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AC UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE | 2009/10 | GROUP C

Founded: 16.12.1899 Telephone: ++39 02 622 81 Address: Via F. Turati 3 Telefax: ++39 02 659 8876 IT-20121 Milano E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.acmilan.com

CLUB HONOURS National Championship (17) European Cup Winners’ Cup (2) 1901, 1906, 1907, 1951, 1955, 1957, 1959, 1968, 1973 1962, 1968, 1979, 1988, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1999, 2004 UEFA (5) 1989, 1990, 1994, 2003, 2007 National Cup (5) 1967, 1972, 1973, 1977, 2003 European / South American Cup (3) 1969, 1989, 1990 National Super Cup (5) 1988, 1992, 1993, 1994, 2005 FIFA World Club Cup (1) 2007 European Champion Clubs’ Cup / UEFA Champions League (7) 1963, 1969, 1989, 1990, 1994, 2003, 2007 AC Milan UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE | SEASON 2009/10 | GROUP C

GENERAL INFORMATION Managing Director: Supporters Clubs: 998 Sports Director: Ariedo Braida (9 million supporters) Organisational Director: Umberto Gandini Other sports: None Team Manager: Vittorio Mentana Officer: Riccardo Coli Team Captain:

PRESIDENT CLUB RECORDS Silvio BERLUSCONI Most Appearances: - 902 (648 in ) Date of Birth: 29.09.1936 in Milan Most Goals: Gunnar Nordahl - Date of Election: 221 in 268 matches (210 / 257 in Serie A) February 1986

STADIUM – GIUSEPPE MEAZZA Ground Capacity: 80,018 (all-seated) Floodlight: 1,500 lux Attendance: 82,798 (2-1 v Juventus on 15.10.1995) Size of Pitch: 105 m x 68 m

HEAD COACH – LEONARDO Nascimento de Araújo Date of Birth: 05.09.1969 in Rio de Janeiro Nationality: Brazilian Player: CR Flamengo (1987-90) São Paulo FC (19909-91) CF (1991-93) São Paulo FC (1993-94) (1994-96) Saint-Germain FC (1996-97) AC Milan (1997-2001) São Paulo FC (2001-02) CR Flamengo (2000) AC Milan (2002-03) 60 appearances (18 goals) for (1990-2001) 23 appearances and 5 goals in UEFA Club Competitions FIFA Winner 1994 Copa América Winner 1997 FIFA Confederations Cup Winner 1997 Brazilian Championship Winner 1987, 1991 Brazilian Cup Winner 1990 South American Super Cup Winner 1993 European/South American Cup Winner 1996 Italian Championship Winner 1999 Italian Cup Winner 2003 Coach: AC Milan (since 01.06.2009) 1 Nelson de Jesus Silva DIDA GOALKEEPER 07.10.1973 BRAZILIAN 195 CM / 85 KG Former clubs: EC Vitoria, Cruzeiro EC, SC Corinthians, FC Lugano • Signed by Milan in 1998 but loaned to Lugano, Corinthians • Serie A debut in defeat at Parma on 01.11.2000; 183 league games • 3 saves (from Trezeguet, Zalayeta, Montero) in shoot-out at 2003 UCL final • Saved from Riise in 2005 final shoot-out; 67 UCL games for Milan 2000-09 • Won Brazilian (1999), Italian (2004) titles; UCL (2003, 07), UEFA Super Cup (2003) • Reserve at 1998, 2002 World Cups; 1st-choice in 2006: 5 games (442 mins)

4 Kakhaber ‘Kakha’ KALADZE DEFENDER 27.02.1978 GEORGIAN 186 CM / 76 KG Former clubs: FC Dinamo , FC Dynamo • Won league, cup ‘double’ in all 4 seasons at Tbilisi: 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997 • Moved to Kiev in Jan 1998; won league in all 4 seasons (plus 3 Cups) • Joined Milan in Jan 2001; 188 Serie A games, 12 goals since then • Italian League, Cup winner; 2 UCL (2003, 2007); on bench in 2005, sub in 2007 • 68 UCL games (3 goals) in 8 seasons; had penalty saved in 2003 final shoot-out • 1st of 65 caps v (2-0) in on 27.03.1996

5 Oguchi ONYEWU DEFENDER 13.05.1982 AMERICAN 195 CM / 91 KG Former clubs: FC , RAAL La Louvière, R.Standard de Liège, Newcastle United FC • Moved to Europe from in 2002 to join Div 2 Metz; 3 games • Loaned to La Louvière; debut on 24.03.2003 v Benfica (1-1); 8 UCUP games • Moved to Liège in 2004; played 74 games in 2½ seasons for Standard • Joined Newcastle in Jan 2007; played 11 games • Returned to Standard; 65 games/5 goals in 2 seasons; joined Milan in 2009 • 1st of 47 caps on 13.10.2004 v Panama; 3 games in in 2006 7 Alexandre Rodrigues Da Silva ‘PATO’ FORWARD 02.09.1989 BRAZILIAN 179 CM / 71 KG Former clubs: • Started in ; scored in 1st Div debut on 26.11.2006 v Palmeiras (4-1) at 17 • After that single match, he played 9 games/5 goals in 2007 • Signed in 2007/08; 18 games/9 goals; Serie A debut on 13.01.2008 v Napoli • 2 UCL games that season; Euro debut on 20.02.2008 v Arsenal (0-0) • Played 36 games/15 goals last season • 1st of 8 caps on 26.03.2008 v ; scored 1 goal

8 Gennaro Ivan GATTUSO 09.01.1978 ITALIAN 177 CM / 77 KG Former clubs: AC Perugia, Rangers FC, Salernitana Sport • Started at Perugia in 1995: 10 games in Serie A, B; at Rangers, 1997-98 • Back in Nov 1998, joined in summer 1999; 276 Serie A games, 7 goals, for Milan • Won League in , Italy; 2 UCL titles (2003, 2007); 3 finals • 1 goal (v Sparta Praha 2003/04) in 73 UCL games in past 8 seasons • Euro debut in 1997 UEFA Cup for Rangers v Strasbourg, scored in 2nd leg defeat • UEFA U-21 champion in 2000; world champion in 2006; 6 games (552 mins) AC Milan UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE | SEASON 2009/10 | GROUP C

9 FORWARD 09.08.1973 ITALIAN 181 CM / 74 KG Former clubs: Piacenza FC, US Leffe, FC Hellas-Verona, Piacenza FC, Parma FC, Atalanta BC, Juventus • Joined Milan in summer 2001 after 4 seasons with Juventus • UCL total of 77 games, 42 goals in 9 campaigns; 6th in all-time goals list • 17 goals for Juventus (26 games), 25 for Milan (45 games) • 165 Serie A games, 68 goals, for Milan in 8 seasons • Loser in 1998 final (Juve); winner 2003, 2007 (Milan); 2 goals v Liverpool in • 1 game (30 minutes v ) in 2006 World Cup success 10 MIDFIELDER 01.04.1976 DUTCH 176 CM / 76 KG Former clubs: AFC Ajax, UC Sampdoria, Real Madrid CF, FC Internazionale Milano • First to win UCL with 3 clubs: Ajax (1995), Madrid (1998), Milan (2003, 2007) • 101 UCL games; 11th on all-time list; 11/0 for Ajax, 25/3 for Madrid, 65/7 for Milan • Scored the then third-fastest goal in UCL v Schalke, Sept 2005: 21.06 seconds • Joined Inter in 1999/00; crossed city in summer 2002; 8th season with Milan • Played 219 Serie A games/ 44 goals; 64/8 for Inter, 155/36 for Milan • 87 caps (11 goals); 4 at EURO 96, 2004; 2 at EURO 2000; 4 at 1998 World Cup 11 Klaas-Jan HUNTELAAR FORWARD 12.08.1983 SPANISH 186 CM / 80 KG Former clubs: , PSV Eindhoven, AGOVV Apeldoorn, SC Heerenveen, AFC Ajax, Real Madrid CF • Started at De Graafschap’s youth team in 1994; signed for PSV in 2000 • ‘debut’ on 23.11.2002 v Roosendaal; loaned to former club • 9 games (0 goals) at Graafschap; loaned to Apeldoorn (35/26) in 2003 • Joined Heerenveen in 2004; 16 goals in 31 games 1st season; 17/15 in 2nd • Joined Ajax (92 games, 76 goals) in 2005; Madrid in Dec 2008 (20/8) • 2 goals in 2006 Under-21 final; 1st of 23 caps on 16.08.2006 v Rep Ireland 12 GOALKEEPER 08.07.1977 ITALIAN 191 CM / 92 KG Former clubs: AC Monza 1912, Borgosesia Calcio, Juventus FC, Torino FC, Club Atlético de Madrid • Signed for Milan in 1998 from then Monza; 18 games in 1st season • 110 Serie A games in 7 seasons at Milan; won 2003 UCL (1 games) • Loaned to Juve in 2005 (19 games), Torino in 2006 (36), Atlético in 2007 (21) • Returned to Milan last season playing 28 games • 193 Serie A games; 27 UCL games, 6 with Juventus • 16 Under-21 games for Italy; 1st of 4 caps v (2-1) on 30.04.2003 13 DEFENDER 19.03.1976 ITALIAN 187 CM / 79 KG Former clubs: S.S. Lazio • Signed just before 2002 UCL deadline after 10 years, 193 games at Lazio • Came through Lazio academy; Serie A debut v Udinese on 13.03.1994 • Won Serie A in 2000; Cup in 1998, 2000; Cup Winners’ Cup in 1999 • Played 351 Serie A games; 1 game last season sidelined with back injury • 78 UCL games 1999-08; completed 50 UCL games for Milan in 2007 final • UEFA Under-21 title in 1996; World Cup winner 2006 • 3 games at 1998, 2002, 2006 World Cups; 5 at EURO 2000 15 DEFENDER 19.02.1977 ITALIAN 181 CM / 76 KG Former clubs: Calcio , AS Bari, Juventus, FC Barcelona • Joined Como at 17; Serie A debut in Bari on 31.08.1997 v Parma (0-2) • 59 games/6 goals at Bari; 1st Bari player to represent Italy in 50 years in 1999 • 217/7 in 7 seasons at Juve; joined Barça 2006; 58/3 in 2 seasons • 60 UCL games, 47 for Juve, 13 for Barça; lost 2003 UCL final on pens • Joined Milan in 2008; 34 games, 1 goal; 6 UEFA Cup games • 87 caps; 3 games at EURO 2004; 4 at EURO 2008; 6 in Germany 2006

16 MIDFIELDER 07.03.1984 FRENCH 178 CM / 67 KG Former clubs: , Arsenal FC • Youth player at OM; senior team debut on 20.12.2003 v Toulouse (1-0) • 14 games that season; 9 UCUP games; Euro debut on 26.02.2004 v • Joined Arsenal in 2004/05; 102 Premier games/7 goals; won 2005 FA Cup • 30 UCL games for Arsenal in 4 seasons; lost 2006 UCL final (2-1) v Barcelona • Joined Milan last season; played 29 Serie A games/scored 1 goal • 8 Under-21 games for ; 1st of 3 caps 07.02.2007 v Argentina

18 MIDFIELDER 09.05.1977 CZECH 183 CM / 82 KG Former clubs: FC Banik Ostrava, SSC Napoli, • Signed in 2005; played in Italy since 2000 after 6 seasons with Banik • Spent 2001/02 season in Serie B with Napoli • Helped Udinese finish 4th in Serie A in 2005, win place in UCL • Euro debut for Udinese v Salzburg in UEFA Cup 1st round in 2003/04 • Played in all 13 games in 2007 UCL win • 4 games (375 mins) at EURO 2004; 3 at EURO 2008; 3 (270) at 2006 World Cup

20 MIDFIELDER 12.11.1986 ITALIAN 180 CM / 73 KG Former clubs: SSC Napoli, Piacenza Calcio, Modena FC 1912, Empoli FC, Torino FC • Started as Milan youth; returned to the club’s first team this season • UCL debut for Milan on 09.12.2003 v Celta de Vigo (1-2); unused in Serie A • Napoli in 2004 (32 games/2 goals); Piacenza 2005 (13/0); Modena 2006 (38/1) • Serie A debut at Empoli on 01.09.2007 v Inter (0-2); 24 games/1 goal • Played for Torino last season; 25 Serie A games/1 goal • 19 Under-21 games 2006-2009; 4 (1 start) at 2009 finals 21 MIDFIELDER 19.05.1979 ITALIAN 177 CM / 68 KG Former clubs: , FC Internazionale Milano, Reggina Calcio, FC Internazionale Milano • Crossed city in summer 2001; joined Inter in 1998; loaned to Reggina 1999/00 • 70 UCL games; 5 for Inter in 1998/99; 65 for Milan; 3 finals - 2 wins (2003, 2007) • Won Serie A (2004), Cup (2003); UEFA Super Cup (2003) • 1st in on 07.09.02; World Cup winner, 2006 • 2/1 at EURO 2004; 3/1 at EURO 2008; 7 (668 mins) in Germany; at 2004 Olympics • Man of Match at 2007 UEFA Super Cup; nominee for Best Midfielder AC Milan UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE | SEASON 2009/10 | GROUP C

22 FORWARD 18.06.1982 ITALIAN 180 CM / 73 KG Former clubs: Treviso, Triestina, AC Milan, Empoli FC, AC Milan, Reggina Calcio, UC Sampdoria, Genoa CFC • First joined in 2002; debut in 3-0 win v Perugia, 29.09.02 • Member of squad that won League in 2004, Cup in 2003, UCL 2003, 2007 • Featured in 2 UCL games -1 in 2002/03, 2003/04; Reggina (30 games) in 2004/05 • Treviso (20/5), Samp (11/2) in 2005/06, Genoa (35/19) • 6 goals in 12 Under-21 games for Italy • International debut in friendly v Spain (0-1) on 26.03.2008 23 Massimo AMBROSINI MIDFIELDER 29.05.1977 ITALIAN 182 CM / 72 KG Former clubs: AC Cesena, Vicenza Calcio • At club since 1995, but loaned to Vicenza in 1997/98 (27 games, 1 goal) • 281 Serie A games and 27 goals; 254/26 in 13 seasons at Milan • 87th min sub in 2003 UCL win; 11 games (0 goals) in that campaign • Career tally of 60 UCL games (1 goal) over 9 seasons • Scored vital away goal v PSV in second leg of 2005 semi-final • Absent from final v Liverpool in ; played full game in Athens • 1st cap v in April 1999; 3 (sub in final) at EURO 2000; 2 at EURO 2008 30 GOALKEEPER 07.01.1977 ITALIAN 187 CM / 76 KG Former clubs: Perugia Calcio, Montevarchi Aquila 1902 Calcio, AC Ancona, SSC Napoli, FC Messina, Levante UD, Calcio, ACF Fiorentina • Signed from Messina in January 2007 transfer window • Spent 4 years with Messina; Serie A debut in 0-0 draw at Parma, 12.09.04 • Loaned to Levante (17 games), Cagliari (20), Fiore (1); returned to Milan in 2009 • Played for Milan in 3 league games but none in UCL before joining Levante • 106 appearances in Serie A; 123 in Serie B; 33 in Serie C1 31 Flavio ROMA GOALKEEPER 21.06.1971 ITALIAN 191 CM / 83 KG Former clubs: S.S. Lazio, AC Mantova, SSC Venezia, US Fiorenzuola, US Foggia, AC Chievo Verona, Piacenza Calcio, AS FC • Started his career at Lazio in 1991 but no appearances in 3 seasons • Made Serie A‘debut’ on 29.08.1999 with Piacenza after 4 seasons in lower div. • Played 32 games that season before relegation to Serie B • After a season in Serie B with Piacenza, moved to Monaco in 2001 • Played 203 games in 8 seasons; signed for Roma this summer • 1st of 3 caps for Italy on 30.03.2005 v Iceland 33 THIAGO Emiliano Da SILVA DEFENDER 22.09.1984 BRAZILIAN 183 CM / 79 KG Former clubs: RS Futebol, EC Juventude, FC , FC Dynamo Moskva, Fluminense FC • Started career in 3rd Div in 2003; 1st Div debut on 21.04.2004 at Juventude • Moved to Europe in summer 2004; 1 game for FC Porto following injuries • Joined Dynamo in 2005 but injuries continued; 1 Russian league game • Back in Brazil in 2006; won Brazilian Cup (2007); 81 games in 3 seasons • Won Bronze medal in Beijing for Brazil in 2008 44 DEFENDER 14.06.1976 ITALIAN 182 CM / 76 KG Former clubs: , AC Milan, Fiorenzuola, AC Monza, AC Prato, Lecco Calcio, AC Monza, SSC Napoli, Hellas-Verona FC, S.S. Lazio, FC Bayern München • At Milan 1993-95: 0 games; returned in Jan 2007; won UCL final same year • Loaned to FC Bayern last season; 18 games; 7 in UCL • 235 Serie A games, 28 goals from debut for Verona v Bari, Sept 2000 • 4½ seasons at Lazio; won Coppa in 2004; 135 games, 17 goals • 23 mins v in 2006 World Cup; scored v same team in EURO qualifiers 49 Davide DI GENARO FORWARD 16.06.1988 ITALIAN 181 CM / 71 KG Former clubs: Bologna FC 1909, Genoa CFC, Reggina Calcio • Came through Milan youth teams; debut on 19.05.2007 v Udinese (2-5) • Only game that season; loaned to Bologna in 2007/08; 22/2 in Serie B • Loaned to Genoa from June to Sept 2008; played 1 Serie A game • Reggina on loan last season; 24 games; 1st Serie A goal 07.02.2009 v Milan (1-1) • 3 Under-21 games; not at 2009 finals

77 MIDFIELDER 04.08.1982 ITALIAN 182 CM / 70 KG Former clubs: AC Prato, AC Ancona, UC Sampdoria, Modena FC 1912, Pescara Calcio, AC Arezzo, AC Siena, Empoli FC • Started at Milan’s youth teams; loaned to Prato in 2001; 26 games in Serie C1 • Loaned to Ancona 2002 (17/1); Serie A debut at Sampdoria 2003 v Perugia (3-3) • Loaned to Modena in 2004 (15/1); Pescara Jan 2005 (22/3); Arezzo in 2005 (39/3) • Back in Serie A with Siena in 2006 (32/3), Empoli in 2007 (32/0) • Returned to Milan last season; 11 Serie A games (debut for club on 18.10.2008)

80 Ronaldo de Assis Moreira ‘’ FORWARD 21.03.1980 BRAZILIAN 182 CM / 80 KG Former clubs: Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense, Paris Saint-Germain FC, FC Barcelona • Started at Grêmio’s youth teams; joined senior team in 1998 • Moved to PSG on 4-year deal; 55 league games/17 goals; won Intertoto 2001 • Joined Barcelona in 2003; 145 games/70 goals; won 2 leagues (2005, 2006) • 35 UCL games/ 14 goals; won UCL 2006 final; UEFA Footballer of Year 2006 • Joined Milan last season; 29 games/8 goals; 6 UCUP games/2 goals • 1st of 87 caps on 26.06.1999 v Latvia (3-0); won 2002 WC (5 games/2 goals) AC Milan UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE | SEASON 2009/10 | GROUP C

LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL TABLE 2008/09 FC Internazionale Milano 38 25 9 4 70-32 84 Juventus 38 21 11 6 69-37 74 AC Milan 38 22 8 8 70-35 74 ACF Fiorentina 38 21 5 12 53-38 68 Genoa CFC 38 19 11 8 56-39 68 AS Roma 38 18 9 11 64-61 63 Udinese Calcio 38 16 10 12 61-50 58 US Città di Palermo 38 17 6 15 57-50 57 38 15 8 15 49-50 53 S.S. Lazio 38 15 5 18 46-55 50 Atalanta BC 38 13 8 17 45-48 47 SSC Napoli 38 12 10 16 43-45 46 UC Sampdoria 38 11 13 14 49-52 46 AC Siena 38 12 8 18 33-44 44 38 12 7 19 41-51 43 AC Chievo Verona 38 8 14 16 35-49 38 Bologna FC 38 9 10 19 43-62 37 Torino FC 38 8 10 20 37-61 34 Reggina Calcio 38 6 13 19 30-62 31 US Lecce 38 5 15 18 37-67 30

Promoted: AS Bari, Parma FC, AS Livorno Relegated: Torino FC, Reggina Calcio, US Lecce Topscorer: Zlatan Ibrahimovic (FC Internazionale Milano) 25 Cup Final: S.S. Lazio - UC Sampdoria 1-1 S.S. Lazio win 7-6 on penalties Super Cup: FC Internazionale Milano - S.S. Lazio (in Beijing) 1-2

NATIONAL LEAGUE FIXTURE LIST 2009/10 23.08.09 (A) AC Siena 17.01.10 (H) 30.08.09 (H) FC Internazionale Milano 24.01.10 (A) 12.09.09 (A) AS Livorno Calcio 31.01.10 (H) 20.09.09 (H) Bologna FC 07.02.10 (A) 23.09.09 (A) Udinese Calcio 14.02.10 (H) 27.09.09 (H) AS Bari 21.02.10 (A) 04.10.09 (A) Atalanta BC 28.02.10 (H) 18.10.09 (H) AS Roma 07.03.10 (A) 25.10.09 (A) AC Chievo 14.03.10 (H) 28.10.09 (A) SSC Napoli 21.03.10 (H) 31.10.09 (H) Parma FC 24.03.10 (A) 08.11.09 (A) S.S. Lazio 28.03.10 (H) 22.11.09 (H) Cagliari Calcio 04.04.10 (A) 29.11.09 (A) Calcio Catania 11.04.10 (H) 05.12.09 (H) UC Sampdoria 18.04.10 (A) 13.12.09 (H) US Città di Palermo 25.04.10 (A) 20.12.09 (A) ACF Fiorentina 02.05.10 (H) 06.01.10 (H) Genoa CFC 09.05.10 (A) 10.01.10 (A) Juventus 16.05.10 (H) ACF Fiorentina UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE | SEASON 2009/10 | GROUP E

Founded: 26.08.1926 Telephone: ++39 055 50 30 11 Address: Viale Manfredo Fanti 4 Telefax: ++39 055 50 30 159 IT-50137 Firenze E-mail: [email protected] Italy Website: www.violachannel.tv

CLUB HONOURS National Championship (2) UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup (1) 1956, 1969 1961

National Cup (6) (1) 1940, 1961, 1966, 1975, 1996, 2001 1966

National Super Cup (1) 1961 ACF Fiorentina UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE | SEASON 2009/10 | GROUP E

GENERAL INFORMATION General Secretary: Raffaele Righetti Supporters Clubs: 307 Viola Clubs / Press Officer: Salvatore Cuccu 1,300,000 supporters Captain: Other sports: None

PRESIDENT CLUB RECORDS Andrea DELLA VALLE Most Appearances: - Date of Birth: 421 appearances / 72 goals 26.09.1965 (341 / 61 in Serie A) - 1972-87 in Sant’Elpidio a Mare (Ascoli Piceno) Most Goals: Gabriel Omar Batistuta - Date of Election: 207 in 331 games (152 / 243 in Serie A) - 18.12.2004 1992-2000 STADIUM – STADIO Ground Capacity: 47,282 (all-seated) Floodlight: 2,000 lux Record Attendance: 43,588 (3-3 v FC Barcelona on 10 April 1997) Size of Pitch: 105 m x 68 m

HEAD COACH – Date of Birth: 19.08.1957 in Orzinuovi (Brescia) Nationality: Italian Player: US Cremonese (1974-78) Atalanta BC (1978-79) Juventus (1975-85) Atalanta BC (1985-89) Italian Championship Winner 1981, 1982, 1984 Italian Cup Winner 1983 European Champion Clubs’ Cup Winner 1985 UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup Winner 1984 UEFA Super Cup Winner 1985 9 appearances in European Champion Clubs’ Cup 197 appearances / 2 goals in Serie A Coach: Atalanta BC (Youth Coach 1990-93 / Head Coach 1994-97) US Lecce (1997-98) Hellas Verona FC (1998-2000) AC Venezia (2000-01) Parma FC (2002-04) AS Roma (2004-05) ACF Fiorentina (since June 2005) Coach of the Year in Italy 2006, 2007 1 Sebastien FREY GOALKEEPER 18.03.1980 FRENCH 190 CM / 90 KG Former clubs: AS Cannes, FC Internazionale Milano, Hellas Verona FC, Parma FC • Youth player at Cannes; joined Inter in 1998; won 2002 Coppa with Parma • Joined on loan in 2005, permanent move in 2006; 159 games for club • 55 UEFA games; 6 in UCL • 1st of 2 caps v Ukraine on 21.11.07; unused sub at EURO 2008 • Grandfather André won 6 caps 1944-50

2 Per KRØLDRUP DEFENDER 31.07.1979 DANISH 194 CM / 88 KG Former clubs: B93 København, Udinese Calcio, Everton FC • Joined Udinese in 2001; 103 games, 3 goals; joined Everton in 2005 • Only 2 games in due to injuries; joined Fiorentina in January 2006 • 91 games in 4 seasons for Fiorentina to start of 2009/10 • 16 UEFA games, 1 goal (v Elfsborg); 3/0 in UCL • 1st of 25 caps to v in Feb 2004; unused sub at EURO 2004

3 Dario DAINELLI DEFENDER 09.06.1979 ITALIAN 191 CM / 87 KG Former clubs: Empoli FC, Modena FC, SS Cavese, AS Fidelis Andria, US Lecce, Hellas Verona FC, Brescia Calcio • Serie A debut Lecce v Roma on 18.02.01 after 5 years in lower leagues • Joined Brescia (66 games) in 2001; loaned to Verona Jan 2002 • Signed in 2004, captain since 2005; 155 games, 7 goals • 16 UEFA games, no goals; 5/0 in UCL • 1st cap on 11.06.05 v Ecuador; recalled to squad in 2006

4 MIDFIELDER 21.04.1983 ITALIAN 179 CM / 73 KG Former clubs: AC Milan, US Lecce, Parma FC, UC Sampdoria • AC Milan youth; Fiorentina was 4th loan; permanent move in 2005 • Serie A debut for Milan v Parma on 04.03.01; 189 Serie A games • Played under Cesare Prandelli at Parma in 2003/04 • Captain of Italy’s EURO 2004 Under-21 champions • Started with Under-17s at 2001 Meridian Cup in Bari • 19 UEFA games, 1 goal v Elfsborg; 1/0 in UCL

5 DEFENDER 27.08.1981 ITALIAN 185 CM / 80 KG Former clubs: Bologna FC, Hellas Verona FC, Bologna FC • Bologna born; Serie A debut at Lazio on 09.01.2000 • Loaned to Serie B Verona in 2002/03; 78 in Serie A for Bologna • Signed in 2005 when Bologna relegated • 134 games, 4 goals, in 4 seasons with Fiorentina • 21 UEFA games, no goals; 5/0 in UCL • 1st of 6 caps on 17.10.07 v ; unused sub at EURO 2008 ACF Fiorentina UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE | SEASON 2009/10 | GROUP E

6 Risco DEFENDER 05.10.1983 PERUVIAN 182 CM / 75 KG Former clubs: Club Universitario, CD Colón, Calcio Catania • Moved to Argentina in 2004 after 69 Div 1 games in Peru • Joined Catania in 2006 after 53 league games for Colón • Signed in summer 2008 after 69 Serie A games, 5 goals for Catania • 27 Serie A games in 2008/09, 3 goals; 5/0 in UCL • 27 caps; playing in current World Cup qualifiers

8 Stevan JOVETIC FORWARD 02.11.1989 MONTENEGRIN 183 CM / 79 KG Former clubs: FK Mladost Podgorica, FK Partizan • Born in Titograd (now Podgorica); joined Partizan at 13 • Signed in summer 2008 after 12 goals in 47 league games for Partizan 2007/08 • 29 Serie A games, 2 goals in 1st season with club in 2008/09 • 7 UEFA games, 4 goals (hat trick v Zrinskji) • Played 2006 Under-17 finals; 10 senior caps for • 83rd-min sub in first-ever game v Hungary on 24.03.07; Under-21 captain

9 José Ignacio CASTILLO FORWARD 04.11.1975 ARGENTINIAN 184 CM / 81 KG Former clubs: Independiente de Tandil, FB Brindisi, Nuova Nardo Calcio, , Gallipoli Calcio, , AC Pisa, US Lecce • Signed on 20.07.09 after 30 games, 7 goals in 1st season in Serie A • Scourge of lower-league defences; 95 goals in 144 games for 4 clubs 2001-06 • Then 42 Serie B games, 21 goals for Pisa in 2007/08 earned move to Lecce • First season of UEFA club football

10 FORWARD 08.01.1979 ROMANIAN 180 CM / 76 KG Former clubs: FC Arges Pitesti, FC Dinamo Bucuresti, FC Internazionale Milano, Hellas Verona FC, Parma FC, Chelsea FC, Juventus • Joined Inter after 22 goals in Dinamo’s 1999-00 double; with Prandelli at Parma • Joined Fiorentina in 2006; 81 Serie A games, 46 goals for club; 19/13 in 2008/09 • 38 games, 10 goals, for Chelsea 2003-05; 27/6 in Premier • 3 times Romanian Footballer of Year; 66 caps, 29 goals, to 01.07.09 • 48 UEFA club games, 21 goals; 21/3 in UCL • 3 games at EURO 2008; scored, missed penalty v Italy 11 FORWARD 05.07.1982 ITALIAN 184 CM / 76 KG Former clubs: Piacenza FC, AC Chievo Verona, Parma FC, AC Milan • Serie A debut for Piacenza in 0-1 home defeat v Milan on 06.01.2000 • Joined Verona in 2000; Parma in 2002; Milan 2005; Fiorentina 2008 • Totals 113 goals in 279 league matches; 19 in 35 last season • 34 caps, 12 goals; World Cup winner 2006; 5/1 (v USA); not at EURO 2008 • 53 UEFA games, 14 goals; 32/8 in UCL (6/4 last season) 14 DEFENDER 05.04.1979 ITALIAN 190 CM / 85 KG Former clubs: Atalanta BC, Calcio Lecco, AC Monza, Bologna FC, Atalanta BC, Udinese Calcio, Torino FC • Joined on 04.07.09 after exactly 200 Serie A games, 5 goals, for 4 clubs • Has three-year contract with Fiorentina • Serie A debut on 09.12.01 for Atalanta, his home city • 5 UEFA club games, 1 goal; 2/0 in UCL for Udinese • Played opening 2 UCL games v Panathinaikos, Barcelona in 2005/06

15 MIDFIELDER 10.04.1977 ITALIAN 180 CM / 75 KG Former clubs: ACF Fiorentina, SSC Venezia, Reggina Calcio, Cagliari Calcio, AS Roma, FC Internazionale Milano, Juventus • Returned to first club on 10.08.09; Serie A debut with Fiorentina on 14.05.1995 • Awarded Serie A title with Inter in 2006; Serie B with Juventus 2006/07 • 179 Serie A games, 5 goals with 5 clubs before 2009/10 season • 40 UEFA club games, 1 goal; 23/0 in UCL • 1st of 17 caps v Japan on 07.11.01; 3 games at 2002 World Cup • 1 game at EURO 2004 but, as at 01.07.09, not selected since 18 MIDFIELDER 18.01.1985 ITALIAN 181 CM / 71 KG Former clubs: Atalanta BC • Atalanta debut aged 18 in 2003/04 in promotion to Serie A • Serie A debut in 2-2 v Lecce on 12.09.04; 1st of 32 for club • Signed in summer 2005; 123 Serie A games, 5 goals in 4 seasons • 19 UEFA games, 1 goal (v Everton 06.03.08); 6/0 in UCL • 1st senior cap v South Africa on 17.10.07; 9 caps

19 MIDFIELDER 31.10.1980 ITALIAN 183 CM / 79 KG Former clubs: AC Pro Sesto, Treviso FBC, SSC Giugliano, UC Albinoleffe, Treviso FBC, Cagliari Calcio • Played in lower leagues until joining Cagliari in summer 2004 • 51 games in Serie B; Serie A debut on 12.09.04 v Bologna • Signed by Fiorentina in 2006 after 71 Serie A games, 5 goals for Cagliari • 56 Serie A games, 2 goals for Fiorentina • 14 UEFA club games, no goals; 2/0 (138 mins) in 2008/09 UCL • 1 cap on 16.08.06 v Croatia (0-2), first game after World Cup win 20 Martin JØRGENSEN MIDFIELDER 06.10.1975 DANISH 180 CM / 76 KG Former clubs: AGF Århus, Udinese Calcio • Left at 21; to Udine in 1997; in 2004 • Serie A debut 2-3 v Fiorentina on 31.08.97; 322 games (44 goals) to 2009/10 • Only major honour is 1996 medal • 36 UEFA games, 3 goals (2 v Elfsborg); 2/0 in UCL • 1st of 89 caps was 1-0 v Scots on 25.03.98; 12 goals; 143 caps at all levels • At 1998, 2002 World Cups, EURO 2000, 2004 ACF Fiorentina UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE | SEASON 2009/10 | GROUP E

23 DEFENDER 13.03.1982 ITALIAN 178 CM / 74 KG Former clubs: Derthona FBC, , Treviso FBC, AC Arezzo • Played in lower leagues till joining Fiorentina in summer 2005 • Serie A debut at 23 in 4-2 home win v Udinese on 18.09.05 • 137 club games, 2 goals • 11 UEFA club games, no goals; 1st UCL campaign • 1st of 2 caps in Florence (4-1 win v Germany on 01.03.06)

24 Mario Alberto SANTANA MIDFIELDER 23.12.1981 ARGENTINIAN 176 CM / 75 KG Former clubs: CA San Lorenzo, AC Venezia, US Città di Palermo, AC Chievo • Arrived in January 2002; Serie A debut for Venezia v Atalanta on 24.03 • Serie B with Palermo in 2002/03; 28 Serie A games on loan to Chievo 2003/04 • 58 games in 2 seasons back at Palermo; joined Fiorentina in 2006 • 54 Serie A games, 8 goals in 3 seasons; Italian nationality from February 2008 • 25 UEFA club games, 1 goal; 6/0 in UCL last season • 1st of 7 caps v Japan on 18.09.04; at 2005 Confederations Cup 25 Gianluca COMOTTO DEFENDER 16.10.1978 ITALIAN 182 CM / 78 KG Former clubs: US Ivrea, AS Biellese, Torino FC, Vicenza AC, ACF Fiorentina, Reggina Calcio, AS Roma, Ascoli Calcio, Torino FC • Signed on 05.07.08 after 4th spell at Torino (105 Serie A games, 49 in B, captain) • Had played 15 Serie B games, no goals on loan for Fiorentina in spring 2003 • Serie A debut for Vicenza in Milan (AC) on 01.10.2000 • 28 Serie A games, no goals in 1st return season for Fiorentina in 2008/09 • 2 UEFA club games, 1 goal; 1st UCL campaign

29 DEFENDER 23.05.1988 ITALIAN 185 CM / 75 KG Former clubs: S.S. Lazio • Signed on 27.08.09 on 5-year contract from Lazio • Product of Lazio academy, first team debut in 2005 Intertoto Cup aged 17 • Serie A debut on 22.04.07 v Fiorentina; 47 Serie A games with Lazio, no goals • winners medal 2009 • 4 UCL games, no goals for Lazio in 2007/08; Under-21 international captain

32 MIDFIELDER 22.07.1980 ITALIAN 175 CM / 66 KG Former clubs: Empoli FC, Parma FC, Piacenza Calcio, Juventus • Joined on 15.07.09 after 3 seasons with Juventus • Played under Cesare Prandelli at Parma, with 4 of current Fiorentina team • 23 UEFA club games, 4 goals; 5/0 in UCL • 1st of 3 caps on 12.11.03 v Poland; capped in Serie B with Juve 35 GOALKEEPER 05.04.1979 SERBIAN 187 CM / 75 KG Former clubs: NK Vojvodina, Vicenza Calcio, Pescara Calcio, Treviso FBC • Signed in 2006; 38 Serie B games for Treviso in 2006/07 • 26 for Pescara in 2006/07 after 4 years, 86 games at Vicenza • Totalled 150 games in Serie B; Serie A debut 17.02.08 v Catania at 28 • 2 Serie A games in 2007/08; none in 2008/09 • 1st cap on 21.10.07 v Poland - before Serie A debut; 2 caps • No UEFA club appearances prior to 2009/10 season

90 GOALKEEPER 14.07.1990 ITALIAN 185 CM / 78 KG Former clubs: None • From club academy, first season in first team squad • Played 10 games in the Primavera side in 2007/08; 25 in 2008/09 • Awaiting senior debut • Unused sub at 2009 UEFA Under-21 finals (2nd-youngest in squad) ACF Fiorentina UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE | SEASON 2009/10 | GROUP E

LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL TABLE 2008/09 FC Internazionale Milano 38 25 9 4 70-32 84 Juventus 38 21 11 6 69-37 74 AC Milan 38 22 8 8 70-35 74 ACF Fiorentina 38 21 5 12 53-38 68 Genoa CFC 38 19 11 8 56-39 68 AS Roma 38 18 9 11 64-61 63 Udinese Calcio 38 16 10 12 61-50 58 US Città di Palermo 38 17 6 15 57-50 57 Cagliari Calcio 38 15 8 15 49-50 53 S.S. Lazio 38 15 5 18 46-55 50 Atalanta BC 38 13 8 17 45-48 47 SSC Napoli 38 12 10 16 43-45 46 UC Sampdoria 38 11 13 14 49-52 46 AC Siena 38 12 8 18 33-44 44 Calcio Catania 38 12 7 19 41-51 43 AC Chievo Verona 38 8 14 16 35-49 38 Bologna FC 38 9 10 19 43-62 37 Torino FC 38 8 10 20 37-61 34 Reggina Calcio 38 6 13 19 30-62 31 US Lecce 38 5 15 18 37-67 30

