Colombia's Players Competing from Sunday in the U-17 South American Football Championship
With 230 footballers, the 22nd edition of the Men's U-17 South American Championship began this Good Friday in Paraguay, an event that will award seven spots to the World Cup.
TL;DR
- The 22nd edition of the U-17 South American Championship starts with 230 footballers in Paraguay.
- Seven World Cup qualification spots are available.
- Colombia's national team debuts on Sunday against Ecuador.
- The Colombian squad includes 10 players from Antioquian clubs, with Medellín contributing four.
- Atlético Nacional has three players, Estudiantil and Deportivo Cali have two each.
- The tournament is seen as an opportunity to fight for the continental title as well as World Cup qualification.
- Colombia is in Group A with Paraguay, Chile, Ecuador, and Uruguay.
- Brazil is the most successful team in the tournament's history with 14 titles.