Ong Kim Swee Boosts Young Talent Development at Persis
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06.05.2025
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Ong Kim Swee Persis Solo

Ong Kim Swee Boosts Young Talent Development at Persis

Dian Pane
Dian Pane
Ong Kim Swee Dorong Talenta Muda Bersinar di Persis Solo

Ong Kim Swee — the coach who famously defeated Indonesia in the SEA Games finals of 2011 and 2013 with Malaysia — is now providing fresh momentum for youth development at Persis Solo.

Although the team is still battling relegation in Liga 1 after five months under his leadership, the coach remains committed to giving playing time to homegrown young talents.

Several U-22 players regularly featured under Ong Kim Swee include:

  • Zanadin Fariz
  • Althaf Indie
  • Arkhan Kaka
  • Alesandro Nimo Olepue

The arrival of the coach, nicknamed Datuk, marks a dramatic shift in Indonesian football — from the figure who once broke Indonesian hearts by leading Harimau Muda to back-to-back SEA Games golds over Rahmad Darmawan’s Garuda Muda, to now being a key figure in fostering youth development locally.