Johor Darul Ta’zim Signs Three Former Spanish La Liga Players to Strengthen Squad for Asian Champions League Elite
The Malaysian League heavyweights, Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT), have made a bold move to strengthen their squad by signing three former Spanish La Liga players in pursuit of their Asian Champions League Elite (ACLE) dream.
The Trio of Signings
The trio of signings includes former Valencia striker Jonathan Viera, former Sevilla and Swansea City midfielder Roque Mesa, and former Villarreal defender Alvaro Gonzalez, who previously played alongside Portuguese legend Cristiano Ronaldo at Saudi club Al-Nassr. The signings were announced in phases via JDT’s official Facebook page, Johor Southern Tigers.
Upcoming Matches
The Southern Tigers are set to face Australian side Central Coast Mariners on Tuesday (Feb 11) in New South Wales before concluding their East region league stage campaign against South Korea’s FC Pohang Steelers on Feb 18 at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium in Johor. JDT currently hold a strong position to advance to the knockout stage, sitting in sixth place on goal difference despite sharing eight points with China’s Shanghai Port and Thailand’s Buriram United after six matches. Only the top eight teams from the 12-team league stage will advance to the Round of 16.
Strength in Depth
The signings of Viera, Mesa, and Gonzalez are expected to add depth and experience to JDT’s squad, which has been performing well in the league so far. The trio has a wealth of experience playing in the top divisions of European football, and their addition is likely to boost JDT’s chances of success in the ACLE.
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FAQs
Q: Who are the three former Spanish La Liga players signed by JDT?
A: The trio consists of Jonathan Viera, Roque Mesa, and Alvaro Gonzalez.
Q: What is the current position of JDT in the league stage?
A: JDT is currently in sixth place on goal difference, sharing eight points with China’s Shanghai Port and Thailand’s Buriram United after six matches.
Q: How many teams will advance to the Round of 16 from the 12-team league stage?
A: Only the top eight teams will advance to the Round of 16.