JawaPos.com — Calvin Verdonk’s success with NEC Nijmegen in the Eredivisie is not only a highlight for club fans, but also a special concern for Indonesian football fans.
Calvin Verdonk is not just an ordinary player on the field, but is also one of the naturalization candidates who is being targeted to strengthen the Indonesian national team.
In the 32nd week of the Eredivisie, Calvin Verdonk again showed his quality when he appeared for NEC Nijmegen in the away match against Excelsior on Monday, 6 May 2024. In this match, Verdonk was seen appearing on the left side of the defense and was able to survive until the match was over without being replaced.
Despite playing in front of Excelsior fans, NEC Nijmegen was able to achieve a very convincing victory with a score of 3-0. All three goals were created in the second half, starting from the 60th minute.
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Tjaronn Chery became the main star by scoring two goals (brace) in a span of just eight minutes, namely in the 60th and 68th minutes. Chery’s brilliant contribution gave NEC Nijmegen a landslide lead over Excelsior.
NEC Nijmegen’s winning goal came in the final minute of normal time in the second half, and the credit goes to Rober who managed to find the back of the Excelsior goal. With this victory, NEC Nijmegen is now in sixth place in the Eredivisie standings with 50 points collected from 32 matches.
NEC Nijmegen’s success in achieving this victory gives them new hope of finishing in fifth place, overtaking Ajax, with one game remaining. This shows how determined the players are, including Calvin Verdonk, to give their best for their team.
However, Verdonk’s individual achievements on the field not only made NEC Nijmegen fans proud, but also attracted the attention of the Indonesian national team. Calvin Verdonk has become one of the naturalization candidates who is expected to strengthen the back line of the Indonesian National Team.
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The potential and qualities possessed by Calvin Verdonk make him a figure who is highly targeted by the Indonesian national team coach. His success in protecting NEC Nijmegen’s defense, especially in Eredivisie-class matches, shows that Verdonk has the skills needed to compete at international level.
For Verdonk himself, the opportunity to play for the Indonesian National Team would certainly be a source of pride. It is an honor for a player to be able to represent his country in international football competitions.
However, the road to becoming part of the Indonesian National Team is not easy. Apart from his performance on the field, Verdonk also needs to complete the naturalization process and fulfill the requirements set by the Indonesian Football Association (PSSI).
However, with his brilliant achievements with NEC Nijmegen, Verdonk has proven that he deserves to be part of the Indonesian national team. NEC Nijmegen’s success in winning over Excelsior added a positive note to his career, and further strengthened his position as a prospective Indonesian national team player.