AC Milan:18 AC Milan - UEFA...FIFA Confederations Cup Winner 1997 Brazilian Championship Winner 1987, 1991 Brazilian Cup Winner 1990 South American Super Cup Winner 1993 European/South

AC MilanUEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE | SEASON 2009/10 | GROUP C

CLUB HONOURS

National Championship (17)1901, 1906, 1907, 1951, 1955, 1957, 1959,1962, 1968, 1979, 1988, 1992, 1993, 1994,1996, 1999, 2004

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

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


Ground Capacity: 80,018 (all-seated)Floodlight: 1,500 luxRecord Attendance: 82,798

(2-1 v Juventus on 15.10.1995)

Size of Pitch: 105 m x 68 m

GENERAL INFORMATION

Most Appearances: Paolo Maldini - 902 (648 in Serie A)

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

STADIUM – GIUSEPPE MEAZZA

PRESIDENT

Silvio BERLUSCONI

Date of Birth:29.09.1936 in MilanDate of Election:February 1986

CLUB RECORDS

HEAD COACH – LEONARDO Nascimento de Araújo

Date of Birth: 05.09.1969 in Rio de JaneiroNationality: BrazilianPlayer: CR Flamengo (1987-90) São Paulo FC (19909-91)

Valencia CF (1991-93) São Paulo FC (1993-94) KashimaAntlers (1994-96) Paris Saint-Germain FC (1996-97) AC Milan (1997-2001) São Paulo FC (2001-02) CR Flamengo (2000) AC Milan (2002-03)60 appearances (18 goals) for Brazil (1990-2001)23 appearances and 5 goals in UEFA Club CompetitionsFIFA World Cup Winner 1994Copa América Winner 1997FIFA Confederations Cup Winner 1997Brazilian Championship Winner 1987, 1991Brazilian Cup Winner 1990South American Super Cup Winner 1993European / South American Cup Winner 1996Italian Championship Winner 1999Italian Cup Winner 2003

Coach: AC Milan (since 01.06.2009)

Managing Director: Adriano GallianiSports Director: Ariedo BraidaOrganisational Director: Umberto Gandini Team Manager: Vittorio MentanaPress Officer: Riccardo ColiTeam Captain: Massimo Ambrosini

Supporters Clubs: 998(9 million supporters)

Other sports: None

GOALKEEPER 07.10.1973 BRAZILIAN 195 CM / 85 KG

• Signed by Milan in 1998 but loaned to Lugano, Corinthians• Serie A debut in defeat at Parma on 01.11.2000; 183 league games• 3 saves (from Trezeguet, Zalayeta, Montero) in shoot-out at 2003 UCL final• Saved from Riise in 2005 final shoot-out; 67 UCL games for Milan 2000-09• Won Brazilian (1999), Italian (2004) titles; UCL (2003, 07), UEFA Super Cup (2003) • Reserve at 1998, 2002 World Cups; 1st-choice in 2006: 5 games (442 mins)

Nelson de Jesus Silva DIDA1

Former clubs: EC Vitoria, Cruzeiro EC, SC Corinthians, FC Lugano

DEFENDER 27.02.1978 GEORGIAN 186 CM / 76 KG

• Won league, cup ‘double’ in all 4 seasons at Tbilisi: 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997• Moved to Kiev in Jan 1998; won league in all 4 seasons (plus 3 Cups)• Joined Milan in Jan 2001; 188 Serie A games, 12 goals since then• Italian League, Cup winner; 2 UCL (2003, 2007); on bench in 2005, sub in 2007• 68 UCL games (3 goals) in 8 seasons; had penalty saved in 2003 final shoot-out• 1st of 65 caps v Cyprus (2-0) in Limassol on 27.03.1996

Kakhaber ‘Kakha’ KALADZE4

Former clubs: FC Dinamo Tbilisi, FC Dynamo Kyiv

FORWARD 02.09.1989 BRAZILIAN 179 CM / 71 KG

• Started in futsal; scored in 1st Div debut on 26.11.2006 v Palmeiras (4-1) at 17• After that single match, he played 9 games/5 goals in 2007• Signed in 2007/08; 18 games/9 goals; Serie A debut on 13.01.2008 v Napoli• 2 UCL games that season; Euro debut on 20.02.2008 v Arsenal (0-0)• Played 36 games/15 goals last season• 1st of 8 caps on 26.03.2008 v Sweden; scored 1 goal

Alexandre Rodrigues Da Silva ‘PATO’7

Former clubs: Sport Club Internacional

MIDFIELDER 09.01.1978 ITALIAN 177 CM / 77 KG

• Started at Perugia in 1995: 10 games in Serie A, B; at Rangers, 1997-98• Back in Nov 1998, joined in summer 1999; 276 Serie A games, 7 goals, for Milan• Won League in Scotland, Italy; 2 UCL titles (2003, 2007); 3 finals• 1 goal (v Sparta Praha 2003/04) in 73 UCL games in past 8 seasons• Euro debut in 1997 UEFA Cup for Rangers v Strasbourg, scored in 2nd leg defeat• UEFA U-21 champion in 2000; world champion in 2006; 6 games (552 mins)

Gennaro Ivan GATTUSO8

Former clubs: AC Perugia, Rangers FC, Salernitana Sport

DEFENDER 13.05.1982 AMERICAN 195 CM / 91 KG

• Moved to Europe from Washington in 2002 to join Div 2 Metz; 3 games• Loaned to La Louvière; Euro debut on 24.03.2003 v Benfica (1-1); 8 UCUP games• Moved to Liège in 2004; played 74 games in 2½ seasons for Standard• Joined Newcastle in Jan 2007; played 11 Premier League games • Returned to Standard; 65 games/5 goals in 2 seasons; joined Milan in 2009• 1st of 47 caps on 13.10.2004 v Panama; 3 games in Germany in 2006

Oguchi ONYEWU5

Former clubs: FC Metz, RAAL La Louvière, R. Standard de Liège, Newcastle United FC


DEFENDER 19.03.1976 ITALIAN 187 CM / 79 KG

• Signed just before 2002 UCL deadline after 10 years, 193 games at Lazio• Came through Lazio academy; Serie A debut v Udinese on 13.03.1994• Won Serie A in 2000; Cup in 1998, 2000; Cup Winners’ Cup in 1999• Played 351 Serie A games; 1 game last season sidelined with back injury• 78 UCL games 1999-08; completed 50 UCL games for Milan in 2007 final • UEFA Under-21 title in 1996; World Cup winner 2006 • 3 games at 1998, 2002, 2006 World Cups; 5 at EURO 2000

Alessandro NESTA13

Former clubs: S.S. Lazio

MIDFIELDER 01.04.1976 DUTCH 176 CM / 76 KG

• First to win UCL with 3 clubs: Ajax (1995), Madrid (1998), Milan (2003, 2007)• 101 UCL games; 11th on all-time list; 11/0 for Ajax, 25/3 for Madrid, 65/7 for Milan• Scored the then third-fastest goal in UCL v Schalke, Sept 2005: 21.06 seconds • Joined Inter in 1999/00; crossed city in summer 2002; 8th season with Milan• Played 219 Serie A games/ 44 goals; 64/8 for Inter, 155/36 for Milan• 87 caps (11 goals); 4 at EURO 96, 2004; 2 at EURO 2000; 4 at 1998 World Cup

Clarence SEEDORF10

GOALKEEPER 08.07.1977 ITALIAN 191 CM / 92 KG

• Signed for Milan in 1998 from then Serie B Monza; 18 games in 1st season• 110 Serie A games in 7 seasons at Milan; won 2003 UCL (1 games)• Loaned to Juve in 2005 (19 games), Torino in 2006 (36), Atlético in 2007 (21)• Returned to Milan last season playing 28 games• 193 Serie A games; 27 UCL games, 6 with Juventus• 16 Under-21 games for Italy; 1st of 4 caps v Switzerland (2-1) on 30.04.2003

Christian ABBIATI12

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

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

FORWARD 09.08.1973 ITALIAN 181 CM / 74 KG

• Joined Milan in summer 2001 after 4 seasons with Juventus • UCL total of 77 games, 42 goals in 9 campaigns; 6th in all-time goals list• 17 goals for Juventus (26 games), 25 for Milan (45 games)• 165 Serie A games, 68 goals, for Milan in 8 seasons• Loser in 1998 final (Juve); winner 2003, 2007 (Milan); 2 goals v Liverpool in Athens• 1 game (30 minutes v Czech Republic) in 2006 World Cup success

Filippo INZAGHI9

Former clubs: Piacenza FC, US Leffe, FC Hellas-Verona, Piacenza FC, Parma FC, Atalanta BC, Juventus

FORWARD 12.08.1983 SPANISH 186 CM / 80 KG

• Started at De Graafschap’s youth team in 1994; signed for PSV in 2000• Eredivisie ‘debut’ on 23.11.2002 v Roosendaal; loaned to former club • 9 games (0 goals) at Graafschap; loaned to Apeldoorn (35/26) in 2003• Joined Heerenveen in 2004; 16 goals in 31 games 1st season; 17/15 in 2nd• Joined Ajax (92 games, 76 goals) in 2005; Madrid in Dec 2008 (20/8)• 2 goals in 2006 Under-21 final; 1st of 23 caps on 16.08.2006 v Rep Ireland

Klaas-Jan HUNTELAAR11

Former clubs: De Graafschap, PSV Eindhoven, AGOVV Apeldoorn, SC Heerenveen, AFC Ajax, Real Madrid CF


• Joined Como at 17; Serie A debut in Bari on 31.08.1997 v Parma (0-2)• 59 games/6 goals at Bari; 1st Bari player to represent Italy in 50 years in 1999• 217/7 in 7 seasons at Juve; joined Barça 2006; 58/3 in 2 seasons• 60 UCL games, 47 for Juve, 13 for Barça; lost 2003 UCL final on pens• Joined Milan in 2008; 34 games, 1 goal; 6 UEFA Cup games• 87 caps; 3 games at EURO 2004; 4 at EURO 2008; 6 in Germany 2006

Gianluca ZAMBROTTA15

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

MIDFIELDER 09.05.1977 CZECH 183 CM / 82 KG

• Signed in 2005; played in Italy since 2000 after 6 seasons with Banik• Spent 2001/02 season in Serie B with Napoli • Helped Udinese finish 4th in Serie A in 2005, win place in UCL • Euro debut for Udinese v Salzburg in UEFA Cup 1st round in 2003/04 • Played in all 13 games in 2007 UCL win • 4 games (375 mins) at EURO 2004; 3 at EURO 2008; 3 (270) at 2006 World Cup

Marek JANKULOVSKI18

Former clubs: FC Banik Ostrava, SSC Napoli, Udinese Calcio

MIDFIELDER 07.03.1984 FRENCH 178 CM / 67 KG

• Youth player at OM; senior team debut on 20.12.2003 v Toulouse (1-0)• 14 games that season; 9 UCUP games; Euro debut on 26.02.2004 v Dnipro• Joined Arsenal in 2004/05; 102 Premier games/7 goals; won 2005 FA Cup• 30 UCL games for Arsenal in 4 seasons; lost 2006 UCL final (2-1) v Barcelona• Joined Milan last season; played 29 Serie A games/scored 1 goal• 8 Under-21 games for France; 1st of 3 caps 07.02.2007 v Argentina

Mathieu FLAMINI16

Former clubs: Olympique de Marseille, Arsenal FC


• Started as Milan youth; returned to the club’s first team this season• UCL debut for Milan on 09.12.2003 v Celta de Vigo (1-2); unused in Serie A• Napoli in 2004 (32 games/2 goals); 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• Played for Torino last season; 25 Serie A games/1 goal• 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


• Crossed city in summer 2001; joined Inter in 1998; loaned to Reggina 1999/00• 70 UCL games; 5 for Inter in 1998/99; 65 for Milan; 3 finals - 2 wins (2003, 2007)• Won Serie A (2004), Cup (2003); UEFA Super Cup (2003)• 1st cap in Azerbaijan on 07.09.02; World Cup winner, 2006• 2/1 at EURO 2004; 3/1 at EURO 2008; 7 (668 mins) in Germany; at 2004 Olympics• Man of Match at 2007 UEFA Super Cup; nominee for Best Midfielder

Andrea PIRLO21

Former clubs: Brescia Calcio, FC Internazionale Milano, Reggina Calcio, FC Internazionale Milano



• At club since 1995, but loaned to Vicenza in 1997/98 (27 games, 1 goal)• 281 Serie A games and 27 goals; 254/26 in 13 seasons at Milan• 87th min sub in 2003 UCL win; 11 games (0 goals) in that campaign • Career tally of 60 UCL games (1 goal) over 9 seasons• Scored vital away goal v PSV in second leg of 2005 semi-final• Absent from final v Liverpool in Istanbul; played full game in Athens • 1st cap v Croatia in April 1999; 3 (sub in final) at EURO 2000; 2 at EURO 2008

Massimo AMBROSINI23

Former clubs: AC Cesena, Vicenza Calcio


• Signed from Messina in January 2007 transfer window• Spent 4 years with Messina; Serie A debut in 0-0 draw at Parma, 12.09.04• Loaned to Levante (17 games), Cagliari (20), Fiore (1); returned to Milan in 2009• Played for Milan in 3 league games but none in UCL before joining Levante• 106 appearances in Serie A; 123 in Serie B; 33 in Serie C1

Marco STORARI30

Former clubs: Perugia Calcio, Montevarchi Aquila 1902 Calcio, AC Ancona, SSC Napoli, FC Messina, Levante UD, Cagliari Calcio, ACF Fiorentina

DEFENDER 22.09.1984 BRAZILIAN 183 CM / 79 KG

• Started career in 3rd Div in 2003; 1st Div debut on 21.04.2004 at Juventude• Moved to Europe in summer 2004; 1 game for FC Porto following injuries• Joined Dynamo in 2005 but injuries continued; 1 Russian league game• Back in Brazil in 2006; won Brazilian Cup (2007); 81 games in 3 seasons• Won Bronze medal in Beijing for Brazil in 2008

THIAGO Emiliano Da SILVA33

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


• First joined in 2002; debut in 3-0 win v Perugia, 29.09.02• Member of squad that won League in 2004, Cup in 2003, UCL 2003, 2007• Featured in 2 UCL games - 1 in 2002/03, 2003/04; Reggina (30 games) in 2004/05• Treviso (20/5), Samp (11/2) in 2005/06, Genoa (35/19)• 6 goals in 12 Under-21 games for Italy• International debut in friendly v Spain (0-1) on 26.03.2008

Marco BORRIELLO22

Former clubs: Treviso, Triestina, AC Milan, Empoli FC, AC Milan, Reggina Calcio, UC Sampdoria, Genoa CFC


• Started his career at Lazio in 1991 but no appearances in 3 seasons• Made Serie A ‘debut’ on 29.08.1999 with Piacenza after 4 seasons in lower div.• Played 32 games that season before relegation to Serie B• After a season in Serie B with Piacenza, moved to Monaco in 2001• Played 203 Ligue 1 games in 8 seasons; signed for Roma this summer• 1st of 3 caps for Italy on 30.03.2005 v Iceland

Flavio ROMA31

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


• At Milan 1993-95: 0 games; returned in Jan 2007; won UCL final same year• Loaned to FC Bayern last season; 18 games; 7 in UCL• 235 Serie A games, 28 goals from debut for Verona v Bari, Sept 2000• 4½ seasons at Lazio; won Coppa in 2004; 135 games, 17 goals• 23 mins v Ukraine in 2006 World Cup; scored v same team in EURO qualifiers

Massimo ODDO44

Former clubs: Renato Curi, AC Milan, Fiorenzuola, AC Monza, AC Prato, Lecco Calcio, AC Monza, SSC Napoli, Hellas-Verona FC, S.S. Lazio, FC Bayern München


• Started at Milan’s youth teams; loaned to Prato in 2001; 26 games in Serie C1• Loaned to Ancona 2002 (17/1); Serie A debut at Sampdoria 2003 v Perugia (3-3)• Loaned to Modena in 2004 (15/1); Pescara 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 to Milan last season; 11 Serie A games (debut for club on 18.10.2008)

Luca ANTONINI77

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


• Came through Milan youth teams; debut on 19.05.2007 v Udinese (2-5)• Only game that season; loaned to Bologna in 2007/08; 22/2 in Serie B• Loaned to Genoa from June to Sept 2008; played 1 Serie A game• Reggina on loan last season; 24 games; 1st Serie A goal 07.02.2009 v Milan (1-1)• 3 Under-21 games; not at 2009 finals

Davide DI GENARO49

Former clubs: Bologna FC 1909, Genoa CFC, Reggina Calcio


• Started at Grêmio’s youth teams; joined senior team in 1998• Moved to PSG on 4-year deal; 55 league games/17 goals; won Intertoto 2001• Joined Barcelona in 2003; 145 games/70 goals; won 2 leagues (2005, 2006)• 35 UCL games/ 14 goals; won UCL 2006 final; UEFA Footballer of Year 2006• Joined Milan last season; 29 games/8 goals; 6 UCUP games/2 goals• 1st of 87 caps on 26.06.1999 v Latvia (3-0); won 2002 WC (5 games/2 goals)

Ronaldo de Assis Moreira ‘RONALDINHO’80

Former clubs: Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense, Paris Saint-Germain FC,FC Barcelona


LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL TABLE 2008/09

FC Internazionale Milano 38 25 9 4 70-32 84Juventus 38 21 11 6 69-37 74AC Milan 38 22 8 8 70-35 74ACF Fiorentina 38 21 5 12 53-38 68Genoa CFC 38 19 11 8 56-39 68AS Roma 38 18 9 11 64-61 63Udinese Calcio 38 16 10 12 61-50 58US Città di Palermo 38 17 6 15 57-50 57Cagliari Calcio 38 15 8 15 49-50 53S.S. Lazio 38 15 5 18 46-55 50Atalanta BC 38 13 8 17 45-48 47SSC Napoli 38 12 10 16 43-45 46UC Sampdoria 38 11 13 14 49-52 46AC Siena 38 12 8 18 33-44 44Calcio Catania 38 12 7 19 41-51 43AC Chievo Verona 38 8 14 16 35-49 38Bologna FC 38 9 10 19 43-62 37Torino FC 38 8 10 20 37-61 34Reggina Calcio 38 6 13 19 30-62 31US Lecce 38 5 15 18 37-67 30