Promoted: AS Bari, Parma FC, AS Livorno Relegated: Torino FC, Reggina Calcio, US Lecce Topscorer: Zlatan Ibrahimovic (FC Internazionale Milano) 25 Cup Final: S.S. Lazio - UC Sampdoria 1-1 S.S. Lazio win 7-6 on penalties Super Cup: FC Internazionale Milano - S.S. Lazio (in Beijing) 1-2

NATIONAL LEAGUE FIXTURE LIST 2009/10 22.08.09 (A) Bologna FC 17.01.10 (H) 30.08.09 (H) US Città di Palermo 24.01.10 (A) 13.09.09 (H) Cagliari Calcio 31.01.10 (A) 20.09.09 (A) AS Roma 07.02.10 (H 23.09.09 (H) UC Sampdoria 14.02.10 (A) 26.09.09 (A) AS Livorno Calcio 21.02.10 (H) 04.10.09 (H) S.S. Lazio 28.02.10 (A) 17.10.09 (A) Juventus 07.03.10 (H) 25.10.09 (H) SSC Napoli 14.03.10 (A) 28.10.09 (A) Genoa CRC 21.03.10 (H) 01.11.09 (H) Calcio Catania 24.03.10 (A) 08.11.09 (A) Udinese Calcio 28.03.10 (H) 21.11.09 (H) Parma FC 03.04.10 (A) 29.11.09 (A) FC Internazionale Milano 11.04.10 (H) 06.12.09 (H) Atalanta BC 18.04.10 (A) 13.12.09 (A) AC Chievo Verona 24.04.10 (H) 20.12.09 (H) AC Milan 02.05.10 (A) 06.01.10 (A) AC Siena 09.05.10 (H) 10.01.10 (H) AS Bari 16.05.10 (A) APOEL FC UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE | SEASON 2009/10 | GROUP D

Founded: 08.11.1926 Telephone: +357 22 340 200 Address: PO Box 23709 Telefax: +357 22 335 865 Dimofontos 5-7 E-mail: [email protected] CY-1686 Website: www.apoelfc.com.cy Cyprus

CLUB HONOURS National Championship (20) 1936, 1937, 1938, 1939, 1940, 1947, 1948, 1949, 1952, 1965, 1973, 1980, 1986, 1990, 1992, 1996, 2002, 2004, 2007, 2009

National Cup (19) 1937, 1941, 1947, 1951, 1963, 1968, 1969, 1973, 1976, 1978, 1979, 1984, 1993, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2006, 2008

National Super Cup (11) 1963, 1984, 1986, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2002, 2004, 2008, 2009 APOEL FC UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE | SEASON 2009/10 | GROUP D

GENERAL INFORMATION General Manager: Marios Georgiou Club Members: 1,700 (shareholders) Administration Manager: Yiannis Avgousti Supporters: 150,000 Marketing Manager: Phivos Papadopoulos Other sports: , Bowling, Press Officer: Panikos Chatziliasis Cycling, , Captains: Marinos Satsias / Volleyball Chrysostomos Michail

PRESIDENT CLUB RECORDS Phivos Erotokritou Most Appearances: Yiannos Ioannou - 464 matches (1981-2000) Date of Birth: 12.10.1946 in Nicosia Most Goals: Yiannos Ioannou - Date of Election: 270 goals (1981-2000) 01.11.2008

STADIUM – GSP STADIUM Ground Capacity: 22,859 Floodlight: 1,400 lux Record Attendance: 23,043 (0-0 v AC Omonia on 07.12.2002) Size of Pitch: 105m x 68m

HEAD COACH – Ivan JOVANOVIC Date of Birth: 08.07.1962 in Dojnica Nationality: Serbian Player: Dojnica (1972-84) FK Rad (1984-1989) Iraklis FC (1989-99) 121 appearances /15 goals in the Yugoslav 1st Division 271 appearances / 52 goals in the Greek 1st Division Coach: Niki Volou (2001-02) Iraklis FC (2002) APOEL FC (2003-05) Panahaiki (2005-08) Iraklis FC (2007-08) APOEL FC (since 01.07.2008) Cyprus Championship Winner 2004, 2009 Cyprus Cup Winner 2008 Cyprus Super Cup Wînner 2004, 2008, 2009 1 Michalis MORPHIS GOALKEEPER 15.01.1979 CYPRIOT 181 CM / 68 KG Former clubs: None • Joined club academy in June 1993; now passed 200 league games • Won 4 Championship medals, 2 Cups, with APOEL • 1st of 20 caps on 25.04.01 v ; in national squad for 2009/10 • 34 UEFA club games

3 PAULO Soares Gomes DEFENDER 16.06.1980 PORTUGUESE 185 CM / 86 KG Former clubs: SC • Signed on 01.07.09 after 10 years with hometown club; captain of Braga • Played only the final league game of 2008/09 after long-term foot injuries • 150 league games for Braga, 12 goals, from 2002-09 • Had previously played 94/11 in B team 1999-2002 • 20 UEFA club games, 2 goals

4 Andreas CHARALAMBOUS FORWARD 27.11.1991 CYPRIOT 185 CM / 76 KG Former clubs: None • Joined club academy in December 2004 • Cyprus Under-21 international • First season of UEFA club football

5 Boban GRNCAROV DEFENDER 08.12.1982 MACEDONIAN 193 CM / 89 KG Former clubs: FK Vardar Skopje, OFK , FC Metaruh , FC Stal Alchevsk, KAA Gent, Maccabi Petah Tikva FC • Signed on 08.07.09 from Ghent after loan to in 2008/09 season • Played in Macedonia, , Ukrainia, , Israel in 10 years • 1st of 13 caps v Oman on 30.12.2001 • 7 UEFA club games, no goals

6 Dimitris KYRIAKOY MIDFIELDER 14.10.1986 CYPRIOT 172 CM / 70 KG Former clubs: APOEL FC, ENTHOI Lakatamia, APOEL FC, Digenis Akritas Morphou, APOEL FC • Joined APOEL academy in 2004; twice loaned out to lower league clubs • APOEL debut with 6 games in 2006/07 season; 2 in 2008/09 • 2 caps for Cyprus at Under-21 level • First season of UEFA club football APOEL FC UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE | SEASON 2009/10 | GROUP D

7 Savvas POURSAITIDES MIDFIELDER 23.06.1976 GREEK 173 CM / 69 KG Former clubs: Doxa Dramas FC, Veria FC, Olympiacos CFP, Skoda Xanthi FC, Digenis Akritas Morphou, Ethnikos Achnas FC, Anorthosis FC • Signed on 15.06.08 from 2008 champions; title win with APOEL in 2009 • Titles with Olympiacos (1999, 2000), Anorthosis (2008); did not play in UCL • 159 Greek league games, 23 goals, from 1994-2002 before move to Cyprus • 22 UEFA club games, no goals

8 Adrian SIKORA FORWARD 19.03.1980 POLISH 170 CM / 64 KG Former clubs: Gornik Zabrze, Dyskobolia Grodzisk Wielkopolski, CF • Signed on 16.07.09 after one season with Murcia • 26 Polish league games, 10 goals, with Gornik; 109/46 with Dyskobolia • 3rd in Polish league scoring lists in 2007/08 with 16 goals • 2 caps in Morocco Cup in December 2003; goal on debut v on 11.12.03 • 11 UEFA club games, 2 goals

9 Andreas PAPATHANASIOU FORWARD 03.10.1983 CYPRIOT 189 CM / 86 KG Former clubs: Ermis Aradippou, APOEL FC, Ermis Aradippou, APOEL FC • Joined club in June 2008 from Ermis • Back to Ermis on loan in 2008/09; 11 games, 10 goals; Ermis promoted • 98 Div 2 games, 80 goals, for Ermis 2004-08; twice division top scorer • 1st of 2 caps on 15.10.08 v • 2 UEFA club games, no goals

10 Constantinos CHARALAMBIDES MIDFIELDER 25.07.1981 CYPRIOT 172 CM / 71 KG Former clubs: APOEL FC, Panathinaikos FC, PAOK FC, FC Carl Zeiss Jena • Returned to first club on 28.01.08; 17 games, 4 goals, in 2008/09 title win • 7 years at APOEL from 1997-2004; title wins in 2002, 2004 • 45 games, 1 goals, for Panathinaikos 2004-07; 2007/08 at Carl Zeiss Jena • 1st cap on 29.01.03 v ; 46 caps, 8 goals • 29 UEFA club games, 5 goals; 2/1 in UCL • UCL goal on 22.11.05 for Panathinaikos v Udinese

11 MIDFIELDER 30.08.1977 POLISH 190 CM / 83 KG Former clubs: Gornik Zabrze, Wisla Krakow, FC Kaiserslautern, Southampton FC, AC Chievo, Cadiz CF • Joined from Cadiz on 24.07.08; 21 games, 3 goals, in 2008/09 title win • 115 league games, 13 goals, for Wisla; but loaned out 3 times • 1st cap on 15.08.01 v Iceland; 50 caps, 4 goals • 1 game (v Ecuador) at 2006 World Cup for 15 minutes • 28 UEFA club games, 4 goals 14 Joost BROERSE DEFENDER 08.05.1979 DUTCH 184 CM / 83 KG Former clubs: FC Groningen, FC Utrecht • Joined on 03.01.08 after 8 years in Eredivisie, 2 in second tier • 31 club games, 2 goals, in 2008/09 title-winning season • 149 league games, 13 goals for Groningen 1997-2003 • Totalled 117/6 for Utrecht from 2003-07 • 13 UEFA club games, 1 goal

17 Marinos SATSIAS MIDFIELDER 24.05.1978 CYPRIOT 174 CM / 69 KG Former clubs: None • Debut in 1995 aged 17; joined club academy on 04.09.96; now captain • 5 leagues (1996, 2002, 2004, 2007, 2009), 6 Cups, 5 Super Cups with club • Passed 250 league games (max 26 per season) in August 2009 • 1st of 47 caps (no goals) on 26.04.00 v • 26 UEFA club games, no goals

19 Marios ILIA DEFENDER 14.04.1979 CYPRIOT 175 CM / 65 KG Former clubs: APOEL FC, Doxa Katokopia, APOEL FC, Ethnikos Achnas FC, APOEL FC • Joined club academy in summer 1998; stayed for 11 years minus 2 loans • 4 titles (2002, 2004, 2007, 2009), 3 Cups, 4 Super Cups with APOEL • 1st cap on 07.06.03 v Malta; 38 caps, 1 goal • 24 UEFA club games, 1 goal

20 JEAN Fransisco Rodrigues PAULISTA FORWARD 28.11.977 BRAZILIAN 178 CM / 75 KG Former clubs: SC Corinthians, SC Farense, SC Braga, CD Aves, Vitoria FC Setubal, CD Aves, FC Maia, Wisla Krakow • Joined on 07.07.08 from Wisla; won 2008 Polish championship • 8 goals in 2008/09 title win; equal top scorer for APOEL • Spent 7 years in Portuguese league from 1998-2005 • 16 UEFA club games, no goals

21 Marcin ZEWLAKOW MIDFIELDER 22.04.1976 POLISH 184 CM / 80 KG Former clubs: Polonia Warszawa, Hutnik Warszawa, KSK Beveren, Royal Excelsior Mouscron, FC Metz, GAA Gent, FCV Dender • Signed on 19.06.08; 8 goals in 2008/09 title win with APOEL • 247 Belgian league games, 90 goals, in career; 13/0 at Metz • Twin Michal (Poland captain) is in Olympiacos squad for 2009/10 UCL • Played alongside twin at their first 5 clubs until 2002 at Mouscron • 26 caps, 5 goals; 3 games at 2002 World Cup with goal v USA • 21 UEFA club games, one goal APOEL FC UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE | SEASON 2009/10 | GROUP D

22 Dionysios CHIOTIS GOALKEEPER 04.06.1977 GREEK 182 CM / 84 KG Former clubs: AEK Athens FC, Ethnikos FC, Proodeftiki FC, AEK Athens FC, Kerkyra FC • 2008/09 league win in 1st season with APOEL; Club Player of Year • 13 years with AEK 1994-2007; first choice from 2001-05; 96 league games • 28 UEFA club games; 8 UCL games with AEK • 1 cap for Greece on 20.11.02 v Ireland as 46th min sub (0-0)

23 HELIO Jose Ribeiro PINTO MIDFIELDER 29.02.1984 PORTUGUESE 184 CM / 75 KG Former clubs: SL Benfica, Sevilla FC, Apollon Limassol • Joined on 05.07.06 after release from Benfica, Sevilla • 18 games, no goals, for Sevilla Atlético in 2004/05 • On loan at AEL in 2005/06; 20 games, 2 goals, then joined APOEL • Championship medals in 2007, 2009; Cup in 2008 • 11 UEFA club games, 2 goals

24 Christos KONTIS DEFENDER 13.05.1975 GREEK 181 CM / 75 KG Former clubs: Ethnikos FC, Panionios FC, Olympiacos CFP, Panionios FC, AEK Athens FC • Joined on 05.07.06 after 11 years in Greek league • 2001, 2002 league wins with Olympiacos; 2007, 2009 with APOEL • 21 games, no goals, for Olympiacos 2000-02; 40/2 for AEK 2004-06 • 25 UEFA games, no goals; 6/0 in UCL

26 NUNO Miguel Barbosa MORAIS DEFENDER 29.01.1984 PORTUGUESE 185 CM / 76 KG Former clubs: FC Penafiel, Chelsea FC, CD Maritimo, Chelsea FC • Joined on 11.05.07 after loan at Maritimo • Signed by Chelsea in August 2004; last game v Manchester Utd on 09.05.07 • 1 UCL game v Bayern (sub) on 12.04.05; 4 sub games in Premier • 9 club games for Chelsea; 11 UEFA games, no goals • Under-21 international; 2 games at 2006 European finals

29 NECTARIOS Alexandrou MIDFIELDER 19.12.1983 CYPRIOT 182 CM / 77 KG Former clubs: APOEL FC, AE Larissa, APOEL FC • From APOEL club academy, 1st team debut in 2000/01 season • Career with APOEL except for 2 seasons in Greece with Larissa 2006-08 • 32 games, 2 goals, with Larissa • Won 3rd title with APOEL on return in 2008/09; 18 games, 5 goals • 1st caps in 2006 Cyprus Cup in February; 6 caps, no goals • 30 UEFA club games, 2 goals 30 Nenad MIROSAVLJEVIC FORWARD 04.09.1977 SERBIAN 186 CM / 82 KG Former clubs: FK Proleter, FK Sartid, Cádiz CF, FK Partizan, UD Vecindario, FK Smederevo • Signed on 03.01.08; equal club top scorer with 8 goals in 2008/09 • 102 league games, 27 goals, for Proleter 1996-2000; 118/60 for Sartid 2000/05 • 2 seasons with Cádiz; promoted to for second season • 26 UEFA club games, 14 goals

32 Altin HAXHI MIDFIELDER 17.06.1975 ALBANIAN 175 CM / 70 KG Former clubs: KS Luftetari, Panachaiki FC, PFC Litex Lovech, Iraklis FC Thessaloniki, Apollon Kalamarias, Anorthosis Famagusta FC, Ergotelis FC • Joined on 04.01.08; 17 games, 1 goal, in 2008/09 title win • Left Albania in 1996, played for 4 Greek clubs, 2 in • Career total of 324 league games, 32 goals • 1st cap v on 09.11.96; 67 caps, 3 goals • 4th equal most capped Albanian international • 33 UEFA club games, 4 goals 33 Chrysostomos MICHAIL MIDFIELDER 26.05.1977 CYPRIOT 174 CM / 74 KG Former clubs: AEL Limassol FC • Began career in APOEL academy; moved to AEL from 1997-2003 • Played 140 league games, 24 goals, for AEL before return to APOEL • 3 title wins with APOEL; 18 games, 6 goals, in 2008/09 title win • 147 league games, 29 goals, for APOEL • 1st cap in Feb 2000 Cyprus Cup; 56 caps, 6 goals; 9th in Cyprus lists • 23 UEFA club games, 3 goals

37 Mario BRESKA FORWARD 27.12.1979 SLOVAK 175 CM / 78 KG Former clubs: AC Nitra, FK Matador Puchov, Panionios FC, MSK Zilina, 1.FC Nürnberg, Neon • Signed on 15.06.09 from Nürnberg after loan in spring 2009 at Paralimni • 102 league games, 23 goals, with Puchov; 83/11 at Panionios; 24/14 with Zilina • Joined Nürnberg for 2008/09; 10 games, no goals; then out on loan • 1st of 8 caps on 09.07.04 v Japan • 22 UEFA games, 5 goals

88 Tasos KISSAS GOALKEEPER 18.01.1988 CYPRIOT 182 CM / 80 KG Former clubs: None • Joined the APOEL academy on 12.12.02; No.3 keeper at club • 4 games in 2008/09 title-winning season • Under-21 international; first season of UEFA club football APOEL FC UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE | SEASON 2009/10 | GROUP D

LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL TABLE 2008/09 APOEL FC 32 26 4 2 62-17 82 AC Omonia 32 25 1 6 70-22 76 Anorthosis Famagusta FC 32 21 4 7 52-26 67 AEL Limassol FC 32 13 5 14 38-41 44

Apollon Limassol FC 32 17 6 9 68-42 57 Ethnikos Achnas FC 32 13 8 11 47-45 47 APOP/Kinyras Peyias FC 1 32 13 6 13 45-49 39 Doxa FC Katokopia 32 10 8 14 46-51 38

AEP FC 32 7 15 10 39-44 36 Athletic Union of Paralimni FC 32 8 8 16 27-51 32 APEP FC Pitsilia 32 7 10 15 33-51 31 Alki FC 32 6 9 17 39-59 27

1 APOP/Kinyras Peyias FC have had 6 points deducted

Relegated: Alki Larnaca FC, AEK Larnaca FC, Atromitos Yeroskipou Promoted: Ermis Aradippou FC, Nea Salamina FC, Aris FC Limassol Topscorer: Gaston Sangoy (Apollon Limassol FC) 19 Cup Final: APOP/Kinyras Peyias FC - AEL Limassol FC 2-0 Super Cup: APOEL FC - APOP/Kinyras Peyias FC 2-1

NATIONAL LEAGUE FIXTURE LIST 2009/10 30.08.09 (A) APOP/Kinyras Peyias FC 20.12.09 (H) 12.09.09 (H) AEP Paphos FC 02.01.10 (A) 19.09.09 (A) Enosis Neon Paralimni 09.01.10 (H) 26.09.09 (H) Doxa FC Katokopia 16.01.10 (A) 03.10.09 (A) Ermis Aradippou FC 23.01.10 (H) 24.10.09 (H) Ethnikos Achnas FC 30.01.10 (A) 31.10.09 (A) Aris FC Limassol FC 06.02.10 (H) 07.11.09 (H) APEP FC Pitsilia 14.02.10 (A) 14.11.09 (A) Nea Salamina FC 20.02.10 (H) 21.11.09 (H) Anorthosis Famagusta FC 27.02.10 (A) 28.11.09 (A) AEL Limassol FC 06.03.10 (H) 05.12.09 (H) Apollon FC Limassol 13.03.10 (A) 13.12.09 (A) AC Omonia Nicosia 20.03.10 (H) Arsenal FC UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE | SEASON 2009/10 | GROUP H

