Alright, time for a bit of statistical analysis of the list I compiled:
There are 85 players on the list. The most from one country/league, is England/Wales, which has 15 players, or 18% of the Americans overseas. The next biggest is Norway with 13, and then Germany with 12.
Some names were left off from Germany and England though, for playing in the lowest leagues. With those names, England would have closer to 20, and Germany, about 15.
There are a couple of countries with just a couple of players.
As for position wise:
17 are GKs. That is a bunch, considering there is only one position on the field.
24 are strikers/forwards.
25 are defenders.
19 are midfielders.
As for where they are playing:
No big surprises that there are just two in Italy, and one in Spain. America footballing wise is more aligned with the England/Germany style of footballing. More direct, and more emphasis put on efficiency. Whereas in Italy and Spain, more technical play is required, and there is a bit more flair and style.
Personally, I was a bit surprised at the amount in Norway. I had no idea that there were 13 playing in Norway. I wonder if they have some connections there, similar to the players in Mexico, Brazil, and Greece for example.
Again, if there is any names you think I left off, let me know, and I will add them to the list.
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