Jakarta –
Elkan Baggott, the Indonesian U-19 national team player, has a number follower to hundreds of thousands, which surpassed Ipswich Town, his current club. This was discussed by the British media The Sun.
So far Elkan Baggott is listed as having follower Instagram with a number of around 138 thousand. Much more than Ipswich Town, which “only” has 84 thousand followers.
“Surprisingly, although relatively little known (in England), Baggott has follower more than his club, “wrote The Sun in its article.
“Also, if you combine them all follower of the club’s starting XI players, still did not reach Baggott’s followers in the range of 138 thousand followers. “
In Indonesia, the name Elkan Baggott indeed like a star player. As a half-blooded footballer with a tall and straight posture, Elkan is admired by many Indonesians.
Not only okay with physical appearance, the action on the field in several trial matches for the U-19 Indonesian National Team was quite good. In October 2020, Elkan Baggot took part in the U-19 National Team Training Center in Croatia.
The Indonesian national team coach Shin Tae-yong also had a meeting with the 1.9 meter tall player. The proof, he often called Baggott on several occasions even though the player was not released by his club.
However, in England the name Elkan Baggott is relatively unknown as in Indonesia. Understandably, the young player just debuted with Ipswich Town at the EFL Trophy last year.
That’s why Elkan Baggott’s prestige is more popular than his own club, on Instagram, that was even discussed by British media The Sun. But they also understand that popularity Elkan Baggott comes from among Indonesian football fans.
“Lots posting-an Baggott, who was liked by 10,000 people. Baggott is also not only popular on Instagram, but also on YouTube, “continued the writing of The Sun.
“His exclusive post with the Indonesian FA (PSSI) is the most popular. So far it has been watched by more than one million people. If he has become an international player (Timnas), his followers might increase again,” the Sun wrote.
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