Founded: October 1886 Telephone: ++44 20 77 04 40 00 Address: Arsenal FC Telefax: ++44 20 77 04 40 01 Highbury House Website: www.arsenal.com 75 Drayton Park GB-London N5 1BU England

CLUB HONOURS National Championship (13) European Cup Winners’ Cup (1) 1931, 1933, 1934, 1935, 1938, 1948, 1953, 1994 1971, 1989, 1991, 1998, 2002, 2004 Fairs Cup (1) National Cup (10) 1970 1930, 1936, 1950, 1971, 1979, 1993, 1998, 2002, 2003, 2005

National League Cup (2) 1987, 1993 Arsenal FC UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE | SEASON 2009/10 | GROUP H

GENERAL INFORMATION Secretary: David Miles Club Members: 195,000 Chief Executive Officer: Ivan Gazidis (42,000 Season Ticket Press Officer: Amanda Docherty Holders) Captain: Cesc Fabregas Supporters Clubs: 116 Other sports: None

PRESIDENT CLUB RECORDS Peter HILL-WOOD Most Appearances: David O’Leary - 772 (1975-93) Date of Birth: 25.02.1936 Most Goals: in Kensington () - 226 (1999-2007) Date of Election: 04.05.1982

STADIUM – Ground Capacity: 60,361 (all-seated) Floodlight: 1,400 lux Record Attendance: 73,295 (v AFC at Highbury on 09.03.1935) Size of Pitch: 105 m x 68 m

HEAD COACH – Arsène WENGER Date of Birth: 22.10.1949 in Strasbourg Nationality: French Player: FC Duttlenheim (1956-69) AS Mutzig (1969-73) FC Mulhouse (1973-78) RC Strasbourg (1979-82) 11 appearances in the French 1st Division French Championship Winner 1979 Coach: RC Strasbourg (youth section - 1981-83) AS Cannes (assistant coach - 1983-84) AS Nancy-Lorraine (1984-87) AS Monaco FC (1987-94) Grampus Eight Nagoya (1995-96) Arsenal FC (since 28.09.1996) French Championship Winner 1988 French Cup Winner 1991 388 matches as coach in the French 1st Division English Championship Winner 1998, 2002, 2004 English FA Cup Winner 1998, 2002, 2003, 2005 Manager of the Year in France 1988; in Japan 1995; and in England 1998, 2002, 2004 Emperor’s Cup Winner 1996 Japanese Super Cup Winner 1996 UEFA Fair Play Award 1999 Légion d’Honneur 2002 / Order of British Empire 2003 1 Manuel ALMUNIA Rivero GOALKEEPER 19.05.1977 SPANISH 191 CM / 86 KG Former clubs: CA Osasuna, Cartagonova FC, CE Sabadell, RC Celta de Vigo, SD Eibar, RC , Albacete Balompié • Signed in 2004; helped set UCL record of 10 clean sheets (995 mins) 2005/06 • 3 clean sheets/347 minutes during above; all during group stage • 5 group games en route to 2006 final; replaced Lehmann after 18 minutes • 126 first-team games for Arsenal; 72 in Premier League • 25 UCL games; 30 UEFA club games; 10 last season

2 Vassiriki MIDFIELDER 11.05.1986 FRENCH 192 CM / 74 KG Former clubs: INF Clairefontaine, AJ Auxerre • Signed in January 2006 after only 10 games, 1 goal in Ligue 1 • 98 club games, 10 goals, to start of 2009/10 season • 15 UCL games, 3 goals; 7 last season; 30/3 in UEFA competitions • 1st of 2 senior caps was v Lithuania on 24.03.2007 • Captain of France in 2005 UEFA Under-19 Championship win

3 DEFENDER 14.02.1983 FRENCH 176 CM / 72 KG Former clubs: AJ Auxerre • French-born, Senegalese parents; AJA debut on 11.09.04 under • Signed in July 2007 after 107 games for AJA; 2005 French Cup medal • 89 games, 1 goal for Arsenal; 14/0 in UCL (7 last season) • 3 games at 2006 UEFA Under-21 finals; in UEFA Team of Tournament • 1st cap v on 22.08.07; injured for EURO 2008; 10 caps

4 Francesc ‘CESC’ FABREGAS Soler MIDFIELDER 04.05.1987 SPANISH 175 CM / 74 KG Former clubs: FC Barcelona • Signed in 2003; club’s youngest debutant: 16 years, 177 days v Rotherham • Also youngest scorer at 16 years, 212 days v Wolves (League Cup), 2003 • Equal second-youngest UCL scorer (17 years, 218 days v Rosenborg on 07.12.04) • 26 goals in 198 games for Gunners; 9 UCL games last season • 6th youngest to play for Spain: 18 years, 9 months, 25 days v 2006 • 41 caps; all 4 games at 2006 World Cup; all 6 at EURO 2008; in All- Squad

5 DEFENDER 14.11.1985 BELGIAN 182 CM / 82 KG Former clubs: GBA Antwerp, AFC Ajax, RKC Waalwijk, AFC Ajax • Joined 19.06.09 from Ajax; club captain at Ajax • 143 games, 10 goals, for Ajax from 2001-09; 13/2 on loan at RKC in 2004/05 • Won 2004 League; 2006, 2007 Cup with Ajax • 5 UCL games for Ajax, no goals; 2 games v Arsenal in 2005/06 • 1st cap v Luxembourg on 01.03.06; 21 caps Arsenal FC UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE | SEASON 2009/10 | GROUP H

7 Tomás ROSICKÝ MIDFIELDER 04.10.1980 CZECH 178 CM / 65 KG Former clubs: CKD Kompresory Praha, AC Sparta Praha, BV • Signed on eve of 2006 World Cup after 5½ years at Dortmund • 61 games, 13 goals to 2009/10; missed 2008/09 season through injury • 20 goals in 149 league games for Dortmund 2001-06; league winner 2002 • Euro debut for Sparta in UCL group game v Bordeaux, Sept 1999 • 9 goals in 39 UCL games for Sparta, Dortmund, Arsenal 1999-09 • 68 caps, 19 goals; debut at 17, last cap before 2009/10 v Slovakia on 17.11.07 8 MIDFIELDER 26.06.1987 FRENCH 180 CM / 70 KG Former clubs: Olympique de Marseille • Signed in summer 2008; hit winner on league debut on 16.08.08 v WBA • 44 club games, 7 goals, for Arsenal in 2008/09 season • 121 Ligue 1 games, 11 goals, for OM 2004-08 • 13 UCL games, no goals; 38/2 in UEFA competitions • 2007 French Young Player of the Year; 1st senior cap v on 28.03.07 • 15 caps; 2 at EURO 2008 (32 mins as sub)

9 EDUARDO Alves da Silva FORWARD 25.02.1983 CROATIAN 178 CM / 65 KG Former clubs: CBF Nova Kennedy, NK Dinamo Zagreb, Bangu AC, NK Inker Zaprisic, NK Dinamo Zagreb • Brazilian-born; moved to Croatia aged 15; gained citizenship in 2002 • Signed in July 2007 after 104 games, 73 goals, 2 titles at Dinamo • Broken fibula, dislocated ankle v Birmingham on 23.03.08; missed EURO 2008 • Returned on 14.02.09 v Cardiff in FA Cup; 4 games, 3 goals, at end of 2008/09 • Premier League return on 15.08.09 with goal v Everton (6-1) • 24 caps, 14 goals; 12/10 in EURO 2008 qualifiers 10 DEFENDER 17.08.1977 FRENCH 183 CM / 75 KG Former clubs: INF Clairefontaine, SM Caen, Olympique de Marseille, Chelsea FC • Signed on 31.08.06; won 2 leagues at Chelsea, 1 League Cup • 103 French league games; winner v Man Utd in 7 UCL games for OM in 1999/00 • 57 UCL games, 3 goals; 74/5 in UEFA competitions • 106 club games, 11 goals, for Gunners before 2009/10 season • UEFA Under-18 champion in 1996; 72 senior caps, 2 goals; 2003 Confeds winner • All 7 games at 2006 World Cup; all 4 games at EURO 2004; all 3 in 2008 11 FORWARD 06.08.1983 DUTCH 188 CM / 78 KG Former clubs: , SC Excelsior • Signed in 2004; 3 seasons in ; UEFA Cup winner 2002 • 177 club games, 63 goals, for Arsenal; 44/20 in 2008/09 • Signed contract extension in summer 2009; voted club Player of Season • 11 goals in 34 UCL games; debut for Feyenoord v Kyiv 2002/03 • On bench at 2006 UCL final; scored 2 in 4 minutes v Sparta in group stage • 37 caps, 13 goals; 4/1 at 2006 World Cup; 4 (220 mins)/2 at EURO 2008 14 FORWARD 16.03.1989 ENGLISH 170 CM / 68 KG Former clubs: Southampton FC • Joined at 16 in January 2006 after 21 league games, 4 goals, for Southampton • Began 2005/06 with league debut; ended it at World Cup • 106 club games (46 as sub), 14 goals; 21/4 in UCL • England’s youngest cap (17 years, 75 days) on debut v Hungary on 30.05.06 • Unused sub at 2006 World Cup; silver medal at 2009 UEFA Under-21 finals • 8 caps, 3 goals (hat-trick in Croatia in World Cup qualifier on 10.09.08)

15 DENILSON Pereira Neves MIDFIELDER 16.02.1988 BRAZILIAN 182 CM / 70 KG Former clubs: São Paulo FC • Joined on 31.08.06 on day that Gallas, swapped clubs • Arsenal debut on 24.10.06 at West Bromwich in League Cup • 93 club games, 5 goals; 14/0 in UCL • 2005 Copa Libertadores, 2005 World Club Championship squads • Captained Brazil at all youth levels; 2005 Europe/South America medal

16 Aaron RAMSEY MIDFIELDER 26.12.1990 WELSH 177 CM / 70 KG Former clubs: Cardiff City FC • Joined on 10.06.08; started 2008 FA Cup final v Portsmouth (0-1) • Arsenal debut v Twente in UCL qualifier, first leg, on 13.08.08 • 22 games for Cardiff, 2 goals; debut v Hull on 28.04.07; 5 Cup games • 22 games, 1 goal, in 2008/09; 5/1 in UCL (goal at Fenerbahçe) • Youth, Under-21 international; 1st of 7 senior caps on 19.11.08 v Denmark

17 Alexandre SONG MIDFIELDER/DEFENDER 09.09.1987 CAMEROONIAN 185 CM / 74 KG Former clubs: SC Bastia, Arsenal FC, Charlton Athletic FC • From Bastia academy; joined in 2005; nephew of defender Rigobert • 78 club games for Arsenal, 3 goals; 15/1 in UCL • Also 12 Premier games on loan at Charlton in 2006/07 • Played 3 of 4 games at Beijing Olympics; capped by France at youth level • 14 caps; debut at 2008 African Nations Cup; reached final

18 Mikaël SILVESTRE DEFENDER 09.08.1977 FRENCH 183 CM / 83 KG Former clubs: Stade Rennais FC, FC Internazionale Milano, Manchester United FC • Joined on 20.08.08 after 9 years at ; bench for 2008 UCL final • 76 UCL games, 2 goals; 6/0 for Inter, 6/0 for Arsenal, 64/2 for United • 4 Premier League titles at United, one FA Cup, one League Cup • 49 league games for Rennes; 18/1 at Inter; 249/6 at United; 14/2 at Arsenal • 40 caps; 1 at 2006 World Cup; UEFA Under-18 champion 1996 Arsenal FC UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE | SEASON 2009/10 | GROUP H

19 MIDFIELDER 01.01.1992 ENGLISH 172 CM / 68 KG Former clubs: None • Joined in 2001 aged nine; in reserve squad from February 2008 • Signed scholarship forms in summer 2008 • Premier debut on 13.09.08 v Blackburn; UCL debut v Kyiv on 25.11.08 • 8 games, 1 goal (v Sheffield Utd in League Cup) in 2008/09 season • Awarded No.19 shirt left vacant by departure of • 2 games at 2009 UEFA Under-17 finals; Under-21 debut v Dutch on 11.08.09

20 MIDFIELDER 18.01.1987 SWISS 192 CM / 90 KG Former clubs: Etoile Carouge FC, Arsenal FC, Birmingham City FC • Joined academy on 01.01.03; left Ivory Coast for Switzerland aged 17 months • 74 Arsenal games, no goals; 9/0 in UCL • 13 games on loan to Birmingham 2007/08; injured on return to Arsenal • 2004 UEFA Under-19 semi-finalist • 24 caps, 1 goal; unused sub at EURO 2008

21 Lukasz FABIANSKI GOALKEEPER 18.04.1985 POLISH 190 CM / 83 KG Former clubs: Polonia Slubice, MSP Szamotuly, Lubusznanin Drezdenko, Sparta Broznica, Mieszko Gniezko, Lech Poznan, Legia Warszawa • Signed in May 2007 after 2 seasons at Legia • 53 games for Legia 2005-07; took over from (Celtic) • 2005/06 title winner; League Best Keeper in 2006, 2007 • 26 club games for Arsenal; 3/0 in UCL • 14 senior caps; unused reserve to Boruc at EURO 2008

22 Gaël CLICHY DEFENDER 26.07.1985 FRENCH 176 CM / 65 KG Former clubs: AS Cannes • Signed in 2003; 187 club games (1 goal v Stoke on 01.11.08) • 29 UCL games, no goals; 8 last season; 33/0 in UEFA competitions • Started where , Zinédine Zidane began their careers • Debut v Rotherham in League Cup on 28.10.03 - scored in 9-8 win on pens • Won League in 2004; missed 2005 FA Cup final (foot injury) • 1st cap on 10.09.08 v Serbia; 2 caps to 01.07.09

23 Andrei ARSHAVIN FORWARD 29.05.1981 RUSSIAN 174 CM / 70 KG Former clubs: FC Zenit St.Petersburg • Joined on 03.02.09 after 310 club games, 72 goals, for Zenit 2000-08 • Won 2007 league; 2008 UEFA, UEFA Super Cups, Russian Footballer of Year • 49 UEFA club games for Zenit, 15 goals; 6/0 in UCL • 12 Premier games, 6 goals, at end of 2008/09 season (4 goals v Liverpool) • 45 caps, 15 goals; debut on 17.05.02 v Belarus • Named in UEFA’s Team of Tournament at EURO 2008 24 GOALKEEPER 02.03.1988 ITALIAN 192 CM / 84 KG Former clubs: Atalanta BC, Arsenal FC, Barnsley FC • Became No. 3 keeper after summer 2008 departure of • Joined in July 2005; 13 reserve games in 2007/08; first team bench • 2 league games on loan at Barnsley 2006/07; knee injury cut short stay • Arsenal debut in Premier v Stoke on 24.05.09 (4-1) in last game of season

27 Emmanuel EBOUÉ DEFENDER 04.06.1983 IVORY COAST 178 CM / 72 KG Former clubs: ASEC Abidjan, KSK Beveren • Began at Académie Jean-Marc Guillou in 1997; moved to Belgium in 2002 • Signed in 2004/05 winter break after 70 league games, 4 goals, in Belgium • 151 Arsenal games, 6 goals; 33/1 (v Hamburg in 2006/07) in UCL • Played all 270 minutes at 2006 World Cup; 28 caps

28 DEFENDER 26.09.1989 ENGLISH 178 CM / 70 KG Former clubs: Arsenal FC, Norwich City FC, Arsenal FC • Joined in summer 2004 when Wimbledon academy disbanded • First-team debut in League Cup on 31.10.07 v Sheffield Utd • 21 club games, no goals, in 2008/09 season; 4/0 in UCL • All 3 games at 2008 UEFA Under-19 finals in Czech Republic • Started 2009 UEFA Under-21 final v Germany (0-4) in Sweden

30 Armand TRAORÉ DEFENDER 08.10.1989 FRENCH 185 CM / 79 KG Former clubs: AS Monaco FC, Arsenal FC, Portsmouth FC, Arsenal FC • On loan to Portsmouth in 2008/09; 28 games, one goal (6/0 in UEFA Cup) • Joined Arsenal on 01.08.06; 18 games, no goals, from 2006-08 • Arsenal senior debut on 24.10.06 v WBA • Played 2 UCL games (Sevilla, Steaua) for Arsenal in 2007/08 group stage • Under-19, Under 21 international

52 FORWARD 16.01.1988 DANISH 190 CM / 76 KG Former clubs: FC København, Arsenal FC, Birmingham City FC • Joined in August 2004; 27 games, 22 goals, for Reserves in 2005/06 • 13 goals on loan to Birmingham 2006/07; promoted to Premier • 93 Arsenal games (49 as sub), 25 goals; 16/3 in UCL • All 3 games at 2006 European Under-21 finals • 26 senior caps, 8 goals; debut v Poland on 16.08.06 Arsenal FC UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE | SEASON 2009/10 | GROUP H

LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL TABLE 2008/09 Manchester United FC 38 28 6 4 68-24 90 Liverpool FC 38 25 11 2 77-27 86 Chelsea FC 38 25 8 5 68-24 83 Arsenal FC 38 20 12 6 68-37 72 Everton FC 38 17 12 9 55-37 63 Aston Villa FC 38 17 11 10 54-48 62 Fulham FC 38 14 11 13 39-34 53 Tottenham Hotspur FC 38 14 9 15 45-45 51 West Ham United FC 38 14 9 15 42-45 51 Manchester City FC 38 15 5 18 58-50 50 Wigan Athletic FC 38 12 9 17 34-45 45 Stoke City FC 38 12 9 17 38-55 45 Bolton Wanderers FC 38 11 8 19 41-53 41 Portsmouth FC 38 10 11 17 38-57 41 Blackburn Rovers FC 38 10 11 17 40-60 41 Sunderland AFC 38 9 9 20 34-54 36 Hull City FC 38 8 11 19 39-64 35 Newcastle United FC 38 7 13 18 40-59 34 Middlesbrough FC 38 7 11 20 28-57 32 West Bromwich Albion FC 38 8 8 22 36-67 32

Promoted: Wolverhampton Wanderers FC, Birmingham City FC, Burnley FC Relegated: Newcastle United FC, Middlesbrough FC, West Bromwich Albion FC Topscorer: (Chelsea FC) 19 Cup Final: Chelsea FC - Everton FC 2-1 League Cup: Manchester United FC - Tottenham Hotspur FC 1-1 (United win 4-1 on penalties) Super Cup: Chelsea FC - Manchester United FC 2-2 (Chelsea FC win 4-1 on penalties)

