Rafael Struick

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

Rafael Struick
Personal information
Full name Rafael William Struick
Date of birth (2003-03-27) 27 March 2003[1]
Place of birth Leidschendam, Netherlands[2]
Height 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
 ADO Den Haag
Number 27
Youth career
RKAVV
Forum Sport
2020–2021 ADO Den Haag
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022– ADO Den Haag 3 (0)
International career‡
2022 Indonesia U20 1 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 28 January 2023
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 19 November 2022

Early life

Struick played in the youth of RKAVV in and then at Forum Sport, before joining the academy at ADO Den Haag. He is no relation to fellow footballer Pascal Struijk.[2]

Club career

He made his Eerste Divisie debut on 6 May 2022 against FC Emmen.[3][4] Following this, in June 2022, he signed his first professional contract with ADO Den Haag.[5]

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 lost.[6] This is possible as he is of Indonesian descent.[7] 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.[8]

Career statistics

Club
As of 28 August 2022.
Club Season League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
ADO Den Haag 2021–22 Eerste Divisie 10–0010
2022–23 20–0020
Career total 30000030
Notes

    References
    1. "Rafael Struick: Profile". worldfootball.net. HEIM:SPIEL. Retrieved 23 July 2022.
    2. "Even voorstellen: Rafael Struick (ADO Den Haag O21)". Haaglanden Voetbal (in Dutch). 6 April 2022.
    3. "EMMEN VS. DEN HAAG 3-0". Soccerway.
    4. "RAFAEL STRUICK". adodenhaag.nl.
    5. "FIVE YOUTH PLAYERS AGAIN SIGN NEW CONTRACT WITH ADO DEN HAAG". adodenhaag.nl.
    6. "Timnas Indonesia Kalah 1-2 dari Slovakia, Hubner Kartu Merah". cnnindonesia.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 19 November 2022.
    7. "Rafael Struick Tiba di Jakarta". www.pssi.org (in Indonesian). Retrieved 16 December 2022.
    8. "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.
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