Marukawa called up for Indonesia training camp in Bali
The Dewa United midfielder is among 23 players selected, alongside Mees Hilgers, while his naturalisation process remains pending.
Indonesia coach John Herdman has selected Taisei Marukawa for a national-team training camp in Bali, with the Dewa United midfielder due to arrive on the evening of 9 November. National Team Agency (BTN) chairman Sumardji confirmed the call-up in Jakarta.
Sumardji said Herdman wanted to assess Marukawa’s play and give him an opportunity to develop an understanding with the squad. Mees Hilgers was also called up, with 23 players selected for the camp.
Marukawa has applied for Indonesian citizenship through a route based on five consecutive years of residence in the country. His naturalisation is expected to be completed soon. If it is finalised quickly and he performs well during the Bali camp, he could be considered for Indonesia’s squad at the 2027 Asian Cup.
Following a schedule change by the Asian Football Confederation, the tournament will take place in Saudi Arabia from 7 January to 5 February. Indonesia is holding the training camp despite not playing during the FIFA international window scheduled for 9–17 November 2026.
