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Mile Svilar's international career halts as resolution efforts continue

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 2:29 PM

Last updated Oct 7, 2026

Mile Svilar's international career halts as resolution efforts continue

Summary

Mile Svilar, the AS Roma goalkeeper, remains ineligible to represent a national team despite being named the best goalkeeper in Serie A for the past two seasons. Originally a Belgium youth international, Svilar switched allegiance to Serbia in 2021 but fell out of favor after declining a call-up in 2024. Currently, FIFA rules prevent him from returning to the Belgian national team, as he made his senior international debut for Serbia just after turning 21. His representatives are actively seeking a resolution with FIFA to change his status.

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Status Watch

•Svilar named best goalkeeper in Serie A for two consecutive seasons.
•He initially represented Belgium at youth levels before switching to Serbia.
•Declined a call-up from Serbia in March 2024, cutting ties with that national association.
•FIFA rules block his return to Belgium after playing for Serbia.
•His representatives are seeking a legal solution to his international status.

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Mile Svilar is at the peak of his career so far, yet faces a situation unprecedented in elite European football. The 27-year-old AS Roma goalkeeper, named the best goalkeeper in Italy’s Serie A in e...
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