The 13 Most Represented Clubs at Euro 2016
Doncaster Rovers will be represented by just Northern Ireland's Luke
McCullogh at the European Championships next week, but there are some
clubs who have multiple players on show in France.
Here are the 13 most represented clubs at the Euros, according to the current squad lists...
Here are the 13 most represented clubs at the Euros, according to the current squad lists...
13. Roma
Number of players: 8
The Serie A side have established themselves within the top echelon of Italian football in recent years and it is no thanks to the vast European talent available at their disposal, eight of whom will be representing their countries in France this week.
Representatives: Lucas Digne (France), Norbert Gyomber (Slovakia), Antonio Rudiger (Germany), Wojciech Szczesny (Poland), Radja Nainggolan (Belgium), Alessandro Florenzi, Daniele De Rossi and Stephan El Shaarawy (Italy).
The Serie A side have established themselves within the top echelon of Italian football in recent years and it is no thanks to the vast European talent available at their disposal, eight of whom will be representing their countries in France this week.
Representatives: Lucas Digne (France), Norbert Gyomber (Slovakia), Antonio Rudiger (Germany), Wojciech Szczesny (Poland), Radja Nainggolan (Belgium), Alessandro Florenzi, Daniele De Rossi and Stephan El Shaarawy (Italy).
12. CSKA Moscow
Number of players: 8
Russia's 23 man squad for the European Championships is dominated by CSKA Moscow stars, with only one other member of the Russian Premier League champions selected for a different nation at the Euros.
Representatives: Igor Akinfeev, Sergei Ignashevich, Aleksei Berezutski, Aleksandr Golovin, Vasili Berezutski, Roman Shirokov, Georgi Shchennikov (Russia) and Pontus Wernbloom (Sweden).
Russia's 23 man squad for the European Championships is dominated by CSKA Moscow stars, with only one other member of the Russian Premier League champions selected for a different nation at the Euros.
Representatives: Igor Akinfeev, Sergei Ignashevich, Aleksei Berezutski, Aleksandr Golovin, Vasili Berezutski, Roman Shirokov, Georgi Shchennikov (Russia) and Pontus Wernbloom (Sweden).
11. Arsenal
Number of players: 8
The Gunners will be well represented at the Euros, thanks to the diverse multinational philosophy that Arsene Wenger has instilled at the North London club. Arsenal's stars will be hoping to end a satisfactory season with Euro success to show for themselves.
Representatives: Laurent Koscielny, Olivier Giroud (France), Jack Wilshere (England), Aaron Ramsey (Wales), Mesut Ozil (Germany), Hector Bellerin (Spain), Petr Cech and Tomas Rosicky (Czech Republic).
The Gunners will be well represented at the Euros, thanks to the diverse multinational philosophy that Arsene Wenger has instilled at the North London club. Arsenal's stars will be hoping to end a satisfactory season with Euro success to show for themselves.
Representatives: Laurent Koscielny, Olivier Giroud (France), Jack Wilshere (England), Aaron Ramsey (Wales), Mesut Ozil (Germany), Hector Bellerin (Spain), Petr Cech and Tomas Rosicky (Czech Republic).
10. FC Basel
Number of players: 8
Always strong in European competitions, FC Basel have a multinational base of players who are not exactly superstars in their own rights, but join together well for Switzerland. Aside from Swiss representation, other Eastern European nationals come from the successful club.
Representatives: Naser Aliji, Taulant Xhaka (Albania), Michael Lang, Breel Embolo (Swizerland), Tomas Vaclik, Marek Suchy (Czech Republic), Birkir Bjarnason (Iceland) and Marc Janko (Austria).
Always strong in European competitions, FC Basel have a multinational base of players who are not exactly superstars in their own rights, but join together well for Switzerland. Aside from Swiss representation, other Eastern European nationals come from the successful club.
Representatives: Naser Aliji, Taulant Xhaka (Albania), Michael Lang, Breel Embolo (Swizerland), Tomas Vaclik, Marek Suchy (Czech Republic), Birkir Bjarnason (Iceland) and Marc Janko (Austria).
9. Real Madrid
Number of players: 8
The most expensive squad in the history of football is bound to be high up on this list, with all of Madrid's representatives stars of their respective nations. Los Blancos are coming off the back of their 11th European Cup success, following their penalty shootout heroics over Atletico.
