European Team Championship: Spain’s Chosen Players Revealed
August 11, 2023 | 11:47
One of the highly anticipated events on the calendar has finally arrived. The European Team Championship is set to take place in Germany from August 18 to 27, and the Spanish team, led by Max Caldas, has announced the 18 players who will represent their country in Mönchengladbach.
Months of relentless training and dedication have led to this moment, showcasing the remarkable growth of the Spanish team in all aspects of the game. Their impressive performance in the FIH Proleague, securing victories against formidable opponents like Australia, Argentina, and England, along with their recent triumph in the centenary tournament against powerhouse teams from the Netherlands, England, and India, have solidified their position as a force to be reckoned with.
With these achievements and many more, it is evident that there are numerous reasons to believe in this team. Over the past year, they have demonstrated their readiness to make a significant impact in EuroHockey2023 and, perhaps, even secure a direct qualification for the Olympic Games in Paris 2024, a privilege reserved for the tournament champions.
Spanish fans can catch all the action of the matches on teleport and the digital platform RTVE Play.
Schedule of Spain’s Group Stage Matches (Men’s Category)
- August 20, 10:15 a.m. – Spain vs Austria
- August 21, 8:30 p.m. – Belgium vs Spain
- August 23, 12:15 p.m. – England vs Spain
The Chosen Ones
Coach Max Caldas faced a challenging task in selecting the players who will proudly don the Spanish jersey in Germany. The 18 chosen players are as follows:
- Louis Shoes
- Adrian Rafi
- Xavi Gispert
- Nacho Rodriguez
- Alex Alonso
- Jordi Bonastre
- Pau Cunill
- Marc Recasens
- Marc Miralles
- Quique Gonzalez
- Rafael Villalonga
- Gerard Clapes
- Pepe Cunill
- Borja Lacalle
- Alvaro Iglesias
- Joaquin Menini
- Marc Reyne
- Jose Basterra
For more information about the European Team Championship, visit their official website.