Malaysia is about to naturalize a Brazilian player who has played 170 matches and scored 175 goals.

Bergson da Silva is in the process of being naturalized by Malaysia, expected to be a “key asset” in the match against Vietnam in March.

The foreign player who recently disappointed Nam Dinh. He is on the verge of becoming a newly naturalized player for Malaysian football, potentially participating in the highly anticipated match against Vietnam’s national team in March.

The name mentioned is Bergson da Silva, a Brazilian striker currently playing for Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT). In a recent regional tournament, Bergson successfully converted a penalty to equalize, further proving his cold-blooded scoring instinct in crucial moments. Notably, he has also scored against Nam Dinh Club, leaving a strong impression whenever facing Vietnamese teams.

According to multiple Southeast Asian sources, The Football Association of Malaysia is accelerating the process to complete Bergson’s naturalization procedures. If everything goes smoothly, the forward born in 1991 could be registered to play for the Malaysian national team in upcoming international matches. This is seen as a strategic move by Malaysia to upgrade their attacking quality in order to compete more evenly with top regional rivals, especially Vietnam.

Joining JDT in 2020, Bergson quickly became a symbol of the club’s potent attack, the strongest team in Malaysia. After 170 matches, the Brazilian striker has scored an incredible 175 goals and provided 32 assists, an almost unbelievable rate in Southeast Asia.He has won the top scorer title and is regarded by experts as one of the most dangerous forwards in the region today.

Not only does Bergson possess diverse finishing skills, but he is also strong in physical duels, positioning, and maintains extremely stable mental composure during matches. Therefore, if he wears the Malaysian national team jersey, he could become the primary spearhead, significantly transforming the “Malayan Tigers” offensive style. Having lived and played in Malaysia for many years, Bergson also meets FIFA's naturalization requirements.

Although currently it is only a possibility, the prospect of Bergson da Silva appearing in the Malaysian national team jersey definitely makes Vietnam and other regional rivals take special caution. If this deal succeeds, the Vietnam vs. Malaysia match in March promises to heat up well before kickoff.