5 naturalized Malaysian players make Vietnam team wary

According to Transfermarkt, these are the 5 highest-valued naturalized players in the Malaysian squad at present and are a threat to the Vietnamese team.

The highest-rated player in the current Malaysian squad is midfielder Imanol Machuca. He is valued at 2.5 million euros. Machuca was born in 2000 in Argentina, currently playing for Vélez Sarsfield and has played 11 matches, scoring 1 goal. Machuca stands out with his skillful technique, good speed and ability to create breakthroughs on both wings. Photo: Malaysia NT .

Facundo Garcés was born in 1999 in Argentina. He played 116 matches for Colón before moving to Deportivo Alavés in January 2025. Garcés is 1.91 meters tall, a modern central defender with strong aerial ability, good judgment and launching attacks from the back. He usually plays as a right-sided central defender and has a solid playing style, valued by Transfermarkt at 2.1 million euros. Photo: Malaysia NT .

Brazilian-born striker João Figueiredo currently plays for İstanbul Başakşehir (Turkey). He is 1.80 meters tall, left-footed, possesses neat finishing skills and the ability to choose smart positions in the penalty area, scoring 18 goals in 77 appearances for this team. Figueiredo is valued at 2.1 million euros by Transfermarkt. Photo: Malaysia NT .

Rodrigo Holgado was born in 1995 and currently plays for América de Cali (Colombia). The 30-year-old striker is considered to be very experienced, having played in Argentina, Mexico, Chile and Colombia. He has scored 17 goals in the last 44 matches for América de Cali and is highly regarded for his ability to finish in tight spaces. On the transfer market, Holgado is valued at 800,000 euros. Photo: Malaysia NT .

Defender Jon Irazabal was born in 1996. The player has dual Spanish-Malaysian nationality and is valued at 650,000 euros. He is 1.87 meters tall, left-footed and can play both center-back and full-back and is currently playing for Sabah FK. Irazabal stands out with his disciplined playing style and good ability to support attacks. Photo: Malayisa NT.

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