubs: Gabros, Lobi Stars Makurdi, Olympique de Marseille


• Product of Auxerre academy; Div 1 debut v Troyes on 18.11.1999• 133 league games, 7 goals, before move to Roma (183/10) in 2004• Serie A debut 1-0 v Fiorentina on 12.09.04; joined Milan in summer• Euro debut for AJA at Stabæk on 01.07.2000; 6/1 in 2010-11 UCL• 1st of 22 caps in 4-0 in Malta on 16.10.02; Confederations winner 2003• Last cap was 0-0 v Croatia on 29.03.2011

Philippe MEXÈS5

Former clubs: AJ Auxerre, AS Roma


DEFENDER 19.03.1976 ITALIAN 187 CM / 79 KG

• Signed in 2002 after 10 years, 193 games at Lazio; debut v Udinese on 13.03.1994• Euro debut was Lazio’s 2-1 defeat v Omonia in Nicosia on 26.09.95• Started 2011-12 with 400 Serie A games, 4 goals (207/6 for Milan)• 20 on all-time UCL list; 92 games since 1999; 2007 final was 50th• 7 x 90mins last season; UEFA U-21 title in 1996; World Cup winner 2006 • 3 games at 1998, 2002, 2006 WC; 5 at EURO 2000; in Team of Tournament

Alessandro NESTA13

Former clubs: S.S. Lazio

MIDFIELDER 07.07.1984 ITALIAN 185 CM / 74 KG

• Serie A debut at 18 (Roma 3 Torino 1) on 10.05.03; only game that season• 41/4 on loan to Serie B Triestina (2003-04); 101/9 back at Roma till 2009• Only 18 Premier games for Liverpool; 33/2 on loan to Juve last season• All 4 games, 2 goals, in UEFA’s Team of Tournament at 2007 Under-21 finals• 1st of 17 caps (3 goals) on 15.11.2006 v Turkey; 2 (v France, Spain) at EURO 2008

Alberto AQUILANI18

Former clubs: AS Roma, US Triestina, AS Roma, Liverpool FC, Juventus

FORWARD 03.10.1981 SWEDISH 195 CM / 95 KG

• Bosnian parentage; joined Ajax in 2001; 71 league games, 32 goals• Joined Juve in 2004; Inter in 2006; Barça in 2009; Milan in August 2010• 4 goals in 8 UCL games last season took total to 23 in 78; 14/29 in Serie A• Top scorer with 15 in 27 Serie A games in 06-07; 17/26 in 07-08; 25/35 in 08-09• At 2002, 2006 WC (3 games in Germany), EURO 2004 (scored v Bulgaria, Italy)• 2 goals in 3 games at EURO 2008; goal v Greece

ZLATAN Ibrahimovic11

Former clubs: FBK Balkan, BK Flagg, Malmö FF, AFC Ajax, Juventus, FC Internazionale Milano, FC Barcelona


• Started at Perugia in 1995: 10 games in Serie A, B; at Rangers 1997-98• Euro debut in 1997 UEFA Cup for Rangers v Strasbourg, scored in 2nd leg defeat• Back in Nov 1998; joined in 1999; 362 Serie A games, 9 goals (329/9 for Milan)• Won league in Scotland, Italy; 2 UCL titles (2003, 2007); 3 finals• 1 goal (v Sparta Praha 2003-04) in 79 UCL games in past 10 seasons• 2006 world champion; 6 games; only 1st 45 mins v Slovaks in 2010 finals

Gennaro Ivan GATTUSO8

Former clubs: AC Perugia, Rangers FC, Salernitana Calcio


• First to win UCL with 3 clubs: Ajax (1995), Madrid (1998), Milan (2003, 2007)• Joined Inter in 1999-00; crossed city in 2002; totals 378 Serie A games, 54 goals• 5th on all-time UCL list: 117 games; 11/0 for Ajax, 25/3 for Madrid, 81/8 for Milan • Euro debut was Ajax 2 Guimarães 1 on 04.11.1992; 8 games last season• 282 Serie A games, 45 goals (395 in all competitions = record for foreigner)• 87 caps (11 goals); 4 at EURO 96, 2004; 2 at EURO 2000; 4 at 1998 World Cup

Clarence SEEDORF10

Former clubs: AFC Ajax, UC Sampdoria, Real Madrid CF, FC Internazionale Milano


• Joined Como at 17; Serie A debut in Bari on 31.08.1997 v Parma (0-2)• 59 games/6 goals at Bari; 217/7 in 7 seasons at Juve; joined Barça 2006• Signed in 2008 after 58/3 in 2 years; 73/1 since then (15/0 last season)• Euro debut Ceahlaul 1 Juve 1 on 18.07.99; totals 68 in UCL (5 last season)• 1st of 98 caps on 10.02.99 v Norway; 3 games at EURO 2004; 4 at EURO 2008• 6 in 2006 World Cup win; played all 3 (270mins) at 2010 finals

Gianluca ZAMBROTTA19

Former clubs: Calcio Como 1907, AS Bari, Juventus, FC Barcelona


• Started as Milan youth; returned in 2009; 29 Serie A games last season• UCL debut on 09.12.2003 v Celta de Vigo (1-2) before debut in Serie A• Loan to Napoli in 2004 (32/2); Piacenza 2005 (13/0); Modena 2006 (38/1) • Serie A debut at Empoli on 01.09.2007 v Inter (0-2); 24 games/1 goal• 25/1 at Torino in 2008-09; 6 UCL games (4 starts) last season• 19 Under-21 games 2006-2009; 4 (1 start) at 2009 finals

Ignazio ABATE20

Former clubs: SSC Napoli, Piacenza Calcio, Modena FC 1912, Empoli FC, Torino FC


• Born in Naples; Serie A debut at 21 with Messina after Serie B at 4 clubs• Back to B (37/5) with Piacenza; then 32/0 in A for Juve (2007-08)• 106/6 for Palermo in last 3 seasons; signed just before transfer deadline• All 4 games alongside Aquilani at 2007 Under-21 finals; at 2008 Olympics• 1st of 6 caps on 17.20.2007 in 2-0 v South Africa in Siena

Antonio NOCERINO22

Former clubs: US Avellino, US Catanzaro, Genoa CSC, Crotone FC,Messina Peloro FC, Piacenza FC, Juventus, US Città di Palermo


• At club since 1995, but loaned to Vicenza in 1997-98 (27 games, 1 goal)• Euro debut 16 years ago: 4-0 v Zaglebie Lubin on 12.09.95• 329 Serie A games, 29 goals; 302/28 in 15 seasons at Milan; 18/1 in 2010-11• 87th min sub in 2003 UCL win; played the full 90 in Athens in 2007• 72 UCL games (1 goal) in 11 seasons; 4 (186mins) in injury-hit 2010-11• 1st of 35 caps on 28.04.1999 v Croatia; 3 at EURO 2000; 2 at EURO 2008

Massimo AMBROSINI23

Former clubs: AC Cesena, Vicenza Calcio


• Joined in 2006 after 8 years with Brescia (55/0), Parma (115/1) • Serie A debut Brescia v Udinese 01.10.00; 257 games since; 16/0 in 2009-10• Euro debut Chmel Blsany 1 Brescia 2 on 25.07.2001• 6 games/419 minutes in 2006-07 UCL success; 3/0 last season• 34 caps at Under-21/Olympic level; full debut v Morocco on 05.09.2001• UEFA Under-21 champion; bronze medal at Athens Olympics 2004

Daniele BONERA25

Former clubs: Brescia Calcio, Parma FC



• Started in 3rd Div in 2003; 1st Div debut on 21.04.2004 at Juventude• Moved to Europe in summer 2004; 1 game for Porto, Dynamo due to injuries• Back in Brazil in 2006; won Brazilian Cup (2007); 81 games in 3 seasons• Signed in 2009; 33/2 in 2009-10 Serie A; 33/1 last season• UCL debut in Marseille on 15.09.09; 6 games (full 90 mins) last season• Bronze at 2008 Olympics; sub at 2010 WC; 4 games at 2011 Copa América

THIAGO Emiliano Da SILVA33

Former clubs: RS Futebol, EC Juventude, FC Porto, FC Dynamo Moskva, Fluminense FC

MIDFIELDER 06.03.1987 GERMAN/GHANAIAN 183 CM / 75 KG

• Signed on loan in summer 2010; 26 league, 7 UCL (2 starts) games in 2010-11• Born in Wedding suburb of Berlin; joined Hertha at 7; senior debut at 18• Joined Spurs in 2007 after 42 Bundesliga games; only 14 in Premier• Loaned to Dortmund (10) in 2009; 22/3 for Portsmouth in 2009-10• Capped by Germany at all age levels; then opted to switch to Ghana• 5/1 (v USA) at 2010 World Cup; v Germany, brother Jerome was opponent

Kevin-Prince BOATENG27

Former clubs: Hertha BSC Berlin, Tottenham Hotspur FC, BV Borussia Dortmund, Portsmouth FC


• Born in Rome; started at Lazio in 1991 but no games in 3 seasons• After 5 years in lower leagues, Serie A debut on 29.08.1999; Piacenza v Roma (!)• 32 games that season; relegated; joined ASM in 2001 after 1 year in Serie B• 203 Ligue 1 games in 8 seasons; played 2004 UCL final v Porto• Joined Milan in summer 2009; unused in 2009-10; 1 game last season• 1st of 3 caps on 30.03.2005 v Iceland

Flavio ROMA30

Former clubs: S.S. Lazio, AC Mantova, SSC Venezia, US Fiorenzuola, US Foggia, AC Chievo Verona, Piacenza Calcio, AS Monaco FC


• Signed in 1998 from Serie B Monza; debut 2-1 v Perugia on 17.01.99• Loaned to Juve in 2005 (19 games), Torino in 2006 (36), Atlético in 2007 (21)• Returned to Milan in 2008; 72 games since, 35 last season; 6 in UCL• 237 Serie A games, 182 for Milan; Euro debut v Chelsea (a) on 15.09.99• 16 Under-21 games for Italy; 1st of 4 caps on 30.04.2003 v Switzerland (2-1)

Christian ABBIATI32

Former clubs: AC Monza 1912, Borgosesia Calcio, Juventus, Torino FC, Club Atlético de Madrid

DEFENDER/MIDFIELDER 16.06.1986 DUTCH 176 CM / 68 KG

• Left-back or, more recently, left-side midfielder born in Amsterdam• Debut 4-2 v AZ on 10.04.2005; 172/17 in 5½ seasons at Ajax• UEFA debut in 3-1 defeat by Auxerre in UEFA Cup on 24.02.2005• 18/1 in league for Ajax last season + all 6 in UCL; joined Milan in Jan (9/0)• 5 games in 2006 European U-21 win; in UEFA’s Team of Tournament• 1st of 14 senior caps on 16.08.2006 v Ireland; not at 2010 World Cup

Urby EMANUELSON28

Former clubs: AFC Ajax


• Started in Milan youth teams; loaned to Prato in 2001; 26 games in Serie C1• Loaned to Ancona 2002 (17/1); Serie A debut at Samp 13.12.2003 v Perugia (3-3)• Loan to Modena in 2004 (15/1); Pescara in Jan 2005 (22/3); Arezzo in 2005 (39/3)• Back in Serie A with Siena in 2006 (32/3), Empoli in 2007 (32/0)• Returned in 2008; 22 Serie A games in each of last 2 seasons; 6 in 2010-11 UCL

Luca ANTONINI77

Former clubs: AC Prato, AC Ancona, UC Sampdoria, Modena FC 1912, Pescara Calcio, AC Arezzo, AC Siena, Empoli FC


• Joined Madrid in 2005 after 21 goals in 37 games for Santos in 2004• 101/25 goals for Real; joined City in 2008; top scorer in 2008-09 with 31/14• 10/0 in 2009-10; loaned to Santos (14/5) in Jan; joined Milan in August 2010• 34/14 in Serie A last season; 7/0 in UCL; 3/0 at 2011 Copa América• 5/2 in 2005 Confederations win; top scorer (6) in 2007 Copa América win• 4 games (140 mins) at 2006 World Cup; 4/2 (v Chile, Dutch) in 2010

Robson De Souza ‘ROBINHO’70

Former clubs: Santos FC, Real Madrid CF, Manchester City FC

DEFENDER 13.01.1976 COLOMBIAN 186 CM / 83 KG

• Left Cali for Argentina in 1999; 75 games, 6 goals, for River• Joined Nantes in Jan 2002; Euro debut on 20 Feb in 1-1 at home to Man Utd• Joined PSG in 2004 after 73 Ligue 1 games, 2 goals; 115/8 at PSG• Arrived in Verona in 2008; 63/1 in Serie A before move to Milan in 2010• 13 Serie A games last season; 2 (v Ajax, Spurs) in UCL• 82 caps; debut 1999; Copa América winner in 2001; all 4 games in 2011

Mario Alberto YEPES76

Former clubs: CD Cortulúa, Deportivo Cali, CA River Plate, FC Nantes Atlantique, Paris Saint-Germain FC, AC Chievo Verona


• Born in Bari; 48 Serie A games, 6 goals for hometown club 1999-2001• Then 118/37 for Roma 2001-05; 19/2 for Madrid 2005-07; then back to Italy• 96/35 for Sampdoria; only 7/4 last season after dispute; joined Milan in summer• Euro debut for Roma 1-2 v Madrid on 11.09.2001• 1st of 24 caps 6 goals) on 12.11.2003 v Poland; recalled by Prandelli in 2010• 2 games at EURO 2004; 4 (213mins) in 2008; not at 2006, 2010 WC

Antonio CASSANO99

Former clubs: AS Bari, AS Roma, Real Madrid CF, UC Sampdoria



AC Milan 38 24 10 4 65-24 82FC Internazionale Milano 38 23 7 8 69-42 76SSC Napoli 38 21 7 10 59-39 70Udinese Calcio 38 20 6 12 65-43 66S.S. Lazio 38 20 6 12 55-39 66AS Roma 38 18 9 11 59-52 63Juventus 38 15 13 10 57-47 58US Città di Palermo 38 17 5 16 58-63 56ACF Fiorentina 38 12 15 11 49-44 51Genoa CFC 38 14 9 15 45-47 51AC Chievo Verona 38 11 13 14 38-40 46Parma FC 38 11 13 14 39-47 46Calcio Catania 38 12 10 16 40-52 46Cagliari Calcio 38 12 9 17 44-51 45Bologna FC 38 11 12 15 35-52 45AC Cesena 38 11 10 17 38-50 43USLecce 38 11 8 19 46-66 41UC Sampdoria 38 8 12 18 33-49 36Brescia Calcio 38 7 11 20 34-52 32AS Bari 38 5 9 24 27-56 24

Promoted: Atalanta BC, AC Siena, Novaro CalcioRelegated: UC Sampdoria, Brescia Calcio, AS BariPlay-off: Novara Calcio – Calcio Padova 0-0, 2-0Top scorer: Antonio Di Natale (Udinese Calcio) 28Cup Final: FC Internazionale Milano – US Città di Palermo 3-1Super Cup: AC Milan – FC Internazionale Milano 2-1

27.08.11 (A) Cagliari Calcio 29.01.12 (H)10.09.11 (H) S.S. Lazio 01.02.12 (A)18.09.11 (A) SSC Napoli 05.02.12 (H)21.09.11 (H) Udinese Calcio 12.02.12 (A)25.09.11 (H) AC Cesena 19.02.12 (A)02.10.11 (A) Juventus 26.02.12 (H)16.10.11 (H) US Città di Palermo 04.03.12 (A)23.10.11 (A) US Lecce 11.03.12 (H)26.10.11 (H) Parma FC 18.03.12 (A)29.10.11 (A) AS Roma 25.03.12 (H)06.11.11 (H) Calcio Catania 01.04.12 (A)20.11.11 (A) ACF Fiorentina 07.04.12 (H)27.11.11 (H) AC Chievo 11.04.12 (A)03.12.11 (A) Genoa CFC 15.04.12 (H)11.12.11 (A) Bologna FC 22.04.12 (H)18.12.11 (H) AC Siena 29.04.12 (A)08.01.12 (A) Atalanta BC 02.05.12 (H)15.01.12 (H) FC Internazionale Milano 06.05.12 (A)22.01.12 (A) Novara Calcio 13.05.12 (H)


Olympique LyonnaisUEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE | SEASON 2011/12 | GROUP D

CLUB HONOURS

National Championship (7)2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008

National Cup (4)1964, 1967, 1973, 2008

National League Cup (1)2001

National Super Cup (8)1973, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007,2008

Founded: 03.08.1950Address: 350 Avenue Jean Jaurès

FR-69361 Lyon Cedex 07France

Telephone: ++33 4 26 29 67 00Telefax: ++33 4 78 72 03 99E-mail: [email protected]: www.olweb.fr


Ground Capacity: 40,500 (all-seated)Floodlight: 1,800 luxRecord Attendance: 48,552 (1-1 v

AS Saint-Etienne on 09.09.1980); New configuration: 40,476 (1-0 v FC Dynamo Kyiv on 01.11.2006)


GENERAL INFORMATION

Most Appearances:Serge Chiesa - 541 (1969-83)

Most Goals:Fleury Di Nallo - 220 (1960-75)

STADIUM – STADE DE GERLAND

PRESIDENT

Jean-Michel AULASDate of Birth:22.03.1949in l’Arbresle (Rhône)Date of Election:15.06.1987

CLUB RECORDS

HEAD COACH – Rémi GARDE

Date of Birth: 03.04.1966 in l’ArbresleNationality: FrenchPlayer: Olympique Lyonnais (1984-93) RC Strasbourg (1993-96)

Arsenal FC (1996-99)English Championship Winner 1998English Cup Winner 19986 appearances for France

Coach: Olympique Lyonnais (Assistant coach 2005-07 / Head Coach since 22.06.2011)

General Secretary: Olivier BlancMedia Director: Olivier BlancPress Officer: Pierre BideauTeam Captain: Cris

Supporters Clubs: 9(20,000 members)

Other sports: None


• 72 Ligue 1 games for home-town Nice in 2005-08 • Signed for OL in summer 2008 after Coupet’s departure• 108 Ligue 1 games in 3 seasons at OL (37 last season); 28 UCL games• 1st of 22 caps on 19.11.2008 in friendly v Uruguay• Played all 3 games at 2010 World Cup, conceding 4 goals• Goalkeeper of the Year in France 2009, 2010

Hugo LLORIS1

Former clubs: OGC Nice


• Joined in 2005; pro contract in 2008 after 13 games in CFA 2007-08• Ligue 1 debut on 29.10.2008 v Sochaux; played 7 games that season• UCL debut in Dec. 2008 with first 64 mins of MD6 game v FC Bayern (2-3)• 3 games (v Liverpool, Fiorentina) 2009-10 season when Réveillère injured• 6 league appearances during 2009-10• Under-21 debut on 13.11.2008 v Denmark

Lamine GASSAMA2

Former clubs: None


• 26 games for Corinthians (1995-98); 84/9 goals in first spell with Cruzeiro • Moved to Germany in 2002; 2 league games, 0 goals; 4/0 in UCL• Returned to Brazil in 2003; played last 10 mins of 2004 Copa América final • Joined OL in 2004; 203 Ligue 1 games, 18 goals; 21/1 last season• 54 UCL games, 3 goals, in 7 seasons; scored on debut (2-2 v Man U on 15.09.04)• 7th season with OL; nicknamed ‘Le Policier’; 1st of 22 caps on 07.04.1999

Cristiano Marqués Gomes ‘CRIS’3

Former clubs: SC Corinthians, Cruzeiro EC, Bayer 04 Leverkusen

DEFENDER 05.07.1989 CROATIAN 188 CM / 84 KG

• Born in Zenica; D1 debut for Dinamo in 2005-06; only one game• Joined D2 Inter; 21 games in promotion run; 29 in D1 during 2007-08• Back at Dinamo in 2008; 35 games, 1 goal, before move to OL on 14.01.2010• 19 European appearances for Dinamo in 2008-10• 6 games, 1 goal, for OL in 2010-11; 36 Ligue 1 games; 28 last season • 1st of 8 caps on 08.10.2009 in 3-2 win v Qatar

Dejan LOVREN5

Former clubs: GNK Dinamo Zagreb, NK Inter Zapresić

DEFENDER 27.04.1988 BURKINA FASO 188 CM / 80 KG

• Arrived in France in 2006 after 37 games for EF Ouagadougou• Signed 5-year deal with OL on 13.08.2011• 131 appearances, 7 goals for Guingamp (2006-11)• 17 senior caps for Burkino Faso; played in 2010 Africa Cup of Nations• French Cup Winner with En Avant Guingamp in 2009

Bakary KONE4

Former clubs: CFTPK Abidjan, Etoile Filante Quagadougou, EA Guingamp



• Educated at the club’s football academy; second season in pro squad• 7 Ligue 1 appearances last season; still awaits UCL debut• Silver medallist at 2008 European Under-17 finals in Turkey• Started all 5 games; scored in 3-3 group-stage draw with winners Spain• Gold medal at 2010 Under-19 finals; 3 starts (on bench during final v Spain)• Finished 4th with France at the 2011 FIFA U-20 WC; played all 7 games; 3 assists

Clément GRENIER7

Former clubs: None


• Started career at Racing in 2003; scored 26 goals in 66 games in 3 seasons• Joined Porto in 2005; Portuguese top scorer in 2007-08; 24 goals in 27 games• Won 4 leagues, 2 Cups in 4 seasons at Porto• 106 games, 49 goals; 43/18 in UCL• Joined OL in June 2009; 60 Ligue 1 games in 2 seasons• 17 goals last season; 4/2 in UCL• 1st of 7 caps on 10.03.2005 v Mexico; not in 2010 World Cup squad

LISANDRO López9

Former clubs: Racing Club de Avellaneda, FC Porto


• Signed in January 2008 but officially started with OL in August 2008• 126 games, 21 goals, for Nice 2004-08; 67/9 in 3 seasons at OL• 8 Ligue 1 appearances last season; scored 2 goals after a long knee injury• No UCL games last season (compared to 9 in 2009-10); totals 17 in UCL• U-17 World Cup champion (6 games, 2 goals) in Finland in 2003• 1 cap - on 26.07.2010 v USA; injured after a few mintes

Honorato Campos EDERSON10

Former clubs: RS Futebol, Juventude, OGC Nice

MIDFIELDER 24.08.1982 SWEDISH 185 CM / 84 KG

• Signed in summer 2006 after 83 league games, 20 goals for Rennes• Debut in Toulouse on 10.01.04; totals 250 Ligue 1 matches/37 goals• 167 since joining OL; 33/3 last season• UCL: 6/1 in 2006-07; 8/1 in 07-08; 6/0 in 08-09; 11/1 in 09-10; 6/0 last season

• 1st of 78 caps (13 goals) on 01.02.2001 v Finland; 4 games at 2006 World Cup• In UEFA’s Europe XI charity match (Manchester, March 2007)• 2009 Swedish Midfielder of the Year Award

Kim KÄLLSTRÖM6

Former clubs: BK Häcken, Djurgårdens IF, Stade Rennais FC


• 159 Ligue 1 matches; 27 with OL (3 goals); champion with Bordeaux in 2008-09• 33 UCL games with AC Milan, Bordeaux and OL, 6 goals;• Won UCL and Super Cup with AC Milan in 2006-07 Season• Player of the Year in France in 2009; with OL since August 2010• 1st of 28 caps (4 goals) on 20.08.2008 v Sweden

Yoann GOURCUFF8

Former clubs: Stade Rennais FC, AC Milan, FC Girondins de Bordeaux


• Product of Rennes football academy; Div 1 debut in Bastia on 03.02.1998• Played 140 games before joining Valencia in mid-2002-03 campaign• 18 league, 6 UCL games for Valencia who didn’t exercise option to buy• Joined OL in 2003; 226 league games, 2 goals (v Lens 2003-04, Monaco 2007-08)• Played 35 Ligue 1 games last season; 8 in UCL; in total 65 UCL games • Silver at 2002 U-21 finals; 1st of 10 caps on 11.10.2003 v Israel; unused at 2010 WC

Anthony RÉVEILLÈRE13

Former clubs: Stade Rennais, Valencia CF


• Largely recruited to play as a left-back • Silver medallist at 2008 UEFA U-17 finals; in UEFA’s team of tournament• 1 league appearance for Lens in 2007-08; joined OL in summer 2008• 11 Ligue 1 games (1+2+8) in 3 seasons; 2/0 in UCL• 2010 European Champions with France’s U-19s; played all 5 games at left-back; • Finished 4th with France at 2011 FIFA U-20 WC; played all 7 games; 2 assists

Timothée KOLODZIEJCZIAK12

Former clubs: RC Lens


• Joined Feyenoord in 2001, no games; 28 on loan to Excelsior in 2002-03• Moved back to Brazil in 2003; played 94 Div 1 games (28 goals) for 3 clubs• Signed for LOSC in 2006; Ligue 1 debut v Rennes on 05.08.06• Played 97 league games (25 goals) and 5/1 in UCL in 3 seasons at LOSC• Joined OL in 2009; 32 /10 in 1st season; 28/5 last season;total in UCL 20/5• 1st of 10 caps on 14.11.2009 v England; 5 games (422 mins) at 2010 WC

Michel BASTOS Fernandes11

Former clubs: Feyenoord, Excelsior Rotterdam FC, CA Paranaense, Grêmio Porto Alegre, Figueirense FC, LOSC Lille Métropole


• Born in Dakar; played for Senegal at Under-17 level• Joined ASSE at 14; promoted to 1st team in 2004• Debut in Toulouse on 07.05.2005• Played 116 league games for ASSE; joined Sevilla in 2010• 24 Liga, 3 Copa, 8 European games (UCL quals + 6 UEL) last season• 8 Under-21 caps for France; joined OL just before transfer deadline

Mouhamadou DABO14

Former clubs: AS Saint-Etienne, Sevilla FC


• Joined hometown club’s academy at 10; promoted to 1st team in 2009• Played 64 games, scored 4 goals, in 2 Ligue 2 campaigns at HAC• All 5 games, silver medal at 2008 Under-17 finals• 4 games, gold medal as captain at 2010 Under-19 finals; • In UEFA’s Team of Tournament in both 2008 and 2010• All 7 games as captain in run to 4th place at 2011 Under-20 World Cup

Gueida FOFANA15

Former clubs: HAC Le Havre



• Senegalese descent; started in Div 2 Gueugnon in 2006; 22 Ligue 2 games• Moved to Portugal in January 2008; 13 league games for Setúbal in 2008-09• UEFA Cup debut on 18.09.2008 v Heerenveen; joined Porto in Jan 2009• Joined OL in 2009; 15 league games with Porto; won league and cup double• 29 Ligue 1 games last season; 22 in UCL, 1 goal (home to Debrecen)• 1st cap on 11.08.2010 v Norway in Laurent Blanc’s debut as national team coach

Aly CISSOKHO20

Former clubs: FC Gueugnon, Vitória FC Setúbal, FC Porto


• Product of OL academy; 55 games, 4 goals for CFA team 2006-09• Promoted to 1st team in 2009-10 season; 15 league games, 1 goal• 23 Ligue 1 games last seaon• Uusually a defensive midfielder but can also play as a central defender • 8 UCL games in 2009-10 incl. semi-final (v FC Bayern),1 goal (1-1 in Liverpool) • Total appearances in UCL 12/1; 2 caps at Under-21 level

Maxime GONALONS21

Former clubs: None


• Joined ASSE in 2000; Div 1 debut on 07.08.2004; played 6 games• Loaned to Troyes in Jan 2005 for 6 months; scored 6 goals in 13 games• 125 games (38 goals) in 4 seasons at ASSE; 8/4 in UEFA Cup in 2008-09• Joined OL in 2009 from ASSE; 37 Ligue 1 games, 10 goals; last season 35/10• Totals16/4 in UCL, 7/2 last season - including 1 goal vs. Real Madrid CF• 1st of 5 caps on 27.05.2008 v Ecuador; 1 game at EURO 2008 v Romania

Bafétimbi GOMIS18

Former clubs: AS Saint-Étienne, Troyes AC


• Joined OL in July 2010 after 169 Ligue 1 games, 33 goals, for Rennes• Sidelined March-December 2009 with cruciate ligament injury• 23 games, 5 goals in 2009-10; changed shirt number this season from 7 to 19• 33/4 in Ligue 1 last season; 8-1 in UCL for OL; 14 UCUP games for Rennes• Played in 3 games, 1 goal (v Portugal) at 2006 UEFA U-21 finals in Portugal• 1st of 4 caps on 11.10.2008 v Romania; on list of 30 for 2010 World Cup

Jimmy BRIAND19

Former clubs: Stade Rennais FC


• Born in Lyon; has come through the OL youth academy• 9 Ligue 1 appearance in 2010-11 season; 1 goal; 2/1 in UCL last season • Super-sub in France’s 2010 UEFA U-19 winning team• 5 games, 3 goals,over 120 mins; headed winner v Spain in final• Finished 4th with France at the 2011 FIFA U-20 World Cup• Super-sub again; scoring 5 goals and earning him the Bronze Boot

Alexandre LACAZETTE17

Former clubs: None

MIDFIELDER 06.06.1992 MALI 185 CM / 73 KG

• Born in Bamako, Mali, but joined OL academy in summer 2010• Promoted to professional squad in 2011• 1st cap on 10.08.2011 in a friendly v Tunesia

Sidy KONE22

Former clubs: None


• Came through OL academy; last season promoted to pro squad• On loan to Metz in 2009-10 season: 37 games, 4 goals• 25 Ligue 1 matches last season scoring 3 goals; in UCL 8/0• His surname means foot in French • One appearance in French Under-21 national team

Jérémy PIED24

Former clubs: Olympique Lyonnais, FC Metz


• Under-21 international (played 2002 European Championship final)• Developed at Montpellier; Div 1 debut v Marseille (1-1) on 28.07.01• 15 games in 2001-02; Montpellier had third-best defensive record in league• Joined OL on 31.12.2002; 40 games since (5 on loan to Strasbourg 2004-05) • 9 UCL appearances in goal (6 due to injury of Coupet in 2007-08 season)• 60 Ligue 1 games; 37 with OL

