Hot Rumor: Persib Bandung Reportedly Eyeing a Former Swedish National Team Player as a Potential Replacement for Nick Andersen

The Shiro Corporation Rumors about Persib Bandung transfers are becoming more rampant, after mentioning the name Rafael Struick, now the name of former Swedish national team player Albin Eric Linner has emerged.

Albin Eric Linner is considered capable of meeting the desires of Persib Bandung coach Bojan Hodak.

Bojan Hodak has expressed his desire to have a versatile player on various occasions.

Albin Eric Linner is a former player for the Swedish U19 and U18 national teams.

Regarding the rumor about Albin Eric Linner, it was revealed by the official fan base Instagram account @persbandungblue on Monday (6/16/2025).

"RUMOR: Albin Eric Linnér (26th) former defender of the Swedish U-19 national team who is currently without a club is being linked with Persib Bandung to fill the central defender position left by Nick and Gustavo," wrote @persbandungblue.

Albin Eric Linner, who has a height of 2 meters, is projected to replace Nick Kuipers or Gustavo Franca.

There is no official statement regarding the possibility of Albin Eric Linner potentially joining Persib, whether through the club or the player himself.

Albin Eric Linner's Statistical Notes

IF Brommapojkarna: 60 matches, 11 goals, 5 assists, 5 yellow cards, and 3506 minutes played

Taby FK: 34 matches, 1 goal, 1 assist, 3 yellow cards, 1 red card, and 2707 minutes played

AFC Eskilstuna: 26 matches, 1 goal, 1 assist, 1 yellow card, and 1394 minutes played

Landskrona BoIS: 15 matches, 1 assist, 2 yellow cards, and 519 minutes played.

Albin Linner's Profile

Name of the original country : Albin Linner

Date of birth : 14 February 1999

Place of birth : Danderyd, Sweden

Age : 26 Years

Nationality : Sweden

Position : Center Back

Leg: Right

Current Club : Without Club

Joined: July 1, 2023

The contract ends : -

Source: Transfermarkt.co.id

Rafael Struick

One name that has recently emerged is the Indonesia national team player Rafael Struick.

The Brisbane Roar player appeared on the list of players being pursued by Persib Bandung.

The list was issued by Transfermart.co.id on June 17, 2025.

Transfermart.co.id is a sports website, primarily focused on football, based in Germany.

Transfermarkt.co.id often reveals rumors about player transfer market.

Various circles and have been studied, the rumors about the player transfer market at Transfermart.co.id are approaching accuracy.

Rafael Struick is currently still a player for Brisbane Roar. He will end his contract on June 30, 2025.

Since being signed by Brisbane Roar on September 16, 2024, Rafael Struick has played 10 times and scored 1 goal.

The player, valued at IDR 2.61 billion, is considered suitable to play Bojan Hodak's European-style football.

Rafael Struick was born in Leidschendam, Netherlands, on March 27, 2003, and decided to become an Indonesian citizen after being sworn in on May 22, 2023.

After that, Rafael Struick became the mainstay of the Indonesian National Team under the tutelage of Shin Tae-yong.

When the Indonesian National Team switched to Patrick Kluivert, he was no longer the main player.

Regarding the recruitment of Persib Bandung, there is no official statement from the club or Rafael Struick yet.

The transfer rumor of Persib Bandung is still going to be monitored before the transfer window for the start of this season closes. (TribunWow.com/The Shiro Copr)