Opportunity To Debut In The Indonesian National Team Vs Vietnam, Jay Idzes: A Long-awaited Moment

Jay Idzes has the opportunity to debut with the Indonesian national team against Vietnam (doc. PSSI).

Jay Idzes is one of 28 names called to fill the Indonesian national team squad ahead of facing Vietnam.

He had the opportunity to make his debut with the Garuda Squad in the second round of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers in the Asian Zone.

Idzes admitted that he couldn't wait to be able to make his debut with the Indonesian national team. You see, the debut moment has long been something he has been waiting for. Moreover, the Venezia defender will have the opportunity to feel the atmosphere of the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium (SUGBK).

"Of course I feel very proud. This (to be part of the Indonesian national team) is a great honor for me and my family," said Jay Idzes on Wednesday, March 13, 2024.

"I'm very excited and can't wait to meet the team. This is something I've been thinking about and talking about for a long time. So, it's very special," he said.

Jay Idzes has officially pocketed an Indonesian passport on December 28, 2023 after taking the oath of allegiance to Indonesian citizens (WNI) at the Regional Office of the Ministry of Law and Human Rights (Kanwil Kemenkumham) DKI Jakarta.

The process of transferring the Idzes federation from KNVB (Netherlands) to PSSI (Indonesia) has also been completed since February 2024. Therefore, Idzes has a great opportunity to debut in the Indonesian national team.

Before appearing in front of supporters against Vietnam, Idzes is scheduled to gather in Jakarta on March 17, 2024 for the training camp (TC).

However, Idzes was evacuated on time because he had to first play the Italian Serie B match against Palermo at Renzo Barbera on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Meanwhile, the Indonesian national team will undergo two 2026 World Cup Qualification matches against Vietnam.

The first party was held at SUGBK on March 21, 2024. Then, the Indonesian national team will visit Vietnam headquarters, My Dinh Stadium on March 26, 2024.