NATIONAL LEAGUE FIXTURE LIST 2009/10 15.08.09 (A) Everton FC 09.01.10 (H) 22.08.09 (H) Portsmouth FC 28.12.09 (A) 29.08.09 (A) Manchester United FC 30.01.10 (H) 12.09.09 (A) Manchester City FC 24.04.10 (H) 19.09.09 (H) Wigan Athletic FC 17.04.10 (A) 26.09.09 (A) Fulham FC 09.05.10 (H) 04.10.09 (H) Blackburn Rovers FC 01.05.10 (A) 17.10.09 (H) Birmingham City FC 27.03.10 (A) 25.10.09 (A) West Ham United FC 20.03.10 (H) 31.10.09 (H) Tottenham Hotspur FC 10.04.10 (A) 07.11.09 (A) Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 03.04.10 (H) 21.11.09 (A) Sunderland AFC 20.02.10 (H) 29.11.09 (H) Chelsea FC 06.02.10 (A) 05.12.09 (H) Stoke City FC 27.02.10 (A) 12.12.09 (A) Liverpool FC 09.02.10 (H) 15.12.09 (A) Burnley FC 06.03.10 (H) 19.12.09 (H) Hull City FC 13.03.10 (A) 26.12.09 (H) Aston Villa FC 27.01.10 (A) Tba (H) Bolton Wanderers FC 16.01.10 (A) AZ Alkmaar UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE | SEASON 2009/10 | GROUP H

Founded: 10.05.1967 Telephone: +31 72 547 8000 Address: Stadionweg 1 Telefax: +31 72 547 8050 NL-1812 AZ Alkmaar E-mail: [email protected] Netherlands Website: www.az.nl

CLUB HONOURS National Championship (2) 1981, 2009

National Cup (3) 1978, 1980, 1982

National Super Cup (1) 2009 AZ Alkmaar UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE | SEASON 2009/10 | GROUP H

GENERAL INFORMATION Managing Directors: Toon Gerbrands Supporters Clubs: One (General Affairs) (2,200 members) Marcel Brands Other Sports: None (Technical Affairs) Press Officer: Daan Schippers Captain:

PRESIDENT CLUB RECORDS Dirk SCHERINGA Most Appearances: Michael Buskermolen - 399 league appearances (1990-2005) Date of Birth: 21.09.1950 in Grijpskerk Most Goals: Kees Kist - Date of Election: 211 in 372 appearances (1976-85) 05.10.1993

STADIUM – DS STADIUM Ground Capacity: 16,969 (all-seated) Floodlight: 1,400 lux Record Attendance: 17,149 (2-0 v AFC Ajax on 23.11.2008) Size of Pitch: 105m x 68m

HEAD COACH – Date of Birth: 21.03.1963 in Zaandam Nationality: Dutch Player: FC Groningen (1980-83) AFC Ajax (1983-86) PSV Eindhoven (1986-89) FC Barcelona (1989-95) Feyenoord (1995-97) 78 appearances (14 goals) for Netherlands Dutch Player of the Year 1987, 1988 European Championship Winner 1988 / UEFA Champions League Winner 1988, 1992 / European Super Cup Winner 1992 Dutch Championship Winner 1985, 1987, 1988, 1989 Dutch Cup Winner 1986, 1988, 1989 Spanish Championship Winner 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994 Spanish Cup Winner 1990 / Spanish Super Cup Winner 1991, 1992, 1994 Coach: Dutch National Team - assistant coach (1997-98) FC Barcelona - assistant coach 1998-2000) BV Vitesse (2000-01) AFC Ajax (2002-05) SL Benfica (2005-06) PSV Eindhoven (2006-07) Valencia CF (2007-08) AZ Alkmaar (since 12.06.2009) Dutch Championship Winner 2002, 2004, 2007 / Dutch Cup Winner 2002 Dutch Super Cup Winner 2002, 2009 Portuguese Super Cup Winner 2005 / Spanish Cup Winner 2008 1 Joey DIDULICA GOALKEEPER 14.10.1977 CROATIAN/AUSTRALIAN 191 CM / 78 KG Former clubs: North Geelong Warriors, Melbourne Knights, AFC Ajax, Germinal Beerschot Antwerp, FK Austria Wien • 8 games in 2008/09 title win, after 7 league games in 2006/07, none in 2007/08 • Suffered from concussion, injury, suspension in first two seasons at AZ • Championship medal with FK Austria in 2006 before joining AZ • Withdrew from 2000 Olympics squad through injury • Born in Australia (Geelong), father is Croatian; opted for Croatia from 2004 • 1st of 4 caps on 28.04.04 v Macedonia; reserve at EURO2004, 2006 World Cup 2 DEFENDER 15.09.1978 DUTCH 183 CM / 71 KG Former clubs: Sparta Rotterdam, Willem II Tilburg • Born in Rotterdam; debut for Sparta in 1996 • Headed for Tilburg in January 2000 after 68 games, 4 goals, for Sparta • Signed for AZ in 2004 after 147 games, 4 goals, for Willem II • 134 games, 5 goals, in 5 full seasons for AZ before 2009/10 season • 1st of 10 caps v Ecuador on 01.03.06; 1 game v Argentina at 2006 World Cup

4 Hector Alfredo MORENO Herrera DEFENDER 17.01.1988 MEXICAN 183 CM / 81 KG Former clubs: Club Universidad Nacional (UNAM) • Champion in 2008/09 in first full season with 15 games, but broke leg in Dec • Signed for AZ in December 2007 on 4½-yr contract from UNAM • 52 club games, 3 goals, for UNAM in 2006, 2007 • FIFA World Under-17 champion 2005 • 2 senior caps; debut v Trinidad-Tobago on 10.06.09

5 Sébastien POCOGNOLI MIDFIELDER 01.07.1987 BELGIAN 183 CM / 78 KG Former clubs: R.Standard de Liège, KRC Genk • Arrived in summer 2007, extended contract in summer to 2014 • 25 games, 2 goals, in 2008/09 championship win • 53 Eredivisie games, 4 goals, after 46/1 at Genk • All 4 games, 1 goal (v Dutch!) at 2007 UEFA Under-21 finals • At 2008 Olympics; 1st of 4 senior caps on 20.05.08 v Italy

6 David MENDES DA SILVA MIDFIELDER 04.07.1982 DUTCH 187 CM / 78 KG Former clubs: Sparta Rotterdam, AFC Ajax, NAC Breda • Born in Rotterdam; family from Cape Verde; debut at 17 for Sparta in 1999 • Moved to Ajax (after 64 games) when Sparta relegated in 2002 • Returned to Sparta; joined NAC in 2004 after 53 Div 2 games for Sparta • 56 Div 1 games for Breda; signed in 2006; 29 games, 2 goals, in 2008/09 title win • 1st cap on 07.02.07 v ; was AZ’s 25th Dutch international; 4 caps AZ Alkmaar UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE | SEASON 2009/10 | GROUP H

7 FORWARD 24.11.1987 DUTCH 176 CM / 81 KG Former clubs: AZ Alkmaar, NEC • Born in ; has come through AZ youth teams • Made 1st team debut with 2 league games in 2005/06 season • 24 league games, 1 goal to start of 2009/10 season; 8/1 in 2008/09 title win • Under-21 international; on loan in 2007/08 to NEC; 31 games, 9 goals • 2 goals in 2009 Dutch Super Cup win v Heerenveen (5-1) on 25.07.09

8 Stijn SCHAARS MIDFIELDER 11.01.1984 DUTCH 181 CM / 76 KG Former clubs: SBV Vitesse • Signed in 2005 after 45 games, 4 goals, for Vitesse from debut on 09.03.03 • Missed 2007/08 with ankle injury; 29 games, no goals, in 2008/09 title win • Captain of 2006 European Under-21 champions; played all 5 games • In UEFA’s Team of Tournament at Under-21 finals in • Then straight into the senior team v Ireland ion 16.08.06; 9 caps

9 ARIciennes da Silva Ferreira FORWARD 08.12.1985 BRAZILIAN 179 CM / 84 KG Former clubs: Fortaleza EC, Kalmar FF • Joined in summer 2007 from Kalmar; 29 league games, 9 goals, in 2007/08 for AZ • Then 20 games, 9 goals, in 2008/09 title win • 3 games, no goals, for Fortaleza in 2005; 45/18 for Kalmar in 2006, 2007 • 15 goals for Kalmar in 2007 to top Swedish scoring lists, attract AZ

10 FORWARD 14.07.1984 DUTCH/MOROCCAN 183 CM / 88 KG Former clubs: Excelsior Rotterdam, Tottenham Hotspur FC, Derby County FC, Willem II Tilburg • 2009 Player of Year, Eredivisie top scorer 2008/09 with 23 goals in title win • Born in Rotterdam; 4 seasons for Excelsior to summer 2005; 74 games, 32 goals • Joined Spurs in Jan 2005, no league games, but 9 games, 3 goals, on loan at Derby • Returned to Holland in June 2006 with Willem II, signed for AZ in August 2007 • Dutch Under-21 caps; 1st of 9 caps for Morocco v Czech Rep on 11.02.09

11 Maarten MARTENS MIDFIELDER 02.07.1984 BELGIAN 179 CM / 69 KG Former clubs: RSC Anderlecht, RKC Waalwijk • Born in Eeklo; joined RKC after 1 game for Anderlecht in 2003/04 title win • Joined AZ in 2006 after 45 games, 8 goals, in 2 seasons for RKC • 32 of 34 games in 2008/09 title win with 7 goals • 1st of 7 senior caps v on 07.02.07; former captain of Under-21 side 12 Kees LUIJCKX MIDFIELDER 11.02.1986 DUTCH 191 CM / 84 KG Former clubs: Excelsior Rotterdam • 15 games, no goals, in 2008/09 title win after return from loan • Spent 2006-08 on loan at Excelsior in Eredivisie; 44 games, 3 goals • Senior debut for Excelsior on 21.01.07 in Rotterdam derby v Sparta (sub) • Former Dutch Under-21 international

14 DEFENDER 30.10.1985 ESTONIAN 186 CM / 81 KG Former clubs: FC Elva, FC Viljandi Tulevik, FC Flora , Vålerenga IF, Heracles Almelo • Joined in January 2009; 12 games, no goals, in 2008/09 championship win • Impressed with Heracles from summer 2005; 95 Eredivisie games, 4 goals • First senior cap on 03.07.03 v Lithuania; 56 caps • Father won 19 caps 1993-95 at start of Estonia new national team

15 Simon Busk POULSEN MIDFIELDER 07.10.1984 DANISH 186 CM / 77 KG Former clubs: SønderjyskE, FC Midtjylland • Joined on 23.12.07 with contract to 2012; 11 games in 2008/09 title win • Previously played 63 games, 5 goals, for Midtjylland in 2005-07 • Played for Denmark at 3 age-levels with 25 youth caps • First cap on 28.03.07 v Germany; 3 caps

16 MIDFIELDER 25.07.1986 SWEDISH 187 CM / 86 KG Former clubs: IFK Göteborg • Joined AZ in June 2009 after 5 years with Göteborg • 152 club games, 51 goals for Göteborg 2004-09; won 2007 championship • 3 games at 2009 UEFA Under-21 finals; suspended from semi v England • First full cap on 18.01.07 v Ecuador; 2 caps

18 Moussa DEMBÉLÉ FORWARD 17.07.1987 BELGIAN 185 CM / 85 KG Former clubs: Germinal Beerschot Antwerp, Willem II Tilburg • Joined AZ in summer 2006 after 33 games, 9 goals, in 2005/06 for Willem II • 2nd top scorer in 2008/09 title win with 10 in 23 games; knee injury Oct-Dec • 1st cap on 20.05.06 v ; 21 caps • International at Under-17, Under-19, Under-21 levels; club debut for GBA aged 16 AZ Alkmaar UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE | SEASON 2009/10 | GROUP H

21 Erik HEIJBLOK GOALKEEPER 29.06.1978 DUTCH 195 CM / 91 KG Former clubs: HFC Haarlem, AFC Ajax, De Graafschap • Signed on 24.06.09 on 2-year contract from De Graafschap • 121 league games for Haarlem 2003-07 in Div 2 • All 34 Eredivisie games for De Graafschap in 2008/09 • One first-team game for Ajax in 2007/08 in Dutch Cup; No 3 keeper at Ajax

22 GOALKEEPER 22.02.1987 ARGENTINIAN 192 CM / 89 KG Former clubs: Racing Club de Avellaneda • Joined AZ in 2007 after 6 senior games for Racing • Conceded 17 goals in 27 games in 2008/09 title win; broke hand in March 2009 • Gold medals at 2007 FIFA World Under-20 Championship, 2008 Olympics • Played in Olympic final win after Oscar Ustari was injured in quarter-final

23 Nick VAN DER VELDEN MIDFIELDER 16.12.1981 DUTCH 191 CM / 81 KG Former clubs: RKC Waalwijk, FC Dordrecht, RKC Waalwijk, FC Dordrecht • Joined AZ in summer 2008 from Dordrecht; 14 goals in 37 games in 2007/08 • 20 games, no goals, in AZ title win 2008/09 in first season at club • Only 17 Eredivisie games for RKC in 3 seasons, no goals • 74 games for Dordrecht in 3 seasons, 25 goals

25 DEFENDER 29.09.1985 FINNISH 182 CM / 73 KG Former clubs: TPS Turku, AFC Ajax, FC Zwolle • Released by Ajax in summer 2006, joined AZ in 2008 after 2 years at Zwolle • 22 games, 1 goal, in 2008/09 championship win • 71 games, 5 goals in Eerste divisie for Zwolle • First full cap on 29.05.08 v Turkey; 3 caps

27 Brett HOLMAN FORWARD 27.03.1984 AUSTRALIAN 178 CM / 74 KG Former clubs: Paramatta Power, Feyenoord, Excelsior Rotterdam, NEC Nijmegen • Signed in summer 2008; 15 games, 1 goal, in 2008/09 championship win • Joined Feyenoord in 2002 at 17, loaned to Excelsior; 134 games, 39 goals, 2002-06 • 2 seasons with NEC, 59 Eredivisie games, 13 goals • 1st cap on 22.02.06 v Bahrain; 25 caps 28 DEFENDER 23.09.1982 BELGIAN 178 CM / 75 KG Former clubs: Feyenoord, Excelsior Rotterdam, Feynoord, ADO Den Haag, SBV Vitesse • Belgian international; has played all his football in Netherlands from 1999 • 27 games, 2 goals, in 2008/09 championship win in 1st season at AZ • 17 league games at Feyenoord, no goals; 63/7 at Excelsior; 33/1 at Den Haag; 66/5 at Vitesse • 1st cap on 01.03.06 v Luxembourg; 14 caps

29 Graziano PELLE FORWARD 15.07.1985 ITALIAN 195 CM / 101 KG Former clubs: US Lecce, Calcio Catania, FC Crotone, AC Cesena • Joined in summer 2007 from Lecce; 20 games, 3 goals, in AZ 2008/09 title win • 12 Serie A games, no goals, for Lecce to summer 2006, then on loan • 15/0 at Catania 2004/05; 17/6 at Crotone 2005/06; 37/10 at Cesena 2006/07 • 3 games at 2007 UEFA Under-21 finals; played 2008 Olympic qualifiers

30 James HOLLAND MIDFIELDER 15.05.1989 AUSTRALIAN 180 CM / 72 KG Former clubs: Newcastle Jets • Joined on 11.02.09 from 2008 Australian A-League final winners • Student at Australian Institute for Sport; 2 seasons for Jets; 23 games, 2 goals • 3 full caps; debut v in March 2008

31 Morten NIELSEN FORWARD 28.02.1990 DANISH 192 CM / 80 KG Former clubs: KB , Chelsea FC, Landskrona BoIS • Signed on 21.07.09 after 4 years at the Chelsea academy • Senior debut with 9 games, 2 goals, on loan at Landskrona in early 2009 • Played for Denmark at four youth levels to Under-19 AZ Alkmaar UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE | SEASON 2009/10 | GROUP H

LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL TABLE 2008/09 AZ Alkmaar 34 25 5 4 66-22 80 FC Twente 34 20 9 5 62-31 69 AFC Ajax 34 21 5 8 74-41 68 PSV Eindhoven 34 19 8 7 71-33 65 SC Heerenveen 34 17 9 8 66-57 60 FC Groningen 34 17 5 12 53-36 56 Feyenoord 34 12 9 13 54-46 45 NAC Breda 34 13 6 15 44-54 45 FC Utrecht 34 11 11 12 41-44 44 BV Vitesse 34 11 10 13 41-48 43 NEC Nijmegen 34 9 15 10 41-40 42 Willem II 34 10 7 17 35-58 37 Sparta Rotterdam 34 9 8 17 46-66 35 ADO Den Haag 34 8 8 18 41-58 32 Heracles Almelo 34 7 11 16 35-53 32 Roda JC 34 7 9 18 38-58 30 De Graafschap 34 7 9 18 24-58 30 FC Volendam 34 7 8 19 38-67 29

Promoted: VVV Venlo,RKC Waalwijk Relegated: De Graafschap, FC Volendam Topscorer: Mounir El Hamdanoui (AZ Alkmar) 23 Cup Final: SC Heerenveen - FC Twente 2-2 SC Heerenveen win 5-4 on penalties Super Cup: AZ Alkmaar - SC Heerenveen 5-1

NATIONAL LEAGUE FIXTURE LIST 2009/10 01.08.09 (A) Heracles Almelo 27.03.10 (H) 08.08.09 (H) Sparta Rotterdam 21.03.10 (A) 15.08.09 (A) RKC Waalwijk 13.03.10 (H) 23.08.09 (A) SC Heerenveen 06.03.10 (H) 29.08.09 (H) Willem II Tilburg 18.04.10 (A) 12.09.09 (A) ADO Den Haag 19.12.09 (H) 19.09.09 (H) NEC Nijmegen 10.04.10 (A) 26.09.09 (A) FC Utrecht 03.04.10 (H) 03.10.09 (H) NAC Breda 02.02.10 (A) 17.10.09 (A) FC Twente Enschede 13.04.10 (H) 25.10.09 (H) AFC Ajax 24.01.10 (A) 31.10.09 (A) FC Groningen 30.01.10 (H) 08.11.09 (H) Feyenoord 07.02.10 (A) 21.11.09 (A) Roda JC Kerkrade 13.02.10 (H) 28.11.09 (H) VVV Venlo 20.02.10 (A) 04.12.09 (H) SBV Vitesse 27.02.10 (A) 12.12.09 (A) PSV Eindhoven 02.05.10 (H) Beşiktaş JK UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE | SEASON 2009/10 | GROUP B

Founded: 01.03.1903 Telephone: +90 212 310 1000 Address: Süleyman Seba Cad. No. 48 Telefax: +90 212 258 8194 BJK Plaza B-Blok K3 E-mail: [email protected] TR-34357 Beşiktaş-Istanbul Website: www.bjk.com.tr Turkey

