Marc Klok Explained

Marc Klok
Fullname:Marc Anthony Klok
Birth Date:20 April 1993[1]
Birth Place:Amsterdam, Netherlands
Height:1.77 m[2]
Currentclub:Persib Bandung
Clubnumber:23
Position:Midfielder
Youthclubs1:AVV Zeeburgia
Youthclubs2:Utrecht
Years1:2011–2013
Clubs1:Jong Utrecht
Caps1:17
Goals1:2
Years2:2013–2014
Clubs2:Ross County
Caps2:6
Goals2:0
Years3:2014–2016
Clubs3:Cherno More
Caps3:37
Goals3:0
Years4:2016
Clubs4:Oldham Athletic
Caps4:10
Goals4:0
Years5:2017
Clubs5:Dundee
Caps5:2
Goals5:0
Years6:2017–2019
Clubs6:PSM Makassar
Caps6:83
Goals6:14
Years7:2020
Clubs7:Persija Jakarta
Caps7:2
Goals7:0
Years8:2021–
Clubs8:Persib Bandung
Caps8:88
Goals8:12
Nationalyears1:2022
Nationalteam1:Indonesia SEA Games (O.P.)
Nationalcaps1:6
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2022–
Nationalteam2:Indonesia
Nationalcaps2:21
Nationalgoals2:4
Club-Update:9 August 2024
Nationalteam-Update:2 January 2024

Marc Anthony Klok (born 20 April 1993) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Liga 1 club Persib Bandung. Born in the Netherlands, he represents the Indonesia national team.[3]

Klok began his career at Utrecht. In 2013, he signed with Scottish Premiership club Ross County. After one season in Scotland, Klok joined Cherno More Varna where he won one Bulgarian Cup and one Bulgarian Supercup. After leaving Cherno More at the end of the 2015–16 season, he joined Oldham Athletic and played briefly for Scottish side Dundee before moving to Indonesia at April 2017, representing PSM Makassar, Persija Jakarta, and Persib Bandung.

Born in the Netherlands, Klok opted to represent Indonesia after gaining Indonesian citizenship and made his debut in 2022. He represented the country at the AFC Asian Cup in 2023.

Club career

In Europe

Born in Amsterdam, Klok signed for Scottish side Ross County from Utrecht in June 2013[4] and made his debut in the 4–1 home defeat to Celtic on 9 November. He was released in August 2014 after only six appearances.[5]

Two months later Klok signed a contract with Bulgarian club Cherno More Varna.[6] He made his debut in a 2–0 away loss against Ludogorets Razgrad on 25 October and scored his first goal for the club in a 7–1 away victory against Pirin Razlog for Bulgarian Cup on 23 September 2015.

In July 2016, Klok signed a six-month contract with League One side Oldham Athletic.[7] He made his competitive debut in a 3–0 away loss at Millwall on 6 August, coming on as a substitute for Ollie Banks.[8]

Klok went on trial with Dundee in January 2017 and signed a short-term contract on 31 January.[9] He left Dundee in April 2017, having made two appearances for the club.[10]

In Indonesia

In April 2017, Klok joined Indonesian club PSM Makassar of the Liga 1.[11] He made his debut in a 1–1 away draw against Mitra Kukar on 24 April 2017,[12] [13] and scored his first goal in a 2–0 win against Persipura Jayapura on 3 June 2017.[14] [15]

In January 2020 Klok signed a four-year contract with Persija Jakarta, but two months later the season was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic and later declared void.[16]

Klok moved to Persib Bandung in June 2021 .[17] He scored on his league debut, a 1–0 win against Barito Putera on 4 September 2021. [18]

International career

After five years of playing in Indonesia and undergoing a complicated naturalization process, Klok represented his second country as one of the overaged players in the Indonesia U23 team at the 2021 SEA Games.[19] He played in all of the six matches, including a bronze medal match against Malaysia U23 that ended with a victory for Indonesia through penalty shootouts. Klok scored the last and decisive shot.[20]

On 1 June 2022, Klok earned his first senior cap in a friendly match against Bangladesh that ended 0–0.[21] He was appointed as the captain of the team in the second half after the captain Fachruddin Aryanto was replaced at halftime.

On 8 June 2022, Klok scored his first senior goal in a 2023 AFC Asian Cup qualification match against Kuwait, converted a penalty kick in 2–1 win.[22]

On 24 September 2022, Klok scored a goal in a friendly match against Curaçao in a 3–2 win.[23]

Klok was called up for the 2022 AFF Championship with Indonesia on 19 December 2022.[24] He scored twice, against Brunei, and Thailand in the tournament.[25]

He was a member of the Indonesia squad that reached the knockout stage of the 2023 AFC Asian Cup.[26]

Personal life

Klok is the nephew of former De Graafschap, Dunfermline Athletic and Motherwell footballer Rob Matthaei.[27]

Career statistics

Club

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Ross County2013–14Scottish Premiership60000060
Cherno More Varna2014–15A Group13060190
2015–16A Group240212010291
Total37081002010481
Oldham Athletic2016–17League One100002000120
Dundee2016–17Scottish Premiership2020
PSM Makassar2017Liga 1284284
2018Liga 1296296
2019Liga 1264608330437
Total83146000834010017
Persija Jakarta2020Liga 12020
2021Liga 1008181
Total2000000081101
Persib Bandung2021–22Liga 1273273
2022–23Liga 12540010264
2023–24Liga 13450000345
2024–25Liga 110002030
Career total227261412010316126831

International

Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
Indonesia202284
2023100
202430
Total214

