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AFC Asian Cup
The 26-year-old centre-back polished his skills in Italy, and his experience at the highest level of the European game will be an important asset as the Southeast Asian side look to make their mark at the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™.
Factfile
Age: 26
Caps: 18
Goals: 1
Club: U.S. Sassuolo Calcio (ITA)
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Born in Mierlo, the Netherlands, Idzes began his footballing journey in the Dutch youth system, developing his game at PSV Eindhoven in 2009 before progressing through the ranks at FC Eindhoven from 2016.
In 2018, he made his senior debut with Eindhoven in the second division, gaining valuable experience before moving two years later to Go Ahead Eagles. With 93 appearances and three goals in three seasons, Idzes established himself as a regular starter and an increasingly important figure in the defensive line.
Idzes’ performances attracted interest, and he moved to Italy in 2023 to join second-tier side Venezia FC. He quickly became a vital member of their defence, helping the club earn promotion to Serie A at the end of the season.
Trivia
Among teams to have reached the Round of 16,
Indonesia and Oman are the only sides yet to score
in an AFC Asian Cup knockout match.
His call-up in August 2024 against Fiorentina made him the first Indonesian to compete in the Italian top-flight. In December, Idzes netted against Juventus to become the first Southeast Asian player to find the net in Serie A history.
In August 2025, Idzes took another important step by joining newly-promoted Sassuolo and since debuting against Cremonese, has made 37 appearances for his club.
Eligible to represent Indonesia through his ancestry, he completed the naturalisation process in 2023 and made his first international showing against Vietnam in March 2024 at the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26.
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Idzes made an immediate impression. After helping Indonesia secure a 1-0 victory, he struck his first goal five days later in a 3-0 return-leg away win against the same opponents.
The Garuda captain is expected to play a central role at Saudi Arabia 2027™ as his side prepare to go beyond their best showing, the Round of 16 in Qatar 2023. With his European experience, ability and growing influence, the player nicknamed ‘Bang Jay’ (brother Jay) will be among those Indonesia can count on to soar to greater heights at Asia's premier national team competition.
