Indonesian Players: Malaysia Media & League 1 Interest

Rafael Struick and Shyane Pattynama when defending the Indonesian national team. (Photo: PSSI)


MEDIA Malaysia, Astro Stadium, highlighted the fate of 6 Indonesian national team naturalized players who are now without clubs. The players are now glimpsed by the Indonesian League 1 team.

Yes, there are six naturalized Indonesian team players who are currently without a club. They are Jordi Amat, Thom Haye, Shayne Pattynama, Rafael Struick, Justin Hubner, and Nathan Tjoe-A-On.

Thom Haye. (Photo: Instagram/AlmerecityFC)

1. 6 Indonesian national team naturalized players without clubs

The six players’ contracts were not extended by his club this season. With the exception of Nathan, he cut off his contract with Swansea City. That way, the six Indonesian national team players are now in a free transfer status.

Jordi Amat whose contract was not extended by Johor Darul Ta’zim was linked to Persib Bandung, Bali United, and Persija Jakarta. Not only the League 1 club, the Indonesian national team veteran defender was also reportedly glimpsed by two Spanish League clubs, namely Almeria and Malaga.

Meanwhile, Thom Haye the contract was not extended by Almere City. Just like Jordi Amat, the 30 -year -old midfielder was associated with Persija Jakarta.

Then, Rafael Struick was rumored to be close to Bali United. Then, Nathan with Bhayangkara FC.

For Hubner and Shayne Pattynama, they were also reportedly entering the Radar of League 1 clubs. It’s just that Shayne Pattynama was also associated with Thai club Buriram United. However, the rumors just evaporate.

Aiko Tanaka

Aiko Tanaka is a combat sports journalist and general sports reporter at Archysport. A former competitive judoka who represented Japan at the Asian Games, Aiko brings firsthand athletic experience to her coverage of judo, martial arts, and Olympic sports. Beyond combat sports, Aiko covers breaking sports news, major international events, and the stories that cut across disciplines — from doping scandals to governance issues to the business side of global sport. She is passionate about elevating the profile of underrepresented sports and athletes.

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