According to news from news Harian, the pair of players joined the Malaysian national team on March 20, ready to join their teammates in conquering the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers.
Hector Hevel, 28, was born in the Netherlands and plays as a midfielder. He is playing for Portimonense SC in the Portuguese second division, where he has made 6 appearances this season. Hevel is expected to be an important addition to the Malaysia midfield, helping to improve ball control and launch attacks.
Along with Hevel, Spanish-born 23-year-old defender Gabriel Palmero is also a notable rookie. Palmero is currently playing for the CD Tenerife B youth team in the Spanish fourth division. Although still quite young, he has shown stability and development potential, promising to strengthen the Malaysian defense.
The appearance of these two naturalized players has made the atmosphere in the Malaysian team more exciting. Snooker Syamer Kutty Abba shared that the presence of Hevel and Palmero has helped improve the quality of the squad. He hopes to work with these rookies to bring Malaysia's name to the next level.
The match between Malaysia and Nepal on March 25 is an important opportunity for coach Peter Cklamovski's team to improve their performance in Group F of the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers, where they have to face strong opponents such as Vietnam, Nepal and Laos.
