Indonesia national under-23 football team
Indonesian football team
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The Indonesia national under-23 football team (Indonesia: Tim Nasional Sepak Bola Indonesia U-23) is considered to be the feeder team for the Indonesia national football team, represents Indonesia at football in the Olympic Games, Asian Games and SEA Games, as well as any other under-23 international football tournaments including the AFC U-23 Asian Cup. It is controlled by the Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI).
Nickname(s)Garuda Muda
(The Young Garuda)
Merah Putih
(The Red and White)
(The Young Garuda)
Merah Putih
(The Red and White)
AssociationPSSI
(Football Association of Indonesia)
(Football Association of Indonesia)
ConfederationAFC (Asia)
Sub-confederationAFF (Southeast Asia)
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| Nickname(s) | Garuda Muda (The Young Garuda) Merah Putih (The Red and White) | ||
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| Association | PSSI (Football Association of Indonesia) | ||
| Confederation | AFC (Asia) | ||
| Sub-confederation | AFF (Southeast Asia) | ||
| Head coach | John Herdman | ||
| Captain | Ivar Jenner | ||
| Most caps | Witan Sulaeman (39) | ||
| Top scorer | Osvaldo Haay (11) | ||
| FIFA code | IDN | ||
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| First international | |||
 South Korea 5–0 Indonesia  (Masan, South Korea; 24 March 1991)[1] | |||
| Biggest win | |||
Indonesia 9–0 Brunei  (Petaling Jaya, Malaysia; 11 September 2001) Indonesia 9–0 Chinese Taipei  (Surakarta, Indonesia; 9 September 2023) | |||
| Biggest defeat | |||
 South Korea 7–0 Indonesia (Seoul, South Korea; 29 May 1999) | |||
| AFC U-23 Asian Cup | |||
| Appearances | 1 (first in 2024) | ||
| Best result | Fourth place (2024) | ||
| Asian Games | |||
| Appearances | 4 (first in 2006) | ||
| Best result | Round of 16 (2014, 2018, 2022) | ||
| ASEAN U-23 Championship | |||
| Appearances | 3 (first in 2019) | ||
| Best result | Champions (2019) | ||
| SEA Games | |||
| Appearances | 12 (first in 2001) | ||
| Best result | Gold medal (2023) | ||
This team was founded when the Olympic football was changed to an under-23 competition, and is also managed as under-22 team while it doesn't play in major competitions.
Kit
The kits used usually follow the senior team's kits. However, they sometimes used kits with different manufacturers. In 2006 Asian Games, they used Puma kits. For the 2018 Asian Games, 2021 Southeast Asian Games, 2022 Asian Games, and 2023 Southeast Asian Games, they will use Li-Ning kits after the Indonesian Olympic Committee reached full sponsorship agreement with the apparel. Li-Ning will manufacture all clothes used by all Indonesian athletes.[2]
- Only for the 2006 Asian Games
- Only for 2025 SEA Games
Media coverage
Indonesia team for Asian Cup finals tournament and qualifiers are broadcast by MNC Media (qualifiers through 2020 and in 2024 only; finals through 2024) and Emtek (qualifiers in 2022 only).[3][4][5] Friendlies against other national teams are broadcast by various channels and friendlies against national clubs by Emtek.[6][7] The SEA Games matches are aired on TVRI (from 2013), MNC Media (2011; from 2019) and Emtek (2013–2017).[8][9] The Asian Games matches are aired on Emtek (2018) and MNC Media (2022).[10][11] The play-off match for the 2024 Summer Olympics was aired on RCTI.[12]
Results and fixtures
The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.
