Persib Bandung defender Frans Putros continues to make his mark on the international stage as part of the Iraq national team preparing for the 2026 World Cup.
In the lead-up to the tournament, Iraq played a friendly match against Spain on Friday (5 June 2026) at the Estadio Abanca-Riazor in Spain.
Frans Putros featured for Iraq in that match, coming on as a substitute in the 62nd minute to replace Hussein Ali.
Below are Frans Putros' statistics from the game:
Persib supporters, known as Bobotoh, expressed pride in seeing their player compete on the world stage.
Through various fan discussions, Bobotoh reminisced about the time when Persib Bandung first secured Frans Putros’ signature.
The Iraqi defender was a hot commodity during the 2025/2026 season, with Persib having to compete against several Asian clubs to bring him in.
At the start of that season, Japanese club Gamba Osaka had also entered negotiations with Frans Putros.
However, no agreement was reached, and eventually, Frans Putros chose to join Persib Bandung.
Under coach Bojan Hodak, he became a key figure in Persib Bandung’s backline throughout the season.
The player, valued at Rp5.65 billion, appeared in 28 matches, contributing 1 goal and 2 assists.
Frans Putros’ contract with Persib Bandung is valid for only one season.
So far, the club has not given any indication regarding the player’s future under new head coach Igor Tolic.
In the upcoming World Cup, Iraq has been drawn into Group G.
The team faces a challenging campaign, as Group G includes top-tier opponents such as Belgium, Egypt, and New Zealand.
Fans are eager to see whether Frans Putros and the Iraq national team can produce strong performances in the 2026 World Cup.
