Jay Idzes: Proud to be The First Indonesian Palyer in Serie A
SEAToday.com, Jakarta - Jay Idzes became the first Indonesian player to debut in Serie A. This is after he played for Venezia FC against Fiorentina at the Artemio Franchi Stadium, Firenze, Sunday (25/8). The match of the second week of Serie A ended in a 0-0 draw.
After the match, the Indonesian national team defender was proud and hoped that his progress could be followed by other Indonesian players.
“I'm very proud to be the first Indonesian player to play in Serie A. I hope there will be more Indonesian players playing at a high level in the future. Hopefully my achievements can inspire many people,” said Jay Idzes as quoted from PSSI official website.
In the match, Jay Idzes made 58 touches, 3 clearances, and one interception and tackle. He played for 68 minutes before being replaced by Michael Svoboda.
His performance with Venezia received a lot of praise and is certainly history for Indonesia.
Jay Idzes also added that his current condition is no problem. And is ready to join the Indonesian national team ahead of the third round of 2026 World Cup Qualifying matches against Saudi Arabia and Australia.
“No, no, no. Everything is fine. Nothing serious,” said the 24-year-old player.
The Garuda squad will first travel to King Abdullah Sports City Stadium, Jeddah, to fight Saudi Arabia, Thursday (5/9). After that, they host Australia at Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium, Jakarta, Tuesday (10/9).
“We have an amazing opportunity ahead of us. We're playing against great countries and we have a chance to qualify for the World Cup,” Jay Idzes explains.
“We want to show what we can do and we want to put Indonesia on the world map,” he says.
Recommended Article
Champions League
Champions League Recap: Barcelona Dominates Crvena Zvezda
Barcelona delivered an impressive 5-2 victory over Crvena Zvezda, while Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) suffered a defeat at the hands of Atletico Madrid.
Champions League Results: Arsenal Suffers Defeat at Inter Milan's...
Arsenal suffered a 0 - 1 defeat when they visited Inter Milan’s home in the Champions League on Thursday (11/7/2024)
Champions League Results: Real Madrid 1-3 AC Milan
Real Madrid lost to AC Milan 1–3 in the Champions League on Wednesday morning (11/6/2024).
Ter Stegen Admits Guilt after Eric Garcia's Red Card in Champions...
Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre Ter Stegen has taken responsibility for a costly error that led to teammate Eric Garcia’s red card.
Trending Topic
Sport Update
MU Wins Over Arsenal with 5-3 Penalty in FA Cup
Manchester United (MU) advanced to the fourth round of the FA Cup after defeating Arsenal 5-3 in a penalty shootout during the third-round match at Emirates Stadium, London, on Sunday (1/12).
Patrick Kluivert Sets Targets Against Australia and Bahrain
He has set a target of earning one point in the away match against Australia and securing three points in the home match against Bahrain.
Patrick Kluivert Ready to Take Indonesia to the World Cup: I Like...
During his introduction, Kluivert expressed his readiness to face significant challenges, including the high expectations from Indonesian football fans eager to see the Garuda team qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
Erick Thohir: Indonesian NDRC Recognition by FIFA Proves PSSI Mor...
The Indonesian Football Association (PSSI) made a great achievement by receiving official recognition from FIFA for Indonesia's National Dispute Resolution Chamber (NDRC).