Rémy VERCOUTRE30

Former clubs: US Dunkerque, HSC Montpellier-Hérault, RC Strasbourg

DEFENDER 29.11.1982 GHANEAN 180 CM / 81 KG

• Youth player with Bologna; one season in Switzerland, 4 in Italy• 60 Ligue 1 games, 2 goals, with Rennes; 12 for OL• Back to OL after a 2-season loan to Sunderland; 4 UCL games with OL• Represented Ghana at 2004 Olympics Games and 2006 & 2010 WC• One of 3 Ghaneans with Abedi Pélé and Michael Essien to have played for OL• 1st of 73 caps on 05.12.2001 v Algeria; captain at 2010 WC

John MENSAH26

Former clubs: Bologna FC, AC Bellinzona, Genoa CFC, AC Chievo Verona,Modena FC, US Cremonese, Stade Rennais FC, Sunderland AFC

GOALKEEPER 01.10.1990 PORTUGUESE 184 CM / 81 KG

• Product of OL Youth Academy• Newly promoted to professional team as 3rd goalkeeper• 3 Under-21 Caps• 5 CFA games last season• 1 UCL appearance in 2009-10

Anthony LOPES40

Former clubs: None





06.08.11 (A) OGC Nice 20.05.12 (H)13.08.11 (H) AC Ajaccio 12.05.12 (A)20.08.11 (A) Stade Brestois 29 05.05.12 (H)27.08.11 (H) Montpellier Hérault SC 14.01.12 (A)10.09.11 (A) Dijon FCO 28.01.12 (H)18.09.11 (H) Olympique de Marseille 04.02.12 (A)21.09.11 (A) SM Caen 11.02.12 (H)24.09.11 (H) FC Girondins Bordeaux 18.02.12 (A)02.10.11 (A) Paris Saint-Germain FC 25.02.12 (H)15.10.11 (H) AS Nancy-Lorraine 03.03.12 (A)22.10.11 (A) LOSC Lille Métropole 10.03.12 (H)29.10.11 (H) AS Saint-Etienne 17.03.12 (A)05.11.11 (A) FC Sochaux-Montbéliard 24.03.12 (H)19.11.11 (H) Stade Rennais FC 31.03.12 (A)26.11.11 (A) AJ Auxerre 07.04.12 (H)03.12.11 (H) Toulouse FC 15.04.12 (A)10.12.11 (A) FC Lorient 21.04.12 (H)17.12.11 (H) Evian Thonon Gaillard FC 29.04.12 (A)21.12.11 (A) Valenciennes FC 02.05.12 (H)


Olympique de MarseilleUEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE | SEASON 2011/12 | GROUP F

CLUB HONOURS

National Championship (9)1937, 1948, 1971, 1972, 1989, 1990, 1991,1992, 2010

National Cup (10)1924, 1926, 1927, 1935, 1938, 1943, 1969,1972, 1976, 1989

National League Cup (2)2010, 2011

National Super Cup (1)2010

UEFA Champions League (1)1993

UEFA Intertoto Cup (1)2005

Founded: 23.08.1899Address: La Commanderie

33 Traverse de la MartineBP 108FR-13012 MarseilleFrance

Telephone: +33 - 4 91 765 609 Telefax: +33 - 4 91 760 777E-mail:Website: www.om.net



(2-0 v Newcastle United FC in the UEFA Cup on 06.05.2004)


GENERAL INFORMATION

Most Appearances: Roger Scotti - 451 games, 67 goals (1942-58)

Most Goals: Gunnar Andersson - 194 goals in 247 appearances (1950-58)

STADIUM – STADE VELODROME

PRESIDENT

Vincent LABRUNE

Date of Birth:27.03.1971 in OrléansDate of Election:09.06.2011

CLUB RECORDS

HEAD COACH – Didier DESCHAMPS

Date of Birth: 15.10.1968 in BayonneNationality: FrenchPlayer: Aviron Bayonnais (1980-83) FC Nantes Atlantique

(1983-89) Olympique de Marseille (1989-90) FC Girondins de Bordeaux (1990-91) Olympique de Marseille (1991-94) Juventus (1994-99) Chelsea FC (1999-2000) Valencia CF (2000-01)263 appearances (13 goals) in the French 1st Division / 124 (4) Serie A / 27 in the English Premier League / 8 in La Liga85 UEFA Club Competition matches / 103 appearances (4 goals) for FranceWorld Cup Winner 1998 / Chevalier of the Légion d’honneur 1998European Championship Winner 2000UEFA Champions League Winner 1993, 1996French Championship Winner 1990, 1992, 1993Italian Championship Winner 1995, 1997, 1998Italian Cup Winner 1995 / Italian Super Cup Winner 1995, 1997European / South American Cup Winner 1996 / English Cup Winner 2000

Coach: AS Monaco FC (2001-05) Juventus (2006-07) Olympique de Marseille (since01.06.2009)French Championship Winner 2010 / French League Cup Winner 2003, 2010 /French Super Cup Winner 2010UEFA Champions League runners-up 2004

General Secretary: Cédric DufoixManaging Director: Philippe PerezMedia Manager: Laurence FirmianPress Officer: Alexandre RoséeTeam Captain: Steve Mandanda

Club Members: 39,000Supporters Clubs: 9

(14 million supporters)Other sports: Women’s Football


• Started at the age of 5 in Farébersville as a forward; injury forced him into goal• Joined Nancy in 2001; on loan at 3rd Div Louhans-Cuiseaux 2001-02; 32 games• On loan at Angers 2002-03; 35 league appearances• Conceided 225 goals in 198 league games for Nancy 2003-11• Only 7 appearances last season due to foot operation• Signed 3-year deal with OM on 05.07.2011

Gennaro BRACIGLIANO1

Former clubs: AS Nancy-Lorraine, CS Louhans-Cuiseaux, Angers SCO

MIDFIELDER 27.03.1990 CAMEROONIAN 180 CM / 77 KG

• Product from same academy as Eto’o• Joined Monaco in 2007; 17 games in B team first season• Signed as a professional in 2008; 78 Ligue games for Monaco (2008-11)• Joined OM on a 4-year contract on 29.06.2011• 3 games at Beijing Olympics 2008• 1st of 28 caps v South Africa on 19.11.2008

Nicolas N’KOULOU3

Former clubs: Kadji Sport Academies, AS Monaco FC

DEFENDER 28.08.1989 SPANISH 178 CM / 70 KG

• Born in Pamplona; developed at hometown club; signed in summer 2010• Liga debut at 17 away to Real Madrid on 08.04.07; totals 99 Liga games• ‘Veteran’ in UEFA age-limit competitions; totals 46 games• Under-19 champion in 2007; under-21 champion in 2011 • Also played 2006 Under-17 finals; 2008 Under-19s; 2009 Under-21s• 15 Ligue games for OM and 4/0 in UCL last season before serious knee uinjury• On provisional list of 30 for Spain’s winning 2010 World Cup campaign

CÉSAR Azpilicueta2

Former clubs: CA Osasuna


• 40 amateur games for Bayern (2000-02); on loan at Freiburg (2002)• Loaned to three clubs during 3-year contract with Liverpool (2002-05)• Le Havre (25/0), Bastia (35/4), Lens (34/2); another 32/2 at Lens (2005-06)• Then 15/1 at Lyon (2006-07); 133/11 at Bordeaux (2007-11); UEFA 34/2• 1st of 34 caps v Rep of Ireland (0-0 in Oct 2008); WC finals 2006, 2010

Alou DIARRA4

Former clubs: CS Louhans-Cuiseaux, FC Bayern München, SC Freiburg, Liverpool FC, Le Havre AC, SC Bastia, RC Lens, Olympique Lyonnais, FC Girondins de Bordeaux


• Signed in 2007; followed footsteps of older brother Bruno, signed in 2004• 89 league games, 2 goals, for Lille; Div 1 debut in Bastia on 06.02.2000 at 18• Moved to Auxerre in 2004, 85 games, 5 goals, for club; 20 in UEFA Cup• 135/13 in 4 seasons at OM; 1st game of 2010-11 was his 300th in Ligue 1• 34/3 in Ligue 1 last season; 8/1 in UCL last season• European Under-18 champion (with Cissé) in 2000

Benoît CHEYROU7

Former clubs: LOSC Lille Métropole, AJ Auxerre


MIDFIELDER 19.01.1981 ARGENTINIAN 185 CM / 75 KG

• Div 1 debut on 29.04.1999 Huracán v Racing Avellaneda; relegated that year• Joined River in 2002 after 111 games; won 2 Clausura (2003, 2004)• 82 games, 17 goals, in 3 seasons at River; joined Porto in 2005 • 111 league games (32 goals); 30 UCL games (9 goals); 4 league titles in Portugal• Signed in 2009; 68/13 in Ligue 1; 8/2 last season• 1st of 43 caps (7 goals) on 31.01.03 v Honduras; gold at 2004 Olympics; not at WC

Lucho GONZÁLEZ8

Former clubs: CA Huracán, CA River Plate, FC Porto


• Joined Lorient youth team in 2002; Ligue 1 debut 05.08.2006 (51/11 for club)• Loaned to 3rd-tier Pau Jan-Jun 2005 (18 games, 8 goals)• Joined Toulouse in 2007; UCL debut in qualifier v Liverpool• France’s top scorer 2008-09 with 24; totals 165/51 in Ligue 1• 5 appearances, 3 goals (hat-trick v Žilina) in UCL last season• 1st of 16 caps (4 goals) v Lithuania on 01.04.2009; 3 (95mins) at 2010 WC

André-Pierre GIGNAC10

Former clubs: FC Lorient, Pau FC, FC Lorient, Toulouse FC


• Born in Lyon; through OL academy; debut v St. Etienne on 14.10.2006• UCL debut as 80th-min sub v Steaua on 06.12.2006• Loaned to Lens (10/3) in 2008; joined Nice at end of season• Signed in August 2011 after 68 Ligue 1 games, 26 goals• 31 Ligue 1 games, 15 goals, for OM last season; 7/2 in UCL• 1st of 11 caps (1 goal) v Nigeria on 02.06.2010

Loïc RÉMY11

Former clubs: Olympique Lyonnais, RC Lens, OGC Nice

MIDFIELDER 09.02.1988 BURKINA FASO 181 CM / 75 KG

• Joined Libourne in 2006; 10 games, 1 goal, in Ligue 2; 16/0 in 2007-08• Joined OM in Dec. 2007; Ligue 1 debut 17.01.2008 v PSG• 12 games that season; totals 94/2 for club in Ligue 1; 34/1 last season• UCL debut on 22.10.2008 v PSV• 5 UCL games last season; 20/1 (v FC København in UEL 2010) in UEFA competitions• 26 caps, 2 goals for Burkina Faso

Charles KABORÉ12

Former clubs: AS de la SONABEL, Etoile Filante Ouagadougou, FC Libourne-Saint-Seurin

DEFENDER 01.03.1980 MALIAN 190 CM / 85 KG

• In Liverpool line-up for 2005 UCL win v Milan; had signed from Laval in 1999• 19 games on loan to Lens in 2001-02; then 80 + 28 in Europe for Liverpool• 42 games on loan to 3 clubs 2006-09 (when he joined Monaco)• Signed on 17 August after 36 games for ASM, 7 in relegation run last season

Djimi TRAORÉ13

Former clubs: Stade Lavallois, Liverpool FC, RC Lens, Charlton Athletic FC, Stade Rennais, Portsmouth FC, Birmingham City FC,AS Monaco FC


• Debut for Lorient at the age of 19 as sub• Only one more game that season• 28 appearances in 2005-06 when club was promoted to Ligue 1• 72/5 in Ligue 2 (2002-03) and 144/7 in Ligue 1 (2006-11)• Signed 4-year deal with OM on 19.06.2011

Jérémy MOREL15

Former clubs: FC Lorient

GOALKEEPER 30.03.1979 BRAZILIAN 190 CM / 85 KG

• Played in Brazilian top flight for Flamengo, Fluminense, Vasco da Gama• Moved to Europe in 2005; no games in 2 seasons at Ascoli• After six months back in Brazil; signed for Rapid in 2007 • 37 league games in 2 seasons; 3/0 in UEL; won Super Cup in 2007• Joined OM in 2009; 3 Ligue 1 games (2009-10); none last season• Under contract until June 2012

Elinton ANDRADE16

Former clubs: CR Flamengo, Rio Claro FC, Bangu AC, Fluminense FC, CR Vasco da Gama, Ascoli Calcio, Duque de Caixas, FC Rapid Bucureşti


• Born in Yaoundé but began at Kadji Academy, Douala; joined Rennes in 2003• 1 league game in 2004-05; 105 (4 goals) + 10 in UEFA Cup in 6 seasons• Joined OM in July 2009; 26 Ligue 1 games, 1 goal, last season; 6/0 in UCL• Totals 53 Ligue 1 appearances, 3 goals, for OM • 4 games, 1 goal, at 2008 Olympics in Beijing• 38 caps; silver at 2008 African Nations Cup; 3 full games at 2010 World Cup

Stéphane MBIA17

Former clubs: Stade Rennais FC


• Youth player at Cannes (2002-03) and CS Sedan 2003-04)• Signed by Sedan in 2004; 95 matches in Ligue 2 and 31 in Ligue 1• Moved to Lorient in 2008; 72/9 i Ligue 1 in two seasons• Joined OM on a free transfer; signed 4-year contract on 09.06.2011

Morgan AMALFITANO18

Former clubs: AS Cannes, CS Sedan, FC Lorient

FORWARD 17.12.1989 FRENCH/GHANAIAN 176 CM / 72 KG

• ‘Dédé’ is son of former OM star Abedi Pelé and older brother of Jordan• Youth player with Nania (1999-2005); product of OM academy• Debut in Valenciennes on 15.08.2007; 9 league games in 2007-08; 3 in UCL• 22 games, 3 goals, on loan to Lorient (2008-09); 25/4 on loan to Arles (2009-10)• Under-20 world champion 2009; 4 games (389mins) at 2010 World Cup• 1st of 32 caps (2 goals) for Ghana on 21.08.2007 v Senegal

André AYEW20

Former clubs: FC Nania, Olympique de Marseille, FC Lorient, Arles-Avignon FC


FORWARD 11.09.1991 FRENCH/GHANAIAN 182 CM / 80 KG

• Joined as youth player in 2006; teaming-up with older brother André• Scored on Ligue 1 debut v Lorient on 16.12.2009 (1-1 in 2-1 win)• 4 league appearances, 1 goal (2009-10); 65mins in total• 22 /2 in Ligue 1 last season; 3/0 in UCL

Jordan AYEW23

Former clubs: AS Lyon-Duchère


• Youth career with US Gouvieux (1993-2000) and US Chantilly (2000-02)• Joined OM youth section in 2002• Signed pro contract in July 2006; Ligue 1 debut 19.01.2008• Played 34 Ligue 2 games, 1 goal, on loan to Montpellier in 2008-09• 34 games on loan to Ligue 2 club Ajaccio (2009-10)• Returned to OM in 2010: no league appearances last season

Jean-Philippe SABO26

Former clubs: Montpellier Hérault SC, AC Ajaccio

DEFENDER 24.12.1978 SENEGALESE 185 CM / 74 KG

• At Le Havre in Ligue 2; promoted in 2002; 30 games, 1 goal that season • Joined Sochaux in 2003; 84 games (4 goals) in 4 seasons; won League Cup 2004• Moved to Charlton in 2006; 23 PL games; signed for Bordeaux in Aug. 2007• 63 games (2 goals) in 2 seasons; won league in 2009; joined OM that summer• 64 Ligue 1 games in two seasons, 4 goals; 12/1 in UCL; all 4 in Europa League• 1st of 42 caps on 19.11.2002 v South Africa (1-1)

Souleymane DIAWARA21

Former clubs: Le Havre AC, FC Sochaux, Charlton Athletic FC, FC Girondins de Bordeaux


• Family originates from Benin; 63/1 for Martigues (1999-02)• Moved to Lens; debut in Ligue 1, UCL and UEL in 2002-03• 33/0 i Ligue 1, 6/2 in UEFA competitions for Lens (2002-04)• Loaned to Châteauroux in 2004-05; 33/1 i Ligue 2• 57 Ligue 1 games for Nice (2005-07); 114/2 for Rennes (2008-Dec 2011)• 30/0 for OM since Dec 2010; 2/0 UCL; 1st of 5 caps v Tunisia on 14.08.2008

Rod FANNI24

Former clubs: FC Martigues, RC Lens, LB Châteauroux, OGC Nice, Stade Rennais FC


• Born in Forbach, Lorraine but travelled south to start career at 15 at OM• Of Algerian descent, 1 of 5 sporting kids; sister Yasmina an athlete• Under-17, Under-18 caps; 2 games (16mins) at 2010 UEFA Under-17 finals• Started 2011-12 in CFA reserve team; still awaiting Ligue 1 debut

Abdel ‘Billel’ OMRANI25

Former clubs: None


• Youth career with Blanquefort, Bordeaux, Langon-Castets• Signed for Libourne in 2006; Ligue 1 debut v Valenciennes on 19.11.2006• Started season with 139 league games, 16 goals for OM• 35 appearances, 2 goals, in UEFA competitions; 8/1 in UCL last season• 1st of 8 caps v Costa Rica in May 2010; two goals; scored in debut• Played 21 mins v Mexico at 2010 World Cup

Mathieu VALBUENA28

Former clubs: FC Libourne-Saint-Seurin


• Born in Congo capital Kinshasa, came through HAC academy• Three younger brothers all goalkeepers; one (Parfait) is playing for Congo• Signed by OM in 2007 after 67 Ligue B games for Le Havre (2005-07)• Became 1st choice in 2007-08 with 34 league games; all 6 in UCL• Totals 146 Ligue 1 games in 4 seasons; 28 games in UCL, 14 in UEL• 1st of 14 caps on 27.05.2008 v Ecuador (2-0); sub at EURO 2008, 2010 WC

Steve MANDANDA30

Former clubs: Le Havre AC

FORWARD 09.04.1992 FRENCH/CONGOLESE 177 CM / 65 KG

• Born in southern Paris suburb of Ris Oranjis; joined OM at 16 in 2008• Included in UCL squad after 2 seasons in reserve team• Still awaiting Ligue 1, UCL debuts• 3 games (77mins) at 2009 UEFA Under-17 finals in Germany

Chris GADI29

Former clubs: None





06.08.11 (H) FC Sochaux-Montbéliard 20.05.12 (A)13.08.11 (A) AJ Auxerre 12.05.12 (H)20.08.11 (H) AS Saint-Etienne 05.05.12 (A)28.08.11 (A) LOSC Lille Métropole 14.01.12 (H)10.09.11 (H) Stade Rennais FC 28.01.12 (A)18.09.11 (A) Olympique Lyonnais 04.02.12 (H)21.09.11 (H) Evian Thonon Gaillard FC 11.02.12 (A)24.09.11 (A) Valenciennes FC 18.02.12 (H)01.10.11 (H) Stade Brestois 29 25.02.12 (A)15.10.11 (A) Toulouse FC 03.03.12 (H)22.10.11 (H) AC Ajaccio 10.03.12 (A)29.10.11 (A) Dijon FCO 17.03.12 (H)05.11.11 (H) OGC Nice 24.03.12 (A)19.11.11 (A) Montpellier Hérault SC 31.03.12 (H)27.11.11 (H) Paris Saint-Germain FC 07.04.12 (A)03.12.11 (A) SM Caen 15.04.12 (H)10.12.11 (H) FC Girondins de Bordeaux 21.04.12 (A)17.12.11 (H) FC Lorient 29.04.12 (A)21.12.11 (A) AS Nancy-Lorraine 02.05.12 (H)


SSC NapoliUEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE | SEASON 2011/12 | GROUP A

CLUB HONOURS

National Championship (2)1987, 1990

National Cup (3) 1962, 1976, 1987


UEFA Cup (1)1989

Alps Cup (1)1966

Anglo-Italian Cup (1)1976

Founded: 01.08.1926Address: Strada Statale

Domitiana km 35.300IT-81030 Castel Volturno (Caserta)Italy

Telephone: +39 81 509 53 44Telefax: +39 81 509 39 17E-mail: [email protected]: www.sccnapoli.it


Ground Capacity: 60,240Floodlight: 1,500 luxRecord Attendance: 89.992

(1-1 v AC Perugia on 20.10.1979)


GENERAL INFORMATION

Most Appearances: Giuseppe Bruscolotti - 511 matches (1972-88) - 387 and 9 goalsin the League

Most Goals: Diego Maradona - 115 in 188 Serie A games (1984-91)

STADIUM – SAN PAOLO

PRESIDENT

Aurelio DE LAURENTIISDate of Birth:24.05.1949 in RomeDate of Election:26.08.2004

CLUB RECORDS

HEAD COACH – Walter MAZZARRI

Date of Birth: 01.10.1961 in San Vincenzo (Livorno)Nationality: ItalianPlayier: ACF Fiorentina (1980-81) Pescara Calcio (1981-82)

Cagliari Calcio (1982-83) AC Reggiana (1982-83) ACF Fiorentina (1983) Empoli FC (1983-1988) ASDLicata (1988-89) Modena FC (1989-90) AS Calcio BoysNola (1990-91) FC Esperia Viareggio (1991-92) SSDAcireale Calcio (1994-95) ASD Torres Calcio (1994-95)33 appearances in Serie A118 appearances and 9 goals in Serie B

Coach: Bologna FC (Assistant / 1996-98) SSC Napoli (Assistant /1998-99) Bologna FC (Youth / 1999-2001) ASD AcirealeCalcio (2001-02) US Pistoiese (2002-03) AS LivornoCalcio (2003-04) Reggina Calcio (2004-07) UC Sampdoria (2007-09) SSC Napoli (since 06.10.2009)

Chief Executive Officer: Andrea ChiavelliGeneral Manager: Marco FassoneSales and Marketing Director: Alessandro FormisanoSports Director: Riccardo BigonClub Secretary: Alberto VallefuocoTeam Manager: Giuseppe SantoroHead of Communication: Monica ScozzafavaPress Officer: Guido BaldariCaptain: Paolo Cannavaro

Supporters: 12.000.000Other sports: None


• Joined Napoli in Serie C1 in 2005 after over 350 games in lower divisions• 38 Serie B games in 2006-07; Serie A debut on 02.09.2007 aged 30• Euro debut in 2008 Intertoto; 6 UEL games, 4 last season• 62 Serie A appearances for Napoli; 13/0 last season• No goals in Serie A; 2 in B (1 for Napoli in 2006-07; 1 for Ternana in 2000)

Gianluca GRAVA2

Former clubs: FC Casertana, Turris ASD, Ternana Calcio, US Catanzaro

FORWARD 14.02.1987 URUGUAYAN 184 CM / 74 KG

• Born in Salto, Uruguay; 29 games, 9 goals for Danubio 2005-07• Joined Palermo in Jan 2007; Napoli in 2010 after 109 games, 34 goals• 35/26 (club record) last season + 10/7 in UEL• Euro debut (2/0) for Palermo in 2007-08• 1st of 32 caps v Colombia (1 goal in 2-2 draw) on 06.02.2008• 6/1 (3rd-place v Germany) at 2010 WC; 3/0 in 2011 Copa América win

Edinson CAVANI7

Former clubs: Danubio FC, US Città di Palermo


• Joined Juve 1997 after 3 seasons with Serie B Pescara; 3 games in 2 years• Moved to Udine in 1999; 20 Serie A games in first 3 years but 174 in last 5• Joined Sevilla in 2007; only 8 games; to Turkey in 2008 (31 games, 35 goals)• Signed in 2009; 76 games conceding 82; 38/39 last season• All 6 UCL games for Udinese in 2005-06; conceded 12 goals• Gold-medallist at 2000 European Under-21 finals (reserve to Abbiati)

Morgan DE SANCTIS1

Former clubs: Pescara Calcio, Juventus, Udinese Calcio, Sevilla FC, Galatasaray AŞ


• Joined Juve in 1996; 1 Serie A game in 2 years; 3-0 v Sampdoria 15.02.98• Then no more till 2004-05• 170 games in lower divisions till promoted with Messina• Joined Reggina 2006 (71 games); then Napoli in August 2008• 75 Serie A games for club; 26/0 last season + 2 in Coppa• Euro debut with 7 appearances in 2010-11 UEL

Salvatore ARONICA6

Former clubs: US Bagheria, Juventus, Reggina Calcio, Crotone FC, Ascoli Calcio, Messina Peloro FC, Reggina Calcio


• Born in Rosario; had only played for hometown club when signed in August• Left-footed centre-back; league debut at 18; 9 games, 1 goal in 2007-08• Only 1 appearance in following season; 13/2 in 2010-11• Had played 4 games Old Boys of current season• Signed just before transfer deadline in response to Britos’ injury

David Ignacio FIDELEFF3

Former clubs: Newell’s Old Boys



• Joined Verona as junior; debut in 3-2 win v Chievo in November 2001• 2005-06 with Treviso (21 Serie A games); 2 seasons with Udinese (63/2) • Joined Liverpool in 2008; debut in UCL qualifier v Standard 13.08.08• 18 Premier games, 1 goal + 9 in 2 UCL campaigns• Signed in Jan 2010; 43/1 for club (33/1 last season + 8 in UEL• 1st of 10 caps on 20.08.08 v Austria; played 2009 Confederations Cup

Andrea DOSSENA8

Former clubs: Hellas Verona FC, Treviso FC, Udinese Calcio, Liverpool FC


• Serie A debut v Milan on 01.10.2000; 1st of 6 games; then 3 years in Serie B• Rejoined Serie A in 2004-05 with Fiore (16/1); joined Treviso (11/0) in Jan 2006• 60/11 for Sampdoria 2006-08 + 1st 2 of 17 UEFA games • Joined Napoli in 2008; 90/12 in Serie A (33/4 last season)• 1st of 11 caps on 19.11.2008 v Greece; 1 (45mins v Slovakia) at 2010 WC

Christian MAGGIO11

Former clubs: Vicenza Calcio, ACF Fiorentina, Treviso FC, UC Sampdoria


• Joined Piacenza in 2002 after 103/6 in Argentine lower divisions• 12/2 in Serie A in 2002-03 then 115/8 in B; joined Sampdoria in 2007• 38/1 in 2 seasons + first 9 of 16 European appearances• Joined Napoli in 2009; 59/1 since then (31/0 last season)

Hugo Armando CAMPAGNARO14

Former clubs: Deportivo Morón, Piacenza FC, UC Sampdoria


• Serie A debut for Bologna, 3 games in 2008-09 after 212 in lower divisions• Was already 33 when he gained his first taste of Serie A football• 4 more games (conceding 3 goals) in 2009-10 for Bologna• 33/42 at Serie B Triestina last season; joined Napoli in summer

Roberto COLOMBO15

Former clubs: US Valdagno, US Fiorenzuola, Solbiatese Calcio, Monza AC, Padova Calcio, San Marino Calcio, Bologna FC, US Triestina


• Serie A debut in 2006-07 at 27 after 276 league games in lower divisions• Joined in Jan 2011 after 149 Serie A games, 31 goals, for Catania • 14/3 for Napoli last season + Euro debut on 07.02 v Villarreal in UEL• 1 senior cap - on 06.06.2009 in friendly v N. Ireland

Giuseppe MASCARA9

Former clubs: US Ragusa, US Battipagliese, US Avellino, Salernitana Sport, US Città di Palermo, Genoa CFC, Catania Calcio, AC Perugia, Catania Calcio

MIDFIELDER 27.07.1987 SLOVAK 183 CM / 79 KG

• Joined Brescia in 2004 after one 1st-team game for Slovan• Serie A debut v Chievo on 20.03.2005• 1 game in Serie A for Brescia + 64/10 in B; joined Napoli in 2007• 143 Serie A games for club (37/11 last season + 10/2 in UEL)• 1st of 47 caps (8 goals) on 07.02.2007 v Poland• Captain in all 4 games at 2010 World Cup (inc. 3-2 v Italy)

Marek HAMSIK17

Former clubs: ŠK Slovan Bratislava, Brescia Calcio


• Right-back; moved to Italy after 123 games, 9 goals for Nacional in Colombia• Joined Siena in 2008 (28/0); moved to Napoli in 2009• 49 Serie A games, 2 goals, for club (27/2 last season + 6 in UEL• Impressed at 2005 Under-20 World Cup; 21 senior caps• 1 game at 2007 Copa América; 4 in 2011

Juan Camilo ZÚÑIGA18

Former clubs: At. Nacional Medellín, Siena AC

MIDFIELDER 12.04.1986 SWISS 179 CM / 73 KG

• Family from Tetovo (now FYR Macedonia); educated at Zürich; debut at 16• 111 games, 9 goals, for Zürich; elected captain at age of 19 • Move to Bolton affected by long-term injury; only 1 cup game• Loaned then sold to Torino (30/0 then relegated); loaned, then sold to Parma 2009• 49 Serie A games for Parma (30/1 last season), joined Napoli in summer• 1st of 13 caps on 01.03.2006 v Scotland; unused sub at 2006 World Cup

Blerim DZEMAILI20

Former clubs: FC Zürich, Bolton Wanderers FC, Torino FC, Parma FC


• Born in Tres Algarrobos (3 Carob Trees); 1st-team debut 2008• Played 59 league games for Estudiantes; joined Napoli in summer• 12 Copa Libertadores games; 2 as sub in 2009 winning campaign• Played Under-20 World Cup in 2009; 2 senior caps

Federico FERNÁNDEZ21

Former clubs: Club Estudiantes de La Plata


• Moved to Venice in 2002 after 33/2 in 3 years at San Lorenzo• 4 games for Venezia; joined Palermo in Serie B• Then 86 Serie A games for Chievo, Palermo• 108/15 for Fiorentina 2006-11; joined Napoli during the summer• 13 UCL games for Fiorentina in 2008-09, 2009-10• 7 caps; selected for 2005 Confederations Cup

