Is this the Indonesian league? Is it the Brazilian league? Bizarre lineup with 7 Brazilian players...Football colonization in progress

Aug 20, 2025

Is this the Indonesian league? Is it the Brazilian league? Bizarre lineup with 7 Brazilian players...Football colonization in progress
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Is this the Indonesian league? Is it the Brazilian league? Bizarre lineup with 7 Brazilian players...Football colonization in progress
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"This is like a Brazilian league where foreigners from Indonesia play."

This is the reaction of fans who recently saw the starting lineup of Indonesian Super League clubs Percija Jakarta and Arema FC. In an away game against Persis in the second round of the Super League in the 2025-2026 season at Manahan Stadium in Java, Indonesia, on the 16th, Percija made seven of the 11 starters from Brazil.

There were only four players in the country. One of them is Jordi Amat, a Spanish dual citizen who was Ki Sung-yueng's colleague during his time at Swansea City. Brazilian striker Gustavo Francia and midfielder Maxwell scored the first and additional goals, and Brazilian goalkeeper Carlos Eduardo saved no points. The only player sent off in the match was Brazilian winger Alano. Persija won the game with a 3-0 landslide victory over Brazil.




Brazilian-occupied clubs are not just Percija. Adema, who is currently ranked third with one win and one draw, also included seven Brazilian players in the starting lineup in the match against PSIM (1-1 draw) on the same day. In the 41st minute of the first half, Brazilian striker Daubertu scored the first goal of the penalty, and in the 9th minute of the second half, Brazilian center back Jan Mota was sent off directly. It was also Brazilian midfielder Bettinho who scored an own goal in the 43rd minute of the second half.

Is this the Indonesian league? Is it the Brazilian league? Bizarre lineup with 7 Brazilian players...Football colonization in progress
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It is the 'Brazilianization' in line with the changes in the rules of the Indonesian Super League. The Super League has revised the restrictions on the selection of foreign players this season. Each team can have 11 foreign players and 9 players can be included in the match entry. Up to seven players can participate at the same time. In line with this, a number of clubs, including Percija and Arema, have been eager to reinforce foreigners, and are enjoying the effect of foreigners at the beginning of the season. Arema and Perciza each had 10 Brazilian players. On the 20th, Persija upgraded his power by recruiting winger Bruno Tuvarang, who played for Red Bull Bragatino and Vasco da Gama.

Currently, 63 Brazilian players are active in Indonesia, more than 48 players in second place Portugal (15). There are two Korean players (Bae Shin-young and Hwang Myung-hyun). Even the number of coaches from Brazil is increasing. Percija replaced Spanish coach Carlos Peña in May with Brazilian Mauricio Souza. Broneo and Arema have also given the helm of the new season to Fabio Lepundes and Marquinoz Santos, respectively.




Indonesia, led by coach Patric Clawybert, also has its national team mainly composed of naturalized players such as Ole Romeni, Kevin Diggs, Jaycez and Emile Audero.



This article was translated by Naver AI translator.