Revealed the number 1 candidate to lead Indonesia: Impressive resume, 3 teams at the same time

"The position of coach of the Indonesian national team is being considered. In addition, we are also talking with clubs in Türkiye and China," coach Kapadze revealed in a recent interview.

According to Bola.com, PSSI will compete fiercely to have the services of coach Kapadze. Previously, the Indonesian sports newspaper outlined 4 reasons why the Indonesian team must have the services of Kapadze.

Firstly, Coach Kapadze has an impressive level of expertise in raising the level of Uzbekistan football. Under the guidance of Coach Kapadze since January 2025, the Uzbekistan team has made great progress and gone straight to the achievement of winning a ticket to the 2026 World Cup.

In addition, the next important reason why PSSI had to appoint coach Kapadze, according to Bola.com, is his vision. Before leading the Uzbekistan team, Kapadze had impressed when leading the U23 Uzbekistan team, helping the team win the silver medal in men's football at the 19th ASIAD.

Coach Kapadze will meet all the criteria PSSI needs in a new coach. He is a captain with deep understanding of Asian football, has comprehensive working experience from youth level to the national team and has been through high-level campaigns such as World Cup qualifiers.

After the failure in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, PSSI aims for a long-term goal for the team, which is a ticket to the 2030 World Cup. Coach Kapadze wrote history when he and Uzbekistan participated in the World Cup finals for the first time. That is also the ambition PSSI wants to send to the new coach.

In recent weeks, discussions about the coaching position of the Indonesian national team have revolved around Kapadze. Mr. Sumardji, Chairman of the National Team Agency, admitted that PSSI is particularly interested in Kapadze for the position of "captain".

PSSI President Erick Thohir said that PSSI will shortlist 5 coaches. The head of PSSI affirmed that after the failure with Patrick Kluivert, the selection process for coaches will be strict, outlining many specific criteria to meet the long-term goals of the Indonesian team.

Coach Shin Tae-yong is one of the names mentioned by Indonesian fans. However, President Thohir declared that Coach Shin is in the past.

Source: https://tienphong.vn/lo-dien-ung-vien-so-1-dan-dat-indonesia-ly-lich-khung-duoc-3-doi-bong-trai-tham-cung-luc-post1796038.tpo