Brazilian Football Star Naturalized as Vietnamese Citizen: Insider Source
Thep Xanh Nam Dinh FC is set to receive a boost ahead of their upcoming match against Quang Nam FC, as their star player, Rafaelson, has acquired Vietnamese citizenship. The club is preparing the necessary documents to submit to the Vietnam Football Federation, allowing Rafaelson to play under his new Vietnamese name at the Thien Truong Stadium on Monday evening. Expressing his joy at becoming a Vietnamese citizen, Rafaelson said, “I am thrilled that my dream of becoming a Vietnamese citizen has finally come true. I have a deep love for this country, and I am committed to giving my best on the football field.” The journey of Rafaelson, born in 1997 in Pirapemas, Brazil, to becoming a Vietnamese citizen is quite remarkable. He first moved to Vietnam in 2020 to play for Thep Xanh Nam Dinh FC, located in the northern province of Nam Dinh. His talent was quickly recognized, and he went on to play for other prominent clubs, including Da Nang FC and Binh Dinh FC, before returning to Nam Di...