List of Lineups for the Indonesian National Team vs Japan: Kevin Diks Makes a Debut
JAKARTA - The Indonesian National Team will host Japan in the continuation of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers. The following is a list of players showing Kevin Diks' debut.
The Indonesian National Team vs Japan match will be held at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium (SUGBK), Jakarta on Friday, November 15 at 19.00 p.m. Western Indonesian Time (WIB). This meeting is the fifth matchday of Group C of the third round of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers.
It is a crucial match that will also determine the temporary standings. Shin Tae-yong as the coach does not want to choose players carelessly, he has chosen 11 nema who will start in this match.
In this match, Shin Tae-yong still trusts Maarten Paes to be a strong pillar under the goalpost. Following Paes' presence, there is also Kevin Diks who is making his debut with the Indonesian National Team.
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For his debut with the Garuda Squad, Kevin Diks is trusted to fill the right wing back position and will duet with Calvin Verdonk on the left side. While the two midfielders who are trusted in this match are Thom Haye and Nathan Tjoe-A-On.
Shifting to the center back position, Shin Tae-yong chose Rizky Ridho, Jay Idzes, and Justin Hubner as starters. These three players will be tasked with shutting down Japan's front line players.
In the front row, the South Korean coach entrusted Ragnar Oratmangoen, Rafael Struick, and Yakob Sayuri. Yakob's entry as a starter was a surprise in this match.
The Indonesia vs Japan match will be led by an Iranian referee, Bonyadifard Mooud. The live broadcast of Indonesia vs Japan can be watched on RCTI. Meanwhile, the live streaming link for Indonesia vs Japan can be watched on Vision plus.
Indonesia vs Japan Player Lineups
Indonesian National Team (3-4-3):
Maarten Paes; Rizky Ridho, Jay Idzes, Justin Hubner: Kevin Diks, Thom Haye, Nathan Tjoe-A-On, Calvin Verdonk; Yakob Sayuri, Rafael Struick, Ragnar Oratmangoen
Japan (3-4-3):
Zion Suzuki; Daiki Hashioka, Kou Itakura, Koki Machida; Hidemasa Morita, Wataru Endo, Takumi Minamino, Kaoru Mitoma; Ritsu Doan, Chef Ogawa, Daichi Kamada