Persib Bandung player Beckham Putra is holding a talent search for young footballers through the E7AM Football Challenge Series 1 - Road to Championship 2026 tournament.
Beckham said the activity aimed to screen aspiring young footballers and encourage coaching from an early age.
"I actually held an event like this in December at the end of last year. Thankfully, there were quite a lot of participants," Beckham said in Bandung on Friday.
The youth soccer tournament featured four age groups, namely U-8, U-9, U-10, and U-11, with the Sports Family Festival concept combining competition, education, and social campaigns.
As a local son, Beckham admitted that he wanted to contribute to the development of football, especially in West Java, through ongoing coaching activities.
"I think this demonstrates my love for football, as coaching must be ongoing. We're also trying to find successors, especially in Bandung. Hopefully, this activity can help these younger players develop in the future," he said.
