International Call-Ups for Academy Players

The Nominees

U19 player Elias Ali has been nominated for the Palestinian U23 team for the first time. The Union forward will participate in the qualification matches for the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026. In the first match, Palestine will face Kyrgyzstan. In the two following matches, Sri Lanka and Uzbekistan await as opponents.

Palestine vs. Kyrgyzstan
Wednesday | 03.09.2025 | Kyrgyzstan

Sri Lanka vs. Palestine
Saturday | 06.09.2025 | Kyrgyzstan

Uzbekistan vs. Palestine 
Tuesday | 09.09.2025 | Kyrgyzstan

Additionally, Duje Sliskovic from the A-Jugend team has been called up for the Croatian U18s. This is the first nomination for the midfielder from Köpenick. The Croatians will play three Friendlies against Belgium, Qatar, and Italy.

Croatia vs. Belgium
Wednesday | 03.09.2025 | Zagreb

Croatia vs. Qatar
Saturday | 06.09.2025 | Zagreb

Croatia vs. Italy 
Tuesday | 09.09.2025 | Zagreb

Moreover, Luka Vulin from the U17s is on international duty with the U17 of Bosnia and Herzegovina. This is also his first call-up. Bosnia are playing twice in Zenica against Montenegro.

Bosnia and Herzegovina vs. Montenegro
Wednesday | 03.09.2025 | Zenica

Bosnia and Herzegovina vs. Montenegro
Friday | 05.09.2025 | Zenica

A fourth player, Linus Güther from the U17s, has been nominated for the German national team. Having previously played for the U15s, he now steps up to the U16 selection. Germany will test themselves twice against Austria.