SERGIO VAN DIJK, Future Indonesian striker?

jeepfan · 4 February 2009, 14:01

Ini pemain yang sangat ingin main untuk timnas Indonesia.

Van Dijk seeks new Roar deal and Indonesian honours
Article from: The Sunday Mail (Qld)

By Damien Stannard

January 31, 2009 11:00pm

INDONESIA did everything besides score in its Asian Cup qualifier with the Socceroos - but had it known Sergio van Dijk was available the outcome could have been different.

The Queensland Roar striker wants to be considered to play for Australia's Group B rival after revealing he has Indonesian heritage.

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Van Dijk was born in the Netherlands but hopes his Indonesian grandparents qualify him to play for the world's 144th-ranked national team.

"I feel as much Dutch as I do Indonesian," he said.

"With the history of my family I would consider it an honour to play for them."

The 26-year-old is the frontman for Queensland as it heads into Friday night's first-leg elimination final against Central Coast in Gosford.

The return leg will be played in Brisbane the following week but van Dijk has an eye on playing for Indonesia, maybe even against his skipper Craig Moore, when the Socceroos host the Indonesians next year.

Van Dijk's maternal grandparents Frans and Johanna Polnaya come from the Netherlands' former colony of the Dutch East Indies.

Frans was a soldier in the Royal Netherlands East Indies Army but the army was disbanded in 1950, the year after Indonesia's sovereignty was recognised.

Fearing persecution from indigenous groups, Frans and Johanna fled to the Netherlands.

"When the Dutch left the locals were so angry they had to leave the country," he said.

"My grandfather is no longer alive but my grandmother still lives in the Netherlands."

Van Dijk said representing the Netherlands was beyond him but he felt he could "add something" to Indonesia's campaign.

"Playing for Holland is not a reality for me," he said.

"I've still got family there, in Jakarta.

''I've been there and I speak the language.

''There's a bond there."

After a slow start to the A-League season – he scored just once from the side's first 11 games – van Dijk's prowess was a major contributor to his team's qualification for the finals.

In his own words, the Dutchman powered home like a "train", scoring 10 goals from 10 outings to finish equal second in the race for the Golden Boot.

His was a tough initiation: Roar fans had grown impatient with their import's inability to score.

However Queensland coach Frank Farina backed his recruit:

"The crowd was on Sergio's back and they gave him heaps of stick," he said.

Van Dijk said: "But you never lose your ability.

''You might lose confidence, but not what you've learnt.

"Once you score one, they start going in off your knee and all of a sudden you're on a hot streak.

"I'd had periods before when I couldn't score and the more I worried about it the worse I played.

''This time I tried a different approach: to stay calm.

''I had self-belief and the gaffer (Farina) had confidence in me as well."

Growing up in football-obsessed Holland, there was never any doubt over a young van Dijk's career path.

During school holidays he would work for his father Roel's computer software business, or toil on farms picking potatoes.

All the while he would dream of football.

At 17 he signed his first contract for Dutch first-division club FC Groningen but could do no better than start from the bench.

After leaving the club in 2002, he spent six years playing for second-division teams Helmond Sport and FC Emmen.

It was fortuitous for van Dijk and Queensland that the striker was considering a change at the same time the Roar needed a replacement for Reinaldo.

The Roar's Dutch connections put them in touch with van Dijk's manager who brokered a trial for the powerfully built centre-forward.

"I didn't see a way back into first division," he said.

"The coaches there had already formed opinions on me and how I play.

''So I thought maybe I need a fresh start somewhere else."

It was perhaps also fortunate that the Dutchman had become aware of Australia's professional league via last year's exhibition match between Sydney FC and David Beckham's LA Galaxy.

"If you'd asked me 18 months ago where I'd be now, I'd never have said Australia," van Dijk said.

Farina was not instantly won over by the trialist.

"To be honest the jury was out when he first got here,'' Farina said.

''But as a coach, you can tell if a player knows his way around the park.

''And Craig Moore, who I've known for a long time, said to me: 'Sergio's got something. He looks the goods'."

Van Dijk has one more year to run on his Roar contract.

However, if he and Farina have their way the deal will be extended.

"He's hitting his peak,'' Farina said.

''There's no doubt we'll look to keep him on (beyond 2010) as long as he's happy to do that."

PSSI jangan diem aja dong?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Adock · 4 February 2009, 15:25

SERGIO VAN DIJK, Future Indonesian striker?
sepertinya jawabannya bukan bro, kalo melihat usianya yang udah 26...

joe_aja · 4 February 2009, 17:14

Kalo gitu ada yang bisa minta tolong untuk memprofilkan data dirinya..
masalahnya buat saya sia asing banget...

ryan_istn · 4 February 2009, 17:24

klo kemampuannya bagus ya kenapa gak dicoba ?

lagipula klo emang benar silsilah keluarganya berasal dari Indonesia brarti emang bisa membela Timnas Indonesia.

