Juventus have officially confirmed their Champions League squad list for the first half of the 2025-26 campaign, and to no real surprise, Arkadiusz Milik has not been included among Igor Tudor’s selections.
All teams participating in the 2025-26 Champions League must submit their official squad lists on Tuesday, September 2.
The Bianconeri have officially announced their selections, with no major surprises. All of the club’s summer signings have been selected, including deadline day arrivals Edon Zhegrova and Openda laws.
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Dusan Vlahovic, who had been linked with a move away from the Old Lady for the vast majority of the summer window, did not secure a move away from the Allianz Stadium in the end, and has also been included alongside fellow centre-forwards Openda and Jonathan David.
Technically, participating teams will all submit two squads, titled List A and List B. Teams can name a maximum of 25 players in List A. Eight of those must be ‘locally trained’ ie. having come through an academy in Italy, and at least four of those eight must have come through the club’s own academy system, or in other words ‘club-trained’.
epa11997437 Juventus’s Kenan Yldiz celebrates scoring the 1-0 opening goal during the Italian Serie A soccer match between Juventus FC and CFC Genoa, in Juventus, Italy, 29 March 2025. EPA-EFE/Alessandro Di Marco
Clubs can name an unlimited number of players to List B. They must be born after January 1, 2004, and must have been eligible to play for their club for an interrupted period of two years from the age of 15 upwards.
Curiously, Kenan Yildiz has been included in Juventus’s List B rather than List A.
TURIN, ITALY – AUGUST 24: Jonathan David of Juventus celebrates scoring his team’s first goal with teammates Kenan Yildiz and Khephren Thuram during the Serie A match between Juventus FC and Parma Calcio 1913 at on August 24, 2025 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)
1 Kostic, 19. Khephren Thuram, 20. Lois Opennda, 21. Fabio Miretti, 22. Weston McKennie, 23. Carlo Pinsoglio, 24. Daniele Rugani, 25. Joao Mario, 27. Andrea Cambiaso, 30. Jonathan David, 32. Juan Cabal.
10. Kenan Yildiz, 40. Jonas Rouhi, 41. Javier Gil Pouche, 42. Filippo Scaglia, 43
Juventus Champions League Squad Breakdown: Key Squad Members and Training Regulations
To provide a clearer understanding of JuventusS squad composition,here’s a detailed breakdown:
| squad List | Player | position | Notes |
|————|——————–|—————-|———————————————————————–|
| List A | Kostic | Midfielder | Key Midfield presence. |
| List A | Khephren Thuram | Midfielder | Versatile player for central midfield and attack.|
| List A | Lois Openda | Forward | Summer signing expected to contribute a attacking threat. |
| List A | Fabio Miretti | Midfielder | Promising young talent ready to see playtime.|
| list A | Weston McKennie | Midfielder | Veteran presence in the midfield. |
| List A | Daniele Rugani | Defender | Experienced defender for stability. |
| List A | Joao Mario | Midfielder | Midfield general. |
| List A | Andrea Cambiaso | Defender | Versatile addition. |
| List A | Jonathan David | Forward | Expected to lead the line. |
| List A | Juan Cabal | Defender | Defensive option. |
| List B | Kenan Yildiz | Forward | Up-and-coming talent, included in List B. |
Note: this table includes players explicitly named in the provided text. Further player details might potentially be available in the official Juventus squad list.
FAQ: Juventus champions League squad and Regulations
To enhance search visibility and address common queries, here’s a detailed FAQ section:
Q: When was the Juventus Champions League squad list submitted, and what’s the significance of the date?
A: Juventus submitted their official squad list for the first half of the 2025-26 Champions League campaign on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. This date is critical as its the deadline set by UEFA for all participating teams to finalize their player selections for the group stage and beyond.
Q: What are the key differences between List A and List B in a Champions League squad?
A: Clubs are required to submit two lists: List A and List B. List A is limited to a maximum of 25 players, with specific requirements for “locally trained” players (Italian-trained players), with at least four being club-trained players. List B has no limit on the number of players and is designed for younger players born after January 1, 2004, who meet certain eligibility criteria.
Q: Why might a player like Kenan Yildiz be included in List B rather of List A?
A: The inclusion of Kenan yildiz in List B suggests he meets the criteria for younger, eligible players. This allows Juventus to include him without counting against their 25-player limit in List A. This strategy grants experience to the youthful talent while also giving Juventus tactical versatility.
Q: How does the Champions league squad registration process work?
A: The process entails each participating team registering two player lists: List A and List B. List A contains the main squad, with limits and regulations concerning homegrown players (locally trained and club-trained). List B is created for younger players to develop without limiting squad sizes. This process must usually be done before the group stage.
Q: What impact does Arkadiusz Milik’s exclusion have on Juventus’s Champions League campaign?
A: Notably, Arkadiusz Milik’s exclusion is a clear indication of management expectations of Igor Tudor, focusing on specific players. His absence might indicate a shift in tactics or a focus on the players included for the group stage. The tactical impact will be measured based on the selection of player and their effect of matches.
Q: What are the UEFA regulations regarding ‘locally trained’ players and ‘club-trained’ players?
A: A team must include a certain number of “locally trained” players in their List A squad. “Locally trained” players are those who have been registered with a club affiliated with the same national association for a certain period. Within the “locally trained” category, a specific number of “club-trained” players are also required; these players must have come through the club’s own academy system for a certain period to be eligible.
