Duo Persija Defenders Ridho & Jordi Called to National Team
Persija Defenders Ridho and Amat Called Up for Indonesian National Team Trials
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Key Players Prepare for International Duty
Jakarta Persija’s defensive duo, Rizky Ridho and Jordi Amat, have been selected for the Indonesian national team squad. The call-up comes as the team prepares for a series of trial matches next month, signaling a crucial period of preparation for the upcoming 2026 world Cup qualifiers.
Persija Jakarta officially announced the players’ inclusion on their social media channels,stating,”Two Persija players,Rizky Ridho and Jordi Amat will join the Indonesian national team squad too prepare ahead of the trial match against Kuwait and Lebanon,1-9 September 2025. Give the best for Indonesia, Tiger!”
Trial Matches as Preparation for World Cup qualifiers
The Indonesian national team, under the guidance of Patrick Kluivert, will face Kuwait on September 5th and Lebanon on September 9th at Gelora Bung Tomo in Surabaya.These matches are strategically scheduled as part of the team’s build-up to the crucial fourth round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, where they will compete against Saudi Arabia and iraq for a coveted spot in the tournament.
Both Ridho and Amat are familiar faces in the national team setup, having been consistent contributors as the tenure of former coach Shin Tae-yong. their experience and partnership will be vital as Indonesia aims to navigate the challenging qualifying path.
Other Players Receiving National Team Calls
Persija isn’t the only club contributing players to the national team. Persib Bandung has also announced the inclusion of two of their players: Marc Klok, returning to the squad, and Beckham Putra, who has once again earned the coach’s trust.
While the PSSI (Football Association of Indonesia) has yet to release the complete squad list, these initial announcements from clubs indicate the core group of players preparing for the upcoming challenges.