Tapi sekali lagi klo itu mungkin. klo Pelatih timnas mau memantau gimana permainan dia...dan juga kalau BTN setuju wong kabarnya aja irfan gak disetujui BTN kan?????

ryan_istn · 4 February 2009, 17:29

saya dapet beberapa dari google salahsatunya video dari youtube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYFfPcAWvMI

dan ini data dari wikipedia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sergio_van_Dijk

ryan_istn · 4 February 2009, 17:31

saya dapet beberapa dari google salahsatunya video dari youtube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYFfPcAWvMI

dan ini data dari wikipedia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sergio_van_Dijk

ada jg sih video dari youtube bagaimana sergio van dijk mencetak 10 gol dalam 1 pertandingan ini yg gila kan....he...he

joe_aja · 4 February 2009, 18:11

owh jadi dia bermain buat Quensland Roar di Aussie...
Saya kira dia maen di belanda...

deVil Touch · 4 February 2009, 18:27

Originally Posted by joe_aja

owh jadi dia bermain buat Quensland Roar di Aussie...
Saya kira dia maen di belanda...

karenan ada "Van" nya ya kang...

klo kata saya sih...
dicoba ngga ada salahnya, siapa tau bisa membawa kemajuan buat TIMNAS..tetep harus ditest dulu..

joe_aja · 5 February 2009, 07:49

Tadi liat cuplikan golnya dari bro Ryan boleh juga tuh kang...
Terus katanya mencetak gol dalam 1pertandinagn, apa iya?

jeepfan · 5 February 2009, 11:06

ayo ah kita udunan duit buat tiket si van dijk.......nunggu PSSI sih lama...he he he....atau telfon pa Umuh Muchtar (manager Persib) di test buat persib aja dulu lah...

4 February 2009, 14:01	#1
Member Info jeepfan Murid SSB Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	SERGIO VAN DIJK, Future Indonesian striker? Ini pemain yang sangat ingin main untuk timnas Indonesia. Van Dijk seeks new Roar deal and Indonesian honours Article from: The Sunday Mail (Qld) By Damien Stannard January 31, 2009 11:00pm INDONESIA did everything besides score in its Asian Cup qualifier with the Socceroos - but had it known Sergio van Dijk was available the outcome could have been different. The Queensland Roar striker wants to be considered to play for Australia's Group B rival after revealing he has Indonesian heritage. More news in our soccer section Van Dijk was born in the Netherlands but hopes his Indonesian grandparents qualify him to play for the world's 144th-ranked national team. "I feel as much Dutch as I do Indonesian," he said. "With the history of my family I would consider it an honour to play for them." The 26-year-old is the frontman for Queensland as it heads into Friday night's first-leg elimination final against Central Coast in Gosford. The return leg will be played in Brisbane the following week but van Dijk has an eye on playing for Indonesia, maybe even against his skipper Craig Moore, when the Socceroos host the Indonesians next year. Van Dijk's maternal grandparents Frans and Johanna Polnaya come from the Netherlands' former colony of the Dutch East Indies. Frans was a soldier in the Royal Netherlands East Indies Army but the army was disbanded in 1950, the year after Indonesia's sovereignty was recognised. Fearing persecution from indigenous groups, Frans and Johanna fled to the Netherlands. "When the Dutch left the locals were so angry they had to leave the country," he said. "My grandfather is no longer alive but my grandmother still lives in the Netherlands." Van Dijk said representing the Netherlands was beyond him but he felt he could "add something" to Indonesia's campaign. "Playing for Holland is not a reality for me," he said. "I've still got family there, in Jakarta. ''I've been there and I speak the language. ''There's a bond there." After a slow start to the A-League season – he scored just once from the side's first 11 games – van Dijk's prowess was a major contributor to his team's qualification for the finals. In his own words, the Dutchman powered home like a "train", scoring 10 goals from 10 outings to finish equal second in the race for the Golden Boot. His was a tough initiation: Roar fans had grown impatient with their import's inability to score. However Queensland coach Frank Farina backed his recruit: "The crowd was on Sergio's back and they gave him heaps of stick," he said. Van Dijk said: "But you never lose your ability. ''You might lose confidence, but not what you've learnt. "Once you score one, they start going in off your knee and all of a sudden you're on a hot streak. "I'd had periods before when I couldn't score and the more I worried about it the worse I played. ''This time I tried a different approach: to stay calm. ''I had self-belief and the gaffer (Farina) had confidence in me as well." Growing up in football-obsessed Holland, there was never any doubt over a young van Dijk's career path. During school holidays he would work for his father Roel's computer software business, or toil on farms picking potatoes. All the while he would dream of football. At 17 he signed his first contract for Dutch first-division club FC Groningen but could do no better than start from the bench. After leaving the club in 2002, he spent six years playing for second-division teams Helmond Sport and FC Emmen. It was fortuitous for van Dijk and Queensland that the striker was considering a change at the same time the Roar needed a replacement for Reinaldo. The Roar's Dutch connections put them in touch with van Dijk's manager who brokered a trial for the powerfully built centre-forward. "I didn't see a way back into first division," he said. "The coaches there had already formed opinions on me and how I play. ''So I thought maybe I need a fresh start somewhere else." It was perhaps also fortunate that the Dutchman had become aware of Australia's professional league via last year's exhibition match between Sydney FC and David Beckham's LA Galaxy. "If you'd asked me 18 months ago where I'd be now, I'd never have said Australia," van Dijk said. Farina was not instantly won over by the trialist. "To be honest the jury was out when he first got here,'' Farina said. ''But as a coach, you can tell if a player knows his way around the park. ''And Craig Moore, who I've known for a long time, said to me: 'Sergio's got something. He looks the goods'." Van Dijk has one more year to run on his Roar contract. However, if he and Farina have their way the deal will be extended. "He's hitting his peak,'' Farina said. ''There's no doubt we'll look to keep him on (beyond 2010) as long as he's happy to do that." PSSI jangan diem aja dong?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

