Kevin Diks Joins Indonesia National Team to Face Japan and Saudi

FC Copenhagen player Kevin Diks has officially joined the Indonesian national football team after meeting with PSSI Chairman Erick Thohir. 

FC Copenhagen player Kevin Diks with PSSI Chairman Erick Thohir. Instagram/erickthohir

JAKARTA  - The news was announced by Thohir on social media platform X on Saturday (12/10). "Lunch with FC Copenhagen player who has Indonesian roots, and of course, a handshake. Welcome to the Indonesia National Team, @KevinDiks_," Thohir wrote in his post.

Diks, a 28-year-old defender with Ambonese heritage from his mother's side, responded warmly by posting an emoji of a handshake and the Indonesian flag on his official account. 

His addition is seen as a major boost to Indonesia's defense, which will face Japan and Saudi Arabia in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers, Asia zone, this November.

Kevin Diks' professional career started in Europe in 2014, playing for major clubs like Vitesse, Fiorentina, and Feyenoord. 

Since 2021, he has been a key player for FC Copenhagen, making 17 appearances in the UEFA Champions League, including matches against European giants such as Manchester City and Bayern Munich.

With such experience, Diks is expected to strengthen Indonesia's defense in crucial upcoming matches.