PT LIB Allows Liga 1 Clubs to Register 11 Foreign Players Next Season

PT Liga Indonesia Baru (LIB) has announced a major change to the foreign player quota for the upcoming Liga 1 2025–2026 season. Starting next season, clubs will be allowed to register up to 11 foreign players.

The previous regulation permitted clubs to register a maximum of eight foreign players, with only six allowed to be included in the matchday squad.

The new policy was confirmed by PT LIB President Director Ferry Paulus during a press conference following the General Shareholders Meeting (RUPS) held in Jakarta on Monday. According to Ferry, the decision reflects a collective agreement among all Liga 1 clubs aimed at raising the league’s competitive standard, particularly in preparation for continental tournaments such as the AFC Champions League and AFC Cup.

“Previously, we saw that eight were registered and six could play,” said Ferry Paulus.

“Now, with 11 allowed to register, clubs will have more flexibility and depth, especially for competitions at the Asian level.”

While details regarding how many foreign players can feature in a matchday squad under the new rule are still being finalized, LIB is expected to coordinate with PSSI to align regulations with international standards.

This move aligns Liga 1 with several top Asian leagues that have adopted more open foreign player policies to boost quality and marketability. The change is also expected to increase competition for domestic players, which could raise the overall standard of Indonesian football.

PT Liga Indonesia Baru (LIB) announced significant changes in foreign player regulations for Liga 1 2025-2026 season — clubs are permitted to register up to 11 foreign players.

Previous regulations only allowed eight foreign players per club, with a limit of six players who could be included in the match squad list for each game.

PT LIB President Director, Ferry Paulus, conveyed this decision after the General Shareholders Meeting (RUPS) in Jakarta yesterday — this change represents an agreement among all clubs to improve competitiveness at Asian level.

“Previously we saw that 8 were registered and 6 could play,” stated Ferry Paulus regarding the previous regulation.