Rookbook Sports

𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞.♟️

We are happy to announce that our Rook, Marko Ivanovic, has signed with the Dhivehi Premier League’s Club Eagles for the 2026/27 season. 🇲🇻

The 31-year-old Montenegrin centre-back joins following his latest experiences at FK Igalo, and in Indonesia with PSIS Semarang, adding his 1.95m presence, experience, and strength to the heart of their defences. 🛡️

Marko has continued to build an impressive international career across Europe and Asia, with previous spells in Bhutan, Nepal, Cambodia and Malta. 🌍

This marks another new chapter for Marko, and we are confident that he will once again rise to the occasion when it matters most.

All the best, Marko. ♟️

𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞.♟️

We are proud to announce that our Rook Anderson Pinto has signed with Maharlika FC for the 2026/27 Philippines Football League season. 🇵🇭

Last season, Anderson was an asset for Cebu, demonstrating his prowess as a midfield general not just in the Philippines Football League, but also on the continental stage in the Shopee Cup. 🏆

This marks Anderson’s third season in the Philippines and we are confident that he will once again rise to the occasion when it matters most.

All the best, Anderson. ♟️

🇲🇾🤝🇵🇭

Our Rook, Ruventhiran, was a key part of Football Association of Malaysia ASEAN United FC Championship Semi-Final run, playing a full 90 minutes in 2 of their 3 wins in the tournament. 🔥

Fellow Rook, Pocholo, did not let The Philippine Football Federation Group Stage exit faze him, as he started for his HNK Vukovar 1991 side last night as their newly minted #7, earning a hard-fought point in 78 minutes of action following the international break. ⭐️

Different nations. Different journeys. Same Gamechanging mentality.♟️

𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞.♟️

We are delighted to announce that our Rook, Jung Donggyu, has been appointed Sporting Director of the Mongolian Premier League’s Western FC. 🇲🇳

Jung takes on this exciting new role following a successful spell as Head Coach at Life FC, where he helped the club achieve a club record points tally in the Cambodian Premier League. 🇰🇭

Having been very familiar with his profile as a top talent developer, working with fellow Rook, Pocholo Bugas, as one example, we are proud to support him as he takes an exciting next step in his career.

All the best, Jung. ♟️

𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞.♟️

We are delighted to announce that our Rook, Takahiro Tezuka, has signed with Cambodian Premier League’s ISI Dangkor Senchey FC for the upcoming 2026/27 season. 🇰🇭

Takahiro made a strong impact in Thai League 2, recording an assist in 18 appearances and consistently delivering solid performances throughout the campaign in midfield. 🔥

Now, he embarks on a new challenge in a new country and league, and with his ability to control the midfield, we are confident that he will also make a strong impact in Cambodia.

All the best, Taka. ♟️

𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞.♟️

We are delighted to announce that our Korean Rook, Song Changhun, will join FK Garliava in the Lithuanian mid-season transfer window. 🇱🇹

After his first professional stint in Croatia, the 24-year-old enjoyed an outstanding spell in Mongolia before making his return to European football. He joined FK Minija, who, at the time, were the league leaders in the Lithuanian I Lyga.

Throughout the first half of the season, Song showed his quality as a dynamic winger in a highly competitive environment, earning the attention of fellow league side FK Garliava, who he now joins. 🔥

We wish Song a successful second half of the season and look forward to seeing him continue his rise in European football.

All the best, Song. ♟️

From former teammates to new chapters. 🇹🇱🇲🇾

Amidst the international window and the ongoing ASEAN United FC Championship, there was a special reunion for our Rooks during a friendly fixture between their respective National Teams.

Both Kaka Malik Xavier and Ruventhiran were former teammates at Aguilas FC, and still remain in touch as part of the Rookbook Familia. ♟️

Football connects beyond borders. 🔥

𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞.♟️

We are delighted to announce that our Rook, Alexander Baker, has joined FC Toktogul in a mid-season transfer. 🇰🇬

After enjoying a successful first season in Kyrgyzstan with FK Alay Osh, Alex moved to the Cambodian Premier League, where he continued to impress with a series of strong performances. He then returned to Kyrgyzstan, once again proving his quality with Neftchi. 🔥

Now entering his third season in Kyrgyzstan, Alex has built extensive experience in one of Central Asia’s competitive leagues, before earning this important move.

With his consistency, leadership, and understanding of the league, we are confident he will play a key role in strengthening FC Toktogul’s defence throughout the season. 🛡️

All the best, Alex. ♟️