Profile of FC Utrecht, Bagus Kahfi’s New Club

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Indonesian young player Amiruddin Bagus Kahfi Alfikri officially joined FC Utrecht. FC Utrecht is one of the elite teams in the Netherlands.

Bagus Kahfi was officially introduced as FC Utrecht’s new player on Friday (5/2/2021) yesterday. He is contracted until next year, with an option to extend for two years.

The 19-year-old striker will then strengthen the U-18 team first. If the adaptation goes well, it is not impossible for Bagus Kahfi to move up the ranks to Jong Utrecht aka the FC Utrecht reserve team.

Jong Utrecht is currently competing in the second division of the Dutch League, one level below the Eredivisie, where FC Utrecht’s first team is fighting. In general, FC Utrecht was founded on July 1, 1970, as a result of the merger of three clubs: VV DOS, Velox, and USV Elinkwijk.

On the way, FC Utrecht experienced financial difficulties several times and almost went bankrupt. A number of ownership transfers have taken place, including in 2003 and 2008.

Headquartered at the Galgenwaard Stadium, FC Utrecht hasn’t even tasted the German League title. The only title was won while still in the status of VV DOS, one of three clubs that merged to become Utrecht.

However, FC Utrecht has three Dutch Cup titles, won in 1984/1985, 2002/2003 and 2003/2004. The title could have been increased last year, but the final against Feyenoord was canceled following the COVID-19 pandemic.

FC Utrecht also has a Dutch Super Cup title, which was won in 2004. In European competitions, the club has the nickname Utreg This has fought 15 times in both the Winners’ Cup, Intertoto Cup, UEFA Cup and Europa League. Currently, FC Utrecht is ranked 153 in UEFA.

Dirk Kuyt is one of the most popular FC Utrecht graduates. In Indonesia, Irfan Bachdim and Stefano Lilipaly are two players who have worked there.

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