1. Overview
Nerius Alom is an Indonesian professional footballer who primarily plays as a midfielder. Born on November 29, 1994, he is known for his dynamic play in the midfield. His career has seen him play for several clubs in Indonesia, including a notable period with Persipura Jayapura, where he has had multiple tenures. Alom has also achieved significant individual and team honors, notably being named the best player in the 2014 Indonesia Super League U-21 and winning the championship with Semen Padang U-21. He is the brother of fellow footballer Nelson Alom.
2. Early Life and Background
Nerius Alom was born on November 29, 1994, in Beoga, within Puncak Regency, Papua, Indonesia. Football runs in his family, as his older brother, Nelson Alom, is also a professional footballer.
3. Club Career
Nerius Alom's professional football career began with promising performances in youth competitions before transitioning into senior play with various Indonesian clubs.
3.1. Youth and Early Career
Nerius Alom developed his skills in youth football, notably playing for Semen Padang U-21. His talent was recognized on October 10, 2014, when he was named the best player in the 2014 Indonesia Super League U-21. This individual accolade came after an outstanding performance, where he played a crucial role in leading Semen Padang U-21 to their first-ever championship in the Indonesia Super League U-21, a victory achieved by defeating Sriwijaya U-21.
3.2. Persipura Jayapura
In 2016, Nerius Alom joined the squad of Persipura Jayapura, participating in the 2016 Indonesia Soccer Championship A. He made his debut for the club in the second week of the championship, playing for 19 minutes in a match against Bali United.
3.3. Later Career
Following his initial stint with Persipura Jayapura, Nerius Alom continued his professional career with other Indonesian clubs. He played for Perseru Serui in Liga 1 during the 2018 season. Subsequently, in 2021, he was affiliated with PSIS Semarang in Liga 1. More recently, he has been noted to be playing for Persipura Jayapura in Liga 2, marking a return to one of his former clubs.
4. Honours
Nerius Alom has accumulated several honors throughout his career, both at the club level and individually.
- Club
- Semen Padang U-21
- Indonesia Super League U-21: 2014
- Persipura Jayapura
- Indonesia Soccer Championship A: 2016
- Individual
- 2014 Indonesia Super League U-21 Best Player
- Semen Padang U-21