The Slovenia Euro 2024 squad is taking shape, as manager Matjaz Kek gets ready to lead the country to just their second European Championship finals.
Slovenia's sole appearance at the Euros so far came back in 2000 – although they have qualified for two World Cups since then: 2002 and 2010.
There aren't many household names in the current Slovenian set-up, but Kek's well-drilled side will be out to ruffle a few feathers at Euro 2024 – where they've been drawn alongside England, Denmark and Serbia in Group C.
Can they make it out of the group at a major tournament for the very first time? Well, they're bound to be riding high after a statement 2-0 friendly win over one of the pre-Euros favourites, Portugal, during the most recent round of international fixtures.
As with every team involved out in Germany, FourFourTwo will bring you all the latest on Slovenia as we report live from the European Championship.
Slovenia's squad
Slovenia Euro 2024 squad: The squad for the March friendlies against Malta and Portugal
GK: Jan Oblak (Atletico Madrid)
GK: Vid Belec (APOEL)
GK: Igor Vekic (Vejle)
DF: Zan Karnicnik (Celje)
DF: Jure Balkovec (Alanyaspor)
DF: Miha Blazic (Lech Poznan)
DF: Jaka Bijol (Udinese)
DF: Erik Janza (Gornik Zabrze)
DF: Petar Stojanovic (Sampdoria on loan from Empoli)
DF: Vanja Drkusic (Sochi)
DF: David Brekalo (Orlando City)
MF: Jon Gorenc Stankovic (Sturm Graz)
MF: Benjamin Verbic (Panathinaikos)
MF: Sandi Lovric (Udinese)
MF: Timi Max Elsnik (Olimpija Ljubljana)
MF: Jasmin Kurtic (Sudtirol)
MF: Tomi Horvat (Sturm Graz)
MF: Adam Gnezda Cerin (Panathinaikos)
FW: Andraz Sporar (Panathinaikos)
FW: Benjamin Sesko (RB Leipzig)
FW: Zan Celar (Lugano)
FW: Jan Mlakar (Pisa)
FW: Zan Viptonik (Bordeaux)
FW: Nino Zugelj (Bodo/Glimt)
Slovenia Euro 2024 squad numbers
Squad numbers are yet to be confirmed for Euro 2024.
Matjaz Kek took over as Slovenia boss for the second time in 2018, having coached his country at the 2010 World Cup during his first spell in charge.
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The former defender won one cap for Slovenia and has previously managed at club level in Croatia, Saudi Arabia and his homeland.
Slovenia's star player
Jan Oblak
Jan Oblak is one of the few Slovenia players who ply their trade in a top-five European league (Image credit: Getty Images)
Regarded as one of the best goalkeepers of the modern era, Jan Oblak is Slovenia's captain, figurehead and elite last line of defence.
By the time Euro 2024 rolls around, he'll be approaching a decade at Atletico Madrid – with whom he's won the La Liga title and Europa League, as well as finishing as a runner-up in the 2015/16 Champions League.
Oblak has, however, yet to feature at a major tournament for his country, having only made his senior international debut in 2012.
FAQs
How many players are Slovenia allowed to take to Euro 2024?
UEFA confirmed in February that each competing nation will be able to name a final squad of 23 players in their Euro 2024 squads, including a mandatory three goalkeepers.
After a couple of tournaments featuring 26-player teams, UEFA have now reverted from the expanded squad.
National managers were allowed to bring 26 players to 2021's European Championship for the first time at a major tournament, as a special measure brought in due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to the fixture congestion, the expanded squads returned for the World Cup. Without those same issues, 23-player squads have made a return.
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Tom Hancock started freelancing for FourFourTwo in April 2019 and has also written for the Premier League and Opta Analyst, among others. He supports Wycombe Wanderers and has a soft spot for Wealdstone. A self-confessed statto, he has been known to watch football with a spreadsheet (or several) open...
