Muhammad Ferari loses starting position in ASEAN Cup U-23 2025

Muhammad Ferari — previously Indonesia’s defensive mainstay in ASEAN Cup 2024 — has experienced a status change in ASEAN Cup U-23 2025.

Coach Gerald Vanenburg has made major defensive adjustments — deploying the duo of Kadek Arel and Kakang Rudianto as primary center-backs in two crucial matches against Philippines and Malaysia.

This decision came as a surprise considering Ferari was initially paired with Brandon Scheunemann against Brunei Darussalam in the opening match — but his performance was deemed unconvincing.

The evaluation appears linked to the Bhayangkara FC player’s disciplinary record — receiving two red cards in the past six months, including while captaining the national team against Philippines in ASEAN Cup 2024.