
The team introduces itself
The U19 team of Grasshopper Club Zurich is currently in 10th place in the championship table and is fighting for a spot in the playoffs. Recently, important points have been collected, and the gap to the leading teams has been reduced.
Nevertheless, there are many promising and talented players in this team and in the cohorts who will participate in the Blue Stars / FIFA Youth Cup 2024. A significant portion of these players are already in the U21 squad, which is performing well in the First League Classic and is comfortably positioned in the mid-table. After a successful start to the season, the team established itself in the top group until winter. However, after the winter break, the team had to pay a bit of a price for the intense first half of the season and let some distance open up with the teams at the top of the table. Nevertheless, the team is securely positioned in the championship and has been able to develop both as a team and individually, taking the next step forward. Already, several talents from the 2005 cohort have been getting regular playing time in the U21 team.
The youth department of Grasshopper Club Zurich continues to represent good work and talents that have integrated into senior football and will do so in the future. With the aim of individually promoting and challenging players in their personality both on and off the field. Through comparisons with national and international teams, the talents gain an overview of what they may still lack or need to make the leap to the professional level. This way, we can continue to approach the further development of players and coaches in a targeted manner.
This year, the anticipation for the tournament is high, as it always presents a great opportunity to compete on an international stage and gain a comparison. As a club from Zurich, it is a great honor to be part of the tournament.