Crystal Palace Squad 2024, new players, Nickname, coaches, owners, captain
Crystal Palace, affectionately known as the “Eagles,” have taken flight in the 2024 season, soaring up the Premier League table with a potent mix of experienced veterans and exciting new talents. Let’s take a closer look at the squad, its key figures, and what the future holds for this South London club.
Crystal Palace Profile Summary
Category | Information |
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Nickname(s) | The Eagles, The Glaziers |
Founded | 1905 |
Stadium | Selhurst Park (Capacity: 26,047) |
Manager | Roy Hodgson |
League | Premier League |
Current Position | 12th (as of February 9, 2024) |
Website | www.cpfc.co.uk |
Kit Colours | Red and Blue (Home), Yellow and Black (Away) |
Major Honours | FA Cup (1958), Second Division (1979, 1994) |
Crystal Palace Squad 2024
The following Crystal Palace players were called up for the Premier League 2024. New Players are added in the list.
Name | Age | Nationality |
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Sam Johnstone | 30 | England |
Dean Henderson | 26 | England |
Joe Whitworth | 19 | England |
Remi Matthews | 29 | England |
Marc Guéhi | 23 | England/Cote d’Ivoire |
Joachim Andersen | 27 | Denmark |
Chris Richards | 23 | United States |
Rob Holding | 28 | England |
Nathaniel Clyne | 32 | England |
James Tomkins | 34 | England |
Tyrick Mitchell | 23 | England |
Daniel Muñoz | 31 | Colombia |
Nathan Ferguson | 23 | England |
Cheick Doucouré | 24 | Mali |
Will Hughes | 31 | Wales |
Luka Milivojević | 32 | Serbia |
James McArthur | 36 | Scotland |
Eberechi Eze | 24 | Nigeria |
Jeffrey Schlupp | 29 | Cameroon |
Michael Olise | 20 | France |
Jesurun Rak-Sakyi | 20 | Ghana |
Odsonne Édouard | 25 | France |
Jordan Ayew | 33 | Ghana |
Jean-Philippe Mateta | 25 | France |
Jean-Baptiste Ayew | 34 | Ghana |
Crystal Palace FC Owners
Crystal Palace Football Club currently has several key owners:
- John Textor: An American businessman who owns the majority stake (45%) through his company Eagle Football Holdings. Textor also has stakes in other football clubs, including Botafogo in Brazil, Olympique Lyonnais in France, and RWD Molenbeek in Belgium.
- Steve Parish: An English businessman who is the co-owner and chairman of Crystal Palace. He has been involved with the club since 2010 and played a key role in rescuing it from financial difficulties.
- Josh Harris and David Blitzer: American businessmen who each own an 18% stake in the club. They are also the owners of the National Basketball Association (NBA) team, the Philadelphia 76ers, and the National Hockey League (NHL) team, the New Jersey Devils.
It’s important to note that Crystal Palace’s ownership structure is complex and has changed hands several times in recent years. The current ownership group has been in place since December 2015.
In January 2023, it was reported that Eagle Football Holdings was exploring the possibility of selling a 45% stake in Crystal Palace. However, as of today, February 10, 2024, no deal has been finalized.
What Is Crystal Palace FC Nickname?
Crystal Palace FC has two main nicknames:
1. The Eagles: This is the more commonly used nickname today, adopted in the early 1970s. It’s inspired by the Portuguese club Benfica and features prominently on the club’s current crest, depicting an eagle holding a ball.
2. The Glaziers: This was the more historical nickname, used from the club’s founding in 1905 until the 1970s. It references the Crystal Palace exhibition building where the club was originally formed. Although less frequently used nowadays, it still holds significance for some fans and occasionally resurfaces in discussions about the club’s history.
Who Are The Crystal Palace Captain And Coach?
anuary 1, 2024 – February 9, 2024:
- Manager: Patrick Vieira served as manager, having been appointed in July 2021.
- Captain: Luka Milivojević held the captaincy during this period.
February 10, 2024 – Present:
- Manager: Roy Hodgson is the current manager, having been re-appointed in July 2023 for a second stint.
- Captain: Due to Vieira’s departure and the recent start of the new season, the new captain under Hodgson hasn’t been officially announced yet.
Conclusion
Source: USNWB Football