Indonesian National Team
Persija signs Shayne Pattynama for positional flexibility
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Persija Jakarta coach Mauricio Souza has signed Shayne Pattynama from Buriram United for the second half of the Super League 2025/2026, highlighting the 27-year-old's ability to play multiple positions. The announcement came on Friday, January 23, 2026, with a 2.5-year contract. This addition complements Persija's squad after bringing in Fajar Fathurrahman, Alaaeddine Ajaraie, and Paulo Ricardo.
Indonesia's national futsal team advanced to the semifinals of the 2026 Asian Futsal Cup after defeating Vietnam 3-2 at Indonesia Arena. Youth and Sports Minister Erick Thohir hailed the achievement as a historic milestone for the sport in the country. The victory also boosted their FIFA world ranking to 24th place.
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Ajax Amsterdam has officially signed Indonesian national team goalkeeper Maarten Paes from FC Dallas on a contract until June 30, 2029. The 29-year-old returns to the Netherlands after a successful period in Major League Soccer. The transfer was announced through an official club statement.
Indonesia's U-22 team failed to advance from the group stage at SEA Games 2025 despite beating Myanmar, while the women's team progressed to the semifinals as runners-up of Group A. The Garuda Muda's failure sparked sharp criticism of PSSI, contrasting with the solid performance of Garuda Pertiwi, who rebounded after a heavy loss to Thailand.
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Indonesian national team defender Asnawi Mangkualam has clarified the captain's armband issue during the match against China in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. He denied any dressing room problems and affirmed coach Shin Tae-yong's decision to keep him as main captain. This response addresses comments from PSSI executive Arya Sinulingga.