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AFCON 2023 stats zone: 60% of the players ply their trade in Europe, 39 play in South Africa

Amakye Ansah by Amakye Ansah
February 6, 2024
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AFCON 2023 has reached the semi-finals stage with all four teams left having the capacity to lift the trophy.

On Wednesday, Nigeria will play against South Africa while the host Ivory Coast will square off against DR Congo.

Out of the 629 players participating in the 2023 AFCON, 60% play their football in Europe, 26% are plying their trade in Africa, 12% are playing in Asia and 1% of players come from the Americas and Oceania combined.

French league provided the most players with 90. English Premier League supplied 50 players. Spanish LaLiga also supplied 30 players with Bundesliga and Serie A Each supplying 20 players.

Saudi Arabia Leagues provided 75 players for the 2023 AFCON.

On the continent, 39 players ply their trade in South Africa. Tanzania and Egypt leagues each supplied 19 players.

The Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 provided 11 players while the Moroccan Botola Pro provided the 2023 AFCON with 4 players.

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