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regarding proposed changes to the Chinese Super League (CSL), from the Chinese Football Association (CFA) -
The Chinese Football Association (CFA) has issued a draft proposal on cutting the maximum number of non-Asian players allowed in CSL clubs' squads from four to three.
Presently, teams are allowed four foreign players, plus one other non-Chinese player from an AFC nation – a system known as 4+1.
If the changes are enacted, that would fall to three foreign stars, plus the one other Asian player from outside China – a 3+1 system.
The new rules - aimed at improving the development of China's own players – are expected to be passed and would take effect from the 2017 CSL season, which starts in March.
"There has been a growing concern in society on the investment of Chinese soccer clubs following the influx of high-quality foreign players," read the CFA's statement.
"The arrival of these top-class players will no doubt improve the standard of the league, making it more exciting to watch.
"But at the same time it will also increase the financial burden of clubs and reduce the opportunity of home-grown talent.
"For the sake of long-term development of professional clubs in China, the association would like to set up a system based on the financial requirements for clubs and also implement the adjustment on the foreign-player quota."
Clubs must respond to the proposal by December 29.
*As I have said, there is more to developing a professional soccer league than SPLASHING out large amounts of cash for "star" players, and it seems the CFA realizes this & is proposing changes, to help with long term growth & development of soccer in China.
The Chinese Football Association (CFA) has issued a draft proposal on cutting the maximum number of non-Asian players allowed in CSL clubs' squads from four to three.
Presently, teams are allowed four foreign players, plus one other non-Chinese player from an AFC nation – a system known as 4+1.
If the changes are enacted, that would fall to three foreign stars, plus the one other Asian player from outside China – a 3+1 system.
The new rules - aimed at improving the development of China's own players – are expected to be passed and would take effect from the 2017 CSL season, which starts in March.
"There has been a growing concern in society on the investment of Chinese soccer clubs following the influx of high-quality foreign players," read the CFA's statement.
"The arrival of these top-class players will no doubt improve the standard of the league, making it more exciting to watch.
"But at the same time it will also increase the financial burden of clubs and reduce the opportunity of home-grown talent.
"For the sake of long-term development of professional clubs in China, the association would like to set up a system based on the financial requirements for clubs and also implement the adjustment on the foreign-player quota."
Clubs must respond to the proposal by December 29.
*As I have said, there is more to developing a professional soccer league than SPLASHING out large amounts of cash for "star" players, and it seems the CFA realizes this & is proposing changes, to help with long term growth & development of soccer in China.
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