Yesterday, Indonesia completed the naturalization of Dutch-born player Nathan Tjoe-A-On. The 22-year-old player has sworn to become an Indonesian citizen. After taking the oath, Nathan Tjoe-A-On can play for the Indonesian team in two matches with team Vietnam team in the second qualifying round of the 2026 World Cup taking place on March 21 and 26.
In the list coach Shin Tae Yong convened to prepare for the match with the Vietnamese team, Nathan Tjoe-A-On is also named. Along with that, Indonesia also has 9 other naturalized players: Thom Haye Ragnar Oratmangoen Jordi Amat Justin Hubner Sandy Walsh Nathan Tjoe-A-On Ivar Jenner Jay Idzes Marc Klok and Rafael Struick.
According to predictions of Bola.Okezone newspaper Coach Shin Tae Yong can arrange 7 naturalized players to start in the match against the team recruitment Vietnam at Bung Karno Stadium on March 21.
Accordingly, Indonesia will play with a 3-4-3 formation. In the wooden frame, with number one goalkeeper Ernando Ari unable to play due to injury, goalkeeper Nadeo Argawinata is the most ideal choice for Garuda (nickname of the Van Dao team).
Indonesia’s three midfielders include two naturalized players, Jordi Amat and Justin Hubner. The remaining position belongs to Rizky Ridho, a player who is familiar with the Vietnamese team. Two naturalized players Sandy Walsh and Nathan Tjoe-A-On will play the role of guarding the wings.
In midfield Jay Idzes, who is playing for Venezia (Italy), will partner with naturalized player born in 2004, Ivar Jenner. The three positions on the attack are Yakob Sayuri Marselino Ferdinan and Rafael Struck. Naturalized player Rafael Struck played quite well in the 2023 Asian Cup.
Coach Shin Tae Yong went to Europe to watch the naturalized players. He wants to put all his strength into helping the Indonesian team win against the Vietnamese team in the next two matches.
Indonesia’s expected lineup (3-4-3): Nadeo Argawanata; Rizky Ridho Jordi Amat Justin Hubner; Sandy Walsh Ivar Jenner Jay Idzes Nathan Tjoe; Yakob Sayuri Marselino Ferdinand Rafael Struick.
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