The Vinotinto players called up for the matches against Bolivia and Uruguay

• The call was published through the national team’s social networks

On August 26, the Venezuelan Football Federation (FVF) published the list of 40 players for the Venezuelan national team for the matches against Bolivia and Uruguay, scheduled for September 5 and 10, respectively, as part of the South American Qualifiers.

The Vinotinto will travel to La Paz, Bolivia, to face the Verde and then will receive the Uruguayan team at the Monumental stadium in Maturín, Monagas state, according to the calendar planned by Conmebol.

Below are the players called up by Fernando “Bocha” Batista:

Goalkeepers

-Rafael Romo (Catholic University – Ecuador)

-Joel Graterol (America de Cali – Colombia)

-Jose Contreras (Golden Eagles – Colombia)

-Alain Baroja (Always Ready – Bolivia)

Defenses

-Jon Aramburu (Real Sociedad – Spain)

-Alexander Gonzalez (Emelec – Ecuador)

-Delvin Alfonso (Millonarios FC – Colombia)

-Miguel Navarro (Workshops – Argentina)

-Nahuel Ferraresi (Sao Paulo FC – Brazil)

-Yordan Osorio (Parma Calcio – Italy)

-John Chancellor (Catholic University – Ecuador)

-Carlos Vivas (Tachira Sports – Venezuela)

-Christian Makoun (Levski Sofia – Bulgaria)

-Ruben Ramirez (Cusco FC – Peru)

-Yiandro Raap (PSV – Netherlands)

-Bianneider Tamayo (University of Chile – Chile)

-Luis Balbo (Fiorentina – Italy)

-Alessandro Milani (SS Lazio – Italy)

Midfielders

-José Martinez (Corinthians – Brazil)

-Tomás Rincon (Santos FC – Brazil)

-Yangel Herrera (Girona FC – Spain)

-Cristian Cásseres (Toulouse FC – Francia)

-Daniel Pereira (Austin FC – United States)

-Telasco Segovia (Pia House – Portugal)

-Bryant Ortega (Al Ittihad – Saudi Arabia)

-Darwin Machís (Real Valladolid – Spain)

-Eduard Bello (Barcelona SC – Ecuador)

-Yeferson Soteldo (Gremio – Brazil)

-John Murillo (Atlas – Mexico)

-Jefferson Savarino (Botafogo – Brazil)

-Matías Lacava (FC Vizela – Portugal)

-Kervin Andrade (Fortaleza EC – Brazil)

-Giovanny Sequera (Philadelphia Union – United States)

-Leenhan Romero (Catholic University – Chile)

-Nicola Profeta (Santos FC – Brazil)

-David Martinez (LA FC – United States)

Forwards

-Salomon Rondon (CF Pachuca – Mexico)

-Jhonder Cadiz (Club Leon – Mexico)

-Eric Ramirez (Tigre – Argentina)

-Alejandro Gomez (Lyon – France)

-Lorenzo D’Angostini (SS Lazio – Italy)

The FVF also announced at the same time as the call for applications that an Under-20 module will be held under the direction of Ricardo Valiño.

The situation of the Vinotinto facing the South American Qualifiers

Photo: EFE

La Vinotinto will face Bolivia and Uruguay after achieving a perfect score in the group stage of the 2024 Copa América for the first time in its history.

The team made its debut against Ecuador and won 2-1. In its second match, it beat Mexico 1-0 and secured its place in the quarter-finals.

On June 30, the Venezuelans finished first in Group B after their 3-0 victory against Jamaica.

The national team ended its participation in the 2024 Copa América after Canada took victory in the penalty shootout in the quarterfinals.

Four days after the tournament ended, on July 18, the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) updated the ranking of the national teams and the Vinotinto rose 17 positions and is ranked number 37. This was the biggest rise in rankings for a team during this FIFA window.

Sports journalists consulted by The Diary They evaluated the performance of the national team in this international competition, highlighting aspects such as the technical direction of Fernando “Bocha” Batista, the physical performance of the players, the leadership on the field and the revelations of young players.

Venezuela is now in fourth place with eight points in the South American Qualifiers table. It debuted with a defeat against Colombia and won against Paraguay. Then it tied 1-1 against Brazil, beat Chile 3-0 and drew 0-0 against Ecuador.

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