Kevin Diks Will Be The New Strength Of The Indonesian National Team

Kevin Diks met PSSI Chairman Erick Thohir (Instagram/@erickthohir).

JAKARTA - It seems that Kevin Diks' naturalization will soon be realized. Erick Thohir in his latest upload on Saturday, October 12, 2024, welcomed the arrival of the 28-year-old player.

"Earday afternoon with FC Copenhagen players who have Indonesian descent, don't forget to shake hands. Welcome to the Indonesian national team, Kevin Diks," wrote Erick Thohir on his personal Instagram.

If it is true that Kevin Diks will be the next naturalized player, the Indonesian national team will clearly get additional strength.

You see, it was categorized as a grade A player who was poor across a number of top European clubs.

He started his professional career at Vitesse (Eredivision), Fiorentina (Serie A), Feyennoord, Empoli, until most recently was Copenhagen.

This season, Diks has packed a total of 18 games with Copenhagen in all competitions.

The player who plays as a centre-back has played full once at the UEFA Conference League.

Kevin Diks' arrival is expected to strengthen the Garuda Squad's defense. If the naturalization is accelerated this October, he can strengthen the Indonesian national team to appear in the 2026 World Cup Qualification in November 2024.

Currently, the Indonesian national team is struggling in Group C of the Third Round of the 2026 World Cup Qualification.

There have been three matches and Shin Tae-yong's troops have earned three points. Nearby, the Indonesian national team will face China on October 15, 2024.

After that, two other 2026 World Cup Qualification matches this year will be held in November and resume next year.