YOGYAKARTA - Ole Romeny's name has recently been in the spotlight among fans of Indonesian football. This Dutch football player is widely reported to be joining as a naturalized player to strengthen the Indonesian national team.

The news got stronger after the chairman of PSSI, Erick Thohir, uploaded a photo with Ole Romeny on social media. Ole was even seen watching the Indonesian national team match against Japan in the 2026 Asian Zone World Cup Qualification Third Round match at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta, on Friday, November 15, 2024.

It is hoped that Ole Romeny's presence can increase the strength of the Indonesian national team who are struggling to secure a place in the World Cup. Players with versatile abilities have the main position as attackers, but also good at playing on the wing.

Ole ter Haar Romeny, better known as Ole Romeny, was born in Nijmegen, Netherlands, on June 20, 2000. He has Indonesian lineage from his mother, where his grandmother comes from Medan, North Sumatra. With a height of 1.85 meters, Ole's physique and posture makes him ideal for an attacking position.

Club Career Travel

Ole Romeny's football journey began at the junior level with DVOL Youth, a local club in the Netherlands. In 2011, he joined NEC academy Nijmegen Youth. His prominent talent led him to be promoted to NEC Nijmegen's first team in the 2017/2018 season. At this club, Ole performed 77 times with a record of 12 goals and eight assists, as reported by Transfermarkt.

Ole Romeny's career continued to grow when he was loaned to Willem II in the 2020/2021 season. After a loan period, he decided to leave NEC Nijmegen and join FC Emmen in January 2022. Together with Emmen, he made 51 appearances with 14 goals and five assists, which made his name increasingly known in the Dutch football scene.

In 2023, Ole Romeny signed a contract with FC Utrecht. Since joining, he has appeared in 29 games and contributed three goals to the club. The experience and sharpness in attack made Ole an attractive prospect to strengthen the Indonesian national team.

International Career

In addition to achieving at club level, Ole Romeny also has international experience with the Dutch National Team. He made his U-15 debut in 2015 and gradually moved up to the U-18 and U-19 teams in 2018, and U-20 in 2019. The experience of playing at various levels of age provides valuable provisions in understanding the dynamics of international football.

With a promising profile, Ole Romeny's potential as a naturalized player is expected to have a positive impact on the Indonesian national team. Support from a strong attack line will be an important asset to navigate the big challenges in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers.

That's Ole Romeny's warm profile being discussed as a candidate for Indonesian naturalization. The combination of experience, technical ability, and Indonesian descent made it an ideal choice to strengthen the national team. We are waiting for his big contribution to the gridiron!

Did you know that the chairman of PSSI made sure Ole Romeny could defend the Indonesian national team in March?

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