Ezra Walian Bound By Persib 3 Years, Robert Alberts: A Quality Player In The Penalty Box And Has Good Instincts

Ezra Walian during a training session at the Vietnam Football Federation (WFF) field, My Dinh, Hanoi, Vietnam (Photo: Antara)

JAKARTA - Striker Ezra Walian is officially tied by Persib with a three-year contract duration. Coach Robert Alberts hopes that Ezra's presence will make the front lines of his team even sharper.

Not without reason. The need for an attacking figure came to Robert's attention after Geoffrey Castillion was loaned to Italian club and the departure of Beni Oktovianto.

"We are looking for the best position for Ezra in this team. The goal is that he can show his true quality," said Robert as quoted from Persib's official website, Monday, March 15.

"Ezra is a quality player when in the penalty box and has the instinct to score a very good goal," he continued.

Castillion is scheduled to return to Persib in July at the earliest. While waiting for Castillion's return, Robert will try to maximize Ezra's role.

Ezra's recruitment was announced to the public on the 88th anniversary of Persib, last Sunday.

The 23-year striker was brought in from PSM Makassar as a free transfer player. The player who was born on October 22, 1997 is also a regular player for the Indonesian national team.

Ezra is a young striker but full of experience. He is a graduate of the Ajax academy and has worked in the Netherlands with Almere City and RKC Waalwijk.

He also strengthened the Indonesian national team at the 2017 SEA Games and successfully presented a bronze medal.