According to inside information, once the CFA
official (relating a government office)
It was confirmed that Shenzhen's outside back Caldecott is actively engaged in the naturalization process. If progress is unhindered, the player is expected to suit up in the upcoming Top 12 tournament
national soccer team
Battle Robe.
On July 21, 2016, Caldecott officially stepped into the arms of Chongqing soccer. Caldecott will meet the conditions for naturalization on July 21, 2021, in accordance with FIFA's requirement for naturalized players to have lived in China for five years.
With the Big 12 tournament expected to kick off on September 2, 2021, as per the schedule, Caldecott is looking forward to completing the naturalization process and playing for the national team on the field.
In an interview, Caldecott had revealed, "For me, the goal is clear, I am now a player of the Shenzhen team, and I will definitely contribute to this city and this team with the greatest enthusiasm. As for the issue of naturalization, in fact, not I can choose on my own, but by others for me to decide."
For naturalization matters, the Shenzhen team has also made a firm statement:
"If the national team calls up Caldecott, the club will fully support the CFA in the relevant procedures."
Born on January 12, 1989 in the Brazilian city of Panamansa, Caldecott was a standout member of the Brazilian national youth team and played as a starting striker at the 2009 World Youth Championship, appearing in seven matches and contributing four goals and one assist, helping his team to a second-place finish.In 2016, he joined the Chongqing team, and this year, he was transferred to the Shenzhen team. So far, he has scored 60 goals and has 14 assists in the Chinese Super League, showing great individual efficiency.
