Rafael Struick

21-year-old Indonesian international, Rafael Struick stands at an imposing 6ft 1, is a versatile forward capable of playing both as a traditional number 9 and as a winger.

Struick has made 14 appearances for the Indonesian National Team, where he is a key player under the guidance of coach Shin Tae-Yong, a former Roar player. Notably, Struick led Indonesia’s front line in their World Cup qualifier against the Socceroos recently.

His performance at the U23 AFC Asian Cup was particularly impressive, where Struick scored twice in a pivotal quarter-final victory over Korea Republic. Indonesia’s remarkable journey at the tournament included a victory over Australia and a semi-final appearance.

Struick’s extraordinary goal from outside the 18-yard box against Korea was named the goal of the tournament. Born in the Netherlands, Rafael honed his skills within the esteemed Dutch football development system with the forward arriving in Brisbane from Dutch Eerste Divisie club, ADO Den Haag.