Southeast Asia

SEA Best XI of the Week – 27th June 2019

By: , June 27, 2019 10:57 pm
Credit – @samutprakancityfc

Check out our picks for this week’s Southeast Asia Best XI:

Goalkeeper

Name: Andritany Ardhiyasa

Age: 27

Nationality: Indonesia

Club: Persija Jakarta

The club captain made some amazing saves in a goalless match between Persija and Persela Lamongan in Surajaya stadium. Alongside him, the home team goalkeeper Dwi Kuswanto also played well.

Defender

Name: Herold Goulon

Age: 31

Nationality: France

Club: Pahang FA

Playing in the heart of defense was not a barrier for him to net twice in his side's 3-1 win over Perak in the Malaysia FA Cup semi-final. His second goal has gained international recognition, as he found the goal from a free-kick near the half-way line.

Defender

Name: Jakkaphan Praisuwan

Age: 24

Nationality: Thailand

Club: Samut Prakan City

The versatile setpiece master can operate anywhere in midfield and defense. He was outstanding in Samut Prakan City's home win over second-place Port FC, driving in a fantastic out swinging corner that led to the first goal. He also adapted seamlessly to play in the middle of the back three in the absence of Aris Zarifovic.

Defender

Name: Kazuki Murakami

Age: 31

Nationality: Japan

Club: Chainat Hornbill FC

The Japanese center-back's positioning was spot on during Chainat's 1-0 win over Chonburi FC, allowing him to make numerous last-ditch interceptions. The experienced Murakami now has 105 Thai League matches under his belt and was definitely one of the best players on the pitch as he helped the Hornbills to their first clean sheet in 8 games.

Central Midfielder

Name: Baddrol Bakhtiar

Age: 31

Nationality: Malaysia

Club: Kedah FA

As a leader, he playing well in the center of the field to help Kedah gain an advantage in the first leg of their FA Cup semi-final against Felda United.

Central Midfielder

Name: Wisarut Imura

Age: 21

Nationality: Thailand

Club: Bangkok United

Wisarut Imura has been Bangkok United's breakout star this season, thanks to his work rate and link up play. The Thai U23 international was effective at closing down the opposition's midfield play and made two outstanding attacking contributions by assisting the first and scoring the third of Bangkok United's four goals against PTT Rayong.

Central Midfielder

Name: Flavio Beck Junior

Age: 32

Nationality: Brazil

Club: Bhayangkara FC

After becoming the first player to score a hattrick in this season Liga 1, Flavio continued his bright performance as he scored the only goal against PSS to earn another positive result for The Guardian. Now the ex-Negeri Sembilan midfielder is the league's top scorer with 4 goals.

Right Midfielder

Name: Anon Amornlerdsak

Age: 21

Nationality: Thailand

Club: Bangkok United

Anon Amornlerdsak stepped up as Bangkok United's main creative force in the absence of playmaker Vander Luiz. The 21 extended The Angel's lead to 2-0 just before half-time, playing as a false-9 in the 2nd half and create the 4th goal all by himself, slipping past 2 defenders then squared to Pokklaw Anan for an open goal finish.

Left Midfielder

Name: Sasalak Haiprakhon

Age: 23

Nationality: Thailand

Club: Buriram United

Sasalak continued his phenomenal run of form with a goal and an assist in Buriram United's 4-0 victory over Chiangmai FC. The wingback was full of energy, finding the net directly from a corner kick before setting up his side's fourth goal in stoppage time.

Striker

Name: Ilija Spasojevic

Age: 31

Nationality: Indonesia

Club: Bali United

The Montenegrin naturalized striker shows he still has his sharpness and scored the only goal that allowed Bali to claim the first position in the league. The team has won all of their opening four games.

Striker

Name: Fernando Rodriguez

Age: 32

Nationality: Spain

Club: Kedah FA

His goal in the second half put Kedah in a strong position ahead of the second leg of the semi-final of the FA Cup.