The UEFA EURO 2024 tournament in Germany will feature a significant representation of players of African descent. This inclusion highlights the diversity and talent within European football, as these players bring their unique backgrounds and skills to the international stage.
Players of African Descent in UEFA EURO 2024
France
The French national team boasts a strong contingent of players with African heritage, reflecting the country’s rich diversity. The following players will be representing France:
- Brice Samba (๐จ๐ฉ DR Congo)
- Ferland Mendy (๐ธ๐ณ Senegal, ๐ฌ๐ผ Guinea-Bissau)
- Dayot Upamecano (๐ฌ๐ผ Guinea-Bissau)
- Jules Koundรฉ (๐ง๐ฏ Benin)
- William Saliba (๐จ๐ฒ Cameroon)
- Ibrahima Konatรฉ (๐ฒ๐ฑ Mali)
- Eduardo Camavinga (๐จ๐ฉ DR Congo)
- Aurรฉlien Tchouameni (๐จ๐ฒ Cameroon)
- N’Golo Kantรฉ (๐ฒ๐ฑ Mali)
- Youssouf Fofana (๐ฒ๐ฑ Mali)
- Kylian Mbappรฉ (๐จ๐ฒ Cameroon, ๐ฉ๐ฟ Algeria)
- Ousmane Dembรฉlรฉ (๐ฒ๐ท Mauritania, ๐ฒ๐ฑ Mali)
- Randal Kolo Muani (๐จ๐ฉ DR Congo)
- Bradley Barcola (๐น๐ฌ Togo)
Belgium
Belgium’s squad also includes a notable number of players with African roots, showcasing the country’s multiculturalism:
- Romelu Lukaku (๐จ๐ฉ DR Congo)
- Jรฉrรฉmy Doku (๐ฌ๐ญ Ghana)
- Loรฏs Openda (๐ฒ๐ฆ Morocco, ๐จ๐ฉ DR Congo)
- Johan Bakayoko (๐ท๐ผ Rwanda, ๐ฎ๐ช Ireland)
- Dodi Lukebakio (๐จ๐ฉ DR Congo)
- Amadou Onana (๐ธ๐ณ Senegal, ๐จ๐ฒ Cameroon)
- Orel Mangala (๐จ๐ฉ DR Congo)
- Youri Tielemans (๐จ๐ฉ DR Congo)
- Aster Jan Vranckx (๐จ๐ฉ DR Congo)
Switzerland
Switzerland’s national team includes several players of African descent, reflecting the nation’s diverse population:
- Yvon Nganoma (๐จ๐ฒ Cameroon)
- Manuel Akanji (๐ณ๐ฌ Nigeria)
- Denis Zakaria (๐จ๐ฉ DR Congo, ๐ธ๐ธ South Sudan)
- Breel Embolo (๐จ๐ฒ Cameroon)
- Noah Okafor (๐ณ๐ฌ Nigeria)
- Kwadwo Antwi Duah (๐ฌ๐ญ Ghana)
- Dan Ndoye (๐ธ๐ณ Senegal)
- Mohamed Amdouni (๐น๐ณ Tunisia)
England
England’s team features a number of players with African heritage, highlighting the country’s diverse talent pool:
- Bukayo Saka (๐ณ๐ฌ Nigeria)
- Kobbie Mainoo (๐ฌ๐ญ Ghana)
- Eberechi Eze (๐ณ๐ฌ Nigeria)
- Marc Guรฉhi (๐จ๐ฎ Ivory Coast)
- Ezri Konsa (๐จ๐ฉ DR Congo)
- Joe Gomez (๐ฌ๐ฒ Gambia)
Germany
Germany’s squad includes players of African descent, showcasing the integration of diverse backgrounds into the national team:
- Antonio Rรผdiger (๐ธ๐ฑ Sierra Leone)
- Jamal Musiala (๐ณ๐ฌ Nigeria)
- Jonathan Tah (๐จ๐ฎ Ivory Coast)
- Benjamin Henrichs (๐ฌ๐ญ Ghana)
- Leroy Sanรฉ (๐ธ๐ณ Senegal)
Netherlands
The Netherlands has a strong representation of players with African heritage, reflecting the country’s colonial history and diverse population:
- Memphis Depay (๐ฌ๐ญ Ghana)
- Jeremie Frimpong (๐ฌ๐ญ Ghana)
- Brian Brobbey (๐ฌ๐ญ Ghana)
- Cody Gakpo (๐น๐ฌ Togo, ๐ฌ๐ญ Ghana)
Portugal
Portugal’s team includes players of African descent, showcasing the country’s historical connections to Africa:
- Nรฉlson Semedo (๐จ๐ป Cape Verde)
- Danilo Pereira (๐ฌ๐ณ Guinea)
- Nuno Mendes (๐ฆ๐ด Angola)
- Rafael Leรฃo (๐ฆ๐ด Angola, ๐ธ๐น Sรฃo Tomรฉ and Prรญncipe)
Italy
Italy features players with African heritage, reflecting the country’s evolving demographic landscape:
- Michael Folorunsho (๐ณ๐ฌ Nigeria)
- Stephan El Shaarawy (๐ช๐ฌ Egypt)
Spain
Spain’s squad includes young talents of African descent, highlighting the country’s growing diversity:
- Lamine Yamal (๐ฒ๐ฆ Morocco)
- Nico Williams (๐ฌ๐ญ Ghana)
Denmark
Denmark’s national team includes players with African roots, reflecting the country’s multiculturalism:
- Yussuf Poulsen (๐น๐ฟ Tanzania)
- Alexander Bah (๐ฌ๐ฒ Gambia)
Austria
Austria’s team includes players of African descent, showcasing the country’s diverse talent pool:
- Kevin Danso (๐ฌ๐ญ Ghana)
- Phillipp Mwene (๐ฐ๐ช Kenya)
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The inclusion of 58 players of African descent in the UEFA EURO 2024 tournament underscores the significant impact of African heritage on European football. These players not only bring diverse cultural backgrounds to their teams but also exemplify the unity and global nature of the sport.
