Indonesia's national team recently played a FIFA Matchday friendly against Argentina at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium in Jakarta on Monday, June 19, 2023.
Argentina, ranked first in the world, presented a formidable challenge for Indonesia, ranked 149th. Despite this significant difference in ranking, the Indonesian team put up a strong fight, making it difficult for Argentina to score more goals. Argentina ultimately won 2-0.
Which Indonesian players excelled in this friendly match?
According to SofaScore data, the average player rating for the Indonesian team was 6.63 out of 10. This rating is an accumulation of performance metrics including goals, assists, tackles, total minutes played, and other factors.
Center-back Elkan Baggott achieved the highest rating among Indonesian players, scoring 7.2 points. In the second half, he nearly scored against Argentina, heading a throw-in from Pratama Arhan, but his attempt was thwarted by Martinez.
Asnawi Mangkualam followed closely with a rating of 6.9 points, delivering a strong performance on the wing and successfully containing Argentina's left winger, Alejandro Garnacho.
Dimas Drajad and Marc Klok also achieved a rating of 6.9 points.
Here's the SofaScore rating of Indonesian players in the match against Argentina:
1. Elkan Baggott: 7.2 points
2. Asnawi Mangkualam: 6.9 points
3. Dimas Drajad: 6.9 points
4. Marc Klok: 6.9 points
5. Yakob Sayuri: 6.8 points
6. Pratama Arhan Rifai: 6.7 points
7. Dendi Sulistyawan: 6.6 points
8. Ernando Ari: 6.6 points
9. Ivan Jenner: 6.6 points
10. Rizky Ridho: 6.5 points
11. Shayne Pattynama: 6.5 points
12. Rafael Struick: 6.4 points
13. Jordi Amat: 6.3 points
14. Marselino Ferdinan: 6.3 points
15. Witan Sulaeman: 6.2 points