Shayne Pattynama Receives Surprise Indonesia Call-Up for FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026

Shayne Pattynama has received a late call-up to the Indonesia national team for the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026, adding another Persija Jakarta player to John Herdman’s squad. The unexpected decision was announced by Persija on Sunday, September 20, just two days after Indonesia had revealed its initial 23-man squad for the tournament.

Pattynama’s inclusion means Persija now have six players representing the club in the national team. He joins Dony Tri, Jordi Amat, Nadeo Argawinata, Rizky Ridho, and Rayhan Hannan, highlighting the Jakarta side’s significant contribution to Indonesia’s squad for the regional competition.

The timing of Pattynama’s selection has raised questions because Indonesia’s final squad had already been announced on Friday, September 18. No official explanation has been provided for the late change, although the move is believed to be connected to an issue affecting another player in a similar position.

Dony Tri is widely suspected to be the player affected by the situation after suffering an injury that has kept him out of action. The young Persija player has yet to make an appearance in the 2026/27 Super League campaign, making his potential withdrawal a possible reason for Pattynama’s addition.

Pattynama’s own fitness situation also makes the call-up notable, as the defender has been dealing with an injury and has not featured for Persija since the beginning of the season. His selection suggests Indonesia may need additional depth despite his limited recent playing time, with the final circumstances surrounding the squad change still yet to be confirmed.