The Aroras

Factfile

Current Squad

Goalkeepers

1. Ricardo DiTorino - Akani Sands, age 20, 51 caps.
The last few years have been of almost imeasurable success for the Akani Sands keeper - his team are riding high in the league after their double-winning exploits of lat year, and he has already reached 50 caps at the tender age of twenty. The cat-like agility of this young shot-stopper has propelled him to the brink of international stardom.

2. Amir Bettison - Gabalfa Rovers, age 33, 49 caps.
After a slightly disappointing season last year, his club (of which he is captain) is finally starting to revive its former glory. Hugely inspirational with a great footballing brain.

3. Robert Sole - Lorshill United, age 23, 1 cap.
Despite rumours of his imminent departure, Sole has remained loyal to his home-town club after signing a new contract. This 6'2" keeper is an imposing prescence in the box, and is excellant at handling crosses.

Defenders

4. Gwynoro Tyrno'r - Makosile United (Vilita), age 20, 8 caps.
An exciting young defensive talent whose displays in the previous Cup of Harmony have earned him a move to the Vilitan league.

5. Geraint Carew - Vimesbairn Athletic (Cockbill Street), age 27, 75 caps, 3 goals.
One of the most experienced and consistant players in the squad. A dependable tackler and swift counter-attacker, Carew also shows some prowess from the penalty spot.

6. Jon McKinnon - Patriots Everton (Krytenia), age 21, 38 caps.
Like Gwynoro Tyrno'r, McKinnon worked his way through the Under-21 ranks before clinching a spot in the full international squad at a young age, and, like Tyrno'r, his potential was spotted by foreign talent scouts.

7. Amir Bin Da'ud - Gabalfa Rovers, age 29, 62 caps.
An exciting, experienced left back who made a name for himself in Bettian football with his long throws which have set up many goals in the past for both club and country. Is pretty much an integral part of the Bettian team.

8. Gareth Coates (captain) - Grappenhall United, age 26, 61 caps, 1 goal.
Vastly experienced captain of the Bettian national squad who often puts in near-flawless performances (according to him anyway).

9. Musa Williams - Gabalfa Rovers, age 28, 67 caps.
This experienced tough-tackling centre-back has been a mainstay of the Bettian squad for many years, and its not difficult to see why. Is a veritable rock in defence for both club and country.

Midfielders

10. John Connick - Rolestu FC (Bedistan), age 30, 70 caps.
His keen awareness of players around him and pinpoint passes has established this midfield dynamo as the playmaker of the team.

11. Badr Warlow - Gabalfa City, age 22, 12 caps, 2 goals.
An emerging talent whose free-kicks are famed and feared within the Apex League. Scored on his debut during the qualifying round of World Cup 23.

12. Omar Whistler - Strundanne FC (Nedalia), age 25, 41 caps, 11 goals.
A solid experienced midfielder who, after having a torrid season with his former club Maindy, has made the move over the border to Nedalia. He will be looking to take out his frustrations on the international stage.

13. Evan Brooks - Gabalfa Rovers, age 28, 61 caps, 17 goals.
Reckoned by many to be the best midfielder Bettia has ever produced, his set-pieces are second to none. Equally at home in the centre or on either wing.

Wingers

14. Aaron Brown - Rumnasih Rangers, age 23, 36 caps, 2 goals.
A nippy little right-winger with undoubted attacking capabilities, often linking up well with the right back to set up swift attacks. Has just signed for the league newcomers much to the surprise (and dismay) of his former club Emcorn, who inexplicably had a torrid time at the bottom of the 1st Division.

15. Ieaun Swain - Grappenhall United, age 23, 34 caps, 2 goals.
An exceptionally quick player who has made the left-wing slot his own. Is currently enjoying a tremendous season with Grappenhall, and will be hoping his club form translates onto the international field.

16. Jason Abdullah - Butetown Dragons, age 20, 18 caps.
A firey youngster who usually plays on the right but just as capable on the left, making him an ideal member for this squad. Is on a tremendous run of form for his club, which looks to be enough to see him reclaim a first team spot after a while on the sidelines.

17. Chris Walworth - Canterbury (Liamist States), age 25, 7 caps.
Has made a handful of appearances for the Aroras, and will be hoping to impress the management in his push to gain a first-team spot. Primarily a winger, although he can play in the centre if needed.

Forwards

18. Lewis Bin-Majd - Gabalfa City, age 30, 12 caps, 2 goals.
Prolific club goalscorer who made his debut during AOCAF IX, he is on a good run of form after netting twice during the Cup of Harmony. Is a potent striker, especially from long-range.

19. Latif Hunter - Aigburth Athletic (Krytenia), age 20, 20 caps, 7 goals.
A true wonderkid, Hunter astounded the Bettian footballing scene by winning the Golden Boot during the first Apex League. Has been playing in Krytenia for a couple of seasons where the experience seems to have done hime a world of good.

20. Chris Hutton - Marine Coast United (Vilita), age 19, 52 caps, 24 goals.
A prolific scorer in international football who makes his living in the V-League. The centrepiece of Bettia's front line for a few seasons now, he is famed for his terrier-like tenacity and shooting accuracy.

21. John Harding - Akani Sands, age 29, 31 caps, 20 goals.
A lanky striker whose goals helped Akani Sands to the league and cup double last year, and is once again his club's leading scorer. His 6'4" frame makes him an obvious danger from corners and crosses.

22. Gethin Ward - Gabalfa Rovers, age 30, 45 caps, 16 goals.
Gabalfa Rovers' main striker has been a regular feature of the Bettian lineup for quite some time, but has been eclipsed by the emergence of such talent as Hunter, Hutton and York. A supreme goal poacher in the same vein as his former team-mate and Bettian legend Stuart Abdul-Rahim.

23. Judson York - Pylos Reavers (Hypocria), age 27, 44 caps, 29 goals.
Fearsome. There's no other word to describe Judson York. His skill, speed and power has seen him set the Hypocrian league on fire over the last couple of seasons, and he has established himself as a first team regular for Bettia. A versatile striker who can play as a centre-forward or on either wing.

24. Ieuan Howerth - Old Liamopolois (Liamist States), age 21, 0 caps.
Howarth is a Liamist States-based player who enjoyed great success at the last U21-World Cup. Howerth is nicknamed The Flea because he irritates and taunts opponents with his flair and skill, which sometimes makes him the target of some crunching tackles.

25. Husni Teague - Butetown Dragons, age 29, 4 Caps, 1 goal.
Having made a few appearances in the last AOCAF (including one goal against Sarzonia), his recent performances for club and country have ensured he makes it into the 25-man squad.

Starting Eleven