Indonesian midfielder breaks Southeast Asian transfer record

Indonesian center-back Jay Idzes has just set a record as the player with the highest transfer value in Southeast Asian football history.

Jay Idzes was officially recruited by Sassuolo for 9.3 million USD - Photo: Sassuolo

Indonesia's Jay Idzes has officially broken the Southeast Asian football transfer record, after completing a move from Venezia to Serie A side Sassuolo for a record fee.

According to reputable Italian sports journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, Sassuolo spent about 9.3 million USD (equivalent to 244 billion VND) to get the signature of this 25-year-old defender. The contract is valid until June 2029.

The deal is part of a double deal worth a total of €11-12 million, which also sees Sassuolo bring in Idzes' Venezia teammate Fali Cande.

The $9.3 million fee for Jay Idzes has officially made him the most expensive player in Southeast Asian football history. The previous record belonged to Thai star Chanathip Songkrasin when he moved to Kawasaki Frontale (Japan) in 2022 for about $3.8 million.

Jay Idzes (number 4) once brought sadness to the Vietnamese team in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers - Photo: AFP

This transfer marks a huge step forward in Idzes' career. He will continue to play in Serie A, one of Europe's top leagues.

Last season, he was a key figure for Venezia, making 35 appearances in Serie A. Although the team failed to stay in the league, his individual performances attracted the attention of many teams, including Torino, before Sassuolo won the race for his signature.

Jay Idzes, born in 2000 in the Netherlands and of Indonesian descent, came through the youth system at PSV Eindhoven before playing professionally for Go Ahead Eagles and then Venezia.

Since making his debut for the Indonesian national team in March 2024, he has quickly become a mainstay and has been trusted with the captain's armband.

THANH DINH

Source: https://tuoitre.vn/trung-ve-indonesia-pha-ky-luc-chuyen-nhuong-dong-nam-a-20250810114650048.htm