AUCKLAND, New Zealand – Auckland City FC is proud to confirm its 27-man squad for the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup USA 2025™️, where the Navy Blues will represent Oceania on football’s biggest club stage.
9 June 2025
The squad blends seasoned international experience, homegrown talent, and youthful energy, as the team prepares to face some of the world’s most prestigious clubs – FC Bayern Munich (Germany), SL Benfica (Portugal), and Boca Juniors (Argentina).
Club captain Mario Ilich leads the group, alongside vice-captains Adam Mitchell and Ryan De Vries, with fan favourites Myer Bevan, Angus Kilkolly, and Dylan Manickum bolstering the attacking line.
The club also welcomes rising talents like Matt Ellis, Adam Bell, Jeremy Foo, Joe Lee, and Haris Zeb, marking their first FIFA Club World Cup™️ appearances.
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FIFA Club World Cup USA 2025™️ Auckland City FC Squad
1. Conor TRACEY (GK)
2. Mario ILICH (c)
3. Adam MITCHELL
4. Christian GRAY
5. Nikko BOXALL
6. Jackson MANUEL
7. Myer BEVAN
8. Gerard GARRIGA
9. Angus KILKOLLY
10. Dylan MANICKUM
11. Ryan DE VRIES
12. Regont MURATI
13. Nathan LOBO
14. Jordan VALE
15. Jeremy FOO
16. Joe LEE
17. Jerson LAGOS
18. Sebastian CIGANDA (GK)
19. Dylan CONNOLLY
20. Matt ELLIS
21. Adam BELL
22. Tong ZHOU
23. Alfie ROGERS
24. Nathan GARROW (GK)
25. Michael DEN HEIJER
26. David YOO
27. Haris ZEB
COACHING STAFF
HEAD COACH: Paul POSA
ASSISTANT COACH: Ivan VICELICH
ASSISTANT COACH: Adria CASALS
ASSISTANT COACH: Daewook KIM
TECHNICAL ANALYST: Malte THESENVITZ
GK COACH: Jonas HOFFMANN
TEAM MANAGER: Keith COTON
PHYSIO: Matt PAYNE
PHYSIO: Zara ELLIS
PHYSIO: Natalia KOSINSKA
TEAM DOCTOR: Craig PANTHER
TEAM MANAGER: Keith COTON
