2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup ~Official thread~

Kellog_G8 · 04-10-2009, 03:36 AM

The 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup is the thirteenth tournament of the FIFA U-17 World Cup. It is officially confirmed by FIFA that the tournament will be held in Nigeria from October 24 to November 15, 2009.

Teams:

-HOST-
Nigeria

-UEFA-
Germany
Netherlands
Switzerland
Italy
Spain
Turkey

-Concacaf-
Mexico
United States
Costa Rica
Honduras

-Conmebol-
Brazil
Argentina
Uruguay
Colombia

-AFC-
Iran
Korea Republic
Japan
United Arab Emirates

-OFC-
New Zealand

-CAF-
Gambia
Algeria
Malawi
Burkina Faso

Fifa U-17 World Cup draw:

Group A : Nigeria, Argentina, Germany, Honduras

Group B: Brazil, Japan, Mexico, Switzerland

Group C : Gambia, Iran, Colombia, Netherlands

Group D : Burkina Faso, Turkey, Costa Rica, New Zealand

Group E: United Arab Emirates, Malawi, Spain, United States

Group F: Uruguay, South Korea, Algeria and Italy.

1st group round:

October 24th
Nigeria vs Germany (Abuja Stadium)
Honduras vs Argentina (Abuja Stadium)
Brazil vs Japan (Teslim Balogun Stadium)
Mexico vs Switzerland (Teslim Balogun Stadium)

October 25th
Iran vs Gambia (U.J. Esuene Stadium)
Colombia vs Netherlands (U.J. Esuene Stadium)
Turkey vs Burkina Faso (Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium)
Costa Rica vs New Zealand (Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium)

October 26th
United Arab Emirates vs Malawi (Sani Abacha Stadium)
Spain vs United States (Sani Abacha Stadium)
Uruguay vs Korea Republic (Ahmadou Bello Stadium)
Algeria vs Italy (Ahmadou Bello Stadium)

VENUES

Abuja Stadium
Capacity: 60,000

Teslim Balogun Stadium
Capacity: 24,365

Nnamdi Azikewi Stadium
Capacity: 22,000

Ijebe-Ode Stadium
Capacity: 20,000

Sani Abacha Stadium
Capacity: 18,000

U.J. Essuene Stadium
Capacity: 16,000

Ahmadu Bello Stadium
Capacity: 16,500

Abubarkar Tafawa Balewa Stadium
Capacity: 15,000

Jimbosile · 04-10-2009, 03:38 AM

Is there any promising young stars to look out for?

Kellog_G8 · 04-10-2009, 03:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimbosile

Is there any promising young stars to look out for?

Honestly, I'm not quite sure that's why I like this tournament since the upcoming players get to show themselves.

USAChrisKY · 04-10-2009, 03:47 AM

I hope this gets on ESPN...The USA matches that is...Id love to see the rest of the games on ESPNU but its not happening since the U20s wasnt on ESPNU. But this tournament seems to be more promising for the USA than the U20's was. So Im really looking foward to how we will do.

dena · 04-10-2009, 03:51 AM

Hopefully it's a better tournament for us, the U-20s were just straight embarrassing. I think the skill level compared to the field is better, and hopefully the coaching is better. I don't know about the rest of the teams but I think in terms of the US our "stars" are:

Charles Renken (Hoffenheim - GER)
Joseph Gyau (Hoffenheim - GER)
Luis Gil (Arsenal - ENG)
Jack McInerney (USA Residency)

Gil is to join Arsenal after the tournament.

We all know how hit and miss youth players can be though.

Gorayfle · 04-10-2009, 04:29 AM

Why Kellog? The U20 Wc isn't over yet why make this thread so early?

I wanted to make it

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimbosile

Is there any promising young stars to look out for?

USA - See Dena's post.

Additional ones that I know about:

Germany - Florian Trinks-Winger (scored the free kick winner in UEFA U17 v NED), Lennart Thy-ST, Christopher Buchtmann-Winger/Fullback

Netherlands - Luc Castaignos-ST, Patrick ter Mate-GK

Switzerland - Janick Kamber-LB

Italy - Marc Fosatti - Mid, Lorenzo Critzeg -Mid, Stephan El Shaarawy-ST, Simone Dell’Agnello-ST.

