JAKARTA - The captain of the Indonesian national team who is also a Venezia defender, Jay Idzes, recorded history by becoming the first Indonesian player to score a goal in the Italian League. The goal became even more special because it was lodged in the goal of Juventus, one of the elite clubs in Serie A.
He is also optimistic that the Garuda squad will successfully qualify for the 2026 World Cup in the US, Canada and Mexico.
"The question about when we will play in the World Cup is just a matter of time. I'm sure it will bring great happiness to the whole country," Idzes said in an interview on the official Italian League YouTube channel, quoted by ANTARA.
Idzes said that his dream developed gradually along with his career journey. Initially, he only aspired to become a professional player, then stepped into the Dutch League, before finally ambitioning to play in the Italian League.
"As humans, we always want more and more. But for me, if we could bring Indonesia to the World Cup, it would be one of the greatest achievements in my life," said the 24-year-old Indonesian national team player.
In the middle of this season, Idzes made history by becoming the first Indonesian player to score in the Italian League. The goal became even more special because it lodged in the Juventus goal, one of the elite clubs in Serie A.
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"At the start of the season, I became the first Indonesian player to appear in the Italian League, and now I'm also the first to score there. It was a very proud moment, both for me personally and for Indonesia," said Idzes.
He added that his achievements show that Indonesia continues to grow in the world football scene. I want to raise Indonesia's name at the global level. That's why this moment means a lot to me," he continued about the opportunity for the Indonesian national team to advance to the 2026 World Cup.
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