Jakarta, tvOnenews.com – These three players have been approved by FIFA and are already in Indonesia to be naturalized. They can even join the Indonesian National Team for the 2026 FIFA Series and 2026 AFF Cup.
The Indonesian national team started a new era with John Herdman as its captain. The British tactician received a contract from PSSI for two years with an option to extend for two years.
The first challenge that John Herdman will face with the Indonesian National Team is the 2026 FIFA Series. This event will be held on FIFA Matchday in March with Jakarta as one of the hosts.
The Garuda squad will meet Bulgaria, Solomon Islands and St. Petersburg. Kitts and Nevis. It is believed that this event will be a place for John Herdman to find out the quality of the players he has.
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After that, the Indonesian national team will compete in the AFF Cup tournament which will be held from 24 July to 26 August 2026. The Red and White Team is in Group A with Vietnam, Singapore, Cambodia and Brunei Darussalam or Timor Leste.
Ahead of these two tournaments, one of the interesting things to discuss is new naturalized players. Because the Indonesian National Team still needs additions, especially in the front sector.
So far, one position that is lacking quality players is striker. Practically, Indonesia only relies on Ole Romeny to be a goal machine in front of goal.
When Ole Romeny was absent due to injury, the Indonesian national team had difficulty scoring goals. This happened in the fourth round of the 2026 World Cup Qualifications in the Asian zone.
Apart from that, the stock of central midfielders is quite thin in the Garuda squad. Moreover, Thom Haye is certain to be absent from the 2026 FIFA Series due to punishment from FIFA.
Thom Haye and Shayne Pattynama were punished by FIFA after the match against Iraq in the fourth round of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers in the Asian zone. At that time, the two players were considered less than commendable.
PSSI can move quickly to increase its strength by naturalizing several players who are currently playing in the Super League. Apart from having received approval from FIFA, administrative matters will also be easier because it is in Indonesia.
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