Well we tried “real”Malaysians for years
Decades with appalling results even going as lowly as 170 world ranking

I’m in support of this initiative if it brings result

Just to add on it most are heritage players and not naturalised

So, Vietnam 4-0 can recover or not at Hanoi?

Ayam saw many Vietbu in stadium BJ.  Must be crying liao

Yes, Messi is 1 in a billion — an outlier, not the standard.

The average height in Europe’s top 5 leagues is around 1.82m, and it’s not just about height — it’s strength, build, and power. Our taller players? Often skinny and lack core strength.
Football at the top level is a contact sport, and we’re starting at a physical disadvantage.

Even Japan — highly skilled and fast — still struggle physically against the elite teams. They’ve made up for it with insane work ethic, tactical discipline, and a footballing culture that pushes players from young.

So while skills and speed are important, physical strength can often be the difference when the margins are tight. And that’s something we still haven’t caught up on.