CLUB HONOURS National Championship (13) 1957, 1958, 1960, 1966, 1967, 1982, 1986, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1995, 2003, 2009

National Cup (8) 1975, 1989, 1990, 1994, 1998, 2006, 2007, 2009

National Super Cup (8) 1967, 1974, 1986, 1989, 1992, 1994, 1998, 2006 Beşiktaş JK UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE | SEASON 2009/10 | GROUP B

GENERAL INFORMATION General Secretary: Kenan Öner Club Members: 22,000 Main Contact: Semih Usta Supporters: 20 million Press Officers: Lütfiye Dizdar Other sports: Athletics, Basketball, Tuncay Yanik , Bridge, Chess, Kürsad Kaplan Gymnastics, , Captain: Mert Nobre Paralympic Sports, Rowing, Table Tennis, Volleyball,

PRESIDENT CLUB RECORDS Yildirim DEMIRÖREN Most Appearances: Riza Çalimbay - 745 matches (1979-95) Date of Birth: 06.10.1964 in Istanbul Most Goals: Date of Election: Hakki Yeten - 382 goals (1931-48) 30.05.2004

STADIUM – INÖNÜ STADYUMU Ground Capacity: 32,145 (all seated) Floodlight: 1,400 lux Record Attendance: Sold out on various occasions Size of Pitch: 105m x 68m

HEAD COACH – Date of Birth: 10.11.1949 in Izmir Nationality: Turkish Player: Altay SK Izmir (1966-83) Galatasaray AS (1982-84) 33 appearances (2 goals) for Turkey 476 appearances (83 goals) for Altay SK Winner 1967, 1980 Coach: Galatasaray AS - assistant coach (1985-87) Galatasaray AS - head coach (1987-89 & 1990-92) Alemannia Aachen (1989-90) (1994-96) Turkish National Team (1987-88 & 1996-2000) Fenerbahçe SK (2000-02) Vestel (2003-04) PAS Tehran (2004-06) Persepolis FC (2006-07) Beşiktaş JK (since 09.10.2008) Turkish Championship Winner 1988, 2001, 2009 Turkish Cup Winner 1992, 2009 1 RÜSTÜ Reçber GOALKEEPER 10.05.1973 TURKISH 187 CM / 76 KG Former clubs: , , Fenerbahçe SK, FC Barcelona, Fenerbahçe SK • Signed in summer 2007, joined Fenerbahçe in 1993; re-joined in 2004 • Moved to Barcelona in 2003; only 4 league games (3 starts, 6 goals conceded) • League wins with Fenerbahçe in 1996, 2001, 2005, 2007, Beşiktaş 2009 • 54 UEFA club games (19 UCL) to start of 2009/10 season • 2nd Turkish player to 100 caps on 26.03.05 v Albania; 119 caps • 3 games at EURO 96; 4 in 2000; 2 in 2008; all 7 in 3rd place at 2002 World Cup 3 ISMAIL Koybasi DEFENDER 10.07.1989 TURKISH 177 CM / 75 KG Former clubs: • Joined in 24.06.09 after 28 club games for Gazientepspor in 2008/09 • Gazientepspor first team debut on 10.05.08 v Buyuksehir • Capped at Under-19 level; Under-21 international from 2008/09 season

4 Ibrahim KAS DEFENDER 20.06.1986 TURKISH 183 CM / 73 KG Former clubs: Beşbin Ecvlerspor, Kardemir Karabükspor, Getafe CF • Signed at the age of 18 a four-year contract with Beşiktas in 2001 • Loaned out to Kocaelispor for the 2005-06 season • Signed for Getafe CF in 2008 • 15 league matches, 3 goals for Beşiktas; 25/3 for Kocaelispor; 7/0 for Getafe • Returned to Beşiktas in August 2009 on loan • 1st of 3 caps on 17.11.2007 (2-1 v Norway)

5 Michael FINK MIDFIELDER 01.02.1982 GERMAN 183 CM / 76 KG Former clubs: VfR Waiblingen, SV Fellbach, VfB Stuttgart, DSC , • Signed on 10.06.09 from Eintracht on three-year contract • Began career in Stuttgart youth, reserve teams • 44 games, 4 goals for Bielefeld 2004-06; 87/8 for Eintracht 2006-09 • 6 UEFA Cup games, no goals in 2006/07 season

6 Tomas SIVOK DEFENDER 15.09.1983 CZECH 184 CM / 77 KG Former clubs: SK Dynamo Ceske Budejovice, AC Sparta Praha, Udinese Calcio, AC Sparta Praha, Udinese Calcio • 29 games, 2 goals, in 2008/09 title win in 1st season at club; 3/0 in UEFA Cup • Debut for Sparta in 2002; played 129 club games, 13 goals; 33/1 for Udinese • Captain of Sparta in 2005, captain of Czech Under-21 in 2006 • Joined Udinese in 2007 • 1st of 6 caps v Romania on 03.09.05; had played for Czechs at 7 age-levels Beşiktaş JK UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE | SEASON 2009/10 | GROUP B

7 RIDVAN Simsek DEFENDER 17.01.1991 TURKISH 173 CM / 65 KG Former clubs: Karsiyaka SK • Youth, Under-21 international, signed in June 2009 from second-tier Karsikaya • Started all 3 games at UEFA Under-19 finals in Ukraine in July 2009 • 27 games, 1 goal in 2008/09 as Karsiyaka lost in promotion play-off final

8 NIHAT Kahveci FORWARD 23.11.1979 TURKISH 175 CM / 70 KG Former clubs: Beşiktaş AS, de Fútbol, Villarreal CF • Returned to former club on 27.06.09 after 7 years in Spain • 114 league games, 24 goals, for Beşiktaş 1997-01; 133/58 for Real 2002-06 • 18 Liga goals for Villarreal 2007/08; no goals in 2008/09 after injury at EURO 2008 • 24 UEFA club games, 5 goals; 10/2 with Beşiktaş • 60 caps; 2002 World Cup semis, 2003 Confed Cup, EURO 2008

11 Marcio Ferreira ‘MERT’ NOBRE FORWARD 06.11.1980 BRAZILIAN/TURKISH 183 CM / 81 KG Former clubs: Paysandu SC, Paraná Clube, , Cruzeiro EC, Fenerbahçe SK • Senior debut in 2000 with Paraná; moved to Cruzeiro in 2003 • Signed in 2006 from city rivals Fenerbahçe; now known as Mert Nobre • 10 goals in 27 games in 2008/09 championship win • 12 goals in last 18 games as Fenerbahçe won 2003/04 title • Then scored to clinch 2004/05 title on 22.05.05 v (1-0) • 24 UEFA club games, 6 goals to 2009/10, season; 13/3 in UCL 13 Devison Rogério da Silva ‘BOBO’ FORWARD 09.01.1985 BRAZILIAN 186 CM / 85 KG Former clubs: SC Corinthians • Arrived in January 2006 after 18 games, 5 goals for Corinthians from 2004 • Top scorer since arrival; 12 goals in 2008/09 title win • 19 UEFA club games, 7 goals • 74 club goals in 141 games • Winning goals v Liverpool, Marseille in 2007/08 UCL group stage • Played 2005 Under-20 World Cup; on bench for senior side in 2008

14 Rodrigo Alvaro TELLO Valenzuela MIDFIELDER 14.10.1979 CHILEAN 167 CM / 70 KG Former clubs: Universidad de Chile, Sporting Clube de Portugal • Signed in May 2007 after 6 seasons with Sporting • 6 UCL games for Sporting in 2006/07; 5/1 for Beşiktaş 2007/08 • Played in 2005 UEFA Cup final loss to CSKA Moskva • 35 UEFA club games, 2 goals • Chilean championship in 1999, 2000; Portugal 2002; Turkey 2009 • 32 caps; Olympic bronze medal 2000 15 Rodrigo Barbosa TABATA MIDFIELDER 19.11.1980 BRAZILIAN 175 CM / 67 KG Former clubs: Paulista, São Bento, Santo André, Ferroviára, Inter de Limeira, Treze, Grêmio Serrano, Ceará, XV de Novembro, Campinense, América-RN, Goiás EC, Santos FC, Gazientepspor • Signed a 3-year contract with Besiktas JK on 01.09.09 • Played for 12 clubs in Brazil from 1999 to 2004 when he joined Goiás • 75 league games, 18 goals for Goiás 2004/06; 154/24 for Santos FC 2006-08 • Gazientepspor debut on 23.08.09; 34 league matches, 14 goals in 2008/09

17 EKREM Hayyan DAG MIDFIELDER 05.12.1980 TURKISH 176 CM / 75 KG Former clubs: SK Sturm , Gaziantepspor • 25 games, 1 goal, in 2008/09 title win in 1st season; 3/0 in UEFA Cup • Joined Sturm in 1997, senior debut in 2002, returned to Turkey in 2005 • 95 games for Sturm, 15 goals; 82/9 for Gaziantepspor

19 IBRAHIM Üzülmez DEFENDER 10.03.1974 TURKISH 175 CM / 72 KG Former clubs: Gonenspor, Karabukspor, Amasyaspor, Gaziantepspor • Signed in summer 2000 after 18 months in top flight at • Championship winner 2003, 2009; Cup winner 2006, 2007, 2009 • 28 caps; third place at 2003 Confederations Cup • All 6 UCL games, no goals in 2000/01, 2003/04, 2007/08 • 50 UEFA club games, 2 goals

21 SERDAR ÖZKAN MIDFIELDER 01.01.1987 TURKISH 177 CM / 65 KG Former clubs: Beşiktaş AS, Istanbulspor AS, A Sebatspor, , Beşiktaş AS • Has been with the club since summer 2002 in the youth section • 25 games, 1 goal in 2008/09 championship win • Previous loans at Istanbulspor 2005, Sebatspor 2005/06, Samsunspor 2006/07 • 13 UEFA club games, 1 goal • 3 caps; over 60 matches in age-limit national teams

23 Filip HOLOSKO FORWARD 17.01.1984 SLOVAK 185 CM / 85 KG Former clubs: AS Trencin, FC Slovan Liberec, V Manisaspor • Joined in January 2007; 9 goals in 21 club games to end of 2007/08 • 15 league goals in 2007/08 for Manisaspor/Beşiktaş; 2nd in league lists • 15 goals in league, cup double 2008/09 (10 in league) • 4 UEFA Cup games, 1 goal • 34 caps Beşiktaş JK UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE | SEASON 2009/10 | GROUP B

25 Ügür INCEMAN MIDFIELDER 25.05.1981 TURKISH 183 CM / 76 KG Former clubs: Alemannia Aachen, FC St Pauli, SV Greuther Fürth, V Manisaspor • 21 games in 2008/09 title win in first season with club • 3 UEFA Cup games, 1 goal in 2008/09 • Born at Aachen, Germany, played 5 seasons in Bundesliga2 for 3 clubs • Joined Manisaspor in summer 2004; 72 games, 5 goals, 2004-08 • Only cap v Denmark on 18.02.04 as sub

26 Onur BAYRAMOGLU MIDFIELDER 04.01.1990 TURKISH 188 CM / 75 KG Former clubs: Bozuyukspor • Signed on 04.08.09 from third-tier Bozuyukspor on five-year contract • 17 league games, 2 goals for Bozuyukspor from senior debut on 07.09.08 • Turkish Under-19 international from March 2009

27 Matteo Gayano FERRARI DEFENDER 05.12.1979 ITALIAN 183 CM / 75 KG Former clubs: FC Internazionale Milano, Genoa CFC, US Lecce, AS Bari, Parma FC, AS Roma, Everton FC, Genoa CFC • Signed in June 2009; joined Inter in 1996, Serie A debut on loan at Bari in Aug 99 • 221 Serie A games, 5 goals; 17/0 in Serie B; 8/0 with Everton • Born in Algeria, has Italian father, Guinean mother • First of 11 caps v Turkey on 20.11.02; in EURO 2004, Olympic squads • 4 UCL games for Roma in 2004/05; 6 in 2006/07; 4 in 2007/08 (no goals)

28 Fabian ERNST MIDFIELDER 30.05.1979 GERMAN 183 CM / 80 KG Former clubs: , SV Hamburger, Werder , FC Schalke 04 • Joined on 02.02.09, played 16 games in 2008/09 title win • Played 306 Bundesliga games, 12 goals, for HSV, Bremen, Schalke • 37 UEFA club games, one goal • 24 caps since debut v Kuwait on 09.05.02; 1 game at EURO 2004

29 YUSUF Simcek MIDFIELDER 20.07.1975 TURKISH 185 CM / 77 KG Former clubs: , Fenerbahçe SK, Gaziantepspor, , A Sebatspor, Denizlispor, • 21 games in 2008/09 league, cup wins after joining on 13.01.09 • Has 18-month contract after playing 259 games, 97 goals, for six Premier clubs • 10th season of senior club football • 6 caps, first capped aged 32 44 ERHAN Güven DEFENDER 15.05.1982 TURKISH 183 CM / 75 KG Former clubs: Hacettepe SK, , Gençlerbirligi SK, Ankaraspor AS • Joined in June 2009 from Ankaraspor • 40 league, cup games for Ankaraspor in only season in 2008/09 • Previously 94 league, cup games for Gençlerbirligi 2004-08

58 IBRAHIM TORAMAN DEFENDER 20.11.1981 TURKISH 179 CM / 74 KG Former clubs: , Gaziantepspor, MKE Ankaraspor, Gençlerbirligi SK, Gaziantepspor • Arrived in summer 2004 after 7 years, 135 games at Gaziantep • Can play across the back-four positions • All 6 UCL games, no goals in 2007/08; 31/3 in UEFA club games to 2009/10 • First capped when at Gazientepspor in 2003; 31 caps

77 ERKAN Zengin MIDFIELDER 05.08.1985 SWEDISH/TURKISH 180 CM / 72 KG Former clubs: Hammarby IF • Born in Sweden, joined in January 2009; 2 games in 2008/09 title win • Played for Hammarby from youth to first team; 92 league games, 8 goals, 04-09 • Capped for Turkey at Under-18 level, Sweden at Under-21 level

84 HAKAN ARIKAN GOALKEEPER 17.08.1982 TURKISH 192 CM / 86 KG Former clubs: Kocaelipsor, Ankaraspor • Signed in summer 2007 after international debut at Ankaraspor • Won 1st cap v Brazil on 05.06.2007 at Dortmund; 6 caps • Played 110 games for Kocaelispor from 2002-06 • 18 months at Anakaraspor; 52 club games; 30 for Beşiktaş 2007-09 • 8 UEFA club games

87 KORCAN Celikay GOALKEEPER 31.12.1987 TURKISH 194 CM / 86 KG Former clubs: Istanbulspor, Beşiktaş AS, Tepecik BS • Elevated to first team squad by Jean Tigana, but yet to play a senior game • On loan with Tepecik for 13 third division games in 2008/09 season • Capped at Under-18, Under-19, Under-21 levels Beşiktaş JK UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE | SEASON 2009/10 | GROUP B

LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL TABLE 2008/09 Beşiktaş JK 34 21 8 5 60-30 71 Sivasspor 34 19 9 6 54-28 66 Trabzonspor 34 19 8 7 54-34 65 Fenerbahçe SK 34 18 7 9 60-36 61 Galatasaray AŞ 34 18 7 9 57-39 61 Bursaspor 34 16 10 8 47-36 58 34 13 11 10 38-26 50 Gaziantepspor 34 12 11 11 46-48 47 İstanbul BB SK 34 12 6 16 37-46 42 Ankaraspor AŞ 34 11 8 15 36-42 41 Eskişehirspor 34 10 10 14 45-49 40 Antalyaspor 34 10 10 14 34-42 40 MKE Ankaragücü 34 11 6 17 36-47 39 Gençlerbirligi SK 34 10 8 16 38-50 38 Denizlispor 34 11 5 18 39-52 38 34 10 8 16 35-46 38 Kocaelispor 34 8 5 21 47-73 29 Hacettepe SK 34 5 7 22 24-63 22

Promoted: Diyarbakirspor, Vestel Manisaspor, Kasimpasa Relegated: Konyaspor, Kocaelispor, Hacettepe SK Topscorer: Milan Baros (Galatasaray AS) 20 Cup Final: Beşiktaş JK - Fenerbahçe SK 4-2 Super Cup: Fenerbahçe SK - Beşiktaş JK 2-0

NATIONAL LEAGUE FIXTURE LIST 2009/10 09.08.09 (A) Istanbul BB SK 24.01.10 (H) 16.08.09 (H) Anatalyaspor 31.01.10 (A) 23.08.09 (A) Genclerbirligi SK 07.02.10 (H) 30.08.09 (H) Gazientepspor 14.02.10 (A) 12.09.09 (A) Galatasaray AŞ 21.02.10 (H) 20.09.09 (H) Kayserispor 28.02.10 (A) 27.09.09 (A) Ankaraspor AS 07.03.10 (H) 04.10.09 (H) Denizlispor 14.03.10 (A) 18.10.09 (H) Kasimpasa SK 21.03.10 (A) 25.10.09 (A) Eskisehirspor 28.03.10 (H) 31.10.09 (H) MKE Ankaragucu 04.04.10 (A) 08.11.09 (A) Trabzonspor 11.04.10 (H) 22.11.09 (H) Fenerbahçe SK 18.04.10 (A) 29.11.09 (A) Sivasspor 25.04.10 (H) 05.12.09 (H) Diyarbakirspor 01.05.10 (A) 13.12.09 (A) Manisaspor 08.05.10 (H) 20.12.09 (H) Bursaspor 15.05.10 (A) Chelsea FC UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE | SEASON 2009/10 | GROUP D

Founded: 01.09.1905 Telephone: +44 207 386 9373 Address: Stamford Bridge Telefax: +44 207 381 4831 Fulham Road E-mail: [email protected] GB-London SW6 1HS Website: www.chelseafc.com England

CLUB HONOURS National Championship (3) National Super Cup - 1955, 2005, 2006 Charity / Community Shield (5) 1955, 2000, 2005, 2007, 2009 National Cup (5) 1970, 1997, 2000, 2007, 2009 European Cup Winners’ Cup (2) 1971, 1998 National League Cup (4) 1965, 1998, 2005, 2007 UEFA Super Cup (1) 1998 Chelsea FC UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE | SEASON 2009/10 | GROUP D

GENERAL INFORMATION Chief Executive: Members: 25,000 Season Ticket Club Secretary: David Barnard Holders Director of Supporters Clubs: 86 (65,000 Members) Communication: Simon Greenberg Other sports: None Head of Media: Steve Atkins Captain:

CHAIRMAN CLUB RECORDS Bruce BUCK Most Appearances: Ron Harris - 795 (1962-80) Date of Birth: 13.02.1945 in New York Most Goals: Date of Election: Bobby Tambling - 202 (1958-70) 04.02.2004

STADIUM – STAMFORD BRIDGE Ground Capacity: 41,841 (all-seated) Floodlight: 1,400 lux Record Attendance: 82,905 (v Arsenal FC on 12.10.1935) Size of Pitch: 103m x 67m