Promoted: AS Bari, Parma FC, AS LivornoRelegated: Torino FC, Reggina Calcio, US LecceTopscorer: Zlatan Ibrahimovic (FC Internazionale Milano) 25Cup Final: S.S. Lazio - UC Sampdoria 1-1

S.S. Lazio win 7-6 on penaltiesSuper Cup: FC Internazionale Milano - S.S. Lazio (in Beijing) 1-2

23.08.09 (A) AC Siena 17.01.10 (H)30.08.09 (H) FC Internazionale Milano 24.01.10 (A)12.09.09 (A) AS Livorno Calcio 31.01.10 (H)20.09.09 (H) Bologna FC 07.02.10 (A)23.09.09 (A) Udinese Calcio 14.02.10 (H)27.09.09 (H) AS Bari 21.02.10 (A)04.10.09 (A) Atalanta BC 28.02.10 (H)18.10.09 (H) AS Roma 07.03.10 (A)25.10.09 (A) AC Chievo 14.03.10 (H)28.10.09 (A) SSC Napoli 21.03.10 (H)31.10.09 (H) Parma FC 24.03.10 (A)08.11.09 (A) S.S. Lazio 28.03.10 (H)22.11.09 (H) Cagliari Calcio 04.04.10 (A)29.11.09 (A) Calcio Catania 11.04.10 (H)05.12.09 (H) UC Sampdoria 18.04.10 (A)13.12.09 (H) US Città di Palermo 25.04.10 (A)20.12.09 (A) ACF Fiorentina 02.05.10 (H)06.01.10 (H) Genoa CFC 09.05.10 (A)10.01.10 (A) Juventus 16.05.10 (H)

NATIONAL LEAGUE FIXTURE LIST 2009/10

ACF FiorentinaUEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE | SEASON 2009/10 | GROUP E

CLUB HONOURS

National Championship (2)1956, 1969

National Cup (6)1940, 1961, 1966, 1975, 1996, 2001

National Super Cup (1)1961

UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup (1)1961

Mitropa Cup (1)1966

Founded: 26.08.1926Address: Viale Manfredo Fanti 4

IT-50137 FirenzeItaly

Telephone: ++39 055 50 30 11Telefax: ++39 055 50 30 159E-mail: [email protected]: www.violachannel.tv



(3-3 v FC Barcelona on 10 April 1997)


GENERAL INFORMATION

Most Appearances: Giancarlo Antognoni -421 appearances / 72 goals (341 / 61 in Serie A) - 1972-87

Most Goals: Gabriel Omar Batistuta - 207 in 331 games (152 / 243 in Serie A) -1992-2000

STADIUM – STADIO ARTEMIO FRANCHI

PRESIDENT

Andrea DELLA VALLEDate of Birth:26.09.1965 in Sant’Elpidio a Mare(Ascoli Piceno)Date of Election:18.12.2004

CLUB RECORDS

HEAD COACH – Cesare PRANDELLI

Date of Birth: 19.08.1957 in Orzinuovi (Brescia)Nationality: ItalianPlayer: US Cremonese (1974-78) Atalanta BC (1978-79)

Juventus (1975-85) Atalanta BC (1985-89)Italian Championship Winner 1981, 1982, 1984Italian Cup Winner 1983European Champion Clubs’ Cup Winner 1985UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup Winner 1984UEFA Super Cup Winner 19859 appearances in European Champion Clubs’ Cup197 appearances / 2 goals in Serie A

Coach: Atalanta BC (Youth Coach 1990-93 / Head Coach 1994-97) US Lecce (1997-98) Hellas Verona FC(1998-2000) AC Venezia (2000-01) Parma FC (2002-04)AS Roma (2004-05) ACF Fiorentina (since June 2005)Coach of the Year in Italy 2006, 2007

General Secretary: Raffaele RighettiPress Officer: Salvatore CuccuCaptain: Dario Dainelli

Supporters Clubs: 307 Viola Clubs / 1,300,000 supporters

Other sports: None

DEFENDER 31.07.1979 DANISH 194 CM / 88 KG

• Joined Udinese in 2001; 103 games, 3 goals; joined Everton in 2005• Only 2 games in England due to injuries; joined Fiorentina in January 2006• 91 games in 4 seasons for Fiorentina to start of 2009/10 • 16 UEFA games, 1 goal (v Elfsborg); 3/0 in UCL• 1st of 25 caps to v Turkey in Feb 2004; unused sub at EURO 2004

Per KRØLDRUP2

Former clubs: B93 København, Udinese Calcio, Everton FC


• AC Milan youth; Fiorentina was 4th loan; permanent move in 2005• Serie A debut for Milan v Parma on 04.03.01; 189 Serie A games• Played under Cesare Prandelli at Parma in 2003/04• Captain of Italy’s EURO 2004 Under-21 champions• Started with Under-17s at 2001 Meridian Cup in Bari• 19 UEFA games, 1 goal v Elfsborg; 1/0 in UCL

Marco DONADEL4

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


• Bologna born; Serie A debut at Lazio on 09.01.2000• Loaned to Serie B Verona in 2002/03; 78 in Serie A for Bologna• Signed in 2005 when Bologna relegated• 134 games, 4 goals, in 4 seasons with Fiorentina• 21 UEFA games, no goals; 5/0 in UCL• 1st of 6 caps on 17.10.07 v South Africa; unused sub at EURO 2008

Alessandro GAMBERINI5

Former clubs: Bologna FC, Hellas Verona FC, Bologna FC

GOALKEEPER 18.03.1980 FRENCH 190 CM / 90 KG

• Youth player at Cannes; joined Inter in 1998; won 2002 Coppa with Parma• Joined on loan in 2005, permanent move in 2006; 159 games for club• 55 UEFA games; 6 in UCL• 1st of 2 caps v Ukraine on 21.11.07; unused sub at EURO 2008• Grandfather André won 6 caps 1944-50

Sebastien FREY1

Former clubs: AS Cannes, FC Internazionale Milano, Hellas Verona FC, Parma FC


• Serie A debut Lecce v Roma on 18.02.01 after 5 years in lower leagues• Joined Brescia (66 games) in 2001; loaned to Verona Jan 2002• Signed in 2004, captain since 2005; 155 games, 7 goals• 16 UEFA games, no goals; 5/0 in UCL• 1st cap on 11.06.05 v Ecuador; recalled to squad in 2006

Dario DAINELLI3

Former clubs: Empoli FC, Modena FC, SS Cavese, AS Fidelis Andria, US Lecce, Hellas Verona FC, Brescia Calcio


DEFENDER 05.10.1983 PERUVIAN 182 CM / 75 KG

• Moved to Argentina in 2004 after 69 Div 1 games in Peru• Joined Catania in 2006 after 53 league games for Colón• Signed in summer 2008 after 69 Serie A games, 5 goals for Catania• 27 Serie A games in 2008/09, 3 goals; 5/0 in UCL• 27 caps; playing in current World Cup qualifiers

Juan Manuel VARGAS Risco6

Former clubs: Club Universitario, CD Colón, Calcio Catania

FORWARD 02.11.1989 MONTENEGRIN 183 CM / 79 KG

• Born in Titograd (now Podgorica); joined Partizan at 13• Signed in summer 2008 after 12 goals in 47 league games for Partizan 2007/08• 29 Serie A games, 2 goals in 1st season with club in 2008/09• 7 UEFA games, 4 goals (hat trick v Zrinskji) • Played 2006 Under-17 finals; 10 senior caps for Montenegro• 83rd-min sub in first-ever game v Hungary on 24.03.07; Under-21 captain

Stevan JOVETIC8

Former clubs: FK Mladost Podgorica, FK Partizan


• Serie A debut for Piacenza in 0-1 home defeat v Milan on 06.01.2000• Joined Verona in 2000; Parma in 2002; Milan 2005; Fiorentina 2008 • Totals 113 goals in 279 league matches; 19 in 35 last season• 34 caps, 12 goals; World Cup winner 2006; 5/1 (v USA); not at EURO 2008• 53 UEFA games, 14 goals; 32/8 in UCL (6/4 last season)

Alberto GILARDINO11

Former clubs: Piacenza FC, AC Chievo Verona, Parma FC, AC Milan

FORWARD 04.11.1975 ARGENTINIAN 184 CM / 81 KG

• Signed on 20.07.09 after 30 games, 7 goals in 1st season in Serie A• Scourge of lower-league defences; 95 goals in 144 games for 4 clubs 2001-06• Then 42 Serie B games, 21 goals for Pisa in 2007/08 earned move to Lecce• First season of UEFA club football

José Ignacio CASTILLO9

Former clubs: Independiente de Tandil, FB Brindisi, Nuova Nardo Calcio, Vigor Lamezia, Gallipoli Calcio, Frosinone Calcio, AC Pisa, US Lecce

FORWARD 08.01.1979 ROMANIAN 180 CM / 76 KG

• Joined Inter after 22 goals in Dinamo’s 1999-00 double; with Prandelli at Parma• Joined Fiorentina in 2006; 81 Serie A games, 46 goals for club; 19/13 in 2008/09• 38 games, 10 goals, for Chelsea 2003-05; 27/6 in Premier• 3 times Romanian Footballer of Year; 66 caps, 29 goals, to 01.07.09• 48 UEFA club games, 21 goals; 21/3 in UCL• 3 games at EURO 2008; scored, missed penalty v Italy

Adrian MUTU10

Former clubs: FC Arges Pitesti, FC Dinamo Bucuresti, FC Internazionale Milano, Hellas Verona FC, Parma FC, Chelsea FC, Juventus


• Atalanta debut aged 18 in 2003/04 in promotion to Serie A• Serie A debut in 2-2 v Lecce on 12.09.04; 1st of 32 for club• Signed in summer 2005; 123 Serie A games, 5 goals in 4 seasons• 19 UEFA games, 1 goal (v Everton 06.03.08); 6/0 in UCL• 1st senior cap v South Africa on 17.10.07; 9 caps

Riccardo MONTOLIVO18

Former clubs: Atalanta BC


• Joined on 04.07.09 after exactly 200 Serie A games, 5 goals, for 4 clubs• Has three-year contract with Fiorentina• Serie A debut on 09.12.01 for Atalanta, his home city• 5 UEFA club games, 1 goal; 2/0 in UCL for Udinese• Played opening 2 UCL games v Panathinaikos, Barcelona in 2005/06

Cesare NATALI14

Former clubs: Atalanta BC, Calcio Lecco, AC Monza, Bologna FC, Atalanta BC, Udinese Calcio, Torino FC


• Returned to first club on 10.08.09; Serie A debut with Fiorentina on 14.05.1995• Awarded Serie A title with Inter in 2006; Serie B with Juventus 2006/07• 179 Serie A games, 5 goals with 5 clubs before 2009/10 season• 40 UEFA club games, 1 goal; 23/0 in UCL• 1st of 17 caps v Japan on 07.11.01; 3 games at 2002 World Cup• 1 game at EURO 2004 but, as at 01.07.09, not selected since

Cristiano ZANETTI15

Former clubs: ACF Fiorentina, SSC Venezia, Reggina Calcio, Cagliari Calcio, AS Roma, FC Internazionale Milano, Juventus


• Played in lower leagues until joining Cagliari in summer 2004• 51 games in Serie B; Serie A debut on 12.09.04 v Bologna• Signed by Fiorentina in 2006 after 71 Serie A games, 5 goals for Cagliari• 56 Serie A games, 2 goals for Fiorentina• 14 UEFA club games, no goals; 2/0 (138 mins) in 2008/09 UCL• 1 cap on 16.08.06 v Croatia (0-2), first game after World Cup win

Massimo GOBBI19

Former clubs: AC Pro Sesto, Treviso FBC, SSC Giugliano, UC Albinoleffe, Treviso FBC, Cagliari Calcio

MIDFIELDER 06.10.1975 DANISH 180 CM / 76 KG

• Left Denmark at 21; to Udine in 1997; Florence in 2004• Serie A debut 2-3 v Fiorentina on 31.08.97; 322 games (44 goals) to 2009/10• Only major honour is 1996 Danish Cup medal• 36 UEFA games, 3 goals (2 v Elfsborg); 2/0 in UCL• 1st of 89 caps was 1-0 v Scots on 25.03.98; 12 goals; 143 caps at all levels• At 1998, 2002 World Cups, EURO 2000, 2004

Martin JØRGENSEN20

Former clubs: AGF Århus, Udinese Calcio



• Played in lower leagues till joining Fiorentina in summer 2005• Serie A debut at 23 in 4-2 home win v Udinese on 18.09.05• 137 club games, 2 goals• 11 UEFA club games, no goals; 1st UCL campaign• 1st of 2 caps in Florence (4-1 win v Germany on 01.03.06)

Manuel PASQUAL23

Former clubs: Derthona FBC, Pordenone Calcio, Treviso FBC, AC Arezzo


• Signed on 27.08.09 on 5-year contract from Lazio• Product of Lazio academy, first team debut in 2005 Intertoto Cup aged 17• Serie A debut on 22.04.07 v Fiorentina; 47 Serie A games with Lazio, no goals• Coppa Italia winners medal 2009• 4 UCL games, no goals for Lazio in 2007/08; Under-21 international captain

Lorenzo DE SILVESTRI29

Former clubs: S.S. Lazio


• Joined on 15.07.09 after 3 seasons with Juventus• Played under Cesare Prandelli at Parma, with 4 of current Fiorentina team• 23 UEFA club games, 4 goals; 5/0 in UCL• 1st of 3 caps on 12.11.03 v Poland; capped in Serie B with Juve

Marco MARCHIONNI32

Former clubs: Empoli FC, Parma FC, Piacenza Calcio, Juventus

MIDFIELDER 23.12.1981 ARGENTINIAN 176 CM / 75 KG

• Arrived in January 2002; Serie A debut for Venezia v Atalanta on 24.03• Serie B with Palermo in 2002/03; 28 Serie A games on loan to Chievo 2003/04• 58 games in 2 seasons back at Palermo; joined Fiorentina in 2006• 54 Serie A games, 8 goals in 3 seasons; Italian nationality from February 2008• 25 UEFA club games, 1 goal; 6/0 in UCL last season• 1st of 7 caps v Japan on 18.09.04; at 2005 Confederations Cup

Mario Alberto SANTANA24

Former clubs: CA San Lorenzo, AC Venezia, US Città di Palermo, AC Chievo


• Signed on 05.07.08 after 4th spell at Torino (105 Serie A games, 49 in B, captain)• Had played 15 Serie B games, no goals on loan for Fiorentina in spring 2003• Serie A debut for Vicenza in Milan (AC) on 01.10.2000• 28 Serie A games, no goals in 1st return season for Fiorentina in 2008/09 • 2 UEFA club games, 1 goal; 1st UCL campaign

Gianluca COMOTTO25

Former clubs: US Ivrea, AS Biellese, Torino FC, Vicenza AC, ACF Fiorentina, Reggina Calcio, AS Roma, Ascoli Calcio, Torino FC

GOALKEEPER 05.04.1979 SERBIAN 187 CM / 75 KG

• Signed in 2006; 38 Serie B games for Treviso in 2006/07• 26 for Pescara in 2006/07 after 4 years, 86 games at Vicenza• Totalled 150 games in Serie B; Serie A debut 17.02.08 v Catania at 28• 2 Serie A games in 2007/08; none in 2008/09• 1st cap on 21.10.07 v Poland - before Serie A debut; 2 caps• No UEFA club appearances prior to 2009/10 season

Vlada AVRAMOV35

Former clubs: NK Vojvodina, Vicenza Calcio, Pescara Calcio, Treviso FBC


• From club academy, first season in first team squad• Played 10 games in the Primavera side in 2007/08; 25 in 2008/09• Awaiting senior debut• Unused sub at 2009 UEFA Under-21 finals (2nd-youngest in squad)

Andrea SECULIN90

Former clubs: None



FC Internazionale Milano 38 25 9 4 70-32 84Juventus 38 21 11 6 69-37 74AC Milan 38 22 8 8 70-35 74ACF Fiorentina 38 21 5 12 53-38 68Genoa CFC 38 19 11 8 56-39 68AS Roma 38 18 9 11 64-61 63Udinese Calcio 38 16 10 12 61-50 58US Città di Palermo 38 17 6 15 57-50 57Cagliari Calcio 38 15 8 15 49-50 53S.S. Lazio 38 15 5 18 46-55 50Atalanta BC 38 13 8 17 45-48 47SSC Napoli 38 12 10 16 43-45 46UC Sampdoria 38 11 13 14 49-52 46AC Siena 38 12 8 18 33-44 44Calcio Catania 38 12 7 19 41-51 43AC Chievo Verona 38 8 14 16 35-49 38Bologna FC 38 9 10 19 43-62 37Torino FC 38 8 10 20 37-61 34Reggina Calcio 38 6 13 19 30-62 31US Lecce 38 5 15 18 37-67 30

Promoted: AS Bari, Parma FC, AS LivornoRelegated: Torino FC, Reggina Calcio, US LecceTopscorer: Zlatan Ibrahimovic (FC Internazionale Milano) 25Cup Final: S.S. Lazio - UC Sampdoria 1-1

S.S. Lazio win 7-6 on penaltiesSuper Cup: FC Internazionale Milano - S.S. Lazio (in Beijing) 1-2

