Kans Nathan Tjoe-A-On Becomes A Naturalized Player Of The Indonesian National Team: Already Introduced To President Jokowi

Swansea City defender Nathan Tjoa-A-On. (Photo: Instagram/@nathantjoeaon)

JAKARTA - Swansea player, Nathan Tjoe-A-On, is widely rumored to be a new naturalized player for the Indonesian national team. This news is getting stronger because the player was also present to watch the match between the Indonesian national team and Brunei Darussalam in the 2026 World Cup Qualification in the Asian Zone, Thursday, October 12, at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium, Jakarta.

On that occasion, Nathan was not even awkward to show his closeness to high-ranking officials in the country. He even appeared to be in the VIP stands and was seen watching together with President Joko Widodo and PSSI General Chair Erick Thohir.

Responding to rumors about Nathan's naturalization, Erick Thohir did not deny it. He said it was possible that there was a naturalization process for the player.

The former owner of Inter Milan said Nathan came with his father and had been introduced to President Jokowi.

"He is serious, otherwise he will not come with his father. Otherwise, he will not be recognized by the President," said Erick Thohir when giving a statement after the match at SUGBK on Thursday night WIB.

Erick Thohir explained that Nathan would be a useful player for the Indonesian national team. The reason is, Nathan is able to play in various positions, such as a left back or a midfielder.

"Yes, there was a plan for Nathan to play in Swansea, he was 21 years old, he could play at the left back, and in the middle," said the SOE Minister. "Hopefully he (Nathan) wants to be Red and White."

Previously, the Indonesian national team coach, Shin Tae-yong, openly expressed his interest in attracting the player. Even so, Shin Tae-yong did not know the extent of the assessment between PSSI and Nathan Tjoe-A-On.