New Delhi, 21 October 2013: The 59 Overseas players including 27 Olympians have signed up for the Mini Players Auction/Closed Bid which is scheduled on 18 November 2013 in the Capital for the next two editions of the Hero Hockey India League.

Hockey India Secretary General and Hero Hockey India League Chairman Dr. Narinder Batra said “We are happy that players from 12 countries besides Indians have made themselves available for Mini Players Auction/Closed Bid for Hero Hockey India League”.

“We are also pleased that maximum number of players from World Champion Australia and Argentina will be part of the auction,” Dr Batra said.

Malaysian defender Azlan Misron is the most experienced player with 317 caps in the list of overseas players who had signed for the auction. He participated in the Commonwealth Games 2010 (Bronze), Asian Games 2010 (Silver) and other major events including Asia Cup and Champions Challenge.

Korean Defender Jongho Seo who was member of the national team in four Olympics Games 2000, 2004, 2008, 2012, three World Cups 2002, 2006, 2010, seven Champions Trophy 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2007, 2008, 2009 and three Asian Games 2002, 2006, 2010 is also set to join the league. Jongho Seo has a vast experience in the Korean side and represented his country in the 300 international matches.

New Zealand’s trustworthy midfielder Ryan Archibald has played in 280 internationals including Two Olympics in 2008, 2012, three World Cups 2002, 2006, 2010 and Commonwealth Games 1998, 2002, 2006 and Champions Trophy 2004, 2010, 2011. He was also the part of FIH World All Star Team in 2007.

England’s experienced midfielder/forward Barry Middleton who played 275 internationals has signed for the player’s auction. He has been key member of the England team in three Olympics 2004, 2008 and 2012. Having participated in two World Cups in 2006 and 2010, Barry has also participated in the four Champions Trophy in 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2012. He was continuous member of the World All Star Team from 2008 to 2010.

Spanish defender Ramon Alegre has also signed for Hero HIL Mini Players Auction/Closed Bid. Having an experience of 237 international caps, Ramon was Vice-Captain of the Spain team that finished sixth at the Olympic Games in London 2012. He represented his national team in Olympic Games 2004, 2008 (Silver Medal), World Cup 2002, 2006 (Bronze Medal), 2010 and also participated in the Champions Trophy from 2004 to 2011. He was selected in the FIH World All Star Team 2011.

German midfielder Oliver Korn, member of the national team that won two consecutive Gold medals at the Olympic Games in 2008 and 2012. He also participated in the World Cup 2010 (Silver Medal) and was continuous member of the Champions Trophy team from 2008 to 2010.

Star Sports, Broadcast Partner of the Hero HIL will telecast live all the matches of the league.

The second edition of the world’s most exciting and innovative hockey league will be played from 23 January to 23 February 2014.

The break-up (by nationality): Argentina 12, Australia 10, Canada 2, Czech Republic 1, England 6, Germany 1, Ireland 1, Italy 3, Korea 1, Malaysia 4, New  Zealand 6, South Africa 7 and Spain 5.

The list of Players:

HHIL Overseas Players List

SR.

NO.

NAME

COUNTRY

POSITION

1

Tristan Clemons Australia Goalkeeper

2

Juan Manuel Vivaldi Argentina Goalkeeper

3

Erasmus Pieterse South Africa Goalkeeper

4

Hamish McGregor New Zealand Goalkeeper

5

George Pinner England Goalkeeper

6

Andrew Charter Australia Goalkeeper

7

Filip Neusser Czech Republic Goalkeeper

8

David Harte Ireland Goalkeeper

9

Pedro Budeisky Argentina Defender

10

Steven Edwards New Zealand Defender

11

Rhett Halkett South Africa Defender

12

Ramon Alegre Spain Defender

13

Azlan Misron Malaysia Defender

14

Iain Lewers England Defender

15

Juan Ignacio Gilardi Argentina Defender

16

Gonzalo Peillat Argentina Defender

17

Aran Zalewski Australia Defender

18

Kiel Brown Australia Defender/Midfielder

19

Adam Dixon England Defender/Midfielder

20

Tristan White Australia Defender/Midfielder

21

Juan Martin Argentina Defender/Midfielder

22

Marcos Tubio Argentina Defender/Midfielder

23

Glenn Simpson Australia Midfielder

24

Clinton Panther South Africa Midfielder

25

Oliver Korn Germany Midfielder

26

Shea McAleese New Zealand Midfielder

27

Martin Zalatel Italy Midfielder

28

Gabriel Dabanch Nasrala Spain Midfielder

29

Arun Panchia New Zealand Midfielder

30

Ryan Archibald New Zealand Midfielder

31

Juan Tubio Argentina Midfielder

32

Jagdish Singh Gill Canada Midfielder

33

Muhammad Razie Abd Rahim Malaysia Midfielder/Forward

34

Barry Middleton England Midfielder/Forward

35

Trent Mitton Australia Midfielder/Forward

36

Guido Barreiros Argentina Midfielder/Forward

37

Agustin Mazzilli Argentina Midfielder/Forward

38

Roc Oliva Isern Spain Midfielder/Forward

39

Santiago Montelli Argentina Midfielder/Forward

40

Marc Sallés Spain Midfielder/Forward

41

Tim Drummond South Africa Midfielder/Forward

42

Ignacio Santiago Salas Italy Midfielder/Forward

43

Fitri Saari Malaysia Midfielder/Forward

44

Russell Ford Australia Forward

45

Jason Wilson Australia Forward

46

Thornton McDade South Africa Forward

47

Miguel De Graca South Africa Forward

48

Hugo Inglis New Zealand Forward

49

Eduard Arbos Spain Forward

50

Mark Gleghorne England Forward

51

Simon Mantell England Forward

52

Lucas Vila Argentina Forward

53

Jake Whetton Australia Forward

54

Willy Schickendantz Argentina Forward

55

Ignacio Manes Italy Forward
    56 Jongho Seo Korea Forward

57

Mark Pearson Canada Forward

58

Julian Hykes South Africa Forward

59

Firhan Ashaari Malaysia Forward

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