Manchester, England — A total of 14 Manchester City first-team players have been called up to represent their national teams during the October international break, as Pep Guardiola’s men briefly pause their strong run of form across all competitions.
International Break Comes Amid Fine City Form
The break arrives at a crucial moment for Manchester City, who have enjoyed a consistent spell of positive results since the last round of international fixtures. Pep Guardiola’s side remain unbeaten since mid-September, recording victories over Manchester United and Brentford in the Premier League, alongside a hard-fought draw away at Arsenal.
City have also begun their UEFA Champions League campaign strongly, with a win against Napoli and a draw versus AS Monaco. In domestic cup competition, the Blues progressed into the Carabao Cup fourth round after defeating Huddersfield Town.
While 14 of Guardiola’s stars prepare to represent their countries, several others will use the period to rest, recover, and refocus ahead of City’s return to club action later in October — particularly those managing fitness issues.
Full List of Manchester City International Call-Ups (October 2025)
🇧🇪 Belgium
Called up: Jeremy Doku
Fixtures:
– Belgium vs North Macedonia – 10 October, 19:45 (UK) (World Cup Qualifier, Group J)
– Wales vs Belgium – 13 October, 19:45 (UK) (World Cup Qualifier, Group J)
🇭🇷 Croatia
Called up: Josko Gvardiol
Fixtures:
– Czech Republic vs Croatia – 9 October, 19:45 (UK) (World Cup Qualifier, Group L)
– Croatia vs Gibraltar – 12 October, 19:45 (UK) (World Cup Qualifier, Group L)
🏴 England
Called up: James Trafford, John Stones, Nico O’Reilly
Fixtures:
– England vs Wales – 9 October, 19:45 (UK) (International Friendly)
– Latvia vs England – 14 October, 19:45 (UK) (World Cup Qualifier, Group K)
🏴 England U21
Called up: Rico Lewis
Fixtures:
– Moldova U21 vs England U21 – 10 October, 17:00 (UK) (U21 EURO Qualifier, Group 4)
– England U21 vs Andorra U21 – 13 October, 19:45 (UK) (U21 EURO Qualifier, Group 4)
🇮🇹 Italy
Called up: Gianluigi Donnarumma
Fixtures:
– Estonia vs Italy – 11 October, 19:45 (UK) (World Cup Qualifier, Group I)
– Italy vs Israel – 14 October, 19:45 (UK) (World Cup Qualifier, Group I)
🇳🇱 Netherlands
Called up: Nathan Ake, Tijjani Reijnders
Fixtures:
– Malta vs Netherlands – 9 October, 19:45 (UK) (World Cup Qualifier, Group G)
– Netherlands vs Finland – 12 October, 17:00 (UK) (World Cup Qualifier, Group G)
🇳🇴 Norway
Called up: Oscar Bobb, Erling Haaland
Fixtures:
– Norway vs Israel – 11 October, 17:00 (UK) (World Cup Qualifier, Group I)
– Norway vs New Zealand – 14 October, 17:00 (UK) (International Friendly)
🇵🇹 Portugal
Called up: Matheus Nunes, Ruben Dias, Bernardo Silva
Fixtures:
– Portugal vs Ireland – 11 October, 19:45 (UK) (World Cup Qualifier, Group F)
– Portugal vs Hungary – 14 October, 19:45 (UK) (World Cup Qualifier, Group F)
Players Not Selected
Omitted due to non-selection or retirement: Marcus Bettinelli, Stefan Ortega Moreno, Kalvin Phillips, Nico Gonzalez, Phil Foden, Savinho.
Unavailable due to injury or fitness issues: Abdukodir Khusanov, Rayan Ait-Nouri, Rodri, Mateo Kovacic, Rayan Cherki, Omar Marmoush.
FAQs
- How many Manchester City players were called up in October?
14 first-team players received international call-ups for October 2025.
- Which Manchester City players were left out?
12 players were excluded due to either injury, lack of selection, or international retirement.
- When will the international break end?
The break concludes in mid-October, with Manchester City returning to action soon after.
- Which countries have the most Manchester City representatives?
England and Portugal lead the way with three call-ups each.
Conclusion
As Manchester City prepare for a brief pause in domestic action, 14 of Pep Guardiola’s stars will represent their nations across Europe and beyond. While the Blues’ international contingent seek to make their mark on the global stage, the rest of the squad will take advantage of a much-needed rest period. With the team unbeaten since September, Guardiola will be hoping all players return fit and ready to maintain their strong momentum heading into a busy end to the year.
