JAKARTA – The excitement is palpable as the Indonesian U-17 National Team prepares for the prestigious 2026 AFF U-17 Championship, an event set to electrify football fans starting mid-April. This highly anticipated tournament offers a significant platform for the nation’s rising football stars to showcase their talent on the regional stage.
According to an official announcement made via the @timnasindonesia Instagram account on Tuesday, head coach Kurniawan Dwi Yulianto has meticulously selected a formidable 26-player roster. This carefully chosen squad is now poised to represent Indonesia and compete for glory in the upcoming AFF U-17 Championship 2026.
The Indonesian U-17 squad will be fortified with a strong defensive foundation, featuring three capable goalkeepers: Syahdan Caesar, Noah Leo Duvert, and Abdillah Ishak. Their presence ensures a solid last line of defense for the team.
The defensive line-up boasts nine promising talents, forming a robust backline crucial for the Garuda Muda. These players include Pandu Aryo, Putu Ekayana, Farik Rizqi, Shoyyo Himawan, Zidane Raditya, Farrel Luckyta, Made Arbi, Handri Dimas, and Peres Akwila. Their collective strength will be vital in containing opposing attacks.
In the heart of the midfield, seven dynamic players have been called upon to orchestrate play and control the tempo for Timnas U-17 Indonesia. This creative group comprises Fardan Farras, Girly Andrade, Keanu Senjaya, Miraj Rizky, Chico Jericho, Al Faruqi Rangkayo, and Alfredo Naraya. Their vision and work rate will be key to linking defense with attack.
Upfront, the attacking force consists of seven potent forwards, entrusted with the crucial task of delivering goals. These include I Komang Semadi, Dava Yunna, Ridho, Sean Rahman Castot, Fardan Ary, Ichiro Akbar, and Mierza Firjatullah. Their collective prowess will be instrumental in breaching opposition defenses.
The draw for the 2026 AFF U-17 Championship has placed Indonesia in a challenging Group A, where they will face off against strong regional rivals Vietnam, Malaysia, and Timor Leste. This promises an exciting series of matches right from the outset of the tournament.
Indonesia enters the competition with a strong legacy, aiming to reclaim the championship title after previously winning the tournament in 2018 and 2022. Both of these triumphs occurred when Indonesia proudly hosted the event, underscoring their historical dominance in the age-group competition.
The Garuda Muda squad faces a demanding schedule in Group A, kicking off their campaign against Timor Leste on April 13th. They will then proceed to take on fierce rivals Malaysia on April 16th, before concluding their group stage fixtures with a highly anticipated match against Vietnam on April 19th.
Here is the complete roster for the Indonesian U-17 National Team heading to the tournament:
Goalkeepers: Syahdan Caesar, Noah Leo Duvert, Abdillah Ishak
Defenders: Pandu Aryo, Putu Ekayana, Farik Rizqi, Shoyyo Himawan, Zidane Raditya, Farrel Luckyta, Made Arbi, Handri Dimas, Peres Akwila
Midfielders: Fardan Farras, Girly Andrade, Keanu Senjaya, Miraj Rizky, Chico Jericho, Al Faruqi Rangkayo, Alfredo Naraya
Forwards: I Komang Semadi, Dava Yunna, Ridho Sean Rahman Castor, Fardan Ary Ichiro Akbar, Mierza Firjatullah
The AFF U-17 2026 schedule for Timnas U-17 Indonesia is as follows:
April 13th:
Indonesia vs Timor Leste (19:30 WIB)
April 16th:
Indonesia vs Malaysia (19:30 WIB)
April 19th:
Indonesia vs Vietnam (19:30 WIB)
(antara/jpnn)
Summary
The Indonesian U-17 National Team is set to compete in the 2026 AFF U-17 Championship, an event scheduled to begin in mid-April. Head coach Kurniawan Dwi Yulianto has meticulously selected a 26-player squad to represent Indonesia in this prestigious regional tournament. The team has been placed in challenging Group A, where they will face strong rivals Vietnam, Malaysia, and Timor Leste. Indonesia aims to reclaim the championship title, having previously secured victories in 2018 and 2022.
The Garuda Muda will kick off their campaign against Timor Leste on April 13th. They are then scheduled to play Malaysia on April 16th, followed by a highly anticipated match against Vietnam on April 19th. All group stage matches for Timnas U-17 Indonesia are slated for 19:30 WIB.