Marselino Ferdinan still struggling to break into Oxford United first team

Marselino Ferdinan continues to face challenges breaking into Oxford United‘s first team—despite delivering promising performances with the Indonesia national team.

The 20-year-old joined the English League One club last August, but his playing opportunities have been severely limited. His sole appearance for Oxford United‘s first team came against Exeter City in the FA Cup.

The former Persebaya player has primarily featured for Oxford United‘s U-21 side. However, during the recent international break, Marselino received a valuable opportunity—being trusted by coach Patrick Kluivert as a starter for the Indonesia national team in two 2026 World Cup Qualification matches against Australia and Bahrain.

Despite his struggles at the club level, Marselino‘s performances on the international stage highlight his potential. His contributions for Indonesia may boost his confidence and attract attention from Oxford United‘s first-team staff or even other clubs looking for a talented young midfielder.