Shin Tae-yong's coaching era in the Indonesian National Team has left an important mark, especially in terms of developing young players. During his five-year tenure, the South Korean coach entrusted many positions to young players, replacing the senior generation that previously dominated the squad. Here are the five youngest players who have made their debuts in the Indonesian National Team under Shin Tae-yong's direction.

1. Arkhan Kaka Arkhan Kaka made his debut as the youngest player in the Indonesian National Team when he appeared in the 2024 AFF Cup. He played against Myanmar on December 9, 2024, where he was 17 years, 3 months, and 7 days old. Although Kaka only played for one half before being replaced, his presence as a starter shows the trust given by Shin Tae-yong.

2. Ronaldo Kwateh Ronaldo Kwateh became the second youngest debutant, appearing on January 27, 2022, aged 17 years, 3 months, and 8 days when he replaced Ramai Rumakiek. He came on in the second half of the match against Timor Leste, which ended in a 4-1 win for Indonesia.

3. Marselino Ferdinan Marselino Ferdinan made his debut in the same match as Ronaldo Kwateh, coming on in the 66th minute to replace Evan Dimas. At the time, Ferdinan was 17 years, 4 months, and 18 days old, marking himself as one of the promising young talents.

4. Ernando Ari Sutaryadi Ernando made his debut in the 2020 AFF Cup against Laos on December 12, 2021. In that match, he played for 90 minutes and was 19 years, 9 months, and 15 days old. Ernando was the main goalkeeper before his position was taken over by Maarten Paes.

5. Rizky Ridho Rizky Ridho made his debut on May 29, 2021, where he appeared as a starter against Oman. At that time, he was 19 years, 6 months, and 8 days old, and has now become one of the key players with 42 appearances for the Indonesian National Team.

Shin Tae-yong's courage to place young players in the main team shows his commitment to building a new generation that is expected to bring achievements to the Indonesian National Team on the international stage.

[Source: Bola]