JAKARTA - PSSI General Chairperson (Ketum), Erick Thohir, explained the reason why the federation appointed Alexander Zwiers as the new PSSI Technical Director (Dirtek). Experience is one of the reasons for his appointment.
In addition, Erick Thohir admitted that the commitment of the former Director of Technology of the Jordan Football Association to build Indonesian football was a strong reason.
"Again, we are choosing the Technical Director, there are three things that we value. First, track record, the second is commitment, and the third is philosophy."
"So, if you look at the track record, the experience cannot be doubted. Have experience not only in Europe, but also in Asia," said Erick Thohir at the Mulia Hotel, Jakarta, quoted Tuesday, August 26, 2025.
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During his tenure as PSSI Director of Technology, Erick ensured that Zwiers from the Netherlands would settle in Indonesia. To optimize performance, Erick said that Zwiers would implement the philosophy that had been undertaken.
"Then the commitment, where we see Alex in this collaboration is four years and Alex really lives here. Together we will build a comprehensive football ecosystem."
"Then the last one that is no less important is the philosophy. Earlier, one of them, in several interviews, was that building football must be with a system. Not individual work, so togetherness," said Erick.
Zwiers does have extensive experience as a coach and Technical Director in various countries. He has had a career in coaching in the Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, Kazakhstan, China, the United Arab Emirates, and Jordan.
The man from the Netherlands started his career as a coach at SC Cambuur and Groningen. Zwears then continued his work behind the scenes, such as youth team coaches at the Qatar Football Association, Al Ahli Jeddah, and Al Gharaafa.
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