# Calvin Verdonk UEFA Champions League milestones

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> Updated: 2026-10-20T01:50:40.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

Calvin Verdonk, a defender for LOSC Lille, achieved two historic milestones for Indonesian football during the 2026/2027 UEFA Champions League season.

On October 14, 2026, Verdonk became the first player with an Indonesian passport to appear in the competition when he entered as a substitute during Lille’s 0-3 loss to Arsenal. 

Following this debut, Verdonk became the first Indonesian passport holder to start a match in the tournament on October 21, 2026, playing as a left-back against Galatasaray. Despite his individual achievement, Lille lost the match 2-4.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-20: Calvin Verdonk makes history as first Indonesian starter in Champions League

Calvin Verdonk became the first Indonesian player to start a UEFA Champions League match, playing for LOSC Lille in a 2-4 loss against Galatasaray.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/calvin-verdonk-makes-history-as-first-indonesian-starter-in-champions-league

### 2026-10-13: Calvin Verdonk makes history as first Indonesian in Champions League

Calvin Verdonk became the first Indonesian player to play in the UEFA Champions League, debuting for LOSC Lille in a 3-0 loss against Arsenal.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/calvin-verdonk-debuts-in-champions-league-for-losc-lille

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