22.08.09 (A) Bologna FC 17.01.10 (H)30.08.09 (H) US Città di Palermo 24.01.10 (A)13.09.09 (H) Cagliari Calcio 31.01.10 (A)20.09.09 (A) AS Roma 07.02.10 (H23.09.09 (H) UC Sampdoria 14.02.10 (A)26.09.09 (A) AS Livorno Calcio 21.02.10 (H)04.10.09 (H) S.S. Lazio 28.02.10 (A)17.10.09 (A) Juventus 07.03.10 (H)25.10.09 (H) SSC Napoli 14.03.10 (A)28.10.09 (A) Genoa CRC 21.03.10 (H)01.11.09 (H) Calcio Catania 24.03.10 (A)08.11.09 (A) Udinese Calcio 28.03.10 (H)21.11.09 (H) Parma FC 03.04.10 (A)29.11.09 (A) FC Internazionale Milano 11.04.10 (H)06.12.09 (H) Atalanta BC 18.04.10 (A)13.12.09 (A) AC Chievo Verona 24.04.10 (H)20.12.09 (H) AC Milan 02.05.10 (A)06.01.10 (A) AC Siena 09.05.10 (H)10.01.10 (H) AS Bari 16.05.10 (A)


APOEL FCUEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE | SEASON 2009/10 | GROUP D

CLUB HONOURS

National Championship (20)1936, 1937, 1938, 1939, 1940, 1947, 1948,1949, 1952, 1965, 1973, 1980, 1986, 1990,1992, 1996, 2002, 2004, 2007, 2009

National Cup (19)1937, 1941, 1947, 1951, 1963, 1968, 1969,1973, 1976, 1978, 1979, 1984, 1993, 1995,1996, 1997, 1999, 2006, 2008

National Super Cup (11)1963, 1984, 1986, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997,2002, 2004, 2008, 2009

Founded: 08.11.1926Address: PO Box 23709

Dimofontos 5-7CY-1686 NicosiaCyprus

Telephone: +357 22 340 200Telefax: +357 22 335 865E-mail: [email protected]: www.apoelfc.com.cy


Ground Capacity: 22,859Floodlight: 1,400 luxRecord Attendance: 23,043

(0-0 v AC Omonia on 07.12.2002)

Size of Pitch: 105m x 68m

GENERAL INFORMATION

Most Appearances: Yiannos Ioannou - 464 matches (1981-2000)

Most Goals: Yiannos Ioannou - 270 goals (1981-2000)

STADIUM – GSP STADIUM

PRESIDENT

Phivos Erotokritou

Date of Birth: 12.10.1946 in NicosiaDate of Election:01.11.2008

CLUB RECORDS

HEAD COACH – Ivan JOVANOVIC

Date of Birth: 08.07.1962 in DojnicaNationality: SerbianPlayer: Dojnica (1972-84) FK Rad (1984-1989) Iraklis FC

(1989-99)121 appearances /15 goals in the Yugoslav 1st Division271 appearances / 52 goals in the Greek 1st Division

Coach: Niki Volou (2001-02) Iraklis FC (2002) APOEL FC (2003-05) Panahaiki (2005-08) Iraklis FC (2007-08)APOEL FC (since 01.07.2008) Cyprus Championship Winner 2004, 2009 Cyprus Cup Winner 2008Cyprus Super Cup Wînner 2004, 2008, 2009

General Manager: Marios GeorgiouAdministration Manager: Yiannis AvgoustiMarketing Manager: Phivos PapadopoulosPress Officer: Panikos ChatziliasisCaptains: Marinos Satsias /

Chrysostomos Michail

Club Members: 1,700 (shareholders)Supporters: 150,000Other sports: Basketball, Bowling,

Cycling, Table Tennis, Volleyball

GOALKEEPER 15.01.1979 CYPRIOT 181 CM / 68 KG

• Joined club academy in June 1993; now passed 200 league games• Won 4 Championship medals, 2 Cups, with APOEL• 1st of 20 caps on 25.04.01 v Netherlands; in national squad for 2009/10• 34 UEFA club games

Michalis MORPHIS1

Former clubs: None

DEFENDER 16.06.1980 PORTUGUESE 185 CM / 86 KG

• Signed on 01.07.09 after 10 years with hometown club; captain of Braga• Played only the final league game of 2008/09 after long-term foot injuries• 150 league games for Braga, 12 goals, from 2002-09• Had previously played 94/11 in B team 1999-2002• 20 UEFA club games, 2 goals

PAULO JORGE Soares Gomes3

Former clubs: SC Braga

FORWARD 27.11.1991 CYPRIOT 185 CM / 76 KG

• Joined club academy in December 2004 • Cyprus Under-21 international• First season of UEFA club football

Andreas CHARALAMBOUS4

Former clubs: None

DEFENDER 08.12.1982 MACEDONIAN 193 CM / 89 KG

• Signed on 08.07.09 from Ghent after loan to Israel in 2008/09 season• Played in Macedonia, Serbia, Ukrainia, Belgium, Israel in 10 years• 1st of 13 caps v Oman on 30.12.2001• 7 UEFA club games, no goals

Boban GRNCAROV5

Former clubs: FK Vardar Skopje, OFK Belgrade, FC Metaruh Donetsk, FC Stal Alchevsk, KAA Gent, Maccabi Petah Tikva FC

MIDFIELDER 14.10.1986 CYPRIOT 172 CM / 70 KG

• Joined APOEL academy in 2004; twice loaned out to lower league clubs• APOEL debut with 6 games in 2006/07 season; 2 in 2008/09• 2 caps for Cyprus at Under-21 level• First season of UEFA club football

Dimitris KYRIAKOY6

Former clubs: APOEL FC, ENTHOI Lakatamia, APOEL FC, Digenis Akritas Morphou, APOEL FC


FORWARD 03.10.1983 CYPRIOT 189 CM / 86 KG

• Joined club in June 2008 from Ermis• Back to Ermis on loan in 2008/09; 11 games, 10 goals; Ermis promoted• 98 Div 2 games, 80 goals, for Ermis 2004-08; twice division top scorer• 1st of 2 caps on 15.10.08 v Republic of Ireland• 2 UEFA club games, no goals

Andreas PAPATHANASIOU9

Former clubs: Ermis Aradippou, APOEL FC, Ermis Aradippou, APOEL FC


• Returned to first club on 28.01.08; 17 games, 4 goals, in 2008/09 title win• 7 years at APOEL from 1997-2004; title wins in 2002, 2004• 45 games, 1 goals, for Panathinaikos 2004-07; 2007/08 at Carl Zeiss Jena• 1st cap on 29.01.03 v Greece; 46 caps, 8 goals• 29 UEFA club games, 5 goals; 2/1 in UCL • UCL goal on 22.11.05 for Panathinaikos v Udinese

Constantinos CHARALAMBIDES10

Former clubs: APOEL FC, Panathinaikos FC, PAOK FC, FC Carl Zeiss Jena

FORWARD 19.03.1980 POLISH 170 CM / 64 KG

• Signed on 16.07.09 after one season with Murcia• 26 Polish league games, 10 goals, with Gornik; 109/46 with Dyskobolia• 3rd in Polish league scoring lists in 2007/08 with 16 goals• 2 caps in Morocco Cup in December 2003; goal on debut v Malta on 11.12.03• 11 UEFA club games, 2 goals

Adrian SIKORA8

Former clubs: Gornik Zabrze, Dyskobolia Grodzisk Wielkopolski, Real Murcia CF

MIDFIELDER 30.08.1977 POLISH 190 CM / 83 KG

• Joined from Cadiz on 24.07.08; 21 games, 3 goals, in 2008/09 title win• 115 league games, 13 goals, for Wisla; but loaned out 3 times• 1st cap on 15.08.01 v Iceland; 50 caps, 4 goals• 1 game (v Ecuador) at 2006 World Cup for 15 minutes• 28 UEFA club games, 4 goals

Kamil KOSOWSKI11

Former clubs: Gornik Zabrze, Wisla Krakow, FC Kaiserslautern, Southampton FC, AC Chievo, Cadiz CF

MIDFIELDER 23.06.1976 GREEK 173 CM / 69 KG

• Signed on 15.06.08 from 2008 champions; title win with APOEL in 2009• Titles with Olympiacos (1999, 2000), Anorthosis (2008); did not play in UCL• 159 Greek league games, 23 goals, from 1994-2002 before move to Cyprus• 22 UEFA club games, no goals

Savvas POURSAITIDES7

Former clubs: Doxa Dramas FC, Veria FC, Olympiacos CFP, Skoda Xanthi FC, Digenis Akritas Morphou, Ethnikos Achnas FC, Anorthosis Famagusta FC

DEFENDER 08.05.1979 DUTCH 184 CM / 83 KG

• Joined on 03.01.08 after 8 years in Eredivisie, 2 in second tier• 31 club games, 2 goals, in 2008/09 title-winning season• 149 league games, 13 goals for Groningen 1997-2003• Totalled 117/6 for Utrecht from 2003-07• 13 UEFA club games, 1 goal

Joost BROERSE14

Former clubs: FC Groningen, FC Utrecht


• Debut in 1995 aged 17; joined club academy on 04.09.96; now captain• 5 leagues (1996, 2002, 2004, 2007, 2009), 6 Cups, 5 Super Cups with club• Passed 250 league games (max 26 per season) in August 2009• 1st of 47 caps (no goals) on 26.04.00 v Romania• 26 UEFA club games, no goals

Marinos SATSIAS17

Former clubs: None

DEFENDER 14.04.1979 CYPRIOT 175 CM / 65 KG

• Joined club academy in summer 1998; stayed for 11 years minus 2 loans• 4 titles (2002, 2004, 2007, 2009), 3 Cups, 4 Super Cups with APOEL• 1st cap on 07.06.03 v Malta; 38 caps, 1 goal• 24 UEFA club games, 1 goal

Marios ILIA19

Former clubs: APOEL FC, Doxa Katokopia, APOEL FC, Ethnikos Achnas FC, APOEL FC


• Joined on 07.07.08 from Wisla; won 2008 Polish championship• 8 goals in 2008/09 title win; equal top scorer for APOEL• Spent 7 years in Portuguese league from 1998-2005• 16 UEFA club games, no goals

JEAN Fransisco Rodrigues PAULISTA20

Former clubs: SC Corinthians, SC Farense, SC Braga, CD Aves, Vitoria FC Setubal, CD Aves, FC Maia, Wisla Krakow

MIDFIELDER 22.04.1976 POLISH 184 CM / 80 KG

• Signed on 19.06.08; 8 goals in 2008/09 title win with APOEL• 247 Belgian league games, 90 goals, in career; 13/0 at Metz• Twin Michal (Poland captain) is in Olympiacos squad for 2009/10 UCL• Played alongside twin at their first 5 clubs until 2002 at Mouscron• 26 caps, 5 goals; 3 games at 2002 World Cup with goal v USA• 21 UEFA club games, one goal

Marcin ZEWLAKOW21

Former clubs: Polonia Warszawa, Hutnik Warszawa, KSK Beveren, Royal Excelsior Mouscron, FC Metz, GAA Gent, FCV Dender


MIDFIELDER 29.02.1984 PORTUGUESE 184 CM / 75 KG

• Joined on 05.07.06 after release from Benfica, Sevilla• 18 games, no goals, for Sevilla Atlético in 2004/05• On loan at AEL in 2005/06; 20 games, 2 goals, then joined APOEL• Championship medals in 2007, 2009; Cup in 2008• 11 UEFA club games, 2 goals

HELIO Jose Ribeiro PINTO23

Former clubs: SL Benfica, Sevilla FC, Apollon Limassol


• Joined on 11.05.07 after loan at Maritimo• Signed by Chelsea in August 2004; last game v Manchester Utd on 09.05.07• 1 UCL game v Bayern (sub) on 12.04.05; 4 sub games in Premier• 9 club games for Chelsea; 11 UEFA games, no goals• Under-21 international; 2 games at 2006 European finals

NUNO Miguel Barbosa MORAIS26

Former clubs: FC Penafiel, Chelsea FC, CD Maritimo, Chelsea FC


• From APOEL club academy, 1st team debut in 2000/01 season• Career with APOEL except for 2 seasons in Greece with Larissa 2006-08• 32 games, 2 goals, with Larissa • Won 3rd title with APOEL on return in 2008/09; 18 games, 5 goals• 1st caps in 2006 Cyprus Cup in February; 6 caps, no goals• 30 UEFA club games, 2 goals

NECTARIOS Alexandrou29

Former clubs: APOEL FC, AE Larissa, APOEL FC

GOALKEEPER 04.06.1977 GREEK 182 CM / 84 KG

• 2008/09 league win in 1st season with APOEL; Club Player of Year• 13 years with AEK 1994-2007; first choice from 2001-05; 96 league games • 28 UEFA club games; 8 UCL games with AEK• 1 cap for Greece on 20.11.02 v Ireland as 46th min sub (0-0)

Dionysios CHIOTIS22

Former clubs: AEK Athens FC, Ethnikos FC, Proodeftiki FC, AEK Athens FC, Kerkyra FC

DEFENDER 13.05.1975 GREEK 181 CM / 75 KG

• Joined on 05.07.06 after 11 years in Greek league• 2001, 2002 league wins with Olympiacos; 2007, 2009 with APOEL• 21 games, no goals, for Olympiacos 2000-02; 40/2 for AEK 2004-06• 25 UEFA games, no goals; 6/0 in UCL

Christos KONTIS24

Former clubs: Ethnikos FC, Panionios FC, Olympiacos CFP, Panionios FC, AEK Athens FC


• Began career in APOEL academy; moved to AEL from 1997-2003• Played 140 league games, 24 goals, for AEL before return to APOEL• 3 title wins with APOEL; 18 games, 6 goals, in 2008/09 title win• 147 league games, 29 goals, for APOEL• 1st cap in Feb 2000 Cyprus Cup; 56 caps, 6 goals; 9th in Cyprus lists• 23 UEFA club games, 3 goals

Chrysostomos MICHAIL33

Former clubs: AEL Limassol FC

GOALKEEPER 18.01.1988 CYPRIOT 182 CM / 80 KG

• Joined the APOEL academy on 12.12.02; No. 3 keeper at club• 4 games in 2008/09 title-winning season• Under-21 international; first season of UEFA club football

Tasos KISSAS88

Former clubs: None

FORWARD 04.09.1977 SERBIAN 186 CM / 82 KG

• Signed on 03.01.08; equal club top scorer with 8 goals in 2008/09• 102 league games, 27 goals, for Proleter 1996-2000; 118/60 for Sartid 2000/05• 2 seasons with Cádiz; promoted to La Liga for second season• 26 UEFA club games, 14 goals

Nenad MIROSAVLJEVIC30

Former clubs: FK Proleter, FK Sartid, Cádiz CF, FK Partizan, UD Vecindario, FK Smederevo

MIDFIELDER 17.06.1975 ALBANIAN 175 CM / 70 KG

• Joined on 04.01.08; 17 games, 1 goal, in 2008/09 title win• Left Albania in 1996, played for 4 Greek clubs, 2 in Bulgaria• Career total of 324 league games, 32 goals• 1st cap v Armenia on 09.11.96; 67 caps, 3 goals• 4th equal most capped Albanian international• 33 UEFA club games, 4 goals

Altin HAXHI32

Former clubs: KS Luftetari, Panachaiki FC, PFC Litex Lovech, Iraklis FCThessaloniki, Apollon Kalamarias, Anorthosis Famagusta FC, Ergotelis FC

FORWARD 27.12.1979 SLOVAK 175 CM / 78 KG

• Signed on 15.06.09 from Nürnberg after loan in spring 2009 at Paralimni• 102 league games, 23 goals, with Puchov; 83/11 at Panionios; 24/14 with Zilina• Joined Nürnberg for 2008/09; 10 games, no goals; then out on loan• 1st of 8 caps on 09.07.04 v Japan• 22 UEFA games, 5 goals

Mario BRESKA37

Former clubs: AC Nitra, FK Matador Puchov, Panionios FC, MSK Zilina, 1. FC Nürnberg, Enosis Neon Paralimni



APOEL FC 32 26 4 2 62-17 82AC Omonia 32 25 1 6 70-22 76Anorthosis Famagusta FC 32 21 4 7 52-26 67AEL Limassol FC 32 13 5 14 38-41 44

Apollon Limassol FC 32 17 6 9 68-42 57Ethnikos Achnas FC 32 13 8 11 47-45 47APOP/Kinyras Peyias FC 1 32 13 6 13 45-49 39Doxa FC Katokopia 32 10 8 14 46-51 38

AEP Paphos FC 32 7 15 10 39-44 36Athletic Union of Paralimni FC 32 8 8 16 27-51 32APEP FC Pitsilia 32 7 10 15 33-51 31Alki Larnaca FC 32 6 9 17 39-59 27

1 APOP/Kinyras Peyias FC have had 6 points deducted

Relegated: Alki Larnaca FC, AEK Larnaca FC, Atromitos YeroskipouPromoted: Ermis Aradippou FC, Nea Salamina FC, Aris FC Limassol Topscorer: Gaston Sangoy (Apollon Limassol FC) 19Cup Final: APOP/Kinyras Peyias FC - AEL Limassol FC 2-0Super Cup: APOEL FC - APOP/Kinyras Peyias FC 2-1

30.08.09 (A) APOP/Kinyras Peyias FC 20.12.09 (H)12.09.09 (H) AEP Paphos FC 02.01.10 (A)19.09.09 (A) Enosis Neon Paralimni 09.01.10 (H)26.09.09 (H) Doxa FC Katokopia 16.01.10 (A)03.10.09 (A) Ermis Aradippou FC 23.01.10 (H)24.10.09 (H) Ethnikos Achnas FC 30.01.10 (A)31.10.09 (A) Aris FC Limassol FC 06.02.10 (H)07.11.09 (H) APEP FC Pitsilia 14.02.10 (A)14.11.09 (A) Nea Salamina FC 20.02.10 (H)21.11.09 (H) Anorthosis Famagusta FC 27.02.10 (A)28.11.09 (A) AEL Limassol FC 06.03.10 (H)05.12.09 (H) Apollon FC Limassol 13.03.10 (A)13.12.09 (A) AC Omonia Nicosia 20.03.10 (H)


