STRATEGI.ID – Elkan Baggott, a naturalized defender for the Indonesian national team, has rarely been heard defending the Garuda squad.
The Indonesian national team defender is mostly seen playing in the English League with his club Blackpool.
However, decisions like this are not uncommon in the world of football.
Also read: Confused about thinking about Christmas gifts for 2024, calm down. Here are 5 creative and inspiring gift ideas that are cheap, cheerful, simple and useful again
However, such a decision has become a root of respect for Indonesian football fans and their culture.
Even though he was born in Thailand and grew up in England, this is also a proud achievement for Indonesian football.
Apart from that, Elkan Baggott also has an Indonesian passport, which is his mother’s homeland.
Also Read: Android XR: Google Challenges Apple VisionOS with the Latest Advanced Technology!
“That (becoming an Indonesian citizen) is one of the biggest parts of my life,” said Elkan Baggott.
“I spent about three years there (Indonesia), part of my childhood,” he continued.
“I am very close to my family from the Indonesian side. So I try to make them proud by playing for this country,” he continued.
Also read: Want to send elegant Merry Christmas 2024 greetings, here are 15 simple messages in English to brighten up the atmosphere of celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ
“Being Indonesian for me is an honor and something I love,” said Elkan.
Elkan Baggott also stated that becoming an Indonesian citizen was an important decision in his career and life.