Mario Alberto SANTANA19

Former clubs: San Lorenzo de Almagro, Venezia AC, US Città di Palermo,Chievo Verona, US Città di Palermo, ACF Fiorentina



• Debut with Estudiantes (39/17) in 2003-04; then joined San Lorenzo (85/25)• Joined Napoli in 2007 after move to relegated Genoa was aborted• 126 games, 29 goals, for club (31/6 last season + 9/2 in UEL)• Nicknamed Pocho (‘Chubby’); gold-medallist at 2008 Olympics• 1st of 15 senior caps on 18.04.07 v Chile; 3 at 2011 Copa América

Ezequiel LAVEZZI22

Former clubs: Club Estudiantes de La Plata, CA San Lorenzo de Almagro

MIDFIELDER 23.07.1984 URUGUAYAN 168 CM / 65 KG

• 1st-team debut at 18 for Danubio; 83/3 in 4 seasons in Uruguay• Joined Napoli in 2007; 122/2 for club in Serie A (36/0 last season)• 9 appearances in UEL brought Euro total to 14• No goals in any competition since 2007-08• 37 caps; 3 (104mins) at 2010 World Cup; 2 in 2011 Copa América win

Walter GARGANO23

Former clubs: Danubio FC


• Local boy; younger brother of Fabio; played briefly together at Parma• Had made debut in Serie B (only 1 game) for Napoli in 1998-99 at 17• Serie A debut for Parma v Lecce (4-1) on 14.05.2000• 94/4 at Parma 1999-2006; 24/1 on loan to Verona 2001-02• Joined Napoli in 2006; 39/2 in Serie B then 129/3 in A (32/2 last season)• 2 games at 2002 UEFA Under-21 finals

Paolo CANNAVARO28

Former clubs: SSC Napoli, Parma FC, Hellas Verona FC


• Serie A debut at 17; Milan 2 Parma 2 on 04.03.2001 - only game for club• 29/0 for Lecce in Serie B; 24 for Parma in A 2003-04; 8 for Sampdoria 2004-05• Joined Fiore Jan 2005; 184/4 in Serie A (29/1 last season) + 11 in UCL 2008-10• In 2004 Olympic team (bronze); 31 caps for Under-21s, most as captain• All 5 games in 2004 Under-21 win; in UEFA’s Team of Tournament

Marco DONADEL34

Former clubs: AC Milan, US Lecce, Parma FC, UC Sampdoria, ACF Fiorentina

FORWARD 27.07.1983 MACEDONIAN 184 CM / 75 KG

• On 1-year loan; recruited by Inter at 17 after 18 games, 6 goals, for Belasica• Went to Serie C1 Spezia (22/4) before Serie A debut with Ancona on 02.11.03• Joined Lazio in 2004; 159 games, 48 goals; joined Inter in Jan 2010• 6 games in 2009-10 UCL title run; played 79 minutes of final• 27/2 in Serie A last season; 7/1 (winner in 3-2 in Munich) in UCL• 24 goals in 60 internationals; FYR Macedonia’s all-time top scorer

Goran PANDEV29

Former clubs: FK Belasica, US Spezia, Ancona Calcio, S.S. Lazio, FC Internazionale Milano


• Born in Tivoli (Rome); Serie A debut with 1 game for Lecce in 2004-05• Loaned to Samb; returned in Jan 2006; 1 more game that season• Totalled 43 games (74 conceded) in Serie A + 72/68 in B at start of season• Joined Napoli in summer after playing all 38 games for Lecce last season

Antonio ROSATI83

Former clubs: US Lecce, SSC Sambenedettese, US Lecce

MIDFIELDER 27.06.1984 SWISS 183 CM / 80 KG

• Born in Olten of Turkish descent; capped by Turkey at Under-21 level• Moved from Basel to Aarau in Jan 2005 (25/3); then Zürich in Jan 2006• Joined Udinese in 2007 after 52 games, 3 goals for Zürich• 121 Serie A games, 6 goals, for Udinese (35/3 last season); signed in summer• 1st of 45 caps on 02.09.2006 v Venezuela; 3 at EURO 2008, 2010 World Cup

Gokhan INLER88

Former clubs: FC Basel 1893, FC Aarau, FC Zürich, Udinese Calcio


• No appearance in the first team yet

Mari D’URSO89

Former clubs: None

FORWARD 15.05.1990 ITALIAN 173CM / 64 KG

• Promoted to senior squad this year

Massimiliano AMMENDOLAF90

Former clubs: None


• Still with the Under-20 team

Emanuele ALLEGRA94

Former clubs: None



AC Milan 38 24 10 4 65-24 82FC Internazionale Milano 38 23 7 8 69-42 76SSC Napoli 38 21 7 10 59-39 70Udinese Calcio 38 20 6 12 65-43 66S.S. Lazio 38 20 6 12 55-39 66AS Roma 38 18 9 11 59-52 63Juventus 38 15 13 10 57-47 58US Città di Palermo 38 17 5 16 58-63 56ACF Fiorentina 38 12 15 11 49-44 51Genoa CFC 38 14 9 15 45-47 51AC Chievo Verona 38 11 13 14 38-40 46Parma FC 38 11 13 14 39-47 46Calcio Catania 38 12 10 16 40-52 46Cagliari Calcio 38 12 9 17 44-51 45Bologna FC 38 11 12 15 35-52 45AC Cesena 38 11 10 17 38-50 43USLecce 38 11 8 19 46-66 41UC Sampdoria 38 8 12 18 33-49 36Brescia Calcio 38 7 11 20 34-52 32AS Bari 38 5 9 24 27-56 24

Promoted: Atalanta BC, AC Siena, Novaro CalcioRelegated: UC Sampdoria, Brescia Calcio, AS BariPlay-off: Novara Calcio – Calcio Padova 0-0, 2-0Top scorer: Antonio Di Natale (Udinese Calcio) 28Cup Final: FC Internazionale Milano – US Città di Palermo 3-1Super Cup: AC Milan – FC Internazionale Milano 2-1

28.08.11 (H) Genoa CFC 29.01.12 (A)11.09.11 (A) AC Cesena 01.02.12 (H)18.09.11 (H) AC Milan 05.02.12 (A)21.09.11 (A) AC Chievo 12.02.12 (H)24.09.11 (H) ACF Fiorentina 19.02.12 (A)02.10.11 (A) FC Internazionale Milano 26.02.12 (H)15.10.11 (H) Parma FC 04.03.12 (A)23.10.11 (A) Cagliari Calcio 11.03.12 (H)26.10.11 (H) Udinese Calcio 18.03.12 (A)30.10.11 (A) Calcio Catania 25.03.12 (H)06.11.11 (H) Juventus 01.04.12 (A)19.11.11 (H) S.S. Lazio 07.04.12 (A)27.11.11 (A) Atalanta BC 11.04.12 (H)04.12.11 (H) US Lecce 15.04.12 (A)11.12.11 (A) Novara Calcio 22.04.12 (H)18.12.11 (H) AS Roma 29.04.12 (A)08.01.12 (A) US Città di Palermo 02.05.12 (H)15.01.12 (H) Bologna FC 06.05.12 (A)22.01.12 (A) AC Siena 13.05.12 (H)


Olympiacos FCUEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE | SEASON 2011/12 | GROUP F

CLUB HONOURS

National Championship (38)1931, 1933, 1934, 1936, 1937, 1938, 1947,1948, 1951, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958,1959, 1966, 1967, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1980,1981, 1982, 1983, 1987, 1998, 1999, 2000,2001, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008,2009, 2011

National Cup (24)1947, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1957,1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1963, 1965,1968, 1971, 1973, 1975, 1981, 1990,1992, 1999, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009

National Super Cup (3)1987, 1992, 2007

Founded: 10.03.1925 Address: Alexandra Square

Limani ZeasGR-18534 PiraeusGreece

Telephone: ++30 210 414 3000Telefax: ++30 210 414 3113E-mail: [email protected]: www.olympiacos.org



(2-0 v AFC Ajax on 28.09.1983 and 1-0 v SL Benfica on 19.10.1983) - both at the Olympic Stadium


GENERAL INFORMATION

Most Appearances: Kiriakos Karataidis -363 league games, 3 goals (1988-2001)

Most Goals: Giorgos Sideris - 229 in 285 league appearances (1959-72)

STADIUM – GEORGIOS KARAISKAKIS PIRAEUS

PRESIDENT

EvangelosMARINAKISDate of Birth:30.07.1967 in AthensDate of Election:31.12.2010

CLUB RECORDS

HEAD COACH – Ernesto Valverde

Date of Birth: 09.02.1964 in Viandar de la Vera (Spain)Nationality: Spanish Player: Deportivo Alavés (1983-85) Sestao Sport Club (1985-86)

RCD Espanyol (1986-88) FC Barcelona (1988-90)Athletic Club Bilbao (1990-96) RCD Mallorca (1996-97)UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup 1989Spanish Cup Winner 1990282 appearances / 70 goals in La Liga1 appearance for Spain (v Iceland on 19.10.1990)

Coach: Athletic Club Bilbao (2000-01: assistant, 2002: B Team,2003-05: Head coach) RCD Espanyol (2006-08)Olympiacos FC (2008-09) Villarreal CF (2009-10)Olympiacos FC (since 2010)Greek Championship Winner 2009, 2011Greek Cup Winner: 2009UEFA Cup Runner-up 2007

Managing Director: Ioannis VrentzosPress Officer: Jenny LagosTeam Captain: Vasileios Torosidis

Club Members: 99,000Supporters Clubs: 12 (4.5 million)Other sports: Athletics, Basketball,Boxing, Canoe/Kayak, Rowing, Sailing,Shooting, Swimming, Table-Tennis, Tennis,Volleyball, Water-Polo, Weightlifting,Wrestling

DEFENDER 12.10.1986 GREEK 178 CM / 78 KG

• Signed in summer 2011 after 150 Super league games, 6 goals, for Panionios• 7 seasons in Panionios first team squad• 10 UEFA club games, no goals, at Panionios• 1st of 3 caps on 11.08.2010 v Serbia whilst at former club

Ioannis MANIATIS2

Former clubs: Panionios GSS


• 24 games, 2 goals, in 2010-11 title win in first season at club• First career honour• Born in Bastia, 16 league games from 1997-99 with local team• 150 league games for Cagliari 1999-2004; 188/6 for Monaco 2004-10• 12 UEFA club games, no goals; 7/0 in UCL (with Monaco)

Francois Joseph MODESTO3

Former clubs: SC Bastia, Cagliari Calcio, AS Monaco FC


• Born at Serres; signed for local club aged 16• Joined Olympiacos in summer 2010,• Immediately loaned back to first club• 43 Greek Super League games, 2 goals• 67/4 in club games for Panserriakos• First season of UEFA club football

Anastasios PAPAZOGLOU6

Former clubs: Panserraikos FC

DEFENDER 03.09.1977 SWEDISH 186 CM / 83 KG

• Signed on 23.06.2009 after one season with Juventus• 65 Div 1 games, no goals, in Sweden; 97/1 in Spain; 231/7 in England; 23/2 in Italy• Won 1998 Swedish title with AIK; second title was in Greece 2010-11• First cap on 23.02.2000 v Italy; 107 caps, 7 goals• Played EURO 2000, 2004, 2008; World Cup 2002, 2006• 27 UEFA club games, no goals; 19/0 in UCL; 2001 UEFA Intertoto Cup win

Olof MELLBERG4

Former clubs: Degerfors IF, AIK Solna, Real Racing Club, Aston Villa FC, Juventus


• Joined on a free (for 2 years) in 2010; 24 games in 2010-11 title win • 12 years in Spain; 364 games, 41 goals, for his three Spanish clubs• Spanish cup winner with Mallorca in 2003 • 38 UEFA club games, 5 goals; 13/1 in UCL• Started last UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup final 1999 (Mallorca v Lazio)• Youth World Cup winner 1995 in Qatar; 3 goals in 7 games; 2 full caps

Ariel Miguel IBAGAZA Fernández7

Former clubs: CA Lanús, RCD Mallorca, Club Atlético de Madrid, Villarreal CF


MIDFIELDER 14.08.1988 SERBIAN 185 CM / 80 KG

• Joined on 25.06.2011 on 4-year contract from FK Partizan• Debut for Hajduk Kula; 58 league games, 2 goals, from 2006-08• Joined Partizan on 01.07.08 and won championship in 2009, 2010• Missed 7 months of 2010-11 season with knee ligament injury• 16 UEFA club games, no goals; 2/0 in UCL for Partizan• 1st cap on 24.11.2007 v Kazakhstan, 2nd (of 2) on 07.04.2010 v Japan

Ljubomir FEJSA8

Former clubs: FK Hajduk Kula, FK Partizan

GOALKEEPER 05.09.1980 ARGENTINIAN 188 CM / 87 KG

• Took over from retired Antonis Nikopolidis on 11.06.2011; 3-year contract• Captain of Basel in 2010-11 Swiss Super League win• Came to Europe from River Plate in summer 2005; Alavés relegated in 2006• 5 years at Basel; 141 Super League games; 3 league titles, 3 Cup wins• All 6 UCL games in 2010-11 for Basel; 46 UEFA club games, 20 in UCL• 1st and only cap: 4-2 in World Cup qualifier v Uruguay on 09.10.2004

Franco COSTANZO17

Former clubs: CA River Plate, Deportivo Alavés, FC Basel 1893

FORWARD 15.09.1978 SERBIAN 183 CM / 83 KG

• Returned to Greece on 21.08.2010 after 11 years; Iraklis youth team 1997-99• Title winner with Crvena Zvezda (2004) and Olympiacos (2011)• 128 club games, 51 goals, for Hertha (2005-09); 35/20 at Ajax (2009-10)• 20 league games, 9 goals, in 2010-11; 38 UEFA games, 14 goals; 6/1 in UCL• 1st cap on 16.2003 v Poland; 38 caps, 9 goals; 2 games at 2010 World Cup

Marko PANTELIC9

Former clubs: Irakis FC, Paris Saint-Germain FC, Lausanne-Sport, RC Celta Vigo, SK Sturm Graz, Yverdon-Sport, FK Obilic, FK Sartid Smederevo, FK Crvena Zvezda, Hertha BSC Berlin, AFC Ajax

FORWARD 08.03.1984 ALGERIAN 183 CM / 82 KG

• Signed on 21.01.2011 on six-month contract, move now permanent• 11 league games, 5 goals, for AEK in 2010-11; then 10/7 for Olympiacos• Now with 5th club in Greece; totals 160 Greek club games, 7 goals• 13 UEFA club games, 4 goals; first UCL season• 23 caps, 6 goals; debut in 2-0 defeat against Gabon in August 2006

Rafik DJEBBOUR10

Former clubs: AJ Auxerre, RAA La Louvière, Ethnikos Asteras FC, Atromitos FC, Panionios GSS, AEK Athens FC

FORWARD 05.10.1987 BELGIAN 179 CM / 74 KG

• Top scorer (14) in 2010-11 title success; first season with club (on loan)• Belgian-born; played for Standard youth before moving to France• 76 Ligue 1 games, 10 goals, at Lille in 2004-08; 52/3 at Saint-Etienne• 20 UEFA club games, 1 goal; 7/0 in UCL (with Lille)• 1st cap v Serbia on 22.08.2007; 22 caps, 4 goals

Kevin MIRALLAS y Castillo14

Former clubs: R. Standard de Liège, LOSC Lille Métropole, AS Saint-Etienne

MIDFIELDER 21.12.1990 GREEK 163 CM / 62 KG

• From club academy, joined aged 14• 1st team debut on 31.10.09 v Atromitos• 21 Super League games, 2 goals• 3 UEFA club games, 1 goal; 1/0 in UCL• 1st cap on 08.10.2010 v Latvia; 8 caps, 3 goals

Ioannis FETFATZIDIS18

Former clubs: None


• Signed on 23.08.2010 to join former coach Ernesto Valverde• 13 goals from midfield in 29 games in 2010-11 league success• Joined Villarreal in 2004, 4 seasons in B team• Moved to Elche for 2008-09• 28 games, 3 goals, in 2009-10 La Liga on return to Villarreal

David FUSTER Torrijos19

Former clubs: UD Oliva, Villarreal CF, Elche CF

DEFENDER 27.06.1984 GERMAN 185 CM / 81 KG

• Joined Olympiacos in summer 2010• 24 Super League games, 1 goal, in 2010-11 title win• 47 Regionalliga games, 12 goals; 74/7 in 2nd Bundesliga with 1860• German-born of Greek descent• 4 UEL games, no goals, for Olympiacos in 2010-11

Jose Lloyd HOLEBAS20

Former clubs: TSV 1860 München


• 2008-09 title win in 1st season with club; 2nd in 2010-11• 75 Super League games, 4 goals, for Olympiacos• Spent 2002-08 with Aris; 106 club games, 15 goals • 30 UEFA club games, 2 goals; 13/1 in UCL; born in Melbourne, Australia• 1st of 25 caps for Greece on 01.02.2008 v Czech Republic• All 3 games (270 mins) at 2010 World Cup

AVRAAM Papadopoulos21

Former clubs: Aris FC Thessaloniki


• Signed from Villarreal on 24.06.2011 on loan for 2011-12 season• Links again with coach Ernesto Valverde after loan to Getafe in 2010-11• Racing academy, 36 Liga games, 2 goals; 16/1 at Villarreal; 29/1 at Getafe• 17 UEFA club games, no goals; 1st UCL season• Former Spanish Under-21 international

Iván MARCANO Sierra23

Former clubs: Real Racing Club, Villarreal CF, Getafe CF



• Joined on 22.07.2011; re-united with former Athletic coach Ernesto Valverde• Played for Al Wasl in UAE in 2010-11 season; 21 games• 302 Liga games, 50 goals, for Athletic from 1999-2010; had joined aged 12• 20 UEFA club games, 3 goals; 4/0 in UCL• FIFA Under-20 World Cup winner in 1999

Francisco Javier YESTE Navarro33

Former clubs: Athletic Club Bilbao, Al Wasl FC


• Joined in Jan 2007 after 4 seasons at Xanthi; 56/ 3 goals (2002-06)• Moved immediately into senior national squad from Under-21 team• 4th championship win in 2010-11; Greek Footballer of the Year 2010• 1st cap on 24.03.2007 v Turkey; 38 caps, 5 goals• 2 games at EURO 2008; all 3 games at 2010 World Cup; winner v Nigeria• 24 UEFA club games, 3 goals; 13/1 in UCL

Vasilios TOROSIDIS35

Former clubs: Skoda Xanthi FC

GOALKEEPER 31.03.1990 HUNGARIAN 187 CM / 90 KG

• Signed on 30.06.2010 from FTC after 26 games from 2008-10• 3 games in 2010-11 Olympiacos title win• Debut on 03.04.2011 v Kavala• Under-21 international; 3rd place at 2009 FIFA Under-20 World Cup

Balazs Attila MEGYERI42

Former clubs: Ferencvarosi TC


• Signed on 30.08.2011; one-year loan; joins former Athletic team mate Yeste• 318 club games at Athletic and 13 goals (2000-11)• Joined Athletic after 4 seasons with Osasuna; 68 league games, 2 goals• Captain of Spain in 1999 U-20 World Cup win with Casillas, Xavi, Marchena • 14 UEFA club games, no goals; first UCL season • 1st of 4 caps on 21.08.2002

Pablo ORBAIZ Lesaka31

Former clubs: CA Osasuna, Athletic Club Bilbao


• Joined on 28.08.2011 on a one-season loan from Villa• 7 Premier League games from 15.01.2011 till end of season• 6 seasons at Lille; 201 club games, 14 goals (2002-08)• 105/12 at OL (2008-11); 54 UEFA club games, 4 goals• 40/4 in UCL for Lille & OL• 54 caps; all 3 games at 2010 World Cup; father played for Cameroon

Jean II MAKOUN77

Former clubs: LOSC Lille Métropole, Olympique Lyonnais, Aston Villa FC


• From club academy; 1st team debut v Panthrakikos on 11.04.2010• 9 club games; 17/0 on loan at Thrasyvoulos in 2010-11• First season of UEFA club football• Greek Under-19 international

Georgios VALERIANOS81

Former clubs: Thrasyvoulos Fili FC


• From club academy, 1st team debut v Atromitos on 10.04.2011• 4 club games• First season of UEFA club football• Greek Under-19 international

Ioannis POTOURIDIS92

Former clubs: None

MIDFIELDER 14.02.1986 ALGERIAN 180 CM / 74 KG

• Joined on 31.08.2011 from Kavala; three-year contract• Spent 2010-11 with Kavala; runner-up in Super League best player award• 104 league games, 11 goals, for his 3 French clubs (on loan to Sedan)• One game for City on loan on 28.01.2007 v Southampton in FA Cup (3-1)• French-born; played for France at youth level; opted for Algeria in 2010• First UEFA club season; 12 caps for Algeria

Djamel ABDOUN93

Former clubs: AC Ajaccio, Manchester City FC, CS Sedan Ardennes, FC Nantes Atlantique, Kavala FC

GOALKEEPER 07.08.1982 GREEK 188 CM / 82 KG

• Joined in summer 2011 from Ergotelis• From Hewraklion, Crete, joined OFI as a youth• 9 Greek league games for OFI (2003-05); 105 for Ergotelis (2005-11)• First season of UEFA club football

Iosif DASKALAKIS99

Former clubs: OFI Crete FC, Ergotelis FC



Olympiacos FC 30 24 1 5 65-18 73Panathinaikos FC 30 18 6 6 47-26 60AEK Athens FC 30 15 5 10 46-37 50PAOK FC 30 14 6 10 32-29 48Olympiacos Volou FC 30 12 11 7 40-28 47Aris Thessaloniki FC 30 13 6 11 29-29 45FC Kavala 30 10 10 10 29-27 40Ergotelis FC 30 11 6 13 32-38 39Xanthi FC 30 9 9 12 29-35 36Iraklis FC 30 7 14 9 22-28 35Panionios GSS 30 8 11 11 25-35 35Atromitos FC 30 7 13 10 30-34 34Kerkyra FC 30 9 6 15 30-40 33Asteras Tripolis FC 30 7 10 13 21-29 31Larissa FC 30 5 10 15 29-47 25Panserraikos FC 30 6 6 18 22-48 24

Promoted: Panetolikos FC, PAS Giannina FC, OFI CreteRelegated: Asteras Tripolis FC, Larissa FC, Panserraikos FCTop scorer: Djibril Cisse (Panathinaikos FC) 20Cup Final: AEK Athens FC – Atromitos FC

Due to disciplinary and legal issues, the final composition of the Super League had not been finalised at the time when this Statistics Handbook went to print. The dates had been decided but decisions were still pending with regard to the identities of the competing teams.


FC Viktoria PlzeňUEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE | SEASON 2011/12 | GROUP H

CLUB HONOURS

National Championship (1)2011

National Cup (1)2010


Founded: June 1911Address: Štruncovy sady 3

CZ-301 00 PlzeńCzech Republic

Telephone: +420 377 221 507Telefax: +420 377 221 543E-mail: [email protected]: www.fcviktoria.cz


Ground Capacity: 11,705 (all-seated) *Floodlight: 1,500 luxRecord Attendance: 35,000

(1-7 v Dukla Praha in September 1961)


* Stadium under construction; UCL games to be played at home groundof SK Slavia Praha

GENERAL INFORMATION

Most Appearances:Vladimir Birna - 209 (1932-48)

Most Goals:Vladimir Perk - 130 (1939-52)

STADIUM – STADION MĚSTA PLZNĚ

PRESIDENT

Tomáš PACLÍK

Date of Birth:13.02.1966 in ŠumperkDate of Election:23.08.2010

CLUB RECORDS

HEAD COACH – Pavel VRBA

Date of Birth: 06.12.1963 in PřerovNationality: CzechPlayer: FC Přerov (1973-79) FC Banik Ostrava (1979-81)

Želežarny Prostějov (1981-82) RH Cheb (1982-84) FC Banik Ostrava (1984-85) MFK Haviřov (1985-93) FC Přerov (1993-94)

Coach: FC Přerov (1994-96) FC Banik Ostrava (Assistant Coach1996-2004) FK Matador Púchov (2004-06) MŠK Žilina(2006-08) Slovakia National Team (Assistant 2006-08)FC Viktoria Plzeń (since 01.07.2008)Czech Championship Winner 2011 Czech Cup Winner 2010 Czech Super Cup Winner 2011 Slovakian Championship Winner 2007Coach of the Year in Czech Republic 2010

General Manager: Adolf ŠádekSport Secretary: František Myslivček Press Officer: Jaromír HamouzCaptain: Pavel Horváth

Club Members: 425Supporters: 1,200

(30,000 members)Other sports: None

FORWARD 01.06.1988 SLOVAKIAN 183 CM / 75 KG

• Joined Viktoria in August 2010, originally on loan• Born in the Czech part of former Czechoslovakia; brought up in Slovakia• Div 1 debut for Dukla at the age of 18• Totals 114 games, 18 goals in Slovakian Div 1• 23 games, 3 goals last season for Viktoria• Former youth and Under-21 international

Michal ĎURIŠ5

Former clubs: Petrochema Dubová, FK Dukla Banská Bystrica

MIDFIELDER 13.10.1988 CZECH 170 CM / 68 KG

• Signed this summer on a one-year loan• Came through ranks of FC Hradec Králové; won Div 2 in 2009-10• 28 games, 3 goals in Div 1 last season• Former youth international (20 youth caps)• Senior debut on 04.06.2011 v Peru• Second cap three days later v Japan

Vaclav PILAŘ6

Former clubs: FC Hradec Králové

DEFENDER 02.04.1984 SLOVAKIAN 191 CM / 82 KG

• Joined summer 2010; Viktoria his fifth Czech club• Originally moved from Slovakia to Czech Republic at 18• Div 1 debut for Slovan on 11.04.2004; totals 65/3 in Czech Div 1• 7/0 for Rimavska in Slovak Div 1; 22/1 for Timisoara in Romania 2008-10• Participant in 2003 U-20 WC finals; 1st of 3 caps on 22.08.2007 v France

Miloš BREZINSKÝ3

Former clubs: FK AS Trenčin, FC Slovan Liberec, FC Kladno, MŠK RimavskáSobota, FC Mladá Boleslav, AC Sparta Praha, FC Politechnica Timisoara


• Signed for Viktoria for the second time in career in January 2011• Originally from Most; product of Chmel Blšany football school• Div 1 debut five days after 20th birthday; 14 games in 2005-06• Joined Viktoria in 2006; played 61 matches (5 goals) in 2½ years• Czech champion with Slavia 2009-10 and with Viktoria 2010-11• Totals 123/9 in Czech Div 1; only senior cap on 04.06.2011 v Peru

Petr TRAPP7

Former clubs: FK Chmel Blšany, FC MUS Most, SK Havran Kryry, SK Slavia Praha


• Plzeň-born player; spent most of his career at Viktoria since the age of 8• 4 Serie A games with Modena in 2003-04 (total of 68 minutes)• No matches on loan at Tottenham; 12/0 at Sparta 2007-07• 138 Div 1 games, 13 goals, for Viktoria; two promotions from Div 2• 1st of 6 caps on 05.06.2009 v Malta

David LIMBERSKÝ8

Former clubs: FC Viktoria Plzeň, Modena FC, Tottenham Hotspur FC, AC Sparta Praha


FORWARD 07.02.1986 CZECH 177 CM / 72 KG

• Re-joined in January 2011 after three years in Norway• Moved to Plzeň at 8; joined Viktoria’s youth set-up two years later• Div 1 debut on 15.03.2004 at the age of 18; totals 90 games, 20 goals• Three seasons in Norwegian Div 1; 65 games, 14 goals• Participant in European Under-21 finals in 2007• 1st of 4 caps on 05.06.2009 v Malta

Martin FILLO9

Former clubs: SK Plzeň 1894, FC Viktoria Plzeň, Viking FK Stavanger


• Joined Viktoria’s youth set-up at the age of 15• Div 1 debut on 15.04.2011 (3 minutes sub appearance)• Only league appearance prior to this season• Helped Viktoria to win 2011 Czech Super Cup• Under-18 international (6 caps, 3 goals)

Michael KRMENČÍK12

Former clubs: Baník Sokolov


• Signed for Viktoria on the transfer deadline day• Joined Banik youth set-up at the age of 12; Div 1 debut on 11.03.2007• 97 games, 2 goals for Banik• Under-16 international debut in 2004; 52 youth caps (1 goal) • Runner-up at European U-17 in 2006; semi-finalist in U-19 in 2008• Played in U-20 World Cup finals in 2009 and European U-21 finals in 2011

Roman ŘEZNÍK14

Former clubs: FC Baník Ostrava


• Joined in winter 2008; on loan first and later permanently• Originally from Southern Moravia; played for Drnovice in lower divisions• Div 1 debut for Slovácko in 2003; 70/3 prior 2006 move to Sparta• On loan at Jablonec in 2006-07; only 1 game for Sparta• 91 games, 15 goals in last 3 seasons for Viktoria• 1st of 6 caps on 12.10.2010 v Liechtenstein

Milan PETRŽELA11

Former clubs: FK Drnovice, 1. FC Slovácko, AC Sparta Praha, FK Jablonec


• Joined in summer 2008; missed only 9 Div 1 matches in 3 seasons• 2 league titles and 6 Czech cups with 4 different teams• 338 Czech Div 1 games, 69 goals; spells in Portugal, Turkey and Japan• 19 caps, 0 goals (1999-2002); debut on 09.02.1999 v Belgium• Selected for EURO 2000; did not play in the final tournament

Pavel HORVÁTH10

Former clubs: AC Sparta Praha, FK Jablonec 97, SK Slavia Praha, Sporting Clube de Portugal, Galataşaray AȘ, FK Teplice, Vissel Kobe


• Joined the club at the age of 5• First team debut on 24.04.2010• 4 Div 1 games (in total 17 minutes)• Spent second half of 2010-11 on loan at Banik; 13/5 in Div 2• 1 Under-20, 1 Under-21 cap; scored on both debuts

