The Indonesian Football Association (PSSI) recently hosted its inaugural PSSI Awards ceremony, a momentous event dedicated to celebrating the crème de la crème of Indonesian football. Held in Jakarta on Saturday evening, March 28th, this prestigious gala marked a significant milestone in the federation’s 95-year history, making it the first of its kind.
This historic debut saw a total of 17 accolades presented, spanning diverse categories from the coveted Men’s Player of the Year to the equally prestigious Women’s Player of the Year, recognizing outstanding talent across various facets of the beautiful game.
A standout moment of the evening was the crowning of Indonesia National Team captain, Jay Idzes, as the recipient of the esteemed Men’s Player of the Year award. The formidable defender, who plies his trade with Serie B side Sassuolo, expressed immense gratitude and honor upon receiving this significant recognition.
Reflecting on the occasion, Idzes remarked, “I think it’s truly extraordinary that we are able to do this, and that PSSI took the initiative to make this happen. I feel profoundly honored to receive this award.” His heartfelt words underscore the significance of such recognition within the national football landscape.
Further celebrating individual brilliance, Maarten Paes was distinguished as the Men’s Goalkeeper of the Year. The talented shot-stopper, currently showcasing his skills with Dutch giants Ajax, shared his appreciation for the honor bestowed upon him at the inaugural PSSI Awards.
Paes conveyed his gratitude, stating, “I am very grateful, and I want to congratulate all the other goalkeepers for their incredible hard work this year.” His gracious acknowledgment speaks volumes about the camaraderie and collective talent present in Indonesian football.
The full list of distinguished recipients at the PSSI Awards 2026 includes a diverse array of talents and contributors to Indonesian football:
1. Yance Sayuri/assist of the year
2. Marselino Ferdinan/men’s young player of the year
3. Abdul Mu’ti/ Football development program of the year
4. Maarten Paes/men’s goalkeeper of the year
5. Iris de Rouw/women’s goalkeeper of the year
6. Fuad Qohar/assistant referee of the year
7. PSSI Provinsi Jawa Timur /PSSI Provincial association of the year
8. Setyo Putro Nugroho/Man Behind The Jersey of The Year
9. Thoriq Alkatiri/Referee of The Year
10. Safira Ika Putri/Women’s Player of The Year
11. Emil Audero/Save of The Year
12. Milk Life Soccer/Grassroots Development Program of The Year.
13. Alm. Mas Katon/Supporter of The Year.
14. Claudia Scheunemann/Women’s Young Player of The Year
15. Rizky Ridho/Goal of The Year
16. Tan Liong Houw/Legend of The Year
17. Jay Idzes/Men’s Player of The Year
Summary
The Indonesian Football Association (PSSI) hosted its inaugural PSSI Awards ceremony in Jakarta on March 28th, a historic event marking the first of its kind in the federation’s 95-year history. This prestigious gala celebrated excellence in Indonesian football, presenting a total of 17 accolades across diverse categories.
Jay Idzes, captain of the Indonesia National Team, was crowned Men’s Player of the Year, expressing immense gratitude for the recognition. Maarten Paes also received significant honors as Men’s Goalkeeper of the Year, while other notable recipients included Marselino Ferdinan for Men’s Young Player and Safira Ika Putri for Women’s Player.