Patrick Kluivert

Patrick Kluivert is a Dutch football legend, best known for his impressive skills as a striker. Born on July 1, 1976, in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Kluivert's football journey began at a young age, joining the Ajax Youth Academy at just seven years old ¹.

His impressive career spanned multiple top-tier clubs, including:

- *Ajax*: Kluivert was part of Ajax's Golden Generation, scoring the winning goal in the 1995 UEFA Champions League Final at just 18 years old ¹.

- *Barcelona*: He formed a formidable partnership with Rivaldo, leading the team to the Spanish La Liga championship in 1999 ¹.

- *Newcastle United*: Kluivert scored crucial goals, including match-winners against Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur ¹.

- *Valencia* and *PSV*: He also played for these clubs, although his time was limited due to injuries ¹.

Kluivert's international career was equally impressive, with 40 goals in 79 appearances for the Netherlands national team ¹. He represented the Oranje in three European Championships and the 1998 FIFA World Cup.

After retiring as a player, Kluivert transitioned into coaching, holding positions at AZ, NEC, Brisbane Roar, and Jong Twente ¹. He also managed the Curaçao national team and worked as an assistant coach for the Netherlands and Cameroon ¹.

Patrick Kluivert telah resmi ditunjuk sebagai pelatih kepala baru Timnas Indonesia, menggantikan Shin Tae-yong. Kontraknya dengan PSSI berlaku selama dua tahun, dengan opsi perpanjangan selama dua tahun tambahan ¹ ².

Sebelumnya, Kluivert melatih Adana Demirspor di Turki pada 2023. Ia juga memiliki pengalaman sebagai pelatih timnas Curaçao dan sebagai asisten pelatih di beberapa klub, termasuk AZ, Brisbane Roar, dan NEC ¹.

Kluivert akan diperkenalkan secara resmi pada 12 Januari mendatang. Dengan pengalaman dan kemampuan yang dimilikinya, diharapkan Kluivert dapat membawa Timnas Indonesia ke level internasional yang lebih tinggi, termasuk meraih tiket Piala Dunia 2026 ².