Vladimír DARIDA16

Former clubs: FK Banik Sokolov


• Signed in the summer of 2010• Spent 2010-11 on loan at Slavia; 27 games, 2 goals• Viktoria debut in UCL qualifier v FC Pyunik Yerevan• Scored late 1-1 equalizer for Viktoria in 2011 Czech Super Cup win• Former Under-19 international

Jakub HORA17

Former clubs: FK Baník Most, SK Slavia Praha


• Born in Levoča, Slovakia; signed in summer 2009• Product of Banik; played 7 seasons at the club before one year at Levski• 234 games, 3 goals in Czech Div 1; 19/2 in Bulgaria• Czech champion 2003-04 and 2010-11; Bulgarian champion 2008-09• 4th place at 1999 European U-16 finals 1999; runner-up at 2001 U-18 finals• 40 youth caps, 6 goals on different age levels (latest in 2003 for Under-21s)

David BYSTROŇ18

Former clubs: FC Baník Ostrava, PFC Levski Sofia


• Much-travelled central defender signed in February 2009• Years in lower divisions before Div 1 debut on 13.07.2002 for Artmedia• Totals 180 games, 10 goals in Div 1 for 4 clubs; including 42/4 for Viktoria• Played 10 times for Czech Republic in Under-15 and Under-16 teams

František ŠEVINSKÝ15

Former clubs: Bohemians 1905, FK Říčany, Sparta Krč, FK Střížkov, FK Kolín, FC Artmedia Petržalka, 1. FK Drnovice, FK Mladá Boleslav


• Joined Viktoria in the summer of 2008• Product of Div 2 side Banik Sokolov• Loan spells at Buldoci and Slavia as a youngster• Div 1 debut on 02.08.2008; regular ever since• 84 games, 7 goals for Viktoria; 20/9 last season

Petr JIRÁČEK20

Former clubs: Sokol Tuchořice, FK Baník Sokolov, Buldoci Karlovy Vary, SK Slavia Praha



• Signed in September 2009• Czech Div 1 debut at 18 during loan at Slovácko• 81 games, 11 goals before joining Viktoria; title win with Sparta 2006-07• Since then 77/23; last season 29/13 - club’s top scorer• Participant in European Under-21 finals in 2007• Senior international debut on 05.06.2009 v Malta; 3 caps since

Daniel KOLÁŘ26

Former clubs: AC Sparta Praha, 1. FC Slovácko, FK Chmel Blšany

FORWARD 15.04.1983 SLOVAKIAN 182 CM / 71 KG

• Signed in June 2009; 49 games, 16 goals in 2 seasons• Div 1 debut for FC Nitra in 1999; totals 124/34 in Slovakian Div 1• 2006 season in Russian Div 1; 22 games, 3 goals for Shinnik• 3rd place in European Under-19 finals 2002• Played in 2003 Under-20 World Cup and 1999 European Under-16 finals• Scored 6 goals in 5 games of this season’s UCL qualifying campaign

Marek BAKOŠ23

Former clubs: FK Nová Baňa, FC Nitra, FK Půchov, FK Shinnik Yaroslavl, MFK Ružomberok

GOALKEEPER 06.07.1983 CZECH 196 CM / 94 KG

• Originally signed in July 2006; returned this summer from loan to Banik• Product of famous Banik’s goalkeeping school; Div 1 debut in 2005 for Chmel• Totals 112 games in Czech Div 1; last season 18 games for Banik• Spent 8 months on loan at WBA in 2008 without any appearances• Runner-up in 2000 European Under-16 finals; played in 2000 U-19 finals• Selected for UEFA’s Team of the Tournament at 2000 finals

Michal DANĚK25

Former clubs: FC Baník Ostrava, SK Kladno, FK Chmel Blšany, West Bromwich Albion FC, FK Teplice


• Joined on 12.08.2011; product of Banik; spent many years in lower divisions• Div 1 debut for Žilina in Slovakian league at the age of 24• At Div 1 level totals 51 games in Slovakia; 58 in Czech Republic; 67 in Russia• Moved to Viktoria from Russian Div 2 side Zhemchuzhina• 1 cap for Czech Republic - on 15.11.2006 v Denmark

Marek ČECH24

Former clubs: FC Baník Ostrava, VTJ Hranice, TJ VP Frýdek Místek, FC NH Ostrava, FK Fotbal Třinec, MŠK Žilina, FC Spartak Trnava, FC Slovan Liberec, FK Luch-Energia Vladivostok, FC Zhemchuzhina Sochi


• Joined Viktoria’s youth academy at the age of 12• Div 1 debut on 15.04.2011• 2 appearances in Div 1, totally for 8 minutes• Czech Republic youth international; 16 caps, 3 goals• Runner-up in 2011 European Under-19 Championship

Martin SLADKÝ22

Former clubs: TJ Jiskra Domažlice


• Joined Viktoria in June 2009• Div 1 debut for Marila at 18; 15/1 in his first season• Signed for Banik in 2005; 100 Div 1 games, 12 goals• 55 games, 6 goals in last 2 seasons at Viktoria• Former youth and Under-21 international (totals 30 caps, 2 goals)• Played in European Under-21 finals in 2007

František RAJTORAL27

Former clubs: FK Marila Příbram, FC Baník Ostrava


• Joined Viktoria’s youth set-up at the age of 8• Promoted to first team in 2011• No competitive games for first team yet• Youth international since 2007; 20 youth caps, no goals

David ŠTÍPEK29

Former clubs: None


• Signed on loan prior to last season and permanently this summer• Late developer; Div 1 debut at the age of 31 on 11.03.2007 for Kladno• 89 games in Div 1 before joining Viktoria• First choice throughout the title-winning campaign (2010-11); 22 games

Roman PAVLÍK33

Former clubs: Dropa Střížkov, Bohemians 1905, SK Kladno

DEFENDER 02.11.1979 SLOVAKIAN 186 CM / 82 KG

• Signed in July 2011 on a free transfer• Div 1 debut in 1997; 296 games, 32 goals in Slovakian Div 1• 3 Slovakian titles, 3 cups; European debut in 1999 for Inter in UEFA Cup• 23 games, 2 goals in Romanian Div 1 last season• Participant in European U-16 finals in 1996 and U-21 finals in 2000• 1st of 10 caps on 06.02.2002 v Iran

Marián ČIŠOVSKÝ28

Former clubs: HFC Humenné, FK Inter Bratislava, MSK Žilina, FC Artmedia Bratislava, FC Politehnica Timisoara


• Joined Viktoria at the age of 11• First team debut in 2000-01 in Div 2• Since then 88 games for Viktoria; 46 in Div 1• Loan spells with Přeštice and Buldoci• 2 games last season, no goals conceded• Latest first team appearance on 15.08.2010; 16 youth caps

Martin TICHACEK30

Former clubs: TJ Jiskra Domažlice, FC Viktoria Plzeň, TJ Přeštice, SK Buldoci Karlovy Vary



FC Viktoria Plzeň 30 21 6 3 70-28 69 AC Sparta Praha 30 22 2 6 54-21 68 FK Jablonec 30 17 7 6 65-34 58 SK Sigma Olomouc 30 14 5 11 47-29 47FK Mladá Boleslav 30 13 7 10 49-40 46 Bohemians 1905 30 12 7 11 33-33 43FC Slovan Liberec 30 12 7 11 45-36 43FC Hradec Králové 30 11 8 11 26-36 41SK Slavia Praha 30 9 13 8 41-36 40FK Teplice 30 10 9 11 39-46 39SK Dynamo České Budějovice 30 7 12 11 30-48 331. FC Slovácko 30 8 7 15 27-43 311. FK Příbram 30 8 7 15 22-36 31FC Baník Ostrava 30 7 9 14 31-46 30FC Zbrojovka Brno 30 7 3 20 33-55 24 FK Ústí nad Labem 30 4 7 19 22-67 19

Promoted: FK Dukla Praha, FK Viktoria ŽižkovRelegated: FC Zbrojovka Brno, FK Ústi nad LabemTop Scorer: David Lafata (FK Jablonec) 19sCup Final: FK Mladá Boleslav – SK Sigma Olomouc 1-1 (after extra-time)

FK Mladá Boleslav win 4-3 on penaltiesSuper Cup: FC Viktoria Plzeň – FK Mladá Boleslav 1-1

FC Viktoria Plzeň win 4-2 on penalties

30.07.11 (H) FC Slovan Liberec 25.05.12 (A)07.08.11 (A) Bohemians 1905 27.11.11 (H)12.08.11 (H) FK Teplice 24.02.12 (A)20.08.11 (A) FK Dukla Praha 02.03.12 (H)29.08.11 (H) AC Sparta Praha 09.03.12 (A)10.09.11 (A) SK Sigma Olomouc 16.03.12 (H)18.09.11 (H) FK Jablonec 97 23.03.12 (A)25.09.11 (A) SK Dynamo České Budějovice 30.03.12 (H) 02.10.11 (H) FC Banik Ostrava 06.04.12 (A) 15.10.11 (A) 1. FC Slovácko 13.04.12 (H) 23.10.11 (H) FK Viktoria Žižkov 20.04.12 (A) 29.10.11 (H) FC Hradec Kralové 27.04.12 (A) 06.11.11 (A) SK Slavia Praha 04.05.12 (H) 13.11.11 (H) FK Mladá Boleslav 11.05.12 (A)19.11.11 (A) 1. FK Pribam 18.05.12 (H)


FC PortoUEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE | SEASON 2011/12 | GROUP G

CLUB HONOURS

National Championship (25)1935, 1939, 1940, 1956, 1959, 1978, 1979,1985, 1986, 1988, 1990, 1992, 1993, 1995,1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2003, 2004, 2006,2007, 2008, 2009, 2011

National Cup (16)1956, 1958, 1968, 1977, 1984, 1988, 1991,1994, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2006, 2009,2010, 2011

National Super Cup (18)1981, 1983, 1984, 1986, 1990, 1991, 1993,1994, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2003, 2004,2006, 2009, 2010, 2011

European Champion Clubs’ Cup / UEFA Champions League (2)1987, 2004

UEFA Cup / UEFA Europa League (2)2003, 2011


European / South American Cup (2)1987, 2004

Founded: 28.09.1893Address: Vía Futebol Clube do Porto

Estádio do DragãoVia FC Porto, Entrada Poente, piso 3PT-4350-451 PortoPortugal

Telephone: +351 22 507 0500Telefax: +351 22 507 0550Website: www.fcporto.ptE-mail: [email protected]


Ground Capacity: 50,399Floodlight: 1,600 luxRecord Attendance: 51,000

(v FC Barcelona on 16.11.2003)


GENERAL INFORMATION

Most Appearances:João Pinto - 407 league games (1981-97)

Most Goals:Fernando Gomes - 288 (1974-80 & 1982-89)

STADIUM – ESTÁDIO DO DRAGÃO

PRESIDENT

Jorge Nuno PINTO DA COSTADate of Birth:28.12.1937 in PortoDate of Election:23.04.1982

CLUB RECORDS

HEAD COACH – Vítor Manuel de Oliveira Lopes PEREIRA

Date of Birth: 26.07.1968 in EspinhoNationality: PortuguesePlayer: Sporting de Espinho, AA Avanca, CD Estarreja,

Oliveirense, SJ Ver, Fiães SCCoach: Padroense (Under-15 / 2002-03) FC Porto (Under-15 /

2003-04) AD Sanjoanense (2004-05) SC Espinho (2005-07) FC Porto (Juniors 2007-08) CD Santa Clara(2008-10) FC Porto (Assistant 2010-11 Head Coachsince 21.06.2011)Portuguese Super Cup Winner 2011

General Manager: Antero HenriqueUCL Main Contact: Jaime TeixeiraPress Officer: Rui CerqueiraTeam Captain: Helton

Supporters Clubs: 209Members: 108,676Other sports: Adapted or DisabledSport, Basketball, Billiards, Boxing,Camping, Handball, Roller-hockey,Swimming


• Signed in summer 2005; moved from Brazil to Leiria in Jan 2003• At Vasco 1997-2002; debut in 2000; 52 league games; 67 at Leiria 2002-05• Took over from Vitor Baía; 2010-11 UEL win in 200th club game • Played every minute of 2010-11 UEL win; 5 leagues, 3 Cups, UEL for Porto• 57 UEFA club games; 40 in UCL• 1st of 3 caps v Swiss on 15.11.2006; sub at 2007 Copa América

HELTON da Silva Arruda1

Former clubs: CR Vasco da Gama, UD Leiria


• Arrived on 04.06.2009 from Nacional on 5-year contract• 28 league games for Nacional in 2008-09;• 2 seasons with Cruzeiro 2006-08 • 2010-11 UEL final win in 10th UEFA club game• 21 league games, 2 goals, in 2010-11 title win• Completed treble with UEL and FA Cup wins

MAICON Pereira Roque4

Former clubs: Cruzeiro EC, AD Cabrofriense, CD Nacional

MIDFIELDER 30.06.1986 COLOMBIAN 184 CM / 86 KG

• Signed in July 2008 on 4-year deal• Loaned from Envigado to St. Etienne for 2006-07 after 2 games at Boca• 36 Ligue 1 games, 1 goal for St Etienne 2006-08; move made permanent• Won 2010-11 UEL, League, Cup after 2009 League, Cup and 2010 Cup • 1st of 34 caps on 24.05.2006 v Ecuador

Fredy Alejandro GUARIN Vásquez6

Former clubs: Envigado FC, CA Boca Juniors, AS Saint-Etienne


• Arrived on 06.07.2009 from Olympiacos on 4-year deal• 36 games, 8 goals, for Olympiacos from Jan 2008 - May 2009• Won 2008, 2009 League, Cup doubles with Olympiacos• 2004 Apertura winner (Newell’s); 2006 Apertura winner (River)• Won 2010 Cup and 2011 UEL, League, Cup with Porto • 27 UEFA games, 3 goals; 9/2 in UCL; 1st of 3 caps on 07.03.2005 v Mexico

Fernando Daniel BELLUSCHI7

Former clubs: Newell’s Old Boys, CA River Plate, Olympiacos FC

DEFENDER 28.01.1985 URUGUAYAN 185 CM / 76 KG

• Joined on five-year contract in June 2009 from Cluj• 3 years in Argentina with Quilmes, Argentinos Juniors (2005-08)• One season at Cluj; 25 league games, 1 goal, all 6 UCL games• Won 2010-11 UEL, League, Cup honours; 2011 Copa América win• 28 UEFA Cup games, no goals; 16/0 in UCL• 1st of 30 caps on 19.11.08 v France; 2010 WC semi-finalist (5 games)

ALVARO Daniel PEREIRA Barragan5

Former clubs: CS Miramar Misiones, Quilmes AC, AA Argentinos Juniors, CFR 1907 Cluj



• Joined Sporting academy aged 13; 260 club games, 33 goals (2004-10)• Moved to Porto in 2010; League, Cup, UEL treble in 2010-11• Played every game in the 2010-11 UEL win• 70 UEFA club games, 4 goals; 28/3 in UCL• 2005 UEFA Cup final loss (Sporting v CSKA Moskva)• 1st of 34 caps aged 18 v Egypt (2-0); all 4 games at EURO 2008

João MOUTINHO8

Former clubs: Portimonense SC, Sporting Clube de Portugal

MIDFIELDER 30.09.1985 URUGUAYAN 178 CM / 81 KG

• Joined in June 2008 from PSG; spent 2007-08 on loan at Benfica• Won 2010-11 UEL, League, Cup honours after 2009 League, Cup, 2010 Cup• Began career with Peñarol in 2002, won Championship in 2003• Moved to Paris in summer 2005; French Cup winner 2006• 42 UEFA club games, 2 goals; 21/1 in UCL• 42 caps; missed 2010 World Cup (suspended); 2011 Copa América squad

CRISTIAN Gabriel RODRIGUEZ Barrotti10

Former clubs: CA Peñarol, Paris Saint-Germain FC, SL Benfica

DEFENDER 19.11.1984 URUGUAYAN 178 CM / 77 KG

• Attacking full-back signed in August 2006 on loan; now 5-year contract• 76 games, 1 goal, in 4 title wins with Porto; 3 cups; injured for UEL final• 31 UEFA games, no goals; 21/0 in UCL• 33 caps, no goals; 5 games for 2010 World Cup semi-finalists• Injured for 2011 Copa América win (broke collarbone in UEL v Sp Moskva)

JORGE Ciro FUCILE Perdomo13

Former clubs: Liverpool FC Montevideo


• Signed in July 2008 from Uruguayan club Rentistas• Won 2010-11 UEL, League, Cup after 2009 League, Cup, 2010 Cup• League top scorer (23) in 2011 title win; 51 games, 36 goals, in 2010-11• 3 seasons in Japan; 28 J2-League games, 25 goals, for Sapporo in 2006 • 42/35 for Verdy in 2007; 7 goals in 13 J-League games in 2008 for Verdy• J2-League top scorer 2007; 1st of 3 caps v England on 14.11.2009

Givanildo Vieira de Souza ‘HULK’12

Former clubs: SC Corinthians, Vilanovense FC, SC Vitória, CA Rentistas, Kawasaki Frontale, Consadole Sapporo, Tokyo Verdy


• Signed on 04.07.2011 from Atletico after 2 seasons on loan at Marítímo• Atletico debut on 21.02.09 v Rio Branco EC; 4 games for Atletico• 20 league games, 8 goals, for Marítímo in 2009-10; 18/7 in 2010-11

KLEBER Laude Pinheiro11

Former clubs: Club Atletico Mineiro, CS Marítímo

DEFENDER 31.08.1985 PORTUGUESE 189 CM / 77 KG

• Arrived in summer 2008 after 4 years in Belenenses squad• Won 2010-11 UEL, League, Cup after 2009 League, Cup, 2010 Cup• Most consistent of team in 2010-11 title win with 29 of 30 games• 97 games, 7 goals, for Belenenses 2004-08; 2007 Cup runner-up• 34 UEFA club games, 4 goals; 20/2 in UCL• Born in Cape Verde Islands; 1st of 10 caps on 11.02.2009 v Finland

ROLANDO Jorge Pires de Fonseca14

Former clubs: CF Os Belenenses

FORWARD 02.02.1985 PORTUGUESE 180 CM / 70 KG

• Joined in summer 2009 from Amadora; formerly at Sporting academy• Broke fibula in March 2010 to end first season with Porto; missed World Cup• 26 games, 10 goals, in 2010-11; 45/4 at Setúbal• 22/0 at Recreativo during loans; 21 UEFA games, 2 goals; 7/0 in UCL• 1st cap on 03.03.2010 v China; 3 caps, 1 goal

Silvestre Manuel Gonçalves VARELA17

Former clubs: Sporting Clube de Portugal, Vitória FC Setúbal, RC Recreativo de Huelva, CF Estrela Amadora

FORWARD 12.07.1991 COLOMBIAN 180 CM / 75 KG

• Signed on 06.07.2010 from Columbian Premier League club• 32 league games in Argentina, 3 goals; won 2009 Apertura championship• On 16.06.2011, he extended Porto contract until 2016• 17 games, 2 goals in 2010-11; sub in UEL final v Braga; 8/1 in UEL• Hat-trick in 2011 Cup final in 6-2 win v Vitória Guimarães• Player of Tournament in 2011 Toulon Under-20 Youth Festival

James RODRIGUEZ19

Former clubs: Envigado FC, CA Banfield

DEFENDER 05.04.1984 ROMANIAN 187 CM / 81 KG

• Played for National from age of six; moved to Rapid in 2008• 85 games in Romanian Division A, 5 goals, 2002-08• Signed to replace Jose Bosingwa (Chelsea) in July 2008 on 5-year contract• 36 games, no goals, in 2010-11 treble; 17/0 in 2008-09 title win• 1st of 9 caps as sub v Montenegro on 31.05.2008; in EURO 2008 squad

Ionut Cristian SAPUNARU21

Former clubs: FC National Bucureşti, FC Callatis Mangalia, FC Rapid Bucureşti

FORWARD 20.05.1987 ANGOLAN 176 CM / 70 KG

• Signed in summer 2011 from Marítímo after 4 seasons in Madeira• Moved to Portugal to play for Alverca, one of Benfica’s feeder teams• 96 league games, 20 goals, for Maritimo 2007-11; 21/4 in B team (2006-07)• 1st of 15 caps, 0-0 v Venezuela on 19.11.2008• One goal - in 2-1 win v Malta on 10.10.2009

DJALMA Braume Manuel Abel Campos20

Former clubs: FC Alverca, CS Marítímo



• 1st season with the club in 2010-11• 4 league games, no goals; 2/1 in UEL win• 45 club games, 2 goals, with Vasco da Gama (2008-10)• UEL goal on 19.08.10 v RC Genk

Josef de SOUZA Dias23

Former clubs: CR Vasco da Gama


• Born in Paris, of Congolese descent; moved to Belgium aged 5• Standard first team debut on 09.11.08; 98 club games, 4 goals (2008-11)• 2008-09 Belgian Championship medal (11 league games)• Signed for Porto on 13.08.2011• Did not play for Standard in 2011-12 UCL qualifiers v FC Zürich• 17 UEFA club games, 1 goal; 5/1 in UCL; France at Under-21 level

Eliaquim MANGALA22

Former clubs: UR Namur, R. Standard de Liège


• Signed 5-year contract in July 2007 after 57/3 for Vila Nova (2005-07) • On loan at Estrela; 26 league games, 1 goal (2007-08)• Won 2010-11 UEL, League, Cup after 2009 League, Cup, 2010 Cup• 30 UEFA club games, 1 goal; 18/1 in UCL• Under-20 international at 2007 South American Championship

FERNANDO Fransisco Reges25

Former clubs: Vila Nova FC, CF Estrela da Amadora


• Signed on 22.08.2010 on 5-year contract; won 2009 Clausura title• 31 games, 6 goals, in 2010-11 treble win; 15/5 in league; 12/1 in UEL• 54 club games, 1 goal, at Vélez• 1st of 11 caps on 20.05.2009 v Panama after 12 first-team club games• 3 games at 2010 World Cup

Nicolás OTAMENDI30

Former clubs: CA Vélez Sarsfield


• Signed in July 2011 from Nacional• Played all 90 league games in past 3 seasons for Nacional• Joined Nacional on 01.07.06, totalled 104 league games in 5 seasons• No 1 at Nacional after Swiss keeper Diego Benaglio moved to Wolfsburg

Rafael BRACALLI31

Former clubs: Paulista FC, CD Nacional

MIDFIELDER 15.04.1988 BELGIAN 173 CM / 69 KG

• Belgian Golden Shoe winner 2007; joined on 13.08.2011• Did not play for Standard in 2011-12 UCL qualifiers v FC Zurich• Captain at Standard aged 19; won 2008 & 2009 League, 2011 Cup medals• Originally with Mechelen; moved to Genk in summer 2004; Standard in 2006• 21 UEFA club games, no goals; 4/0 in UCL with Standard• 1st of 30 caps on 11.05.2006 v Saudi Arabia

Steven DEFOUR35

Former clubs: KV Mechelen, KRC Genk, R. Standard de Liège



FC Porto 30 27 3 0 73-16 84SL Benfica 30 20 3 7 61-31 63Sporting Clube de Portugal 30 13 9 8 41-31 48SC Braga 30 13 7 10 45-33 46Vitória SC de Guimarães 30 12 7 11 36-37 43CD Nacional 30 11 9 10 28-31 42FC Paços de Ferreira 30 10 11 9 35-42 41Rio Ave FC 30 10 8 12 35-33 38CS Marítimo 30 9 8 13 33-32 35UD Leiria 30 9 8 13 25-38 35SC Olhanense 30 7 13 10 24-34 34Vitória de Setúbal 30 8 10 12 29-42 34SC Beira-Mar 30 7 12 11 32-36 33A. Académica de Coimbra 30 7 9 14 32-48 30Portimonense SC 30 6 7 17 29-49 25A. Naval 1° Maio 30 5 8 17 26-51 23

Promoted: Gil Vicente FC, CD FeirenseRelegated: Portimonense SC, A. Naval 1° MaioTop scorer: Hulk (FC Porto) 23Cup Final: FC Porto – Vitória SC Guimarães 6-2Super Cup: FC Porto – Vitória SC Guimarães 2-1

14.08.11 (A) Vitóría SC Guimarães 29.01.12 (H)21.08.11 (H) Gil Vicente FC 29.01.12 (A)28.08.11 (A) UD Leiria 12.02.12 (H)11.09.11 (H) Vitóría FC Setúbal 19.02.12 (A)18.09.11 (A) CD Feirense 26.02.12 (H)25.09.11 (H) SL Benfica 04.03.12 (A)02.10.11 (A) A. Académica de Coimbra 11.03.12 (H)23.10.11 (H) CD Nacional 18.03.12 (A)29.10.11 (H) FC Paços de Ferreira 25.03.12 (A)06.11.11 (A) SC Olhanense 01.04.12 (H)27.11.11 (H) SC Braga 07.04.12 (A)11.12.11 (A) SC Beira-Mar 22.04.12 (H)18.12.11 (H) CS Marítimo 29.04.12 (A)08.01.12 (A) Sporting Clube de Portugal 06.05.12 (H)15.01.12 (H) Rio Ave FC 13.05.12 (A)


Real Madrid CFUEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE | SEASON 2011/12 | GROUP D

CLUB HONOURS

National Championship (31)1932, 1933, 1954, 1955, 1957, 1958, 1961,1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1967, 1968, 1969,1972, 1975, 1976, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1986,1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1995, 1997, 2001,2003, 2007, 2008

National Cup (18)1905, 1906, 1907, 1908, 1917, 1934, 1936,1946, 1947, 1962, 1970, 1974, 1975, 1980,1982, 1989, 1993, 2011

National Super Cup (8)1988, 1989, 1990, 1993, 1997, 2001, 2003,2008

European Champion Clubs’ Cup / UEFA Champions League (9)1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1966,1998, 2000, 2002

UEFA Cup (2)1985, 1986


European / South American Cup (3)1960, 1998, 2002

Founded: 06.03.1902Address: Avenida de Concha Espina N°1

ES-28036 MadridSpain

Telephone: ++34 91 398 4300Telefax: ++34 91 398 4391E-mail: [email protected]: www.realmadrid.es



(v Club Atlético de Madrid on 14.06.1997)


GENERAL INFORMATION

Most Appearances: Raúl González Blanco - 741 appearances(1994-2010)

Most Goals:Raúl González Blanco - 323 (1994-2010)

STADIUM – SANTIAGO BERNABÊU

PRESIDENT

Florentino PÉREZ RodríguezDate of Birth:08.03.1947 in MadridDate of Election:01.06.2009

CLUB RECORDS

HEAD COACH – José Mário Santos MOURINHO Félix

Date of Birth: 26.01.1963 in SetúbalNationality: PortuguesePlayer: CF Os Belenenses, Rio Ave FC, Sesimbra,

Comércio e IndústriaCoach: CF Estrela da Amadora (assistant coach) Vitória FC

Setúbal (assi) Sporting Clube de Portugal (ass. coach) FC Porto (ass. coach) FC Barcelona (ass. coach) SL Benfica (20 September-5 December 2000) UD Leiria (July 2001-20 January 2002) FC Porto (23 January 2002-2004)Chelsea FC (2 June 2004-20 September 2007) FC Internazionale Milano (2008-2010) Real Madrid (since 31.05.2010) UEFA Champions League Winner 2004, 2010 / UEFA Cup Winner 2003 Portuguese Championship Winner 2003, 2004Portuguese Cup Winner 2003 / Portuguese Super Cup Winner 2003 English Championship Winner 2005, 2006 / English Cup Winner 2007English League Cup Winner 2005, 2007 / English Super Cup Winner 2005Italian Championship Winner 2009, 2010 / Italian Cup Winner 2010 Italian Super Cup Winner 2008 / Spanish Cup Winner 2011

General Director: José Ángel SánchezFootball Director: Miguel PardezaFirst Team Director: Zinédine ZidaneCommunications Director: Antonio GaleanoPress Officer: Juan Camilo Andrade Canal Club Captain: Iker Casillas Fernández

Club Members: 92,600Supporters Clubs: 2,143Other sports: Basketball


• UCL ‘debut’ at 16 as unused sub v Rosenborg in Trondheim on 27.11.97• Joined club at 8; started 1999-00 as 3rd keeper; ended it at EURO 2000• 420 league games (440 goals conceded); has missed only 5 in last 9 seasons• Club and national team captain; first Real Madrid player to win all world titles• 121 caps (71 goals); 5 at 2002 World Cup, 3 in 2006, 7 in 2010• 3 games at EURO 2004; all six in 2008; all seven in 2010 World Cup

IKER CASILLAS Fernández1

Former clubs: None


• Youth player at Corinthians; joined Porto in 2004; Madrid in 2007• 63 league games 2001-04 with Marítimo; 17 UCL games for Porto• 79 league games in 4 seasons at Madrid; 26 last season • 25th European appearance on 10.03.09 v Liverpool; 38 UCL games• 1st of 34 caps (2 goals) on 21.11.07 v Finland; 2 (136mins) at 2010 WC• Scored v Turkey at EURO 2008; only outfielder to play all 360 mins

Kepler Laverán Lima Ferreira ‘PEPE’3

Former clubs: Corinthians SC, CD Maritimo, FC Porto


• Signed (buy-out clause) on eve of 2005 UCL deadline• Sevilla youth; Div 1 debut in 0-1 in La Coruña on 01.02.2004• 39 games (2 goals) at Sevilla; 195 at Madrid (25 goals) in 6 seasons• 8 games in UCL in 2010-11; 43 UCL games in total, 3 goals• 1st of 76 caps on 26.03.05 v China; 3 games at 2006 WC, 7 in 2010• 5 complete games at EURO 2008 (rested v Greece)

