Head of the Indonesian U23 delegation - Mr. Ahmed Zaki Iskandar said that the Indonesian Football Federation (PSSI) has assigned a clear target for the level of winning the Southeast Asian U23 Championship.
Dutch coach Donald Vanenburg is directly leading the team, with a preliminary list of many players with international experience.
The Indonesian U23 squad currently has 13 players who have played for the national team, most of whom have participated in the 2024 ASEAN Cup. The experience accumulated from this tournament helps the Indonesian youth team be highly appreciated for their competitive spirit and competitiveness.
The playing style of the U23 Indonesia team is expected to not be much different from the national team, where Mr. Vanenburg is currently the assistant head coach. The fast, strong, physically strong European style of play will be the tactical highlight of the team in the upcoming tournament.
According to Indonesian media, PSSI has provided comprehensive support to coach Vanenburg, from selecting a quality assistant team to equipping experts in data analysis and fitness. This shows the methodical investment and great determination of Indonesian football in conquering the regional arena.
The 2025 U23 Southeast Asian tournament will take place from July 15 to 29 in Jakarta and Bekasi.
host U23 Indonesia is in Group A with the U23 teams of Malaysia, the Philippines and Brunei. If they pass the group stage, the home team will likely meet U23 Vietnam in the semi-finals or finals.
In the most recent encounter in the 2023 final, U23 Vietnam defeated U23 Indonesia, making the upcoming rematch awaited as a dramatic " debts-taking" match.