Representatives: Gareth Bale (Wales), Toni Kroos (Germany), Sergio Ramos, Lucas Vazquez (Spain), Luka Modric, Mateo Kovacic (Croatia), Pepe and Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal).
The most expensive squad in the history of football is bound to be high up on this list, with all of Madrid's representatives stars of their respective nations. Los Blancos are coming off the back of their 11th European Cup success, following their penalty shootout heroics over Atletico.
Representatives: Gareth Bale (Wales), Toni Kroos (Germany), Sergio Ramos, Lucas Vazquez (Spain), Luka Modric, Mateo Kovacic (Croatia), Pepe and Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal).
8. Shakhtar Donetsk
Number of players: 9
Shakhtar, who missed out on winning the Ukrainian Premier League this season, are still a European powerhouse, reaching the Europa League semi-finals where they lost to eventual winners Sevilla. Incredibly, all but one of the Donetsk Euro players represent Ukraine.
Representatives: Andriy Patov, Vyacheslav Shevchuk, Oleksandr Kucher, Yaroslav Rakitskiy, Bohdan Butko, Taras Stepanenko, Viktor Kovalenko, Yevhen Seleznyov (Ukraine) and Darijo Srna (Croatia).
Shakhtar, who missed out on winning the Ukrainian Premier League this season, are still a European powerhouse, reaching the Europa League semi-finals where they lost to eventual winners Sevilla. Incredibly, all but one of the Donetsk Euro players represent Ukraine.
Representatives: Andriy Patov, Vyacheslav Shevchuk, Oleksandr Kucher, Yaroslav Rakitskiy, Bohdan Butko, Taras Stepanenko, Viktor Kovalenko, Yevhen Seleznyov (Ukraine) and Darijo Srna (Croatia).
7. Bayern Munich
Number of players: 9
It is no surprise that German double winners Bayern Munich will be heavily featured at the Euros. The Bavarian side are full of top quality players and continue to boast a strong German contingent.
Representatives: Kinglsey Coman (France), Manuel Neuer, Jerome Boateng, Mario Gotze, Thomas Muller, Josh Kimmich (all Germany), Robert Lewandowski (Poland), Thiago Alcantara (Spain) and David Alaba (Austria).
It is no surprise that German double winners Bayern Munich will be heavily featured at the Euros. The Bavarian side are full of top quality players and continue to boast a strong German contingent.
Representatives: Kinglsey Coman (France), Manuel Neuer, Jerome Boateng, Mario Gotze, Thomas Muller, Josh Kimmich (all Germany), Robert Lewandowski (Poland), Thiago Alcantara (Spain) and David Alaba (Austria).
6. Fenerbahce
Number of players: 9
Take the Turkish national side out of the equation and Fenerbahce will only have three players at the Euros, yet, Fatih Terim did lead Turkey to their first major tournament since Euro 2008. The Istanbul based club finished 2nd in the Super Lig this season.
Representatives: Michal Kadlec (Czech Republic), Mehmet Topal, Gokhan Gonul, Caner Erkin, Sener Ozbayrakli, Ozan Tufan, Volkan Sen (Turkey), Bruno Alves and Nani (Portugal).
Take the Turkish national side out of the equation and Fenerbahce will only have three players at the Euros, yet, Fatih Terim did lead Turkey to their first major tournament since Euro 2008. The Istanbul based club finished 2nd in the Super Lig this season.
Representatives: Michal Kadlec (Czech Republic), Mehmet Topal, Gokhan Gonul, Caner Erkin, Sener Ozbayrakli, Ozan Tufan, Volkan Sen (Turkey), Bruno Alves and Nani (Portugal).
5. FC Barcelona
Number of players: 9
Yet another double winning side, whose players will be hoping to add European national success to a La Liga and Copa del Rey double. Barca are still the most dominant providers of the Spain squad.
Representatives: Marc-Andre ter Stegen (Germany), Gerard Pique, Jordi Alaba, Marc Bartra, Sergio Busquets, Andres Iniesta (Spain), Arda Turan (Turkey), Ivan Rakitic (Croatia) and Thomas Vermaelen (Belgium).
Yet another double winning side, whose players will be hoping to add European national success to a La Liga and Copa del Rey double. Barca are still the most dominant providers of the Spain squad.
Representatives: Marc-Andre ter Stegen (Germany), Gerard Pique, Jordi Alaba, Marc Bartra, Sergio Busquets, Andres Iniesta (Spain), Arda Turan (Turkey), Ivan Rakitic (Croatia) and Thomas Vermaelen (Belgium).
