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
International
Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational team | Year | Apps | Goals |
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Indonesia | 2023 | 4 | 0 |
2024 | 11 | 0 |
Total | 15 | 0 | |
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International under-23 goals
Honours
Individual
See also
Notes and References
- 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.
- 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 .
- 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 .
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 .
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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