ASEAN Futsal Championship 2026 Preparation: Hector Souto Calls 19 Players for National Training Camp

The Indonesian Futsal Federation (FFI) has officially announced the call-up of 19 players to participate in a training camp as preparation for the prestigious 2026 ASEAN Futsal Championship.

The list was released by the head coach of the Indonesian national futsal team, Hector Souto, following a rigorous selection process conducted with the technical staff.

The training camp has been designed as the primary foundation to unify the team’s vision and refine strategy. Hector Souto emphasised that the main focus during this period is to build rapport amongst the players and develop tactics before competing at Southeast Asian level.

“Our focus now is to build chemistry and solid tactics during the training camp in order to achieve maximum results at the 2026 ASEAN Futsal Championship,” Souto said in an official statement on Monday (16 March).

Souto added that the training camp is not merely a routine physical exercise, but a crucial stage for creating team cohesion.

He expressed hope that the players could absorb the team’s desired playing philosophy to be fully prepared when official matches begin.

“This training camp will be an important foundation for unifying our playing vision during matches,” he added.

The squad called up represents the strongest talent from the top division competition, the Pro Futsal League. The players come from seven different clubs: Unggul FC, BlackSteel FC, Cosmo JNE, Pangsuma FC, Bintang Timur Surabaya FC, FAFAGE Banua FC, and Kuda Laut Nusantara.

In the defensive sector, Souto called up three goalkeeper options, including senior goalkeeper Muhammad Albagir.

For the anchor position, Dewa Rizki and Peter Junior have been entrusted to maintain the team’s depth.

The flank and pivot positions are also filled by a combination of experienced players and dynamic talent to provide tactical flexibility on the pitch.