Rafael Struick

Rafael Struick
Struick playing for Indonesia at the 2023 AFC Asian Cup
Personal information
Full name Rafael William Struick[1]
Date of birth (2003-03-27) 27 March 2003 (age 21)[2]
Place of birth Leidschendam, Netherlands[3]
Height 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)[4]
Position(s) Forward, left winger
Team information
Current team
 Brisbane Roar
Number 7
Youth career
Forum Sport
0000–2020 RKAVV
2020–2021 ADO Den Haag
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022–2024 ADO Den Haag 9 (0)
2024– Brisbane Roar 1 (0)
International career‡
2022 Indonesia U20 1 (1)
2023– Indonesia U23 10 (3)
2023– Indonesia 19 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19 October 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 15 October 2024

Rafael William Struick (born 27 March 2003) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward or left winger for A-League club Brisbane Roar. 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.[3]

Club career

Struick 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]

In September 2024, Struick signed for A-League Men club Brisbane Roar.[8]

International career

Youth

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.[9] He is eligible for Indonesia because his paternal grandmother from both of his parents are Javanese and emigrated to the Netherlands.[10] 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.[11]

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.[12]

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.[13]

Senior

On 27 May 2023, Struick received a called-up for the senior team for the friendly matches against Palestine and Argentina.[14][15] He earned his first cap for his country in a 0–0 friendly draw with Palestine.[16]

Struick participated at the 2023 AFC Asian Cup tournament, where he played in all matches and helped the team reached their first-ever knockout stage.[17]

On 10 October 2024, Struick scored his first senior goal in a World Cup Qualifying match against Bahrain, giving Indonesia a 2–1 lead, before a controversial late equaliser saw the game end in a 2–2 stalemate.[18]

Personal life

Born in Leidschendam, Netherlands, Struick has Indonesian ancestry through both of his parents. His father is a Dutch citizen of Indonesian descent, while his mother has Surinamese and Javanese blood.[19]

On 22 May 2023, Struick officially obtained Indonesian citizenship.[20]

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 30 August 2024.[21]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
ADO Den Haag 2021–22 Eerste Divisie 1 0 – 1[a] 0 2 0
2022–23 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
2023–24 3 0 1 0 0 0 4 0
2024–25 3 0 0 0 0 0 3 0
Total 9 0 1 0 1 0 11 0
Brisbane Roar 2024–25 A-League Men 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Career total 9 0 1 0 1 0 11 0
  1. ^ Appearances in the Eredivisie play-offs

International

As of match played 15 October 2024
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National team Year Apps Goals
Indonesia 2023 4 0
2024 15 1
Total 19 1
As of match played 10 October 2024
Scores and results list Indonesia's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Struick goal.
List of international goals scored by Rafael Struick
No. Date Venue Cap Opponent Score Result Competition
1 10 October 2024 Bahrain National Stadium, Riffa, Bahrain 18  Bahrain 2–1 2–2 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification

Honours

Individual

See also

References

  1. ^ "Rafael Struick: Profile". onefootball.com. Archived from the original on 8 June 2023. Retrieved 7 June 2023.
  2. ^ "Rafael Struick: Profile". worldfootball.net. Heim:Spiel. Archived from the original on 23 November 2022. Retrieved 23 July 2022.
  3. ^ a b "Even voorstellen: Rafael Struick (ADO Den Haag O21)". Haaglanden Voetbal (in Dutch). 6 April 2022. Archived from the original on 28 August 2022. Retrieved 28 August 2022.
  4. ^ "Rafael William Struick". pssi.org. PSSI. Archived from the original on 28 December 2023. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
  5. ^ "Emmen vs. Den Haag 3-0". Soccerway. Archived from the original on 29 December 2022. Retrieved 28 August 2022.
  6. ^ "Rafael Struick". adodenhaag.nl. Archived from the original on 31 May 2023. Retrieved 28 August 2022.
  7. ^ "Five Youth Players Again Sign New Contract With Den Haag". adodenhaag.nl. 10 June 2022. Archived from the original on 31 May 2023. Retrieved 28 August 2022.
  8. ^ "Brisbane Roar sign Indonesian International Striker Rafael Struick". brisbaneroar.com.au. 16 September 2024. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
  9. ^ "Timnas Indonesia Kalah 1–2 dari Slovakia, Hubner Kartu Merah". cnnindonesia.com (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 23 November 2022. Retrieved 19 November 2022.
  10. ^ "Rafael Struick Tiba di Jakarta". www.pssi.org (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 29 December 2022. Retrieved 16 December 2022.
  11. ^ "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. Archived from the original on 6 January 2023. Retrieved 6 January 2023.
  12. ^ "Hasil Timnas U23 Indonesia vs China Taipei: Arena Pembantaian 9-0, Garuda Muda Puncaki Grup K". tribunnews.com (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 29 September 2023. Retrieved 9 September 2023.
  13. ^ "Bikin 2 Gol ke Gawang Korsel, Begini Kata Rafael Struick". viva.co.id (in Indonesian). Luzman Rifqi Karami. 26 April 2024. Archived from the original on 26 April 2024. Retrieved 26 April 2024.
  14. ^ "Timnas Indonesia Panggil 26 Pemain untuk Lawan Argentina, Ada Ivar Jenner dan Rafael Struick". viva.co.id (in Indonesian). 27 May 2023. Archived from the original on 28 May 2023. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
  15. ^ "Shin Tae-yong Panggil 26 Pemain untuk lawan Palestina dan Argentina". PSSI - Football Association of Indonesia (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 27 May 2023. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
  16. ^ "Timnas Indonesia Vs. Palestina: Banyak Peluang, Tapi Berakhir Tanpa Gol". goal.com (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 17 June 2023. Retrieved 17 June 2023.
  17. ^ "26 Pemain Timnas Indonesia di Piala Asia 2023". PSSI - Football Association of Indonesia (in Indonesian). 4 January 2024.
  18. ^ "AFC Asian Qualifiers - Group C: Bahrain 2-2 Indonesia". the-AFC. Retrieved 13 October 2024.
  19. ^ "Profil Ibu Rafael Struick, Perempuan Keturunan Indonesia yang Sukses Berkarier di Belanda".
  20. ^ "Ivar Jenner dan Rafael Struick Resmi Jadi WNI, Ketum PSSI Erick Thohir Pastikan Satu Hal" (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 31 May 2023. Retrieved 23 May 2023.
  21. ^ Rafael Struick at Soccerway. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
  22. ^ "Instagram".
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