The brilliant Dutch 'minds' revive Indonesia's football ambitions

Behind the strong development of Indonesian football lie strategic thinkers from the Netherlands, with contributions from leading specialists like Jordi Cruyff, Alexander Zwiers, Patrick Kluivert, and Simon Tahamata.

For the first time in history, Indonesian football is about to enter a new era with the emergence of a highly qualified coaching and technical advisory team, strongly influenced by top Dutch experts. These Dutch professionals were chosen not only for their experience and expertise but also for the attacking style, technical skills, and sharp tactics they bring.

Jordi Cruyff: Technical Advisor

Jordi Cruyff, a highly influential figure in international football, has been appointed as the technical advisor for Indonesian football. With experience working at top European clubs and national teams, Cruyff will play a crucial role in developing strategies and training plans for Indonesian football.

Alexander Zwiers: Technical Director

Alexander Zwiers, who has spent many years working in top leagues, has been appointed as the technical director of the Indonesian national team. With solid expertise and deep understanding of international football, Zwiers will lead coaching efforts and guide the development of playing style for the Indonesian team.

Simon Tahamata: Head of Scouting

Simon Tahamata, one of the legends of Dutch football, will serve as head of scouting for Indonesia. With extensive experience in discovering young talent, Tahamata will be responsible for building a system to identify and develop potential players for the national team.

Patrick Kluivert: Head Coach

Notably, former star Patrick Kluivert is the head coach of the Indonesian national team. Kluivert, with a distinguished career at clubs like Barcelona and the Dutch national team, will lead Indonesia’s national squad in the upcoming journey. His experience is sure to bring a fresh and powerful style of play to the team.

With an experienced coaching staff and a long-term strategy, Indonesia is on the path to building a solid foundation to compete in major tournaments in the future, especially the AFF Cup and the upcoming fourth round of the 2026 World Cup Asian qualifiers.