This is alist of Indonesia international footballers who were born or grew up outside Indonesia. Players born in or raised in other countries may qualify for theIndonesia national team through parents or grandparents, or through 5-years residency and subsequent naturalization as Indonesian citizens.[1]
Tonnie Cusell has been naturalized as Indonesia citizen since October 2011
Stefano Lilipaly made 32 appearances for Indonesia since being naturalized in October 2011
Raphael Maitimo made 21 appearances for the national team since being naturalized in November 2012
Beto Gonçalves has scored 10 goals in 12 appearances for Indonesia since being naturalized in February 2018
Marc Klok made 21 appearances for Indonesia since being naturalized in November 2020
Sandy Walsh has been naturalized as Indonesia citizen since November 2022
Shayne Pattynama has been naturalized as Indonesia citizen since January 2023
Ivar Jenner has been naturalized as Indonesia citizen since May 2023
Rafael Struick made 24 appearances for Indonesia since being naturalized in May 2023
Ragnar Oratmangoen has been naturalized as Indonesia citizen since March 2024
Ole Romeny has been naturalized as Indonesia citizen since March 2025
The following players born elsewhere and were naturalized via the formal process (either through residency or through descent) and went on to play for theIndonesia senior national team[2] –Indonesian nationality law does not permitdual citizenship, so all the listed players had to give up their other nationalities.
Irfan Bachdim made 41 appearances and scored 12 goals for Indonesia after choosing to become an Indonesian citizen at the age of 17
Elkan Baggott made 24 appearances for the national team after choosing to become an Indonesian citizen at the age of 17
The following players have chosen to representIndonesia men's national team with this already being their primary nationality or gain their Indonesia citizenship through their parents who hold the latter nationality, although born elsewhere and eligible to represent other countries (i.e. parent's original country, nation of birth, etc.).
Emil Audero moved to Italy during chilhood, decides to represent Indonesia since regained his Indonesia citizenship in 10 March 2025
The following players were born in Indonesia but grew up abroad, having previously held or used another nationality before regained their Indonesian citizenship to represent the national team.
The following players have chosen to representIndonesia women's national senior team with this already being their primary nationality, although born elsewhere and eligible to represent other countries (i.e. parent's original country, nation of birth, etc.).