Joaquim Evangelista warned that if measures are not taken, the success of future generations will be compromised. The statement was made in the context of concern expressed by the Players' Union regarding the downward trend in the number of Portuguese players in professional leagues.
The Players' Union expressed this concern through a communication highlighting the progressive reduction of national players playing in the country's main professional championships.
According to the data referenced in the article, in the Portuguese I Liga, which is the country's top football league, only 31.2% of players are Portuguese, representing a significant decrease compared to previous periods.
This reality raises questions about the future of Portuguese football and about the measures that could be implemented to reverse this trend and ensure that more national players have the opportunity to establish themselves at the professional level.