Arsenal FCUEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE | SEASON 2009/10 | GROUP H

CLUB HONOURS

National Championship (13)1931, 1933, 1934, 1935, 1938, 1948, 1953,1971, 1989, 1991, 1998, 2002, 2004

National Cup (10)1930, 1936, 1950, 1971, 1979, 1993, 1998,2002, 2003, 2005

National League Cup (2)1987, 1993

European Cup Winners’ Cup (1)1994

Fairs Cup (1)1970

Founded: October 1886Address: Arsenal FC

Highbury House75 Drayton ParkGB-London N5 1BUEngland

Telephone: ++44 20 77 04 40 00Telefax: ++44 20 77 04 40 01Website: www.arsenal.com



(v Sunderland AFC at Highbury on 09.03.1935)


GENERAL INFORMATION

Most Appearances:David O’Leary - 772 (1975-93)

Most Goals:Thierry Henry - 226 (1999-2007)

STADIUM – ARSENAL STADIUM

PRESIDENT

Peter HILL-WOODDate of Birth:25.02.1936in Kensington (London)Date of Election:04.05.1982

CLUB RECORDS

HEAD COACH – Arsène WENGER

Date of Birth: 22.10.1949 in StrasbourgNationality: FrenchPlayer: FC Duttlenheim (1956-69) AS Mutzig (1969-73)

FC Mulhouse (1973-78) RC Strasbourg (1979-82)11 appearances in the French 1st DivisionFrench Championship Winner 1979

Coach: RC Strasbourg (youth section - 1981-83) AS Cannes(assistant coach - 1983-84) AS Nancy-Lorraine (1984-87) AS Monaco FC (1987-94) Grampus EightNagoya (1995-96) Arsenal FC (since 28.09.1996)French Championship Winner 1988 French Cup Winner 1991 388 matches as coach in the French 1st DivisionEnglish Championship Winner 1998, 2002, 2004English FA Cup Winner 1998, 2002, 2003, 2005 Manager of the Year in France 1988; in Japan 1995; and in England 1998, 2002, 2004Emperor’s Cup Winner 1996Japanese Super Cup Winner 1996UEFA Fair Play Award 1999Légion d’Honneur 2002 / Order of British Empire 2003

Secretary: David MilesChief Executive Officer: Ivan GazidisPress Officer: Amanda DochertyCaptain: Cesc Fabregas

Club Members: 195,000 (42,000 Season Ticket Holders)

Supporters Clubs: 116Other sports: None


• Signed in January 2006 after only 10 games, 1 goal in Ligue 1• 98 club games, 10 goals, to start of 2009/10 season• 15 UCL games, 3 goals; 7 last season; 30/3 in UEFA competitions• 1st of 2 senior caps was v Lithuania on 24.03.2007• Captain of France in 2005 UEFA Under-19 Championship win

Vassiriki Abou DIABY2

Former clubs: INF Clairefontaine, AJ Auxerre

DEFENDER 14.02.1983 FRENCH 176 CM / 72 KG

• French-born, Senegalese parents; AJA debut on 11.09.04 under Guy Roux• Signed in July 2007 after 107 games for AJA; 2005 French Cup medal• 89 games, 1 goal for Arsenal; 14/0 in UCL (7 last season)• 3 games at 2006 UEFA Under-21 finals; in UEFA Team of Tournament• 1st cap v Slovakia on 22.08.07; injured for EURO 2008; 10 caps

Bacary SAGNA3

Former clubs: AJ Auxerre

MIDFIELDER 04.05.1987 SPANISH 175 CM / 74 KG

• Signed in 2003; club’s youngest debutant: 16 years, 177 days v Rotherham • Also youngest scorer at 16 years, 212 days v Wolves (League Cup), 2003• Equal second-youngest UCL scorer (17 years, 218 days v Rosenborg on 07.12.04)• 26 goals in 198 games for Gunners; 9 UCL games last season• 6th youngest to play for Spain: 18 years, 9 months, 25 days v Ivory Coast 2006• 41 caps; all 4 games at 2006 World Cup; all 6 at EURO 2008; in All-Star Squad

Francesc ‘CESC’ FABREGAS Soler4

Former clubs: FC Barcelona

DEFENDER 14.11.1985 BELGIAN 182 CM / 82 KG

• Joined 19.06.09 from Ajax; club captain at Ajax• 143 games, 10 goals, for Ajax from 2001-09; 13/2 on loan at RKC in 2004/05• Won 2004 League; 2006, 2007 Cup with Ajax• 5 UCL games for Ajax, no goals; 2 games v Arsenal in 2005/06• 1st cap v Luxembourg on 01.03.06; 21 caps

Thomas VERMAELEN5

Former clubs: GBA Antwerp, AFC Ajax, RKC Waalwijk, AFC Ajax

GOALKEEPER 19.05.1977 SPANISH 191 CM / 86 KG

• Signed in 2004; helped set UCL record of 10 clean sheets (995 mins) 2005/06• 3 clean sheets/347 minutes during above; all during group stage • 5 group games en route to 2006 final; replaced Lehmann after 18 minutes • 126 first-team games for Arsenal; 72 in Premier League• 25 UCL games; 30 UEFA club games; 10 last season

Manuel ALMUNIA Rivero1

Former clubs: CA Osasuna, Cartagonova FC, CE Sabadell, RC Celta de Vigo, SD Eibar, RC Recreativo de Huelva, Albacete Balompié



• Signed in summer 2008; hit winner on league debut on 16.08.08 v WBA• 44 club games, 7 goals, for Arsenal in 2008/09 season• 121 Ligue 1 games, 11 goals, for OM 2004-08• 13 UCL games, no goals; 38/2 in UEFA competitions• 2007 French Young Player of the Year; 1st senior cap v Austria on 28.03.07• 15 caps; 2 at EURO 2008 (32 mins as sub)

Samir NASRI8

Former clubs: Olympique de Marseille

MIDFIELDER 04.10.1980 CZECH 178 CM / 65 KG

• Signed on eve of 2006 World Cup after 5½ years at Dortmund• 61 games, 13 goals to 2009/10; missed 2008/09 season through injury• 20 goals in 149 league games for Dortmund 2001-06; league winner 2002• Euro debut for Sparta in UCL group game v Bordeaux, Sept 1999• 9 goals in 39 UCL games for Sparta, Dortmund, Arsenal 1999-09• 68 caps, 19 goals; debut at 17, last cap before 2009/10 v Slovakia on 17.11.07

Tomás ROSICKÝ7

Former clubs: CKD Kompresory Praha, AC Sparta Praha, BV Borussia Dortmund

FORWARD 25.02.1983 CROATIAN 178 CM / 65 KG

• Brazilian-born; moved to Croatia aged 15; gained citizenship in 2002• Signed in July 2007 after 104 games, 73 goals, 2 titles at Dinamo• Broken fibula, dislocated ankle v Birmingham on 23.03.08; missed EURO 2008 • Returned on 14.02.09 v Cardiff in FA Cup; 4 games, 3 goals, at end of 2008/09• Premier League return on 15.08.09 with goal v Everton (6-1)• 24 caps, 14 goals; 12/10 in EURO 2008 qualifiers

EDUARDO Alves da Silva9

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


• Signed on 31.08.06; won 2 leagues at Chelsea, 1 League Cup• 103 French league games; winner v Man Utd in 7 UCL games for OM in 1999/00• 57 UCL games, 3 goals; 74/5 in UEFA competitions• 106 club games, 11 goals, for Gunners before 2009/10 season• UEFA Under-18 champion in 1996; 72 senior caps, 2 goals; 2003 Confeds winner• All 7 games at 2006 World Cup; all 4 games at EURO 2004; all 3 in 2008

William GALLAS10

Former clubs: INF Clairefontaine, SM Caen, Olympique de Marseille, Chelsea FC

FORWARD 06.08.1983 DUTCH 188 CM / 78 KG

• Signed in 2004; 3 seasons in Rotterdam; UEFA Cup winner 2002• 177 club games, 63 goals, for Arsenal; 44/20 in 2008/09• Signed contract extension in summer 2009; voted club Player of Season• 11 goals in 34 UCL games; debut for Feyenoord v Kyiv 2002/03• On bench at 2006 UCL final; scored 2 in 4 minutes v Sparta in group stage • 37 caps, 13 goals; 4/1 at 2006 World Cup; 4 (220 mins)/2 at EURO 2008

Robin VAN PERSIE11

Former clubs: Feyenoord, SC Excelsior

FORWARD 16.03.1989 ENGLISH 170 CM / 68 KG

• Joined at 16 in January 2006 after 21 league games, 4 goals, for Southampton• Began 2005/06 with league debut; ended it at World Cup • 106 club games (46 as sub), 14 goals; 21/4 in UCL• England’s youngest cap (17 years, 75 days) on debut v Hungary on 30.05.06• Unused sub at 2006 World Cup; silver medal at 2009 UEFA Under-21 finals• 8 caps, 3 goals (hat-trick in Croatia in World Cup qualifier on 10.09.08)

Theo WALCOTT14

Former clubs: Southampton FC

MIDFIELDER 16.02.1988 BRAZILIAN 182 CM / 70 KG

• Joined on 31.08.06 on day that Gallas, Ashley Cole swapped clubs• Arsenal debut on 24.10.06 at West Bromwich in League Cup• 93 club games, 5 goals; 14/0 in UCL• 2005 Copa Libertadores, 2005 World Club Championship squads• Captained Brazil at all youth levels; 2005 Europe/South America medal

DENILSON Pereira Neves15

Former clubs: São Paulo FC

MIDFIELDER 26.12.1990 WELSH 177 CM / 70 KG

• Joined on 10.06.08; started 2008 FA Cup final v Portsmouth (0-1)• Arsenal debut v Twente in UCL qualifier, first leg, on 13.08.08• 22 games for Cardiff, 2 goals; debut v Hull on 28.04.07; 5 Cup games• 22 games, 1 goal, in 2008/09; 5/1 in UCL (goal at Fenerbahçe)• Youth, Under-21 international; 1st of 7 senior caps on 19.11.08 v Denmark

Aaron RAMSEY16

Former clubs: Cardiff City FC

MIDFIELDER/DEFENDER 09.09.1987 CAMEROONIAN 185 CM / 74 KG

• From Bastia academy; joined in 2005; nephew of defender Rigobert• 78 club games for Arsenal, 3 goals; 15/1 in UCL• Also 12 Premier games on loan at Charlton in 2006/07• Played 3 of 4 games at Beijing Olympics; capped by France at youth level• 14 caps; debut at 2008 African Nations Cup; reached final

Alexandre SONG17

Former clubs: SC Bastia, Arsenal FC, Charlton Athletic FC


• Joined on 20.08.08 after 9 years at Old Trafford; bench for 2008 UCL final• 76 UCL games, 2 goals; 6/0 for Inter, 6/0 for Arsenal, 64/2 for United • 4 Premier League titles at United, one FA Cup, one League Cup• 49 league games for Rennes; 18/1 at Inter; 249/6 at United; 14/2 at Arsenal• 40 caps; 1 at 2006 World Cup; UEFA Under-18 champion 1996

Mikaël SILVESTRE18

Former clubs: Stade Rennais FC, FC Internazionale Milano, Manchester United FC


MIDFIELDER 01.01.1992 ENGLISH 172 CM / 68 KG

• Joined in 2001 aged nine; in reserve squad from February 2008• Signed scholarship forms in summer 2008• Premier debut on 13.09.08 v Blackburn; UCL debut v Kyiv on 25.11.08• 8 games, 1 goal (v Sheffield Utd in League Cup) in 2008/09 season • Awarded No. 19 shirt left vacant by departure of Gilberto Silva• 2 games at 2009 UEFA Under-17 finals; Under-21 debut v Dutch on 11.08.09

Jack WILSHERE19

Former clubs: None

MIDFIELDER 18.01.1987 SWISS 192 CM / 90 KG

• Joined academy on 01.01.03; left Ivory Coast for Switzerland aged 17 months • 74 Arsenal games, no goals; 9/0 in UCL• 13 games on loan to Birmingham 2007/08; injured on return to Arsenal• 2004 UEFA Under-19 semi-finalist• 24 caps, 1 goal; unused sub at EURO 2008

Johan DJOUROU20

Former clubs: Etoile Carouge FC, Arsenal FC, Birmingham City FC


• Signed in 2003; 187 club games (1 goal v Stoke on 01.11.08)• 29 UCL games, no goals; 8 last season; 33/0 in UEFA competitions• Started where Patrick Vieira, Zinédine Zidane began their careers• Debut v Rotherham in League Cup on 28.10.03 - scored in 9-8 win on pens• Won League in 2004; missed 2005 FA Cup final (foot injury)• 1st cap on 10.09.08 v Serbia; 2 caps to 01.07.09

Gaël CLICHY22

Former clubs: AS Cannes

FORWARD 29.05.1981 RUSSIAN 174 CM / 70 KG

• Joined on 03.02.09 after 310 club games, 72 goals, for Zenit 2000-08• Won 2007 league; 2008 UEFA, UEFA Super Cups, Russian Footballer of Year• 49 UEFA club games for Zenit, 15 goals; 6/0 in UCL • 12 Premier games, 6 goals, at end of 2008/09 season (4 goals v Liverpool)• 45 caps, 15 goals; debut on 17.05.02 v Belarus• Named in UEFA’s Team of Tournament at EURO 2008

Andrei ARSHAVIN23

Former clubs: FC Zenit St. Petersburg

GOALKEEPER 18.04.1985 POLISH 190 CM / 83 KG

• Signed in May 2007 after 2 seasons at Legia• 53 games for Legia 2005-07; took over from Artur Boruc (Celtic)• 2005/06 title winner; League Best Keeper in 2006, 2007• 26 club games for Arsenal; 3/0 in UCL• 14 senior caps; unused reserve to Boruc at EURO 2008

Lukasz FABIANSKI21

Former clubs: Polonia Slubice, MSP Szamotuly, Lubusznanin Drezdenko, Sparta Broznica, Mieszko Gniezko, Lech Poznan, Legia Warszawa


• Became No. 3 keeper after summer 2008 departure of Jens Lehmann• Joined in July 2005; 13 reserve games in 2007/08; first team bench• 2 league games on loan at Barnsley 2006/07; knee injury cut short stay• Arsenal debut in Premier v Stoke on 24.05.09 (4-1) in last game of season

Vito MANNONE24

Former clubs: Atalanta BC, Arsenal FC, Barnsley FC

DEFENDER 04.06.1983 IVORY COAST 178 CM / 72 KG

• Began at Académie Jean-Marc Guillou in 1997; moved to Belgium in 2002 • Signed in 2004/05 winter break after 70 league games, 4 goals, in Belgium• 151 Arsenal games, 6 goals; 33/1 (v Hamburg in 2006/07) in UCL• Played all 270 minutes at 2006 World Cup; 28 caps

Emmanuel EBOUÉ27

Former clubs: ASEC Abidjan, KSK Beveren

DEFENDER 26.09.1989 ENGLISH 178 CM / 70 KG

• Joined in summer 2004 when Wimbledon academy disbanded• First-team debut in League Cup on 31.10.07 v Sheffield Utd• 21 club games, no goals, in 2008/09 season; 4/0 in UCL• All 3 games at 2008 UEFA Under-19 finals in Czech Republic• Started 2009 UEFA Under-21 final v Germany (0-4) in Sweden

Kieran GIBBS28

Former clubs: Arsenal FC, Norwich City FC, Arsenal FC

FORWARD 16.01.1988 DANISH 190 CM / 76 KG

• Joined in August 2004; 27 games, 22 goals, for Reserves in 2005/06• 13 goals on loan to Birmingham 2006/07; promoted to Premier • 93 Arsenal games (49 as sub), 25 goals; 16/3 in UCL• All 3 games at 2006 European Under-21 finals• 26 senior caps, 8 goals; debut v Poland on 16.08.06

Nicklas BENDTNER52

Former clubs: FC København, Arsenal FC, Birmingham City FC


• On loan to Portsmouth in 2008/09; 28 games, one goal (6/0 in UEFA Cup)• Joined Arsenal on 01.08.06; 18 games, no goals, from 2006-08• Arsenal senior debut on 24.10.06 v WBA• Played 2 UCL games (Sevilla, Steaua) for Arsenal in 2007/08 group stage• Under-19, Under 21 international

Armand TRAORÉ30

Former clubs: AS Monaco FC, Arsenal FC, Portsmouth FC, Arsenal FC



Manchester United FC 38 28 6 4 68-24 90Liverpool FC 38 25 11 2 77-27 86Chelsea FC 38 25 8 5 68-24 83Arsenal FC 38 20 12 6 68-37 72Everton FC 38 17 12 9 55-37 63Aston Villa FC 38 17 11 10 54-48 62Fulham FC 38 14 11 13 39-34 53Tottenham Hotspur FC 38 14 9 15 45-45 51West Ham United FC 38 14 9 15 42-45 51Manchester City FC 38 15 5 18 58-50 50Wigan Athletic FC 38 12 9 17 34-45 45Stoke City FC 38 12 9 17 38-55 45Bolton Wanderers FC 38 11 8 19 41-53 41Portsmouth FC 38 10 11 17 38-57 41Blackburn Rovers FC 38 10 11 17 40-60 41Sunderland AFC 38 9 9 20 34-54 36Hull City FC 38 8 11 19 39-64 35Newcastle United FC 38 7 13 18 40-59 34Middlesbrough FC 38 7 11 20 28-57 32West Bromwich Albion FC 38 8 8 22 36-67 32

