Recently, Fernando of Shandong Taishan team shined in the AFC Champions League 1 8 final and was named the best player in the first leg, which is not only a recognition of his personal ability, but also once again ignited the spark of discussion about the role of naturalized players in Chinese football. As a footballer, I have both excited and somewhat mixed emotions about this change.
First of all,Fernando's performance is indeed commendable。On the field, he is not only technically versatile, but also has the ability to change the course of the game. His success makes people look forward to other naturalized players. The Chinese Football Association's openness to naturalized players is a positive sign that we are looking for diversified solutions while pursuing football results.
Seeing the report mentioned that among the teams participating in the Asian Cup, the number of naturalized players has surged, especially teams like Malaysia and Qatar, and the addition of naturalized players has significantly improved the overall strength of the team. This is both an opportunity and a challenge for us. The success of a naturalized player is not only an individual victory, but also a reflection of the success of the entire football system and training mechanism
However, there are also concerns about the development of local football. What Chinese football needs is not only short-term performance improvement, but more importantly, the healthy development of the entire football ecology. The introduction of naturalized players can indeed improve the spectacle and competitiveness of the game to a certain extent, but this must not be an excuse to ignore the construction of the youth training system and the cultivation of local players. We should not only rely on the strategy of "bringing in", but also focus on "going out", so that more Chinese players have the opportunity to develop overseas and accept higher-level challenges.
For Fernando and several other naturalized players, I personally look forward to the positive impact they can have on the national team. Players like Jiang Guangtai and Li Ke have proven their worth, and if Ackerson and Fernando can return to their peak form, then they will undoubtedly become an important force for the national football team to impact future major competitions. The point is that their addition needs to be a complement, not a replacement, the core of the national football team should also be local players.
In closing, I would like to say that football is a global language, and it does not discriminate between nationality and skin color. The addition of naturalized players has brought new perspectives and possibilities to Chinese football. But we should also be soberly aware that more effort and time are needed to truly improve the level of Chinese football. As fans, we support every player who contributes to Chinese football, regardless of their origins. Let's look forward to seeing more players like Fernando in future competitions, using their strength and enthusiasm to contribute to the development of Chinese football.