Spain - Muniesa-CB/LB, Koke-ST

Turkey - Deniz Herber-CM, Gökhan Töre, Muhammet Demir

Argentina - D. Villalba-CF, Sergio Araujo-ST, Sebastian Gonzalez-CAM

Brasil - L. Guilherme-GK, Wellington-ST/CF, Neymar-CF, Zezinho-LAM, Gerson-CB, Dodo-LB, Coutinho-CAM

Colombia - Edwin Cardona-CAM, Wilson Cuero-RW/RF (a.k.a. Roadrunner on speed), Christian Bonillo-GK

Uruguay- Diego Polenta-CB, Bernardo Laureiro-ST

If you want to read a little on some of the South American players, look at the penultimate post here.

The biggest miss from this tourny for me is Joazinho Arroe of Peru. Kid is a bit special.

Kellog_G8 · 04-10-2009, 04:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gorayfle

-+Why Kellog? The U20 Wc isn't over yet why make this thread so early?

I wanted to make it

It's not that early! Look at the U-20 World cup thread now that's early

Gorayfle · 04-10-2009, 04:36 AM

No worries Kellog you did a better job than I would have

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Tio Nicci · 04-10-2009, 04:39 AM

Where's the Conmebol teams??!!

Everyone look out for Edwin Cardona and Cristian Mejia!!!!!

Gorayfle · 04-10-2009, 04:44 AM

Is Mejia the RB? He was good but I forgot his name.

EDIT: HOW DARE YOU FORGET WILSON CUERO!

Tio Nicci · 04-10-2009, 04:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gorayfle

Is Mejia the RB? He was good but I forgot his name.

EDIT: HOW DARE YOU FORGET WILSON CUERO!

Forgot him, Mejia played RW

I think the RB was Ibarbo...or Ricardo Chara...

Gianni · 04-10-2009, 05:02 AM

for italy, stephan El Shaarawy is pretty good as well. he is half egyptian/half italian before any of you go questioning his ethnicity or claiming we "stole" someone. was even born in italy.

USAChrisKY · 04-10-2009, 05:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gorayfle

-+Why Kellog? The U20 Wc isn't over yet why make this thread so early?

I wanted to make it

USA - See Dena's post.

Additional ones that I know about:

Germany - Florian Trinks-Winger (scored the free kick winner in UEFA U17 v NED), Lennart Thy-ST, Christopher Buchtmann-Winger/Fullback

Netherlands - Luc Castaignos-ST, Patrick ter Mate-GK

Switzerland - Janick Kamber-LB

Italy - Marc Fosatti - Mid, Lorenzo Critzeg -Mid

Spain - Muniesa-CB/LB, Koke-ST

Turkey - Deniz Herber-CM, Gökhan Töre, Muhammet Demir

Argentina - D. Villalba-CF, Sergio Araujo-ST, Sebastian Gonzalez-CAM

Brasil - L. Guilherme-GK, Wellington-ST/CF, Neymar-CF, Zezinho-LAM, Gerson-CB, Dodo-LB

Colombia - Edwin Cardona-CAM, Wilson Cuero-RW/RF (a.k.a. Roadrunner on speed), Christian Bonillo-GK

Uruguay- Diego Polenta-CB, Bernardo Laureiro-ST

If you want to read a little on some of the South American players, look at the penultimate post here.

The biggest miss from this tourny for me is Joazinho Arroe of Peru. Kid is a bit special.

What about Coutinho ( i think thats how you spell his name) of Brasil...has he been called up....?...he was playing in thier qualifers all the time...?

Gorayfle · 04-10-2009, 05:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrikeyMerda

for italy, stephan El Shaarawy is pretty good as well. he is half egyptian/half italian before any of you go questioning his ethnicity or claiming we "stole" someone. was even born in italy.

Thanks. I forgot how to spell his name, moved on and then didn't put it at all. There's another guy also, Dell'A-----. I'll look it it.

EDIT: Found him. Simone Dell’Agnello.

Quote:

Originally Posted by brasilflamengo09

What about Coutinho ( i think thats how you spell his name) of Brasil...has he been called up....?...he was playing in thier qualifers all the time...?

Of all the people to forget. Thanks.

Gianni · 04-10-2009, 05:19 AM

Dell'Agnello

chiboygeorge · 04-10-2009, 05:25 AM

Neymar + Coutinho = domination

BarakatTreka · 04-10-2009, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrikeyMerda

for italy, stephan El Shaarawy is pretty good as well. he is half egyptian/half italian before any of you go questioning his ethnicity or claiming we "stole" someone. was even born in italy.

You Stole Our Egyptian!!!!!

