Primary Arhan confidently mentioned some of his strengths and favorite positions to Tokyo Verdy’s top brass.
The Indonesian national team player joined Tokyo Verdy after his good performances in the 2020 AFF Cup, where he was contracted for two years until 2024.
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In an online interview, Arhan spoke with Kentaro Tsuboi (technical director), Atsuhiko Ejiri (sports director) and Yuta Saito (business director), earning praise from Tokyo Verdy’s top brass.
“My optimal position, I think at left back, left back. Because I’ve always been, in training, I’ve played at left back,” said Arhan in a video uploaded on his YouTube channel. J League International.
“But I’ve played one year in the position of winger. I’m also comfortable playing in position winger and half a year I also played in the defensive midfield position.”
“But I’m more comfortable and I like playing at left-back.”
Arhan then added about his abilities which he thought could help Tokyo Verdy.
“I have the advantage of throw-ins, set-pieces, crossing good, shooting which is good, speed too,” he said.
Tokyo Verdy Director of Engineering Kentaro Tsuboi also acknowledged Arhan’s ability, saying that the ball technique of the Blora-born player was very good and could be useful for his team.
“In terms of ball processing techniques, weaving past opponents, combinations in tight spaces like a one-two pass with a friend,” said Tsuboi.
“In short, he can play in tight spaces, that’s what’s attractive about this player.”