Do teams in the CL league really need 6 HOME GROWN players?

Question

I was told that teams in the CL league need 6 home grown players. Is that true? And what exactly is meant by that?

I was told that's the only reason why Liverpool bought Glen Johnson. But then Liverpool still doesn't have 6 English players in the squad by far.

Answer 1

The requirements for home grown players to compete in Europe competitions and to compete in the premier league are different. Starting the year of 2010-2011 home grown rule will take affect for all 20 teams in the premier league



For the premier league



"As of (2010-2011) clubs will be required to have a squad named of up to 25 players, of which no more than 17 can be over the age of 21 and not home grown," Scudamore said.



"The definition of home grown is trained for three years under the age of 21 by somebody in the English and Welsh professional system.



"Clubs will have to declare their 25 at the end of August when the window shuts and then again at the end of January."



The rules do not specify what country players come from only that they trained 3 years in an English or Welsh academy while under the age of 21. It does not specify how many of these players must come from your academy and how many can come from academies in England/Wales. Also the number is not 6 it is 8.



Then to play in Europe you already need 8 home grown talents, as of the 08-09 season you needed 8 home grown players and 4 from the clubs own academy and 4 from academies from clubs in the same country that the club is from. Any team that is already in Europe already has players they need.



First link shows Premier League Rules, Second Shows Europe Competitions rules, and third explains why they went with this definition for home grown players.

Answer 2

Like most others on here have said, Glasgow Celtic WERE the 1st team to win the European Cup (now the Champions league) with 11 home-grown players (all Scots, all born within a 30 mile radius of Celtic Park). Celtic were also the 1st. British club to win this fantastic trophy, beating the mighty Inter Milan of Italy 2-1 in the Final in Lisbon, Portugal, on May 25th. 1967..How do I know all this this? Well, although I was only a young child at the time (and No, DIDN'T watch the game Live, or on T.V., I went home after school closed for the day, and told my (now late) Mum, on the 26th. May, that as I had heard some kids talkin' 'bout this game, I too wanted to become a Celtic supporter.. Neartly 40 yrs. later I STILL love MY footballing Heroes..the magnificent, mighty Glasgow Celtic.. Hail Hail (to all Bhoys AND Ghurls, worldwide) Btw. To those that have mentioned Man U, I suggest that the late, great George Best may have been Northern Irish..

Answer 3

Actually, your perception is wrong. Home grown players doesn't mean players born in that country. With the EU ruling on free movement within their nations, as long as the player was born within the EU community, he is given local status. Meaning, a player born in Spain can play in England as a non-foreigner. This comes under the 'Bosman' Ruling.

As such, as long as a player trains under a football academy for a particular club for at least 5 years, and progress through to the senior ranks, he is given the 'home grown' status. This applies to all players within the EU community.

For example, Febregas and Bendtner are home grown talents at Arsenal. They do not have to be English. That's why managers like Wenger are not really bothered about the new ruling.

So for clubs like Liverpool, either they promote home grown players, which they do not have many, or buy English players like Glen Johnson.

Answer 4

Its a rule Fifa/ Uefa are hoping to put in to promote domestic growth. It hasn't passed yet but its very likely teams like Arsenal and Liverpool will have to buy english players.

Answer 5

Me thinks no but if it is true, then there will be fewer non-natives therefore soccer won't be much fun like it used to be!!

Answer 6

Quick and simple answer,



No. :)

Answer 7

no,its a lie