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PSSI chief says there is no update on Demiane Agustien naturalisation
Reports say PSSI is handling naturalisation paperwork for Demiane Agustien, a 19-year-old attacking midfielder with Indonesian ancestry.
PSSI chief Erick Thohir said there was no further update when asked about the reports in Jakarta on Thursday.
A staff member at Indonesia’s Justice Ministry said PSSI’s legal team was working on the process, but that claim has not been confirmed by Thohir.
Agustien plays for Arsenal Under-21 and was born in Oss, the Netherlands.
Naturalisation could make him eligible to represent Indonesia, where coach John Herdman is looking at options in midfield.
There is no confirmed decision or timeline, though one account said the process could still be completed before the 2027 Asian Cup.
PSSI chief Erick Thohir said there was no further update on reports of naturalisation for Demiane Agustien.
Erick also said there were no plans to add naturalised players at that point.
A report citing a legal affairs ministry official said PSSI lawyers were working on Agustien’s case, but another article described the process as a rumour.
Agustien, 19, is an attacking midfielder with Arsenal U-21 and has Indonesian ancestry.
- Who
- Demiane Agustien, a 19-year-old Arsenal U-21 midfielder, and PSSI chief Erick Thohir.
- What
- Thohir said there was no further update on reports that Agustien was pursuing Indonesian citizenship.
- When
- Thohir responded on Thursday, 15 October 2026.
- Where
- Jakarta.
- Why
- Agustien has Indonesian ancestry and could provide another midfield option for Indonesia’s national team.
Reports of a naturalisation process
Erick Thohir
Process status
Reports of a naturalisation process
A report citing Noor Korompot said PSSI’s legal team was working on Agustien’s case.
Erick Thohir
Thohir said there was no further update about Agustien.
Possible additions
Reports of a naturalisation process
Reports said Agustien could strengthen Indonesia’s squad.
Erick Thohir
Thohir said there were no additions of naturalised players at that point.
Noor Korompot shared information about Agustien’s reported naturalisation process on Instagram.
Erick Thohir said there was no further update on Agustien and no additions of naturalised players.
- Age
- 19
- Club
- Arsenal U-21
- Position
- Attacking midfielder
- PSSI chairman
- Erick Thohir
- Reported legal team update
- Noor Korompot shared it on 13 October 2026
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What people are saying
There is no further news about Demiane Agustien.
No, there are no additions of naturalised players.
The process will only be carried out for players who have Indonesian ancestry. God willing, PSSI's legal team is working.