Diaspora & National Team - The number of Indonesian diaspora is around 9 million, equivalent to the population of Jakarta during the day [3] - Indonesian diaspora consists of Indonesian citizens, former citizens, and their descendants with diverse backgrounds [4] - Diaspora involvement in football dates back to 1930, with talents being utilized in World Cups [9] - In 2026, it is projected that at least 100 athletes will play for countries they are not native to but have family ties [10] Naturalization & Achievements - Sandy Walls obtained Indonesian citizenship and became part of the national team [11] - The senior national team reached the last 16 of the Asian Cup for the first time [12] - The U-23 national team reached the semi-finals of the U-23 Asian Cup and nearly qualified for the Olympics [12] - The U-17 national team qualified for the U-17 World Cup for the first time through qualifications [12] Talent Identification - Talent identification involves searching in areas with high concentrations of Indonesian diaspora, such as the Netherlands [7] - Open searches using Google, W Scout, and other tools are used to find familiar names [7] - Communication with communities in places like Australia helps identify athletes [8] - Referrals from existing athletes often lead to the discovery of additional talents [8]