SERGIO RAMOS García4

Former clubs: Sevilla FC


• At Porto from 1997; joined Chelsea in 2004; ever-present in Porto’s UCL win• 130 league games, won 3 Premier Leagues; signed for Real Madrid in 2010 • Reunited with José Mourinho for third time; 77 UCL games, 9 last season• Liga debut v Mallorca on 29.08.2010; 33 games (3 goals) last season• 74 caps (4 goals) since debut v Albania on 11.10.2003• 5 games at EURO 2004; 3 at EURO 2004; 6 at 2006 World Cup, 4 in 2010

Ricardo Alberto Silveira CARVALHO2

Former clubs: Amarante, Leça FC, FC Porto, Vitória FC, Alverca Futebol, Chelsea FC

MIDFIELDER 05.09.1988 TURKISH 179 CM / 65 KG

• Born in Germany; joined Borussia’s youth teams in 2001• Youngest Bundesliga debutant at 16 years and 335 days on 06.08.05• Youngest scorer on 25.11.2005 v Eintracht Frankfurt; 23 games that season• Loaned to Feyenoord in 2007; 29/6 under former Borussia coach van Marwijk• Returned to Borussia in 2008; played 88 games (12 goals)• 1st of 26 caps on 08.10.05 v Germany and scored (2-1)

Nuri ŞAHIN 5

Former clubs: BV Borussia Dortmund, Feyenoord



• Joined Milan in 2003; 193 Serie A games, 70 goals in six seasons• UCL top scorer in 2006-07 with 10 goals in 13 games• Liga debut on 29.08.2010 v Deportivo; 39 games since (15 goals)• 14 league games last term (7 goals) due to injury; 3 UCL games • 18 mins v Costa Rica at 2002 World Cup; 413 in 2006; goal v Croatia• Confeds winner 2005, 2009; 70 caps (26 goals); 4 games at WC 2010

Ricardo Izecson Dos Santos Leita ‘KAKÀ’8

Former clubs: São Paulo FC, AC Milan

FORWARD 05.02.1985 PORTUGUESE 185 CM / 80 KG

• Joined Sporting in 1997 (25 games, 3 goals); United at 18 in 2003• 196 Premier games, 84 goals, in six seasons; UCL champion in 2008• 63 Liga games at Madrid;Spanish record with 40 Liga goals last season• European Golden Boot, Ballon D’Or; UEFA MVP 2008; 70/27 in UCL• 1st of 82 caps (27 goals) on 20.08.03 v Kazakhstan; silver at EURO 2004• 4th at 2006 World Cup; 3 games at EURO 2008; 4 at 2010 World Cup

Cristiano RONALDO Aveiro Dos Santos7

Former clubs: CD Nacional, Sporting Clube de Portugal, Manchester United FC


• Joined OL at 9; debut for 1st team on 15.01.2005 v Metz (1-0)• 112 games (43 goals) in five seasons at OL; top scorer in in 2007-08• Won 4 French leagues; Liga debut on 29.08.2010 v Deportivo• 60 league games since (23 goals); 13 in UCL (7 goals)• 1st of 38 caps (12 goals) on 28.04.2007 v Austria, scored winner (1-0)• Played 2 games at EURO 2008; not selected for South Africa

Karim BENZEMA9

Former clubs: Olympique Lyonnais

MIDFIELDER 04.04.1987 GERMAN 189 CM / 85 KG

• Joined Stuttgart’s youth team in 2004; in senior team after 21 games• BL debut on 01.10.2006 v Hertha; first two goals on 29.10.06 v Schalke• Played 98 games (14 goals) in four seasons; 11 UCL games• Liga debut v Mallorca on 29.08.2010; played 25 league games; 8 UCL• European Under-21 champion 2009• 1st of 20 caps on 05.09.2009 v South Africa; 7 games, 1 goal, in 2010 WC

Sami KHEDIRA6

Former clubs: VfB Stuttgart

MIDFIELDER 15.10.1988 GERMAN 183 CM / 73 KG

• Turkish decent; joined Schalke youth ranks in 2005• Div 1 debut v Eintracht on 12.08.2006; 30 league games (13 starts)• Signed for Bremen in January 2008; 71 league games (14 goals) • Totals 10 UCL games; debut v Valencia on 18.09.2007• Joined Madrid in summer 2010; 36 games (6 goals); 11/1 in UCL• 2009 European U-21 champion; 1st of 26 caps on 11.02.2009 v Norway• Played 7 games at 2010 World Cup

Mesut ÖZIL10

Former clubs: FC Schalke 04, SV Werder Bremen


• Signed 6-year contract in winter 2006-07; 30 games for Fluminense• Liga debut in 2-0 defeat in La Coruña on 07.01.2007• First Liga goal in 4-0 win over Sporting Gijón on 15.02.2009• 124 Liga games in 5 seasons, scored 11 goals; 28 UCL games• 3rd captain after departure of Diarra; obtained Spanish nationality in July• 1st of 6 senior caps on 05.09.2006 v Wales; scored on debut

MARCELO Vieira da Silva Junior12



• Joined Real Madrid from youth teams in 2010• Captain for three seasons at Castilla; 36 games in Div 2 • Div 1 debut v Espanyol on 13.02.2011; 3 games last season• UCL debut v Auxerre on 08.12.2010, playing the second half• Under-19 European champion in 2006 in Poland as captain of Spain• 1st Under-21 cap v Italy in the European play-offs in October 2007

Antonio ADÁN Garrido13

Former clubs: None


• Came through youth teams at Real Sociedad; loaned to Eibar in 2000• Returned in 2001 under John Toshack; Liga debut on 14.01.2001• Played 114 games (9 goals) before joining Liverpool in 2004• 143 league games (15 goals) in 5 seasons; won UCL and Super Cup in 2005• Signed on 05.08.09; 68 games since then (3 goals); 18/0 in UCL• 1st of 86 caps (10 goals) v on 30.04.03 Ecuador; 4 at EURO 2008, 7 at WC

XABI ALONSO Olano14

Former clubs: Real Sociedad, SD Eibar, Liverpool FC


• Came through Real youth teams; 37 games, 1 goal for Castilla 2005-07• Joined Getafe in 2007; 1st Div debut on 16.09.2007 v Espanyol (1-0)• Scored in 2008 Copa del Rey final in 3-1 defeat against Valencia• 62 games, 9 goals for Getafe in 2 seasons; 50 games (4 goals) for Madrid• 1st of 7 UCL games (129 minutes) v AC Milan on 21.10.2009• European U-19 champion in 2006; all 5 games but no starts (162 mins)

Esteban GRANERO Molina11

Former clubs: Real Madrid CF, Getafe CF


• Joined Rio Ave at 16; 28 games, 5 goals; joined Benfica in 2007 (3 games)• Loaned to Nacional in January 2008 (16 games)• Joined Div 2 Zaragoza on loan that summer; played 1 game in Spain• Returned to Portugal; on loan to Rio Ave in 2009; played 16 games • Back at Benfica; UEL debut v BATE; 1st of 12 caps on 14.11.2010 v Bosnia• Reunited at Real Madrid with Ángel Di María, both at Benfica in 2009-10

Fábio Alexandre Silva COENTRÃO15

Former clubs: Rio Ave FC, SL Benfica, Clube Desportivo Nacional, Real Zaragoza



• Started at Lens at the age of 9; Div 1 debut v Montpellier on 07.11.10• Played 23 league games (2 goals) last season• Signed a six year contract with Real Madrid on the 27.06.11• 2 caps with U-18 national team; 3 caps with U-21 national team

Raphaël VARANE19

Former clubs: RC Lens


• Started Div 2 Wattenscheid in 2000 alongside twin brother Halil; 75 games • Joined Schalke in 2003, brother followed in 2006; 113 games in 4 seasons• Moved to Bayern as a free-agent in 2007; 63 games (7 goals) in 5 seasons• Included in the EURO 2008 Team of the Tournament; played 5 games • 1st of 64 caps on 18.02.2004 v Denmark; joined Madrid in on 19.05.2011

Hamit ALTINTOP16

Former clubs: SG Wattenscheid 09, FC Schalke 04, FC Bayern München


• Signed during 2006-07 winter break after only 35 games for River• Debut in 1-0 home win v Zaragoza on 14.01.2007• 34/22 in La Liga in his first season; team top scorer in 2011 (32/27)• Only 17 games (10 goals) last term due to back injury• 20 games, 4 goals in UCL with Real Madrid• 1st of 16 caps on 10.10.09 v Peru; 4 (4 goals) at 2010 World Cup

Gonzalo Gerardo HIGUAÍN20

Former clubs: CA River Plate


• From Valencia’s youth teams; debut under Rafa Benítez in UEFA Cup• Loaned to Getafe (17/1) in 2004-05; returned to Valencia (131) in 2005• UCL debut in Valencia’s defeat v Salzburg (1-0) on 09.08.2006• Joined in June 2009; 53 league games; 14/1 (in Marseille) in UCL• Won Under-19 European title in 2004, defeating Turkey 1-0 in final• 1st of 27 caps on 13.10.07 v Denmark; unused sub at 2010 World Cup

Raúl ALBIOL Tortajada18

Former clubs: Valencia CF, Getafe CF


• Started in Zaragoza youth teams at 12; joined Madrid youth in 2001 • Div 2 promotion with Castilla in 2005; senior debut on 16.10.2004 v Betis• Signed for Deportivo in 2006; joined Liverpool 6 months later• 66 league games (2 goals) in 3 seasons in England; in 2007 UCL final• Returned to Madrid in July 2009; 56 league games (2 goals) since then• 1st of 25 caps on 26.03.08 v Italy; 1 at EURO 2008; 1 (13mins) at 2010 WC

Álvaro ARBELOA Coca17

Former clubs: RC Deportivo La Coruña, Liverpool FC


• Started at Rosario in 2005; played 35 league games (6 goals)• Joined Benfica in 2007; 76 league games (7 goals) in three seasons• 1st hat-trick on 27.02.2010 v Leixões; 6 UCL games (3 starts) in 2007-08• Joined Madrid on 28.06.2010; 35 league games (6 goals) last season• Under-20 World Cup champion in 2007; Olympic gold medalist in 2008• 5 games (356mins), no goals, at 2010 World Cup

Ángel DI MARÍA22

Former clubs: AS Rosario Central, SL Benfica


• Started at Nantes before playing in Ligue 2 for Le Mans, Le Havre• Moved to Chelsea in 2005; won League Cup, FA Cup that season• UCL debut for Arsenal v Sevilla in 2007; joined Portsmouth January 2008• After one season at Portmouth, joined Madrid on 21.08.08• 68 league games in Spain, 1 goal; 18 in UCL• 1st of 28 caps on 24.03.2007 v Lithuania

Lassana DIARRA24

Former clubs: FC Nantes Atlantique, Le Mans UC 72, AS Le Havre, Chelsea FC, Arsenal FC, Portsmouth FC

FORWARD 11.02.1987 SPANISH 179 CM / 73 KG

• Product of Real Madrid youth teams; joined Div 2 Castilla in 2006• Dropped to Div 2B in 2007; top scorer with 21 goals in 37 games• Signed for Espanyol in June 2008, leaving twin brother Juanmi at Castilla• Div 1 debut v Getafe on 20.09.2008; 97 games (10 goals) in 3 seasons• Signed a six year contract with Madrid on 23.05.2011• 1st of 4 caps for U-21 Spain on 25.03.2008 v Kazakhstan

José María CALLEJÓN Bueno21

Former clubs: Real Madrid CF, RCD Espanyol


• Born in Switzerland; his father was at Braga’s youth team• Started at Sporting’s youth teams in 2003• Loaned to Div 2 Real Sport Clube in 2009 (22 games)• Played for Servette last season; 15 games before injury• Joined Real Madrid Castilla this summer

Pedro Filipe Teodósio MENDES23

Former clubs: Sporting Clube de Portugal, Real Sport Clube, Servette FC


• Started at Real Madrid’s youth teams in 2001• Promoted to Real Madrid C in 2008; played 5 Div 3 games• Joined Castilla in 2009; Div 1 debut v Getafe on 10.05.2011• Completed pre-season with 1st team this summer

TOMÁS MEJÍAS Osorio25

Former clubs: None



FC Barcelona 38 30 6 2 95-21 96Real Madrid CF 38 29 5 4 102-33 92Valencia CF 38 21 8 9 64-44 71Villarreal CF 38 18 8 12 54-44 62Club Atlético de Madrid 38 17 7 14 62-53 58Athletic Club Bilbao 38 18 4 16 59-55 58Sevilla FC 38 17 7 14 62-61 58RCD Espanyol 38 15 4 19 46-55 49CA Osasuna 38 13 8 17 45-46 47Real Sporting de Gijon 38 11 14 13 35-42 47Málaga CF 38 13 7 18 54-68 46Real Racing Club Santander 38 12 10 16 41-56 46Levante UD 38 12 9 17 41-52 45Real Zaragoza 38 12 9 17 40-53 45Real Sociedad de Fútbol 38 14 3 21 49-66 45Getafe CF 38 12 8 18 49-60 44RCD Mallorca 38 12 8 18 41-56 44RC Deportivo La Coruña 38 10 13 15 31-47 43Hércules FC 38 9 8 21 36-60 35UD Almería 38 6 12 20 36-70 30

Promoted: Real Betis Balompié, Rayo Vallecano, Granada CFRelegated: RC Deportivo La Coruña, Hércules FC, UD AlmeríaTop scorer: Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid CF) 40Cup Final: Real Madrid CF – FC Barcelona 1-0 (after extra-time)Super Cup: Real Madrid CF – FC Barcelona 2-2

FC Barcelona – Real Madrid CF 3-2

20.08.11 (H) Athlétic Club Bilbao 21.01.12 (A)27.08.11 (A) Real Zaragoza 28.01.12 (H)10.09.11 (H) Getafe CF 04.02.12 (A)17.09.11 (A) Levante UD 11.02.12 (H)20.09.11 (A) Real Racing Club de Santander 18.02.12 (H)24.09.11 (H) Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 25.02.12 (A)01.10.11 (A) RCD Espanyol 03.03.12 (H)15.10.11 (H) Real Betis Balompié 10.03.12 (A)22.10.11 (A) Málaga CF 17.03.12 (H)25.10.11 (H) Villarreal CF 20.03.12 (A)29.10.11 (A) Real Sociedad de Fútbol 24.03.12 (H)05.11.11 (H) CA Osasuna 31.03.12 (A)19.11.11 (A) Valencia CF 07.04.12 (H)26.11.11 (H) Club Atlético de Madrid 10.04.12 (A)03.12.11 (A) Real Sporting de Gijón 14.04.12 (H)10.12.11 (H) FC Barcelona 21.04.12 (A)17.12.11 (A) Sevilla CF 28.04.12 (H)07.01.12 (H) Granada CF 05.05.12 (A)14.01.12 (A) RCD Mallorca 12.05.12 (H)


FC Shakhtar DonetskUEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE | SEASON 2011/12 | GROUP G

CLUB HONOURS

National Championship (6)2002, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2011

National Cup (11)(USSR): 1961, 1962, 1980, 1983; (Ukraine): 1995, 1997, 2001, 2002, 2004,2008, 2011

National Super Cup (3)2005, 2008, 2010

UEFA Cup (1)2009

Founded: 24.05.1936Address: 86-A Artema Street

UA-83050 DonetskUkraine

Telephone: ++380 62 387 01 02Telefax: ++380 62 387 01 04 E-mail: [email protected]: www.shakhtar.com


Ground Capacity: 52,518 (all-seated) Floodlight: 2,000 luxRecord Attendance: 52,518

(1-0 v FC DynamoKyiv on 05.05.2010)


GENERAL INFORMATION

Most Appearances: Mikhail Sokolovskyy - 400 league matches (1974-87)

Most Goals: Mikhail Sokolovskyy - 87 league goals (1974-87)

STADIUM – DONBASS ARENA

PRESIDENT

Rinat AKHMETOV

Date of Birth:21.09.1966 in DonetskDate of Election:11.10.1996

CLUB RECORDS

HEAD COACH – Mircea LUCESCU

Date of Birth: 29.07.1945 in BucharestNationality: RomanianPlayer: FC Dinamo Bucureşti (1963-65) Stiinta Bucureşti

(1965-66) Politehnica Bucureşti (1966-67) FC Dinamo Bucureşti (1967-77) Corvinul Hunedoara (1977-82)Romanian Championship Winner 1964, 1965, 1971, 1973, 1975, 1977 / Romanian Cup Winner 1964, 1968362 league appearances, 78 goals74 international appearances, 9 goals

Coach: Corvinul Hunedoara (player-coach 1977-81 - head coach 1981-82) Romaniannational team (1981-85) FC Dinamo Bucureşti (1985-90) Pisa Calcio (1990-91)Brescia Calcio (1991-96) AC Reggiana (1996-97) UFC Rapid Bucureşti (1997-98)FC Internazionale Milano (1998-99) UFC Rapid Bucureşti (1999-2000)Galatasaray AS (2000-02) / Beşiktaş JK (2002-04) FC Shakhtar Donetsk (since16.05.2004)Romanian Championship Winner 1990, 1999 / Romanian Cup Winner 1990,1998 / Romanian Super Cup Winner 2000 / Turkish Championship Winner 2002,2003 / Ukrainian Championship Winner 2005, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2011 /Ukrainian Cup Winner 2004, 2008, 2011 / Ukrainian Super Cup Winner 2005,2008, 2010 / UEFA Super Cup Winner 2000 / UEFA Cup Winner 2009Coach of the Year in Turkey 2001, 2002, 2003 / Coach of the Year in Romania2004 / Coach of the Year in Ukraine 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011

General Secretary: Oleksandr CherkasovPress Officer: Ruslan MarmazovCaptain: Darijo Srna

Club Members: 22,000 season ticketholders

Supporters Clubs: 107(6,947,000 members)

Other sports: None


• Prague-born; regular in Czech Div 1 since age of 19• Signed in July 2004; 127 league games, 2 goals in 7 seasons• European Under-21 champion 2002; World Youth Cup quarter-finalist 2001• 2009 UEFA Cup winner (missed the final); 27/0 in UCL• At EURO 2004 but played only 45 minutes (v Germany)• 1st of 36 caps v Belgium on 10.11.2001

Tomaš HÜBSCHMAN3

Former clubs: FK Zlin, AC Sparta Praha, FK Jablonec 97


• Runner-up in Brazil in 2004 (41 games, 9 goals); signed in July 2005• 136/25 in Ukrainian Div 1; 4 league titles, 2 cup wins• 2009 UEFA Cup winner, played all 9 games, scored 4 goals• Under-20 World Cup winner 2003; hit 87th-minute winner v Spain in final• 18/3 in UCL in 4 seasons

Fernando Luis Rosa ‘FERNANDINHO’7

Former clubs: Atlético Paranaense


• Signed for Shakhtar in January 2005; switched from Futsal to football at 13• Brazilian championship runner-up in 2004; 15 goals in 40 games• Five-time Ukrainian champion; 24 games, 5 goals last season; totals 162/38• Scored extra-time winner v Werder in 2009 UEFA Cup final• 27/8 in UCL in 4 seasons (all 10 last season); hat-trick v Basel in 2008-09• 4 caps, 1 goal (v Paraguay in Copa América); debut 09.02.2011 v France

JÁDSON Rodriguez da Silva8

Former clubs: Atlético Paranaense


• Born in Porto Alegre; Internacional debut in 2006; 12/0 in Div 1• FIFA Club World Cup winner 2006; came on as sub in final v Barça• Joined in March 2007; Shakhtar debut on 19.03.2007: 21/10 last season• Totals 75/29 in Ukraine; winner at Under-20 Copa América in 2007• Scored once in 2009 UEFA Cup final 2-1 win over Werder• 10 games, 4 goals in UCL last season; totals 18/7

LUIZ ADRIANO de Souza da Silva9

Former clubs: SC Internacional Porto Alegre

DEFENDER 22.10.1982 UKRAINIAN 184 CM / 77 KG

• Kiev-born; joined in May 2006 after spells in Div 2 with Arsenal• Runner-up with Banants in Armenian Div 1 (17/3) in 2003• 10 games, no goals last season with Shakhtar; totals 104/4 in Div 1• 15/0 in UCL in four seasons; 2009 UEFA Cup winner• 1st of 24 caps on 15.08.2006 v Azerbaijan• Goal in EURO 2008 qualifier 2-0 v Scotland

Oleksandr KUCHER5

Former clubs: FC Metalurh Donetsk, FC Banants Yerevan, FC Metalist Kharkiv, FC Arsenal Kharkiv



• Signed 5-year contract on 23 August 2007• Corinthians debut in 2006, 15/2 in Brazilian Div 1 2007• South American U-20 champion in 2006; ¼-finalist at 2007 FIFA U-20 WC• Totals 99/14 for Shakhtar; 18/3 in UCL; 2009 UEFA Cup winner• Ukrainian League Player of the Year 2010-11• Last season 28/3 in Div 1, missing only two games; all 10 (2 goals) in UCL

WILLIAN Borges da Silva10

Former clubs: SC Corinthians

MIDFIELDER 24.05.1985 UKRAINIAN 179 CM / 74 KG

• Joined in June 2009, having been brought up in Zakarpattya region• Senior debut for Zakarpattya Uzhgorod at 16 in Div 2• Promoted after 2003/04; moved to Karpaty Lviv in 2006, became captain• 131/11 in Div 1 prior joining Shakhtar; 33/1 since then in 2 seasons• UCL debut on 08.12.2010 v Braga; played 90 mins in QF v Barcelona• 1st of 11 full caps on 05.09.2009 v Andorra

Vasyl KOBIN14

Former clubs: FC Zakarpattya Uzhgorod, FC Karpaty Lviv


• Signed on 11 May 2010 for five years together with Serhiy Krivtsov• Born in Donetsk region, but product of Torpedo• Moved to Div 1 side Metalurh in 2006; totals 95/1 in Div 1• Shakhtar debut on 04.07.2010 in Super cup v Tavriya Simferopol (7-1)• Last season 15 games, no goals; 2/1 in UCL (scored v Partizan)• Played in 2011 Euro U-21 finals; 1st of 4 full caps on 17.11.2010 v Switzerland

Taras STEPANENKO15

Former clubs: FC Torpedo Zaporizhya, FC Metalurh Zaporizhya

FORWARD 25.02.1983 CROATIAN 177 CM / 73 KG

• Signed in July 2010 for 4 years; 22 games, 6 goals last season• 8/4 in UCL (2 goals v Arsenal); 3 years at Arsenal (41/8 in Div 1, 11/3 in UCL)• Brazilian-born; moved to Croatia aged 15; citizenship in 2002• 104 games, 73 goals and 2 titles at Dinamo; moved to Arsenal in July 2007• Broken fibula, dislocated ankle on 23.03.08, missed 11 months• 37 caps, 19 goals since Croatia-debut on 16.11.2004 v Republic of Ireland

EDUARDO Alves da Silva11

Former clubs: CBF Nova Kennedy, NK Dinamo Zagreb, Bangu AC, NK Inker Zaprisic, Arsenal FC


• Lutsk-born left-sided player; Div 1 debut in 1998 for Zaporizhya• Re-joined in June 2005; first in 2000 (12 games in 1½ seasons)• 3 seasons in Russian Div 1 for Shinnik (48/4)• 10/0 for Shakhtar last season, totals 131/2 in Div 1; only 6/0 in UCL• Former U-21 captain; 1st of 18 senior caps v Denmark on 30.04.2003

Vyacheslav SHEVCHUK13

Former clubs: FK Kovel, FC Podillya Khmelnytskiy, FC Metalurh Zaporizhya, FC Metalurh Donetsk, FC Shinnik Yaroslavl, FC Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk


• Joined Gremio at the age of 12; runner-up in Brazilian Div 1 in 2008• Signed in January 2009; 13/5 for Shakhtar in first season• Shakhtar debut on 18.02.2009 in UEL match v Fulham• Last season 27/5 in Div 1; all 10 games in UCL, 2 goals• FIFA Under-20 World Cup runner-up 2009

Douglas COSTA de Souza20

Former clubs: EC Novo Hamburgo, Gremio Porto Alegre

MIDFIELDER/FORWARD 21.01.1989 ARMENIAN 178 CM / 72 KG

• Signed from local rivals Metalurh on 30 August 2010• Three Armenian titles with Pyunik; totals 70/30 in Armenian Div 1• Joined Metalurh in July 2009; 29/9 in 2009-10; 4 goals in UEL qualifiers• 17/3 last season for Shakhtar, 7/0 in UCL• 21 full caps (4 goals); debut at 17, on 14.01.2007 v Panama• Son of one of the most famous Armenian players, Hamlet Mkhitaryan

Henrikh MKHITARYAN22

Former clubs: FC Pyunik Yerevan, FC Metalurh Donetsk

FORWARD 20.07.1985 UKRAINIAN 188 CM / 66 KG

• Re-joined in June 2011 • From Makeevka, near Donetsk; joined Shakhtar in 2002• Spent 1½ seasons on loan at Arsenal (24/17 in 2007-08) • Div 1 top scorer last season (17 goals for Dnipro); second best in 2007-08• Only full season for Shakhtar 2008-09; 26/7 in Div 1; 3/1 in UCL• 23 caps, 5 goals for Ukraine; debut 24.05.2008 v Netherlands

Yevhen SELEZNOV17

Former clubs: FC Arsenal Kyiv, FC Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk


• Born in Zaporizhya; joined Shakhtar in 2000; first-team in 2002-03• 2 seasons on loan to Div 1 Illichivets; returned in July 2006• Totals 181/25 in Div 1; 11/0 for Shakhtar last season• Played World Youth, European Under-18 finals in 2001• 2009 UEFA Cup winner• 24 senior caps, 1 goal; debut v FYR Macedonia on 11.10.2003

Oleksiy GAI19

Former clubs: FC Metalurh Zaporizhya, FC Illichivets Mariupol

GOALKEEPER 10.04.1987 UKRAINIAN 195 CM / 94 KG

• Signed in July 2011, Kiev-born product of rivals Dynamo• Div 1 debut at 18 on 05.03.2006; 14/0 for Dynamo’s first team• 21 mins as a sub v Real Madrid in 2006-07 UCL; 1 UCL game in 2007-08• Joined Obolon on a free transfer in Feb 2009; 29 Div 1 games in ½ years• Runner-up at European U-21 finals in 2006; at U-17 finals in 2004

Oleksandr RYBKA25

Former clubs: FC Dynamo Kyiv, FC Obolon Kyiv



• Signed in December 2009; totals 29/5 in Div 1• 8 games, no goals in last season’s UCL• Together with Douglas Costa, FIFA U-20 World Cup runner-up 2009• Voted 2nd-best player; missed a penalty in the final shoot-out v Ghana• Born in Duque de Caxias; product of Vasco da Gama• Participant in FIFA U-17 World Cup 2007; over 50 youth caps for Brazil

ALEX TEIXEIRA Santos29

Former clubs: CR Vasco da Gama

GOALKEEPER 28.06.1984 UKRAINIAN 190 CM / 87 KG

• Signed in December 2006; regular ever since• Totals 43/0 for Vorskla in Div 1; 103/0 for Shakhtar in last 4 seasons• All 12 (full minutes) in UCL 2007-09; all 10 (full minutes) last season• 2009 UEFA Cup winner (ever-present)• 2006 European U-21 runner-up; unused sub at 2006 FIFA World Cup • 1st of 25 senior caps on 22.08.2007 v Uzbekistan

Andriy PYATOV30

Former clubs: FC Vorskla Poltava

DEFENDER 26.05.1981 ROMANIAN 178 CM / 72 KG

• Signed in July 2003; totals 150 Div 1 games, 6 goals for the club• Romanian league debut in 1998-99; 96/6 in Div 1• League title in 2002-03• 28/1 in UCL for Shakhtar in five seasons; 2009 UEFA Cup winner• 1st of 75 caps (1 goal) on 13.02.2002 v France in Paris• All 3 full games at EURO 2008

Răzvan Dincă RAŢ26

Former clubs: AFC Rapid Bucureşti, FCM Bacau, Electromagnetica Bucureşti


• Recruited from Lviv Sports School in 2003; re-joined in July 2010• Div 1 debut at 17; totals 114/9 (99/7 for Shakhtar)• UCL debut 2004-05 as last-minute sub v Barça; 20/1 in total• 11 months at FC Barcelona; Spanish champion 2009-10 (12/0)• Semi-finalist at 2004 Euro U-19 finals and silver-medal at 2006 U-21• Missed 2006 World Cup due to injury; 1st of 27 caps v Israel on 07.02.2007

Dmytro CHYGRYNSKYY27

Former clubs: FC Metalurh Zaporizhya, FC Barcelona


• São Paulo-born player; joined in May 2011• Regular at Corinthians for 4 seasons; debut at 18 on 30.06.2007• Totals 93/26 in Brazilian Div 1; Brazilian cup-winner 2009• Scored on his Shakhtar debut on the first day of 2011-12 season• Former Brazilian U-20 international; winner of U-21 Copa America

Bruno Ferreira Bonfim ‘DENTINHO’31

Former clubs: SC Corinthians

MIDFIELDER 01.05.1982 CROATIAN 178 CM / 72 KG

• Joined in July 2003 as Croatia’s Player of the Season in 2002/03• 69/7 in Croatian Div 1; 186/15 in Ukraine; captain of Shakhtar• Croatian champion 2001; 5 times Ukrainian champion• 31/2 in UCL; 2009 UEFA Cup winner (full 840 mins in all 9 games)• 1st of 83 full caps, 19 goals v Romania on 20.11.2002• EURO 2008 (3 games, 1 goal); EURO 2004 (2/0); 2006 WC (3/1)• Support orphans and dedicates goals to brother Igor (Down-syndrome)

Darijo SRNA33

Former clubs: NK Neretva, HNK Hajduk Split


• Signed in May 2008 from Vorskla• Poltava-born; product of local youth system• Div 1 debut in 2004, 57/1 for Vorskla in Div 1• 24/0 for Shakhtar in last three seasons; 6/0 last season• Former Under-21 international

