Ivar Jenner has officially confirmed his immediate club future by staying put rather than completing a high-profile move to Persija Jakarta, opting instead to continue his career with Dewa United Banten FC for the 2026/2027 season, according to regional sports reporting.
Staying Put with Dewa United
Dewa United Banten FC secured Jenner as one of six core players guaranteed to feature heavily for the squad moving forward, rebuffing outside approaches and disappointing prospective suitors like Persija Jakarta.
The Road to Indonesia: From Utrecht to the National Team
In a podcast appearance alongside pundit Coach Justin, reported by local sports outlets, Jenner explained how the national setup first came calling. Initial discussions centered around naturalization for the U-20 World Cup under Shin Tae-yong. Even after that tournament’s cancellation, Shin invited the midfielder to join training camps in Spain and Turkey.
“They want to naturalize me for the U-20 World Cup, Shin Tae-yong was the coach at that time,” Jenner said, recounting the process. “Then the World Cup was cancelled, and he invited me to join Spain and Turkey for U-20 team training for the tournament.”
Solid performances alongside defensive mainstay Justin Hubner convinced the coaching staff to accelerate Jenner’s progression. Fardy Bachdim played a pivotal operational role in smoothing out the naturalization paperwork for Jenner and teammate Rafael Struick, mirroring the administrative support provided to other diaspora acquisitions like Thom Haye.
Unforgettable Milestones on the International Stage
Jenner’s choice to pledge his international future to the country of his grandmother’s birth quickly yielded historic moments on the pitch. After impressing in training, Jenner received a swift promotion to the senior squad for a high-profile friendly against reigning world champions Argentina in June 2023. Describing the encounter, Jenner called the experience extraordinary, facing a side he regards as the best in the world.
That momentum carried over into continental competition. During the AFC U-23 Asian Cup 2024, Jenner anchored Indonesia’s midfield as a tactical general, distributing precise passes to unlock opposing defenses. One of his most celebrated moments came during the quarterfinal clash against South Korea, where his pinpoint pass set up Rafael Struick for a goal in a dramatic victory that propelled Indonesia into the tournament’s latter stages before a narrow semifinal defeat to Uzbekistan.
What Comes Next
With his domestic future secured at Dewa United for the upcoming campaign, Jenner turns his full attention back to club fixtures and upcoming national team duties under Shin Tae-yong. Fans looking for official club updates can monitor Dewa United Banten FC announcements or check the official Liga 1 schedule for the team’s next fixture.
