Indonesia U-23 Starting XI vs Philippines: Four Changes, Raven on the Bench

Jakarta, July 18, 2025 – Indonesia U-23 made four changes to their starting line-up for the Group A clash against the Philippines in the AFF U-23 Championship 2025. The match, held at Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium, sees coach Gerald Vanenburg rotate his squad for the second group game.

The most notable move is benching Jens Raven, despite his hat-trick heroics against Brunei. Hokky Caraka takes over the striker role, while Arkhan Fikri and Robi Darwis remain key in midfield.

Indonesia’s Starting XI vs Philippines U-23:

• Goalkeeper: Muhammad Ardiansyah
• Defense: Kakang, Kadek Arel (captain), Alfharezzi, Dony Pamungkas
• Midfield: Robi Darwis, Toni Firmansyah, Arkhan Fikri
• Attack: Hannan, Ronaldo Arjuna, Hokky Caraka

Substitutes (Game Changers):

Cahya Supriadi, Daffa Fasya, Ferrari, Brandon Scheunemann, Achmad Maulana, Frengky Missa, Dion, Althaf Indie, Yardan Yafi, Juliansyah, Victor Dethan, Jens Raven.

The midfield trio of Darwis, Arkhan, and Toni is expected to control the tempo, while Hannan and Arjuna will provide pace on the flanks. On paper, Indonesia is the stronger side, but with only two group games, this match is key to sealing a spot in the semifinals.