JAKARTA - The Head of the Indonesian National Team Talent Guide (Timnas), Simon Tahasata, admitted that he had no problem with the height of a footballer. He then explained the criteria in targeting the ideal player to be part of the Garuda Squad.
Since being officially recruited by PSSI on May 22, 2025, Simon has been tasked with finding the best talents for the Garuda Squad, not only in the country, but also abroad.
Regarding his duties, Simon Tahamata revealed the criteria for players who deserve to fill the Red and White Team.
"I want to choose a player who can use both legs (as well as good), the technical ability is very good, the mentality of the winner," Simon Tahumata was quoted as saying by Antara on Tuesday, June 3, 2025.
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Simon, who has experience in coaching the Ajax Amsterdam youth team, admitted that he had no problem with the height of a player's body. Moreover, according to him, the majority of players in Indonesia are not as high as players in Europe.
However, he confidently said that players with high average Indonesians could still become great players.
For example, he shared his personal experience when he was able to compete with European players while wearing Ajax and the Dutch National Team.
"I'm small, but after playing with high-level people, I have to use other methods, I have to be smart," said Simon Tahamata.
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