Rafael Struick Explained

Rafael Struick
Fullname:Rafael William Struick[1]
Birth Date:27 March 2003[2]
Birth Place:Leidschendam, Netherlands[3]
Height:1.85 m[4]
Position:Forward, winger
Currentclub:ADO Den Haag
Clubnumber:27
Youthclubs1:Forum Sport
Youthyears2:–2020
Youthclubs2:RKAVV
Youthyears3:2020–2021
Youthclubs3:ADO Den Haag
Years1:2022–
Clubs1:ADO Den Haag
Caps1:8
Goals1:0
Nationalyears1:2022
Nationalteam1:Indonesia U20
Nationalcaps1:1
Nationalgoals1:1
Nationalyears2:2023–
Nationalteam2:Indonesia U23
Nationalcaps2:10
Nationalgoals2:3
Nationalyears3:2023–
Nationalteam3:Indonesia
Nationalcaps3:15
Nationalgoals3:0
Club-Update:17 August 2024
Nationalteam-Update:11 June 2024

Rafael William Struick (born 27 March 2003) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward or left winger for Eerste Divisie club ADO Den Haag. Born in the Netherlands, he plays for the Indonesia national team.

Early life

Struick played in the youth of RKAVV in and then at Forum Sport, before joining the academy at ADO Den Haag.

Club career

He made his Eerste Divisie debut on 6 May 2022 against FC Emmen.[5] [6] Following this, in June 2022, he signed his first professional contract with ADO Den Haag.[7]

International career

On 19 November 2022, Struick made an appearance with Indonesia U-20 and scored a goal against Slovakia U-20 in a 1–2 loss.[8] He is eligible for Indonesia because his maternal grandparents are Javanese and emigrated to Suriname before coming to the Netherlands.[9] Indonesia manager Shin Tae-yong pointed to the selection of Struick, Ivar Jenner and Justin Hubner as foreign based players ahead of Indonesia hosting the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup.[10]

On 27 May 2023, Struick received a called-up for the senior team for the friendly matches against Palestine and Argentina.[11] [12] He earned his first cap for his country in a 0–0 friendly draw with Palestine.[13]

On 29 August 2023, Struick received a call up to the under-23 team for the 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualification. He made his debut for the under-23 team against Chinese Taipei, where he also scored a goal in a 9–0 win.[14]

Struick was named in the final squad for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup, where Indonesia reached the round of 16 for the first time ever.

In April 2024, Struick was named in the Indonesia under-23 final squad for the 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup held in Qatar. On 25 April, he scored a brace against South Korea in a 2–2 draw. Indonesia won 11–10 on penalties, advancing to the semi-finals.[15]

Personal life

On 22 May 2023, Struick officially acquired Indonesian citizenship.[16]

Career statistics

Club

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueCupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
ADO Den Haag2021–22Eerste Divisie10–0010
2022–2320–0020
2023–2430100040
2024–25200000020
Career total80100090

International

Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
Indonesia202340
2024110
Total150

International under-23 goals

Goal Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 9 September 2023 Manahan Stadium, Surakarta, Indonesia 3–0 9–02024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualification
2. 25 April 2024 Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium, Doha, Qatar 1–0 2–2 (11–10 p.) 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup
3. 2–1

