Uruguay A' national football team
Association | Asociación Uruguaya de Fútbol (AUF) | ||
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Confederation | CONMEBOL (South America) | ||
Head coach | Diego Pérez | ||
Captain | Gian Franco Allala | ||
Most caps | 16 players (1) | ||
Top scorer | N/A | ||
Home stadium | Estadio Centenario | ||
FIFA code | URU | ||
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First international | |||
![]() ![]() (San José, Costa Rica; 31 May 2024) | |||
Biggest win | |||
N/A | |||
Biggest defeat | |||
N/A |
The Uruguay A' national football team is the local national football team of Uruguay and is open only to domestic league players. It is administered by the Uruguayan Football Association, the governing body for football in Uruguay.
History
[edit]In April 2024, Jorge Giordano, director of national teams, announced the creation of Uruguay A' football team.[1] On 4 May 2024, it was confirmed that the newly formed national team would play their first match on 31 May against Costa Rica.[2] On 15 May, Uruguayan Football Association announced that there will be no permanent coaching staff for the team.[3] Diego Pérez was confirmed as the manager for match against Costa Rica on the same day.[4] Uruguay A' played their first match on 31 May 2024 against Costa Rica, which ended in a goalless draw.[5]
Results and fixtures
[edit]The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.
Win Draw Loss Fixture
2024
[edit]31 May 2024 Friendly | Costa Rica ![]() | 0–0 | ![]() | San José, Costa Rica |
20:00 UTC−6 | Report | Stadium: Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica Referee: Oscar Barrera (El Salvador) |
1 Sep 2024 Friendly | Guatemala ![]() | v | ![]() | Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States |
Stadium: Chase Stadium |
Coaching staff
[edit]Current personnel
[edit]- As of 16 May 2024[6]
Position | Name |
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Head coach | ![]() |
Assistant coach | ![]() |
Goalkeeping coach | ![]() |
Physical trainer | ![]() |
Players
[edit]Current squad
[edit]The following 22 players were called up to the squad for a friendly match against Guatemala on 1 September 2024.[7]
Caps and goals correct as of 31 May 2024, after the match against Costa Rica.
Recent call-ups
[edit]The following players have also been called up to the Uruguay squad in the past twelve months.
Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club | Latest call-up |
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GK | Randall Rodríguez | 29 November 2003 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
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GK | Federico Bonilla | 12 July 2005 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Gian Franco Allala (captain) | 17 January 1997 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Mauro Brasil | 27 April 1999 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Juan Rodríguez | 30 May 2005 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Andrew Teuten | 20 July 1998 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Nahuel Furtado | 20 March 1998 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
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MF | Agustín Amado | 6 February 2001 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
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MF | Facundo Bernal | 21 August 2003 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
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MF | Francisco Ginella | 21 January 1999 | 1 | 0 | Unattached | v. ![]() |
MF | Rodrigo Chagas | 20 August 2003 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
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MF | Ignacio Sosa | 31 August 2003 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
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FW | Nahuel Acosta | 11 May 1999 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
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FW | Bruno Damiani | 18 April 2002 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
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FW | Walter Domínguez | 13 June 1999 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
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FW | Emiliano Gómez | 18 September 2001 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
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FW | Leandro Suhr | 24 September 1997 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
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FW | José Neris | 13 March 2000 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
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See also
[edit]- Uruguay national football team
- Uruguay national under-23 football team
- Uruguay national under-20 football team
- Uruguay national under-17 football team
References
[edit]- ^ "Jorge Giordano explicó su idea de conformar una selección local". 17 April 2024. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
- ^ "Se confirmó amistoso entre selección uruguaya del medio local y Costa Rica a fines de mayo". 4 May 2024. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
- ^ "Selección del Medio Local". 15 May 2024. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
- ^ "Jorge Giordano: los convocados para la Copa América, la Selección del medio local y el futuro entrenador de la Sub 20". 17 May 2024. Retrieved 22 May 2024.
- ^ "Amistoso: la selección uruguaya del medio local empató sin goles ante Costa Rica". 31 May 2024. Retrieved 1 June 2024.
- ^ "AUF confirmó el cuerpo técnico de la selección del medio local que enfrentará a Costa Rica". 16 May 2024. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
- ^ "Selección local para jugar con Guatemala: 22 citados, con Schiappacasse y De Amores" (in Spanish). 16 August 2024. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
External links
[edit]- Official website (in Spanish)