Mauricio Souza ready to develop Persija’s young talents for Indonesia national team

Mauricio Souza — the new Persija Jakarta coach who will start his duties in Liga 1 2025/2026 — brings a vision to develop the club’s young talents.

The Brazilian coach is no stranger to Indonesian football — having previously managed Madura United. His new challenge at Macan Kemayoran is quite tough after the club only managed to finish mid-table last season.

Souza’s main focus is on developing young players who have the potential to strengthen the Indonesia national team.

“For me, having many players representing the national team is a source of pride,” stated Souza.

The Brazilian coach emphasizes the importance of playing opportunities for the country — an achievement that becomes every young player’s dream in his club.