Promoted: Wolverhampton Wanderers FC, Birmingham City FC, Burnley FCRelegated: Newcastle United FC, Middlesbrough FC, West Bromwich Albion FCTopscorer: Nicolas Anelka (Chelsea FC) 19Cup Final: Chelsea FC - Everton FC 2-1League Cup: Manchester United FC - Tottenham Hotspur FC 1-1

(United win 4-1 on penalties)Super Cup: Chelsea FC - Manchester United FC 2-2 (Chelsea FC win 4-1 on penalties)

15.08.09 (A) Everton FC 09.01.10 (H)22.08.09 (H) Portsmouth FC 28.12.09 (A)29.08.09 (A) Manchester United FC 30.01.10 (H)12.09.09 (A) Manchester City FC 24.04.10 (H)19.09.09 (H) Wigan Athletic FC 17.04.10 (A)26.09.09 (A) Fulham FC 09.05.10 (H)04.10.09 (H) Blackburn Rovers FC 01.05.10 (A)17.10.09 (H) Birmingham City FC 27.03.10 (A)25.10.09 (A) West Ham United FC 20.03.10 (H)31.10.09 (H) Tottenham Hotspur FC 10.04.10 (A)07.11.09 (A) Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 03.04.10 (H)21.11.09 (A) Sunderland AFC 20.02.10 (H)29.11.09 (H) Chelsea FC 06.02.10 (A)05.12.09 (H) Stoke City FC 27.02.10 (A)12.12.09 (A) Liverpool FC 09.02.10 (H)15.12.09 (A) Burnley FC 06.03.10 (H)19.12.09 (H) Hull City FC 13.03.10 (A)26.12.09 (H) Aston Villa FC 27.01.10 (A)Tba (H) Bolton Wanderers FC 16.01.10 (A)


AZ AlkmaarUEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE | SEASON 2009/10 | GROUP H

CLUB HONOURS

National Championship (2)1981, 2009

National Cup (3)1978, 1980, 1982


Founded: 10.05.1967Address: Stadionweg 1

NL-1812 AZ AlkmaarNetherlands

Telephone: +31 72 547 8000Telefax: +31 72 547 8050E-mail: [email protected]: www.az.nl



(2-0 v AFC Ajax on 23.11.2008)


GENERAL INFORMATION

Most Appearances: Michael Buskermolen -399 league appearances (1990-2005)

Most Goals: Kees Kist - 211 in 372 appearances (1976-85)

STADIUM – DS STADIUM

PRESIDENT

Dirk SCHERINGA

Date of Birth:21.09.1950 in GrijpskerkDate of Election:05.10.1993

CLUB RECORDS

HEAD COACH – Ronald KOEMAN

Date of Birth: 21.03.1963 in ZaandamNationality: DutchPlayer: FC Groningen (1980-83) AFC Ajax (1983-86)

PSV Eindhoven (1986-89) FC Barcelona (1989-95) Feyenoord (1995-97)78 appearances (14 goals) for NetherlandsDutch Player of the Year 1987, 1988European Championship Winner 1988 / UEFA Champions League Winner 1988, 1992 / European Super Cup Winner 1992Dutch Championship Winner 1985, 1987, 1988, 1989Dutch Cup Winner 1986, 1988, 1989Spanish Championship Winner 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994Spanish Cup Winner 1990 / Spanish Super Cup Winner 1991, 1992, 1994

Coach: Dutch National Team - assistant coach (1997-98) FC Barcelona - assistant coach 1998-2000) BV Vitesse Arnhem (2000-01) AFC Ajax (2002-05) SL Benfica (2005-06) PSV Eindhoven (2006-07) Valencia CF (2007-08) AZ Alkmaar (since 12.06.2009)Dutch Championship Winner 2002, 2004, 2007 / Dutch Cup Winner 2002Dutch Super Cup Winner 2002, 2009Portuguese Super Cup Winner 2005 / Spanish Cup Winner 2008

Managing Directors: Toon Gerbrands (General Affairs)Marcel Brands (Technical Affairs)

Press Officer: Daan SchippersCaptain: Stijn Schaars

Supporters Clubs: One (2,200 members)

Other Sports: None


• Born in Rotterdam; debut for Sparta in 1996• Headed for Tilburg in January 2000 after 68 games, 4 goals, for Sparta• Signed for AZ in 2004 after 147 games, 4 goals, for Willem II• 134 games, 5 goals, in 5 full seasons for AZ before 2009/10 season• 1st of 10 caps v Ecuador on 01.03.06; 1 game v Argentina at 2006 World Cup

Kew JALIENS2

Former clubs: Sparta Rotterdam, Willem II Tilburg

DEFENDER 17.01.1988 MEXICAN 183 CM / 81 KG

• Champion in 2008/09 in first full season with 15 games, but broke leg in Dec• Signed for AZ in December 2007 on 4½-yr contract from UNAM• 52 club games, 3 goals, for UNAM in 2006, 2007• FIFA World Under-17 champion 2005• 2 senior caps; debut v Trinidad-Tobago on 10.06.09

Hector Alfredo MORENO Herrera4

Former clubs: Club Universidad Nacional (UNAM)

MIDFIELDER 01.07.1987 BELGIAN 183 CM / 78 KG

• Arrived in summer 2007, extended contract in summer to 2014 • 25 games, 2 goals, in 2008/09 championship win• 53 Eredivisie games, 4 goals, after 46/1 at Genk• All 4 games, 1 goal (v Dutch!) at 2007 UEFA Under-21 finals• At 2008 Olympics; 1st of 4 senior caps on 20.05.08 v Italy

Sébastien POCOGNOLI5

Former clubs: R. Standard de Liège, KRC Genk

GOALKEEPER 14.10.1977 CROATIAN/AUSTRALIAN 191 CM / 78 KG

• 8 games in 2008/09 title win, after 7 league games in 2006/07, none in 2007/08• Suffered from concussion, injury, suspension in first two seasons at AZ• Championship medal with FK Austria in 2006 before joining AZ• Withdrew from 2000 Australia Olympics squad through injury• Born in Australia (Geelong), father is Croatian; opted for Croatia from 2004• 1st of 4 caps on 28.04.04 v Macedonia; reserve at EURO2004, 2006 World Cup

Joey DIDULICA1

Former clubs: North Geelong Warriors, Melbourne Knights, AFC Ajax, Germinal Beerschot Antwerp, FK Austria Wien


• Born in Rotterdam; family from Cape Verde; debut at 17 for Sparta in 1999• Moved to Ajax (after 64 games) when Sparta relegated in 2002• Returned to Sparta; joined NAC in 2004 after 53 Div 2 games for Sparta• 56 Div 1 games for Breda; signed in 2006; 29 games, 2 goals, in 2008/09 title win• 1st cap on 07.02.07 v Russia; was AZ’s 25th Dutch international; 4 caps

David MENDES DA SILVA6

Former clubs: Sparta Rotterdam, AFC Ajax, NAC Breda


FORWARD 24.11.1987 DUTCH 176 CM / 81 KG

• Born in Amsterdam; has come through AZ youth teams• Made 1st team debut with 2 league games in 2005/06 season• 24 league games, 1 goal to start of 2009/10 season; 8/1 in 2008/09 title win• Under-21 international; on loan in 2007/08 to NEC; 31 games, 9 goals• 2 goals in 2009 Dutch Super Cup win v Heerenveen (5-1) on 25.07.09

Jeremain LENS7

Former clubs: AZ Alkmaar, NEC Nijmegen


• Signed in 2005 after 45 games, 4 goals, for Vitesse from debut on 09.03.03 • Missed 2007/08 with ankle injury; 29 games, no goals, in 2008/09 title win• Captain of 2006 European Under-21 champions; played all 5 games• In UEFA’s Team of Tournament at Under-21 finals in Portugal • Then straight into the senior team v Ireland ion 16.08.06; 9 caps

Stijn SCHAARS8

Former clubs: SBV Vitesse


• Joined in summer 2007 from Kalmar; 29 league games, 9 goals, in 2007/08 for AZ• Then 20 games, 9 goals, in 2008/09 title win• 3 games, no goals, for Fortaleza in 2005; 45/18 for Kalmar in 2006, 2007• 15 goals for Kalmar in 2007 to top Swedish scoring lists, attract AZ

ARIciennes da Silva Ferreira9

Former clubs: Fortaleza EC, Kalmar FF

MIDFIELDER 02.07.1984 BELGIAN 179 CM / 69 KG

• Born in Eeklo; joined RKC after 1 game for Anderlecht in 2003/04 title win• Joined AZ in 2006 after 45 games, 8 goals, in 2 seasons for RKC• 32 of 34 games in 2008/09 title win with 7 goals• 1st of 7 senior caps v Czechs on 07.02.07; former captain of Under-21 side

Maarten MARTENS11

Former clubs: RSC Anderlecht, RKC Waalwijk

FORWARD 14.07.1984 DUTCH/MOROCCAN 183 CM / 88 KG

• 2009 Player of Year, Eredivisie top scorer 2008/09 with 23 goals in title win• Born in Rotterdam; 4 seasons for Excelsior to summer 2005; 74 games, 32 goals• Joined Spurs in Jan 2005, no league games, but 9 games, 3 goals, on loan at Derby• Returned to Holland in June 2006 with Willem II, signed for AZ in August 2007• Dutch Under-21 caps; 1st of 9 caps for Morocco v Czech Rep on 11.02.09

Mounir EL HAMDAOUI10

Former clubs: Excelsior Rotterdam, Tottenham Hotspur FC, Derby County FC, Willem II Tilburg

MIDFIELDER 07.10.1984 DANISH 186 CM / 77 KG

• Joined on 23.12.07 with contract to 2012; 11 games in 2008/09 title win• Previously played 63 games, 5 goals, for Midtjylland in Danish Superliga 2005-07• Played for Denmark at 3 age-levels with 25 youth caps• First cap on 28.03.07 v Germany; 3 caps

Simon Busk POULSEN15

Former clubs: SønderjyskE, FC Midtjylland

MIDFIELDER 25.07.1986 SWEDISH 187 CM / 86 KG

• Joined AZ in June 2009 after 5 years with Göteborg• 152 club games, 51 goals for Göteborg 2004-09; won 2007 championship• 3 games at 2009 UEFA Under-21 finals; suspended from semi v England• First full cap on 18.01.07 v Ecuador; 2 caps

Pontus WERNBLOOM16

Former clubs: IFK Göteborg

DEFENDER 30.10.1985 ESTONIAN 186 CM / 81 KG

• Joined in January 2009; 12 games, no goals, in 2008/09 championship win• Impressed with Heracles from summer 2005; 95 Eredivisie games, 4 goals• First senior cap on 03.07.03 v Lithuania; 56 caps• Father won 19 caps 1993-95 at start of Estonia new national team

Ragnar KLAVAN14

Former clubs: FC Elva, FC Viljandi Tulevik, FC Flora Tallinn, Vålerenga IF, Heracles Almelo

FORWARD 17.07.1987 BELGIAN 185 CM / 85 KG

• Joined AZ in summer 2006 after 33 games, 9 goals, in 2005/06 for Willem II• 2nd top scorer in 2008/09 title win with 10 in 23 games; knee injury Oct-Dec• 1st cap on 20.05.06 v Slovenia; 21 caps• International at Under-17, Under-19, Under-21 levels; club debut for GBA aged 16

Moussa DEMBÉLÉ18

Former clubs: Germinal Beerschot Antwerp, Willem II Tilburg


• 15 games, no goals, in 2008/09 title win after return from loan• Spent 2006-08 on loan at Excelsior in Eredivisie; 44 games, 3 goals• Senior debut for Excelsior on 21.01.07 in Rotterdam derby v Sparta (sub)• Former Dutch Under-21 international

Kees LUIJCKX12

Former clubs: Excelsior Rotterdam


GOALKEEPER 29.06.1978 DUTCH 195 CM / 91 KG

• Signed on 24.06.09 on 2-year contract from De Graafschap• 121 league games for Haarlem 2003-07 in Div 2• All 34 Eredivisie games for De Graafschap in 2008/09• One first-team game for Ajax in 2007/08 in Dutch Cup; No 3 keeper at Ajax

Erik HEIJBLOK21

Former clubs: HFC Haarlem, AFC Ajax, De Graafschap

GOALKEEPER 22.02.1987 ARGENTINIAN 192 CM / 89 KG

• Joined AZ in 2007 after 6 senior games for Racing• Conceded 17 goals in 27 games in 2008/09 title win; broke hand in March 2009• Gold medals at 2007 FIFA World Under-20 Championship, 2008 Olympics• Played in Olympic final win after Oscar Ustari was injured in quarter-final

Sergio ROMERO22

Former clubs: Racing Club de Avellaneda


• Joined AZ in summer 2008 from Dordrecht; 14 goals in 37 games in 2007/08• 20 games, no goals, in AZ title win 2008/09 in first season at club• Only 17 Eredivisie games for RKC in 3 seasons, no goals• 74 Eerste Divisie games for Dordrecht in 3 seasons, 25 goals

Nick VAN DER VELDEN23

Former clubs: RKC Waalwijk, FC Dordrecht, RKC Waalwijk, FC Dordrecht

DEFENDER 29.09.1985 FINNISH 182 CM / 73 KG

• Released by Ajax in summer 2006, joined AZ in 2008 after 2 years at Zwolle• 22 games, 1 goal, in 2008/09 championship win• 71 games, 5 goals in Eerste divisie for Zwolle• First full cap on 29.05.08 v Turkey; 3 caps

Niklas MOISANDER25

Former clubs: TPS Turku, AFC Ajax, FC Zwolle

FORWARD 27.03.1984 AUSTRALIAN 178 CM / 74 KG

• Signed in summer 2008; 15 games, 1 goal, in 2008/09 championship win• Joined Feyenoord in 2002 at 17, loaned to Excelsior; 134 games, 39 goals, 2002-06• 2 seasons with NEC, 59 Eredivisie games, 13 goals• 1st cap on 22.02.06 v Bahrain; 25 caps

Brett HOLMAN27

Former clubs: Paramatta Power, Feyenoord, Excelsior Rotterdam, NEC Nijmegen

MIDFIELDER 15.05.1989 AUSTRALIAN 180 CM / 72 KG

• Joined on 11.02.09 from 2008 Australian A-League final winners• Student at Australian Institute for Sport; 2 seasons for Jets; 23 games, 2 goals• 3 full caps; debut v Singapore in March 2008

James HOLLAND30

Former clubs: Newcastle Jets

DEFENDER 23.09.1982 BELGIAN 178 CM / 75 KG

• Belgian international; has played all his football in Netherlands from 1999• 27 games, 2 goals, in 2008/09 championship win in 1st season at AZ• 17 league games at Feyenoord, no goals; 63/7 at Excelsior; 33/1 at Den Haag;

66/5 at Vitesse• 1st cap on 01.03.06 v Luxembourg; 14 caps

Gill SWERTS28

Former clubs: Feyenoord, Excelsior Rotterdam, Feynoord, ADO Den Haag, SBV Vitesse


• Joined in summer 2007 from Lecce; 20 games, 3 goals, in AZ 2008/09 title win• 12 Serie A games, no goals, for Lecce to summer 2006, then on loan• 15/0 at Catania 2004/05; 17/6 at Crotone 2005/06; 37/10 at Cesena 2006/07• 3 games at 2007 UEFA Under-21 finals; played 2008 Olympic qualifiers

Graziano PELLE29

Former clubs: US Lecce, Calcio Catania, FC Crotone, AC Cesena

FORWARD 28.02.1990 DANISH 192 CM / 80 KG

• Signed on 21.07.09 after 4 years at the Chelsea academy• Senior debut with 9 games, 2 goals, on loan at Landskrona in early 2009• Played for Denmark at four youth levels to Under-19

Morten NIELSEN31

Former clubs: KB Copenhagen, Chelsea FC, Landskrona BoIS



AZ Alkmaar 34 25 5 4 66-22 80FC Twente 34 20 9 5 62-31 69AFC Ajax 34 21 5 8 74-41 68PSV Eindhoven 34 19 8 7 71-33 65SC Heerenveen 34 17 9 8 66-57 60FC Groningen 34 17 5 12 53-36 56Feyenoord 34 12 9 13 54-46 45NAC Breda 34 13 6 15 44-54 45FC Utrecht 34 11 11 12 41-44 44BV Vitesse 34 11 10 13 41-48 43NEC Nijmegen 34 9 15 10 41-40 42Willem II 34 10 7 17 35-58 37Sparta Rotterdam 34 9 8 17 46-66 35ADO Den Haag 34 8 8 18 41-58 32Heracles Almelo 34 7 11 16 35-53 32Roda JC 34 7 9 18 38-58 30De Graafschap 34 7 9 18 24-58 30FC Volendam 34 7 8 19 38-67 29

Promoted: VVV Venlo,RKC WaalwijkRelegated: De Graafschap, FC VolendamTopscorer: Mounir El Hamdanoui (AZ Alkmar) 23Cup Final: SC Heerenveen - FC Twente 2-2

SC Heerenveen win 5-4 on penaltiesSuper Cup: AZ Alkmaar - SC Heerenveen 5-1

01.08.09 (A) Heracles Almelo 27.03.10 (H)08.08.09 (H) Sparta Rotterdam 21.03.10 (A)15.08.09 (A) RKC Waalwijk 13.03.10 (H)23.08.09 (A) SC Heerenveen 06.03.10 (H)29.08.09 (H) Willem II Tilburg 18.04.10 (A)12.09.09 (A) ADO Den Haag 19.12.09 (H)19.09.09 (H) NEC Nijmegen 10.04.10 (A)26.09.09 (A) FC Utrecht 03.04.10 (H)03.10.09 (H) NAC Breda 02.02.10 (A)17.10.09 (A) FC Twente Enschede 13.04.10 (H)25.10.09 (H) AFC Ajax 24.01.10 (A)31.10.09 (A) FC Groningen 30.01.10 (H)08.11.09 (H) Feyenoord 07.02.10 (A)21.11.09 (A) Roda JC Kerkrade 13.02.10 (H)28.11.09 (H) VVV Venlo 20.02.10 (A)04.12.09 (H) SBV Vitesse 27.02.10 (A)12.12.09 (A) PSV Eindhoven 02.05.10 (H)


