Igor Sanders
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Igor Arungbumi Sanders | ||
| Date of birth | 5 February 2007 | ||
| Place of birth | Eindhoven, Netherlands | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | FC Eindhoven | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Years | Team | ||
| 2013–2019 | VV Wodan | ||
| FC Eindhoven | |||
Igor Arungbumi Sanders (born 5 February 2007) is an Indonesian footballer who plays as a forward for Dutch side FC Eindhoven.[1]
Early life[edit]
Sanders was born in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, to an Indonesian mother from Yogyakarta and Dutch father, Rob Sanders.[2][3]
Club career[edit]
Sanders began his career at VV Wodan, where he played between the ages of six and twelve.[4] He later joined the academy of professional side FC Eindhoven, where he also played futsal.[4]
International career[edit]
In July 2023, it was first reported that Sanders held an Indonesian passport, and was eligible to represent the national team.[5] Later in the same month, he received his first call-up to the under-17 team for a training camp.[6] However, Sanders, alongside Althaf Khan, were sent home by manager Bima Sakti mid-way through the camp after failing to meet the expected level of performance.[7]
References[edit]
- ^ "Igor Sanders". fc-eindhoven.nl (in Dutch). Retrieved 18 August 2023.
- ^ Pasi, Serafin Unus (2 August 2023). "Mengenal Igor Sanders, Pemain FC Eindhoven U-17 yang Dipanggil Bima Sakti ke Timnas Indonesia U-17" [Get to Know Igor Sanders, FC Eindhoven U-17 Player Called by Bima Sakti to the U-17 Indonesian National Team]. bola.net (in Indonesian). Retrieved 18 August 2023.
- ^ "Profil dan Agama Igor Sanders, Bomber Diaspora yang Dicoret Timnas Jelang Piala Dunia U-17" [Profile and Religion of Igor Sanders, a Diaspora Bomber who was crossed out by the National Team ahead of the U-17 World Cup]. indosport.com (in Indonesian). 17 August 2023. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
- ^ a b "Serba Serbi Igor Arungbumi Sanders: Fan Liverpool, Berdarah Yogya, Punya Gaya Main seperti Kylian Mbappe" [All Igor Arungbumi Sanders: A Liverpool fan, Bloody Yogya, Has a Playing Style like Kylian Mbappe]. moots.suara.com (in Indonesian). 21 July 2023. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
- ^ Purniawan, Arif (5 July 2023). "2 Pemain Keturunan WNI Bersedia Dipanggil Seleksi Timnas Indonesia U-17" [2 Players of Indonesian Citizen Descendants Willing to be Called for Selection for the U-17 Indonesian National Team]. sport.suaramerdeka.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 18 August 2023.
- ^ "PROFIL dan SOSOK Igor Sanders, Kandidat Penyerang Timnas Indonesia U17, Kini Perkuat FC Eindhoven" [PROFILE and FIGURE of Igor Sanders, Candidate for Attacker for the U17 Indonesian National Team, Now Strengthening FC Eindhoven]. bali.tribunnews.com (in Indonesian). 21 July 2023. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
- ^ "Nama Anaknya Dicoret Bima Sakti, Ibu dari Pemain Keturunan Ini Layangkan Pesan Menyentuh" [Bima Sakti Crossed Name Out, Mother of This Offspring Player Sends a Touching Message]. mamagini.suara.com (in Indonesian). 17 August 2023. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
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