Indonesia is gearing up for the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 with a robust squad, including 10 players based in Europe. The national team aims to clinch the championship on home soil, showcasing a blend of talent from various leagues.

Among the standout players is goalkeeper Emil Audero, who plays for Rayo Vallecano in Spain's La Liga. The team also features defender Calvin Verdonk from Lille in France’s Ligue 1 and Kevin Diks from Borussia Monchengladbach in Germany’s Bundesliga. Additionally, five players are competing in the Dutch league, including goalkeeper Maarten Paes from Ajax and defender Dean James from Go Ahead Eagles.

Other notable inclusions are center-back Elkan Baggott from Millwall in the English Championship and midfielder Joey Pelupessy from Lommel in Belgium. The squad also includes Ole Romeny, a forward of Dutch descent who has previously made headlines during the qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.

Indonesia's coach John Herdman has retained 10 players from the squad that exited in the group stage of the previous ASEAN Cup. Players like Mitchell Baker, Jordi Amat, Thom Haye, and Ragnar Oratmagoen bring valuable European experience to the team.

Despite the strong lineup, Indonesia will be without captain Jay Idzes from Serie A club Sassuolo due to injury, along with midfielder Marselino Ferdinan from Oxford United and forward Miliano Jonathan from Utrecht.

As Indonesia prepares for the tournament, they will hold a training camp starting September 21, ahead of their opening match against Singapore on September 25. Following that, they will face Malaysia on September 28 and Bangladesh on October 1. To advance, Indonesia must top Group A, potentially setting up a rematch with Vietnam, who previously defeated them 3-0 in the group stage.

One player to watch is defender Justin Hubner, who has stirred controversy with remarks downplaying Vietnam's victory. He claimed the ASEAN Cup is outside FIFA's official match days, suggesting Indonesia is not fielding its strongest team.

Indonesia’s squad for the FIFA ASEAN Cup consists of:

• Goalkeepers (3): Nadeo Argawinata (Persija Jakarta), Maarten Paes (Ajax), Emil Audero (Rayo Vallecano)
• Defenders (9): Rizky Ridho, Jordi Amat, Dony Tri Pamungkas (Persija Jakarta), Elkan Baggott (Millwall), Justin Hubner (Fortuna Sittard), Calvin Verdonk (Lille), Kevin Diks (Borussia Monchengladbach), Dean James (Go Ahead Eagles), Dion Markx (Persita Tangerang)
• Midfielders (6): Yakob Sayuri (Java United), Ivar Jenner (Dewa United), Thom Haye (Persib Bandung), Nathan Tjoe-A-On (Willem II), Joel Pelupessy (Lommel), Rayhan Hannan (Persija Jakarta)
• Forwards (5): Egy Maulana Vikri (Dewa United), Ragnar Oratmagoen (Persib Bandung), Ole Romeny (Fortuna Sittard), Mitchell Baker (Georgetown Hoyas), Luke Vickery (Macarthur FC)

With a diverse roster, Indonesia is poised to make a significant impact in the upcoming tournament.