9: "I felt honoured" - Andrey Kazu, Jakarta, Indonesia - ACF Fiorentina

Andrey Kazu is from Jakarta, Indonesia and supports Fiorentina in Italy. 

He’s been following the club since 96. He spoke to me about his journey as a Fiorentina fan. 

We discussed the influence and loyalty of Gabriel Batistuta. The rivalry with Juventus and how he picked a name for his son.

In 2016, Andrey visited Florence. The stadium was closed but the kindness of the staff gave him an experience of a lifetime.

He’s a member of Viola Club Indonesia. We discussed the fantastic job they have done as well as the passion for football in Indonesia.

I asked him what this journey has taught him. He told me it was patience. 

Something I realized he has a lot of, when he told me the story of how he waited for 5 hours outside the training ground just to be able to see the players. 

He also gave me some advice on why I shouldn't get a tattoo :)

Thank you to Viola Club Indonesia for their help and support.