Patrick Kluivert is unlikely to experience much culture shock when he starts his time as head coach of Indonesia. The majority of players on the men’s national team were born or raised in the Netherlands,

Indonesia announced on Wednesday the appointment of former Netherlands forward Patrick Kluivert as their new men's national team coach, a move to bolster their bid to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.

Kluivert, who won the Champions League with Ajax and played in the Premier League for Newcastle, has signed a two-year contract with the option for an

Yong, Netherlands legend Patrick Kluivert has been announced as the new coach of Indonesia. PSSI, Indonesian football's governing body, confirmed the appointment on Wednesday afternoon, with Kluivert signing an initial two-year contract -- through to 2027 -- that has an extension option.

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia has dismissed Shin Tae-yong as head coach of its national team, the country’s federation announced on Monday.

The former Barcelona and Netherlands striker has signed contract until 2027 with an option for an extension, football association says.

The Indonesian football team is composed of a majority of players who were born or raised in the Netherlands, Kluivert’s home country.

Patrick Kluivert has been named the new head coach of Indonesia on a two-year contract. The former Barcelona and Netherlands forward replaces Shin Tae-yong, and will aim to guide the Pasukan Garuda to only their second World Cup finals.

Jakarta: Netherlands and Barcelona legend Patrick Kluivert was named Indonesia coach on Wednesday, with all hopes on him taking the Southeast Asian nation to their first World Cup since independence.

He has signed a two-year contract from 2025 to 2027 with an option for an extension as the South-east Asians aim for the World Cup. Read more at straitstimes.com.