Coach Timur Kapadze is ready to lead the Indonesian team
Coach Timur Kapadze, who led Uzbekistan to the 2026 World Cup, confirmed his readiness to lead Indonesia after his contract expires; according to Zamin, PSSI is particularly interested.
Coach Timur Kapadze has confirmed that he is ready to lead the Indonesian national team after leaving the Uzbekistan national team when his contract ends in November. According to Zamin, the Indonesian Football Association (PSSI) is particularly interested in the 44-year-old coach, in the context that the head coach position is still vacant after parting ways with Patrick Kluivert.
Direct speech: ready, free
“I am ready to lead the Indonesian team. I am free now and waiting for suitable offers,” Kapadze said in an interview with Uzbekistan’s UZA news agency.
After his contract officially expired in early November, he added: “I could have stayed with the national team, but I want to broaden my experience and learn more in another football environment.”
Profile and mark: from U23 to 2026 World Cup ticket
Kapadze started with the Uzbekistan U23 team in 2021, building a young, disciplined and effective team. In 2025, he was appointed head coach of the national team and quickly made his mark by leading Uzbekistan to a ticket to the 2026 World Cup. This is considered a turning point in the history of football in this country.
In October 2025, Fabio Cannavaro was appointed as his replacement. Kapadze remained in the role of transition assistant until early November before officially leaving the team.
Indonesia context: hot seat vacant, PSSI screening applications
The position of head coach of the Indonesian national team is still vacant after parting ways with Patrick Kluivert. 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 mid-term plan.
Coaching style: tactical discipline, youth development
According to experts quoted in the source, Kapadze pursues a modern coaching style, emphasizing tactical discipline and developing young players. That is the foundation that helps him succeed at all levels of the Uzbekistan team, from U23 to the national team.
Relevance and potential impact
Kapadze's public expression of readiness for opportunities in Southeast Asia shows that he is serious about the offer from Indonesia. If the two sides reach an agreement, this will be a remarkable contract, promising to bring a new breeze to the Indonesian team in the journey towards the upcoming major tournaments.
The decision process is still ongoing.
PSSI is currently reviewing several applications before making a final selection. Until an official announcement is made, the future of Indonesia's head coach position remains open, with Kapadze being a standout candidate due to his proven ability in Uzbekistan.