4. Manchester United
Number of players: 9
Despite their FA Cup success, it has been another season of disappointment for the Red Devils due to their Champions League omission next year. Nonetheless, the calibre of the club means many faces will be donning their nations' jerseys this month.
Representatives: Anthony Martial, Morgan Schneiderlin (France), Chris Smalling, Wayne Rooney, Marcus Rashford (England), Bastian Schweinsteiger (Germany), Paddy McNair (Northern Ireland), David de Gea (Spain), Marouane Fellaini (Belgium) and Matteo Darmian (Italy).
Despite their FA Cup success, it has been another season of disappointment for the Red Devils due to their Champions League omission next year. Nonetheless, the calibre of the club means many faces will be donning their nations' jerseys this month.
Representatives: Anthony Martial, Morgan Schneiderlin (France), Chris Smalling, Wayne Rooney, Marcus Rashford (England), Bastian Schweinsteiger (Germany), Paddy McNair (Northern Ireland), David de Gea (Spain), Marouane Fellaini (Belgium) and Matteo Darmian (Italy).
3. Tottenham Hotspur
Number of players: 11
Tottenham Hotspur's breakthrough season has naturally seen some of their young stars called up to the international scene. England, in particular, have benefited from Mauricio Pochettino's success at White Hart Lane, but Belgium is also rich with Spurs talent.
Representatives: Hugo Lloris (France), Kyle Walker, Danny Rose, Eric Dier, Dele Alli, Harry Kane (England), Ben Davies (Wales), Jan Vertonghen, Toby Alderweireld, Mousa Dembele (Belgium) and Kevin Wimmer (Austria).
Tottenham Hotspur's breakthrough season has naturally seen some of their young stars called up to the international scene. England, in particular, have benefited from Mauricio Pochettino's success at White Hart Lane, but Belgium is also rich with Spurs talent.
Representatives: Hugo Lloris (France), Kyle Walker, Danny Rose, Eric Dier, Dele Alli, Harry Kane (England), Ben Davies (Wales), Jan Vertonghen, Toby Alderweireld, Mousa Dembele (Belgium) and Kevin Wimmer (Austria).
2. Juventus
Number of players: 12
Juventus boast a strong Italian contingent at the Euros, but such is the wealth of talent in the Old Lady's squad that a number of nations will have an Italian double winner within their midst this summer.
Representatives: Patrice Evra, Paul Pogba (France), Stephan Lichsteiner (Switzerland), Sami Khedira (Germany), Alvaro Morata (Spain), Mario Mandzukic (Croatia), Gianluigi Buffon, Leonardo Bonucci, Giorgio Chiellini, Andrea Barzagli, Stefano Sturaro and Simone Zaza (Italy).
Juventus boast a strong Italian contingent at the Euros, but such is the wealth of talent in the Old Lady's squad that a number of nations will have an Italian double winner within their midst this summer.
Representatives: Patrice Evra, Paul Pogba (France), Stephan Lichsteiner (Switzerland), Sami Khedira (Germany), Alvaro Morata (Spain), Mario Mandzukic (Croatia), Gianluigi Buffon, Leonardo Bonucci, Giorgio Chiellini, Andrea Barzagli, Stefano Sturaro and Simone Zaza (Italy).
1. Liverpool
Number of players: 12
Liverpool have always boasted a plethora of internationals whatever state the club finds itself in, but with Jurgen Klopp now pulling the strings at Anfield, it seems that national coaches are keen to have the German's effect pass over onto the Euros.
Representatives: Nathaniel Clyne, James Milner, Adam Lallana, Jordan Henderson, Daniel Sturridge (Liverpool), Danny Ward, Joe Allen (Wales), Martin Skrtel (Slovakia), Emre Can (Germany), Simon Mignolet, Divock Origi and Christian Benteke (Belgium).
Liverpool have always boasted a plethora of internationals whatever state the club finds itself in, but with Jurgen Klopp now pulling the strings at Anfield, it seems that national coaches are keen to have the German's effect pass over onto the Euros.
Representatives: Nathaniel Clyne, James Milner, Adam Lallana, Jordan Henderson, Daniel Sturridge (Liverpool), Danny Ward, Joe Allen (Wales), Martin Skrtel (Slovakia), Emre Can (Germany), Simon Mignolet, Divock Origi and Christian Benteke (Belgium).
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