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Power Shift in Asian Football: Malaysia Stuns Vietnam 4-0 with 9 Naturalized Players, Squad Value Exceeds China by €4M

In a shocking result during the Asian Cup qualifiers, Malaysia thrashed Vietnam 4-0, fueled by a starting lineup with 9 naturalized players. With back-to-back wins in Group F, Malaysia now tops the group, while Vietnam, once Southeast Asia’s football powerhouse, faces a major decline. Notably, Malaysia’s national team value now stands at €15.38 million—€4 million more than China’s.

2025年6月10日 來源: ZAKER

On June 11, Malaysia delivered a statement win in the Asian Cup qualification campaign, demolishing Vietnam 4-0 in Group F. Despite Vietnam’s higher FIFA ranking (103 vs Malaysia’s 131), the match highlighted Malaysia’s aggressive naturalization strategy that’s rapidly reshaping regional football power.

Out of Malaysia’s 11 starters, 9 were naturalized players. In contrast to previous years, the team now resembles a “foreign-based squad” with high-caliber players—5 new naturalizations alone are worth €8 million, three of them valued over €2 million each.

🥅 Match Breakdown

  • First half ended 0-0.
  • In the second half:
    • 49’: Figueiredo (worth €2.1M) scored with a long-range shot.
    • 56’: Hallgado tapped in at close range.
    • 67’ & 88’: Two more naturalized players found the net.

All four goals came from foreign-born players, showing the success of Malaysia’s investment in talent.

🇻🇳 Vietnam in Crisis

Vietnam, once dominant in Southeast Asia and a frequent finalist in the AFF Cup, is now in trouble. Having already missed the 2026 World Cup’s final qualifying round, they now risk missing the Asian Cup too—something unthinkable just a few years ago.

💰 Malaysia Squad Now Worth €15.38M

According to Transfermarkt, Malaysia’s squad is now valued at €15.38 million—€4 million higher than China’s national team. This gap reflects the performance disparity, especially given Malaysia’s structured integration of naturalized talent.

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