Bola.net – PSSI General Chair (Ketum), Erick Thohir is outspoken about Nathan Tjoe-A-On. He plans to naturalize the defender Swansea City That.
Erick Thohir invited Nathan Tjoe-A-On to watch the Indonesian National Team match against Brunei Darussalam in the first leg of the first round of the 2026 World Cup Qualification Asia Zone on Thursday (12/10/2023) evening WIB, at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium (SUGBK), Senayan, Central Jakarta.
Watched by Nathan Tjoe-A-On, the Indonesian National Team went berserk. The Garuda squad crushed Brunei Darussalam with six goals without reply.
“Hopefully Nathan Tjoe-A-On will become Red and White,” said Erick Thohir after the match.
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Nathan Tjoe-A-On Wants to Be Naturalized
Erick Thohir stated that Nathan Tjoe-A-On also wants to be naturalized to defend the Indonesian national team. The proof is that the Dutch national player was present in Indonesia and watched the Garuda Squad.
Erick Thohir also introduced Nathan Tjoe-A-On to President Joko Widodo alias Jokowi at SUGBK. Together with the first lady, Iriana Jokowi, the 62 year old president witnessed the greatness of the Indonesian National Team.
“Nathan Tjoe-A-On is serious. Otherwise, he won’t come with his father. Otherwise, he won’t be recognized by the President,” said Erick Thohir.
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Operates at the Left and Center Back Posts
Nathan Tjoe-A-On just joined Swansea City from Dutch club Excelsior this summer. However, he still hasn’t had the chance to play in the Championship.
Nathan Tjoe-A-On’s Indonesian blood flows from his grandfather who came from Semarang. He is still 21 years old and his main position is left wing back although he can play as a center back.
“He can play at left back, left center back, and can play at center back too,” added Erick Thohir.
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Indonesian National Team Squad vs Brunei Darussalam
• Kiper: Nadeo Argawinata, Ernando Ari Sutaryadi, Syahrul Trisna
• Bek: Wahyu Prasetyo, Rizky Ridho, Elkan Baggott, Asnawi Mangkualam, Sandy Walsh, Pratama Arhan, Shayne Pattynama, Edo Febriansyah, Fachruddin Aryanto
• Midfielder: Rachmat Irianto, Marc Klok, Ricky Kambuaya, Marselino Ferdinan, Arkhan Fikri, Witan Sulaeman, Egy Maulana Vikri, Saddil Ramdani, Dzaky Asraf
• Attacker: Dimas Drajad, Ramadhan Sananta, Dendy Sulistyawan, Rafael Struick, Hokky Caraka
(Bola.net/Fitri Apriani)
2023-10-12 16:04:00
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