Which players have Philippines picked for the 2022 AFF Championship?
Philippines have been a regular at the AFF Championship for many years, but have never managed to win the competition.
Over the last decade or so, however, interest in the beautiful game has increased in Philippines and they are slowly but surely becoming a force to be reckoned with.
They made it to the semi-finals for the first time in 2010 and repeated that achievement in 2012, 2014 and 2018.
The 2020 edition was less of a success due to a number of factors and they will be determined to show what they're made of again this time around.
The Azkals are in group A with Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia and Thailand.
Here's a look at new head coach Josep Ferre Ybarz's squad.
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GOALKEEPERS
KL City goalkeeper Kevin Ray Mendoza will be fancying his chances of securing the No.1 jersey, ahead of a number of youthful and less experienced alternatives.
Switzerland-born Anthony Pinthus, meanwhile, might also get a chance to prove his worth if Mendoza isn't quite up for the task for whatever reason.
| Name |
Club |
| Kevin Ray Mendoza |
Kuala Lumpur City |
| Anthony Pinthus |
United City |
| Julian Schwarzer |
ADT |
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DEFENDERS
Amani Aguinaldo is one of the few experienced heads in the Philippines squad and will likely play a key role in defence.
Jefferson Tabinas will also be confident of breaking into the starting XI, with Yrick Gallantes another option at the back.
| Name |
Club |
| Amani Aguinaldo |
Nakhon Ratchasima |
| Kamil Amirul |
ADT |
| Yrick Gallantes |
ADT |
| Simen Lyngbo |
United City |
| Audie Menzi |
Kaya-Iloilo |
| Christian Rontini |
Penang |
| Paul Tabinas |
Unattached |
| Jefferson Tabinas |
Mito HollyHock |
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MIDFIELDERS
Versatile attacking midfielder Stephan Schrock is going to be key to Philippines' ambitions at the tournament.
Along with Schrock, wingers Kenshiro Daniels and Hikaru Minegishi will be the key experienced personnel in the middle of the park to guide a young team.
Wonderkids Oliver Bias and Sandro Reyes are arguably the two to watch in midfield.
| Name |
Club |
| Arnel Amita |
Kaya-Iloilo |
| Oliver Bias |
Chiangmai United |
| Pocholo Bugas |
United City |
| Kenshiro Daniels |
United City |
| Jesus Melliza |
Kaya-Iloilo |
| Hikaru Minegishi |
United City |
| Harry Nunez |
ADT |
| Sandro Reyes |
Kaya-Iloilo |
| Stephan Schrock |
ADT |
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ATTACKERS
The experienced Hartmann is expected to start most games at the AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup 2022.
Jarvey Gayoso will also hope to get some chances after some fine performances at club level.
| Name |
Club |
| Jarvey Gayoso |
Kaya-Iloilo |
| Mark Hartmann |
United City |
| Sebastian Rasmussen |
Randers Freja |