Naturalization
Persija signs Shayne Pattynama for positional flexibility
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Persija Jakarta coach Mauricio Souza has signed Shayne Pattynama from Buriram United for the second half of the Super League 2025/2026, highlighting the 27-year-old's ability to play multiple positions. The announcement came on Friday, January 23, 2026, with a 2.5-year contract. This addition complements Persija's squad after bringing in Fajar Fathurrahman, Alaaeddine Ajaraie, and Paulo Ricardo.
Football's world governing body FIFA has imposed a 12-month ban on seven naturalized players for Malaysia's national team over alleged use of invalid documents. The ruling disrupts preparations for a crucial qualifier against Vietnam on March 31, 2026, in the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers. Malaysian football legend Datuk Jamal Nasir has criticized the Football Association of Malaysia for lacking transparency.
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The close of the Super League 2025/2026 transfer window on February 6, 2026, marks the return of 10 diaspora players to Indonesia's domestic competition. These WNI-status players are part of PSSI's naturalization program to bolster the national team and elevate league quality.