The close of the Super League 2025/2026 transfer window on February 6, 2026, marks the return of 10 diaspora players to Indonesia's domestic competition. These WNI-status players are part of PSSI's naturalization program to bolster the national team and elevate league quality.
The Super League 2025/2026 transfer window closed on Friday night, February 6, 2026, ushering in a fresh wave of diaspora players to Indonesia's domestic league. In total, 10 players of descent now hold Indonesian citizenship (WNI) and are competing in the league. Their arrival forms part of the Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI) naturalization program, aimed at strengthening the national team while boosting national competition standards.
From the start of the season, five diaspora players had already joined: Jordi Amat, Rafael Struick, Thom Haye, Eliano Reijnders, and Jens Raven. They immediately added vibrancy to the top-tier rivalry. Entering the second half of the season, Indonesian clubs ramped up recruitment efforts. Five additional names were successfully signed: Mauro Zijlstra, Ivar Jenner, Dion Markx, Shayne Pattynama, and Cyrus Margono.
Among them, three new players landed at Persija Jakarta, bringing the club's diaspora count to four. Persija, known as the Macan Kemayoran, leveraged the window to chase the championship and re-enter Asian competitions. Meanwhile, Persib Bandung matched the intensity by adding three diaspora players, alongside naturalized talents like Marc Klok. This approach supports their defending champion status and Asian ambitions, with Persib currently advancing in the round of 16 of the AFC Champions League Two against Thailand's Ratchaburi.
The influx signals a more competitive Super League, serving as a vital stage for the long-term preparation of Indonesia's national team. Full list: Jordi Amat, Rafael Struick, Thom Haye, Eliano Reijnders, Jens Raven, Mauro Zijlstra, Ivar Jenner, Dion Markx, Shayne Pattynama, Cyrus Margono.