Win Draw Loss Fixture
2025
| 15 July 2025 ASEAN U-23 Championship | Indonesia | 8–0 | Brunei | Jakarta, Indonesia |
| 20:00 UTC+7 | Report | Stadium: Gelora Bung Karno Attendance: 2,743 Referee: Muhammad Zulfiqar (Singapore) |
| 18 July 2025 ASEAN U-23 Championship | Philippines  | 0–1 | Indonesia | Jakarta, Indonesia |
| 20:00 UTC+7 | Report | Stadium: Gelora Bung Karno Attendance: 8,409 Referee: Mohammed Sami Al-Ismail (Saudi Arabia) |
| 21 July 2025 ASEAN U-23 Championship | Indonesia | 0–0 |  Malaysia | Jakarta, Indonesia |
| 20:00 UTC+7 | Report | Stadium: Gelora Bung Karno Attendance: 27,013 Referee: Koji Takasaki (Japan) |
| 25 July 2025 ASEAN U-23 Championship SF | Indonesia | 1–1 (a.e.t.) (7–6 p) |  Thailand | Jakarta, Indonesia |
| 20:00 UTC+7 |
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Report |
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Stadium: Gelora Bung Karno Attendance: 10,771 Referee: Mohammed Sami Al-Ismail (Saudi Arabia) |
| Penalties | ||||
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| 29 July 2025 ASEAN U-23 Championship F | Vietnam  | 1–0 | Indonesia | Jakarta, Indonesia |
| 20:00 UTC+7 | Report | Stadium: Gelora Bung Karno Attendance: 35,500 Referee: Koji Takasaki (Japan) |
| 3 September 2026 AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualification | Indonesia | 0–0 |  Laos | Sidoarjo, Indonesia |
| 19:30 UTC+7 | Report | Stadium: Gelora Delta Attendance: 5,238 Referee: Mohamed Jafran (Sri Lanka) |
| 6 September 2026 AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualification | Macau  | 0–5 | Indonesia | Sidoarjo, Indonesia |
| 19:30 UTC+7 | Report | Stadium: Gelora Delta Attendance: 6.364 Referee: Sivakorn Pu-udom (Thailand) |
| 9 September 2026 AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualification | South Korea  | 1–0 | Indonesia | Sidoarjo, Indonesia |
| 19:30 UTC+7 | Report | Stadium: Gelora Delta Attendance: 7,126 Referee: Jin Jingyuan (China) |
| 10 October Friendly | Indonesia | 1–2 |  India | Jakarta, Indonesia |
| 20:00 UTC+7 |
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Report |
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Stadium: Madya GBK Referee: Clifford Postanes Daypuyat (Philippines) |
| 13 October Friendly | India | 1–1 | Indonesia | Jakarta, Indonesia |
| 20:00 UTC+7 |
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Report |
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Stadium: Madya GBK Referee: Khin Ouseyha (Cambodia) |
| 15 November Friendly | Indonesia | 0–3 |  Mali | Bogor, Indonesia |
| 20:00 UTC+7 | Report |
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Stadium: Pakansari Referee: Warintorn Sassadee (Thailand) |
| 18 November Friendly | Mali | 2–2 | Indonesia | Bogor, Indonesia |
| 20:00 UTC+7 |
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Report | Stadium: Pakansari Referee: Mohamad Kamil Zakaria (Malaysia) |
| 8 December 2025 SEA Games | Philippines | 1–0 | Indonesia | Chiang Mai, Thailand |
| 18:00 UTC+7 |
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Report | Stadium: 700th Anniversary Stadium Referee: Adel Al-Naqbi (United Arab Emirates) |
| 12 December 2025 SEA Games | Indonesia | 3–1 |  Myanmar | Chiang Mai, Thailand |
| 18:00 UTC+7 | Report |
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Stadium: 700th Anniversary Stadium Referee: Ammar Mahfoodh (Bahrain) |
Coaching staff
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Head coach |  John Herdman |
| Assistant coach |  Steven Vitória |
| Nova Arianto | |
| Head of performance |  César Meylan |
| Head of scouting & data |  Antoni Mickiewicz |
| Video analyst | Dzikry Lazuardi |
| Goalkeeping coach |  Andrej Kostolansky |
| Assistant goalkeeping coach |  Damian Van Rensburg |
| Physical coach | Sofie Imam Faizal |
| Scout | Feri Patriyadi |
| Doctor | Alfan Asyhar |
Players
Current squads
The following 23 players were called up for 2025 SEA Games.[13] On 3 December 2025, Marselino Ferdinan withdrew due to an injury and replaced by Rifqi Ray.[14]
Caps and goals as of 12 December 2025, after the match against Myanmar.
