Persib Bandung secured a dominant 4-1 victory over Madura United in a thrilling Super League 2025/26 encounter held at the Gelora Madura Ratu Pamelingan Stadium in Pamekasan on Sunday, November 30. This decisive win for Persib was highlighted by a significant milestone: the highly anticipated debut goal from midfielder Thom Haye, marking his first strike for ‘Maung Bandung‘.
Haye, clearly elated by this personal achievement, expressed his immense happiness following the match. The 30-year-old midfielder dedicated his memorable goal to his family, acknowledging their unwavering support throughout his entire professional career.
“First and foremost, I’m delighted to finally get on the scoresheet,” Haye shared in a post-match interview. “I’ve come close to scoring a few times already, but the debut goal eventually arrived, so I’m incredibly happy.”
He further elaborated on the significance of the moment, stating, “Scoring the first goal for a new club is always special. I’m dedicating this one to my wife back home, and my entire family. They consistently support me, even now when I’m far from home; every single minute, they are there for me, so this goal is truly for them.”
Thom Haye officially joined Persib Bandung last August, and has since made 11 appearances across all competitions, showcasing his consistent presence in the squad. His European football journey saw him play for a variety of clubs, predominantly in the Dutch League.
Before his move to Indonesia, Haye built a substantial career in Europe, representing renowned teams such as AZ Alkmaar, Willem II, ADO Den Haag, NAC Breda, SC Heerenveen, and Almere City in the Netherlands. He also had a stint in Italy with Lecce, adding diverse experience to his profile.
On the international stage, Thom Haye has been a key player for the Indonesian National Team since 2024, accumulating 18 caps and netting 2 goals, further solidifying his impact in Asian football.
Summary
Thom Haye scored his highly anticipated debut goal for Persib Bandung in their dominant 4-1 victory over Madura United in the Super League 2025/26. The midfielder expressed immense happiness about this personal milestone after coming close in previous matches. He dedicated his memorable first goal for ‘Maung Bandung’ to his family, acknowledging their consistent support.
Haye officially joined Persib Bandung last August and has since made 11 appearances across all competitions. Before moving to Indonesia, he built a substantial European career with clubs such as AZ Alkmaar, Willem II, and SC Heerenveen, along with a stint at Lecce in Italy. Haye has also been a key player for the Indonesian National Team since 2024, accumulating 18 caps and netting 2 goals.