Shifting The Name Of Asnawi Mangkualam, Ronaldo Kwateh Holds The Predicate Of The Youngest Player In The Indonesian National Team

Ronaldo Kwateh (Instagram.com/@ronaldokwateh7)

JAKARTA - Ronaldo Kwateh took part in the match between the Indonesian national team and Timor Leste at the FIFA Matchday meeting, Thursday, January 27. In that appearance, Kwateh made history for himself and the national team.

Ronaldo Kwateh is listed as the youngest player to strengthen the Indonesian national team. In the match that was won by the national team 4-1, Ronaldo Kwateh entered at the beginning of the first half to replace Ramai Rumakiek.

With this performance, Ronaldo, who is a player of Indonesian-Liberian blood, also automatically beats the record for the youngest player previously held by Asnawi Mangkualam.

Ronaldo made his debut with the Indonesian national team at the age of 17 years, 3 months and 8 days. Previously, Asnawi was 17 years, 5 months and 17 days when he made his debut with the Indonesian national team against Myanmar on March 21, 2017.

For Ronaldo Kwateh, this is the second time he has set the youngest record. Previously, the son of Roberto Kwateh made history as the youngest player in the League 1 competition.

That moment was passed by Ronaldo when Madura United against Persikabo in Liga 1, September 3, 2021. At that time, he was only 16 years, 10 months and 15 days old.

Ronaldo Joybera Junior Kwateh is a player of Indonesian-Liberian blood who was born in Yogyakarta on October 19, 2004. Ronaldo's father, Roberto Kwateh, is a player from Liberia who has played in the Indonesian League. Meanwhile, Ronaldo's mother, Citra Rusmawati, is from Indonesia.

Apart from Ronaldo Kwateh, the record for the youngest player to appear in the national team was also achieved by Marselino Ferdinand. When making his debut in the national team by replacing Evan Dimas in the 66th minute. Marselino is known to be only 17 years, 4 months and 18 days old.