Timur Kapadze is ready to lead the Indonesian national team.
The 43-year-old coach, who left his position as assistant coach of the Uzbekistan national team after Fabio Cannavaro was appointed in October, confirmed to UzA that he is a free agent and ready to accept an offer to coach Indonesia.
Timur Kapadze has publicly expressed his desire to coach the Indonesian national team, shortly after leaving his position as assistant coach for the Uzbekistan national team. The 43-year-old strategist told the UzA news agency that he is currently free and ready to listen to offers, given his role in helping Uzbekistan qualify for the 2026 World Cup during his time as interim coach.
Timur Kapadze declared his readiness to accept the offer.
In an interview with UzA, Coach Kapadze emphasized: “I am ready to coach the Indonesian national team. I am currently a free agent and waiting for offers.” This concise but clear statement places him among the notable candidates for the head coach position of the "Skuad Garuda".
Context: Leaving the Uzbekistan national team after Cannavaro took office.
In October, the Uzbekistan Football Federation appointed Fabio Cannavaro as head coach. Following this decision, Kapadze chose to leave his assistant role to pursue an independent coaching career. Although offered the opportunity to stay and assist during the initial period, he decided to leave as planned, as had been discussed with the club's management.
Commitment to short-term support before parting ways.
Kapadze stated that a handover roadmap had been agreed upon: “I told the management that if a new coach came along, I would help him adapt, at least for two training sessions, and then I would continue with my own work. They agreed.” This handover clearly demonstrates a professional approach before he seeks a new challenge.
Profile: previously led Uzbekistan to the 2026 World Cup finals while on interim basis.
During his interim period, Coach Kapadze was credited with helping Uzbekistan qualify for the 2026 World Cup. This achievement, along with his international experience, forms the basis for his strong suitability for the head coach position.
Speculation about a connection to PSSI
Kapadze's statement expressing his willingness to lead Indonesia has fueled speculation that the Indonesian Football Federation (PSSI) is considering him as a potential candidate. Currently, everything remains open: he is a free agent awaiting an offer; no official information has been released by the Indonesian side in the source data.
What lies ahead
The clear statement, the state of freedom, and the transitional context in Uzbekistan represent a turning point for Kapadze. If an invitation is received, the decision from PSSI will shape the 43-year-old coach's next steps. Until then, his statements to UzA are the most public signal of his desire to try his hand at the Indonesian national team.
