Jordi Cruyff has joined Indonesia’s national football team as a technical adviser, linking up with fellow Dutchman Patrick Kluivert as the country intensifies its bid for a first-ever World Cup appearance.
The former Barcelona sporting director and player, and son of football legend Johan Cruyff, was appointed by the Indonesian FA (PSSI) to help guide the team through the crucial stages of World Cup qualification.
Indonesia hired Kluivert as head coach in January and has been actively recruiting Dutch-born players as part of its ambitious strategy to secure a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America.
The 51-year-old Cruyff, who has coaching experience with Maccabi Tel Aviv in Israel and Shenzhen FC in China, was recommended for the role by Kluivert.
“His experience as a player and a coach will be crucial to building the future of Indonesian football,” said PSSI chairman Erick Thohir.
Cruyff expressed his enthusiasm for the project: “I’m very excited. I can’t wait to share my experience and knowledge to improve the level of Indonesian football.”
Indonesia currently sits third in its qualifying group with one win and three draws from six matches. The top two teams will qualify directly for the World Cup, while the third and fourth-placed teams enter another qualification round.
Next up is a crucial away match against Australia in March, followed by a decisive home fixture against Bahrain. Australia, currently second in Group C, is just one point ahead of Indonesia, making the upcoming matches vital to the country’s World Cup dream.
