The final roster for Austria’s 2024 European Championship includes Kevin Danso, a defender for RC Lens who is of Ghanaian citizenship.
This season, the 25-year-old has played in 30 Ligue 1 games and scored one goal, making him an exceptional performer for his team.
Danso is a key member of Austria’s defense as they get ready to have an impact on the tournament thanks to his steady performances. On Monday, June 17, Austria will begin their campaign against France.
The European Championship roster for Austria consists of a blend of seasoned athletes and up-and-coming talent:
Goalkeepers:
Niklas Hedl (Rapid Wien) Heinz Lindner (Union SG) Patrick Pentz (Brøndby) Defenders:
Flavius Daniliuc (Salzburg) Kevin Danso (Lens) Philipp Lienhart (Freiburg) Phillipp Mwene (Mainz) Stefan Posch (Bologna) Leopold Querfeld (Rapid Wien) Gernot Trauner (Feyenoord) Patrick Wimmer (Wolfsburg) Maximilian Wöber (Mönchengladbach) Midfielders:
Christoph Baumgartner (Leipzig) Florian Grillitsch (Hoffenheim) Marco Grüll (Rapid Wien) Florian Kainz (Köln) Konrad Laimer (Bayern München) Alexander Prass (Sturm Graz) Marcel Sabitzer (Dortmund) Romano Schmid (Werder Bremen) Matthias Seidl (Rapid Wien) Nicolas Seiwald (Leipzig) Forwards:
Marko Arnautović (Inter) Maximilian Entrup (Hartberg) Michael Gregoritsch (Freiburg) Andreas Weimann (West Brom)
Austria is set to compete in Group B, facing tough opponents including France, Poland, and the Netherlands. Danso’s defensive prowess will be vital for Austria as they aim to progress beyond the group stage and make a significant mark in the tournament.
