Slovenia Team Squad, Schedule, Fixtures for UEFA Euro 2024
As UEFA Euro 2024 approaches, Slovenia is gearing up to make a significant impact. After a solid qualification campaign, where they finished second in their group, Slovenia has assembled a promising squad led by the experienced Jan Oblak. This article will provide a detailed overview of Slovenia’s team squad, including key players, coaching staff, their schedule for Euro 2024, and a look at their historical performance in the European Championships.
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Slovenia Team Squad, Player List, Probable Playing 11 for Euro 2024
Slovenia’s squad for UEFA Euro 2024 combines seasoned internationals with emerging talents, creating a blend that hopes to challenge Europe’s footballing elite. The squad’s backbone includes players from some of the top leagues across Europe.
Player List
- Goalkeepers: Jan Oblak (Atlético Madrid, Spain), Vid Belec (APOEL, Cyprus), Igor Vekić (Vejle, Denmark)
- Defenders: Žan Karničnik (Celje, Slovenia), Jure Balkovec (Alanyaspor, Turkey), Miha Blažič (Lech Poznań, Poland), Jaka Bijol (Udinese, Italy), Erik Janža (Górnik Zabrze, Poland), Petar Stojanović (Sampdoria, Italy), Vanja Drkušić (Sochi, Russia), David Brekalo (Orlando City SC, USA)
- Midfielders: Jon Gorenc Stanković (Sturm Graz, Austria), Benjamin Verbič (Panathinaikos, Greece), Sandi Lovrić (Udinese, Italy), Timi Max Elšnik (Olimpija Ljubljana, Slovenia), Jasmin Kurtić (Südtirol, Italy), Tomi Horvat (Sturm Graz, Austria), Adam Gnezda Čerin (Panathinaikos, Greece)
- Forwards: Andraž Šporar (Panathinaikos, Greece), Benjamin Šeško (RB Leipzig, Germany), Jan Mlakar (Pisa, Italy), Žan Vipotnik (Bordeaux, France), Žan Celar (Lugano, Switzerland), Nino Žugelj (Bodø/Glimt, Norway)
Who is the Captain of the Slovenia Football Team?
The captain of the Slovenia football team is Jan Oblak, the highly respected goalkeeper playing for Atlético Madrid. Known for his outstanding reflexes and leadership qualities, Oblak’s presence is crucial for Slovenia’s defence.
Slovenia Coaching Staff & Head Coach
The Slovenia national team is led by Matjaž Kek, born on 9 September 1961. He is a former professional football player and a seasoned manager, currently serving as the manager of the Slovenia national team. His deep understanding of the game and previous playing experience provides him with unique insights that are invaluable for team strategy and player development.
Slovenia Team Schedule, Fixtures for UEFA Euro 2024
Slovenia has a challenging schedule at UEFA Euro 2024, starting with these fixtures:
| Date | Match | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 16 June | Slovenia vs Denmark | Stuttgart, Germany |
| 20 June | Slovenia vs Serbia | Munich, Germany |
| 25 June | England vs Slovenia | Cologne, Germany |
Slovenia’s Record at UEFA Euro Championships
Historically, Slovenia’s appearances at the UEFA European Championships have been limited. Their best performance in recent times was a group stage appearance during the Belgium-Netherlands Euro 2000. Since then, their journey has been marked by a struggle in qualifications, although recent performances have shown promise with a strong qualification campaign for Euro 2024.
| Year | Performance | Stage Reached |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 to 1992 | Part of Yugoslavia | – |
| England 1996 | Did not qualify | – |
| Belgium-Netherlands 2000 | Group stage | Group stage |
| Portugal 2004 | Did not qualify | – |
| Austria-Switzerland 2008 | Did not qualify | – |
| Poland-Ukraine 2012 | Did not qualify | – |
| France 2016 | Did not qualify | – |
| Europe 2020 | Did not qualify | – |
| Germany 2024 | Qualified | To be played |
As Slovenia heads into Euro 2024, they will be keen to make their mark and advance further than they have in previous tournaments, supported by a robust squad and strategic coaching.
