The UEFA EURO 2024 tournament in Germany will feature a significant representation of players of African descent. This inclusion highlights the diversity and talent within European football, as these players bring their unique backgrounds and skills to the international stage.
Players of African Descent in UEFA EURO 2024
France
The French national team boasts a strong contingent of players with African heritage, reflecting the country’s rich diversity. The following players will be representing France:
- Brice Samba (🇨🇩 DR Congo)
- Ferland Mendy (🇸🇳 Senegal, 🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau)
- Dayot Upamecano (🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau)
- Jules Koundé (🇧🇯 Benin)
- William Saliba (🇨🇲 Cameroon)
- Ibrahima Konaté (🇲🇱 Mali)
- Eduardo Camavinga (🇨🇩 DR Congo)
- Aurélien Tchouameni (🇨🇲 Cameroon)
- N’Golo Kanté (🇲🇱 Mali)
- Youssouf Fofana (🇲🇱 Mali)
- Kylian Mbappé (🇨🇲 Cameroon, 🇩🇿 Algeria)
- Ousmane Dembélé (🇲🇷 Mauritania, 🇲🇱 Mali)
- Randal Kolo Muani (🇨🇩 DR Congo)
- Bradley Barcola (🇹🇬 Togo)
Belgium
Belgium’s squad also includes a notable number of players with African roots, showcasing the country’s multiculturalism:
- Romelu Lukaku (🇨🇩 DR Congo)
- Jérémy Doku (🇬🇭 Ghana)
- Loïs Openda (🇲🇦 Morocco, 🇨🇩 DR Congo)
- Johan Bakayoko (🇷🇼 Rwanda, 🇮🇪 Ireland)
- Dodi Lukebakio (🇨🇩 DR Congo)
- Amadou Onana (🇸🇳 Senegal, 🇨🇲 Cameroon)
- Orel Mangala (🇨🇩 DR Congo)
- Youri Tielemans (🇨🇩 DR Congo)
- Aster Jan Vranckx (🇨🇩 DR Congo)
Switzerland
Switzerland’s national team includes several players of African descent, reflecting the nation’s diverse population:
- Yvon Nganoma (🇨🇲 Cameroon)
- Manuel Akanji (🇳🇬 Nigeria)
- Denis Zakaria (🇨🇩 DR Congo, 🇸🇸 South Sudan)
- Breel Embolo (🇨🇲 Cameroon)
- Noah Okafor (🇳🇬 Nigeria)
- Kwadwo Antwi Duah (🇬🇭 Ghana)
- Dan Ndoye (🇸🇳 Senegal)
- Mohamed Amdouni (🇹🇳 Tunisia)
England
England’s team features a number of players with African heritage, highlighting the country’s diverse talent pool:
- Bukayo Saka (🇳🇬 Nigeria)
- Kobbie Mainoo (🇬🇭 Ghana)
- Eberechi Eze (🇳🇬 Nigeria)
- Marc Guéhi (🇨🇮 Ivory Coast)
- Ezri Konsa (🇨🇩 DR Congo)
- Joe Gomez (🇬🇲 Gambia)
Germany
Germany’s squad includes players of African descent, showcasing the integration of diverse backgrounds into the national team:
- Antonio Rüdiger (🇸🇱 Sierra Leone)
- Jamal Musiala (🇳🇬 Nigeria)
- Jonathan Tah (🇨🇮 Ivory Coast)
- Benjamin Henrichs (🇬🇭 Ghana)
- Leroy Sané (🇸🇳 Senegal)
Netherlands
The Netherlands has a strong representation of players with African heritage, reflecting the country’s colonial history and diverse population:
- Memphis Depay (🇬🇭 Ghana)
- Jeremie Frimpong (🇬🇭 Ghana)
- Brian Brobbey (🇬🇭 Ghana)
- Cody Gakpo (🇹🇬 Togo, 🇬🇭 Ghana)
Portugal
Portugal’s team includes players of African descent, showcasing the country’s historical connections to Africa:
- Nélson Semedo (🇨🇻 Cape Verde)
- Danilo Pereira (🇬🇳 Guinea)
- Nuno Mendes (🇦🇴 Angola)
- Rafael Leão (🇦🇴 Angola, 🇸🇹 São Tomé and Príncipe)
Italy
Italy features players with African heritage, reflecting the country’s evolving demographic landscape:
- Michael Folorunsho (🇳🇬 Nigeria)
- Stephan El Shaarawy (🇪🇬 Egypt)
Spain
Spain’s squad includes young talents of African descent, highlighting the country’s growing diversity:
- Lamine Yamal (🇲🇦 Morocco)
- Nico Williams (🇬🇭 Ghana)
Denmark
Denmark’s national team includes players with African roots, reflecting the country’s multiculturalism:
- Yussuf Poulsen (🇹🇿 Tanzania)
- Alexander Bah (🇬🇲 Gambia)
Austria
Austria’s team includes players of African descent, showcasing the country’s diverse talent pool:
- Kevin Danso (🇬🇭 Ghana)
- Phillipp Mwene (🇰🇪 Kenya)
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The inclusion of 58 players of African descent in the UEFA EURO 2024 tournament underscores the significant impact of African heritage on European football. These players not only bring diverse cultural backgrounds to their teams but also exemplify the unity and global nature of the sport.
