Coach Timur Kapadze is ready to lead the Indonesian national team.

Coach Timur Kapadze has confirmed he is ready to lead the Indonesian national team after leaving Uzbekistan when his contract expires in November. According to Zamin, the Indonesian Football Federation (PSSI) is particularly interested in the 44-year-old coach, as the head coach position remains vacant after Patrick Kluivert's departure.

Speaking directly: ready, currently free.

"I am ready to coach the Indonesian national team. I am currently a free agent and waiting for suitable offers," Kapadze shared in an interview with Uzbek news agency UZA.

After his official contract expired in early November, he added: "I could have stayed with the national team, but I wanted to broaden my experience and learn more in a different football environment."

Profile and achievements: from U23 to a ticket to the 2026 World Cup.

Kapadze began his career with the Uzbekistan U23 team in 2021, building a disciplined and effective young squad. In 2025, he was appointed head coach of the national team and quickly made his mark by leading Uzbekistan to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. This is considered a landmark moment in the history of Uzbekistan's football.

Fabio Cannavaro will be appointed as his replacement in October 2025. Kapadze will remain in his role as transitional assistant until early November before officially leaving the national team.

Indonesian context: Head coach position vacant, PSSI screens applications.

The position of head coach of the Indonesian national team remains vacant after Patrick Kluivert's departure. According to Zamin, Kapadze is a name that PSSI is particularly interested in and is considered one of the potential options for the national team's medium-term plan.

Coaching style: tactical discipline, youth player development.

According to experts cited in the report, Kapadze pursues a modern coaching style, emphasizing tactical discipline and the development of young players. This is the foundation for his success at all levels of the Uzbekistan national team, from the U23 to the senior national team.

Relevance and potential impact

Kapadze's public expression of willingness to take on an opportunity in Southeast Asia shows he is serious about the offer from Indonesia. If both sides reach an agreement, this would be a noteworthy signing, promising to bring a fresh impetus to the Indonesian national team as they head towards upcoming major tournaments.

The decision-making process is still ongoing.

PSSI is currently reviewing numerous applications before making a final decision. Until an official announcement is made, the future of Indonesia's head coach position remains open, with Kapadze being a prominent candidate thanks to his proven abilities in Uzbekistan.