This move shows the strong determination of the Indonesian Football Federation (PSSI) in upgrading the national women's team, similar to the strategy previously applied to the men's team.
In the new list, in addition to familiar pillars such as Laita Roati, safira Ika Putri or Zahra Musdalifah, the team from the archipelago added many new factors from Europe.
Four Dutch-born players, including Iris De Rouw, Felicia De Zeeuw, Emily Nahom and Isa Warps, who completed naturalization on June 10, were immediately called up to the national team.
Along with that, 2 young players who have just been naturalized in early 2025, Estella Loupattij and Noa Leatomu, continue to participate. Three other names, Isabelle Nottett, Pauline van de Pol and Isabel Kopp, who are completing their naturalization documents, were also added to the reserve list.
The notable common point of this group of players is that they are very young, ranging from 18 to 22, promising to bring a new breeze to the Indonesian women's team.
In the upcoming qualifiers, Indonesia will play at home and be in the same group as Taiwan (China), Kyrgyzstan and Pakistan. They must win the top spot if they want to qualify for the 2026 Asian Cup Women's finals.
Currently, Indonesia is ranked 95th in FIFA, much lower than other teams in the region. The increase in force this time is expected to create a big change for women's football in this country.
