Adhe

Adhe Makayasa

News editor

Adhe has previously worked for ESPN Star Sports, Fox Sports, and FIFA.

Manchester United was Adhe's first love, and he has since been covering the Premier League and European football for GOAL.

Adhe's favorite football memory is covering the Indonesia vs. Netherlands match at GBK in 2013, and randomly meeting Radja Nainggolan in the stands of Sultan Agung Stadium, Bantul, when the former Inter player was playing for Bhayangkara FC.

Adhe's areas of expertise after over a decade and thousands of football matches:

  • Deep knowledge of both Indonesian and European football
  • Premier League analysis
  • Covering a wide range of editorial topics

Adhe's All-Time XI (4-1-2-3) Edwin van der Sar; Dani Alves, Paolo Maldini, Nemanja Vidic, Roberto Carlos; Roy Keane; Xavi, Paul Scholes; Lionel Messi, Ruud van Nistelrooy, Cristiano Ronaldo.

Articles by Adhe Makayasa
  1. Xabi Alonso Real Madrid 2026

    Chelsea 'closing in' on appointing Xabi Alonso as new manager

    Chelsea are reportedly closing in on an agreement to appoint Xabi Alonso as their new permanent manager. The Blues are scheduled to resume advanced negotiations following their appearance in Saturday's FA Cup final. The 44-year-old tactician has emerged as the frontrunner ahead of several other high-profile candidates.

  2. Mourinho 'didn't look' at Benfica offer amid Real rumours

    Jose Mourinho has revealed that he is yet to consider a formal contract extension from Benfica, despite his current deal being set to expire in June 2027. The legendary Portuguese tactician has postponed all discussions regarding his future until after the current campaign concludes, further fuelling reports that he is the primary candidate to succeed Alvaro Arbeloa at Real Madrid.

  3. Fernandes sets ambitious Ronaldo & Rooney-related targets

    Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has declared his ambition to replicate the trophy-laden careers of club legends Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney. Speaking after being named the Football Writers’ Association Footballer of the Year, the Portuguese playmaker admitted that his passionate and often transparent emotional style is a fundamental part of his leadership at Old Trafford.