Honours

Individual

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rafael Struick: Profile. onefootball.com. 7 June 2023. 8 June 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230608130810/https://onefootball.com/id/pemain/rafael-struick-483407. live.
  2. Web site: Rafael Struick: Profile . worldfootball.net . HEIM:SPIEL . 23 July 2022 . 23 November 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221123222251/https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/rafael-struick/ . live .
  3. News: Even voorstellen: Rafael Struick (ADO Den Haag O21) . Haaglanden Voetbal . 6 April 2022 . nl . 28 August 2022 . 28 August 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220828184533/https://haaglandenvoetbal.nl/2022/04/06/even-voorstellen-rafael-struick-ado-den-haag-o21/ . live .
  4. Web site: Rafael William Struick. pssi.org. PSSI. 28 December 2023. 28 December 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231228025222/https://www.pssi.org/national-team/mens-seniors/players/rafael-william-struick-1. live.
  5. Web site: EMMEN VS. DEN HAAG 3-0. Soccerway. 28 August 2022. 29 December 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221229155547/https://uk.soccerway.com/matches/2022/05/06/netherlands/eerste-divisie/fc-emmen/hfc-ado-den-haag/3513148/. live.
  6. Web site: RAFAEL STRUICK. adodenhaag.nl. 28 August 2022. 31 May 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230531042921/https://adodenhaag.nl/nl/teams/1e-elftal/selectie/aanvallers/9113-rafael-struick. live.
  7. Web site: FIVE YOUTH PLAYERS AGAIN SIGN NEW CONTRACT WITH ADO DEN HAAG. adodenhaag.nl. 10 June 2022. 28 August 2022. 31 May 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230531134718/https://adodenhaag.nl/nl/nieuws/laatste-nieuws/jeugd/10238-opnieuw-tekenen-vijf-jeugdspelers-nieuw-contract-bij-ado-den-haag. live.
  8. Web site: Timnas Indonesia Kalah 1–2 dari Slovakia, Hubner Kartu Merah. cnnindonesia.com. 19 November 2022. Indonesian. 23 November 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221123220807/https://www.cnnindonesia.com/olahraga/20221119194701-142-875958/timnas-indonesia-kalah-1-2-dari-slovakia-hubner-kartu-merah. live.
  9. Web site: Rafael Struick Tiba di Jakarta. www.pssi.org. 16 December 2022. Indonesian. 29 December 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221229173127/https://www.pssi.org/news/rafael-struick-tiba-di-jakarta. live.
  10. Web site: The last chip of a naturalized player in the Indonesian U-20 national team, Rafael Struijk is Shin Tae-yong's choice. Bolanas.bolasport.com. 6 January 2023. 6 January 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230106102001/https://bolanas.bolasport.com/amp/493617104/keping-terakhir-pemain-naturaliasi-di-timnas-u-20-indonesia-rafael-struijk-jadi-pilihan-shin-tae-yong. live.
  11. Web site: Timnas Indonesia Panggil 26 Pemain untuk Lawan Argentina, Ada Ivar Jenner dan Rafael Struick. viva.co.id. 27 May 2023. 27 May 2023. Indonesian. 28 May 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230528052950/https://www.viva.co.id/amp/bola/liga-indonesia/1603906-timnas-indonesia-panggil-26-pemain-untuk-lawan-argentina-ada-ivar-jenner-dan-rafael-struick. live.
  12. Web site: Shin Tae-yong Panggil 26 Pemain untuk lawan Palestina dan Argentina . 2023-05-27 . PSSI - Football Association of Indonesia . id-ID . 27 May 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230527090359/https://www.pssi.org/news/shin-tae-yong-panggil-26-pemain-untuk-lawan-palestina-dan-argentina . live .
  13. Web site: Timnas Indonesia Vs. Palestina: Banyak Peluang, Tapi Berakhir Tanpa Gol. goal.com. 17 June 2023. Indonesian. 17 June 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230617160951/https://www.goal.com/id/berita/timnas-indonesia-vs-palestina-banyak-peluang-tapi-berakhir-tanpa-gol/blt6cb057c4367caaff. live.
  14. Web site: Hasil Timnas U23 Indonesia vs China Taipei: Arena Pembantaian 9-0, Garuda Muda Puncaki Grup K. tribunnews.com. 9 September 2023. Indonesian. 29 September 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230929020836/https://m.tribunnews.com/amp/superskor/2023/09/09/hasil-timnas-u23-indonesia-vs-china-taipei-arena-pembantaian-9-0-garuda-muda-puncaki-grup-k. live.
  15. Web site: Bikin 2 Gol ke Gawang Korsel, Begini Kata Rafael Struick. Luzman Rifqi Karami. viva.co.id. 26 April 2024 . 26 April 2024. Indonesian. 26 April 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240426043200/https://www.viva.co.id/bola/liga-indonesia/1708813-bikin-2-gol-ke-gawang-korsel-begini-kata-rafael-struick. live.
  16. News: Ivar Jenner dan Rafael Struick Resmi Jadi WNI, Ketum PSSI Erick Thohir Pastikan Satu Hal. id. 23 May 2023. 31 May 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230531134716/https://bola.okezone.com/read/2023/05/23/51/2818292/ivar-jenner-dan-rafael-struick-resmi-jadi-wni-ketum-pssi-erick-thohir-pastikan-satu-hal. live.
  17. Web site: Instagram .

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