International goals

Goal Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 8 June 2022 Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium, Kuwait City, Kuwait 1–1 2–1 2023 AFC Asian Cup Qualification
2. 24 September 2022 Gelora Bandung Lautan Api Stadium, Bandung, Indonesia 1–1 3–2 Friendly
3. 26 December 2022 Kuala Lumpur Stadium, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia align=center 6–0 align=center 7–0 2022 AFF Championship
4. 29 December 2022 Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta, Indonesia 1–0 1–1

Honours

Club

PFC Cherno More Varna

PSM Makassar

Persija Jakarta

Persib Bandung

International

Indonesia SEA Games

Individual

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Marc Klok: Profile . worldfootball.net . HEIM:SPIEL . 10 October 2020.
  2. Web site: Cherno More official website. Холандският халф подписа с "Черно море" . 13 October 2014. 23 December 2016.
  3. Web site: Media . Kompas Cyber . BREAKING NEWS - Marc Klok Resmi Miliki KTP WNI Halaman all . KOMPAS.com . 12 November 2020 . 12 November 2020 . id.
  4. Web site: skysports.com. Ross County confirm signings of Kevin Luckassen and Marc Klok. 26 June 2013.
  5. Web site: bbc.co.uk. Early Ross County release for Marc Klok. 19 August 2014.
  6. Web site: gong.bg. Марк Клок е вече част от Черно море. Bulgarian. 13 October 2014.
  7. News: SIGNING: Klok Signs Short-Term Deal. Oldham Athletic. 13 July 2016. 14 July 2016.
  8. News: Millwall 3–0 Oldham Athletic. soccerway.com. 6 August 2016.
  9. Web site: Dundee sign Henrik Ojamaa and Marc Klok as Yordi Teijsse heads to Germany . BBC Sport . BBC . 31 January 2017 . 31 January 2017.
  10. News: Time up for Klok as Dundee confirm departure of Dutch midfielder . Ian . Roache . The Courier . DC Thomson . 7 April 2017 . 9 April 2017.
  11. Web site: Hari Ini Marc Klok Gabung PSM Makassar. 20 April 2017. bola.rakyatku.com. Indonesian.
  12. Web site: Simak, Ini Kisah Gelandang Marc Klok Di Musim 2017 Dan Misi Juara Untuk PSM (Page 2). 8 December 2017. makassar.tribunnews.com. Indonesian.
  13. Web site: Mitra Kukar vs PSM Makassar. 8 December 2017. goal.com. Indonesian.
  14. Web site: Laporan Pertandingan: PSM Makassar 5–1 Persipura Jayapura. 4 June 2017. goal.com. Indonesian.
  15. Web site: Simak, Ini Kisah Gelandang Marc Klok Di Musim 2017 Dan Misi Juara Untuk PSM (Page 3). 4 June 2017. makassar.tribunnews.com. Indonesian.
  16. Web site: Alasan Persija Jakarta Berani Kontrak Marc Klok Empat Tahun. February 2020 . 2 February 2020.
  17. Web site: Persib Resmi Rekrut Marc Klok. 30 June 2021.
  18. Web site: Debut Manis Marc Klok Bawa Persib Bungkam Barito Putera di Liga 1 2021. 4 September 2021.
  19. Web site: Dutch Klok makes Indonesia tick. 2 June 2022. thestar.com.
  20. Web site: Indonesia claim Southeast Asian Games Bronze Making Malaysia Pay Penalty. 2 June 2022. espn.com. 22 May 2022 .
  21. Web site: Indonesia vs Bangladesh — Tim Garuda Tertahan 0–0. 2 June 2022. detik.com.
  22. Web site: Dua Persib Bandung Cetak Gol Timnas Indonesia Kalahkan Kuwait. 9 June 2022. bolasport.com.
  23. Web site: Hasil Indonesia Vs Curacao: Skuad Garuda Menang 3–2. 2022-09-24. sport.detik.com. id.
  24. Web site: Daftar 23 Nama Pemain Timnas Indonesia Untuk Piala AFF 2022. 2022-12-19. PSSI. id.
  25. Web site: Indonesia Vs Thailand, Gol Marc Klok Picu Gemuruh GBK. 2022-12-29. bola.kompas.com. 29 December 2022 . id.
  26. Web site: Bur . Ramdani . 2024-01-26 . Klasemen Akhir Peringkat 3 Terbaik Piala Asia 2023: Timnas Indonesia Resmi Lolos 16 Besar! . 2024-01-25 . Okezone Bola . id-ID.
  27. Web site: sport.stv.tv. Marc Klok sold on Ross County move by former Motherwell man Rob Matthaei. 11 July 2013.
  28. Web site: Cherno More Surprisingly Claims Bulgaria's Football Supercup. novinite.com. 13 August 2015.
  29. Web site: Selamat untuk PSM Makassar, Juara! . PSSI – Football Association of Indonesia . 7 August 2019 . id-ID.
  30. Web site: Ridwan. Muhammad. 25 April 2021. Persija Jakarta Juara Piala Menpora 2021. 26 April 2021. goal.com. Goal.
  31. Web site: Timnas Indonesia U-23 Dapat Perunggu di SEA Games 2021, PSSI pun Bangga. bola.okezone.com. 22 May 2022 . 22 May 2022.
  32. Web site: Klok voted best goal of AFC Cup 2019 | Football | News | AFC Cup 2021.
  33. Web site: Baru . PT Liga Indonesia . Inilah Tim Terbaik Shopee Liga 1 2019 . liga-indonesia.id . 26 December 2019 . en.
  34. Web site: Ridwan. Muhammad. 25 April 2021. Gelar Persija Jakarta Makin Lengkap, Marc Klok Jadi Pemain Terbaik Piala Menpora. 26 April 2021. goal.com. Goal.
  35. Web site: Persija Mendominasi Semua Lini, Ini Best XI Resmi Piala Menpora 2021. bolalob.com. 26 April 2021.