5 European Players Who Have Potential Become Rafael Struick's
5 European Players Who Have the Potential to Become Rafael Struick's Competitors in the Indonesian National Team, Number 1 Goes Crazy in the English League!
Here are 5 European players who have the potential to become competitors for Rafael Struick in the Indonesian National Team. (Photo: Instagram/@rafaelstruick)
A total of 5 European players who have the potential to become competitors for Rafael Struick in the Indonesian National Team will be reviewed by Okezone. Rafael Struick is arguably the best striker Indonesia currently has.
Even though his number of goals is not very striking, this 21 year old striker has many advantages ranging from fantastic dribbles, excellent stamina to the ability to attract opposing defenders. However, if the Indonesian National Team wants to compete at a higher level, such as competing in the third round of the 2026 World Cup Qualifications in the Asian zone, Rafael Struick needs a tandem.
The players below who have Indonesian blood can be approached by PSSI to then become naturalized Indonesian citizens (WNI). Anyone?
Here are 5 European players who have the potential to become competitors for Rafael Struick in the Indonesian National Team:
5. Jens Raven
Jens Raven, who was born in the Netherlands, does not yet have an Indonesian passport. The 18 year old FC Dordrecht U-21 striker is in the process of naturalization to become an Indonesian citizen.
For now, Jens Raven will be relied on more for the U-20 Indonesian National Team. If Shin Tae-yong is deemed ready, Jens Raven can be promoted to defend the senior Indonesian national team and provide competition to Rafael Struick.
4. Ilias Alhaft
Ilias Alhaft performed well with his club this season, FC Noah. From 28 appearances in the 2023-2024 Armenian League 1, this player who usually plays as a winger has scored six goals and eight assists. However, there are reports that Indonesian National Team Coach Shin Tae-yong is not interested in this former Almere City player. In fact, Ilias Alhaft is openly ready to strengthen the Indonesian National Team if he receives an offer from PSSI.
3. Dean Zandbergen
Dean Zandbergen made a surprise when he held a video call with the expert staff of the Indonesian Minister of Youth and Sports, Hamdan Hamedan, a few days after Eid al-Fitr. This seems to indicate that the Sparta Rotterdam II striker will be the next player to undergo the naturalization process as an Indonesian citizen.
Together with Sparta Rotterdam II who are playing in the 2023-2024 Dutch League 3, Dean Zandbergen scored four goals and six assists in 22 matches.
2. Ole Romeny
PSSI General Chair, Erick Thohir, has reportedly invited Ole Romeny to join the Indonesian National Team. However, Erick Thohir's offer has not been accepted by Ole Romeny, who still has to think further.
If they are willing to strengthen the Indonesian national team, the Garuda squad will be like getting a windfall. Ole Romeny, who scored 11 goals in the 2022-2023 Dutch League 1, could be a deadly weapon for the Indonesian National Team.
1. Million Manhoef
The last name is Million Manhoef. It would be extraordinary if PSSI succeeded in attracting the hearts of the Dutch U-21 National Team personnel. Million Manhoef as of January 2024 strengthens the English League 2 club, Stoke City. From 14 appearances in the 2023-2024 English League 2, Million Manhoef scored four goals and one assist.
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At the start of this season or while strengthening Vitesse Arnhem, Million Manhoef scored four goals in 18 appearances in the 2023-2024 Dutch League 1. So, can PSSI get this agile winger?