Recent call-ups
The following players have also been called up to the squad within the last 12 months.
| Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club | Latest call-up |
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| GK | Ikram Algiffari | 6 June 2006 | 0 | 0 | Bekasi City |
2025 SEA GamesPRE |
| GK | Erlangga Setyo | 16 April 2003 | 1 | 0 | PSPS Pekanbaru |
v. India, 13 October 2025 |
| GK | Husna Al Malik | 13 June 2003 | 0 | 0 | Persik Kediri |
2025 ASEAN U-23 ChampionshipPRE |
| GK | Sheva Sanggasi | 1 May 2004 | 0 | 0 | Persijap Jepara |
2025 ASEAN U-23 ChampionshipPRE |
| DF | Alfharezzi Buffon | 28 April 2006 | 6 | 0 | Borneo Samarinda |
2025 SEA GamesPRE |
| DF | Mikael Tata | 10 May 2004 | 5 | 0 | Persebaya Surabaya |
2025 SEA GamesPRE |
| DF | Brandon Scheunemann | 9 March 2005 | 4 | 0 | PSPS Pekanbaru |
2025 SEA GamesPRE |
| DF | Dzaky Asraf | 6 February 2003 | 1 | 0 | PSM Makassar |
v. India, 13 October 2025 |
| DF | Ahmad Rusadi | 4 April 2003 | 1 | 0 | Madura United |
v. India, 13 October 2025 |
| DF | Tim Geypens | 21 June 2005 | 0 | 0 |  Emmen |
v. India, 10 October 2025PRE |
| DF | Achmad Maulana | 24 April 2003 | 5 | 0 | Arema |
2025 ASEAN U-23 Championship |
| DF | Rahmat Syawal | 5 November 2005 | 0 | 0 | Bhayangkara Presisi Lampung |
2025 ASEAN U-23 ChampionshipPRE |
| MF | Marselino Ferdinan | 9 September 2004 | 25 | 8 | Trenčín |
2025 SEA GamesINJ |
| MF | Arkhan Fikri | 28 December 2004 | 18 | 2 | Arema |
v. Mali, 15 November 2025INJ |
| MF | Luke Xavier Keet | 28 July 2003 | 0 | 0 |  Ilioupoli |
v. Mali, 15 November 2025PRE |
| MF | Muhammad Mishbah | 6 February 2005 | 0 | 0 | Aguilas–UMak |
v. Mali, 15 November 2025PRE |
| MF | Victor Dethan | 11 July 2004 | 3 | 0 | PSM Makassar |
v. India, 13 October 2025 |
| MF | Dominikus Dion | 14 October 2004 | 4 | 0 | PSS Sleman |
2025 ASEAN U-23 Championship |
| MF | Firman Juliansyah | 7 July 2003 | 1 | 0 | Semen Padang |
2025 ASEAN U-23 Championship |
| FW | Ricky Pratama | 6 May 2003 | 6 | 0 | PSM Makassar |
2025 SEA GamesPRE |
| FW | Wigi Pratama | 29 July 2004 | 2 | 0 | Persik Kediri |
2025 SEA GamesPRE |
| FW | Reycredo Beremanda | 27 January 2004 | 0 | 0 | Aguilas–UMak |
v. Mali, 15 November 2025PRE |
| FW | Arlyansyah Abdulmanan | 20 December 2005 | 1 | 0 | Persija Jakarta |
v. India, 13 October 2025 |
| FW | Adrian Wibowo | 17 January 2006 | 0 | 0 |  Los Angeles FC |
v. India, 10 October 2025PRE |
| FW | Salim Tuharea | 30 November 2004 | 0 | 0 | Arema |
v. South Korea, 9 September 2025 |
| FW | Yardan Yafi | 15 January 2004 | 2 | 0 | Persita Tangerang |
2025 ASEAN U-23 Championship |
| FW | Althaf Indie | 3 January 2003 | 1 | 0 | Persis Solo |
2025 ASEAN U-23 Championship |
| FW | Ahmad Wadil | 9 July 2003 | 0 | 0 | Malut United |
2025 ASEAN U-23 ChampionshipPRE |
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Competitive record
Olympic Games
| Olympic Games record | Qualification | |||||||||||||||
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| Year | Round | Position | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | Squad | GP | W | D | L | GF | GA | |
| 1900–1988 | See Indonesia national team | See Indonesia national team | ||||||||||||||
 1992 | Did not qualify | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 10 | |||||||||
| 1996 |
4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 4 | ||||||||||
 2000 |
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 9 | ||||||||||
| 2004 |
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | ||||||||||
 2008 |
8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 11 | ||||||||||
 2012 |
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | ||||||||||
 2016 |
Via AFC U-23 Asian Cup | |||||||||||||||
 2020 | ||||||||||||||||
 2024 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2028 | To be determined | |||||||||||||||
| 2032 | ||||||||||||||||
| Total | — | 28 | 8 | 3 | 14 | 25 | 43 | |||||||||
AFC U-23 Asian Cup
| AFC U-23 Asian Cup record | Qualification | |||||||||||||||
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| Year | Round | Position | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | Squad | GP | W | D | L | GF | GA | |
 2013 | Did not qualify | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 7 | |||||||||
 2016 |
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2018 |
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2020 |
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | ||||||||||
