Facts about Maarten Paes' Naturalization, the Goalkeeper of the US Club Rumored to Have a Grandmother Born in Kediri

Facts about Maarten Paes' Naturalization, a Goalkeeper of a US Club Who is Reported to Have a Grandmother Born in Kediri.

Facts about Maarten Paes' Naturalization, the Goalkeeper of the US Club Rumored to Have a Grandmother Born in Kediri

Dream - The Indonesian U-23 National Football Team squad has received new ammunition. The newest member, who will strengthen Garuda Muda in the U-23 Asian Cup, is FC Dallas goalkeeper Maarten Paes, who has officially obtained Indonesian citizenship (WNI) after completing the naturalization process.

"Maarten Paes Becomes an Indonesian Citizen"

The owner of the full name Maarten Vincent Paes took an oath at the Regional Office (Kannwil) of the Ministry of Law and Human Rights in DKI Jakarta and was led by the Head of the Regional Office, R. Andika Dwi Prasetya. The oath-taking took place on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. The Chairman of the All Indonesia Football Association (PSSI), Erick Thohir, also met three players of Indonesian descent in Jakarta today. They are Maarten Paes, Jens Raven, and Calvin Verdonk. Erick also stated that Raven and Verdonk will follow suit for naturalization.

"After arriving in Jakarta from Doha, I am once again focused on strengthening the national team. Today Maarten Paes has officially become an Indonesian citizen. Meanwhile, Calvin Verdonk, a player from NEC Nijmegen, and Jens Raven, a player from FC Dordrecht, are also in the process of naturalization."
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Feeling Proud

Meanwhile, Maarten admitted that he is proud to be an Indonesian citizen. According to him, this decision is one of the significant and happy moments in his life.

"I am very proud. This is a great (historic) moment for me. A joyful moment to be shared with the Indonesian community, I am very proud and can't wait to start playing (with the Indonesian national team),"
word Paes.

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Preparation for the 2026 World Cup

The joining of Maarten Paes to the Garuda squad further strengthens Indonesia's preparation for the 2026 World Cup qualification. He is also excited to play and contribute to the Indonesian national team.

“Everything is clear for June (2026 World Cup Qualifiers). I believe this nation deserves to be in the World Cup, and that is my main goal, to play as much as possible. And to make an impact (for the national team) on and off the field. Because I also want to be an example for the younger generation,"

say Paes.

"The fans in Indonesia are incredibly amazing. They are the most loyal people I know, and they are people full of spirit. As seen in the current U-23 Asian Cup, how they give support to the national team, even outside the stadium,"

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Profile Maarten Paes

Maarten Paes is a goalkeeper born in Nijmegen, Netherlands, on May 14, 1998. Currently, the 191cm tall goalkeeper is playing for FC Dallas in the United States' Major League Soccer (MLS). Paes has Indonesian blood from his grandmother who was born in Pare, Kediri, East Java on March 20, 1940. The 25-year-old man underwent naturalization process along with Thom Haye and Ragnar Oratmangoen in early March 2024.

Maarten is a naturalized player recommended by Shin Tae Yong to strengthen the Indonesian national team. He is expected to strengthen the Garuda squad when facing Iraq on June 6 and the Philippines on June 11, 2024, in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers in Jakarta.

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