Southeast Asia

SEA Best XI of the Week – 11th July 2019

By: , July 11, 2019 3:36 pm
Credit – Bola Kompas

Check out our picks for this week’s SEA Best XI of the Week:

Goalkeeper

Name: Pairote Eiam-mak

Age: 27

Nationality: Thailand

Club: Chiangmai FC

Pairote must have at least pulled off half a dozen world-class saves against Sukhothai FC, helping Chiangmai FC beat his former club 2-1. The ex-Muangthong United trainee is one of the many new arrivals at Chiangmai FC and credit to him for showing his ability straight away by earning the Lanna Tigers their second away win of the season.

Defender

Name: Matthew Davies

Age: 24

Nationality: Malaysia

Club: Pahang FA

Playing at right back, Matthew came out with quality defending when his side Pahang FA beat PKNS FC 3-2 at the Darul Makmur Stadium.

Defender

Name: Janclesio Almeida

Age: 26

Nationality: Brazil

Club: Viettel FC

In the very first match with his new team, Janclesio showed his strength and quality at the center-back position to help Viettel beat league leaders Ho Chi Minh City 1-0.

Defender

Name: Michael Siroshtein

Age: 31

Nationality: Israel

Club: Suphanburi FC

Israel defender Michael Seroshtan joined Suphanburi FC only a few weeks ago but he has already managed to show outstanding defensive organization skills. He played a crucial role in the War Elephant's away draw against the mighty Buriram United, and almost got the scoresheet himself when his half-volley rattled the crossbar.

Central Midfielder

Name: Haris Tuharea

Age: 24

Nationality: Indonesia

Club: PSS Sleman

The young midfielder scored a brace when the Super Elja met Kalteng Putra in Week 7. Both promoted clubs had a re-match of last season semi-final in the second tier, which was once again won by Sleman.

Central Midfielder

Name: Geoffrey Kizito

Age: 26

Nationality: Vietnam/Uganda

Club: Saigon FC

In their recent match against Than Quang Ninh, Saigon FC had no options in the striker position. As a result, coach Thanh Cong chose Kizito to play as the striker and he had became the hero of the team with a brace.

Right Midfielder

Name: Partiban Janasekaran

Age: 26

Nationality: Malaysia

Club: Perak FA

Many of his movements helped create chances for Perak in their 3-2 win over Selangor. He was able to beat the defense and cleverly read the opportunities for his teammates.

Left Midfielder

Name: Ciro Alves

Age: 30

Nationality: Brazil

Club: TIRA-Persikabo

Currently the league's top scorer with 5 goals, Ciro score an important goal when TIRA tied with Bhayangkara in Week 7. He also struck a goal into Semen Padang's net in a postponed match of Week 4.

Forward

Name: Patrick Reichelt

Age: 31

Nationality: Germany/Philippines

Club: Melaka United

He become a hero for Melaka when he scored the winning goal to secure the side a top-five spot in the Super League.

Forward

Name: Amido Balde

Age: 28

Nationality: Guinea-Bissau

Club: Persebaya Surabaya

Balde scored a hattrick against Persib Bandung in Week 7 and continued the positive performances of Persebaya.

Forward

Name: Heberty Fernandes

Age: 30

Nationality: Brazil

Club: Muangthong United

The goal-post may have denied Heberty's fine freekick in the 70th minute but nothing could get in the way when he blasted a thunderous long-range shot past the flying Michael Falkesgaard in the first minute of extra time. Clashes between Muangthong United and Bangkok United tend to be a tight tactical battle but Heberty won it for his side thanks to his pure individual brilliance. His goal extended the Kirin's unbeaten home record versus the Angels across all competitions to three games.