 2022 |
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | Fourth place | 4th | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 9 | Squad | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | |
 2026 | Did not qualify | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | |||||||||
| 2028 | To be determined | To be determined | ||||||||||||||
| Total | Best: Fourth place | 1/8 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 9 | — | 21 | 10 | 2 | 9 | 41 | 25 | |
Asian Games
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ASEAN U-23 Championship
SEA Games
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Islamic Solidarity Games
Head-to-head record
As of 12 December 2025, after the match against Myanmar.
| Opponent | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Win % |
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| Australia |
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | −1 | 33.33 |
 Bangladesh |
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | +0 | 0.00 |
| Brunei |
5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 1 | +28 | 100.00 |
 Cambodia |
6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 2 | +18 | 100.00 |
| China |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | −2 | 0.00 |
| Chinese Taipei |
6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 6 | +12 | 66.67 |
 Guinea |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | −1 | 0.00 |
 Hong Kong |
6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 4 | +9 | 66.67 |
| Hong Kong U-21 |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | +4 | 100.00 |
| India |
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | −1 | 0.00 |
 Iran |
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | +1 | 50.00 |
 Iraq |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | −1 | 0.00 |
| Japan |
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | −3 | 0.00 |
 Jordan |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | +3 | 100.00 |
 Kyrgyzstan |
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 50.00 |
| Laos |
7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 5 | +9 | 57.14 |
 Lebanon |
4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 9 | −5 | 25.00 |
| Macau |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | +5 | 100.00 |
| Malaysia |
11 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 15 | −8 | 0.00 |
 Maldives |
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | +5 | 66.67 |
| Mali |
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | −3 | 0.00 |
 Mongolia |
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 2 | +8 | 100.00 |
| Myanmar |
11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 16 | 14 | +2 | 36.36 |
 North Korea |
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 5 | +3 | 33.33 |
| Oman |
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | −2 | 50.00 |
 Palestine |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | −1 | 0.00 |
| Philippines |
6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 1 | +14 | 83.33 |
| Qatar |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | −2 | 0.00 |
| Saudi Arabia |
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | −2 | 0.00 |
 Singapore |
5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 2 | +5 | 60.00 |
 Slovenia U-21 |
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | +0 | 0.00 |
| South Korea |
9 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 27 | −22 | 0.00 |
 Sri Lanka |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 100.00 |
| Thailand |
20 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 18 | 42 | −24 | 20.00 |
 Timor-Leste |
5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 1 | +10 | 80.00 |
 Turkmenistan |
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | −1 | 33.33 |
 United Arab Emirates |
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | +1 | 50.00 |
| Uzbekistan |
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | −4 | 0.00 |
| Vietnam |
16 | 4 | 1 | 11 | 7 | 21 | −14 | 25.00 |
| 38 Countries | 160 | 63 | 30 | 67 | 250 | 208 | +42 | 39.38 |
Honours
International
- Islamic Solidarity Games
Silver medal (1): 2013
Continental
- AFC U-23 Asian Cup
- Fourth place (1): 2024
Regional
Exhibition Tournaments
- Aga Khan Cup
- MNC Cup
Champions (1): 2013
- PSSI Anniversary Cup
Third place (1): 2018
- Merlion Cup
- Third place (1): 2019
- 2019 Trofeo HB X Cup
- Champions (1): 2019