Oleksandr CHYZHOV36

Former clubs: FC Vorskla Poltava


• Signed on 11.05.2010 for five years together with Taras Stepanenko• Div 1 debut at 17 on 26.04.2008 v Arsenal Kyiv; totals 45/2 in Div 1• 2 games last season for Shakhtar (in April)• European Under-19 champion 2009, full minutes in all 5 games• Selected for the Team of the Tournament at Under-19s• Played at European U-21 finals in 2011 (full minutes in all 3 games)

Sergiy KRYVTSOV38

Former clubs: FC Metalurh Zaporizhya


• Joined Shakhtar Academy in 2003, signed on professional terms in 2009• During two weeks of Aug 2009, Cup, UEL and Div 1 debuts (in that order)• Regular ever since; 45/1 in Div 1; Young Player of the League 2009-10• All 10 UCL games last season (full minutes), scored v Barcelona in 5-1 defeat• 1st of 10 full caps (3 goals) on 10.10.2009 v England• Played at European U-21 finals in 2011 (full minutes in all 3 games)

Yaroslav RAKITSKIY44

Former clubs: Samara-Meteorit Pavlograd

FORWARD 18.06.1987 BOLIVIAN 187 CM / 82 KG

• Signed in May 2008; 14/2 in 2008-09, 18/5 last season; 3/0 in UCL• Spent 2009-10 on loan at Werder (5/0) and Wigan (12/0)• Born in Bolivia to Brazilian father, Bolivian mother• Moved to Brazil at 18; scored 8 goals in 2008 Copa Libertadores• Played for Brazilian Under-20s, but decided to switch to Bolivia• 1st of 25 caps (8 goals) on 12.09.2007 v Peru; at 2011 Copa America

Marcelo MORENO Martins99

Former clubs: CD Oriente Petrolero, EC Vitória Bahia, Cruzeiro EC



FC Shakhtar Donetsk 30 23 3 4 53-16 72FC Dynamo Kyiv 30 20 5 5 60-24 65FC Metalist Kharkiv 30 18 6 6 58-26 60FC Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk 30 16 9 5 46-20 57FC Karpaty Lviv 30 13 9 8 41-34 48FC Vorskla Poltava 30 10 9 11 37-32 39SC Tavriya Simferopol 30 10 9 11 44-46 39FC Metalurh Donetsk 30 11 5 14 36-45 38FC Arsenal Kyiv 30 10 7 13 36-38 37FC Obolon Kyiv 30 9 7 14 26-38 34FC Volyn Lutsk 30 9 7 14 27-49 34FC Zorya Luhansk 30 7 9 14 28-40 30FC Kryvbas Kryvyi Rih 30 6 11 13 27-45 29FC Illichivets Mariupil 30 7 8 15 45-67 29PFC Sevastopol 30 7 6 17 26-48 27FC Metalurh Zaporizhya 30 6 6 18 18-40 24

Promoted: FC Chernomorets Odeas, PFC OleksandriaRelegated: PFC Sevastopol, FC Melaurh ZaporizhyaTop scorer: Evgeni Seleznyov (FC Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk) 17Cup Final: FC Shakhtar Donetsk – FC Dynamo Kyiv 2-0Super Cup: FC Shakhtar Donetsk – FC Dynamo Kyiv 1-3

08.07.11 (H) FC Obolon Kyiv15.07.11 (A) FC Metalurh Donetsk22.07.11 (H) FC Karpaty Lviv29.07.11 (A) FC Arsenal Kyiv05.08.11 (H) FC Kryvbas Kryvi Rih12.08.11 (A) FC Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk19.08.11 (H) FC Illichivets Mariupol26.08.11 (A) FC Chernomorets Odessa09.09.11 (H) FC Volyn Lutsk16.09.11 (H) FC Vorskla Poltava23.09.11 (A) FC Dynamo Kyiv01.10.11 (H) FC Zorya Luhansk14.10.11 (A) SC Tavriya Simferopol21.10.11 (H) FC Metalist Kharkiv28.10.11 (A) PFC Oleksandria

Second phase fixtures to be announced during the winter break


Trabzonspor AŞUEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE | SEASON 2011/12 | GROUP B

CLUB HONOURS


National Cup (8) 1977, 1978, 1984, 1992, 1995, 2003, 2004,2010


President’s Cup (7)1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1983, 1995

Founded: 02.08.1967Address: Mehmet Ali Yilmaz Tesisleri

Havaalani Alti 27TR-61080 TrabzonTurkey

Telephone: +90 462 325 09 67Telefax: +90 462 325 55 14 E-mail: [email protected]: www.trabzonspor.org.tr


Ground Capacity: 23,772Floodlight: 2,200 luxRecord Attendance: 22,661

(1-0 v Bursaspor on 17.04.2011)


GENERAL INFORMATION

Most Appearances:Şenol Güneş - 424 (1972-86)

Most Goals: Hami Mandıralı - 256 goals in 416 games(1984-98 & 1999-2002)

STADIUM – HÜSEYIN AVNI AKER

PRESIDENT

Sadri ŞENERDate of Birth:21.08.1951 in TrabzonDate of Election:10.02.2008

* Also president 1990-94

CLUB RECORDS

HEAD COACH – Şenol GÜNEŞ

Date of Birth: 01.06.1952 in TrabzonNationality: TurkishPlayer: Erdoğdu Gençlik (1967-68) Sebat Gençlik (1968-69)

Trabzonspor AŞ (1969-70) Sebat Gençlik (1970-72) Trabzonspor AŞ (1972-87)31 appearances for Turkey - as goalkeeper (1975-87)424 appearances for Trabzonspor AŞTurkish Championship Winner 1976, 1977, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1984Turkish Cup Winner 1977, 1978, 1984Turkish Super Cup Winner 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1983

Coach: Trabzonspor AŞ (1988-89) Boluspor (1989-92) Istanbulspor (1992-93)Trabzonspor AŞ (1993-97) Antalyaspor (1997-98) Sakaryaspor (1998-2000)Turkish National Team (2000-04) Trabzonspor AŞ (2004-05) FC Seoul (2007-09)Trabzonspor AŞ (since 01.07.2009)Turkish Championship Winner 1995, 1996, 2005, 2011Turkish Cup Winner 1995, 2010 Turkish Super Cup Winner 1995, 2010FIFA World Cup bronze medal 2002FIFA Confederations Cup bronze medal 2003

General Secretary: Dr. Hasan YenerPress Officer: Altuğ AtalayCaptain: Tolga Zengin

Club Members: 20,085Supporters Clubs: 5Other sports: Athletics, Basketball,Handball, Judo, Shooting, Swimming,Volleyball, Women’s Football

GOALKEEPER 01.01.1988 TURKISH 187 CM / 74 KG

• Spent youth career at Yeşilovaspor before joining Karşiyaka in 2004• 18 Süper Lig appearances in four seasons• Joined Trabzonspor in 2008; 2 cup matches in 2008-09• Turkish Cup winner 2009-10; 7 appearances• 19 Süper Lig games in 2009-10; only one last season • 1st of 3 caps on 26.05.2010 v Northern Ireland (2-0)

ONUR Recep Kivrak1

Former clubs: Izmir Yeşilovaspor, Karşiyaka SK

DEFENDER 13.03.1979 POLISH 186 CM / 78 KG

• Signed 2-year contract with Trabzonspor on 15.06.2010• Debut in Polish Ekstraklasa League v Amica Wronki on 07.05.1997• 75 league games, 1 goal, for Lech (1997-99); 204/6 for Wisla (2000-10)• Captain as of 2005; Polish champion 2001, 03, 04, 05, 08, 09 • Debut for Trabzonspor in 2010 Super Cup; 15 games, 2 goals i Süper Lig• 46 UEFA games, 1 goal; 1st of 25 caps on 10.02.2002 v Faroe Islands (2-1)

Arkadiusz GLOWACKI6

Former clubs: Lech Poznań, Wisla Kraków

FORWARD 08.12.1982 TURKISH 185 CM / 75 KG

• Born in Gelsenkirchen; twin brother of Hamit who plays for Real Madrid• Started as professional at Wattenscheid; 81 games, 35 goals (2000-03)• Moved to Kaiserslautern; promoted to first team after one season• 91/28 (2003-06); Schalke 96/16 (2006-10); Eintracht 32/3 (2010-11)• EURO 2008 bronze; Signed 3-year contract with Trabzonspor this summer• 34 full caps, 8 goals; 9/1 U-21; 1/0 U-20; 2/0 U-18

Halil ALTINTOP9

Former clubs: Schwarz-Weiss Gelsenkirchen, TuS Rotthausen, SGWattenscheid 09, 1. FC Kaiserslautern, FC Schalke 04, Eintracht Frankfurt


• Born in Trebišov, the Czech part of Czechoslovakia• 71 games, 10 goals for Inter in four seasons; Slovakian ‘double’ in 2001• 17 games in championship winning side with Sparta (2004-05)• Moved to FC Porto; league winner 2005, 2006; cup winner 2005• 51 games, 2 goals for Albion (2008-11); joined Trabzonspor on 31.08.2011• 2002 U-19 EURO 3rd place; 46 caps, 5 goals

Marek CECH5

Former clubs: FK Inter Bratislava, AC Sparta Praha, FC Porto, West Bromwich Albion FC

MIDFIELDER 06.11.1986 POLISH 176 CM / 70 KG

• Played for two minor clubs in Olsztyn before joining Stomil in 2003• Div2 Debut on 31.05.2003; 2 apparances as sub that season• Signed 5-year deal with Plock; debut in top league Ekstraklasa 15.05.2004• 72 games, 9 goals;on loan to Zaglebie 2007; then 69/11 for Polonia (2009-11)• UEFA club competition debut on 11.08.2005; Player of Year in Poland 2011• 1st of 13 caps on 29.05.2010 v Finland; joined Trabzonspor 20.06.2011

ADRIAN Mierzejewski10

Former clubs: Stomil Olsztyn, Wisla Plock, Zaglebie Sosnowiec, Polonia Warszawa


DEFENDER 05.12.1983 TURKISH 183 CM / 77 KG

• Joined Trabzonspur at the age of 16• Signed professional terms in 2002• On loan to Kayserispor; 30 games, no goals (2006-07)• 124 games in Süper Lig, 7 goals for Trabzonspor• One appearance in Turkish Under-21 team

Tayfun CORA18

Former clubs: Kayserispor


• Signed 5-year contract with Heerenveen on 21.08.2007• Scored in his debut; Dutch cup winner 2009; 55 games, 16 goals• Released from duty by end of March 2010; returned to Brazil• No appearances for Desportivo; 5 for Palmeiras also on loan• Then on loan to Westerloo; 39 games, 22 goals (2010-11)• Joined Trabzonspor on 27.06.2011

Paulo HENRIQUE Carneiro Filho12

Former clubs: Clube Alético Mineiro, SC Heerenveen, Desportivo Brasil, SE Palmeiras, KVC Westerloo

MIDFIELDER 14.12.1980 IVORIAN 180 CM / 70 KG

• Product of famous Mimosas academy in Abidjan• 126 games, 1 goal for Genk (1999-2004); then 66/2 for Saint-Etienne• 88 PL games for Tottenham (2006-09), no goals; 91/0 for Sevilla (2009-11)• Belgian Cup winner 2002; League Cup winner 2008; Copa del Rey 2008• Played in 2006 and 2010 World Cup; 91 caps, 1 goal (v Botswana)• Signed 4-year contract with Trabzonspor on 02.06.2011

Alain Didier ZOKORA Déguy15

Former clubs: ASEC Mimosas, KRC Genk, AS Saint-Etienne, Tottenham Hotspur FC, Sevilla FC


• Played two seasons for Antalyaspor youth team• 78 games, 35 goals in 1st-team (2003-06); promotion to Süper Lig in 2006• 2-year deal with Beşiktaş; 39 Süper Lig games, 6 goals• On loan to Manisaspor for 6 months; 16/9; 2-year-contract with Fenerbahçe• Only 6 games before loaned to Eskisehirspor; 14 games, 1 goal (2009-10)• Joined Trabzonspor in Feb 2010; 1° of 12 caps on 12.04.2006 v Azerbaijan

BURAK Yilmaz17

Former clubs: Antalyaspor, Beşiktaş JK, Manisaspor, Fenerbahçe SK, Eskisehirspor

FORWARD 01.04.1982 SLOVAK 187 CM / 76 KG

• 101 appearances, 47 goals for his home town club Slovan (1999-2003)• Joined Nürnberg and helped club to promotion to Bundesliga in first season• 16 goals in last 16 games in 2005-06; a record 6 in two consecutive games• After five seasons (124 game, 36 goals) at Nürnberg he signed for Lille (38/7)• On loan to MKE in January 2010; joined Trabzonspor on 31.08.2011• 23 goals in 78 caps; first-ever Slovak goal in WC finals (v New Zealand in 2010)

Robert VITTEK11

Former clubs: ŠK Slovan Bratislava, 1. FC Nürnberg, LOSC Lille Métropole, MKE Ankaragücü


• Three years in the youth section of Chacarita (2000-03)• Promoted to senior team in Argentinian Div 1; relegated after one season• 32 games, 3 goals (2003-06); then 44 games, 4 goals with KFC (2006-08)• Signed 5-year contract with Trabzonspor on 22.05.2008• 94 games, 15 goals; contract extended on 22.06.2001 till 2016

Gustavo COLMAN20

Former clubs: Chacarita Juniors, KFC Germinal Beerschot Antwerpen


• A youth player at Balikspor at the age of 13• Joined Diyarbakirspior two years later• Promoted to first team in 2005; debut in Div2 on 04.02.2006• 6 goals in 96 Div 2 appearances (2005-10)• Signed 3-year contract with Trabzonspor on 22.06.2010• 17 games for the club in the Süoper Lig; 10 U-19; 4 U-21

BARIS Atas21

Former clubs: Diyarbakirspior


• Joined Aydinlispor’s academy at the age of 11• Transferred to Trabzonspor after one year• On loan to local clubs Iidmanocaği (2003-06); Karadenizspor (2006-07);• Div 3 club Arsinspor (2007-08); and again Karadenizspor (2008-10)• 86 games, 6 goals for Karadenizspor; 31/4 for Arsinspor• Joined first team in Trabzonspor in summer 2010; 13 games, 1 goal

Mustafa YUMLU22

Former clubs: Arsinspor, Trabzon Karadenizspor


• A youth player with Gençlerbirliği (1993-2004)• Transferred to affiliated Div 2 club Hacettepe SK• 114 appearances, 8 goals (2004-08)• Joined Trabzonspor in 2008• 28 games, 1 goal in Süper Lig• 1st of 3 caps on 06.02.2008 v Sweden; 4 Under-21 caps

Remzi GIRAY Kaçar23

Former clubs: Gençlerbirliği, Hacettepe DK


• Product of Trabzonspor youth section; senior player in 2006• On loan to Maltepespor, 2 games; and to Zeytinburnuspor, 4 games• No appearances for KSC (2007-08); returned to Turkey• 28/0 for Giresunspor (2008-09); 52/1 for Karşiyaka (2009-10)• Re-joined Trabzonspor in 2011 • 2 youth caps

AYKUT Akgün24

Former clubs: Maltepespor, Zeytinburnuspor, Karlsruher SC, Giresunspor, Karşiyaka



• Moved to Europe after 5 games in Brazil, all of them for Flamengo• 83 league appearances, 19 goals for Stabæk (2005-09)• Norwegian championship winner and Player of the Year in 2008• Signed 3½-year contract with Trabzonspor on 27.09.2009• 75 games, 8 goals in Süper Lig; 6 UEFA club games

Alan Carlos Gomes da Costa ‘ALANZINHO’25

Former clubs: CR Flamengo, America FC, SE Gama, Stabæk Fotball


• Played in the youth section of Tescoma (1996-2007)• Debut in Czech league in 2007; 24 games, 3 goals for Tescoma• Joined Slavia in 2009; 14 league games, 1 goal in 6 months• On loan to Palermo; one Serie A match in half a year; returned to Slavia• Then 27 games, 2 goals for Slavia; 18 U-21 caps; 2011 UEFA U-21 finals• Signed 5-year contract with Trabzonspor 08.07.2011

Ondrej CELUSTKA28

Former clubs: FC Tescoma Zlin, SK Slavia Praha, US Città di Palermo


• Spent first part of youth career with local club Idmanocaği (1995-98)• Joined Trabzonspor at the of 15; signed professional terms in 2002• 65 games in Süper Lig; captain of the team; cup wins 2003, 2004, 2010• Turkish 3rd goalkeeper at EURO 2008• 1st of 2 caps on 12.04.2006 v Azerbaijan; 43 youth caps at all levels

Tolga ZENGIN29

Former clubs: None


• Born in Berlin; spent his entire youth career with local club • Debut in Turkish football for Manisaspor; 7 games (2003-04)• Returned to Germany to play as an amateur for AK 70 (2004-06)• Short spell with Yeşulyurt; then 34/8 for Karşiyaka (2006-07)• Successful seasons with Sivasspor• Signed for Trabzonspor in Jan 2010; 9 games, no goals

Sezer BADUR26

Former clubs: Manisaspor, Berliner AK 70, SV Yeşulyurt, Karşiyaka, Sivasspor

MIDFIELDER 31.07.1982 SLOVAK 176 CM / 67 KG

• Career took off when he joined Ruzomberok after military service in Jan 2004• Named captain in double-winning 2005-06 campaign• Joined RBK in summer 2006; won league in first year and again in 2009• 19 goals in 77 league games (2006-10); moved to Ankara in 2010 (34/4)• Signed for Trabzsonspor on 31.08.2010• 1st of 29 caps in 2006 World Cup qualifiers; 1st goal in 3-1 v Bulgaria on 15.11.2006

Marek SAPARA27

Former clubs: Krasna nad Hornadom, 1. FC Kosice, MFK Ruzomberok, Rosenborg BK, MKE Ankaragücü


• Joined local club Aydın Pamukspor at the age of 11• Signed by Gençlerbirliği; 110 league games, 6 goals (2000-04) • Moved to Fenerbahçe; 68/0 (2004-07); joined Trabzonspor in June 2007• 114 games in Süper Lig, 22 goals in total• Turkish champion 2005, 2007; Cup 2001, 2010; Super Cup 2010• 1st of 31 caps on 23.06.2003 v Brazil in Confed. Cup; bronze medal

SERKAN Balci30

Former clubs: Gençlerbirliği, Fenerbahçe SK


• Joined Galataşaray at the age of 8; promoted to first team in 2005• Debut in Süper Lig on 22.01.2006 v Konyaspor• After 18 Süper Lig games transferred to Manisaspor• 52 league games, 1 goal, in two seasons• Joined Trabzonspor in 2009; 21 league games• 63 youth caps at all levels, including 18 Under-21 caps

Ferhat ÖZTORUN63

Former clubs: Galataşaray AŞ, Manisaspor

FORWARD 21.04.1983 POLISH 178 CM / 74 KG

• Joined Trabzonspor in 2011 together with twin brother Piotr• 178/81 in the league for Wisla (2001-10); on loan to Lodz (2002), GKS (2002)• Ekstraklasa top scorer 2007-08 (23 goals ) and 2008-09 (19 goals)• Polish champion 7 times; Polish cup 2002, 2003; Super Cup 2001• 2001 UEFA U-17 champion; 25/12 in UEFA competitions; 12/ 2 in Süper Lig• 1st of 26 caps (6 goals) on 27.04.2005 v Mexico in Chicago

Pawel BROZEK32

Former clubs: Polonia Bialogon Kielce, SMS Zabrze, LKS Lodz, GKS Katowice, Wisla Kraków


• Joined Trabzonspor at the age of 17• Member of 1st team squad 2006-2008• On loan to Akçabbat Sebatspor (2008-09)• On loan to Trabzon Karadenizspor (2009-11)

ZEKI Ayvaz89

Former clubs: None

GOALKEEPER 17.02.1984 TURKISH 187 CM / 84 CM

• Joined local club Gençlerbirliği at the age of 15• Senior debut for Hacettepe in 2002; 17 Div3 appearances• No appearances for Gençlerbirliği (2003-06); then two loan spells• At Antalyaspor 5 Div 1 games (2004-05); Inegölspor 35 Div2 (2005-06)• 27 Div1 games for Yalovaspo 2006-07); 39 for Telekomspor (2007-09)• 26 for Gaziantep (2009-10); joined Trabzonspor in 2010; 10 youth caps

BORA Sevim91

Former clubs: Hacettepe SK, Gençlerbirliği, Antalyaspor, Inegölspor, Yalovaspor, Türk Telekomspor SK, Gaziantep BB



Fenerbahçe SK 34 26 4 4 84-34 82Trabzonspor AŞ 34 25 7 2 69-23 82Bursaspor 34 17 10 7 50-29 61Gaziantepspor 34 17 8 9 44-33 59Beşiktaş JK 34 15 9 10 53-36 54Kayserispor 34 14 9 11 46-44 51Eskişehirspor 34 12 11 11 41-40 47Galatasaray AŞ 34 14 4 16 41-46 46Kardemir Karabükspor 34 12 8 14 46-53 44Manisaspor 34 13 4 17 49-52 43Istanbul BB SK 34 12 6 16 40-45 42Antalyaspor 34 10 12 12 41-48 42MKE Ankaragücü 34 10 11 13 52-62 41Gençlerbirliği SK 34 10 10 14 43-51 40Sivasspor 34 8 11 15 43-57 35Bucaspor 34 6 8 20 37-65 26Konyaspor 34 4 12 18 28-49 24Kasimpaşa SK 34 5 8 21 31-71 23

Promoted: Samsunspor, Mersin, OrdusporRelegated: Bucaspor, Konyaspor, Kasimpaşa SKPlay-off: Orduspor – Gaziantęp BB 1-0 Top scorer: Alex (Fenerbahçe SK) 28Cup Final: Beşiktaş JK – Istanbul Buyuksehir 2-2 (Beşiktaş JK win 4-3 on penalties)

10.09.11 (A) Manisaspor 20.12.11 (H)17.09.11 (H) Istanbul BB SK 03.01.12 (A)20.09.11 (A) Samsunspor 07.01.12 (H)24.09.11 (H) Kardemir DC Karabükspor 14.01.12 (A)01.10.11 (A) Eskişehirspor 21.01.12 (H) 15.10.11 (H) MKE Ankaragücü 28.01.12 (A) 22.10.11 (A) Bursaspor 31.01.12 (H) 25.10.11 (H) Antalyaspor 04.02.12 (A) 29.10.11 (A) Gaziantepspor 11.02.12 (H) 05.11.11 (H) Kayserispor 18.02.12 (A) 19.11.11 (A) Mersin 25.02.12 (H) TBA (H) Beşiktaş JK 03.03.12 (A) 26.11.11 (A) Sivasspor 10.03.12 (H) 03.12.11 (H) Gençlerbirligi SK 17.03.12 (A) 06.12.11 (H) Galatasaray AȘ 24.03.12 (A) 10.12.11 (A) Fenerbahce SK 31.03.12 (H) 17.12.11 (H) Orduspor 07.04.12 (A)


Valencia CFUEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE | SEASON 2011/12 | GROUP E

CLUB HONOURS


National Cup (7)1941, 1949, 1954, 1967, 1979, 1999, 2008


UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup (1)1980

UEFA Cup (1)2004

UEFA Super Cup (2)1980, 2004

Fairs Cup (2)1962, 1963

Founded: 18.03.1919Address: Roger de Lauria, 19

Edificio PARK - Planta 2a - Local 2CES-46002 ValenciaSpain

Telephone: ++34 902 01 1919Telefax: ++34 96 337 2325E-mail: [email protected]: www.valenciacf.com



(0-2 v FC Barcelona on 08.05.05)


GENERAL INFORMATION

Most Appearances: Fernando Gómez -423 in the league (1983-98)

Most Goals: Edmundo Suárez ‘Mundo’ -191 in 208 league games (1939-50)

STADIUM – MESTALLA

PRESIDENT

Manuel LLORENTE MartinDate of Birth:25.01.1952 in ValenciaDate of Election:07.06.2009

CLUB RECORDS

HEAD COACH – Unai EMERY Etxegoien

Date of Birth: 03.11.1971 in Fuenterrabia (Guipúzcoa) Nationality: SpanishPlayer: Real Madrid Sociedad (1990-96)

CD Toledo (1996-2000) Racing Ferrol (2000-02) CD Leganés (2002-03) Lorca Deportiva CF (2003-05)

Coach: Lorca Deportiva CF (2004-06) UD Almería (2006-08)Valencia CF (since 22.05.2008)Spanish 2nd Division Coach of the Year 2006, 2007

Managing Director: Javier Gómez Press Officer: Damià VidaganyCaptain: David Albelda

Club Members: 42,500Supporters Clubs: 2,700 (worldwide)Other sports: Women’s football


• Product of Espanyol’s youth system; Div 1 debut v Rayo on 29.09.2001• Only match that season; loaned to Div 2 Tarragona in 2001; 14 league games• Joined Lleida in 2003; won Div 2 promotion in 2004; 115 games in 3 seasons• Joined Almería in 2006; won promotion to Div 1 in 2007; 68 Div 1 games• 45 games last two seasons at Valencia; 4 UCL & 8 UEL games

BRUNO Saltor Grau2

Former clubs: RCD Espanyol, CG Tarragona, UE Lleida, UD Almería


• Started at Atlético Mineiro youth team in 2004; made senior debut in 2005• 38 games before joining Almería in 2007• Div 1 debut v Sevilla on 01.12.2007• 123 games for Almería• 1st cap on 24.06.2008; bronze medal at 2008 Olympics

DIEGO ALVES Carreira1

Former clubs: Clube Atlético Mineiro, UD Almería

DEFENDER 13.02.1985 DUTCH 185 CM / 79 KG

• Started at Ajax’s youth teams; Div 1 debut v Roda 1-2 win on 29.02.2005• 1st cap weeks later v Romania on 26.03.2005; now totals 17 • Played 70 league games (9 goals) in 4 seasons at Ajax • Joined Valencia in January 2008; 69 league games since then• Under-21 European champion in 2007; not picked for South Africa

Hedwiges MADURO3

Former clubs: AFC Ajax


• Started at Div 4 Fréjus at the age of 9; Played 58 Div 4 games• Joined Lille B in 2006; Ligue 1 debut on 19.05.2007 v Auxerre • 129 games in five seasons at Lille (7 goals)• Won French league and Cup last season• 1st cap on 11.08.2010 v Norway

Adil RAMI4

Former clubs: ES Fréjus, Lille OSC


• Joined Galataşaray in 2006 after 4 seasons at Div 2 Dardanelspor• 82 league (2 goals) in 4 seasons at Galataşaray; won league in 2008• Sidelined through ankle injury part of 2009; joined Valencia in May 2010• Played 23 games (1 goal) last season; Div 1 debut on 19.09.2010 v Hércules• 1st of 17 caps on 16.02.2008; 4 games at EURO 2008

Mehmet TOPAL5

Former clubs: Çanakkale Dardanelspor, Galataşaray AS



• Joined Valencia youth team in 1995; loaned to Villarreal in 1996• Played 34 league games in Div 2; returned to Valencia in 1997• Div 1 debut v Zaragoza on 15.03.98; 5 league games through injury• One-year loan back to Villarreal before an 11-season run at Valencia• 306 league games (5 goals); totals 56 UCL games (no goals)• 1st of 51 caps on 05.09.01 v Liechtenstein; 2+2 at 2002, 2006 World Cups

David ALBELDA Aliqués6

Former clubs: Villarreal CF


• Started at Grenoble; senior debut at 17 v Reims on 27.04.2007• Played 12 league games that season; won Div 1 promotion• Div 1 debut v Sochaux on 09.08.2008; 26 games (21 starts)• Signed for Valencia in May 2010; 3 league games, then loaned to Almería;• 20 games (9 goals) in 5 months at Almería; 3 games for French Under-21s

Sofiane FEGHOULI8

Former clubs: Grenoble Foot 38, UD Almería


• Started at Madrid youth teams at 14; promoted to Castilla in 2002• Joined senior team in 2005, debut on 23.10.2005 1-2 defeat v Valencia• Loaned to Osasuna in 2006; club top scorer with 11 goals in 30 games• Joined Getafe in 2008; 29 goals in 60 league games in 2 seasons• 18 goals in 34 league games for Valencia last season; 12 UCL games• 2004 Under-19 European champion; 1st cap on 02.06.2007 v Latvia

Roberto SOLDADO Rillo9

Former clubs: Real Madrid CF, CA Osasuna, Getafe CF


• Started at Guaraní in 2005; 25 games (12 goals); joined Santos in 2006• Only made 21 appearances due to knee injury; joined Grêmio in 2007• Played 15 games; joined Portuguesa on loan; played 25 games (10 goals)• Returned to Grêmio in 2009; 59 games (37 goals); last season 33/23• 1st cap on 27.03.2011 v Scotland

JONAS Gonçalves Oliveira7

Former clubs: Guaraní Futebol Clube, Santos FC, Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense, Portuguesa


• Joined Boca at 16; Div 1 debut v Banfield on 10.02.2010• Joined Valencia in January 2008; Liga debut v Atlético on 13.01.2008• 12 league games (7 starts) that season; loaned to Atlético that summer• 1st match with Atlético on 16.09.2008 v PSV in UCL; 24 league games• Returned to Valencia in 2009; 64 games since then (4 goals); 7 UCL in total• 2007 Under-20 World Cup champion; 1st cap on 06.02.2008 v Guatemala

ÉVER Maximiliano David BANEGA10

Former clubs: CA Boca Juniors, Club Atlético de Madrid


• Came through Valencia youth teams; joined senior team in 2009• Div 1 debut v Athletic on 18.01.2009; loaned to Div 2 Recreativo in July 2009• Won Div 2 ‘Zamora’ award with Recre, conceding 24 in 30 matches• 21 games with Valencia last season; 1st start on 24.11.2010 v Bursaspor

