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Finally, the selection, re-selection, and de-selection of players from the under-17 youth national team to the adult team were described using frequencies and percentages. For the total sample, the results indicated that an earlier age at first registration, participation in the 1st Division, involvement in foreign competitions, and engagement with multiple clubs increased the likelihood of being selected for the international team. The analysis also considered the year in which youth national teams were developed. Before 1999, players demonstrated earlier registration ages; however, the timing of starting futsal practice became less relevant to attaining international adult status after 1999. Furthermore, a negligible percentage of youth national team players progressed to the senior national team, highlighting the collectivist approach employed by futsal national coaches. 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