Simon Tahamata Officially Joins PSSI as Head Talent Scout

Legendary Ajax player takes key role in national football development.

PSSI has officially announced the appointment of Simon Tahamata, a former Ajax Amsterdam legend, as the Head of National Football Talent Scouting. The announcement was made public this afternoon through PSSI’s official website.

“In his role as Head of Talent Scout, Simon Tahamata will be responsible for identifying and recruiting potential talents both domestically and from the Indonesian diaspora abroad, especially in the Netherlands,” stated PSSI in its official release.

Collaboration with top football figures

In executing his duties, Tahamata will work closely with prominent coaching figures such as Patrick Kluivert, Gerald Vanenburg, and Nova Arianto. This team-up is aimed at ensuring the long-term development and sustainability of the Indonesian National Team‘s performance and talent pipeline.

Dutch media hint confirmed

Before this official announcement, Dutch media outlet VoetbalPrimeur had already hinted at Tahamata’s involvement, sparking speculation about the former Ajax star’s role in Indonesian football. Today’s confirmation marks a significant step for PSSI in strengthening its scouting and youth development efforts.