Vicente GUAITA Panadero13

Former clubs: Recreativo de Huelva


• Started at Estudiantes youth teams• Div 1 debut at just 17 v Newell’s Old Boys• Scored the winning goal v Newell’s on 18.11.2006; 49 games (13 goals)• Joined Almería in 2008; Liga debut v Athletic on 31.08.2008• 102 games (20 goals) in three seasons at Almería• Won 2007 Under-20 World Cup; 1st cap on 05.06.2011 v Poland

Pablo Daniel PIATTI14

Former clubs: Estudiantes de la Plata, UD Almería


• Started career at Castellón youth team; played 77 games in Div 3• Won Div 2 promotion in 2005; 133 games in 4 seasons• Joined Valencia in 2009; Div 1 debut on 30.08.2009 v Sevilla FC• 38 league games; UCL debut on 07.12.2010 v Manchester United

Ángel DEALBERT Ibáñez15

Former clubs: CD Castellón


• 3 seasons at Athletic youth team; Div 1 debut v Barcelona on 14.09.2002• Joined Div 3 Burgos in 2003; 36 games (16 goals); signed for Valladolid in 2004• 46 Div 2 games (20 goals); back to Athletic in winter 2005; 82 games (22 goals)• Joined Mallorca in 2008; 69 games (23 goals); joined Valencia in July 2010• 29 games (10 goals) last season; 1st cap on 09.10.2010 v Lithuania

Aritz ADURIZ Zubeldia11

Former clubs: Athletic Club Bilbao, Burgos CF, Real Valladolid, RCD Mallorca


• Born in Galicia; joined Sevilla’s youth teams in 2003• Signed for Liverpool in 2005, at 18; debut in UCL v CSKA Sofia• Youngest foreigner to debut for Reds; no league appearances• Signed for Deportivo in 2006; 26 games (2 goals) in 2 seasons• Joined Valladolid in 2009 (17 games); relegated that season• Played 25 games in Div 2 last season; joined Valencia this summer

Antonio BARRAGÁN Fernández12

Former clubs: Sevilla FC, Liverpool FC, RC Deportivo La Coruña, Real Valladolid



• Started at Valencia youth team; Div 1 debut v Osasuna on 16.05.2006• Loaned to Div 2 Cádiz in winter 2008; only played 1 league match• Signed for Getafe in summer 2007; played 28 league games (3 goals)• Re-joined Valencia in 2008; 81 league games since (13 goals)• 1st of 6 UCL games on 14.09.2010 v Bursaspor • 1st of 4 caps on 20.06.2009 v South Africa at Confeds Cup

PABLO HERNÁNDEZ Domínguez19

Former clubs: Cádiz CF, Getafe CF


• Started at Boavista youth ranks; joined Porto in 2000 • Div 1 ‘debut’ on 20.01.2002 v former club Boavista; won 4 league titles• Unused sub at 2003-04 UCL final; joined Wolfsburg in 2007• 42 league games in 3 seasons; joined Lille in January 2010; 8 games• 29 games at Valencia last season; Div 1 debut on 28.08.2010 v Málaga• 1st of 10 caps on 09.02.2005 v Germany

RICARDO Miguel Moreira Da COSTA20

Former clubs: Boavista FC, FC Porto, VfL Wolfsburg, LOSC Lille Métropole


• Started at Barcelona youth teams; joined Valencia B team in 2007• One-year loan at Div 2 Tarragona; 37 league games (24 starts)• Div 1 debut back at Valencia on 13.09.2009 v Valladolid• 42 league games since (3 goals); European debut in UEL v Lille on 17.09.2009• 2011 Under-21 European Champion

JORDI ALBA Ramos17

Former clubs: FC Barcelona, CG Tarragona


• Joined local club at the age of 10; promoted to 1st team in 2008• Senior debut v FC Honka on 18.09.2008 in UEFA Cup• Liga debut on 05.10.2008 v Osasuna; 32 league games in 2 seasons• Signed for Madrid in Feb 2010; 10 league games last season; 2 UCL• Loaned to Valencia for one season on 04.08.2011; 4 U-21 games• Under-17 European champion in 2008; silver medal at 2010 Under-19s

Sergio CANALES Madrazo16

Former clubs: Real Racing Club de Santander, Real Madrid CF


• Joined Valencia just before the transfer deadline• Born in Barcelona suburb of Esplugues de Llobregat• Educated by Espanyol• Liga debut 2009-10; 22 games, 2 goals; 15 + 3 in Copa last season• Joined Napoli in winter break; 6 Serie A games + 1 in UEL• Unused member of Spain’s winning squad at 2011 UEFA U-21 finals

VÍCTOR RUÍZ Torre18

Former clubs: RCD Espanyol, SSC Napoli


• From Sochaux academy; left-sided defender• Div 1 debut at 18 v Sedan in 2002-03; 86 league games in 3 seasons• Joined Toulouse in 2005; debut v Sochaux; 112 games in 4 seasons• Only 14 games in 2007-08 through foot injury; joined Valencia June 2009• Liga debut on 30.08.2009 v Sevilla FC; 46 league games, 2 goals

Jérémy MATHIEU22

Former clubs: FC Sochaux, Toulouse FC


• Came through Amadora youth ranks; 32 league games in 2 seasons• Signed for Benfica in 2000; 131 league games; won 2005 league• Joined Valencia in summer 2005; Div 1 debut on 09.09.2006 v Atlético• Played 164 league games since (148 starts)• 1st of 59 caps on 12.02.2003 v Italy; 5 at EURO 2004, 1 in 2008

Luis MIGUEL Brito García Monteiro23

Former clubs: CF Estrella Amadora, SL Benfica

GOALKEEPER 29.11.1990 PORTUGUESE 193 CM / 92 KG

• Born in Germany of Portuguese parents; started at Braga youth team• Became senior team third-choice keeper in 2009; loaned to Div 3 Vizela• Played 11 league games last season; joined Valencia this summer

CRIS Pereira Figuereido43

Former clubs: SC Braga, FC Vizela


• Left home-country for Guadaloupe at 17; joined Basse-Terre• Moved to France after 2 seasons; played 28 Div 3 games (3 goals)• Joined Div 3 Pau in 2005 (62/4); Div 3 Sète (29/3) in 2007• Moved up to Div 2 Montpellier in 2008 (35/8); won promotion• Ligue 1 debut on 15.08.2009 v Lorient; joined Valencia last season• 24 league games (4 goals); Liga debut on 19.09.2010 v Málaga

Alberto ‘TINO’ Facundo COSTA24

Former clubs: Racing Clube de Basse-Terre, RC Paris, Pau FC, FC Sète, Montpellier Hérault SC


• Product of Real Madrid youth teams; promoted to Div 2 Castilla in 2006• Played 37 games (11 goals); loaned to Div 2 QPR in July 2008• 14 games there before re-joining Real Madrid in 2009• Liga debut v Sporting Gijón on 15.02.2009; played 5 games that season• Joined Getafe in summer 2009; played 64 games in two seasons (9 goals)• 2007 Under-19 European Champion; 2011 Under-21 European Champion

DANI PAREJO Muñoz21

Former clubs: Real Madrid CF, Queens Park Rangers, Getafe CF






20.08.11 (A) CA Osasuna 21.01.12 (H)27.08.11 (H) Real Racing Club de Santander 28.01.12 (A)10.09.11 (H) Club Atlético de Madrid 04.02.12 (A)17.09.11 (A) Real Sporting de Gijón 11.02.12 (H)20.09.11 (H) FC Barcelona 18.02.12 (A)24.09.11 (A) Sevilla FC 25.02.12 (H)01.10.11 (H) Granada CF 03.03.12 (A)15.10.11 (A) RCD Mallorca 10.03.12 (H)22.10.11 (H) Athletic Club Bilbao 17.03.12 (A)25.10.11 (A) Real Zaragoza 20.03.12 (H)29.10.11 (H) Getafe CF 24.03.12 (A)05.11.11 (A) Levante UD 31.03.12 (H)19.11.11 (H) Real Madrid CF 07.04.12 (A)26.11.11 (A) Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 10.04.12 (H)03.12.11 (H) RCD Espanyol 14.04.12 (A)10.12.11 (A) Real Betis Balompié 21.04.12 (H)17.12.11 (H) Málaga CF 28.04.12 (A)07.01.12 (A) Villarreal CF 05.05.12 (H)14.01.12 (H) Real Sociedad de Fútbol 12.05.12 (A)


Villarreal CFUEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE | SEASON 2011/12 | GROUP A

CLUB HONOURS

UEFA Intertoto Cup (2)2003, 2004

Founded: 10.03.1923Address: Carmino. Miralcamp s/n

ES-12540 Villarreal (Castellón)Spain

Telephone: +34 964 500 250Telefax: +34 964 500 167E-mail: [email protected]: www.villarrealcf.es



(v FC Barcelona on 02.05.2010)


GENERAL INFORMATION

Most Appearances:Marcos Senna - 293 (since 2002)

Most Goals:Giuseppe Rossi - 77 (since 2007)

STADIUM – EL MADRIGAL

PRESIDENT

Fernando ROIG ALFONSODate of Birth:25.06.1947 in PuebloNuevo (Valencia)Date of Election:15.05.1997

CLUB RECORDS

HEAD COACH – Juan Carlos GARRIDO Fernández

Date of Birth: 29.03.1969 in ValenciaNationality: SpanishPlayer:Coach: El Puig CF (1992-98) CD Onda (1998-99) Villarreal CF

(B Team 2001-02, 2003-04, 2007-10) Villarreal CF (since 01.02.2010)

General Secretary: Fernando Roig NeguerolesPress Officer: Hernán SanzCaptain: Marcos Senna

Club Members: 20,000 season ticket-holders

Supporters: 32 official clubsOther sports: None


• Central defender signed in 2004 after 56 games, 4 goals, in 2 seasons• 63 games in first 2 seasons but then hit by two long-term injuries• 6 games in 2006-07; 18 in 2007-08; 71 league games since then• A fractured fibula last season in the UEL in April ruled him out

GONZALO Javier RODRÍGUEZ Prado2

Former clubs: San Lorenzo


• Came through Nàstic’s youth teams• Loaned to lower division clubs until 2007• Joined Div 2 B Gavà in 2007-08 on loan; 34 league games, 2 goals• Signed for Villarreal B in 2008; won Div 2 promotion that season

JOAN ORIOL Gracia3

Former clubs: Club Gimnàstic de Tarragona, CF Gavà


• Started at the age of 9 at River Plate• Youngest player to make Div 1 debut at 15• Played 4 league games that season and won Torneo Clausura• 10 league games until 2009; signed for Villarreal B; 22 Div 2 games• Div 1 debut v Athletic Club Bilbao on 13.02.2010; 37 games since• 1st of 2 caps in May 2011 v Nigeria

Mateo Pablo MUSACCHIO4

Former clubs: CA River Plate


• Came through Sevilla ranks; Div1 debut v Real Sociedad on 22.08.1999• 33 league games that season; signed for Benfica in 2000; 20 games• Joined Valencia in 2001; 258 league games since then• Under-20 World Cup winner in 1999 in Nigeria• 1 game at 2006 WC; 3 at 2010 WC; 2 at EURO 2004; 5 at EURO 2008• 1st of 69 caps on 21.08.2002 v Hungary; 2010 World Cup winner

Carlos MARCHENA López5

Former clubs: Sevilla FC, SL Benfica, Valencia CF


• Played for Valladolid’s youth teams; Div 1 debut on 24.05.1992 v Barça (0-6)• Joined Real Madrid in 1999 after 206 games at Valladolid• 20 league games in 5 seasons at Madrid but a regular in the Cup• Joined Zaragoza in 2005; 35 app. in 3 seasons; 8 PL games for Spurs in 2008• To Valencia in January 2009; 1st and only cap on 16.08.2000 v Germany• Oldest keeper to play a Div1 game in league history on 02.04.2011

CÉSAR SÁNCHEZ Domínguez1

Former clubs: Real Valladolid, Real Madrid CF, Real Zaragoza, Tottenham Hotspur FC, Valencia CF



• Started at Palmas youth teams; Div1 debut v Valladolid on 23.09.2000• Played 81 league games in 3 seasons; joined Celta in 2003• Played 124 games until relegation to Div2 in 2007; signed for Villarreal• 83 games in total; only 18 last season through knee injury• 1st of 5 caps on 15.11.2006 v Romania

ÁNGEL Domingo López Ruano6

Former clubs: UD Las Palmas, RC Celta de Vigo


• Joined Internacional’s youth team in 2001; in senior team from 2003• 42 games in 2 seasons; signed for OL scoring 2 goals on debut v Rennes• 32 league games, 9 UCL (4 goals); joined Corinthians in 2005• 31 games (7 goals) in 3 seasons; returned to Internacional in 2007• Signed for Villarreal in 2009; Div1 debut v Osasuna on 30.08.2009• U-20 World Cup winner in 2008; 1st of 23 caps on 13.07.2003 v Mexico

NILMAR Honorato Da Silva7

Former clubs: SC Internacional, Olympique Lyonnais, SC Corinthians


• Started professional career in 2004 at Rosario; 77 games in 3 seasons• Signed for River Plate in 2007; 28 games (7 goals) in 2 seasons• Joined Villarreal in 2008; loaned to Recreativo that season• At Villarreal B team in 2009; 17 goals in 31 league games• 34 games (5 goals) in last two seasons• 1st cap on 05.06.2011 v Poland; scored in 1-2 defeat

MARCO Gastón RUBÉN Rodríguez9

Former clubs: CA Rosario Central, CA River Plate, RC Recreativo Huelva


• Came through Zaragoza’s youth teams; loaned to Div3 Utebo at 19• Returned to Zaragoza B in 2001; Div1 debut on 11.05.2002 v Barcelona• Relegated to Div2 that season; played 25 games (6 goals); won promotion• 122 Liga games in four seasons at Zaragoza; won 2004 Cup and Super Cup• Signed for Villarreal in 2006; started season on 158 league games

Rubén Gracia Calmache ‘CANI’10

Former clubs: Real Zaragoza, Utebo CF


• Born in Canada from Filipino father and Jamaican mother• Brother of former Deportivo La Coruña’s Julián De Guzmán• Started at Feyenoord at the age of 12; Div 1 debut at 18• 94 games in 1st 3 seasons; injured in 2008-09 (2 games)• Signed for Mallorca in 2010; 33 games (5 goals) last season• 1st of 4 games with U-21 Dutch team on 26.03.2008

Jonathan Alexander DE GUZMÁN8

Former clubs: Feyenoord, RCD Espanyol

MIDFIELDER 24.11.1990 PARAGUAYAN 180 CM / 77 KG

• Played for local teams until joining Div1 Tacuary in 2005• Debut at 16 against Cerro Porteño; loaned to Libertad in 2008• After 1 appearance signed for Villarreal B in 2009• 68 Div2 games in last two seasons (5 goals)• 1st of 4 caps on 31.03.2010 v South Africa

HERNÁN Arsenio PÉREZ11

Former clubs: Tacuary FC, Club Libertad


• Started at Deportivo Cali’s youth teams; joined Udinese in 2005• Serie A debut at 19 v Messina on 19.11.2005• 21 league games that season• Out for six months in 2008; only 18 games that season; totalled 147 in Italy• Signed for Villarreal in July• 1st of 12 caps on 12.09.2007 v Paraguay

Cristián Eduardo ZAPATA Valencia12

Former clubs: Deportivo Cali, Udinese Calcio


• Started at home-town club Lugo in 1994; signed for Madrid in 2000• First-choice keeper at Real Madrid C in Div3; 30 league games• Loaned to Div2 B Alcorcón in 2001; no appearances & returned to Madrid• Promoted to Real Madrid B in 2003; won promotion to Div2 in 2005• Div1 debut on 30.04.2006 v Osasuna (2/2); signed for Villarreal in 2007• 134 Liga games in 4 seasons; 1st and only cap on 12.08.2009 v Macedonia

DIEGO LÓPEZ Rodríguez13

Former clubs: CD Lugo, Real Madrid CF, AD Alcorcón


• Came through Villarreal’s youth teams; 45 Div2 B from 2007 to 2009• 1 appearance for 1st team on 15.03.2009 v Atlético Madrid• Spent 2009-10 season and part of 2010-11 at Villarreal B (39 games) • Joined 1st team permanently last season, playing 22 games• 2 games for Under-21 Spanish national team

MARIO Gaspar Pérez Martínez14

Former clubs: None


• Through Valencia ranks; loaned to home-town club Villajoyosa in 2004• 18 Div2 B games, then returned to Valencia Mestalla in 2006• Joined Div2 B side Alicante in 2007; 43 games in 2 seasons until relegation• Signed for Villarreal B in 2009; 33 games that season• Promoted to 1st team in 2010, aged 25• Div1 debut v Levante on 19.09.2010

José Manuel CATALÁ Mazuecos15

Former clubs: Valencia Mestalla, Villajoyosa CF, Alicante CF


MIDFIELDER 25.07.1990 GHANIAN 171 CM / 66 KG

• Started career at Ashanti Gold; moved abroad to Div2 Elche in 2008• 58 league games in three seasons there; joined Villarreal B in 2010• Played 5 Div2 games that season; Div1 debut on 27.02.2011 v Racing• 11 league games last season with 1st team

WAKASO Mubarak18

Former clubs: Ashanti Gold SC, Elche CF


• Born in nearby Artana; came through youth teams• Villarreal B captain in promotion-winning 2006/07• Div 1 debut in 2-1 win at Mallorca on 01.10.2006• 3 games in 2006-07• 116 games since then; only goal scored in Copa del Rey• 1st of 2 caps on 11.08.2010 v Mexico

BRUNO Soriano Llido21

Former clubs: None


• Born in Río; moved to Spain in 2002; only 24 games in first 2 seasons• Totals 228 in last 9; 34 + career-best 4 goals in 2007-08• Scored 1 of club’s 8 goals on run to 2005-06 semis (winner at Benfica)• Several injuries meant he played only 20 league games last season• 1st of 28 caps on same day as Fábregas (3-2 v Ivory Coast on 01.03.2006)• 5 full games at EURO 2008; in UEFA’s All-Star Squad

MARCOS Antonio SENNA da Silva19

Former clubs: Río Branco, América São Paulo, SC Corinthians, Juventude, São Caetano


• Started at Real Madrid C; joined Div 2 Castilla in 2005• 76 league games (4 goals) in two seasons; UCL debut v Dyn Kyiv in 2006• Signed for Mallorca in 2007; Div 1 debut v Atlético Madrid on 02.09.2007• Joined West Brom in 2008; 31 games in 2 seasons; loaned to Mallorca• 33 Liga games in 2009-10; signed for Villarreal last season; 35 games• 1st cap on 04.06.2011 v United States

BORJA VALERO Iglesias20

Former clubs: Real Madrid CF, RCD Mallorca, West Bromwich Albion FC, RCD Mallorca


• Joined Rayo’s B team in 2000• One-year loan to neighbouring Getafe in 2001; back in 2002• Div1 debut v Alavés on 01.09.2002; 17 games that season• Joined Div2 Murcia in 2003, then Xerez for 3 seasons (115 games, 20 goals)• Signed for Recreativo in 2007; 15 goals in 2 seasons; Osasuna in 2009• 67 games in last two seasons (7 goals)

Javier CAMUÑAS Gallego17

Former clubs: Rayo Vallecano, Getafe CF, Ciudad de Murcia, Xerez CF, RC Recreativo Huelva, CA Osasuna


• Born in New Jersey, USA; Parma youth player in 2003• Returned on loan in Jan 2007; 9 goals in 17 league games• Signed by United on 03.11.04; League Cup winner in 2006• Unused in 2006-07; signed for Villarreal in 2007; 127 games, 51 goals• Last season was his best with 18 goals in 36 games• 1st of 24 caps on 11.10.2008 v Bulgaria; captain on 17.11.2010

Giuseppe ROSSI22

Former clubs: Manchester United FC, Parma FC


• Through the club’s youth teams; registered as club-trained player• Made Villarreal B debut with 1 appearance at 17 in 2006-07• 130 appearances with B team; Div 1 debut v Sevilla on 08.01.2009• 1 more top-flight game last season on 27.02.2011 v Racing• Bronze medal at 2006 UEFA Under-17 finals; 4 games, 1 goal (v Russia)• 3 games for Under-21 Spanish national team

Marcos GULLÓN Ferrera26

Former clubs: None


• Started career at home-town club Manresa; joined Div 2 B Gavà in 2001• Joined Div 2 Terrassa in 2002 (10 games), then Gimnàstic (25 games)• Signed for Lorca in 2004 (29 games); returned to Terrassa in 2005• Back at Gavà in 2006; won Div 2B promotion in 2008 (66 games)• Signed for Villarreal B in 2008; won Div 2 promotion in 2009• 88 games for Villarreal B; promoted to 1st team this season

GERARD Bordas Bahamontes23

Former clubs: Manresa CE, Terrassa FC, Gavà CF, Gimnàstic Tarragona, Lorca Deportiva


• Born in Lille and joined the club’s youth teams• Joined Spurs academy in 2006; debut in Carling Cup in Nov 2006• Knee injury in January 2007; loaned to Southend in Jan 2009• Signed for Villarreal B after 18 games for Southend• 17 Div 2 games last season; 7 games for U-21 French national team

Dorian Pierre DERVITE Vaussoue28

Former clubs: LOSC Lille Métropole, Tottenham Hotspur FC, Southend United FC


• Born in Vigo and joined the club’s youth teams in 2004• Promoted to Villarreal B in 2010; 38 games last season• Under-21 European champion in 2011; 3 appearances

DIEGO MARIÑO Villar31

Former clubs: None






29.08.11 (A) FC Barcelona 28.01.12 (H)10.09.11 (H) Sevilla FC 04.02.12 (A)17.09.11 (A) Granada CF 11.02.12 (H)20.09.11 (H) RCD Mallorca 18.02.12 (A)24.09.11 (A) Athletic Club Bilbao 25.02.12 (H)01.10.11 (H) Real Zaragoza 03.03.12 (A)15.10.11 (A) Getafe CF 10.03.12 (H)22.10.11 (H) Levante UD 17.03.12 (A)25.10.11 (A) Real Madrid CF 20.03.12 (H)29.10.11 (H) Rayo Vallecano 24.03.12 (A)05.11.11 (A) RCD Espanyol 31.03.12 (H)19.11.11 (H) Real Betis Balompié 07.04.12 (A)26.11.11 (A) Málaga CF 10.04.12 (H)03.12.11 (A) Real Racing Club Santander 14.04.12 (H)10.12.11 (H) Real Sociedad de Fútbol 21.04.12 (A)17.12.11 (A) CA Osasuna 28.04.12 (H)07.01.12 (H) Valencia CF 05.05.12 (A)14.01.12 (A) Club Atlético de Madrid 12.05.12 (H)21.01.12 (H) Real Sporting de Gijon 01.05.12 (A)


GNK Dinamo ZagrebUEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE | SEASON 2011/12 | GROUP D

CLUB HONOURS

National Championship (23)1923, 1926, 1928, 1937, 1940, 1943, 1948,1954, 1958, 1982, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998,1999, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009,2010, 2011

National Cup (21)1925, 1940, 1951, 1960, 1963, 1965, 1969,1973, 1980, 1983, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1998,2001, 2002, 2004, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011

National Super Cup (4)2002, 2003, 2006, 2010

Inter-Cities Fairs Cup (1)1967

Founded: 26.08.1911Address: Maksimirska 128

HR-10000 ZagrebCroatia

Telephone: +385 1 2386 120Telefax: +385 1 2312 316E-mail: [email protected]: www.gnkdinamo.hr


Ground Capacity: 35,825Floodlight: 1,600 luxRecord Attendance: 64,000 (FC Zagreb v

NK Osijek 2-2 on 19.07.1973)60,000 (GNK DinamoZagreb v Santos FC1-1 on 12.09.1969)


GENERAL INFORMATION

Most Appearances:Dražen Ladić 802 (1986-2000)

Most Goals:Igor Cvitanović 304 (1989-97 & 2000-01)

STADIUM – MAKSIMIR

PRESIDENT

Mirko BARIŠIĆDate of Birth:05.11.1936 in Levanjska VarošDate of Election:09.04.2000

CLUB RECORDS

HEAD COACH – Krunoslav JURČIĆ

Date of Birth: 26.11.1969 in Ljubuški (Bosnia and Hercegovina)Nationality: Croatian Player: GNK Dinamo (youth teams 1986-88 / head coach

1988-91 & 1996-99) NK Inter Zaprešić (1991-93) NK Istra (1993-95) KSK Beveren (1995-96) Torino FC(1999-2001) UC Sampdoria (2001-02) NK Slaven Belupo (2002-04)Croatian Championship Winner 1997, 1998, 1999Croatian Cup Winner 1992, 1997, 199821 appearances for CroatiaFIFA World Cup bronze medal 1998

Coach: NK Istra Pula (2006) NK Slaven Belupo (2007-08) GNKDinamo Zagreb (2009-10) NK Lokomotiva Zagreb (2010)GNK Dinamo Zagreb (since 27.05.2011)Croatian Championship Winner 2009, 2010Croatian Cup Winner 2009

Executive President: Zdravko Mamić Managing Director: Damir VrbanovićPress Officer: Morana DurčevićWebsite Editor: Vedran AttiasCaptain: Igor Bišćan

Club Members: 9,000Supporters: 4.5 millionOther sports: Athletics (Dinamo-

Zrinjevac and Agram fordisabled people),Women’s Football (WFC Dinamo)


• Signed a 5-year deal on 25.06.2008• Product of Boca Juniors; played twice for first team in 2008 Div 1• Debut for Dinamo on 17.08.2008 in 6-0 win over Cibalia• 63 Div 1 games, 3 goals in 3 seasons• Last season 22/2 in Div 1; 5/0 in UEL group stage• Scored the last-minute 1-0 winner in UCL qualifier v HJK Helsinki

Luis Ezequiel IBÁÑEZ3

Former clubs: CA Boca Juniors


• Signed in January 2009 from Independiente• 49 Div 1 games, no goals in Argentina; 1 game in Copa Sudamericana• 49/2 for Dinamo in 2½ seasons; winning 3 league titles• 5 matches in UEL group stage

Adrián Daniel CALELLO5

Former clubs: CA Independiente


• Joined Dinamo in June 2010• Born in Šibenik• Debut for local senior team at 16 v Dinamo (!) on 22.03.2008• 56 games, 2 goals in Div 1 prior to move to Dinamo• Last season 21/0; 5/0 in UEL group stage• Semi-finalist of European U-19 finals in 2010; U-21 debut same year• Played all 3 games at Under-20 World Cup in 2011

Arijan ADEMI6

Former clubs: HNK Šibenik


• Signed on transfer deadline day on a free transfer• Born in Canberra to Bosnian Croat immigrants; moved to Germany at 20• 269 games, 4 goals in Bundesliga for HSV, Hertha and Hoffenheim• 30 games in UEFA Cup for Hertha (2001-08)• 1st of 87 caps (3 goals) on 10.11.2001 v South Korea• Played at EURO 2004, 2008 and 2002 and 2006 WC (3 games at each)

Josip ŠIMUNIĆ4

Former clubs: Melbourne Knights, Hamburger SV, Hertha BSC Berlin, TSG 1899 Hoffenheim


• Re-signed in May 2011 after having left the club almost 9 years earlier• Zagreb-born; Dinamo debut on 06.09.2000; 45/5 in 2000-02• 62/7 for Dynamo Kyiv; 85/4 for Monaco; last season 30/2 for Bucaspor• 14 UCL games for Dynamo; 2 Ukrainian titles• 59 caps, 2 goals for Croatia in 2002-09; debut on 08.05.2002 v Hungary• In Croatian squad at EURO 2004, World Cup 2006 and EURO 2008

Jerko LEKO7

Former clubs: NK Dinamo Zagreb, NK Croatia Sesvete, FC Dynamo Kyiv, AS Monaco FC, Bucaspor



• Born in Linz, Austria, to Bosnian Croat parents• Started at LASK Linz academy; moved to Zagreb at 13• Div 1 debut for Dinamo on 20.11.2010;• Scoring in 6-0 win v Hrvatski dragovoljac• Youngest ever player and scorer in Croatian Div 1 at 16 years, 198 days• 7 games, 1 goal last season; under-21 debut at 17 on 03.06.2011

Mateo KOVAČIĆ8

Former clubs: None


• Zagreb-born product of Dinamo’s academy• Loaned for 1½ year to city neighbours Lokomotiva; helped them to Div 2• Div 1 debut for Dinamo on 01.03.2009• 52 games, 9 goals in last 3 seasons; 22/4 last season• 9 games, 1 goal (v AFC Ajax) in UEL group stages 2009-11• Former youth and Under-21 international (22 caps)

Ivan TOMEČAK11

Former clubs: NK Lokomotiva Zagreb

GOALKEEPER 17.09.1986 CROATIAN 191 CM / 88 KG

• Local boy; joined Dinamo’s academy at the age of 8• In first team in 2005-06; on loan to DIV 3 Lokomotiva in 2006• Dinamo debut on 01.10.2006; played 26 games in 2006-07• Since then mainly second choice• Only 12 Div 1 appearances in last 4 seasons• Former youth and Under-21 international (47 caps)

Filip LONČARIĆ12



• At loan to Ferroviára, Paulista, Caetano; moved to Dinamo in Nov 2006• At lone one year; signed permanently in September 2007• Div 1 debut at 19; 117 games, 28 goals since then• Last season 22/10; club’s best scorer in the league• 20/6 in UEFA Cup/UEL group stage; 19/5 in UCL qualifiers• Former youth international; 5 consecutive Croatian titles, 4 cup wins

Jorge SAMMIR Cruz Campos10

Former clubs: Clube Atlético Mineiro, Clube Atlético Paranaense, Ferroviária AC, Paulista FC, AD São Caetano


• Experienced defender signed on 26.08.2010• Last season 22/2 in Div 1; 6/0 (full 540 mins) in UEL group stage• Totals 208/12 in Portuguese Div 1; twice runner-up with Sporting• 15 games, 1 goal in UCL during three seasons• European Under-18 champion 1999; 24 caps for Under-21s• 2 senior caps; debut on 15.11.2006 v Kazakhstan; then v China in 2010

