The 12th Men’s U19 World Floorball Championships will be played from 26th – 30th April 2023 at Arena Nord, in Frederikshavn, Denmark. Norway, Slovenia, Australia and Singapore are playing in Group D.
Norway
Describe your team, and what should we expect from your team during MU19 WFC 2023?
The team has prepared to win their group matches and are willing to be fearless to win all the matches.
Players to watch
Team rookie or young player to look out for on your team and why?
#11 Emil Bratlie is an offensive player.
Who is a leader on and off the field and why?
#5 Petter Robøle is the leader on and off the field.
Most skillful player?
Which player demonstrates #FairFloorball the best?
#12 Philip Maximillian Næss-Fladset
Slovenia
Describe your team, and what should we expect from your team during MU19 WFC 2023?
We don’t have such an experienced and skilled team at U19 WFC, but we will try to win any match in our group and achieve a good final result.
Players to watch
Team rookie or young player to look out for on your team and why?
#26 Rok Spanger. Because he has a great shot and brings very positive energy to a team.
Who is a leader on and off the field and why?
#23 Nejc Peklaj. The captain of the team has very positive energy. He is a true leader on and off the court.
Most skillful player?
#34 Anze Brajic. His skills with the ball and moving on the field are superb.
Which player demonstrates #FairFloorball the best?
#90 Luka Crnilogar. He is the most fair and humble player on a team.
Australia
Describe your team, and what should we expect from your team during MU19 WFC 2023?
Australia’s line up is young in age but is made up by players who live and breathe floorball. The team is skillful, enthusiastic and play 100% for each other at all times. Our aim is to become a team other countries fear playing being capable of winning any match.
Players to watch
Team rookie or young player to look out for on your team and why?
#6 Oliver Franz – Oliver is a highly skilled young player who developed his craft early on whilst living in Czech Republic. He has a high work rate both on and off the court demanding only the best of himself.
Who is a leader on and off the field and why?
#67 Sascha Doyle – An experienced goalie having lived and played in Switzerland. A determined and enthusastic player who gained experience at international level through assisting the Men’s national team.
Most skillful player?
#11 Kent Feurstein – Kent is fast, slick and has a shot like a bullet. Whilst his individual skills are all class his teamwork is even better.
Which player demonstrates #FairFloorball the best?
#31 Nelson Hegge – Big, dominant and one of the leaders of the team. He leads by example and is supportive to all other floorball players.
Singapore
Describe your team, and what should we expect from your team during MU19 WFC 2023?
A team that is full of potential and works extremely hard on and off the field. The Team Bonding will be the main Key for the upcoming WFC. Definitely to better our standing.
Players to watch
Team rookie or young player to look out for on your team and why?
#9 Muhammad Darwish Aiman Azmi – Our main key forward in scoring goals for the team. Very consistent with his performance. And not afraid of challenges despite the size he possess.
Who is a leader on and off the field and why?
#39 Muhammad Aniq Danish Mansor – Being the oldest in the squad. He is very mature and able to lead by example with his discipline, conduct and work rate during trainings. Able to take control and command the team on and off the field.
Most skillful player?
#71 Ayden Irfan Al Yazid – Very slick with his unique technical skills. A strong and quick with the ball. Hardly loses the ball easily whenever he have possession of it.
Which player demonstrates #FairFloorball the best?
#87 Anas Baeesa – No complains or debate during games. Always playing to the whistle and listen to instructions. Always kept a look out for his teammates during training games especially during difficult challenges.
*Information is provided by the teams and edited by the IFF