Beşiktaş JKUEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE | SEASON 2009/10 | GROUP B

CLUB HONOURS

National Championship (13)1957, 1958, 1960, 1966, 1967, 1982, 1986,1990, 1991, 1992, 1995, 2003, 2009

National Cup (8)1975, 1989, 1990, 1994, 1998, 2006, 2007,2009

National Super Cup (8)1967, 1974, 1986, 1989, 1992, 1994, 1998,2006

Founded: 01.03.1903Address: Süleyman Seba Cad. No. 48

BJK Plaza B-Blok K3TR-34357 Beşiktaş-IstanbulTurkey

Telephone: +90 212 310 1000Telefax: +90 212 258 8194E-mail: [email protected]: www.bjk.com.tr


Ground Capacity: 32,145 (all seated)Floodlight: 1,400 luxRecord Attendance: Sold out on various

occasionsSize of Pitch: 105m x 68m

GENERAL INFORMATION

Most Appearances:Riza Çalimbay - 745 matches (1979-95)

Most Goals:Hakki Yeten - 382 goals (1931-48)

STADIUM – INÖNÜ STADYUMU

PRESIDENT

Yildirim DEMIRÖREN

Date of Birth:06.10.1964 in IstanbulDate of Election:30.05.2004

CLUB RECORDS

HEAD COACH – Mustafa DENIZLI

Date of Birth: 10.11.1949 in IzmirNationality: TurkishPlayer: Altay SK Izmir (1966-83) Galatasaray AS (1982-84)

33 appearances (2 goals) for Turkey476 appearances (83 goals) for Altay SKTurkish Cup Winner 1967, 1980

Coach: Galatasaray AS - assistant coach (1985-87) Galatasaray AS - head coach (1987-89 & 1990-92)Alemannia Aachen (1989-90) Kocaelispor (1994-96)Turkish National Team (1987-88 & 1996-2000)Fenerbahçe SK (2000-02) Vestel Manisaspor (2003-04)PAS Tehran (2004-06) Persepolis FC (2006-07)Beşiktaş JK (since 09.10.2008)Turkish Championship Winner 1988, 2001, 2009Turkish Cup Winner 1992, 2009

General Secretary: Kenan ÖnerMain Contact: Semih UstaPress Officers: Lütfiye Dizdar

Tuncay YanikKürsad Kaplan

Captain: Mert Nobre

Club Members: 22,000Supporters: 20 millionOther sports: Athletics, Basketball,

Boxing, Bridge, Chess, Gymnastics, Handball, Paralympic Sports, Rowing, Table Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling

DEFENDER 10.07.1989 TURKISH 177 CM / 75 KG

• Joined in 24.06.09 after 28 club games for Gazientepspor in 2008/09• Gazientepspor first team debut on 10.05.08 v Buyuksehir• Capped at Under-19 level; Under-21 international from 2008/09 season

ISMAIL Koybasi3

Former clubs: Gaziantepspor


• Signed at the age of 18 a four-year contract with Beşiktas in 2001 • Loaned out to Kocaelispor for the 2005-06 season• Signed for Getafe CF in 2008• 15 league matches, 3 goals for Beşiktas; 25/3 for Kocaelispor; 7/0 for Getafe• Returned to Beşiktas in August 2009 on loan• 1st of 3 caps on 17.11.2007 (2-1 v Norway)

Ibrahim KAS4

Former clubs: Beşbin Ecvlerspor, Kardemir Karabükspor, Getafe CF

GOALKEEPER 10.05.1973 TURKISH 187 CM / 76 KG

• Signed in summer 2007, joined Fenerbahçe in 1993; re-joined in 2004• Moved to Barcelona in 2003; only 4 league games (3 starts, 6 goals conceded)• League wins with Fenerbahçe in 1996, 2001, 2005, 2007, Beşiktaş 2009• 54 UEFA club games (19 UCL) to start of 2009/10 season• 2nd Turkish player to 100 caps on 26.03.05 v Albania; 119 caps• 3 games at EURO 96; 4 in 2000; 2 in 2008; all 7 in 3rd place at 2002 World Cup

RÜSTÜ Reçber1

Former clubs: Orduspor, Antalyaspor, Fenerbahçe SK, FC Barcelona, Fenerbahçe SK

MIDFIELDER 01.02.1982 GERMAN 183 CM / 76 KG

• Signed on 10.06.09 from Eintracht on three-year contract• Began career in Stuttgart youth, reserve teams• 44 Bundesliga games, 4 goals for Bielefeld 2004-06; 87/8 for Eintracht 2006-09• 6 UEFA Cup games, no goals in 2006/07 season

Michael FINK5

Former clubs: VfR Waiblingen, SV Fellbach, VfB Stuttgart, DSC Arminia Bielefeld, Eintracht Frankfurt

DEFENDER 15.09.1983 CZECH 184 CM / 77 KG

• 29 games, 2 goals, in 2008/09 title win in 1st season at club; 3/0 in UEFA Cup• Debut for Sparta in 2002; played 129 club games, 13 goals; 33/1 for Udinese• Captain of Sparta in 2005, captain of Czech Under-21 in 2006• Joined Udinese in 2007• 1st of 6 caps v Romania on 03.09.05; had played for Czechs at 7 age-levels

Tomas SIVOK6

Former clubs: SK Dynamo Ceske Budejovice, AC Sparta Praha, Udinese Calcio, AC Sparta Praha, Udinese Calcio


FORWARD 23.11.1979 TURKISH 175 CM / 70 KG

• Returned to former club on 27.06.09 after 7 years in Spain• 114 league games, 24 goals, for Beşiktaş 1997-01; 133/58 for Real 2002-06• 18 Liga goals for Villarreal 2007/08; no goals in 2008/09 after injury at EURO 2008• 24 UEFA club games, 5 goals; 10/2 with Beşiktaş• 60 caps; 2002 World Cup semis, 2003 Confed Cup, EURO 2008

NIHAT Kahveci8

Former clubs: Beşiktaş AS, Real Sociedad de Fútbol, Villarreal CF


• Arrived in January 2006 after 18 games, 5 goals for Corinthians from 2004• Top scorer since arrival; 12 goals in 2008/09 title win• 19 UEFA club games, 7 goals• 74 club goals in 141 games• Winning goals v Liverpool, Marseille in 2007/08 UCL group stage• Played 2005 Under-20 World Cup; on bench for senior side in 2008

Devison Rogério da Silva ‘BOBO’13

Former clubs: SC Corinthians

MIDFIELDER 14.10.1979 CHILEAN 167 CM / 70 KG

• Signed in May 2007 after 6 seasons with Sporting• 6 UCL games for Sporting in 2006/07; 5/1 for Beşiktaş 2007/08• Played in 2005 UEFA Cup final loss to CSKA Moskva• 35 UEFA club games, 2 goals• Chilean championship in 1999, 2000; Portugal 2002; Turkey 2009• 32 caps; Olympic bronze medal 2000

Rodrigo Alvaro TELLO Valenzuela14

Former clubs: Universidad de Chile, Sporting Clube de Portugal

FORWARD 06.11.1980 BRAZILIAN/TURKISH 183 CM / 81 KG

• Senior debut in 2000 with Paraná; moved to Cruzeiro in 2003• Signed in 2006 from city rivals Fenerbahçe; now known as Mert Nobre• 10 goals in 27 games in 2008/09 championship win• 12 goals in last 18 games as Fenerbahçe won 2003/04 title• Then scored to clinch 2004/05 title on 22.05.05 v Trabzonspor (1-0)• 24 UEFA club games, 6 goals to 2009/10, season; 13/3 in UCL

Marcio Ferreira ‘MERT’ NOBRE11

Former clubs: Paysandu SC, Paraná Clube, Kashiwa Reysol, Cruzeiro EC, Fenerbahçe SK


• Youth, Under-21 international, signed in June 2009 from second-tier Karsikaya• Started all 3 games at UEFA Under-19 finals in Ukraine in July 2009• 27 games, 1 goal in 2008/09 as Karsiyaka lost in promotion play-off final

RIDVAN Simsek7

Former clubs: Karsiyaka SK

MIDFIELDER 05.12.1980 TURKISH 176 CM / 75 KG

• 25 games, 1 goal, in 2008/09 title win in 1st season; 3/0 in UEFA Cup• Joined Sturm in 1997, senior debut in 2002, returned to Turkey in 2005• 95 games for Sturm, 15 goals; 82/9 for Gaziantepspor

EKREM Hayyan DAG17

Former clubs: SK Sturm Graz, Gaziantepspor


• Signed in summer 2000 after 18 months in top flight at Gaziantep• Championship winner 2003, 2009; Cup winner 2006, 2007, 2009• 28 caps; third place at 2003 Confederations Cup• All 6 UCL games, no goals in 2000/01, 2003/04, 2007/08• 50 UEFA club games, 2 goals

IBRAHIM Üzülmez19

Former clubs: Gonenspor, Karabukspor, Amasyaspor, Gaziantepspor


• Signed a 3-year contract with Besiktas JK on 01.09.09• Played for 12 clubs in Brazil from 1999 to 2004 when he joined Goiás• 75 league games, 18 goals for Goiás 2004/06; 154/24 for Santos FC 2006-08• Gazientepspor debut on 23.08.09; 34 league matches, 14 goals in 2008/09

Rodrigo Barbosa TABATA15

Former clubs: Paulista, São Bento, Santo André, Ferroviára, Inter de Limeira, Treze, Grêmio Serrano, Ceará, XV de Novembro,Campinense, América-RN, Goiás EC, Santos FC, Gazientepspor

FORWARD 17.01.1984 SLOVAK 185 CM / 85 KG

• Joined in January 2007; 9 goals in 21 club games to end of 2007/08• 15 league goals in 2007/08 for Manisaspor/Beşiktaş; 2nd in league lists• 15 goals in league, cup double 2008/09 (10 in league)• 4 UEFA Cup games, 1 goal• 34 caps

Filip HOLOSKO23

Former clubs: AS Trencin, FC Slovan Liberec, V Manisaspor


• Has been with the club since summer 2002 in the youth section• 25 games, 1 goal in 2008/09 championship win• Previous loans at Istanbulspor 2005, Sebatspor 2005/06, Samsunspor 2006/07• 13 UEFA club games, 1 goal• 3 caps; over 60 matches in age-limit national teams

SERDAR ÖZKAN21

Former clubs: Beşiktaş AS, Istanbulspor AS, A Sebatspor, Samsunspor, Beşiktaş AS



• 21 games in 2008/09 title win in first season with club• 3 UEFA Cup games, 1 goal in 2008/09 • Born at Aachen, Germany, played 5 seasons in Bundesliga2 for 3 clubs• Joined Manisaspor in summer 2004; 72 games, 5 goals, 2004-08• Only cap v Denmark on 18.02.04 as sub

Ügür INCEMAN25

Former clubs: Alemannia Aachen, FC St Pauli, SV Greuther Fürth, V Manisaspor


• Signed in June 2009; joined Inter in 1996, Serie A debut on loan at Bari in Aug 99• 221 Serie A games, 5 goals; 17/0 in Serie B; 8/0 with Everton• Born in Algeria, has Italian father, Guinean mother• First of 11 caps v Turkey on 20.11.02; in EURO 2004, Olympic squads• 4 UCL games for Roma in 2004/05; 6 in 2006/07; 4 in 2007/08 (no goals)

Matteo Gayano FERRARI27

Former clubs: FC Internazionale Milano, Genoa CFC, US Lecce, AS Bari, Parma FC, AS Roma, Everton FC, Genoa CFC


• Joined on 02.02.09, played 16 games in 2008/09 title win• Played 306 Bundesliga games, 12 goals, for HSV, Bremen, Schalke• 37 UEFA club games, one goal• 24 caps since debut v Kuwait on 09.05.02; 1 game at EURO 2004

Fabian ERNST28

Former clubs: Hannover 96, SV Hamburger, Werder Bremen, FC Schalke 04


• 21 games in 2008/09 league, cup wins after joining on 13.01.09 • Has 18-month contract after playing 259 games, 97 goals, for six Premier clubs• 10th season of senior club football• 6 caps, first capped aged 32

YUSUF Simcek29

Former clubs: Denizlispor, Fenerbahçe SK, Gaziantepspor, Ankaraspor, A Sebatspor, Denizlispor, Bursaspor


• Signed on 04.08.09 from third-tier Bozuyukspor on five-year contract• 17 league games, 2 goals for Bozuyukspor from senior debut on 07.09.08• Turkish Under-19 international from March 2009

Onur BAYRAMOGLU26

Former clubs: Bozuyukspor

MIDFIELDER 05.08.1985 SWEDISH/TURKISH 180 CM / 72 KG

• Born in Sweden, joined in January 2009; 2 games in 2008/09 title win• Played for Hammarby from youth to first team; 92 league games, 8 goals, 04-09• Capped for Turkey at Under-18 level, Sweden at Under-21 level

ERKAN Zengin77

Former clubs: Hammarby IF


• Joined in June 2009 from Ankaraspor• 40 league, cup games for Ankaraspor in only season in 2008/09 • Previously 94 league, cup games for Gençlerbirligi 2004-08

ERHAN Güven44

Former clubs: Hacettepe SK, Kayseri Erciyesspor, Gençlerbirligi SK, Ankaraspor AS


• Arrived in summer 2004 after 7 years, 135 games at Gaziantep• Can play across the back-four positions• All 6 UCL games, no goals in 2007/08; 31/3 in UEFA club games to 2009/10• First capped when at Gazientepspor in 2003; 31 caps

IBRAHIM TORAMAN58

Former clubs: Sivasspor, Gaziantepspor, MKE Ankaraspor, Gençlerbirligi SK, Gaziantepspor


• Elevated to first team squad by Jean Tigana, but yet to play a senior game• On loan with Tepecik for 13 third division games in 2008/09 season• Capped at Under-18, Under-19, Under-21 levels

KORCAN Celikay87

Former clubs: Istanbulspor, Beşiktaş AS, Tepecik BS


• Signed in summer 2007 after international debut at Ankaraspor• Won 1st cap v Brazil on 05.06.2007 at Dortmund; 6 caps• Played 110 games for Kocaelispor from 2002-06• 18 months at Anakaraspor; 52 club games; 30 for Beşiktaş 2007-09• 8 UEFA club games

HAKAN ARIKAN84

Former clubs: Kocaelipsor, Ankaraspor



Beşiktaş JK 34 21 8 5 60-30 71Sivasspor 34 19 9 6 54-28 66Trabzonspor 34 19 8 7 54-34 65Fenerbahçe SK 34 18 7 9 60-36 61Galatasaray AŞ 34 18 7 9 57-39 61Bursaspor 34 16 10 8 47-36 58Kayserispor 34 13 11 10 38-26 50Gaziantepspor 34 12 11 11 46-48 47İstanbul BB SK 34 12 6 16 37-46 42Ankaraspor AŞ 34 11 8 15 36-42 41Eskişehirspor 34 10 10 14 45-49 40Antalyaspor 34 10 10 14 34-42 40MKE Ankaragücü 34 11 6 17 36-47 39Gençlerbirligi SK 34 10 8 16 38-50 38Denizlispor 34 11 5 18 39-52 38Konyaspor 34 10 8 16 35-46 38Kocaelispor 34 8 5 21 47-73 29Hacettepe SK 34 5 7 22 24-63 22

Promoted: Diyarbakirspor, Vestel Manisaspor, KasimpasaRelegated: Konyaspor, Kocaelispor, Hacettepe SKTopscorer: Milan Baros (Galatasaray AS) 20Cup Final: Beşiktaş JK - Fenerbahçe SK 4-2Super Cup: Fenerbahçe SK - Beşiktaş JK 2-0

09.08.09 (A) Istanbul BB SK 24.01.10 (H)16.08.09 (H) Anatalyaspor 31.01.10 (A)23.08.09 (A) Genclerbirligi SK 07.02.10 (H)30.08.09 (H) Gazientepspor 14.02.10 (A)12.09.09 (A) Galatasaray AŞ 21.02.10 (H)20.09.09 (H) Kayserispor 28.02.10 (A)27.09.09 (A) Ankaraspor AS 07.03.10 (H)04.10.09 (H) Denizlispor 14.03.10 (A)18.10.09 (H) Kasimpasa SK 21.03.10 (A)25.10.09 (A) Eskisehirspor 28.03.10 (H)31.10.09 (H) MKE Ankaragucu 04.04.10 (A)08.11.09 (A) Trabzonspor 11.04.10 (H)22.11.09 (H) Fenerbahçe SK 18.04.10 (A)29.11.09 (A) Sivasspor 25.04.10 (H)05.12.09 (H) Diyarbakirspor 01.05.10 (A)13.12.09 (A) Manisaspor 08.05.10 (H)20.12.09 (H) Bursaspor 15.05.10 (A)


Chelsea FCUEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE | SEASON 2009/10 | GROUP D

CLUB HONOURS

National Championship (3)1955, 2005, 2006

National Cup (5)1970, 1997, 2000, 2007, 2009

National League Cup (4)1965, 1998, 2005, 2007

National Super Cup - Charity / Community Shield (5)1955, 2000, 2005, 2007, 2009

European Cup Winners’ Cup (2)1971, 1998

UEFA Super Cup (1)1998

Founded: 01.09.1905Address: Stamford Bridge

Fulham RoadGB-London SW6 1HSEngland

Telephone: +44 207 386 9373 Telefax: +44 207 381 4831 E-mail: [email protected]: www.chelseafc.com



(v Arsenal FC on 12.10.1935)


GENERAL INFORMATION

Most Appearances:Ron Harris - 795 (1962-80)

