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Watch: Crystal Palace midfielder Jairo Riedeweld proud of Indonesian roots: Humble, hard-working people

Jairo Riedeweld has been a revelation for Crystal Palace this season.

After a slow start and introduction to his Palace and Premier League career, the versatile midfielder has established himself in manager Roy Hodgson's XI this season.

And in this profile, we learn about Riedewald's family roots, as he takes a trip down memory lane and chats about his Indonesian heritage and what he enjoys most about south-east Asian culture. As Jairo reveals, his Indonesian background runs deep and is something he's proud of.

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