HEAD COACH – Date of Birth: 10.06.1959 in Reggiolo Nationality: Italian Player: Parma FC (1976-79) AS Roma (1979-87) AC Milan (1987-92) 283 appearances / 22 goals in Serie A 26 internationals / 1 goal for Italy European Champion Clubs’ Cup Winner 1989, 1990 UEFA Super Cup Winner 1989, 1990 European/South American Cup Winner 1989, 1990 Italian Championship Winner 1983, 1988, 1992 Italian Cup Winner 1980, 1981, 1984, 1986 / Italian Super Cup Winner 1989 Coach: Italian FA (1993-95 / Assistant National Team Coach) AC Reggiana (1995-96) Parma FC (1996-98) Juventus (Feb 1999-2001) AC Milan (2001-09) Chelsea FC (since 01.06.2009) UEFA Champions League Winner 2003, 2007 UEFA Super Cup Winner 2003, 2007 Italian Cup Winner 2003 / Italian Championship Winner 2004 Italian Super Cup Winner 2004 / FIFA World Club Cup Winner 2007 English Super Cup Winner 2009 / UEFA Coach of the Year 2003 1 Petr CECH GOALKEEPER 20.05.1982 CZECH 196 CM / 90 KG Former clubs: FK Victoria Plzen, FK Chmel Blsany, AC Sparta Praha, Stade Rennais FC • Joined in 2004; played 47 UCL games in past 5 seasons to total 59 • Serious head injury v Reading on 14.10.06, returned 20.01.07 • 12 UCL games for Sparta in 2001/02; won 2003 championship • Winner of UEFA’s Best Goalkeeper Award 2006/07 • 150 league games for Chelsea; contract to 2013 • 67 caps; all 3 at 2006 World Cup, EURO 2008, all 4 at EURO 2004 2 Branislav IVANOVIC DEFENDER 22.02.1984 SERBIAN 188 CM / 83 KG Former clubs: FC SREM , OFK Beograd, PFC Lokomotiv Moskva • Signed in January 2008 on 3½-year contract; in Reserves for rest of season • 26 club games, 2 goals in 2008/09; 4/2 in UCL (2 goals in 3-1 at Liverpool) • 55 games, 5 goals for both OFK (2003-06) and Lokomotiv (2006-08) • Silver medal at 2006 UEFA Under-21 finals; UEFA Team of Tournament in 2007 • 1st senior cap on 08.06.05; 23 caps, 4 goals

3 Ashley COLE DEFENDER 20.12.1980 ENGLISH 172 CM / 67 KG Former clubs: Arsenal FC, Crystal Palace FC, Arsenal FC • Left-back from Arsenal ‘School of Excellence’; signed on 31.08.06 • Arsenal debut Nov 1999; 156 games, 8 goals; 84/2 in league for Chelsea • 2 league titles, 3 FA Cups including ‘double’ in 2002 for Gunners • Missed most of 2005/06 (injury); returned for UCL final, World Cup • 45 UCL games (1 goal v Dynamo Kyiv) for Arsenal; 27/0 for Chelsea 2006-09 • 73 caps, no goals; 5 games at 2002, 2006 World Cups, 4 at EURO 2004

5 Mickaël ESSIEN MIDFIELDER 03.12.1982 GHANAIAN 178 CM / 84 KG Former clubs: Liberty FC, SC Bastia, • Moved to Bastia in 2000; league debut on 30.09.00; joined OL in 2003 • Signed in 2005 after 3 French league wins 2003-05; new contract to 2012 • 102 Premier games, 11 goals; 51/8 in UCL career • 3rd at World U-17 Cup 1999; African Nations Cup runner-up 2001 • 25 caps; 3 games at 2006 World Cup; father played for Ghana

6 RICARDO Alberto Silveira CARVALHO DEFENDER 18.05.1978 PORTUGUESE 183 CM / 76 KG Former clubs: Amarante, Leça FC, FC Porto, Vitória FC Setúbal, Alverca Futebol, FC Porto • Joined Chelsea in 2004; played every minute of Porto’s 2003/04 UCL win • Won 4 leagues 2003-2006; UEFA Cup 2003; UEFA Best Defender 2004 • 113 Premier League games, 7 goals for Chelsea • 1st of 53 caps v Albania (5-3) on 15.11.03; 6 games at 2006 World Cup • 4 games, in All Star XI at EURO 2004; 3 games at EURO 2008 • 21 UCL games, no goals for Porto; 42/2 for Chelsea (4/0 last season) Chelsea FC UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE | SEASON 2009/10 | GROUP D

8 MIDFIELDER 20.06.1978 ENGLISH 183 CM / 90 KG Former clubs: West Ham United FC, Swansea City FC, West Ham United FC • Signed in June 2001 from West Ham; 2005 Footballer of Year • 426 Chelsea games, 130 goals; 284/83 in Premier League to 2009/10 • Winning goal in 2008/09 FA Cup final v Everton • 65 UCL games, 18 goals • 71 caps, 17 goals; 4 at EURO 2004 (3 goals), 5 at 2006 World Cup • Father 551 league games at West Ham 1967-84; Frank Jnr 148 1992-2001 10 Joe COLE MIDFIELDER 08.11.1981 ENGLISH 176 CM / 73 KG Former clubs: West Ham United FC • Won FA Youth Cup with West Ham in 1999; 150 games for their seniors • West Ham Player of the Year for 2002/03 (captain) • Signed in August 2003; has won 2 Leagues, 2 League Cups, 1 FA Cup • 53 caps, 10 goals; 46 UCL games, 3 goals; 4/1 last season • 157 league games for Chelsea, 26 goals; 283/36 in career • Injured knee ligaments on 14.01.09 in FA Cup v Southend; ended his season

11 FORWARD 11.03.1978 IVORY COAST 189 CM / 91 KG Former clubs: Le Mans UC 72, EA Guingamp, Olympique de Marseille • Moved to France at 5, gave up football at 15 for a year; uncle played in Div 2 • Joined Le Mans in 1998, scored 12 goals in 64 games in 4 seasons • 3rd in French goal charts with 17 in 2002/03; 3rd in 2003/04 with OM (18) • Joined Chelsea in July 2004; extended contract to 2012 • French Footballer of the Year 2004 • 134 Premier League games, 55 goals, 2004-09; 55/28 in UCL to 2009/10 • 1st of 53 caps in 2002; 34 goals; 2 games at 2006 World Cup 12 Jon Mikel OBI MIDFIELDER 22.04.1987 NIGERIAN 184 CM / 85 KG Former clubs: Plateau United, Ajax Cape Town, SFK Lyn Oslo • Played for Plateau aged 15 in 2003, then moved briefly to South Africa • Joined Lyn in 2005, Chelsea competed with Man Utd for his signature • Signed in June 2006; played 2003 World Under-17 Championship • 130 Chelsea games, 2 goals 2006-09; 20/0 in UCL; FA Cup wins 2007, 2009 • 2005 World U-20 Championship finalist; 14 senior caps from 17.08.05

13 MIDFIELDER 26.09.1976 GERMAN 188 CM / 85 KG Former clubs: FC Chemnitz, 1.FC Kaiserslautern, , FC Bayern München • Signed in 2006; 73 Premier games, 12 goals to start of 2009/10 • League, Cup doubles with Bayern 2003, 2005, 2006; 1998 league with ‘Lautern • Runner-up in League, Cup, UCL with Leverkusen in 2002 • Runner up in League, League Cup, UCL, EURO 2008 in 2008 • Career total of 81 UCL games, 15 goals; 10/0 in 2008/09 • 92 caps, 41 goals; German Footballer of Year 2002, 2003, 2005 15 MIDFIELDER 13.06.1980 FRENCH 181 CM / 73 KG Former clubs: LB Chateauroux, EA Guingamp, Olympique Lyonnais • Born at Cayenne, Guyana, league debut at Châteauroux in 1998 • Team-mate of Drogba at Guingamp, Essien at (joined OL in 2003) • Signed 4-year contract in 2007 after 4 consecutive title wins; extended to 2013 • Ligue 1 Player of Season 2006/07; 134 games for OL, 25 goals • 57/6 in 6 UCL campaigns; 10/0 last season; 53/8 in Premier league • 45 caps; played 2006 World Cup final; 2 games at EURO 2008

17 José BOSINGWA da Silva MIDFIELDER 24.08.1982 PORTUGUESE 183 CM / 71 KG Former clubs: Fornos de Algodres, SC Freamunde, Boavista FC, FC Porto • Born in Mbandaka (Congo); joined Boavista in 2001 • Moved across city in summer 2003 to play under José Mourinho • 39 UCL games with Porto, no goals; 8/0 in 2003/04 win (unused in final) • 148 league games, 3 goals, 4 title wins at Porto; signed in May 2008 • 48 Chelsea games, 2 goals, in 2008/09; 10/0 in UCL; FA Cup win 2009 • 1st of 19 caps v Belgium on 02.06.07; UEFA All-Star Squad at EURO 2008

18 MIDFIELDER 20.08.1983 RUSSIAN 178 CM / 72 KG Former clubs: Spartak Tambov, PFC CSKA • Signed on 08.07.09 from CSKA on three-year contract • 139 games for CSKA, 15 goals, joined 22.08.01; 2005 UEFA Cup medal • Won Russian league in 2006, 2006; Cup in 2005, 2006, 2008 • 1st of 31 caps in 2005 v Italy • Selected for UEFA’s EURO 2008 Team of the Tournament

20 Anderson Luis de Souza ‘’ MIDFIELDER 27.08.1977 BRAZILIAN/PORTUGUESE 174 CM / 73 KG Former clubs: Nacional São Paulo, SC Corinthians, FC Alverca, SC Salgueiros, FC Porto, FC Barcelona • Moved to Portugal in 1997, Porto 1999, Barcelona 2004, Chelsea 2008 • Totals 71 UCL games, 13 goals; 35/7 for Porto 32/6 for Barça 4/0 for Chelsea • UEFA Cup winner 2003; UCL 2004, 2006; 3 leagues with Porto; 2 with Barça • 198 league games in Portugal, 47 goals; 113/13 in Spain; 24/3 in England • 56 caps; 6 games at EURO 2004; 3/1 at EURO 2008; 3/1 at 2006 World Cup

21 FORWARD 05.08.1985 IVORY COAST 184 CM / 77 KG Former clubs: ASEC Abidjan, Feyenoord, Excelsior, Feyenoord • Joined in May 2006; 15 Dutch league goals in 31 games in 2005/06 • Scored 35 goals in 69 games for Feyenoord 2003-06 • 90 Premier games, 20 goals, 2006-09; 30/2 (v Olympiacos, Cluj) in UCL • Declined Dutch nationality in 2006, opting for Ivory Coast • 18 caps; brother Bonaventure passed 50 at 2006 World Cup Chelsea FC UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE | SEASON 2009/10 | GROUP D

22 GOALKEEPER 04.01.1985 ENGLISH 193 CM / 82 KG Former clubs: Middlesbrough FC, Darlington FC, Barnsley FC, Bradford City AFC, Barnsley FC, Crewe Alexandra FC, Cardiff City FC, Middlesbrough FC • Signed 4-year contract on 04.01.09 after 27 Premier games for Middlesbrough • Middlesbrough debut on 03.05.06 v Bolton; 22 Premier games 2008/09 • 63 lower league games on loan for 5 clubs from 2003-07 • England Under-20 international at 2003 FIFA World Cup

23 FORWARD 01.09.1989 ENGLISH 188 CM / 78 KG Former clubs: Manchester City FC • Signed on 03.07.09 from Manchester City on four-year contract • City Young Player of Year 2008/09; 4 goals in 26 games; 8 UEFA Cup games • City debut on 03.02.07 v Reading • Played for England at Under-17, Under-19, Under-20 levels • Part of England Under-21 squad

26 John TERRY DEFENDER 07.12.1980 ENGLISH 185 CM / 91 KG Former clubs: Chelsea FC, Nottingham Forest FC, Chelsea FC • Debut as sub v Aston Villa in League Cup on 26.10.1998; contract to 2012 • 412 Chelsea games, 35 goals; 2 Leagues, 2 League Cups, 2 FA Cups • Player of Year 2001; Players’ Player of Year 2005 • 53 caps, 6 goals; 3 games at EURO 2004, 5 at 2006 World Cup • 61 UCL games, 6 goals (4 in 2004/05; 2 in 2008/09) 2003-09

33 ALEX Rodrigo Días da Costa DEFENDER 17.06.1982 BRAZILIAN 188 CM / 92 KG Former clubs: Santos FC, PSV Eindhoven • Signed in 2004, loaned to PSV 2004-07, returned in August 2007 • Free-scoring defender; 20 in 103 games for Santos 2002-04 • League winner with Santos in 2002, PSV in 2004/05, 2005/06, 2006/07 • 26 UCL games for PSV, 4 goals; hit winner + own goal v Arsenal in 2006/07 • 6 UCL games in 2007/08; goal at Rosenborg; 9/1 in 2008/09; goal v Liverpool • 2007 Copa América winner; 29 caps; FA Cup winner 2009

35 Juliano Haus BELLETTI DEFENDER 20.06.1976 BRAZILIAN 179 CM / 74 KG Former clubs: Cruzeiro, São Paulo, Atlético Mineiro, São Paulo, Villarreal CF, FC Barcelona • 8 years with São Paulo 1993-2001; 1 season (1999) with At. Mineiro • Moved to Spain in 2002; 59 league games, 6 goals, in 2 seasons with Villarreal • Joined Barça in 2004; 71 league games before move to Chelsea in 2007 • Scored winner in 2006 UCL final; converted penalty in 2008 shoot-out • 43 Premier League games, 5 goals in 2007-09; with 15/0 in UCL • 29 caps; 1 game (sub v Turkey) at 2002 World Cup 39 Nicolas ANELKA FORWARD 14.03.1979 FRENCH 185 CM / 77 KG Former clubs: Paris Saint-Germain FC, Arsenal FC, Real Madrid CF, Paris Saint-Germain FC, Liverpool FC, Manchester City FC, Fenerbahçe SK, Bolton Wanderers FC • Signed during 2007/08 on 3½-year contract; 38/16 in league last season • 5 UCL games, no goals in 2007/08; had penalty saved in final shoot-out • 65/23 Arsenal; 20/4 Liverpool; 89/38 at Man City; 53/21 Bolton; 51/20 Chelsea • Career total of 47 UCL games, 9 goals; 2000 UCL medal at Real • 57 caps; 5 games in EURO 2000 win; 3 games at EURO 2008 40 Henrique HILÁRIO Alves Sampaio GOALKEEPER 21.10.1975 PORTUGUESE 188 CM / 86 KG Former clubs: FC Porto, CF Estrela da Amadora, FC Porto, SC Varzim, FC Porto, A Académica de Coimbra, CD Nacional • Signed in 2006 as No. 3 keeper; reserve keeper at Porto 1997-2003 • Extended contract to 2011 on 02.07.09 • 25 Chelsea games, 3 in UCL, after injuries to Cech and Cudicini • Totals 15 UCL games; 1 in 2007/08, none in 2008/09 • 170 Portuguese 1st Division games, 22 for Porto; former Under-21 international

41 Sam HUTCHINSON DEFENDER 03.08.1989 ENGLISH 182 CM / 76 KG Former clubs: None • Joined club academy in 1999; progressed through youth and reserve teams • Senior debut v Everton on 13.05.07 • Missed most of 2007-09 seasons due to knee surgery • England at U-18 and U-19 levels

43 Jeffrey van Homoet DEFENDER 13.11.1991 DUTCH 187 CM / 76 KG Former clubs: Feyenoord • Joined the academy from Feyenoord aged 15, reserves aged 16 • Introduced to the club by , arrived as a schoolboy • First team squad in 2009/10 for pre-season friendlies after first senior contract • Dutch U-17 & U-19 international; U-21 squad for 2009/10

44 Gaël KAKUTA FORWARD 21.06.1991 FRENCH 173 CM / 70 KG Former clubs: RC Lens • Joined the academy from Lens on 01.07.07; professional contract 01.07.08 • FA Youth Cup finalist 2008 • Recovered from broken & dislocated ankle 2008/09 • French U-17, U-18 international; U-19 squad for 2009/10 Chelsea FC UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE | SEASON 2009/10 | GROUP D

LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL TABLE 2008/09 Manchester United FC 38 28 6 4 68-24 90 Liverpool FC 38 25 11 2 77-27 86 Chelsea FC 38 25 8 5 68-24 83 Arsenal FC 38 20 12 6 68-37 72 Everton FC 38 17 12 9 55-37 63 Aston Villa FC 38 17 11 10 54-48 62 Fulham FC 38 14 11 13 39-34 53 Tottenham Hotspur FC 38 14 9 15 45-45 51 West Ham United FC 38 14 9 15 42-45 51 Manchester City FC 38 15 5 18 58-50 50 Wigan Athletic FC 38 12 9 17 34-45 45 Stoke City FC 38 12 9 17 38-55 45 Bolton Wanderers FC 38 11 8 19 41-53 41 Portsmouth FC 38 10 11 17 38-57 41 Blackburn Rovers FC 38 10 11 17 40-60 41 Sunderland AFC 38 9 9 20 34-54 36 Hull City FC 38 8 11 19 39-64 35 Newcastle United FC 38 7 13 18 40-59 34 Middlesbrough FC 38 7 11 20 28-57 32 West Bromwich Albion FC 38 8 8 22 36-67 32

Promoted: Wolverhampton Wanderers FC, Birmingham City FC, Burnley FC Relegated: Newcastle United FC, Middlesbrough FC, West Bromwich Albion FC Topscorer: Nicolas Anelka (Chelsea FC) 19 Cup Final: Chelsea FC - Everton FC 2-1 League Cup: Manchester United FC - Tottenham Hotspur FC 1-1 (United win 4-1 on penalties) Super Cup: Chelsea FC - Manchester United FC 2-2 (Chelsea FC win 4-1 on penalties)

NATIONAL LEAGUE FIXTURE LIST 2009/10 15.08.09 (H) Hull City FC 09.01.10 (A) 18.08.09 (A) Sunderland AFC 16.01.10 (H) 23.08.09 (A) Fulham FC 28.12.09 (H) 29.08.09 (H) Burnley FC 30.01.10 (A) 12.09.09 (A) Stoke City FC 24.04.10 (H) 20.09.09 (H) Tottenham Hotspur FC 17.04.10 (A) 26.09.09 (A) Wigan Athletic FC 09.05.10 (H) 04.10.09 (H) Liverpool FC 01.05.10 (A) 17.10.09 (A) Aston Villa FC 27.03.10 (H) 24.10.09 (H) Blackburn Rovers FC 20.03.10 (A) 31.10.09 (A) Bolton Wanderers FC 10.04.10 (H) 08.11.09 (H) Manchester United FC 03.04.10 (A) 21.11.09 (H) Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 20.02.10 (A) 29.11.09 (A) Arsenal FC 06.02.10 (H) 05.12.09 (A) Manchester City FC 27.02.10 (H) 12.12.09 (H) Everton FC 10.02.10 (A) 16.12.09 (H) Portsmouth FC 06.03.10 (A) 19.12.09 (A) West Ham United FC 13.03.10 (H) 26.12.09 (A) Birmingham City FC 27.01.10 (H) Club Atlético de Madrid UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE | SEASON 2009/10 | GROUP D

