Top 10 Highest Market-Value Players in the Indonesian National Team

The Indonesian National Team has been shining even brighter with the addition of three newly naturalized players: Emil Audero, Dean James, and Joey Pelupessy. Their arrival has significantly boosted the market value of the Garuda squad, setting a new record in Indonesian football history.

Under the guidance of coach Patrick Kluivert, 27 players have been called up for the Third Round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifiers. According to data from Transfermarkt, the total market value of the players selected has reached approximately IDR 537 billion, marking one of the highest values ever for the national team.

Leading the list is FC Twente's Mees Hilgers, whose market value is estimated at IDR 157 billion, making him the most valuable player in the squad. Here’s the full list of the Indonesian national team players with the highest market value:
1. Mees Hilgers (FC Twente) – IDR 157 billion  
2. Emil Audero (Palermo) – IDR 87 billion  
3. Kevin Diks (FC Copenhagen) – IDR 79 billion  
4. Jay Idzes (Venezia) – IDR 53 billion  
5. Calvin Verdonk (NEC Nijmegen) – IDR 44 billion  
6. Maarten Paes (FC Dallas) – IDR 42 billion  
7. Ole Romeny (Oxford United) – IDR 23 billion  
8. Dean James (Go Ahead Eagles) – IDR 10 billion  
9. Rizky Ridho (Persija Jakarta) – IDR 8.7 billion  
10. Joey Pelupessy (FC Lommel) – IDR 6 billion