JDT’s Manuel Hidalgo can play for Harimau Malaya
FAM says Fifa has given the clearance, making the 27-year-old Argentinian-born player eligible to represent the national team.
Johor Darul Takzim's Manuel Hidalgo has been granted the green light to play for the Malaysian national team, the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) confirmed today. Hidalgo, a 27-year-old Argentinian-born winger, has completed five years of playing in Malaysia, having previously represented Sri Pahang from 2021 to 2024 before joining JDT in 2024.
The FAM received confirmation from FIFA, the world football governing body, on Hidalgo's eligibility yesterday, enabling him to bolster the Harimau Malaya squad for the upcoming FIFA Asean Cup in Indonesia.
However, JDT teammate Shane Lowry has yet to receive clearance from FIFA. The Malaysia squad list is expected to be announced soon, possibly tomorrow. Hidalgo's inclusion in the national team is expected to further strengthen the squad, following the recent eligibility clearances granted to JDT players Bergson da Silva and Brad Tapp. Noor Azman, FAM secretary-general, stated that further information is required for KL City defender Giancarlo Gallifuoco's application.
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