Most Goals:Bobby Tambling - 202 (1958-70)

STADIUM – STAMFORD BRIDGE

CHAIRMAN

Bruce BUCK

Date of Birth:13.02.1945 in New YorkDate of Election:04.02.2004

CLUB RECORDS

HEAD COACH – Carlo ANCELOTTI

Date of Birth: 10.06.1959 in ReggioloNationality: ItalianPlayer: Parma FC (1976-79) AS Roma (1979-87)

AC Milan (1987-92)283 appearances / 22 goals in Serie A26 internationals / 1 goal for ItalyEuropean Champion Clubs’ Cup Winner 1989, 1990UEFA Super Cup Winner 1989, 1990European / South American Cup Winner 1989, 1990Italian Championship Winner 1983, 1988, 1992Italian Cup Winner 1980, 1981, 1984, 1986 / Italian Super Cup Winner 1989

Coach: Italian FA (1993-95 / Assistant National Team Coach) AC Reggiana (1995-96)Parma FC (1996-98) Juventus (Feb 1999-2001) AC Milan (2001-09) Chelsea FC(since 01.06.2009) UEFA Champions League Winner 2003, 2007 UEFA Super Cup Winner 2003, 2007 Italian Cup Winner 2003 / Italian Championship Winner 2004Italian Super Cup Winner 2004 / FIFA World Club Cup Winner 2007English Super Cup Winner 2009 / UEFA Coach of the Year 2003

Chief Executive: Peter KenyonClub Secretary: David BarnardDirector of Communication: Simon GreenbergHead of Media: Steve AtkinsCaptain: John Terry

Members: 25,000 Season Ticket Holders

Supporters Clubs: 86 (65,000 Members)Other sports: None


• Left-back from Arsenal ‘School of Excellence’; signed on 31.08.06• Arsenal debut Nov 1999; 156 games, 8 goals; 84/2 in league for Chelsea• 2 league titles, 3 FA Cups including ‘double’ in 2002 for Gunners• Missed most of 2005/06 (injury); returned for UCL final, World Cup• 45 UCL games (1 goal v Dynamo Kyiv) for Arsenal; 27/0 for Chelsea 2006-09• 73 caps, no goals; 5 games at 2002, 2006 World Cups, 4 at EURO 2004

Ashley COLE3

Former clubs: Arsenal FC, Crystal Palace FC, Arsenal FC

MIDFIELDER 03.12.1982 GHANAIAN 178 CM / 84 KG

• Moved to Bastia in 2000; league debut on 30.09.00; joined OL in 2003• Signed in 2005 after 3 French league wins 2003-05; new contract to 2012• 102 Premier games, 11 goals; 51/8 in UCL career• 3rd at World U-17 Cup 1999; African Nations Cup runner-up 2001• 25 caps; 3 games at 2006 World Cup; father played for Ghana

Mickaël ESSIEN5

Former clubs: Liberty FC, SC Bastia, Olympique Lyonnais

GOALKEEPER 20.05.1982 CZECH 196 CM / 90 KG

• Joined in 2004; played 47 UCL games in past 5 seasons to total 59• Serious head injury v Reading on 14.10.06, returned 20.01.07• 12 UCL games for Sparta in 2001/02; won 2003 championship• Winner of UEFA’s Best Goalkeeper Award 2006/07• 150 league games for Chelsea; contract to 2013• 67 caps; all 3 at 2006 World Cup, EURO 2008, all 4 at EURO 2004

Petr CECH1

Former clubs: FK Victoria Plzen, FK Chmel Blsany, AC Sparta Praha, Stade Rennais FC

DEFENDER 22.02.1984 SERBIAN 188 CM / 83 KG

• Signed in January 2008 on 3½-year contract; in Reserves for rest of season• 26 club games, 2 goals in 2008/09; 4/2 in UCL (2 goals in 3-1 at Liverpool)• 55 games, 5 goals for both OFK (2003-06) and Lokomotiv (2006-08)• Silver medal at 2006 UEFA Under-21 finals; UEFA Team of Tournament in 2007• 1st senior cap on 08.06.05; 23 caps, 4 goals

Branislav IVANOVIC2

Former clubs: FC SREM Sremska Mitrovica, OFK Beograd, PFC Lokomotiv Moskva


• Joined Chelsea in 2004; played every minute of Porto’s 2003/04 UCL win• Won 4 leagues 2003-2006; UEFA Cup 2003; UEFA Best Defender 2004• 113 Premier League games, 7 goals for Chelsea• 1st of 53 caps v Albania (5-3) on 15.11.03; 6 games at 2006 World Cup• 4 games, in All Star XI at EURO 2004; 3 games at EURO 2008• 21 UCL games, no goals for Porto; 42/2 for Chelsea (4/0 last season)

RICARDO Alberto Silveira CARVALHO6

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



• Won FA Youth Cup with West Ham in 1999; 150 games for their seniors • West Ham Player of the Year for 2002/03 (captain)• Signed in August 2003; has won 2 Leagues, 2 League Cups, 1 FA Cup• 53 caps, 10 goals; 46 UCL games, 3 goals; 4/1 last season• 157 league games for Chelsea, 26 goals; 283/36 in career• Injured knee ligaments on 14.01.09 in FA Cup v Southend; ended his season

Joe COLE10

Former clubs: West Ham United FC

FORWARD 11.03.1978 IVORY COAST 189 CM / 91 KG

• Moved to France at 5, gave up football at 15 for a year; uncle played in Div 2• Joined Le Mans in 1998, scored 12 goals in 64 games in 4 seasons• 3rd in French goal charts with 17 in 2002/03; 3rd in 2003/04 with OM (18)• Joined Chelsea in July 2004; extended contract to 2012• French Footballer of the Year 2004• 134 Premier League games, 55 goals, 2004-09; 55/28 in UCL to 2009/10• 1st of 53 caps in 2002; 34 goals; 2 games at 2006 World Cup

Didier DROGBA11

Former clubs: Le Mans UC 72, EA Guingamp, Olympique de Marseille

MIDFIELDER 22.04.1987 NIGERIAN 184 CM / 85 KG

• Played for Plateau aged 15 in 2003, then moved briefly to South Africa• Joined Lyn in 2005, Chelsea competed with Man Utd for his signature• Signed in June 2006; played 2003 World Under-17 Championship • 130 Chelsea games, 2 goals 2006-09; 20/0 in UCL; FA Cup wins 2007, 2009• 2005 World U-20 Championship finalist; 14 senior caps from 17.08.05

Jon Mikel OBI12

Former clubs: Plateau United, Ajax Cape Town, SFK Lyn Oslo


• Signed in June 2001 from West Ham; 2005 Footballer of Year• 426 Chelsea games, 130 goals; 284/83 in Premier League to 2009/10• Winning goal in 2008/09 FA Cup final v Everton• 65 UCL games, 18 goals• 71 caps, 17 goals; 4 at EURO 2004 (3 goals), 5 at 2006 World Cup• Father 551 league games at West Ham 1967-84; Frank Jnr 148 1992-2001

Frank LAMPARD8

Former clubs: West Ham United FC, Swansea City FC, West Ham United FC


• Signed in 2006; 73 Premier games, 12 goals to start of 2009/10• League, Cup doubles with Bayern 2003, 2005, 2006; 1998 league with ‘Lautern• Runner-up in League, Cup, UCL with Leverkusen in 2002• Runner up in League, League Cup, UCL, EURO 2008 in 2008• Career total of 81 UCL games, 15 goals; 10/0 in 2008/09• 92 caps, 41 goals; German Footballer of Year 2002, 2003, 2005

Michael BALLACK13

Former clubs: FC Chemnitz, 1. FC Kaiserslautern, Bayer 04 Leverkusen, FC Bayern München


• Born at Cayenne, Guyana, league debut at Châteauroux in 1998• Team-mate of Drogba at Guingamp, Essien at Lyon (joined OL in 2003)• Signed 4-year contract in 2007 after 4 consecutive title wins; extended to 2013• Ligue 1 Player of Season 2006/07; 134 games for OL, 25 goals• 57/6 in 6 UCL campaigns; 10/0 last season; 53/8 in Premier league • 45 caps; played 2006 World Cup final; 2 games at EURO 2008

Florent MALOUDA15

Former clubs: LB Chateauroux, EA Guingamp, Olympique Lyonnais

MIDFIELDER 24.08.1982 PORTUGUESE 183 CM / 71 KG

• Born in Mbandaka (Congo); joined Boavista in 2001• Moved across city in summer 2003 to play under José Mourinho• 39 UCL games with Porto, no goals; 8/0 in 2003/04 win (unused in final)• 148 league games, 3 goals, 4 title wins at Porto; signed in May 2008• 48 Chelsea games, 2 goals, in 2008/09; 10/0 in UCL; FA Cup win 2009• 1st of 19 caps v Belgium on 02.06.07; UEFA All-Star Squad at EURO 2008

José BOSINGWA da Silva17

Former clubs: Fornos de Algodres, SC Freamunde, Boavista FC, FC Porto

MIDFIELDER 20.08.1983 RUSSIAN 178 CM / 72 KG

• Signed on 08.07.09 from CSKA on three-year contract• 139 games for CSKA, 15 goals, joined 22.08.01; 2005 UEFA Cup medal• Won Russian league in 2006, 2006; Cup in 2005, 2006, 2008• 1st of 31 caps in 2005 v Italy• Selected for UEFA’s EURO 2008 Team of the Tournament

Yuri ZHIRKOV18

Former clubs: Spartak Tambov, PFC CSKA Moscow

FORWARD 05.08.1985 IVORY COAST 184 CM / 77 KG

• Joined in May 2006; 15 Dutch league goals in 31 games in 2005/06• Scored 35 goals in 69 games for Feyenoord 2003-06• 90 Premier games, 20 goals, 2006-09; 30/2 (v Olympiacos, Cluj) in UCL • Declined Dutch nationality in 2006, opting for Ivory Coast• 18 caps; brother Bonaventure passed 50 at 2006 World Cup

Salomon KALOU21

Former clubs: ASEC Abidjan, Feyenoord, Excelsior, Feyenoord

MIDFIELDER 27.08.1977 BRAZILIAN/PORTUGUESE 174 CM / 73 KG

• Moved to Portugal in 1997, Porto 1999, Barcelona 2004, Chelsea 2008• Totals 71 UCL games, 13 goals; 35/7 for Porto 32/6 for Barça 4/0 for Chelsea• UEFA Cup winner 2003; UCL 2004, 2006; 3 leagues with Porto; 2 with Barça• 198 league games in Portugal, 47 goals; 113/13 in Spain; 24/3 in England• 56 caps; 6 games at EURO 2004; 3/1 at EURO 2008; 3/1 at 2006 World Cup

Anderson Luis de Souza ‘DECO’20

Former clubs: Nacional São Paulo, SC Corinthians, FC Alverca, SC Salgueiros, FC Porto, FC Barcelona


FORWARD 01.09.1989 ENGLISH 188 CM / 78 KG

• Signed on 03.07.09 from Manchester City on four-year contract• City Young Player of Year 2008/09; 4 goals in 26 games; 8 UEFA Cup games• City debut on 03.02.07 v Reading• Played for England at Under-17, Under-19, Under-20 levels• Part of England Under-21 squad

Daniel STURRIDGE23

Former clubs: Manchester City FC


• Debut as sub v Aston Villa in League Cup on 26.10.1998; contract to 2012• 412 Chelsea games, 35 goals; 2 Leagues, 2 League Cups, 2 FA Cups• Player of Year 2001; Players’ Player of Year 2005• 53 caps, 6 goals; 3 games at EURO 2004, 5 at 2006 World Cup• 61 UCL games, 6 goals (4 in 2004/05; 2 in 2008/09) 2003-09

John TERRY26

Former clubs: Chelsea FC, Nottingham Forest FC, Chelsea FC


• Signed in 2004, loaned to PSV 2004-07, returned in August 2007• Free-scoring defender; 20 in 103 games for Santos 2002-04• League winner with Santos in 2002, PSV in 2004/05, 2005/06, 2006/07• 26 UCL games for PSV, 4 goals; hit winner + own goal v Arsenal in 2006/07• 6 UCL games in 2007/08; goal at Rosenborg; 9/1 in 2008/09; goal v Liverpool• 2007 Copa América winner; 29 caps; FA Cup winner 2009

ALEX Rodrigo Días da Costa33

Former clubs: Santos FC, PSV Eindhoven

GOALKEEPER 04.01.1985 ENGLISH 193 CM / 82 KG

• Signed 4-year contract on 04.01.09 after 27 Premier games for Middlesbrough• Middlesbrough debut on 03.05.06 v Bolton; 22 Premier games 2008/09• 63 lower league games on loan for 5 clubs from 2003-07• England Under-20 international at 2003 FIFA World Cup

Ross TURNBULL22

Former clubs: Middlesbrough FC, Darlington FC, Barnsley FC, Bradford City AFC, Barnsley FC, Crewe Alexandra FC, Cardiff City FC, Middlesbrough FC


• 8 years with São Paulo 1993-2001; 1 season (1999) with At. Mineiro• Moved to Spain in 2002; 59 league games, 6 goals, in 2 seasons with Villarreal• Joined Barça in 2004; 71 league games before move to Chelsea in 2007• Scored winner in 2006 UCL final; converted penalty in 2008 shoot-out• 43 Premier League games, 5 goals in 2007-09; with 15/0 in UCL• 29 caps; 1 game (sub v Turkey) at 2002 World Cup

Juliano Haus BELLETTI35

Former clubs: Cruzeiro, São Paulo, Atlético Mineiro, São Paulo, Villarreal CF, FC Barcelona

FORWARD 14.03.1979 FRENCH 185 CM / 77 KG

• Signed during 2007/08 on 3½-year contract; 38/16 in league last season• 5 UCL games, no goals in 2007/08; had penalty saved in final shoot-out • 65/23 Arsenal; 20/4 Liverpool; 89/38 at Man City; 53/21 Bolton; 51/20 Chelsea• Career total of 47 UCL games, 9 goals; 2000 UCL medal at Real• 57 caps; 5 games in EURO 2000 win; 3 games at EURO 2008

Nicolas ANELKA39

Former clubs: Paris Saint-Germain FC, Arsenal FC, Real Madrid CF, Paris Saint-Germain FC, Liverpool FC, Manchester City FC, Fenerbahçe SK, Bolton Wanderers FC


• Joined club academy in 1999; progressed through youth and reserve teams• Senior debut v Everton on 13.05.07• Missed most of 2007-09 seasons due to knee surgery• England at U-18 and U-19 levels

Sam HUTCHINSON41

Former clubs: None

GOALKEEPER 21.10.1975 PORTUGUESE 188 CM / 86 KG

• Signed in 2006 as No. 3 keeper; reserve keeper at Porto 1997-2003• Extended contract to 2011 on 02.07.09• 25 Chelsea games, 3 in UCL, after injuries to Cech and Cudicini• Totals 15 UCL games; 1 in 2007/08, none in 2008/09• 170 Portuguese 1st Division games, 22 for Porto; former Under-21 international

Henrique HILÁRIO Alves Sampaio40

Former clubs: FC Porto, CF Estrela da Amadora, FC Porto, SC Varzim, FC Porto, A Académica de Coimbra, CD Nacional


• Joined the academy from Feyenoord aged 15, reserves aged 16• Introduced to the club by Frank Arnesen, arrived as a schoolboy• First team squad in 2009/10 for pre-season friendlies after first senior contract• Dutch U-17 & U-19 international; U-21 squad for 2009/10

Jeffrey van Homoet BRUMA43

Former clubs: Feyenoord


• Joined the academy from Lens on 01.07.07; professional contract 01.07.08• FA Youth Cup finalist 2008• Recovered from broken & dislocated ankle 2008/09• French U-17, U-18 international; U-19 squad for 2009/10

Gaël KAKUTA44

Former clubs: RC Lens



Manchester United FC 38 28 6 4 68-24 90Liverpool FC 38 25 11 2 77-27 86Chelsea FC 38 25 8 5 68-24 83Arsenal FC 38 20 12 6 68-37 72Everton FC 38 17 12 9 55-37 63Aston Villa FC 38 17 11 10 54-48 62Fulham FC 38 14 11 13 39-34 53Tottenham Hotspur FC 38 14 9 15 45-45 51West Ham United FC 38 14 9 15 42-45 51Manchester City FC 38 15 5 18 58-50 50Wigan Athletic FC 38 12 9 17 34-45 45Stoke City FC 38 12 9 17 38-55 45Bolton Wanderers FC 38 11 8 19 41-53 41Portsmouth FC 38 10 11 17 38-57 41Blackburn Rovers FC 38 10 11 17 40-60 41Sunderland AFC 38 9 9 20 34-54 36Hull City FC 38 8 11 19 39-64 35Newcastle United FC 38 7 13 18 40-59 34Middlesbrough FC 38 7 11 20 28-57 32West Bromwich Albion FC 38 8 8 22 36-67 32

Promoted: Wolverhampton Wanderers FC, Birmingham City FC, Burnley FCRelegated: Newcastle United FC, Middlesbrough FC, West Bromwich Albion FCTopscorer: Nicolas Anelka (Chelsea FC) 19Cup Final: Chelsea FC - Everton FC 2-1League Cup: Manchester United FC - Tottenham Hotspur FC 1-1

(United win 4-1 on penalties)Super Cup: Chelsea FC - Manchester United FC 2-2 (Chelsea FC win 4-1 on penalties)

