Shin Tae-yong will be stronger, 'MLS All-Star'GK Inni naturalized 'Done'
Aug 19, 2024
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The Indonesian Football Association officially announced on the 18th (Korea time) 'Goalkeeper Martin Paes has confirmed his entry into the Indonesian national team' Indonesia has recently strengthened its national team's power through active naturalization activities. Justin Hoobner, who currently plays for Cerezo Osaka as a Wolverhampton player, and Raphael Strwick, a striker from Dunn Haach, have shown their power by catching South Korea at the U-23 Asian Cup. Indonesia, which has already naturalized 12 players, has searched for additional players and is slowly coming to fruition. Paes is the main character.
Paes is currently considered one of the best goalkeepers in Major League Soccer in the United States. Paes, a member of the FC Dallas, was selected as an MLS All-Star in 2024. Paes, a native of NEC Neymehen Youth, played for Wirrecht and was also named in the Netherlands U-19, U-20 and U-21 teams. Indonesia discovered that his grandmother was of Indonesian nationality and pushed for his naturalization.
In fact, Paes' naturalization process was completed in April, but he was hampered by the fact that he played for the Dutch U-21 team in the past. There is no problem changing nationality even if he plays for the national team until the age of 21, but Paes once played for the Netherlands under-21 team at the age of 22. The Indonesian Football Association protested at the time that it was a special situation caused by COVID-19, and FIFA accepted it and confirmed its naturalization.
Erik Tohir, president of the Indonesian Football Association, said "We believe Pazs will have a positive impact on the national team. He will help bring better results to the national team. This decision demonstrates the Indonesian Football Association's efforts to find the best talent to create the future of Indonesian football."
vanbasten@sportschosun.com
