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The Brazilian-born striker is no stranger to hot weather as Figueiredo has played in West Asia. However, he feels the weather in Malaysia is different and it has caused many difficulties. "The weather here is as hot as when I played in the UAE (Al Wasl). I played there five years ago and the weather was hot. But here, the humidity is higher. So I think the main challenge is the weather," Astro Arena quoted the naturalized striker of the Tigers.
Hot and humid weather has more than once prevented stars playing in Europe from showing off their skills when they come to Southeast Asia. During his early period playing for the Indonesian national team, center back Jay Idzes also complained about the hot and humid weather, which made players easily dehydrated and lose their physical strength. Or in the match between MU and ASEAN All Stars on May 28, the weather was the reason why MU's stars played below their best, leading to a 0-1 defeat right at Bukit Jalil, where Malaysia will host Vietnam tomorrow night (June 10).
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Despite facing the harsh weather, Figueiredo said he would try to overcome it. "I am proud of my Malaysian heritage, I am happy with this opportunity. I am here, I know my season at the club is over. I could have gone on holiday but I chose to come to Malaysia because this is a great opportunity," said the 29-year-old striker.
Figueiredo is a formidable striker. With 2.1 million euros according to Transfermarkt , he is the second most expensive player in the Malaysian national team after Machuca (2.5 million euros). Statistics have shown why this 29-year-old striker is so highly rated. He scored 12 goals in 48 matches in all competitions for Basaksehir in the 2024/25 season.
Figueiredo's scoring record is only behind Piatek, the former Milan striker. Figueiredo's contributions helped Basaksehir win a ticket to the European Cup C3 next season and in tomorrow's match, this Brazilian player promises to bring many worries to the Vietnamese national team's defense.
Source: https://tienphong.vn/chan-sut-nhap-tich-dang-gom-nhat-tuyen-malaysia-than-troi-voi-thoi-tiet-post1749666.tpo
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