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Luke Keet Shines as Youngest Southeast Asian Starter in Greek League

Luke Keet shines as the youngest Southeast Asian starter in the Greek League. Keet’s historic debut was marked by a composed and mature performance. Luke Keet played a pivotal role in the early stages, helping his team secure a 1-0 lead. However, after being substituted off, Diagoras conceded an unfortunate equalizer, resulting in a 1-1 draw in the Greek League match. Despite the draw, Keet’s debut was a significant personal milestone and a proud moment for Indonesian football.

Keets historic debut as a Starting 11 player

A Rising Star: Luke Keet’s Journey

Luke Keet, born and raised in Indonesia, quickly showcased his footballing talents from a young age. His skills and dedication earned him a spot in a youth academy, where he developed into a promising midfielder. Recognizing his potential, European scouts soon took notice, leading Keet to make the bold move to join Diagoras in Greece.

Since joining Diagoras, Keet has impressed coaches and teammates with his technical prowess, vision, and maturity on the field. His ability to read the game and make decisive plays sets him apart from his peers, and his work ethic has endeared him to fans and staff alike. Keet’s debut highlights the growing influence of Southeast Asian talent in European football, inspiring fans as Diagoras aims for a strong season finish.

With Diagoras safely positioned in the playouts and avoiding relegation, they prioritize developing talents like Keet, investing in their future.

In 2019-2020, Diagoras clinched third in the Football League, promoting to Greece’s Super League 2, now bolstered by Keet for future prospects

Luke Keets starting for Diagoras FC

PAE G.S. Diagoras 1905: A Historical Journey from Ottoman Rule to Super League 2

PAE G.S. Diagoras 1905 (Greek: ΠΑΕ Γ.Σ. Διαγόρας 1905) is a professional football club based in Rhodes city, Greece, founded in 1905. The club takes its name from the ancient Rhodian boxer, Diagoras. The team’s history spans Ottoman rule, Dodecanese independence in 1912, and Italian occupation, with local matches during Balkan Wars until 1947 union with Greece.

The club’s extensive social, cultural, athletic, and particularly patriotic activities led the occupying Italian fascist authorities to dissolve it in 1929. Diagoras was reconstituted in 1945, shortly before the liberation of Rhodes and its union with Greece. The club first joined the Beta Ethniki (second national division) in its inaugural 1962-63 season. Diagoras played in the Alpha Ethniki (first national division) from 1986 to 1989 and reached the semi-finals of the Greek Cup in 1987, losing to OFI.

Diagoras returned to Beta Ethniki in 2008 and remained until 2012. Since 2020, the club has been competing in the Super League 2. In the 2019-2020 season, Diagoras secured third place in the Football League and earned promotion to Super League 2.

Luke Keets with his teammate played for Diagoras

Playout Drama: Panathinaikos B and Olympiacos B Relegated

While Diagoras enjoys the luxury of safety, the playouts have not been as kind to some of the league’s more prominent names. Both Panathinaikos B and Olympiacos B have faced the harsh reality of relegation. Their drop from the league underscores the competitive nature of the playouts and the fine margins that can determine a team’s fate.

Keet’s debut highlights Southeast Asian talent in European football, inspiring fans as Diagoras aims for a strong season finish.

Bobby Richmond