4 February 2009, 15:25	#2
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4 February 2009, 17:24	#4
Member Info ryan_istn U-19 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Jakarta Posts: 225 Thanks: 4 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	klo kemampuannya bagus ya kenapa gak dicoba ? lagipula klo emang benar silsilah keluarganya berasal dari Indonesia brarti emang bisa membela Timnas Indonesia. Tapi sekali lagi klo itu mungkin. klo Pelatih timnas mau memantau gimana permainan dia...dan juga kalau BTN setuju wong kabarnya aja irfan gak disetujui BTN kan?????
	HIDUP INDONESIA

4 February 2009, 17:29	#5
Member Info ryan_istn U-19 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Jakarta Posts: 225 Thanks: 4 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	saya dapet beberapa dari google salahsatunya video dari youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYFfPcAWvMI dan ini data dari wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sergio_van_Dijk
	HIDUP INDONESIA

4 February 2009, 17:31	#6
Member Info ryan_istn U-19 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Jakarta Posts: 225 Thanks: 4 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	saya dapet beberapa dari google salahsatunya video dari youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYFfPcAWvMI dan ini data dari wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sergio_van_Dijk ada jg sih video dari youtube bagaimana sergio van dijk mencetak 10 gol dalam 1 pertandingan ini yg gila kan....he...he
	HIDUP INDONESIA

4 February 2009, 18:11	#7
Member Info joe_aja Mantan Pemain Juventus Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Kota Gudeg dan Bakpia dimana Hayo? Posts: 6,332 Thanks: 80 Thanked 117 Times in 88 Posts	owh jadi dia bermain buat Quensland Roar di Aussie... Saya kira dia maen di belanda...
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4 February 2009, 18:27	#8
Member Info deVil Touch Mantan Pemain Man .United &Maung Bandung Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2,503 Thanks: 95 Thanked 119 Times in 94 Posts	Originally Posted by joe_aja owh jadi dia bermain buat Quensland Roar di Aussie... Saya kira dia maen di belanda... karenan ada "Van" nya ya kang... klo kata saya sih... dicoba ngga ada salahnya, siapa tau bisa membawa kemajuan buat TIMNAS..tetep harus ditest dulu..
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5 February 2009, 07:49	#9
Member Info joe_aja Mantan Pemain Juventus Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Kota Gudeg dan Bakpia dimana Hayo? Posts: 6,332 Thanks: 80 Thanked 117 Times in 88 Posts	Tadi liat cuplikan golnya dari bro Ryan boleh juga tuh kang... Terus katanya mencetak gol dalam 1pertandinagn, apa iya?
	Pemenang bukanlah mereka yang tidak pernah gagal, tetapi bagi mereka yang tidak pernah berhenti mencoba..... $C:\Documents and Settings\john_drummerr\Desktop\joe.jpg$ YM : Jo3_drumer88@yahoo.com

5 February 2009, 11:06	#10
Member Info jeepfan Murid SSB Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	ayo ah kita udunan duit buat tiket si van dijk.......nunggu PSSI sih lama...he he he....atau telfon pa Umuh Muchtar (manager Persib) di test buat persib aja dulu lah...