Emile Smith Rowe, a professional footballer in the English Premier League, has confirmed that he has Malaysian heritage, sending shockwaves through Malaysian football fans.
According to a post on social media platform X by “@frfuturetalents,” the 23-year-old Arsenal player has revealed that he possesses Malaysian blood from his mother’s side and Jamaican blood from his father’s side.
Grandmother was born in Rembau
The post explained that the revelation came after “@frfuturetalents” directly emailed Smith Rowe to inquire about his ancestry. T
o their surprise, Smith Rowe responded personally, confirming his Malaysian heritage.
In his reply, Smith Rowe shared that his grandmother is Malaysian and was born in Rembau, Negeri Sembilan.
He emphasized that his mother’s side of the family carries Malaysian blood, while his father’s side is Jamaican, a fact he takes great pride in.
Takes pride in his diverse background
He also mentioned that he is unsure if he can represent Malaysia or Jamaica in any football matches due to his previous appearances for the England team. Nonetheless, he expressed pride in his diverse background and heritage.
The news has left Malaysian fans ecstatic, as they never expected a top-tier Premier League player to have Malaysian roots.
While acknowledging that it is unlikely for Smith Rowe to play for Malaysia, fans are delighted to hear him acknowledge his Malaysian heritage, feeling a sense of shared pride.
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Finally ! we got an email reply from Emile Smith Rowe ! 🔥🙌🏼
— frfuturetalents (@frfuturetalents) June 28, 2024
His grandmother was born in Rembau, Negeri Sembilan. pic.twitter.com/Y9EWV3gHQw