António Leonel Vilar Nogueira De Sousa ‘TONEL’13

Former clubs: SC Espinho, FC Porto, A. Académica de Coimbra, CS Maritimo, Sporting Clube de Portugal


• Originally from Zadar; signed for Dinamo in September 2008• Loaned to city neighbours Lokomotiva; 17/0 in 2008-09• Last season 16/1 for Dinamo; totals 43/1 in Div 1• Semi-finalist in European Under-19 finals in 2010• Croatian international at all levels from U-15 to senior (33 caps, 3 goals)• First full cap on 09.02.2011 v Czech Republic

Šime VRSALJKO14



• Zagreb-born; joined Dinamo at 18 in summer of 2007• Spent first season on loan at Lokomotiva; 7 goals in 28 Div 3 games• Dinamo debut in UCL qualifier v Linfield FC on 16.07.2008, regular ever since• Totals 87 games, 21 goals in Div 1; 15/1 in UEL group stage• Croatian record-holder with 64 youth caps from U-15 to U-21 level• First of 2 caps on 23.05.2010 v Wales (1 minute); second 3 days later v Estonia

Milan BADELJ16

Former clubs: NK Ponikve Zagreb, NK Zagreb, NK Lokomotiva Zagreb

MIDFIELDER/FORWARD 02.02.1989 SLOVAKIAN 178 CM / 73 KG

• Signed in August 2010 a few days before his full international debut• Joined Slovan at 16; Div 1 debut at 17; loan spell at Artmedia in 2008-09• Totals 97 games, 20 goals in Slovakian Div 1; cup win 2010• Last season 21 games, 2 goals for Dinamo• Former youth and Under-21 international• Only senior cap on 03.09.2010 v FYR Macedonia (1 minute as a sub)

Jakub SYLVESTR17

Former clubs: FK Dukla Banská Bystrica, ŠK Slovan Bratislava, FC Artmedia Petržalka


• Zagreb-born; joined Dinamo academy in 2010• Promoted to first team at the start of 2011• Div 1 debut on 26.02.2011, scoring the 1-0 winner v NK Karlovac• 5 games, 1 goal last season• Croatian youth international

Mario ŠITUM18

Former clubs: NK Kustošija Zagreb


• Product of Dinamo’s academy; born in Zagreb• Div 1 debut on his 19th birthday on 29.03.2008• Six-month loan at Lokomotiva in 2008-09• Totals 43 games, 5 goals in Div 1; 6 games in UEL group stage• Former youth and Under-21 international (22 caps, 2 goals)

Tomislav BARBARIĆ19



FORWARD 05.05.1988 MONTENEGRIN 183 CM / 87 KG

• Joined Dinamo on 30.08.2010• Born in Peć, north-western Kosovo; represents Montenegro• Moved to Budućnost in 2007; league title 2007-08; 81/39 in Div 1• Top scorer of Montenegrin Div 1 in 2008/09 with 18 goals• Last season 22 games, 8 goals for Dinamo• 11 caps, 1 goal for Montenegro; debut on 28.03.2009 v Italy

Fatos BEQIRAJ21

Former clubs: KF Shqiponija Peć, KF Besa Peć, FK Budućnost Podgorica


• Joined Dinamo in June 2011• Regular at Osijek 2007-10; Div 1 debut at 17• 90 games, 6 goals in Croatian Div 1; moved to Bayer last summer• Only one Bundesliga appearance (on 05.03.2011), but 8 games in UEL• Former youth and Under-21 international (33 caps, 3 goals)• First of 3 caps on 23.05.2010 v Wales

Domagoj VIDA24

Former clubs: NK Osijek, Bayer 04 Leverkusen


• Product of club’s academy; on loan at Samobor• Made it to first team in 1997; 7 league titles - first in 1997-98, last 2010-11• 72/2 in 4½ seasons at Liverpool (2001-05); 36/3 in Greek Div 1• UCL winner 2004-05 (unused sub in final); totals 23/0 in UCL for 3 clubs• Participant in European Under-21 finals in 2000• 1st of 15 caps (1 goal) on 05.06.1999 v FYR Macedonia

Igor BIŠĆAN22

Former clubs: NK Dinamo Zagreb, NK Samobor, Liverpool FC, Panathinaikos FC


• Re-joined club this summer, having played 30 games (5 goals) in 2007• Div 1 debut at 17 for Varteks; on 03.05.2003; totals 107/6 in Croatian Div 1• Moved to Monaco in winter 2008 and to Salzburg in summer 2009• 32 games (2 goals) in France; 30 games (4 goals) in Austria• Former youth and Under-21 international (39 caps, 3 goals)• First of 15 caps on 24.05.2008 v Moldova; 1 game at EURO 2008

Nikola POKRIVAČ23

Former clubs: NK Čakovac, NK Varteks Varaždin, NK Dinamo Zagreb, AS Monaco FC, FC Salzburg


• Signed for Dinamo in August 2009; 44 games in last two seasons• 342 games in Div 1 in 5 countries; on loan to Siena and Hertha• 12 UCL games for Roma in 2002-03 (6) and 2004-05 (6)• World U-20 champion 1997 (team incl. Aimar, Samuel, Cambiasso, Riquelme)• First of 4 caps on 20.12.2000 v Mexico; 1 match at 2006 World Cup• As an unused sub sent off in quarter-final v Germany in a post-match clash

Leandro Damián CUFRÉ25

Former clubs: Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata, AS Roma, Siena AC AS Monaco, Hertha BSC Berlin


• Zagreb-born; at Dinamo academy since the age of 9• Div 1 debut for Dinamo on 27.10.2007; regular since last season (24 games)• On loan at Lokomotiva in 2009-10; totals 74 games in Div 1• Over 50 caps for various youth national teams since 2004• 4th place at European Under-17 finals 2005

Ivan KELAVA30



• Joined first team trainings in 2011• Zagreb-born product of Dinamo’s academy• Youth international since 2007 and Under-14 level• 23 youth caps ever since

Oliver ZELENIKA31

Former clubs: None


• Signed for Dinamo on 26.07.2010• Last season 21 games, 4 goals; totals 73/21 in Croatian Div 1• Two seasons in Greece; 31 games, 5 goals for Panathinaikos• League and cup double in Greece 2009-10; in Croatia 2010-11• Former youth and Under-21 international (14 caps, 7 goals)

Ante RUKAVINA55

Former clubs: HNK Šibenik, NK Hajduk Split, Panathinaikos FC

MIDFIELDER 25.05.1985 CHILEAN 179 CM / 74 KG

• Joined Dinamo on 23.06.2008 on a 5-year-deal• 5 seasons in Chilean Div 1; 118 games, 30 goals; 2nd best scorer in 2007• Dinamo debut in UCL qualifier v Linfield FC on 16.07.2008• 58/23 for Dinamo in 3 seasons, including 13 goals in 2009-10• Participant in 2005 World Under-20 finals• 14 full caps (3 goals) for Chile; debut on 16.05.2007 v Cuba

Pedro Andrés MORALES Flores77

Former clubs: CD Huachipato, Club Universidad de Chile


• Giant forward signed in June 2011 from city rivals NK Zagreb• Born in Bosnia-Herzegovina; moved to Croatia in 2008• Debut on Div 1 level only at 24 in Bosnian league for Posušje• 82 games, 31 goals for NK Zagreb in 3 seasons• Croatian league top scorer in 2010-11 with 19 goals

Ivan KRSTANOVIĆ99

Former clubs: NK Tomislav Tomislavgrad, NK Drinovci, HŠK Posušje, NK Zagreb



GNK Dinamo Zagreb 30 22 6 2 52-12 72 HNK Hajduk Split 30 16 7 7 54-32 55 RNK Split 30 16 5 9 38-22 53 HNK Cibalia 30 12 8 10 33-24 44NK Inter Zaprešić 30 12 6 12 31-35 42NK Karlovac 30 11 8 11 25-27 41NK Slaven Koprivnica 30 10 10 10 34-30 40NK Osijek 30 9 12 9 31-29 39HNK Rijeka 30 9 12 9 29-35 39NK Zadar 30 11 5 14 31-34 38NK Varaždin 30 9 9 12 32-38 36 NK Zagreb 30 9 8 13 32-39 35HNK Šibenik 30 8 11 11 37-38 35NK Lokomotiva Zagreb 30 8 9 13 24-37 33NK Istra 30 9 4 17 24-44 31NK Hrvatski Zagreb 30 5 8 17 24-55 23

Promoted: NK LučkoRelegated: NK Hrvatski dragovoljac Zagreb

NK Lokomotiva Zagreb and NK Istra avoided relegation as HNK Gorica and NK Pomorac Kostrena were denied licences to compete in the 2011/12 league

Top scorer: Ivan Krstanović (GNK Dinamo Zagreb) 19Cup Final: GNK Dinamo Zagreb – NK Varaždin 5-1

NK Varaždin – GNK Dinamo Zagreb 1-3

23.07.11 (H) NK Inter Zaprešić 25.11.11 (A) 30.07.11 (H) HNK Cibalia 03.12.11 (A) 06.08.11 (A) NK Slaven Koprivnica 18.02.12 (H) 12.08.11 (H) NK Karlovac 25.02.12 (A) 20.08.11 (A) NK Osijek 03.03.12 (H) 27.08.11 (H) NK Lučko 10.03.12 (A) 10.09.11 (A) HNK Hajduk Split 17.03.12 (H) 17.09.11 (H) NK Varaždin 24.03.12 (A) 23.09.11 (A) NK Lokomotiva Zagreb 31.03.12 (H) 01.10.11 (H) HNK Šibenik 07.04.12 (A) 15.10.11 (A) NK Zadar 14.04.12 (H) 22.10.11 (H) HNK Rijeka 21.04.12 (A) 29.10.11 (A) NK Istra 28.04.12 (H) 05.11.11 (H) NK Zagreb 04.05.12 (A) 19.11.11 (A) RNK Split 12.05.12 (H)


FC Zenit St. PetersburgUEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE | SEASON 2011/12 | GROUP G

CLUB HONOURS

National Championship (4)USSR: 1984 / Russia: 2003, 2007, 2010

National Cup (2) USSR: 1944 / Russia: 1999

National Super Cup (3)USSR: 1985 / Russia: 2008, 2011

UEFA Cup (1)2008


Founded: 25.03.1925Address: Paradnaya Street 1

RU-1910 14 St. PetersburgRussia

Telephone: ++7 - 812 244 8888Telefax: ++7 - 812 244 8888E-mail: [email protected]: www.fc-zenit.ru



(4-0 v FC BayernMünchen on 01.05.2008)


GENERAL INFORMATION

Most Appearances: Lev Burchalkin - 400 appearances (78 goals) in USSRChampionship (1957-72)

Most Goals: Alexander Kerzhakov - 95 goals in 205 matches, including 64 in159 PL games (2001-06 & 2010/12)

STADIUM – PETROVSKY

PRESIDENT

Aleksander DUKOVDate of Birth:13.12.1967 in St.Petersburg (Leningrad)Date of Election:13.03.2008

CLUB RECORDS

HEAD COACH – Luciano SPALLETTI

Date of Birth: 07.03.1959 in CertaldoNationality: ItalianPlayer: Virtus Entella (1978-86) Spezia Calcio (1986-90)

FC Esperia. Viareggio (1990-91) Empoli FC (1991-93)Coach: Empoli FC (Youth 1993-95 / Head Coach 1995-98)

UC Sampdoria (1998-99) Udinese Calcio (2001) FC Unione Venezia (1999-2000) Udinese Calcio (2000-01) AC Ancona (2001-02) Udinese Calcio (2002-05) AS Roma (2005-2009 FC Zenit St. Petersburg(since 11.12.2009)Italian Cup Winner 2007, 2008Italian Super Cup Winner 2007Coach of the Year in Italy 2006, 2007Russian Championship Winner 2010Russian Cup Winner 2010Russian Super Cup Winner 2011

Managing Director: Maxim MitrofanovSports Director: Igor KorneyevHead of Press Department: Evgeny Gusev Press Officer: Dmitry ZimmermanCaptain: Aleksander Anyukov

Supporters Clubs: 6,000 MembersOther sports: None

DEFENDER 28.09.1982 RUSSIAN 178 CM / 67 KG

• Samara-born player; 71 games, 3 goals for Krylya; joined in July 2005• Since then a regular on Zenit’s right flank; 153 games, 9 goals in Div 1• Full 90 mins in Zenit’s UEFA Cup, UEFA Supercup wins in 2008• 6 games, 0 goals (full 540 mins) in UCL 2008-09• 57 caps, 1 goal (v Germany in 2005), debut on 25.05.2004 v Austria• 90 mins v Greece at EURO 2004; all 5 games at EURO 2008

Alexander ANYUKOV2

Former clubs: Voskhod Samara, FC Krylya Sovetov Samara


• Joined Zenit on 27 June 2011; at Juventus from 2004; 8 games (in 2007-08)• Originally from south, made name in Genoa; Serie B debut at 16, on 07.06.2003• On loan, helped Genoa to promotion in 2006-07; since then 117/5 in Serie A• Semi-finalist at 2007 (4 games), 2009 (3) European Under-21 finals• Quarter-finalist at 2008 Olympic Games; 3 games at 2010 World Cup• 1st of 15 senior on 12.08.2009 v Switzerland

Domenico CRISCITO4

Former clubs: Genoa CFC, Juventus FC, Genoa CFC

DEFENDER 20.03.1985 BELGIAN 188 CM / 83 KG

• Product of Brugge, made name with Gent; 76 games, 1 goal in 3 seasons• Signed in July 2007; extended contract until 2014 last summer• 12 games, 3 goals in 1st season, missed most of 2008 (injured)• Last season 26/3, this season 15/0 for Zenit, totals 71/7 in 5 seasons• European Under-21 semi-finalist 2007; played Under-19 finals in 2004• 1st of 14 caps on 11.05.2006 v Saudi Arabia

Nicolas LOMBAERTS6

Former clubs: Club Brugge KV, AA Gent


• Signed for Zenit in August 2010; 14 games last season, 15 this season• Joined Porto B team in 1999, league debut for Farense in 2001-02• Loan spells at Farense (46 games), Guimarães (26), AEK (27)• 119 Div 1 games, 14 goals for Porto; 4 times champion• Played all 34 UCL games in 4 seasons for Porto, 2 goals• 1st of 41 caps (5 goals) on 05.06.2007 v Kuwait; EURO 2008, all 4 at 2010 WC

BRUNO Eduardo Regufe ALVES3

Former clubs: Varzim SC, FC Porto, SC Farense, Vitória SC Guimarães, AEK Athens FC

FORWARD 17.05.1983 SERBIAN 184 CM / 80 KG

• Joined Zenit on 3 March 2010; 20 games, 5 goals last; 15/9 this season• At 17 moved to Partizan; in 2003 signed for Feyenoord• 71 games, 25 goals in Serbian Div 1; 155/52 in Dutch; 9/0 in German• Serbian (2001-02, 2002-03), Dutch (2007-08), Russian (2010) champion• 4th in 2001 European U-18s; runner-up in 2004 U-21 finals; 9/2 in UCL for PSV• 43 full caps, 11 goals; debut on 27.03.2002 v Brazil; retired in March 2011

Danko LAZOVIĆ8

Former clubs: FK Radnički Kragujevac, FK Partizan, FK Zemun, Feyenoord,Bayer 04 Leverkusen, SBV Vitesse, PSV Eindhoven


FORWARD 27.11.1982 RUSSIAN 176 CM / 76 KG

• Re-joined Zenit in January 2010 after three years in Spain• Div 1 debut for Zenit on 10.03.2001; 159 games, 64 goals 2001-06• 2006-07 UEFA Cup winner with Sevilla; 2 games in UCL 2007-08• Moved to Dinamo in 2008; 51 games, 19 goals in two seasons• 1st of 54 caps (18 goals) 27.03.2002 in 1-2 v Estonia; at 2002 WC; EURO 2004• Younger brother Mikhail (24) professional goalkeeper, former U-21 international

Alexander KERZHAKOV11

Former clubs: Svetogorets Svetogorsk, Sevilla FC, FC Dinamo Moskva

DEFENDER 17.09.1985 SLOVAK 183 CM / 74 KG

• Signed in February 2008; debut in Supercup win v Lokomotiv Moskva• Started at MŠK Žilina; on loan at Div 2 ViOn Zlate Moravce (2005-06)• 36/1 in Slovakian Div 1 prior to move to Zenit• Struggled at first in Russia, but last season a regular (23 games); totals 54/0• 2 UCL games in 2008-09; scored own goal v Real Madrid• 1st of 11 caps on 10.12.2006 v United Arab Emirates

Tomáš HUBOČAN14

Former clubs: MŠK Žilina, ViOn Zlate Moravce

FORWARD 12.03.1985 RUSSIAN 193 CM / 91 KG

• Signed in July 2010; last season 10 games, 4 goals; this season 14/2• Made name with Rubin (71 games, 33 goals), joining in 2004; Div 1 debut 2005• Suffered serious knee injury in July 2006; missed almost 1½ years• With team-mate Semak, unique ”treble” of Russian titles 08-10 (2 Rubin, 1 Zenit)• 2 full caps, 0 goals for Russia; debut on 14.10.2009 v Azerbaijan

Aleksandr BUKHAROV9

Former clubs: KamAZ Naberezhnye Chelny, FC Krasnodar-2000, Chernomorets Novorossiisk, FC Rubin Kazan


• Born in Caracas, Venezuela; moved to Madeira as youngster• Div 1 debut for Maritimo at 18; 20/5 in his first season (2001-02)• Joined Sporting (4 games in run to 2005 UEFA Cup final); but loaned to Marítimo• Joined Dinamo in 2005; Zenit on 26.08.2008; totals 156/33 in Russia; 7/2 in UCL• Bronze-medal at 2004 European Under-21 finals; played Athens Olympics• 21 caps, 3 goals; debut on 20.08.2008 v Faroes; played at 2010 World Cup

Daniel Miguel Alves Gomes ‘DANNY’10

Former clubs: CS Marítimo Funchal, Sporting Clube de Portugal, FC Dinamo Moskva

MIDFIELDER 06.07.1981 RUSSIAN 187 CM / 83 KG

• Signed in November 2007 on free transfer; UEFA Cup winner first season• Moscow-born product of CSKA football school• Late developer despite Div 1 debut (22 minutes) for Torpedo-ZIL in 2001• Returned to Div 1 in 2005 after years in amateur leagues• Totals 123 games, 21 goals in Div 1; 73/11 for Zenit• 1st of 13 caps (2 goals) on 26.03.2008 v Romania; 1 game at EURO 2008

Roman SHIROKOV15

Former clubs: PFC CSKA Moskva, Torpedo-ZIL Moskva, Burevestnik Moskva,FK Istra, FK Vidnoe, FC Saturn Ramenskoye, FC Rubin Kazan, FK Khimki

GOALKEEPER 04.03.1979 RUSSIAN 185 CM / 76 KG

• Local boy from Smena football school; joined Zenit in 1997; debut 1999• 274 games in 13 seasons; 21 in 2010 (13 clean sheets), 16 this season (9)• 2007/08 UEFA Cup winner (10 games); all 6 matches in UCL 2008-09• 18 caps; debut on 19.11.2003 v Wales; 2 at EURO 2004; unused at EURO 2008• Suffered personal tragedy on 17.11.2011 as wife Marina died in car crash• Wife’s brother Vladislav Bezborodov is an ex-pro and current FIFA Referee

Viacheslav MALAFEEV16

Former clubs: None


• Signed for Zenit in the summer of 2009 and re-joined in August 2011• Loan spell at Cesena in 2010-11; 10 Serie A games, 1 goal• 136/23 in Serie A and 55/13 in Serie B for 4 clubs• Scored on his Zenit debut in a cup game; 24/4 in total in 2009-10• European U-21 finals in 2006 (3 games), semi-finalist 2007 (4) with Criscito• Only senior cap on 17.10.2007 v South Africa

Alessandro ROSINA17

Former clubs: Parma FC, Hellas Verona FC, Torino FC, AC Cesena


• Joined Zenit in March 2007; almost ever-present since• Up from Div 4 to Div 2 with first club Amkar; joined Div 1 Torpedo in 2000• 164 games, 9 goals for Torpedo (2000-06);130/24 for Zenit; 6/0 in UCL 2008-09• 17 games, 3 goals in 2008 UEFA Cup win; scored in final v Rangers• 2007 Russian League Player of the Year• 1st of 41 caps (7 goals) on 27.05.2006 v Spain; 5/1 at EURO 2008

Konstantin ZYRYANOV18

Former clubs: FC Amkar Perm, FC Torpedo Moskva


• Born in Nakhodka, on Pacific coast; joined Zenit in December 2007• Made name in Div 2 with SKA-Energia; Div 1 debut for Spartak on 10.03.2007• 66 games, 8 goals in 4 seasons for Zenit• 2 games in UCL 2008-09; UEFA Cup winner in 2008, scored in semi v Bayern• Russian Under-21 international (9 caps, 2 goals)

Viktor FAYZULIN20

Former clubs: Okean Nakhodka, SKA-Energia Khabarovsk, FC Spartak Nalchik

GOALKEEPER 08.10.1977 RUSSIAN 188 CM / 82 KG

• Developed in street football, amateur league; first joined Zenit in 1999• Moved to Torpedo; regular during 6 seasons; 113 Div 1 games• Div 2 spells at Sibir, Anzhi followed by return to Zenit in 2009• Loan to Khimki; just one game in 2010-11 for Zenit• While at Torpedo, called up for Russia, but no caps

Dmitry BORODIN22

Former clubs: Turbostroitel St.-Peterburg, Lokomotiv St.-Peterburg, FC Torpedo Moskva, Sibir Novosibirsk, FC Anzhi Makhachkala, FK Khimki


MIDFIELDER 18.04.1983 HUNGARIAN 173 CM / 73 KG

• Signed on 01.02.2009; debut 17 days later• Scored in 2nd min of UEFA Cup v Stuttgart• 38 games, 9 goals in Hungarian Div 1; 18/1 in France (2005-06)• 2½ seasons at Hannover; 81 games, 17 goals in Bundesliga• 19/2 for Zenit in first season, only 13/1 (3 starts) last season• 51 caps, 7 goals for Hungary; debut 25.04.2004 v Japan; retired in 2010

Szabolcs HUSZTI23

Former clubs: Ferencvárosi TC, FC Sopron, FC Metz, Hannover 96


• Born in Leningrad (Saint-Petersburg); joined Zenit in 2001• Product of local football schools Turbostroitel, Smena• 205 games, 22 goals for Zenit in Div 1; 24/0 last, 14/0 this season• Scored opener in 2008 UEFA Cup final v Rangers• Former captain of Under-21s (14 caps, 4 goals)• 18 full caps since debut on 11.10.2008 v Germany

Igor DENISOV27

Former clubs: None


• Joined Zenit on 29.08.2010; 21 games s• Made name with Crvena Zvezda; 64 games, 3 goals in Div 1• UEFA Cup debut for CZ at the age 19, coming on as a sub for Nemanja Vidic• Joined Ascoli in Aug 2006; Udinese in Jan 2007; 107 games in Serie A• 27 caps; debut 15.08.2005 v Poland; 2 at 2010 World Cup (sent off v Ghana)

Aleksandar LUKOVIĆ24

Former clubs: FK Sloga Kraljevo, Borac Čačak, FK Crvena Zvezda, FK Jedinstvo Ub, Ascoli Calcio 1898, Udinese Calcio


• Ukrainian-born ”old-timer” of Russian football; signed in August 2010• Moved to Russia as a youngster; Div 1 debut in 1993 (8/1)• 289/69 for CSKA, overall 448/97 in Russian Div 1, 26/1 in France• Russian champion 2003, 2008, 2009, 2010; quarter-finalist at U-20 WC 1995• EURO 2008 semi-finalist; participant at 2002 World Cup• 65 caps, 4 goals; debut on 15.11.1997 v Italy

Sergey SEMAK25

Former clubs: Presnya Moskva, Karelia Petrozavodsk, Asmaral Moskva,PFC CSKA Moskva, Paris Saint-Germain FC, FK Moskva, FC Rubin Kazan

DEFENDER 09.01.1988 DANISH 177 CM / 70 KG

• Signed in January 2010, but played only twice in Div 1 that year• On loan to Feyenoord in autumn 2010 and to AaB in spring 2011• 2 games in Dutch Div 1; 14 games in Danish Div 1; back to Zenit in August• Aarhus-born; Div 1 debut at 17; totals 81/1 in Danish Div 1• Danish youth international in all age groups• 1st of 2 caps on 18.11.2009 v USA

Michael LUMB28

Former clubs: AGF Aarhus, FC Zenit St. Petersburg, Feyenoord, Aalborg BK


• Born in Luga; product of famous Smena academy in St. Petersburg• Moved to Zenit at 17; Div 1 debut on 08.05.2002; re-joined in August 2009• 61 games, 6 goals before joining Spartak in 2005 (total 96/18 for Zenit)• 99/7 for Spartak in 4 years; 6/0 in UCL 2006-07• Injured in cup game in March, ruled out since• 35 caps, 4 goals; debut on 31.03.2004 v Bulgaria

Vladimir BYSTROV34

Former clubs: FC Spartak Moskva


• Born in Kingisepp, near Estonian border; trained with FC Narva youth side• Product of Zenit’s football school; made Div 1 debut 16.03.2008• First-team debut in 2007-08 UEFA Cup (!), scoring v ViOn Zlate Moravce• 42 games, 3 goals in Div 1 for Zenit• Scored the 1-0 winner of 2011 Russian Supercup v CSKA• Youth, U-21 international; 1st and only senior cap on 29.03.2011 v Qatar

Alexey IONOV57

Former clubs: None

GOALKEEPER 17.04.1981 BELORUSSIAN 180 CM / 85 KG

• Signed 4-year deal with Zenit in February 2010• 80 games, 1 goal for BATE in Belarussian Div 1• Scored a goal from a goal kick in 2004-05 UEFA Cup v FC Dinamo Tbilisi• Regular for FK Moskva 2005-09; 124 Div 1 matches• Last season 8 games for Zenit, this season just one• 1st of 45 caps on 02.04.03 v Uzbekistan

Yuri ZHEVNOV30

Former clubs: MPKC-96 Mozyr, RUOR Minsk, Smena-BATE Minsk, FC BATE Borisov, RSVSM-Olimpia Minsk, FK Moskva

DEFENDER 13.08.1992 RUSSIAN 180 CM / 70 KG

• Promoted to first team at the end of August 2011• Local boy; product of Zenit’s academy; joined reserve team in 2010• Yet to make his official first team debut• Played as a sub v FC Bayern in a friendly in May 2011• Former Russian youth international

Denis TERENTYEV63

Former clubs: None


• Signed a new two-year deal just before closure of transfer window• Born in St. Petersburg; started in Zenit’s academy at the age of 8• 2009 winner of the Russian Reserves League (totals 53/6)• Former youth international (16 caps, 7 goals); knee surgery in March 2011• Studying journalism; published poems; keeps a blog on Zenit’s web-site

Evgeny BASHKIROV96

Former clubs: None



FC Zenit St. Petersburg 30 20 8 2 61-21 68PFC CSKA Moskva 30 18 8 4 51-22 62FC Rubin Kazan 30 15 13 2 37-16 58FC Spartak Moskva 30 13 10 7 43-33 49FC Lokomotiv Moskva 30 13 9 8 34-29 48PFC Spartak Nalchik 30 12 8 10 40-37 44FC Dinamo Moskva 30 9 13 8 38-31 40FC Tom Tomsk 30 10 7 13 35-43 37FC Saturn Movskovskaya Oblast * 30 8 10 12 27-38 34FC Rostov 30 10 4 16 27-44 34FC Terek Grozny 30 8 9 13 28-34 33FC Anzhi Makhachkala 30 9 6 15 29-39 33PFC Krylya Sovetov Samara 30 7 10 13 28-40 31FC Amkar Perm 30 8 6 16 24-35 30FC Alania Vladikavkaz 30 7 9 14 25-41 30FC Sibir Novosibirsk 30 4 8 18 34-58 20

Promoted: FC Kuban Krasnodar, FC Volga Nizhny NovgorodRelegated: FC Saturn Movskovskaya Oblaest *, FC Alania Vladikavkaz, FC Sibir NovosibiriskTop scorer: Welliton (FC Spartak Moskva) 19Cup Final: PFC CSKA Moskva – FC Alania Vladikavkaz 2-1Super Cup: FC Rubin Kazan – PFC CSKA Moskva 1-0

* FC Saturn relegated due to financial reasons - and replaced by FC Amkar Perm

13.03.11 (A) FC Terek Grozny 26.06.11 (H)21.03.11 (H) FC Anzhi Makhachkala 24.07.11 (A)03.04.11 (A) PFC Spartak Nalchik 31.07.11 (H)10.04.11 (H) PFC CSKA Moskva 06.08.11 (A)17.04.11 (A) FC Amkar Perm 14.08.11 (H)24.04.11 (H) PFC Krylya Sovetov 20.08.11 (A)01.05.11 (A) FC Krasnodar 28.08.11 (H)08.05.11 (H) FC Lokomotiv Moskva 10.09.11 (A)15.05.11 (H) FC Rubin Kazan 17.09.11 (A)21.05.11 (A) FC Tom Tomsk 24.09.11 (H)29.05.11 (H) FC Spartak Moskva 02.10.11 (A)10.06.11 (A) FC Dynamo Moskva 15.10.11 (H)14.06.11 (H) FC Rostov 23.10.11 (A)18.06.11 (A) FC Volga Nizhny Novgorod 28.10.11 (H)22.06.11 (H) FC Kuban Krasnodar 06.11.11 (A)

This season will stretch over 18 months following the decision to adapt to an autumn-spring rhythm. The league will split into two groups for the second phase during spring 2012 with the top eight teams competing for the championship and the bottom eight playing to avoid relegation.


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