Taiwanese-Spanish pro to join Taiwan's national soccer team
Taipei, Oct. 8 (CNA) A professional Spanish soccer player of Taiwanese descent is expected to join Taiwan's national soccer team soon, according to the Chinese Taipei Football Association (CTFA).
Yaki Yan, a Spanish national who can represent Taiwan because he was born to a Taiwanese father, has been a defender for third division Spanish team Club Deportivo El Cotillo since 2012.
He passed a tryout organized by the CTFA Monday, the association said.
CTFA Secretary-General Chiu Yi-wen said Taiwan has been looking around the world for outstanding soccer players in the hope of boosting the overall strength of its national team.
Chiu praised the 25-year-old Yan as a player who moves well, shows good judgment when taking on opponents, and has a very good feel for the game.
He has good size for a defender, and he would greatly strengthen the back line of Taiwan's national team, Chiu said.
Yan's first action with the national team could come in the East Asia Cup in November if the paperwork with regard to his admission is completed by then.
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