Colombia eyes U-20 glory and a World Cup berth in Indonesia this year

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The hosts have assembled a competitive squad aimed at lifting the title and earning a spot in the World Cup held in Indonesia this year.

The South American Under-20 Championship organized by Conmebol and taking place in Colombia poses a dual challenge for the local side: capture the championship for a fourth time in its history and secure one of the World Cup berths scheduled for later in the year in Indonesia. This tournament serves as a crucial proving ground for young players as they transition toward higher levels of international play.

Head coach Héctor Fabio Cárdenas has called together a strong roster, many of whom have been involved in the development program for some time. The notable absence of Tomás Ángel, a prolific scorer and captain in several campaigns, stands out as a surprise during the selection process.

Guided by the leadership of Jhon Jader Durán, alongside key contributors such as Alexis Castillo Manyoma, Miguel Ángel Monsalve, and Luis Marquínez, Colombia intends to seize the opportunity to bring pride to the nation by performing at a high level on home soil.

Colombia 2023 South American Under-20: fixtures, standings, groups, and World Cup qualification

Colombian squad for the South American Sub-20 2023

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  • ALEXEI ROJAS FEDORUSHCHENKO – Arsenal Football Club (ENG)
  • DANIEL ANDRÉS LUNA GARCÍA – Deportivo Cali
  • JUAN JOSÉ MINA GONZALEZ – Deportivo Cali
  • LUIS MIGUEL MARQUINES PRECIADO – National Athletics
  • ÉDIER OCAMPO VIDAL – National Athletics
  • ANDRÉS SALAZAR OSORIO – National Athletics
  • ÓSCAR MANUEL CORTES CORTES – Millonarios FC
  • CRISTIAN DANIEL SANTANDER ROSERO – Football club Barranquilla
  • JHON JAIDER VÉLEZ CAREY – Football Club Barranquilla
  • RICARDO ANDRÉS CARABALLO FLÓREZ – Football club Barranquilla
  • GUSTAVO ADOLFO PUERTA MOLANO – Bogota football club
  • JHON JÁDER DURÁN PALACIO – Chicago Fire (USA)
  • FERNANDO ANTONIO ALVAREZ – Pachuca Soccer Club (MEX)
  • ALEXIS CASTILLO MANYOMA – Football club Cortuluá
  • MIGUEL ÁNGEL MONSALVE GONZÁLEZ – Deportivo Independiente Medellin
  • JULIÁN ANDRES PALACIOS ISAZA – Envigado FC
  • JUAN DAVID FUENTES GARRIDO – FC Barcelona (ESP)
  • ISAAC ZULETA RENDON – Getafe Football Club (ESP)
  • KEVIN ANDRÉS MANTILLA CAMARGO – Independent Santa Fe
  • JHOJAN CAMILO TORRES GUAZA – Independent Santa Fe
  • JUAN ANDRES CASTILLA LOZANO – Houston Dynamo FC (USA)
  • JORGE LEGUÍN CABEZAS HURTADO – Real Cartagena FC
  • DANIEL ESTEBAN PEDROZO MARTINEZ – Real Cartagena FC

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