'Throw-in King' Arhan and his hands that make the Vietnamese team have to study: Who is he?

All of Asia is a 'victim' of Arhan

After only 2 matches at the AFF Cup 2024, Arhan has directly contributed to 2 goals for the Indonesian team with his throw-ins. In the match against Myanmar, his throw-in caused chaos in the opponent's defense, creating conditions for Asnawi Mangkualam to successfully finish, scoring the only goal of the match. In the match against Laos, Arhan's throw-in was so good that he was able to completely eliminate the Lao defense so that Ferrari only needed to lightly touch the ball to score.

‘Vua ném biên’ Arhan và đôi tay khiến đội tuyển Việt Nam phải nghiên cứu: Anh là ai?- Ảnh 1. — Arhan spreads fear with his throw-ins

Since the beginning of 2024, Arhan has contributed 4 goals for the Indonesian team from throw-ins. In the third qualifying round of the 2026 World Cup, the "victims" of this left-back even included strong teams with tall defensive players such as Japan and China. When he was playing for Tokyo Verdy, a team competing in the J1 League, Arhan also had a throw-in that opened up a goal.

Vietnamese football fans are also very familiar with Arhan's throw-ins. In the semi-final of the 32nd SEA Games in Cambodia against the U.22 Vietnam team, this defender indirectly helped Marselino Ferdinan score. In the confrontation between the Indonesian and Vietnamese teams at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in the second qualifying round of the 2026 World Cup, Arhan's throw-in made Vo Minh Trong confused, creating conditions for Egy Maulana to easily tap the ball into the goal.

Vietnam team needs to be careful

When observing and analyzing carefully, the ball's landing point after Arhan's throw-in is mostly in the near corner. In such positions, the opposing defense is often confused when clearing the ball. At this time, if the goalkeeper and defenders cannot stop it, the ball will fly straight into the net. The second case is that the ball will bounce back but still be in the penalty area or the edge of the penalty area and the Indonesian players immediately compete and kick the ball back. Because the force from a throw-in will not be as strong as from a free kick, the headers to clear the ball also do not have a strong reaction, so the ball will be very difficult to fly far. That is the discomfort of throw-ins.

Therefore, the Vietnamese team can study and arrange suitable personnel to fight well in the air at the near corner. At the same time, other players need to be ready to receive second ball situations to promptly prevent the Indonesian team's rebound shots.

‘Vua ném biên’ Arhan và đôi tay khiến đội tuyển Việt Nam phải nghiên cứu: Anh là ai?- Ảnh 2. — Laos defense confused after Arhan's throw-in and conceded a goal

Indeed, throw-ins are Arhan's most powerful weapon. Before the match against Indonesia, center-back Bui Tien Dung said that the Vietnamese team had a plan to limit the danger from these throw-ins. But in addition, we also need to analyze this player's other strengths. However, this player also has other strengths. He is a quality left-back, with good speed, technique and ability to climb the sidelines. When he has the ball in the opponent's third of the field, he can launch quality crosses and passes.

At the 2024 AFF Cup, coach Shin Tae-yong boldly arranged Arhan to play on the opposite wing at some points. When guarding the right wing, Arhan tends to move to the center to support his teammates in launching attacks, controlling the ball and the game. At this time, he plays as an inverted-wingback. This is a similar way of using personnel to coach Pep Guardiola when he puts Joao Cancelo, a right-footed defender, at left-back. This option has been highly effective and even raised Cancelo's level.

All of Asia is a 'victim' of Arhan

Vietnam team needs to be careful

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