Biography
Who is Rafael Struick?
Early life and background
Rafael Struick William Struick was born on March 27, 2003, in the Netherlands. He possesses Indonesian ancestry coming from both his parents. His father holds Dutch citizenship with Indonesian roots, while his mother has both Javanese and Surinamese heritage.
The athlete officially obtained Indonesian citizenship on May 22, 2023. This decision allowed him to pursue an international career representing Indonesia on the pitch.
Club football experience
Before turning professional, he played youth football for RKAVV and Forum Sport. He later joined the ADO Den Haag academy to develop his skills. He made his debut in the Eerste Divisie on May 6, 2022, facing FC Emmen. By June 2022, he signed his first professional contract with the club.
In September 2024, the forward moved to the A-League Men side Brisbane Roar. He played his first match for the team against Auckland FC on October 19, 2024. Shortly after, on November 1, 2024, he recorded his first professional league goal during a match against Sydney FC.
International career highlights
His international involvement began with the Indonesia U-20 squad. On November 19, 2022, he scored a goal against Slovakia U-20. Later, he joined the U-23 team for the 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualification. He debuted against Chinese Taipei and scored in a 9-0 victory. During the 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup in Qatar, he scored a brace against South Korea, helping Indonesia reach the semi-finals.
For the senior team, he received his first call-up on May 27, 2023, for matches against Palestine and Argentina. He earned his first cap in a draw with Palestine. He also participated in the 2023 AFC Asian Cup, where he appeared in every match as the team achieved their first-ever knockout stage appearance. On October 10, 2024, he scored his first senior goal for Indonesia during a World Cup Qualifying match against Bahrain.
Birthday and age
Rafael Struick was born on March 27, 2003, which makes Rafael 23 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aries sign. Rafael shares the date with 77 other famous people.
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