Career Mode – Player Names in Malaysia should be more diverse
Description:
When creating or scouting players in Career Mode for Malaysian leagues/national team, the generated names are often very repetitive and unrealistic. Many players end up with the same first names and surnames, which breaks immersion and does not reflect the diversity of real Malaysian names.
Why it matters:
- Reduces realism and authenticity in Career Mode.
- Malaysian culture has a wide variety of names (Malay, Chinese, Indian, etc.), and repeating the same few names feels inaccurate.
- More diverse names would make Career Mode more engaging and believable.
Suggested Solution:
- Expand the player name database for Malaysia with a larger pool of realistic names across different ethnic backgrounds.
- Ensure names are randomized better so that there are fewer duplicates within the same team or generation.
- Reference real Malaysian player databases or football associations for authenticity.
Example:
Instead of 4–5 players all being generated with the same surname (e.g., “Ahmad”), mix with other common names such as:
- Malay: Safawi Rasid, Aidil Zafuan, Akhyar Rashid
- Chinese: Ong Kim Swee, Tan Cheng Hoe, Darren Lok
- Indian: K. Reuben, Thanabalan Nadarajah, Maniam Marimuthu
Impact:
This small change would greatly improve immersion for players managing or creating careers in Malaysia. It would also represent Malaysia’s real football culture more accurately.
