An opportunity to play in the AFC Champions League (ACL) is paradigm shift not only for Johor Darul Ta'zim FC (JDT) but also for all local players. [1/8]

This premier Asian stage is the best platform for local players to market themselves to talent scouts in order to compete in other top Asian leagues.

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Taking Thai players Teerasil Dangda and Chanatip Songkrasin now playing in the J-League as examples, their talents were spotted following their performances with Muangthong United in the AFC Champions League.

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However Muangthong United needed almost five seasons in the ACL before the players were offered a place in the J-League. Consistency and durability during matches are taken into consideration and are among key selection factors.

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The opportunity for JDT players like Safawi Rasid, Syamer Kutty Abba, Nazmi Faiz Mansor and Adam Nor Azlin to attract the attention of the Japanese or South Korean leagues is brighter if JDT consistently compete in the ACL.

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This is because they will be evaluated throughout the tournament and not through trials that may not be able to showcase a player's true potential.

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So, the players must jump at this opportunity to further their careers. JDT are seen as the best place because at JDT, all the best things are prepared for the players on and off the pitch.

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May our dreams of seeing JDT players go further in their careers come true through this AFC Champions League platform. Luaskan Kuasamu Johor.

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