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English leagues have the most players in representation at the 2018 FIFA World Cup. With a staggering 124 players, English leagues have representation across 26 countries that have qualified for the World Cup. The only countries without a player who plays his club football in England are Costa Rica, Iran, Panama, Russia, Saudi Arabia and Uruguay. 11 players in the Belgium squad play their club football in England. This besides all 23 of England’s squad members coming from the Premier League.
Behind England are Spain with 81 players headed for the World Cup and Germany with 67. Italy have fourth most, 58 players, despite not qualifying for the World Cup. Quite interestingly, Saudi Arabian leagues will be represented by 30 players in Russia – including 20 from the Saudi Arabian national team.
Source: Indianexpress.com
English leagues have the most players in representation at the 2018 FIFA World Cup. With a staggering 124 players, English leagues have representation across 26 countries that have qualified for the World Cup. The only countries without a player who plays his club football in England are Costa Rica, Iran, Panama, Russia, Saudi Arabia and Uruguay. 11 players in the Belgium squad play their club football in England. This besides all 23 of England’s squad members coming from the Premier League.
Behind England are Spain with 81 players headed for the World Cup and Germany with 67. Italy have fourth most, 58 players, despite not qualifying for the World Cup. Quite interestingly, Saudi Arabian leagues will be represented by 30 players in Russia – including 20 from the Saudi Arabian national team.
Source: Indianexpress.com