European club football's popularity is unrivalled when it comes to that specific sport. Fans across the globe concentrate and follow more on club football than International football. let us look at the number of representatives from the major European clubs in the U-17 World Cup.
Real Madrid (5)
The Spanish champions, undoubtedly the best club in world football currently, have more players representing them for their national team than their arch-rival Barcelona. A total of five players from their academy la Fabrica will sport their national jersey. They are defender Victor Chust, midfielders Antonio Blanco, Mohamed Moukhliss and forwards Pedro Ruiz and Cesar Gelabert.
Barcelona (4)
From the famed Barcelona's la Masia academy four players have travelled to India for the global event. They are defenders Mateu Jaume, Juan Miranda and forwards Abel Ruiz and Sergio Gomez. Among the lot, Ruiz scored an astonishing 16 goals in this year's U-17 European Championship as well as in the qualification rounds.
Manchester United (1)
From England's most followed club globally, surprisingly only one player will represent their nation — Angel Gomes. He had a landmark moment towards the end of the last season, becoming the first player born in 2000s to play in a Premier league match when he was just 16.
Manchester City (4)
However, United's city rivals Manchester City have three more players representing their respective nations. Among the four, Goalkeeper Curtis Anderson, defender Joel latibeaudiere and midfielder Philip Foden will represent England while the other Eric Garcia (defender), will play for Spain.
Chelsea (5)
Defending champions Chelsea will have the largest representation among all their rivals in the World Cup. The Blues will have five players sporting England colours and they are midfielders George McEachran, Callum Hudson and Conor Gallagher along with defenders Marc Guegi and Jonathan Panzo.
Galatasaray (7)
The Turkish giants will see the most number of players travelling to India for the mega event — defenders Emirhan Civelik, Melih Gokcimen and Ozan Kabak Abdussamed Karnucu, midfielders Atalay Babacan, Recep Gul and forward Yunus Akgun.