Indra Sjafri Clarifies The Called PSSI Technical Director
JAKARTA - At the release of players to the 2025 Gothia Cup which was held at the Ministry of Youth and Sports, Saturday, July 12, 2025, the Expert Minister for Sports Diaspora and Diplomacy, Ratu Thasha Destria, said that Indra Sjafri served as PSSI Technical Director. The statement received direct clarification from Indra Sjafri.
"I am not PSSI's Technical Director. Currently, I am carrying out my duties as an executor of the PSSI Technical Department, while waiting for PSSI to determine the definitive Technical Director," said Indra in Jakarta, Monday, July 14, 2025.
Indra explained that the process of appointing the PSSI Technical Director is still ongoing and requires in-depth consideration.
He said that this position requires individuals with comprehensive technical capacity and competencies, as well as a comprehensive understanding of the national football ecosystem.
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"The task of the Technical Director is not simple. He must build the foundation of Indonesian football from various aspects, from coaching coaches, developing early childhood players, grassroots, to women's soccer. All of this requires seriousness and accuracy," he said.
On this occasion, Indra also said that currently PSSI has appointed Jordi Cruyff as the technical advisor of the Indonesian national team.
Jordi is expected to be able to provide strategic guidance to the coaching team in order to improve the performance of the Indonesian National Team (Timnas), both at the senior and young levels.
"We at PSSI continue to make strong technical policies. Jordi's existence is part of that commitment."
"The strategic input from him is an important step in the journey of the Indonesian national team in a more competitive direction," said Indra.
Indra added that in addition to preventing public misunderstandings related to the technical structure within PSSI, he also emphasized that he would continue to carry out the mandate as the executor of the tasks he carried out from March 2025 to PSSI found the appropriate technical director figure.