Pascal Struijk Joins Brighton, Becomes Indonesia's Most Valuable National Team Prospect

Dutch‑Indonesian defender Pascal Struijk completed a transfer to Premier League club Brighton & Hove Albion on 1 July 2026, with the Seagulls reportedly paying around £20 million. His market value is now estimated at €22 million (approximately Rp450 billion), making him the highest‑valued player among those eligible for the Indonesia national team.

Struijk, who has Indonesian heritage through his mother, has been discussed as a potential naturalised player for the Garuda. A visit by Indonesia assistant coach John Herdman to Leeds United’s training ground in March 2026 fueled speculation, and a recent tattoo of the Garuda on Struijk’s calf was seen as a symbolic gesture. If naturalised, he could become the most expensive member of the national squad and be part of Indonesia’s push for a 2030 World Cup qualification.