Sydney FC Name Six Academy Prospects In ACL2 Squad

Sydney FC has named six Sky Blues Academy prospects alongside new signings Douglas Costa, Leo Sena, Patryk Klimala and Anas Ouahim in the club’s 33-man AFC Champions League 2 squad, ahead of the first match next Thursday night.

Tickets have gone on sale from Ticketek for Sydney FC’s group stage games this morning, with Hong Kong team Eastern FC up first – kick off 8pm.

World superstar footballer Costa, alongside recent signings Leo Sena and Patryk Klimala, is set to make his much-anticipated Sydney FC debut in the game at Jubilee Stadium and is excited to get his first taste of Australian football at Kogarah.

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“It’s a game I’m really looking forward to and excited to finally make my Sky Blues debut,” said the former Juventus, Bayern Munich and Brazil World Cup star.

Douglas Costa (centre) and Leo Sena (right) are set to make their Sydney FC debuts at Jubilee Stadium.

“I’ve heard so much about the passionate fans in Australia and I’m looking forward to walking out at Jubilee Stadium in front of a great many supporters.

“It’s a very important game for us in a big competition as we want to succeed in Asia and prove we are one of the best teams.

“But my team-mates and I would also love to put on a great show of football for everyone who turns out.”

Fans are excited to see the Brazilian in action

Head Coach Ufuk Talay said: “For Douglas we are working towards the first ACL game at Jubilee Stadium and giving him best possible chance to be ready.

“We’ve got very fond memories of Jubilee Stadium.

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“It’s going to be a great night under lights and we are looking forward to be united back with our fans.”

Meanwhile young Academy stars Joseph Calusic, Nickolas Alfaro, Tyler Williams, Pearson Kasawaya, Mathias Macallister and Will Kennedy have all been included in the Sky Blues squad.

Will Kennedy is one of the young Academy players named in Sydney FC’s AFC Champions League 2 squad.

The young players follow in a long line of former young Sky Blues such as Patrick Wood, Joel King, Cameron Devlin, Marco Tilio and Patrick Flottman who have been named at a young age into the larger squads to give them first team experience.

Asian Football Confederation rules allow for squads of up to 35 players in the ACL 2 with room to register more until five days before the first game or change three up until 31^st October.

All tickets to see Douglas Costa’s debut are available from Ticketek with all adult tickets at $30 and juniors at $15.

Sydney FC ACL 2 2024-25 Squad

1. Andrew Redmayne

3. Aaron Gurd

4. Jordan Courtney Perkins

5. Hayden Matthews

6. Corey Hollman

7. Adrian Segecic

8. Anas Ouahim

9. Patryk Klimala

10. Joe Lolley

11. Douglas Costa