Mitchell Baker Officially Becomes Indonesian Citizen, PSSI Chairman Thanks President and DPR

Young striker Mitchell Lee Baker officially became an Indonesian citizen on Monday, July 13, 2026, after completing his naturalization oath at the Directorate General of Legal Administration (AHU) office in Jakarta. The ceremony was attended by PSSI Chairman Erick Thohir, who lauded the collaborative efforts of the government, the House of Representatives (DPR), and PSSI in facilitating the process.

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We at PSSI are very grateful for the extraordinary support from Mr. President Prabowo, our colleagues in the DPR leadership, as well as the leaders and members of Commissions X and XIII. Special appreciation goes to the Ministry of Law and Human Rights, specifically Mr. Supratman Andi Agtas as Minister of Law and Mr. Widodo as Director General of AHU, who have facilitated this process very well.

Thohir extended his appreciation to President Prabowo Subianto, the DPR leadership, and the Ministry of Law and Human Rights for their crucial support. "We at PSSI are very grateful for the extraordinary support from Mr. President Prabowo, our colleagues in the DPR leadership, as well as the leaders and members of Commissions X and XIII. Special appreciation goes to the Ministry of Law and Human Rights, specifically Mr. Supratman Andi Agtas as Minister of Law and Mr. Widodo as Director General of AHU, who have facilitated this process very well," Thohir stated.

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This synergy between the government, legislative body, and the football federation demonstrates a shared commitment to advancing Indonesian football on the international stage.

He emphasized that this synergy between the government, legislative body, and the football federation demonstrates a shared commitment to advancing Indonesian football on the international stage. The naturalization of Baker is part of PSSI's strategy to bolster the depth of the Indonesian national team, known as the Garuda squad. The tall striker is anticipated to be a valuable addition to the team's offense under head coach John Herdman, particularly in preparation for the ASEAN Hyundai Cup 2026.

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With his physique and goal-scoring instincts, Mitchell is a valuable addition to our forward line. Coach John Herdman certainly has plans to integrate Mitchell into the team.

"With his physique and goal-scoring instincts, Mitchell is a valuable addition to our forward line. Coach John Herdman certainly has plans to integrate Mitchell into the team," Thohir added. Baker, 19, expressed his immense pride and eagerness to represent Indonesia. "I am very happy. This is a very proud moment for me and my family, including my family here in Indonesia. I am truly happy and can't wait to play for Indonesia soon," said Baker. Born in Melbourne, Australia, on December 11, 2006, Baker has Indonesian roots through his mother, Maureen Lee Baker, who hails from Yogyakarta and Semarang. His football journey began in Hong Kong before continuing in Australia and later moving to the United States at age 15.

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I am very happy. This is a very proud moment for me and my family, including my family here in Indonesia. I am truly happy and can't wait to play for Indonesia soon.