JDT winger Hidalgo cleared to bolster Harimau Malaya
PETALING JAYA, Sept 17 — The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) today confirmed that Johor Darul Ta’zim...
Petaiing Jaya, September 17 — Malaysia's Football Association (FAM) has officially cleared Johor Darul Ta’zim winger Manuel Hidalgo to join the national side, Harimau Malaya. FAM Secretary-General Datuk Noor Azman Rahman disclosed that the association received confirmation from Fifa on Hidalgo’s eligibility yesterday. The 27-year-old Argentinian-born player will now be able to strengthen the Harimau Malaya squad for the upcoming Fifa Asean Cup tournament in Indonesia.
However, another JDT player, Shane Lowry, has not yet received clearance from Fifa. FAM announced the approval letter from Fifa on Hidalgo just yesterday, and the Malaysia squad list is expected to be announced soon, possibly tomorrow. Hidalgo’s availability is anticipated to significantly enhance the national team, especially after obtaining eligibility clearances for JDT players Bergson da Silva and Brad Tapp.
Born and raised in Argentina, Hidalgo has been playing in Malaysia for five years, starting in 2021 with Sri Pahang before joining JDT in 2024. Regarding the application of KL City defender Giancarlo Gallifuoco, Noor Azman stated that further information is required. FAM announced last Sunday that Fifa had confirmed the eligibility of Bergson and Tapp to represent Malaysia.
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