In the world of professional football, there are few players like Delgado who are able to burst out so well at a crucial moment. In the match between Shandong Taishan and Qingdao Manatee, substitute Delgado sealed the win for the team through a wonderful goal. Such a wonderful performance undoubtedly brought the team three valuable points, and also won more opportunities and attention for themselves. However, regrettably, the issue of Delgado's naturalization has not yet been resolved, and whether he will be able to represent the national football team has attracted much attention and expectations.
On April 6, 2024, Shandong Taishan's home match against Qingdao Manatee can be said to be an unexpected "Qilu Derby". As a stronger Shandong Taishan, it seems that there is no suspense before the game that it will win easily. However, in the game, the Manatees bit the score and were not broken by Delgado's stunning goal until the last minute. The match once again showcased Delgado's outstanding qualities, and his performance also attracted a lot of attention from fans and the media.
Delgado, born in 1997, has played six seasons in Chinese football since joining Shandong Taishan in 2018. Since his initial arrival, Delgado's football skills and personal prowess have improved a lot, especially in this match against the Manatees, where his goal once again proved his outstanding performance. However, it is regrettable that Delgado has not yet been able to successfully complete the naturalization procedures and is unable to play for the national football team. Why is that?
According to the article, the issue of Delgado's naturalization has not been resolved for the following reasons:
The issue of years of residence. According to FIFA regulations, in order to change nationality, a player must have lived in the new country for at least 5 consecutive years. After arriving in China in 2019, Delgado returned to Portugal on loan in January 2020, which interrupted his continuous residency and will not be able to apply for a change of citizenship until 2025 at the earliest.
Formalities. The article mentions that Shandong Taishan went through the relevant procedures for Delgado in 2019, but there is still no result. This shows that there are some complicated procedures and problems in the naturalization process, which has led to continuous delays that cannot be resolved.
related policy issues. The article mentions that the staff of the Chinese Football Association also have some misunderstandings of FIFA's regulations on the conversion of players' nationalities, which may also be an important reason for the delay in the naturalization of Delgado.
Based on the above analysis, it can be seen that the issue of Delgado's naturalization is indeed very complex, not only involving FIFA regulations, but also related to relevant domestic policies and implementation processes. This also fully illustrates the complexity of the issue of naturalized players, which requires all parties to work together and further improve relevant policies and regulations in order to truly solve this thorny problem.
As an excellent foreign player, Delgado's performances have always been in the spotlight. From the time he joined Shandong Taishan to the present, his progress and growth have been remarkable. In this match against Qingdao Manatee, his crucial goal once again showed his value. If Delgado can successfully complete his naturalization and play on behalf of the national football team, it will undoubtedly greatly enhance the strength of the national football team.
We know that Chinese football has been undergoing various reforms in recent years, one of which is to increase the introduction of naturalized players. The mainland has not only introduced many strong foreign players, but also provided them with the opportunity to become naturalized, hoping to quickly improve the competitiveness of the national team in this way. However, as Delgado's case demonstrates, the issue of naturalization does not happen overnight and requires time and patience to solve.
According to the latest news, the Chinese Football Association is actively promoting the improvement of relevant policies, hoping to provide a smoother naturalization channel for more potential naturalized players. As for Delgado, although he is not yet able to represent the national football team, as long as he can continue to perform well, I believe that he will definitely have the opportunity to play for the national team in the future. After all, in a critical period of professional football's development, the contribution of every good player is invaluable.
In addition, we need to focus on a broader issue, which is the future direction of Chinese football. Over the past few years, Chinese football has been working hard to promote reforms, hoping to narrow the gap with the world's football powers as soon as possible. The introduction and training of excellent foreign players is undoubtedly one of the important measures. But at the same time, we cannot ignore the construction of the local youth training system, and only by cultivating more outstanding Chinese football talents can we truly achieve the long-term development of Chinese football.
Overall, Delgado's story, although regrettable, also provokes us to think about the future development of Chinese football. As an excellent player, Delgado undoubtedly has great value for Shandong Taishan and even the national football team. We hope that through the continuous improvement of relevant policies, Delgado can successfully complete his naturalization, play for the national football team, and make due contributions to the cause of Chinese football. This is not only the dream of many Delga, but also the expectation of the majority of Chinese football fans.