Striker Indonesian National U-17 Arkhan Kaka Putra Purwanto has a serious message even though Garuda Asia’s team failed to do so Asian Cup U-17 2023.
Arkhan Kaka is the only player to score against Malaysia. With the addition of a goal against Malaysia, Arkhan Kaka collected a total of seven goals during the 2023 Asia Under-17 Cup qualifiers.
The Persis Solo player is in second place on the list of top scorers to qualify for the 2023 Under-17 Asian Cup. Arkhan Kaka is one goal behind top scorers Nestory Irankunda (Australia) and Wang Yudong (China).
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Arkhan showed sharpness like a reliable spearhead. During the 2023 Asian Cup U-17 qualifiers, Arkhan scored four goals against Guam and two against the UAE, before scoring the only goal against Malaysia.
The striker who helped lead the Indonesian Under-16 national team to AFF Cup victory seemed to deliver a message that he could become a member of the Garuda squad to the next level in the years to come.
Arkhan has shown a fairly consistent scoring ability over the past three months on the international stage. Before scoring seven goals in the 2023 Asian Cup U-17 qualifiers, Arkhan scored two goals in the 2022 AFF U-16 Cup.
The Blitar-born player showed acuity in the penalty area. Arkhan’s powerful shot made it difficult for defenders and goalkeepers to stop the ball.
Consistency is the next question for Arkhan who is still 15 because not all young players can show stable skills as he approaches the senior level.
If Arkhan manages to maintain his performance, it is not impossible that a position at the top of the Indonesian national team belongs to the son of Purwanto Suwondo, who also wore the red and white shirt.
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