Mile Svilar has once again seen his attempts to switch international allegiance blocked by FIFA.The Roma goalkeeper has won just one senior cap despite being named Serie A goalkeeper of the year two seasons in a row.Svilar has been prevented from switching back to represent BelgiumGettyBorn in Belgium, Svilar was also eligible for Serbia through his father, a former Yugoslavia international.After representing the country of his birth at youth level, the 27-year-old made his senior debut for Serbia in September 2021.Aged 22 at the time, he featured in a friendly against Qatar.Svilar was subsequently called up once more a month later before changing his mind and opting to switch allegiance back to Belgium.Svilar blocked from national team switchHowever, he has spent the last five years in international football limbo after being blocked from representing the Red Devils.Meanwhile, Serbia are no longer considering Svilar for selection despite his form for Roma as a result of his change of heart.FIFA rules allow players to switch national teams even if they have won senior caps.There are strict rules in place, with such moves only permitted for players who have won less than three caps aged 21 or under.As Svilar was capped by Serbia as a 22-year-old, he cannot switch back to Belgium despite his only appearance coming in a friendly.FIFA’s rules were expanded in 2020 from friendlies only to all matches outside of major tournaments.Svilar won one cap for Serbia aged 22, preventing him from changing national teamsGettyDeclan Rice was previously allowed to change national teams from the Republic of Ireland to England after featuring in three friendlies for the Boys in Green.Svilar’s stunning Roma formAs for Svilar, he has now been left in the cold on the international stage despite his staggering output in goal for Roma.Since the start of the 2024/25 season, he has kept a total of 37 Serie A clean sheets.Across 81 appearances during that period, Svilar has conceded just 69 goals.His performances have also seen him win the goalkeeper of the year award in each of the last two seasons.Svilar joined Roma from Benfica back in 2022, having started his career in Belgium with Anderlecht.The former Chelsea target is the two-time Serie A goalkeeper of the yearGettyMeanwhile, he was rewarded with the new five-year deal last summer.Chelsea also showed transfer interest in Svilar back in June, according to reports in Italy.According to Corriere dello Sport, the Blues had a £42.5million bid knocked back by Roma.Xabi Alonso’s side instead went on to sign Emiliano Martinez as their new first-choice goalkeeper.