The squad’s 1,222 league appearances included 853 in the Championship, 274 in League One and 95 in League Two. There were also 346 EFL Cup appearances and 92 in the EFL Trophy.
More than three-quarters of the group - 21 of 27 players - made their senior debuts in an EFL competition. Jude Bellingham, Harry Kane, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Declan Rice are among those whose early careers included that environment.
The figures underline the importance of competitive football outside the Premier League. Young players are exposed to pressure, physical demands and regular first-team responsibility before the international stage arrives.
Konsa’s route began at Charlton Athletic, where he developed through the academy before moving to Brentford and then Aston Villa. He eventually completed a reported £55m summer move to Arsenal and has become a regular under Tuchel.
His progression was built over several stages rather than through one sudden breakthrough. Charlton identified his technical ability, physical qualities and personality as a teenager. Brentford and Villa then provided the senior platform required to turn those traits into elite-level consistency.
Konsa’s connection with Charlton has continued well beyond his departure. He returns to The Valley to watch former academy team-mate Karlan Grant, while Joe Gomez, another Charlton graduate, has also retained close links with the club.
Konsa has even visited Arsenal’s Hale End academy, reflecting how strongly his own development remains tied to the next generation.
The next England squad announcement will show whether this EFL thread remains central to Tuchel’s plans. Konsa’s place could serve as a reminder that the route from academy football to international regular is still alive.