eTimnas Indonesia: Achievements and Player Profiles, Not Ordinary Teenagers!

Indonesian eTimnas players, Elga and friends arrived in Indonesia last Tuesday (6/2/2024). They also succeeded in bringing the AFC eAsian Cup 2023 trophy, aka the 2023 eFootball Asian Cup for the first time.

The Indonesian national team managed to become champions of the 2023 eFootball Asian Cup, after successfully hitting Japan through the Best of 3 (Bo3) match format, at the Virtuocity Area Doha, Qatar.

The President of the Republic of Indonesia, Jokowi, also congratulated all members of the Indonesian eTimnas, via a post on his official Instagram account. @Jokowi, Jakarta, last Wednesday (7/2/2024).

"Congratulations Rizky Faidan, Elga Cahaya Putra and Akbar Paudie for their success in winning the AFC eAsian Cup Qatar 2023 tournament," he said.

According to Jokowi, this achievement can be a spur for other esports athletes to continue to practice actively, so they can make the red and white name proud on the international stage.

"Hopefully this achievement will be an inspiration and trigger enthusiasm for other esports athletes in Indonesia to continue to excel on the international stage," he added.

It doesn't stop there, the official account of the parent of world football in the field of football esports, FIFAe, likening the celebration of the Indonesian eTimnas players, with Lionel Messi who both took photos with the trophy in bed after winning the world cup.

Also read: Tips to Win Playing eFootball 2023, Unbeatable!

2023 AFC eAsian Cup final

The AFC eAsian Cup Final match pits Indonesia against Japan, using the Best of 3 (Bo3) format, where the team that wins two points (2-0 or 2-1) becomes the champion.

The first match was fierce. Both teams both brought out their best abilities to beat each other.

The first leg had to end in a 1-1 draw, before Indonesia won the match through a penalty shootout.

Both Japan and Indonesia displayed an attacking game. Rizky and Elga, who came out to compete at that time, displayed a neat collaboration, resulting in the only goal in the second leg.

This goal started when Japan made a violation in the area near the penalty box, which is not too far from the goal.

Through a one-two pass, which resulted in a goal, Rizky and Elga managed to ensure victory for Indonesia at the 2023 AFC eAsian Cup.

Player Profile

In the 2023 eFootball Asian Cup, the Indonesian eTimnas was strengthened by three players who have a wealth of experience.

The following is a brief profile of three Indonesian eTimnas retainer players, who a week ago made the red and white proud at the 2023 eAsian Cup.

Rizky Faidan

Rizky Faidan is a pro player of the eFootball game, born in the city of flowers, Bandung, March 2 2003.

Even though he is only 20 years old, Rizky has traveled a lot on the Indonesian esports scene. However, he started working professionally in 2016.

Rizky Faidan's name only became known when he represented Indonesia to compete in the 2019 PES League World Finals in London.

A year later, Rizky decided to join PSS Sleman, in order to take part in the Indonesia Football eLeague (IFel) championship, and immediately emerged as champion.

Riky's experience is not limited to there, his name is widely known to the public after he won a gold medal at the 2021 XX Papua PON event, as well as winning the second edition of the IFel event together with PSS Sleman in the same year.

His talent was noticed by Bali United, and he immediately joined the team nicknamed "Serdadu Tridatu" in 2022. However, his career with Bali United did not last long, Rizky decided to move to Persik Kediri, last November 2023.

Elga Cahya Putra

Rizky's main competitor during his career in the world of eFootball was Elga Cahya Putra, his future teammate in the Indonesian eTimnas.

Elga's name was widely recognized by the public when he played for Madura United in the IFel event in 2020. In his first season he underperformed and fell in the middle of the standings.

A year later, he decided to move to Borneo FC, and the result was runner up IFel.

Elga was finally able to taste the sweetness of winning IFel in 2023. Because, when his chance to win IFel was in sight in 2022, Elga still couldn't beat Rizky.

Just as brilliant as Rizky, Elga managed to win the World Esports Championship or IESF 14th Bali World Championship.

Mohammad Akbar Paudie

Akbar Paudie is the last player in the Indonesian eTimnas. He grew up with Badut Esports when he managed to win the 2021 President's Cup tournament.

This success was the beginning of the story of joining Persiraja Banda Aceh at the 2021 IFel event, and succeeding in becoming runner up.

Now, Akbar is at Bhayangkara FC, after leaving Persiraja in 2022.

This efootball pro player also represented Garuda at the 2023 IESF 15th World Esports Championship, even though he did not win the title.

Also read: Tips to Win Playing eFootball 2023, Unbeatable!

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