Four Liga 1 Players Named in Indonesia’s Starting XI Against China

Four players from Liga 1 have been called up to start for the Indonesian national team in a crucial clash against China in the third round of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers (Asian zone), held at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium, Jakarta.

The inclusion of domestic talent highlights the growing competitiveness and quality of Liga 1 clubs.

Club Contributions to the National Team

The four Liga 1 players selected are:

• Rizky Ridho (Persija Jakarta)

• Egy Maulana Vikri (Dewa United)

• Ricky Kambuaya (Dewa United)

• Yakob Sayuri (Malut United)

These clubs have had varied results in the recent Liga 1 season:

• Dewa United finished as runners-up

• Malut United claimed third place

• Persija Jakarta ended the season in seventh

Their contributions to the national squad showcase the domestic league’s importance in shaping Indonesia’s World Cup hopes.