15.08.09 (H) Hull City FC 09.01.10 (A)18.08.09 (A) Sunderland AFC 16.01.10 (H)23.08.09 (A) Fulham FC 28.12.09 (H)29.08.09 (H) Burnley FC 30.01.10 (A)12.09.09 (A) Stoke City FC 24.04.10 (H)20.09.09 (H) Tottenham Hotspur FC 17.04.10 (A)26.09.09 (A) Wigan Athletic FC 09.05.10 (H)04.10.09 (H) Liverpool FC 01.05.10 (A)17.10.09 (A) Aston Villa FC 27.03.10 (H)24.10.09 (H) Blackburn Rovers FC 20.03.10 (A)31.10.09 (A) Bolton Wanderers FC 10.04.10 (H)08.11.09 (H) Manchester United FC 03.04.10 (A)21.11.09 (H) Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 20.02.10 (A)29.11.09 (A) Arsenal FC 06.02.10 (H)05.12.09 (A) Manchester City FC 27.02.10 (H)12.12.09 (H) Everton FC 10.02.10 (A)16.12.09 (H) Portsmouth FC 06.03.10 (A)19.12.09 (A) West Ham United FC 13.03.10 (H)26.12.09 (A) Birmingham City FC 27.01.10 (H)


Club Atlético de MadridUEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE | SEASON 2009/10 | GROUP D

CLUB HONOURS

National Championship (9)1940, 1941, 1950, 1951, 1966, 1970, 1973,1977, 1996

National Cup (9)1960, 1961, 1965, 1972, 1976, 1985, 1991,1992, 1996


UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup (1)1962

UEFA Intertoto Cup (1)2007

European / South American Cup (1)1974

Founded: April 1903Address: Paseo Virgen del Puerto 67

ES-28005 MadridSpain

Telephone: +34 91 366 4707Telefax: +34 91 366 9811Website: www.clubatleticodemadrid.comE-mail: [email protected]


Ground Capacity: 54,851 (all seated)Floodlight: 1,600 luxRecord Attendance: 62,000

(v Valencia CF on 02.10.1966)


GENERAL INFORMATION

Most Appearances:Adelardo Rodríguez - 401 in 1st division(1959-76)

Most Goals:Adrián Escudero - 150 (1945-58)

STADIUM – ESTADIO VICENTE CALDERÓN

PRESIDENT

Enrique Cerezo

Date of Birth:27.02.1948 in MadridDate of Election:May 2003

CLUB RECORDS

HEAD COACH – Abel RESINO

Date of Birth: 02.02.1960 in Velada (Toledo)Nationality: SpanishPlayer: CD Toledo (1979-80) CD Ciempozuelos (1980-82)

Club Atlético de Madrid (B - 1982-86 / A - 86-95) Rayo Vallecano (1995-96)2 appearances for Spain (1991)264 appearances in La LigaSpanish Cup Winner 1991, 1992Trofeo Zamora / Goalkeeper of the Season (1991/92)

Coach: CF Ciudad de Murcia (2005-06) Levante UD (2006-07)CD Castellón (2008-09) Club Atlético de Madrid (since03.02.2009)

Chief Executive: Miguel Ángel GilGeneral Secretary: Clemente VillaverdeCommunication andMarketing Director: Emilio GutiérrezPress Officer: Enrique Ramón PellicerTeam Captain: Antonio López

Members: 48,515Supporters Clubs: 647Other sports: None


• Joined Valladolid in 2005; Div 1 debut on 12.12.2007 v Villarreal (2-0)• Conceded 1 goal in 1st 5 league games; 47 games (conceded 58) in 2 seasons• Missed 3 months last season due to knee injury; signed for Atlético in July• European Under-19 champion in 2007; 3 games at 2009 U-21 finals in Sweden

Sergio ASENJO Andrés1

Former clubs: Real Valladolid

DEFENDER 21.12.1984 SPANISH 184 CM / 70 KG

• Div 1 debut at 18 for home-province Murcia v Villarreal on 07.12.2003• 10 games in relegation campaign that season; 35 in Div 2 in 2004/05• Joined Atlético in 2005; 2 goals in 1st season; none since• 33 league games for Atlético; 25 (2 goals) on loan to Racing last season

Juan VALERA Espín2

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


• Born in Benidorm, came through Atlético youth teams• 1st-team debut with 20 Div 2 games in 2001/02 promotion run• Div 1 debut on loan to Osasuna (in Villarreal on 01.09.2002)• Returned in 2004; 144 league games since then; 19/2 last season; 6 in UCL• 1st of 16 caps in Serbia (0-0) on 30.03.2005

ANTONIO LÓPEZ Guerrero3

Former clubs: Club Atlético de Madrid, CA Osasuna


• Born in Argentina; moved to Spain in 2002; 170 Liga appearances• Debut in Majorca on 19.01.2003; joined Getafe in 2004• Joined Atlético in 2006 after 72 games, 13 goals (10 in 2005/06)• 79 games, 1 goal, in last 3 seasons; 29/0 last season; 3 in UCL• 1st of 11 caps for Spain (+ only goal) in 2-1 v Croatia on 06.06.2006

Mariano Andrés PERNÍA4

Former clubs: CA Independiente, Recreativo de Huelva, Getafe CF


• From youth teams; started 2007/08 with 12 Div 2B games in 2nd team• Liga ‘debut’ was 4-2 v Barça on 01.03.2008 at 17; 18/2 in 2 seasons• Captained European Under-17 champions in 2007• Played all 5 games, 1 goal v Ukraine; in UEFA’s Team of Tournament• 2 Under-21 caps; missed 2009 finals through injury

Ignacio CAMACHO Barnola6

Former clubs: None


FORWARD 19.05.1979 URUGUAYAN 174 CM / 74 KG

• Joined United in Jan 2002 after 37 goals in 80 Argentine league games• 10 goals in 63 league games; 3 in 23 in UCL; moved to Spain in August 2004• Liga top scorer, Europe’s Golden Shoe in 2004/05 with 25 in 38 games• Joined Atlético in 2007; 69/48 Liga games; 10/5 in UEFA Cup; 7/1 in UCL• Liga top scorer last season with 32 goals in 33 games• 48 caps; 1 game, 1 goal (in 3-3 v Senegal) at 2002 World Cup

Diego Martín FORLÁN Corazo7

Former clubs: CA Independiente, Manchester United FC, Villarreal CF


• Born in Pamplona; came through academy at hometown Osasuna• Liga debut was 3-0 defeat at Camp Nou on 24.10.2004, aged 18• Joined Atlético in 2007 after 68 league games, 9 goals• 14/1 in Osasuna’s run to semis in 2006/07 UEFA Cup• 71 league games, 6 goals, for Atlético; 7/0 in UEFA Cup; 8/1 in UCL• 20 Under-21 caps; 3 at 2009 finals in Sweden; in UEFA Team of Tournament

RAÚL GARCÍA Escudero8

Former clubs: CA Osasuna


• Started career at Real Madrid C; 95 games, 13 goals, in lower divisions• Made Liga debut on 29.10.2005 for 1st team v Betis; played 3 games that season• Joined Atlético in 2006; played 49 games, 2 goals, in 2 seasons• Loaned to Mallorca last season; scored 9 goals in 35 games• 18 caps for Spain’s Under-21s; 3 games at 2009 European finals

José Manuel JURADO Marín9

Former clubs: Real Madrid CF, RCD Mallorca

FORWARD 02.06.1988 ARGENTINIAN 172 CM / 74 KG

• World Under-20 champion in 2005, 2007; Olympic gold in 2008• Golden Ball, Golden Shoe (6 goals) at 2007 finals• 5 games, 2 goals (both in semi-final v Brazil) in China• Joined Atlético in 2006; 112 Liga games, 41 goals; 37/17 in 2008/09• European debut with 6 goals in 8 UEFA Cup games in 2007/08; 8/3 in UCL• 16 senior caps; playing 2010 World Cup qualifiers

Sergio Leonel ‘Kun’ AGÜERO10

Former clubs: CA Independiente

MIDFIELDER 02.01.1981 ARGENTINIAN 180 CM / 79 KG

• Moved to Barcelona in 2002 after 59 games, 18 goals, for Newell’s• Debut was away to Real Madrid on 02.09.2002• Moved to Madrid in 2005 after 111 league games, 26 goals• 107 league games, 30 goals, for Atlético; 33/6 last season• Joint club top scorer in 2008/09 UCL with 3 in 6 games• 29 caps; 5 at 2006 World Cup, 3 goals (2 v Serbs, 1 v Mexico)

Maximiliano Rubén ‘MAXI’ RODRÍGUEZ11

Former clubs: Newell’s Old Boys, RCD Espanyol


• Joined Porto B in 2000; 50 games at Nacional 2002-04• 24 games on loan to AEK in 2004/05; rejoined Porto in 2005• Totalled 123 league games in Portugal; 3 leagues, 1 Cup, 1 Super Cup at Porto • Joined Atlético in 2008; 34 league appearances last season• In UCL 4 games in 2005/06; 7 in 2006/07; 8 in 2007/08; 6 last season; no goals

PAULO ASSUNÇÃO da Silva12

Former clubs: SE Palmeiras, FC Porto, Nacional, AEK Athens FC, FC Porto


• Madrid-born, started career at Atlético youth teams• Joined Atlético B in 2005, played 5 games in 2nd Div B• Made Liga ‘debut’ on 22.12.2005 v Osasuna, conceded 2 goals• After 14 games with Atlético B in 2006/07, loaned to 2nd Div Nàstic• 28 games, conceded 33 goals in Tarragona; loaned to Recre in 2008, no games

ROBERTO Jiménez Gago13

Former clubs: Gimnàstic de Tarragona, RC Recreativo de Huelva


• Started at Cádiz B team in 1996; Joined Betis B team in 1997• 98 games in 2nd Div B; loaned to Recre in 2000; 36 games in 2nd Div• Back at Betis in 2001; Liga ‘debut’ on 23.09.2001 v Valladolid• 255 games, 19 goals, in 8 seasons at Betis; won 2004/05 Copa del Rey• 1st of 25 caps on 21.08.2002 v Hungary; 1 game at EURO 2004; 1 at EURO 2008

Juan Gutiérrez Moreno ‘JUANITO’16

Former clubs: Cádiz CF, Real Betis Balompié, RC Recreativo de Huelva


• Born in Saint-Pierre on Réunion island; came through HAC academy• Joined Liverpool in 2002 after 31 Ligue 1 games, 5 goals• 38 games in 2½ seasons; 3 games, 1 goal (v Olympiacos) in 2004/05 UCL win• 10 games, 1 goal, on loan to Blackburn; moved to Huelva in 2006• Signed in 2008 after 22 goals in 68 games; 30/5 last season• World Under-17 champion in 2001; top scorer: 9 goals including 2 hat-tricks

Florent SINAMA-PONGOLLE14

Former clubs: Le Havre AC, Liverpool FC, Blackburn Rovers FC, Recreativo de Huelva

DEFENDER 24.03.1978 CZECH 185 CM / 76 KG

• Joined Hamburg in 2000 after 100 league games for Sigma• Left for Italy in summer 2004 after 105 Bundesliga games• Joined Atlético in 2008 after 122 Serie A games; 27 in 2007/08• 33 Liga, 5 UCL games last season• 38 European games, no goals; 13 in run to 2007/08 UEFA Cup semis• 1st of 72 caps on 28.02.01 v FYR Macedonia; 3 at EURO 2008

Tomas UJFALUSI17

Former clubs: SK Sigma Olomouc, Hamburger SV, ACF Fiorentina



• Joined Sevilla youth teams at 10; 1st Div debut on 30.01.2000• Played 84 Liga games, 21 goals, for Sevilla; joined Arsenal in 2003• 59 Premier games, 16 goals; won 2004 league title, 2005 FA Cup• Loaned to Madrid in 2006; 6 goals in 30 games; won 2007 league title• Signed for Atlético in 2007; no goals in 26 games that season• Loaned to Benfica last season; 4 goals in 24 games; 21 caps for Spain

José Antonio REYES Calderón19

Former clubs: Sevilla FC, Arsenal FC, Real Madrid CF, SL Benfica

FORWARD 31.10.1979 PORTUGUESE 171 CM / 64 KG

• 3 seasons as teenager in Sporting’s first team; joined Barça in 1999• Joined Eagles in 2001 after 2 seasons, 46 games, at Barça• 76 goals in 172 league games for Benfica; 7 in 18 in Europe• At Atlético in 2007; 63 Liga games, 14 goals, for club; 7/3 in UEFA Cup; 6/2 in UCL• 71 caps; all 7 games at 2006 World Cup; 3 (135 mins) at EURO 2004• 2 games (253 minutes) at EURO 2008

SIMÃO Pedro Fonseca Sabrosa20

Former clubs: Sporting Clube de Portugal, FC Barcelona, SL Benfica

DEFENDER 30.01.1979 COLOMBIAN 180 CM / 76 KG

• Born in Turbo; 117 games in 4 years with Independiente• Joined Boca in 2003; beat AC Milan to take Europe/S. America Cup• Signed by Atlético in 2004; 149 league games in 5 seasons• Started season with record of no goals in 306 appearances• European debut with 6 UEFA Cup games in 2007/08; 6 in UCL• 1st of 37 caps on 10.09.2003 v Bolivia

Luís Amaranto PEREA21

Former clubs: Independiente Medellín, CA Boca Juniors


• Came through youth teams at home-province club Albacete• 1st of 37 Div 1 games for club was 0-2 v Osasuna on 30.08.2003• Joined Atlético in 2004; 149 league games in last 5 seasons• European debut with 7 UEFA Cup games in 2007/08; 4 in UCL• 1st of 23 caps was 1-0 v England in Madrid on 27.11.2004

PABLO Ibáñez Tébar22

Former clubs: Albacete Balompié


• Came through youth teams; joined Atlético B in 2007/08• Played 44 league games in 2nd Div B before joining 1st team last season• Made Liga debut on 26.10.2008 v Villarreal (4-4); played 3 games• UCL debut with full 90 mins in 1-1 at home to Liverpool

Álvaro DOMÍNGUEZ Soto18

Former clubs: None

DEFENDER 17.06.1991 URUGUAYAN 187 CM / 81 KG

• Grandson of former Uruguayan international José Sasía• Came through Defensor’s youth teams; joined their 1st team last season• Played 8 league games in Uruguay; signed for Atlético this summer• Under-20 international

Leandro Daniel CABRERA Sasía24

Former clubs: Defensor Sporting


• Joined Atlético’s youth teams in 2003• Made it into Atlético B in 2007• European Under-17 champion in 2007; finalist at 2007 Under-17 World Cup

David DE GEA43

Former clubs: None

FORWARD 27.12.1991 SPANISH 177 CM / 72 KG

• Joined Atlético’s youth teams in 2005; yet to play for the senior side• Was part of the 1st team’s pre-season training• All 5 games, 2 goals in run to European Under-17 title in 2008• 3 caps for the Spanish Under-19s

Sergio Gontán Gallardo ‘KEKO’49

Former clubs: None


• Joined Vitória in 2004 after 3 years at Recife (2 in Div 2)• Went to Japan in 2005; back to Brazil after 29 games, 8 goals• Played 35 league games, hit 3 goals, for Santos• Joined Atlético in 2007; 23 Liga games in 2007/08 + 9 in UEFA Cup• On loan at Mallorca last season; 5 goals in 32 league games

CLÉBER SANTANA Loureiro23

Former clubs: Sport Recife, Vitória Bahía, Kashiwa Reysol, CR Santos, RCD Mallorca



FC Barcelona 38 27 6 5 105-35 87Real Madrid CF 38 25 3 10 83-52 78Sevilla FC 38 21 7 10 54-39 70Club Atlético de Madrid 38 20 7 11 80-57 67Villarreal CF 38 18 11 9 61-54 65Valencia CF 38 18 8 12 68-54 62RC Deportivo La Coruña 38 16 10 12 48-47 58Málaga CF 38 15 10 13 55-59 55RCD Mallorca 38 14 9 15 53-60 51RCD Espanyol 38 12 11 15 46-49 47UD Almeria 38 13 7 18 45-61 46Real Racing Club Santander 38 12 10 16 49-48 46Athletic Club Bilbao 38 12 8 18 47-62 44Sporting Gijón 38 14 1 23 47-79 43CA Osasuna 38 10 13 15 41-47 43Real Valladolid CF 38 12 7 19 46-58 43Sporting Gijon 38 14 1 23 47-79 43Getafe CF 38 10 12 16 50-56 42Real Betis Balompié 38 10 12 16 51-58 42CD Numancia 38 10 5 23 38-69 35RC Recreativo de Huelva 38 8 9 21 34-57 33

Promoted: CD Tenerife, Real Zaragoza, Xerez CFRelegated: Real Betis Balompié, CD Numancia, RC Recreativo de HuelvaTopscorer: Diego Forlan (Club Atlético de Madrid) 32Cup Final: FC Barcelona - Athletic Club Bilbao 4-1Super Cup: FC Barcelona - Athletic Club Bilbao 2-1 / 3-0

30.08.09 (A) Málaga CF 31.01.10 (H)12.09.09 (H) Real Racing Club 07.02.10 (A)20.09.09 (A) FC Barcelona 14.02.10 (H)23.09.09 (H) UD Almeria 21.02.10 (A)27.09.09 (A) Valencia CF 28.02.10 (H)04.10.09 (H) Real Zaragoza 07.03 10 (A)18.10.09 (A) CA Osasuna 14.03.10 (H)25.10.09 (H) RCD Mallorca 21.03.10 (A)31.10.09 (A) Athletic Club Bilbao 24.03.10 (H)08.11.09 (H) Real Madrid CF 28.03.10 (A)22.11.09 (A) RC Deportivo La Coruña 04.04.10 (H)29.11.09 (H) RCD Espanyol 11.04.10 (A)05.12.09 (A) CD Xerez 14.04.10 (H)13.12.09 (H) Villarreal CF 18.04.10 (A)20.12.09 (A) CD Tenerife 25.04.10 (H)03.01.10 (H) Sevilla FC 02.05.10 (A)10.01.10 (A) Real Valladolid CF 05.05.10 (H)17.01.10 (H) Sporting Gijón 09.05.10 (A)24.01.10 (A) Getafe CF 16.05.10 (H)


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