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CBF approves gradual reduction of foreign player limits in Brazil
The Confederação Brasileira de Futebol (CBF) and clubs from the Série A and B divisions have approved a plan to gradually reduce the number of foreign players allowed in matchday squads for the Campeonato Brasileiro. The current limit of nine foreign players per match will decrease by one each year starting in 2027, reaching a limit of eight in 2027, seven in 2028, six in 2029, and five by 2030.
This measure aims to increase playing time for young Brazilian talent. To support this, clubs will be required to reserve a specific portion of their 50-player registration limit for players under 23. This quota will increase annually, starting with 20 spots in 2027 and reaching 25 by 2030.
CBF studies indicated that the average age of players in the Série A has risen to 28.5 years, higher than in major European leagues, while the participation of players under 23 has declined. The new regulations do not cap the total number of foreign players a club can sign to its overall roster, only the number permitted to be listed on the official matchday sheet.
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