Radja Nainggolan Gives Wejangan For Indonesian U-17 Players

Radja Nainggolan believes in the potential of young Indonesian players (doc. LOC WCU17).

JAKARTA Indonesia U-17 failed to advance to the round of 16. This is unfortunate by Radja Nainggolan as the Ambassador of the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup Promotion Indonesia.

Radja is disappointed, but sadness must not drag on. The man who also has Indonesian blood asked the Garuda Muda player to rise.

The results at the 2023 U-17 World Cup can be used as a lesson to pursue a better future career. One of the advice from Radja is that young Indonesian players must dare to get out of their comfort zone. Competing abroad to hone mentally.

If you want to have a good career then of course you have to move to a new place. However, it also depends on a lot of things because in my opinion in some Asian countries football is a huge thing. If you succeed in becoming stars in that country, you can live from it, "said Radja.

So, it all depends on their respective dreams. If you want to become a big star in your own country, you can focus on playing in your own country. Career as a footballer for 20 years, then become a big star in your country.

If you want to be a real star, not just in Asia, you have to move. Otherwise it will be very difficult, "said the Blaster of Batak-Belgium player.

Radja further said young players must have the courage to leave their country or migrate because they dream they must be as high as possible.

Don't just shine in his country, but also become a star in Asia, Europe, and even the world.

Former AS Roma and Inter Milan players see a lot of potential that Indonesia has. Apart from being a talented young player, the football industry in the country is also growing rapidly.

This note is based on his observations during the 2023 U-17 World Cup. The tournament and infrastructure readiness have developed significantly.

"I was amazed to see Si Jalak Harupat Stadium. After heavy rains, the field remained in good condition and used for matches. The available facilities are also good," he said.