Indonesia names 23 players for 2027 U-17 Asian Cup qualifiers
Indonesia will open against the Philippines in Yangon on 11 November and must finish top of Group A to reach the finals.
PSSI announced Indonesia’s 23-player squad on 9 November for the 2027 U-17 Asian Cup qualifying competition in Yangon, Myanmar. David Nascimento selected the players to contest the single qualification place available from Group A.
Afghanistan, the Philippines, Cambodia and Myanmar are Indonesia’s group opponents. Only the group winner will advance to the finals. Indonesia’s opening fixture is scheduled for the afternoon of 11 November at Thuwunna Stadium against the Philippines.
Before the qualifying campaign, Indonesia played Malaysia in four warm-up matches, recording three wins and a draw. The Indonesian side scored eight goals and conceded two across those games.
Nascimento’s selection includes three goalkeepers: Abdillah Ishak, Sendi Juliansyah and Syahdan Caesar El Fadhli. The squad by position is:
- Goalkeepers: Abdillah Ishak, Sendi Juliansyah, Syahdan Caesar El Fadhli.
- Defenders: Allekay Kaisar Ramadhan, Faiz Hikmal Kurniawan, I Gede Kayana Artha Wiguna, Muhamad Faiz Fathurahman, Pradipta Arya Zidano, Ramadhan Putra Negara, Rasya Azfar Keandra.
- Midfielders: Edsel Henrian Fatih, Haikal Kamil Ramadhan, I Dewa Gede Majesta Sandhya, Melki Alvando Caussy Yatipai, I Kadek Dwi Sedana Putra, Stenly Meyanu, Valdo Putra Pratama.
- Forwards: Chico Jericho Yarangga, Dhamar Try Kusuma, Dolvi Theofilus Solossa, Dzaky Muhammad Azfar, Ichiro Akbar Al Buchori, Yance Glen Imbiri.
