Emil Audero, Oh My God and Oh My God

The goalkeeper of the Indonesian national team, Emil Audero Mulyadi (28), is pleased with various expressions typical of the archipelago. The player, who is of Indonesian descent from his father and Italian from his mother, particularly enjoys the surprised expressions "astaga" and "astaganaga."

"I know and was taught that expression by my mother," said Emil during a meet and greet with fans as well as customers of IM3 and 3, on Wednesday (3/9/2025), in Surabaya, East Java.

Emil stated that the expression "astaga" is very interesting, unique, and amusing. "If it is added with (naga) to become 'astaganaga', it adds even more emphasis," said the Cremonese goalkeeper while laughing.

The expression "astaga," especially "astaganaga," according to Emil, who was born in Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara, on January 18, 1997, is often uttered by him when he is surprised. People, particularly in Italy where he is pursuing his professional career, either understand or are confused when they hear this expression.

The goalkeeper, who once represented Italy U-21, is in Surabaya with the national team for a friendly, or FIFA match day, at Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium. Indonesia will face Taiwan on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 8:30 PM WIB. They will then face Lebanon on Monday, September 8, 2025, at 8:30 PM WIB.

According to Emil, who was naturalized by PSSI on March 10, 2025, the friendly match is important as preparation for the fourth round of the qualification for the 2026 World Cup in the United States-Mexico-Canada. Indonesia will compete for one ticket from Group B against the host Saudi Arabia (October 8, 2025) and Iraq (October 11, 2025).

I know and was taught that expression by my mother.

Emil started his career at Juventus, was loaned to Venezia, and then Sampdoria. He made his move permanent at Sampdoria, but was loaned to Inter Milan.

Subsequently, Emil was recruited by Como 1907, but was loaned to Palermo, then Cremonese. For the Red and White, since his naturalization, Emil has appeared twice.

His performance was eagerly awaited and expected to surprise his opponents. Oh my! Oh my!