Barcelona, representing La Liga, tops the list with the
highest number of players called up for the World Cup, totaling 17. This showcases the club's significant contribution to international
football during the tournament.
Both Bayern Munich from
Bundesliga and Manchester City from the
Premier League have each contributed
16 players to the World Cup, illustrating their prominent roles in global football talent development.
Al Sadd stands out among non-European clubs
Al Sadd, from the
Qatar Stars League, is the
highest-ranking non-European club with
15 players called up, highlighting the club's unique position in contributing to the World Cup on a scale comparable to top European clubs.
The Premier League is the most represented league in the top 10, with
5 clubs (Manchester City,
Manchester United,
Chelsea,
Tottenham Hotspur, and
Arsenal) contributing a total of
53 players, underlining the league's depth of talent.
Real Madrid and Manchester United's significant contributions
Real Madrid and Manchester United each have
13 players participating in the World Cup, showcasing their continued influence and presence on the international stage.
Clubs from diverse leagues contribute over 10 players
Clubs from a variety of leagues, including La Liga, Premier League, Qatar Stars League, Saudi Pro League,
Ligue 1,
Serie A, Bundesliga, and
Eredivisie, have contributed more than
10 players each, indicating the global diversity of football talent pools.
Middle Eastern clubs make a notable impact
Al Sadd and Al-Hilal, from the Qatar Stars League and Saudi Pro League respectively, have collectively called up
27 players, underscoring the significant impact of Middle Eastern clubs at the World Cup.
La Liga's strong presence in player contributions
La Liga clubs, namely Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Atletico Madrid, have together contributed
42 players to the World Cup, highlighting the Spanish league's substantial influence in international football.
European clubs dominate World Cup squad selections
European clubs account for
12 out of the 14 clubs listed, with a total of
163 players called up, emphasizing the continent's dominance in supplying talent to the World Cup.