Founded: April 1903 Telephone: +34 91 366 4707 Address: Paseo Virgen del Puerto 67 Telefax: +34 91 366 9811 ES-28005 Madrid Website: www.clubatleticodemadrid.com Spain E-mail: [email protected]

CLUB HONOURS National Championship (9) UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup (1) 1940, 1941, 1950, 1951, 1966, 1970, 1973, 1962 1977, 1996 UEFA Intertoto Cup (1) National Cup (9) 2007 1960, 1961, 1965, 1972, 1976, 1985, 1991, 1992, 1996 European / South American Cup (1) 1974 National Super Cup (1) 1985 Club Atlético de Madrid UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE | SEASON 2009/10 | GROUP D

GENERAL INFORMATION Chief Executive: Miguel Ángel Gil Members: 48,515 General Secretary: Clemente Villaverde Supporters Clubs: 647 Communication and Other sports: None Marketing Director: Emilio Gutiérrez Press Officer: Enrique Ramón Pellicer Team Captain: Antonio López

PRESIDENT CLUB RECORDS Enrique Cerezo Most Appearances: Adelardo Rodríguez - 401 in 1st division Date of Birth: (1959-76) 27.02.1948 in Madrid Date of Election: Most Goals: May 2003 Adrián Escudero - 150 (1945-58)

STADIUM – ESTADIO VICENTE CALDERÓN Ground Capacity: 54,851 (all seated) Floodlight: 1,600 lux Record Attendance: 62,000 (v Valencia CF on 02.10.1966) Size of Pitch: 105m x 68m

HEAD COACH – Date of Birth: 02.02.1960 in Velada (Toledo) Nationality: Spanish Player: CD Toledo (1979-80) CD Ciempozuelos (1980-82) Club Atlético de Madrid (B - 1982-86 / A - 86-95) (1995-96) 2 appearances for Spain (1991) 264 appearances in La Liga Spanish Cup Winner 1991, 1992 Trofeo Zamora/Goalkeeper of the Season (1991/92) Coach: CF (2005-06) Levante UD (2006-07) CD Castellón (2008-09) Club Atlético de Madrid (since 03.02.2009) 1 Sergio ASENJO Andrés GOALKEEPER 28.06.1989 SPANISH 182 CM / 80 KG Former clubs: • Joined Valladolid in 2005; Div 1 debut on 12.12.2007 v Villarreal (2-0) • Conceded 1 goal in 1st 5 league games; 47 games (conceded 58) in 2 seasons • Missed 3 months last season due to knee injury; signed for Atlético in July • European Under-19 champion in 2007; 3 games at 2009 U-21 finals in Sweden

2 Juan VALERA Espín DEFENDER 21.12.1984 SPANISH 184 CM / 70 KG Former clubs: Real Murcia CF, Real Racing Club de Santander • Div 1 debut at 18 for home-province Murcia v Villarreal on 07.12.2003 • 10 games in relegation campaign that season; 35 in Div 2 in 2004/05 • Joined Atlético in 2005; 2 goals in 1st season; none since • 33 league games for Atlético; 25 (2 goals) on loan to Racing last season

3 ANTONIO LÓPEZ Guerrero DEFENDER 13.09.1981 SPANISH 173 CM / 65 KG Former clubs: Club Atlético de Madrid, CA Osasuna • Born in Benidorm, came through Atlético youth teams • 1st-team debut with 20 Div 2 games in 2001/02 promotion run • Div 1 debut on loan to Osasuna (in Villarreal on 01.09.2002) • Returned in 2004; 144 league games since then; 19/2 last season; 6 in UCL • 1st of 16 caps in Serbia (0-0) on 30.03.2005

4 Mariano Andrés PERNÍA DEFENDER 04.05.1977 SPANISH 177 CM / 81 KG Former clubs: CA Independiente, Recreativo de Huelva, Getafe CF • Born in Argentina; moved to Spain in 2002; 170 Liga appearances • Debut in Majorca on 19.01.2003; joined Getafe in 2004 • Joined Atlético in 2006 after 72 games, 13 goals (10 in 2005/06) • 79 games, 1 goal, in last 3 seasons; 29/0 last season; 3 in UCL • 1st of 11 caps for Spain (+ only goal) in 2-1 v Croatia on 06.06.2006

6 Ignacio CAMACHO Barnola MIDFIELDER 04.05.1990 SPANISH 182 CM / 75 KG Former clubs: None • From youth teams; started 2007/08 with 12 Div 2B games in 2nd team • Liga ‘debut’ was 4-2 v Barça on 01.03.2008 at 17; 18/2 in 2 seasons • Captained European Under-17 champions in 2007 • Played all 5 games, 1 goal v Ukraine; in UEFA’s Team of Tournament • 2 Under-21 caps; missed 2009 finals through injury Club Atlético de Madrid UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE | SEASON 2009/10 | GROUP D

7 Diego Martín FORLÁN Corazo FORWARD 19.05.1979 URUGUAYAN 174 CM / 74 KG Former clubs: CA Independiente, Manchester United FC, Villarreal CF • Joined United in Jan 2002 after 37 goals in 80 Argentine league games • 10 goals in 63 league games; 3 in 23 in UCL; moved to Spain in August 2004 • Liga top scorer, Europe’s Golden Shoe in 2004/05 with 25 in 38 games • Joined Atlético in 2007; 69/48 Liga games; 10/5 in UEFA Cup; 7/1 in UCL • Liga top scorer last season with 32 goals in 33 games • 48 caps; 1 game, 1 goal (in 3-3 v Senegal) at 2002 World Cup

8 RAÚL GARCÍA Escudero MIDFIELDER 11.07.1986 SPANISH 183 CM / 80 KG Former clubs: CA Osasuna • Born in ; came through academy at hometown Osasuna • Liga debut was 3-0 defeat at Camp Nou on 24.10.2004, aged 18 • Joined Atlético in 2007 after 68 league games, 9 goals • 14/1 in Osasuna’s run to semis in 2006/07 UEFA Cup • 71 league games, 6 goals, for Atlético; 7/0 in UEFA Cup; 8/1 in UCL • 20 Under-21 caps; 3 at 2009 finals in Sweden; in UEFA Team of Tournament

9 José Manuel JURADO Marín MIDFIELDER 29.06.1986 SPANISH 172 CM / 79 KG Former clubs: Real Madrid CF, RCD Mallorca • Started career at Real Madrid C; 95 games, 13 goals, in lower divisions • Made Liga debut on 29.10.2005 for 1st team v Betis; played 3 games that season • Joined Atlético in 2006; played 49 games, 2 goals, in 2 seasons • Loaned to Mallorca last season; scored 9 goals in 35 games • 18 caps for Spain’s Under-21s; 3 games at 2009 European finals

10 Sergio Leonel ‘Kun’ AGÜERO FORWARD 02.06.1988 ARGENTINIAN 172 CM / 74 KG Former clubs: CA Independiente • World Under-20 champion in 2005, 2007; Olympic gold in 2008 • Golden Ball, Golden Shoe (6 goals) at 2007 finals • 5 games, 2 goals (both in semi-final v Brazil) in • Joined Atlético in 2006; 112 Liga games, 41 goals; 37/17 in 2008/09 • European debut with 6 goals in 8 UEFA Cup games in 2007/08; 8/3 in UCL • 16 senior caps; playing 2010 World Cup qualifiers

11 Maximiliano Rubén ‘MAXI’ RODRÍGUEZ MIDFIELDER 02.01.1981 ARGENTINIAN 180 CM / 79 KG Former clubs: Newell’s Old Boys, RCD Espanyol • Moved to Barcelona in 2002 after 59 games, 18 goals, for Newell’s • Debut was away to Real Madrid on 02.09.2002 • Moved to Madrid in 2005 after 111 league games, 26 goals • 107 league games, 30 goals, for Atlético; 33/6 last season • Joint club top scorer in 2008/09 UCL with 3 in 6 games • 29 caps; 5 at 2006 World Cup, 3 goals (2 v , 1 v Mexico) 12 PAULO ASSUNÇÃO da Silva MIDFIELDER 25.01.1980 BRAZILIAN 173 CM / 72 KG Former clubs: SE Palmeiras, FC Porto, Nacional, AEK Athens FC, FC Porto • Joined Porto B in 2000; 50 games at Nacional 2002-04 • 24 games on loan to AEK in 2004/05; rejoined Porto in 2005 • Totalled 123 league games in Portugal; 3 leagues, 1 Cup, 1 Super Cup at Porto • Joined Atlético in 2008; 34 league appearances last season • In UCL 4 games in 2005/06; 7 in 2006/07; 8 in 2007/08; 6 last season; no goals

13 ROBERTO Jiménez Gago GOALKEEPER 10.02.1986 SPANISH 195 CM / 80 KG Former clubs: Gimnàstic de Tarragona, RC Recreativo de Huelva • Madrid-born, started career at Atlético youth teams • Joined Atlético B in 2005, played 5 games in 2nd Div B • Made Liga ‘debut’ on 22.12.2005 v Osasuna, conceded 2 goals • After 14 games with Atlético B in 2006/07, loaned to 2nd Div Nàstic • 28 games, conceded 33 goals in Tarragona; loaned to Recre in 2008, no games

14 Florent SINAMA-PONGOLLE FORWARD 20.10.1984 FRENCH 176 CM / 70 KG Former clubs: Le Havre AC, Liverpool FC, Blackburn Rovers FC, Recreativo de Huelva • Born in Saint-Pierre on Réunion island; came through HAC academy • Joined Liverpool in 2002 after 31 Ligue 1 games, 5 goals • 38 games in 2½ seasons; 3 games, 1 goal (v Olympiacos) in 2004/05 UCL win • 10 games, 1 goal, on loan to Blackburn; moved to Huelva in 2006 • Signed in 2008 after 22 goals in 68 games; 30/5 last season • World Under-17 champion in 2001; top scorer: 9 goals including 2 hat-tricks 16 Juan Gutiérrez Moreno ‘JUANITO’ DEFENDER 23.07.1976 SPANISH 183 CM / 76 KG Former clubs: Cádiz CF, Balompié, RC Recreativo de Huelva • Started at Cádiz B team in 1996; Joined Betis B team in 1997 • 98 games in 2nd Div B; loaned to Recre in 2000; 36 games in 2nd Div • Back at Betis in 2001; Liga ‘debut’ on 23.09.2001 v Valladolid • 255 games, 19 goals, in 8 seasons at Betis; won 2004/05 Copa del Rey • 1st of 25 caps on 21.08.2002 v Hungary; 1 game at EURO 2004; 1 at EURO 2008

17 Tomas UJFALUSI DEFENDER 24.03.1978 CZECH 185 CM / 76 KG Former clubs: SK Sigma Olomouc, Hamburger SV, ACF Fiorentina • Joined Hamburg in 2000 after 100 league games for Sigma • Left for Italy in summer 2004 after 105 Bundesliga games • Joined Atlético in 2008 after 122 Serie A games; 27 in 2007/08 • 33 Liga, 5 UCL games last season • 38 European games, no goals; 13 in run to 2007/08 UEFA Cup semis • 1st of 72 caps on 28.02.01 v FYR Macedonia; 3 at EURO 2008 Club Atlético de Madrid UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE | SEASON 2009/10 | GROUP D

18 Álvaro DOMÍNGUEZ Soto DEFENDER 16.05.1989 SPANISH 189 CM / 83 KG Former clubs: None • Came through youth teams; joined Atlético B in 2007/08 • Played 44 league games in 2nd Div B before joining 1st team last season • Made Liga debut on 26.10.2008 v Villarreal (4-4); played 3 games • UCL debut with full 90 mins in 1-1 at home to Liverpool

19 José Antonio REYES Calderón MIDFIELDER 01.09.1983 SPANISH 178 CM / 74 KG Former clubs: Sevilla FC, Arsenal FC, Real Madrid CF, SL Benfica • Joined Sevilla youth teams at 10; 1st Div debut on 30.01.2000 • Played 84 Liga games, 21 goals, for Sevilla; joined Arsenal in 2003 • 59 Premier games, 16 goals; won 2004 league title, 2005 FA Cup • Loaned to Madrid in 2006; 6 goals in 30 games; won 2007 league title • Signed for Atlético in 2007; no goals in 26 games that season • Loaned to Benfica last season; 4 goals in 24 games; 21 caps for Spain

20 SIMÃO Pedro Fonseca Sabrosa FORWARD 31.10.1979 PORTUGUESE 171 CM / 64 KG Former clubs: Sporting Clube de Portugal, FC Barcelona, SL Benfica • 3 seasons as teenager in Sporting’s first team; joined Barça in 1999 • Joined Eagles in 2001 after 2 seasons, 46 games, at Barça • 76 goals in 172 league games for Benfica; 7 in 18 in Europe • At Atlético in 2007; 63 Liga games, 14 goals, for club; 7/3 in UEFA Cup; 6/2 in UCL • 71 caps; all 7 games at 2006 World Cup; 3 (135 mins) at EURO 2004 • 2 games (253 minutes) at EURO 2008

21 Luís Amaranto PEREA DEFENDER 30.01.1979 COLOMBIAN 180 CM / 76 KG Former clubs: Independiente Medellín, CA • Born in Turbo; 117 games in 4 years with Independiente • Joined Boca in 2003; beat AC Milan to take Europe/S. America Cup • Signed by Atlético in 2004; 149 league games in 5 seasons • Started season with record of no goals in 306 appearances • European debut with 6 UEFA Cup games in 2007/08; 6 in UCL • 1st of 37 caps on 10.09.2003 v Bolivia

22 PABLO Ibáñez Tébar DEFENDER 03.08.1981 SPANISH 192 CM / 80 KG Former clubs: Albacete Balompié • Came through youth teams at home-province club Albacete • 1st of 37 Div 1 games for club was 0-2 v Osasuna on 30.08.2003 • Joined Atlético in 2004; 149 league games in last 5 seasons • European debut with 7 UEFA Cup games in 2007/08; 4 in UCL • 1st of 23 caps was 1-0 v England in Madrid on 27.11.2004 23 CLÉBER SANTANA Loureiro MIDFIELDER 27.06.1981 BRAZILIAN 187 CM / 84 KG Former clubs: Sport Recife, Vitória Bahía, Kashiwa Reysol, CR Santos, RCD Mallorca • Joined Vitória in 2004 after 3 years at Recife (2 in Div 2) • Went to Japan in 2005; back to Brazil after 29 games, 8 goals • Played 35 league games, hit 3 goals, for Santos • Joined Atlético in 2007; 23 Liga games in 2007/08 + 9 in UEFA Cup • On loan at Mallorca last season; 5 goals in 32 league games

24 Leandro Daniel CABRERA Sasía DEFENDER 17.06.1991 URUGUAYAN 187 CM / 81 KG Former clubs: Defensor Sporting • Grandson of former Uruguayan international José Sasía • Came through Defensor’s youth teams; joined their 1st team last season • Played 8 league games in Uruguay; signed for Atlético this summer • Under-20 international

43 GOALKEEPER 07.11.1990 SPANISH 192 CM / 82 KG Former clubs: None • Joined Atlético’s youth teams in 2003 • Made it into Atlético B in 2007 • European Under-17 champion in 2007; finalist at 2007 Under-17 World Cup

49 Sergio Gontán Gallardo ‘KEKO’ FORWARD 27.12.1991 SPANISH 177 CM / 72 KG Former clubs: None • Joined Atlético’s youth teams in 2005; yet to play for the senior side • Was part of the 1st team’s pre-season training • All 5 games, 2 goals in run to European Under-17 title in 2008 • 3 caps for the Spanish Under-19s Club Atlético de Madrid UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE | SEASON 2009/10 | GROUP D

LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL TABLE 2008/09 FC Barcelona 38 27 6 5 105-35 87 Real Madrid CF 38 25 3 10 83-52 78 Sevilla FC 38 21 7 10 54-39 70 Club Atlético de Madrid 38 20 7 11 80-57 67 Villarreal CF 38 18 11 9 61-54 65 Valencia CF 38 18 8 12 68-54 62 RC Deportivo La Coruña 38 16 10 12 48-47 58 Málaga CF 38 15 10 13 55-59 55 RCD Mallorca 38 14 9 15 53-60 51 RCD Espanyol 38 12 11 15 46-49 47 UD Almeria 38 13 7 18 45-61 46 Real Racing Club Santander 38 12 10 16 49-48 46 Athletic Club Bilbao 38 12 8 18 47-62 44 Sporting Gijón 38 14 1 23 47-79 43 CA Osasuna 38 10 13 15 41-47 43 Real Valladolid CF 38 12 7 19 46-58 43 Sporting Gijon 38 14 1 23 47-79 43 Getafe CF 38 10 12 16 50-56 42 Real Betis Balompié 38 10 12 16 51-58 42 CD Numancia 38 10 5 23 38-69 35 RC Recreativo de Huelva 38 8 9 21 34-57 33

Promoted: CD Tenerife, , Xerez CF Relegated: Real Betis Balompié, CD Numancia, RC Recreativo de Huelva Topscorer: Diego Forlan (Club Atlético de Madrid) 32 Cup Final: FC Barcelona - Athletic Club Bilbao 4-1 Super Cup: FC Barcelona - Athletic Club Bilbao 2-1 / 3-0

NATIONAL LEAGUE FIXTURE LIST 2009/10 30.08.09 (A) Málaga CF 31.01.10 (H) 12.09.09 (H) Real Racing Club 07.02.10 (A) 20.09.09 (A) FC Barcelona 14.02.10 (H) 23.09.09 (H) UD Almeria 21.02.10 (A) 27.09.09 (A) Valencia CF 28.02.10 (H) 04.10.09 (H) Real Zaragoza 07.03 10 (A) 18.10.09 (A) CA Osasuna 14.03.10 (H) 25.10.09 (H) RCD Mallorca 21.03.10 (A) 31.10.09 (A) Athletic Club Bilbao 24.03.10 (H) 08.11.09 (H) Real Madrid CF 28.03.10 (A) 22.11.09 (A) RC Deportivo La Coruña 04.04.10 (H) 29.11.09 (H) RCD Espanyol 11.04.10 (A) 05.12.09 (A) CD Xerez 14.04.10 (H) 13.12.09 (H) Villarreal CF 18.04.10 (A) 20.12.09 (A) CD Tenerife 25.04.10 (H) 03.01.10 (H) Sevilla FC 02.05.10 (A) 10.01.10 (A) Real Valladolid CF 05.05.10 (H) 17.01.10 (H) Sporting Gijón 09.05.10 (A) 24.01.10 (A) Getafe CF 16.05.10 (H)