PSSI Awards 2026: Jay Idzes Crowned Best Male Player

Indonesian National Team Defender Jay Idzes clinched the Men's Player of The Year award at the PSSI Awards 2026 held at Emtek Studio 6, Jakarta, on Saturday, March 28, 2026.

In the voting process conducted from January to March, Idzes outperformed other players including Yakob Sayuri, Kevin Diks, and Calvin Verdonk.

"I think it's incredible that we can do this, and that PSSI took the initiative. I feel deeply honored to receive this award," Jay stated after the ceremony.

"As I mentioned on stage, this award belongs to everyone working behind the scenes to ensure everything runs smoothly. I'm truly grateful," added the US Sassuolo Calcio player.

The PSSI Awards 2026 featured 17 award categories to honor national football figures.

One highlight for Idzes was Tan Liong Houw receiving the Legend of The Year award.

"It's amazing to see him (Tan)... Yeah, he's still alive and able to come here to accept that award," Jay remarked.

"To me, it speaks volumes about our heritage as a nation that he's here with us today," he continued.

Complete list of PSSI Awards 2026 winners:

1. Yance Sayuri – Assist of the Year
2. Marselino Ferdinan – Men’s Young Player of the Year
3. Abdul Mu'ti – Football Development Program of the Year
4. Maarten Paes – Men’s Goalkeeper of the Year
5. Iris de Rouw – Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year
6. Fuad Qohar – Assistant Referee of the Year
7. PSSI Jawa Timur – PSSI Provincial Association of the Year
8. Setyo Putro Nugroho – Man Behind The Jersey of The Year
9. Thoriq Alkatiri – Referee of The Year
10. Safira Ika Putri – Women’s Player of The Year
11. Emil Audero – Save of The Year
12. MilkLife Soccer – Grassroots Development Program of The Year
13. Mas Katon – Supporter of The Year
14. Claudia Scheunemann – Women’s Young Player of The Year
15. Rizky Ridho – Goal of The Year
16. Tan Liong Houw – Legend of The Year
17. Jay Idzes – Men’s Player of The Year