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Patrick Kluivert Announces First Provisional National Team Squad
Shayne Pattynama (20) saat membela Timnas Indonesia di pertandingan melawan China (Sumber Foto: Instagram @s.pattynama)
SEAToday.com, Jakarta - PSSI Chairman Erick Thohir has welcomed the provisional squad list selected by coach Patrick Kluivert for the third round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers.
Erick is optimistic about Kluivert’s player selections, which were decided in consultation with assistant coaches Alex Pastoor and Danny Lanzaat.
"I’m pleased with this provisional squad. The composition is well-balanced and includes the best players in every position, along with three newly naturalized players. Hopefully, the team can maximize its points in these two upcoming matches," said Erick, as quoted on PSSI Official Website, in Jakarta on Sunday (3/9).
The squad will be joined by three newly naturalized players: Emil Audero Mulyadi, Dean James, and Joey Pelupessy. Additionally, several players from the Indonesian league, such as Septian Bagaskara and Ramadhan Sananta, have also been called up.
Indonesia National Team Squad List:
- Thom Haye, Almere City (Netherlands)
- Nadeo Argawinata (GK), Borneo FC
- Rafael Struick, Brisbane Roar (Australia)
- Kevin Diks, Copenhagen FC (Denmark)
- Septian Bagaskara, Dewa United
- Egy Maulana, Dewa United
- Ricky Kambuaya, Dewa United
- Maarten Paes (GK), FC Dallas (USA)
- Ragnar Oratmangoen, FC Dender (Netherlands)
- Mees Hilgers, FC Twente (Netherlands)
- Ivar Jenner, FC Utrecht (Netherlands)
- Jordi Amat, Johor Darul Ta’zim (Malaysia)
- Shayne Pattynama, KAS Eupen (Belgium)
- Calvin Verdonk, NEC Nijmegen (Netherlands)
- Marselino Ferdinan, Oxford United (England)
- Ole Romenij, Oxford United (England)
- Eliano Reijnders, PEC Zwolle (Netherlands)
- Ernando Ari (GK), Persebaya
- Rizky Ridho, Persija
- Muhammad Ferarri, Persija
- Ramadhan Sananta, Persis Solo
- Hokky Caraka, PSS Sleman
- Nathan Tjoe-A-On, Swansea City FC (England)
- Pratama Arhan, True Bangkok United (Thailand)
- Jay Idzes, Venezia FC (Italy)
- Justin Hubner, Wolverhampton Wanderers (England)
- Sandy Walsh, Yokohama F. Marinos (Japan)
Awaiting naturalization:
- Emil Audero Mulyadi (GK), Palermo (Italy)
- Dean James, Go Ahead Eagles (Netherlands)
- Joey Pelupessy, Lommel SK (Belgium)
With this squad, the Indonesian national team is expected to perform at its best in the match with Australia on March 20 in Sydney and Bahrain on March 25 at Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium.
Writer: Andi Raisa Malaha Thambas
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