Tijjani Reijnders, a Dutch-Indonesian footballer, has expressed his desire to represent the Indonesian national team and has already begun to wear the number 7 jersey in anticipation of his call-up.
Reijnders, who currently plays for AZ Alkmaar in the Eredivisie, has been in impressive form this season and has caught the eye of Indonesian national team coach Shin Tae-yong. The 23-year-old midfielder has Indonesian heritage through his mother, and has always harbored a desire to play for the country of his ancestors.
In a recent interview, Reijnders spoke about how proud he would be to represent Indonesia on the international stage. “It would be a dream come true for me to play for Indonesia,” he said. “I have always felt a strong connection to the country and its culture, and I would be honored to wear the Garuda emblem on my chest.”
Reijnders has already taken the first step towards fulfilling his dream by wearing the number 7 jersey during his club matches. The number holds special significance in Indonesian football, with legends such as Bambang Pamungkas and Boaz Solossa having worn it with distinction in the past.
Fans of the Indonesian national team have been quick to embrace Reijnders and have expressed their excitement at the prospect of him joining the squad. Many have taken to social media to show their support for the talented midfielder and to urge the national team coaches to give him a chance to prove himself on the international stage.
With his impressive performances for AZ Alkmaar and his strong desire to represent Indonesia, it seems only a matter of time before Tijjani Reijnders receives his first call-up to the national team. Indonesian football fans will be eagerly awaiting his debut, hoping that he can make a significant impact and help the team achieve success in future tournaments.
