The Reason Jay Idzes Chooses Indonesia: Fresh Wind For The Indonesian Football National Team!

The reason Jay Idzes Chooses Indonesia (Instagram @jayidzes)

YeGYSKARTA -Bek Venezia FC from the Netherlands, Jay Idzes took a surprising step by meeting the chairman of PSSI, Erick Thohir on Wednesday (6/9/2023). Curious why Jay Idzes chose Indonesia?

Initially, Erick Thohir only showed the back of the players who would be naturalized. Then in conclusion, Erick opened Jay Idzes' identity with a photo visible from the front.

"Today I announce that we will process the player from the Venezia Jay Idzes club to strengthen the Red and White at the international event for Garuda Globally," said Erick through his written explanation, Wednesday (6/09/2023).

"Idzes is still 23 years old. His career is heading to the top. So this player is a very potential player and God willing, he will increase the strength of our national team," he added.

Jay Idzes' citizenship transfer process was first leaked by one of the Dutch media, Abeerden Live 3 months ago.

At that time, Aberdeen Live predicted Jay Idzes would switch citizenship and defend the Indonesian national team for the 2023 Asian Cup.

"Bek Go Ahead Eagle is reportedly going to switch national teams at the international level," wrote Aberdeen Live.

"The defender is reportedly among the 3 players currently playing in the Netherlands who are considered to be called up by the Indonesian national team."

"If Idzes decides to defend the Indonesian national team, he will play in the 2023 Asian Cup which will take place in January 2024," he added.

The Dutch media prediction has begun to be proven, Jay Idzes is currently starting the administrative process for naturalization in September 2023.

According to a release received by BolaSport, Jay Idzes was also targeted by the Dutch national team. But he chose the opportunity with the Indonesian national team which allowed him to regularly play at the state level.

Jay Idzes is a player as high as 190 centimeters 23 years old from the Netherlands. He is said to have Indonesian descendants from his grandparents who came from Jakarta.

Jay Idzes started his career at the PSV Eindhoven academy. After that, he took turns defending PSV Youth, VVV Youth and Eindhoven Youth.

Until the 2020 season, he moved to Go Ahead Eagles. Last season, Idzes played 32 times at the Go Ahead Eagles with 1 successfully at Eredivise. They finished in 11th place in the final standings.

In the 2023-2024 season, Idzes' glory caught the attention of Serie B club Venezia to recruit him. Currently he has collected 4 appearances in Serie B this season.

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