Ezra Walian


Ezra Harm Ruud Walian is a Indonesian professional footballer who plays for Liga 1 club PSM Makassar. He primarily plays as a striker whose influence can extend out to the wings.

Early life

Walian was born in Amsterdam City, His father is Indonesian of Manadonese descent, while his mother is Dutch. He was a member of the youth team of the Ajax.

Club career

Ajax

Walian is a youth exponent from Ajax. He made his professional debut at Jong Ajax on 26 September 2016 in an Eerste Divisie game against FC Oss. He left Jong Ajax after contract ended on 30 June 2017.
In July and August 2017, Walian had trials with three English club sides Bolton Wanderers, Hull City and West Ham United.

Almere City

On 29 August 2017 it was announced that Walian had signed with Ajax affiliates' Almere City for 2 years, competing in the Dutch Eerste Divisie.
He made his first debut in the Almere City FC game against Helmond Sport.

RKC Waalwijk (loan)

He was signed for RKC Waalwijk to played in the Eerste Divisie, on loan from Almere City.

PSM Makassar

On September 7, 2019, He signed three and a half years contract with Indonesian Liga 1 side PSM Makassar.

International career

Walian represented the Netherlands at youth level, from the under-15s to under-19s, on 19 October 2013 while represented Netherlands U-17 he scored 5 goals in his debut against San Marino U-17 for 2014 UEFA European Under-17 Championship qualifying round in which Netherlands thrashed San Marino with 12-0 win. He was eligible to represent the Netherlands or Indonesia at full international level through his parents; his mother being Dutch and his father Indonesian.

2017

On 20 March 2017, Walian officially became an Indonesian citizen through naturalization program.
Walian was given his first call-up by Indonesia manager Luis Milla for a friendly against Myanmar on 21 March 2017.
He made his debut for Indonesia after coming on as a substitute in the start of second half.

International goals

Netherlands U-17
#DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1.19 October 2013Mikheil Meskhi Stadium, Tbilisi, Georgia2–012–02014 UEFA European Under-17 Championship qualifying round
2.19 October 2013Mikheil Meskhi Stadium, Tbilisi, Georgia4–012–02014 UEFA European Under-17 Championship qualifying round
3.19 October 2013Mikheil Meskhi Stadium, Tbilisi, Georgia5–012–02014 UEFA European Under-17 Championship qualifying round
4.19 October 2013Mikheil Meskhi Stadium, Tbilisi, Georgia6–012–02014 UEFA European Under-17 Championship qualifying round
5.19 October 2013Mikheil Meskhi Stadium, Tbilisi, Georgia8–012–02014 UEFA European Under-17 Championship qualifying round

Indonesia U-23
#DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1.24 August 2017Shah Alam Stadium, Shah Alam, Malaysia1–02–02017 Southeast Asian Games

Honours

Club

Ajax A1 (under-19)

Winner
Runners-up
Jong Ajax
Runners-up

Indonesia U-23

Bronze Medalist