MFL reduces foreign players with latest ruling
Not many, just by one.
Now, instead of seven, a Super League team can field half a dozen foreign players — one from Asia + one from Asean + four from the rest of the world.
MFL said the latest quota will bring a better balance between local and foreign players in the teams' starting lineup.
"The presence of foreign players undoubtedly enhances the league's appeal, but the MFL's core agenda remains the development of local talent to support the FA of Malaysia and strengthen the national team," MFL said.
The 2025-2026 season kicks off on Aug 8 with the Charity Cup between Johor Darul Ta'zim and Selangor at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium — a fixture that doubles as the opening match of the Super League.
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