Justin Hubner Reveals One Of The Reasons For Being Willing To Naturalize

JAKARTA - Justin Hubner has completed the naturalization process and officially became an Indonesian citizen (WNI). Behind his decision to become an Indonesian citizen, there is an aspect of Indonesian supporters that makes Hubner enthusiastic.

The process of taking the oath of Indonesian citizen Justin Hubner took place at the Regional Office of the Ministry of Law and Human Rights of DKI Jakarta on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 morning WIB.

When he decided to move his citizenship from the Netherlands to Indonesia, Justin Hubner was still 20 years old.

Seeing his very young age, Hubner actually had a good opportunity to have a career in the Netherlands. The reason is, he also got a nickname from the Dutch U-20.

In addition, Hubner is currently working at a European club, Wolverhampton Wanderers. Even though he is currently still in the youth team, his status as captain can be a picture of his smooth career ahead.

When asked about the reason for choosing to become an Indonesian citizen, Hubner admitted that the fanaticism of supporters in Indonesia was one of his considerations in making the decision.

"I feel like Indonesia has a bigger fans than the Netherlands. I think we have a good generation and can achieve a lot with this generation," said Justin Hubenak on Wednesday, December 6, 2023.

"I am very happy and proud to be able to play for the Indonesian national team," he continued happily.

After Hubner officially becomes an Indonesian citizen, Hubner is expected to be able to immediately appear in important events that will take place in 2024.

The 2023 Asian Cup which took place in January 2024 became the first international event that Hubner could participate in.

The presence of Hubner in the Garuda Squad is expected to make Indonesia compete with Japan, Iraq and Vietnam in the 2023 Asian Cup group phase.

In addition, there is also the 2026 World Cup Qualification when Indonesia will face Vietnam in home and away matches in March 2024.

"Hopefully the Indonesian national team can qualify for the World Cup and Asian Cup. Hopefully we can win several matches there. We want to make Indonesia proud of what we are doing," said Hubner about his target in the Indonesian national team.