Recently, there has been a lot of talk in the domestic sports world regarding the decision of the Indonesian Football Association (PSSI) to terminate the collaboration between the Indonesian National Team and Coach Shin Tae-Yong. This news is very shocking, especially for fans or lovers of football both domestically and internationally, who were taken aback by this PSSI decision. Because the track record of Coach Shin Tae-Yong in holding the position of head coach of the Indonesian national team can be considered quite good and not too bad.
Especially with the Indonesian National Team’s achievement in making new history, as they are now advancing in the highest level of world football competition, the World Cup Round 3. The public is left wondering about the reasons behind PSSI’s decision to terminate the cooperation contract with Coach Shin Tae-Yong. As for the response from the current PSSI Chairman, Erick Tohir, he stated that the replacement of the Head Coach of the Men’s National Football Team is a decision aimed at bettering the target for the upcoming World Cup. “There needs to be a leader who can better implement strategies that are agreed upon by the players and improve communication.” He concluded.
The working relationship between PSSI and Shin Tae-Yong has lasted almost 6 years. In fact, according to the explanation from the Chairman of the Indonesian National Team Agency, Sumardji, he has met with Shin Tae-Yong to discuss this matter. Thus, Erick Tohir, as the General Chair of PSSI, confirmed that his relationship with Shin Tae-yong is still very good.
Welcome Patrick Kluivert, the new head coach of the Indonesian National Football Team.
Here he is, Patrick Kluivert, who was officially introduced to the public as the new head coach of the Indonesian National Football Team on Sunday (January 12, 2025) afternoon. The event, attended by many members of the media, took place in Ballroom 1 – Hotel Mulia Senayan, Jakarta, starting at 4:00 PM WIB.
The event opened with a performance by singer Andien, who sang two songs, followed by the Indonesian national anthem sung just before the screening of a video showcasing the career journey of Patrick Kluivert, a shining star in Dutch football. Even the videos of his two assistants, Denny Landzaat and Alex Pastoor, were also shown.
Wearing a black suit and tie, Patrick Kluivert took the stage to present his vision and mission in leading the team known as the Garuda Squad. Then Patrick continued the Q&A session with the media regarding his plans and targets with the Indonesian National Team.
PSSI signed a cooperation contract with Patrick Kluivert for 2 years with an option for a 2-year extension. With his two assistants, Denny Landzaat and Alex Pastoor, it is hoped that they will be able to lead the Indonesian National Team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. With 4 World Cup 2026 qualifying matches remaining.
In his conference, Patrick stated that local players are the heart of the Indonesian National Team, therefore he will check the quality of the local players. By maximizing the four final matches, achieving good results, and making an impact.
For those of you who are not yet familiar with the new head coach of the Indonesian National Team, here is a summary for you. Patrick Kluivert is one of the legends of Dutch football, renowned both at the club level and internationally.
Here are some facts about Patrick Kluivert, born on July 1, 1976, in Amsterdam, Netherlands. He plays as a forward, with a journey His career began at Ajax Amsterdam, where he made an impressive debut at a young age and helped the team achieve numerous accolades, including winning the Champions League in 1995.
In 1998, Patrick joined Barcelona where he played for several seasons and became one of the team’s main strikers. During his time at Barcelona, Patrick contributed to winning the La Liga title and various other awards. Besides Ajax and Barcelona, Patrick also played for clubs such as AC Milan, Newcastle United, and PSV Eindhoven.
Patrick, in his career journey, has the accolade of being the all-time top scorer for Ajax and becoming one of the best players in the club’s history. Meanwhile, at Barcelona, he also scored many goals and helped the team win several domestic and international titles.
After deciding to retire from his profession as a professional football player, Patrick ventured into the world of coaching. He once coached the Curaçao national team and was also involved in various managerial and player development positions. In addition, Patrick Kluivert remains respected as one of the best strikers in the world during the 90s and 2000s.
