4 Naturalized Players in Liga 1 Who Are No Longer Called Up by the Indonesian National Team, Here's Why

Kapanlagi.com - Several naturalized players in Liga 1 who were once key pillars of the Indonesian National Team are now no longer called up to strengthen the Garuda squad. Names like Stefano Lilipaly and Marc Klok are the main focus on this list.

Recent performances in Liga 1 show their contributions with their respective clubs, but their absence from the Indonesian National Team raises significant questions among football fans.

1. Stefano Lilipaly (Borneo FC)

A naturalized player who has not been called up again (credit: instagram/stefanolilipaly)

Stefano Lilipaly last contributed to the Indonesian national team in September 2023 during a match against Turkmenistan on FIFA Matchday. In that match, Lilipaly managed to provide one assist that helped Indonesia secure a 2-0 victory. However, since that match, he has not been called up to strengthen the national team.

In the 2024-2025 Liga 1, Lilipaly played with Borneo FC, recording one goal and three assists in 10 matches. These statistics indicate his important role at the club level, but it has not been enough to earn him a call-up from coach Shin Tae-yong.

A naturalized player who has not been called up again

2. Marc Klok (Persib Bandung)

Naturalized player who has not been called up again (credit: instagram/marcklok)

Marc Klok, a midfielder who once held the title of the most expensive player in Liga 1, was called up to represent the Indonesian national team in a match against Vietnam in March 2024. Unfortunately, the injury he suffered forced him to miss that match.

After that injury, Klok faced tough competition from players like Ivar Jenner, Nathan Tjoe A-On, and Thom Haye. During the 2024-2025 Liga 1 season, Marc Klok has only provided one assist from six matches with Persib Bandung.

3. Ezra Walian (Persik Kediri)

Naturalized player who has not been called up again (credit: instagram/ezrawalian)

Ezra Walian last represented the Indonesian national team in the AFF Cup 2020, just like Victor Igbonefo. Currently, the competition for the winger position is getting tighter with the presence of players like Ragnar Oratmangoen, Rafael Struick, and Eliano Reijnders. This makes Ezra's chances of returning to the national team increasingly difficult.

In Liga 1 2024-2025, Ezra's role at Persik Kediri has not been prominent enough to warrant a call-up to the national team.

4. Victor Igbonefo (Persib Bandung)

Naturalized players who have not been called up again (credit: instagram/vicshaga)

Victor Igbonefo also last defended the Indonesian national team in the AFF Cup 2020, where he played 45 minutes during Indonesia's 4-2 victory over Cambodia in the first matchday of Group A. Since then, the 38-year-old defender has not received another call-up from Shin Tae-yong.

This season with Persib Bandung, Igbonefo has only appeared in three matches with a total playing time of 92 minutes.

5. Why hasn't Stefano Lilipaly been called up to the Indonesian national team again?

After the last match against Turkmenistan in September 2023, Stefano Lilipaly has not been called up due to various tactical reasons and competition.

6. What is the reason Marc Klok has not been called up to the Indonesian national team?

Injury during preparations for the match against Vietnam in March 2024, along with tight competition in the midfield, has resulted in Marc Klok not being called up again.

7. When was the last time Ezra Walian represented the Indonesian national team?

Ezra Walian last represented the national team in the AFF Cup 2020, where since then he has struggled to compete with other wingers.

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