PSSI Secures Key Players for Men’s and Women’s Football Teams
Jakarta, TEMPO.CO – The Indonesian Football Association (PSSI) has officially announced that the House of Representatives (DPR), through Commissions XIII and X, has granted approval for the naturalization of five Dutch-born football players. The move is set to strengthen Indonesia's national football teams for both men’s and women’s competitions.
The approval was confirmed on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, and will pave the way for Mauro Zijlstra, Miliano Jonathans, Isabel Corian Kopp, Isabelle Nottet, and Pauline Jeanette van de Pol to represent Indonesia in regional and international football competitions.
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PSSI’s Commitment to Global Football Success
Erick Thohir, Chairperson of PSSI, expressed the association’s dedication to enhancing Indonesia’s football presence globally. In a social media post, he shared, “We at PSSI continue to uphold our commitment by working hard to realize our big dream: Garuda going global.” He also extended his gratitude to President Prabowo Subianto, the Ministry of Youth and Sports, the Ministry of Law and Human Rights, and DPR leaders for their support in making this naturalization process a reality.
With this naturalization, the five athletes are set to strengthen both the youth and senior levels of Indonesia’s football teams, competing in Southeast Asia, Asia, and beyond.
Profiles of the Five Naturalized Footballers
- Isabel Corian Kopp
- Birthdate: February 19, 2002 (23 years old)
- Place of Birth: Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Current Club: Telstar Vrouwen (Netherlands Women's Level 1)
- Position: Left Wingback
- Heritage: Father born in Mojokerto, Indonesia.
- Pauline Jeannette van de Pol
- Birthdate: March 12, 2003 (22 years old)
- Place of Birth: Haarlem, Netherlands
- Current Club: Telstar Vrouwen (Netherlands Women's Level 1)
- Position: Right Wingback
- Heritage: Grandfather born in Madiun, Indonesia, and grandmother from Batavia.
- Isabelle Nottet
- Birthdate: March 6, 2003 (22 years old)
- Place of Birth: Amstelveen, Netherlands
- Current Club: Telstar Vrouwen (Netherlands Women's Level 1)
- Position: Winger
- Heritage: Grandfather from Bandung, Indonesia.
- Miliano Jonathans
- Birthdate: April 5, 2004 (21 years old)
- Place of Birth: Arnhem, Netherlands
- Current Club: FC Utrecht (Netherlands Level 1)
- Position: Winger
- Heritage: Grandfather from Depok, Indonesia.
- Mauro Nils Zijlstra
- Birthdate: November 9, 2004 (20 years old)
- Place of Birth: Zaanstad, Netherlands
- Current Club: FC Volendam (Netherlands Level 1)
- Position: Forward
- Heritage: Indonesian descent through his grandmother.
A Strategic Move to Strengthen Indonesia’s Football Competitiveness
The naturalization of these talented players marks a significant step for PSSI in strengthening both the men’s and women’s national teams. As Indonesia aims to compete on the global stage, the inclusion of these dual-heritage players will enhance the team’s capabilities, contributing to the nation’s footballing ambitions in upcoming international tournaments.
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