Complete, The Last Slot For Persija Jakarta Foreign Players Brought From Czech Republic Club Slavia Prague

JAKARTA - Persija Jakarta has finally ended the hunt for foreign players for Liga 1 2022/2023. The last foreign player slot for the Asian zone has been filled.

Persija Jakarta officially brought in Bahrain national team player, Abdulla Yusuf Helal. The 29-year-old player was brought in from the Czech Republic club, Slavia Prague.

Players who play as strikers or attacking midfielders are brought in on a free transfer. He is under contract for three seasons.

Persija Jakarta coach, Thomas Doll said he was happy with the presence of Yusuf Helal. He is sure that his new player can make the Kemayoran Tiger's fangs sharper.

"I am happy that this team is finally complete. He is a player who has a high mentality and I hope he can add variety to the team's attack," said Doll as reported by the club's official website.

Yusuf Helal started his professional career in his native Bahrain. At that time he played for East Riffa (2014-2017) and Al-Muharraq (2017-2018).

Starting the 2018-2019 season, Yusuf Helal tried his luck in the Czech Republic. He had defended several big clubs in the Fortuna League, the highest caste in the Czech Republic.

Starting from Bohemians 1905 (2018-2019) then continuing to Slovan Liberec and Slavia Prague. The last club was also defended by two other Persija Jakarta foreign players, Michael Krmencik and Ondrej Kudela.