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Shin Tae-yong recently took the time to visit a number of overseas players to see their condition / Photo: (@shintaeyong7777)
Shin Tae-yong recently took the time to visit a number of overseas players to see their condition. Apart from that, there are also several other goals he wants to achieve on this trip.
Shin Tae Yong's trip to Europe started on February 29, 2024. During his trip, the Indonesian national team tactician visited several countries, such as the Netherlands, Belgium and Italy.
Ahead of the Indonesian National Team's match against Vietnam in the continuation of the 2026 World Cup Qualifications, of course all Indonesian people and Shin Tae Yong want several of these overseas players to take part in this decisive match.
7 Indonesian Abroad European National Team Players Visited by Shin Tae-yong
1. Ivar Jenner
Ivar Jenner, who currently plays as a midfielder for Eredivisie club Utrecht, received a visit from Shin Tae Yong.
Not only that, STY is also reportedly lobbying the club he plays for so that the player is allowed to play for the Indonesian national team.
2. Rafael Struick
Next there is the national team's mainstay young striker, Rafael Struick, who plays for ADO Den Haag. This 20 year old player has become a new figure on the front line of the national team since performing well in the 2023 Asian Cup.
It is not surprising that Shin Tae Yong had to go to the trouble of visiting the Netherlands to lobby ADO Den Haag, so that one of his team's children would be allowed to play with the Garuda team.
3. Nathan Tjoe-A-On
Apart from Ivar Jenner and Rafael Struick, Shin Tae Yong also visited several other overseas players in the Netherlands who had not had the opportunity to play for the Indonesian national team.
One of them is Nathan Joe who plays for SC Heerenveen. Recently, it has always been rumored that his name will soon strengthen the national team, especially for the 2026 World Cup Qualification matches.
4. Thom Haye
Then there is Thom Haye who also plays at SC Heerenveen with Nthan Joe. The presence of this 29 year old midfielder will certainly be a breath of fresh air in the national team's midfield.
Unfortunately, Thom Haye had to bury his hopes of immediately strengthening the national team because his naturalization process was still long.
5. Ragnar Oratmangoen
The last overseas player that Shin Tae Yong met in the Netherlands was Ragnar Oratmangoen. This 26 year old striker is currently strengthening Fortuna Sittard in the Eredivisie.
However, Ragnar's fate is the same as Thom Haye's, who has to be patient in strengthening the national team because the naturalization process is still long.
6. Sandy Walsh
Shin Tae Yong also stopped by Belgium to watch Sandy Walsh compete on March 2 2024. Photos of them together were also uploaded via STY's Instagram account @shintaeyong7777.
At that time, Sandy, who strengthened Mechelen, faced Anderlecht in First Division A. In that match, Sandy's team had to be held to a draw with a final score of 2-2.
7. Jay Idzes
After visiting the Netherlands and Belgium, the coach from South Korea also stopped by Italy to visit one of the overseas players who plays for Venezia, Jay Idzes.
At that time, Venezia FC was traveling to the city of Milan, Italy to face Como FC in Week 28 of Serie B. Photos of him together with Jay were also posted via STY's personal Instagram account.
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