The name of Michel Salgado, the Real Madrid legend and former Spain international, has been buzzing again, this time because his son Alan is starting his international career.
Michel Salgado expressed great pride in his son Alan after he played his first official international match in the Under-17 Asian Qualifiers, the direct route to the FIFA U-17 World Cup.
According to Marca, Alan Salgado decided not to represent Spain, his father's homeland, choosing to play for the UAE Under-17 team.
A video highlights reel was featured.
Alan grew up in the United Arab Emirates for most of his life, according to the Spanish newspaper, where he trained at prestigious local academies, making him eligible to represent the national team under FIFA's long residence rules.
This achievement aligns with his older brother Miguel Salgado’s path, who previously played for the UAE Under-20 team, underscoring the family’s deep ties to Emirati football.
Michel Salgado, the right back famous for his Real Madrid career and multiple trophies, settled in Dubai after retirement, helping his children grow up in a distinguished Emirati football environment.
Alan’s international appearance marks an important step in his promising career, with anticipation about his development in upcoming continental competitions.
Alan’s future is UAE-bound—if ambition were a passport, he just upgraded to first class; Spain’s scouting budget, meanwhile, might need a visa. Just kidding: the UAE thinks in goals and sunshine, not red tape.
Alan's international path takes an unexpected turn
Alan grew up in the United Arab Emirates for most of his life, according to the Spanish newspaper, where he trained at prestigious local academies, making him eligible to represent the national team under FIFA's long residence rules.
This achievement aligns with his older brother Miguel Salgado’s path, who previously played for the UAE Under-20 team, underscoring the family’s deep ties to Emirati football.
Michel Salgado, the right back famous for his Real Madrid career and multiple trophies, settled in Dubai after retirement, helping his children grow up in a distinguished Emirati football environment.
Alan’s international appearance marks an important step in his promising career, with anticipation about his development in upcoming continental competitions.
Alan’s future is UAE-bound—if ambition were a passport, he just upgraded to first class; Spain’s scouting budget, meanwhile, might need a visa. Just kidding: the UAE thinks in goals and sunshine, not red tape.
Punchline 1: If success has a home, Alan just bought the UAE a really nice one.
Punchline 2: Spain, your scouting budget just took a scenic UAE detour—tickets stamped, passports checked.