BarakatTreka · 04-10-2009, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gorayfle

Why Kellog? The U20 Wc isn't over yet why make this thread so early?

I wanted to make it

I call dibs on the African Cup of Nations thread!

Gorayfle · 04-10-2009, 02:52 PM

Dibs on the World Cup thread

BarakatTreka · 04-10-2009, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gorayfle

Dibs on the World Cup thread

Only if you win a prediction game this season!

CoVkId01 · 04-10-2009, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gorayfle

Christopher Buchtmann-Winger/Fullback

He's the Liverpool guy right ?, Looks alrite in the youth - Should be good to watch

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gorayfle

Neymar-CF

Heard alot about Neymar, Never seen him play (live) though.

Gorayfle · 04-10-2009, 02:57 PM

You're on!

Quote:

Originally Posted by CoVkId01

He's the Liverpool guy right ?, Looks alrite in the youth - Should be good to watch

Heard alot about Neymar, Never seen him play (live) though.

Yeah he plays for Liverpool.

This season he has been on and off. When he's on he's on. However, when he has a bad game he can be invisible. Doesn't help that Luxa doesn't play him consistently. He should tear up this level though.

Gianni · 04-10-2009, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BarakatTreka

You Stole Our Egyptian!!!!!

doubt too many egyptians know him at this point, but they will know him....snugglapaloos

Gorayfle · 04-10-2009, 05:35 PM

Brasil

Goleiros: Luís Guilherme (Botafogo), Alisson (Internacional) e André (Corinthians).

Zagueiros: Gerson (Grêmio), Sidimar (Atlético-MG), Romário Leiria (Internacional) e Guilherme (Atlético-PR)

Laterais: Crystian (Santos), Romário (Vitória) e Dodô (Corinthians).

Meio-campistas: Elivelton (Santos), Carlão (São Paulo), João Pedro (Atlético-MG), Wellington (Fluminense), Philippe Coutinho (Vasco), Zezinho (Juventude) e Neymar (Santos).

Atacantes: Willen (Vasco), Felipinho (Internacional), Geovani (Internacional) e Wellington Silva (Fluminense).

Predicted Starting XI

L. Guilherme
Crystian--Gerson--Sidimar--Dodô
Elivelton--Carlão
Coutinho---------------------Zezinho
Neymar
Wellington

Three Santistas

DeacsWF · 04-10-2009, 06:27 PM

I'm actually very excited for this tournament. We should expect to advance, Spain will be trouble but a good test. This group of kids is quite good.

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dena EA Veteran Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New York City Age: 20 Gender: Male Posts: 11,798 Blog Entries: 1	Hopefully it's a better tournament for us, the U-20s were just straight embarrassing. I think the skill level compared to the field is better, and hopefully the coaching is better. I don't know about the rest of the teams but I think in terms of the US our "stars" are: Charles Renken (Hoffenheim - GER) Joseph Gyau (Hoffenheim - GER) Luis Gil (Arsenal - ENG) Jack McInerney (USA Residency) Gil is to join Arsenal after the tournament. We all know how hit and miss youth players can be though. __________________ Last edited by dena; 04-10-2009 at 03:55 AM..

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Gorayfle Elite Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NY Gender: Male Posts: 6,959	Brasil Goleiros: Luís Guilherme (Botafogo), Alisson (Internacional) e André (Corinthians). Zagueiros: Gerson (Grêmio), Sidimar (Atlético-MG), Romário Leiria (Internacional) e Guilherme (Atlético-PR) Laterais: Crystian (Santos), Romário (Vitória) e Dodô (Corinthians). Meio-campistas: Elivelton (Santos), Carlão (São Paulo), João Pedro (Atlético-MG), Wellington (Fluminense), Philippe Coutinho (Vasco), Zezinho (Juventude) e Neymar (Santos). Atacantes: Willen (Vasco), Felipinho (Internacional), Geovani (Internacional) e Wellington Silva (Fluminense). Predicted Starting XI L. Guilherme Crystian--Gerson--Sidimar--Dodô Elivelton--Carlão Coutinho---------------------Zezinho Neymar Wellington Three Santistas __________________ "For me beauty comes first, victory is seconday and what really matters is joy." -Socrates Brasileiro

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DeacsWF Elite Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Winston Salem, NC Teams: United States of America, Seattle Sounders, Wake Forest, THFC Gender: Male Posts: 5,893	I'm actually very excited for this tournament. We should expect to advance, Spain will be trouble but a good test. This group of kids is quite good. __________________