Indonesia Approves Naturalization of Five Dutch-Born Footballers

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August 26, 2025 | 09:33 pm

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Chairperson of the Indonesian Football Association (PSSI), Erick Thohir, announced that the House of Representatives (DPR) Commissions XIII and X have approved the naturalization process for two male footballers, Mauro Zijlstra and Miliano Jonathans, to strengthen Indonesia’s men’s national team.

The approval was granted on Tuesday, August 26, 2025.

Alongside them, three female players, Isabel Corian Kopp, Isabelle Nottet, and Pauline Jeanette van de Pol, also received approval for Indonesian citizenship.

Once the legal and administrative procedures are completed, all five athletes will be eligible to represent the Indonesian men’s and women’s national teams in upcoming regional and international competitions.

Erick said the addition of these players reflects PSSI’s commitment to boosting Indonesia’s football achievements on the global stage.

“We at PSSI continue to uphold our commitment by working hard to realize our big dream: Garuda going global,” Erick said in a post on his Instagram account @erickthohir.

He also thanked President Prabowo Subianto for his commitment to advancing Indonesian football, as well as the support from the Ministry of Youth and Sports, the Ministry of Law and Human Rights, and DPR leaders and members who backed the move.

The five players will be prepared for both youth and senior-level competitions in Southeast Asia, Asia, and beyond.

Here are the profiles of the five football players set for naturalization, as quoted from Antara:

1. Isabel Corian Kopp

Place and date of birth: Amsterdam, the Netherlands, February 19, 2002 (23 years old)

Country of origin: Netherlands

Original club: Telstar Vrouwen (Netherlands Women's Level 1)

Position: Left wingback

Heritage: Her father was born in Mojokerto.

2. Pauline Jeannette van de Pol

Place and date of birth: Haarlem, the Netherlands, March 12, 2003 (22 years old)

Country of origin: Netherlands

Original club: Telstar Vrouwen (Netherlands Women's Level 1)

Position: Right wingback

Heritage: Her grandfather was born in Madiun and her grandmother on her mother's side was born in Batavia.

3. Isabelle Nottet

Place and date of birth: Amstelveen, the Netherlands, March 6, 2003 (22 years old)

Country of origin: Netherlands

Original club: Telstar Vrouwen (Netherlands Women's Level 1)

Position: Winger

Heritage: Her grandfather through her mother was born in Bandung.

4. Miliano Jonathans

Place and date of birth: Arnhem, the Netherlands, April 5, 2004 (21 years old)

Country of origin: Netherlands

Original club: FC Utrecht (Netherlands Level 1)

Position: Winger

Heritage: His grandfather through his father was born in Depok.

5. Mauro Nils Zijlstra

Place and date of birth: Zaanstad, the Netherlands, November 9, 2004 (20 years old)

Country of origin: Netherlands

Original club: FC Volendam (Netherlands Level 1)

Position: Central forward

Heritage: His grandmother through his father was born in Bandung.

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