Fired by PSSI, Patrick Kluivert isn't the shortest-tenured coach in Indonesian national team's hot seat.

Beyond the public spotlight on the Indonesian National Team, there's a unique story about coaches who briefly occupied the hot seat. High pressure, public expectations, and disappointing results have often made the position of Indonesian national team coach resemble an "electric chair." Patrick Kluivert officially joins the list of the shortest-tenured coaches in Indonesian National Team history.

Failure to take Indonesia to the 2026 World Cup marked the end of Kluivert's journey. Defeats to Saudi Arabia and Iraq triggered the major decision by the federation.

Five days after the national team lost to Iraq, PSSI officially dismissed Kluivert. Is Kluivert the shortest-serving coach for the national team?

Here is the list of national team coaches with the shortest terms according to Transfermarkt data:  

1. Yeyen Tumena (2019) - 46 Days

Yeyen Tumena was appointed interim coach of the national team from November 15, 2019 - December 31, 2019. He replaced Simon McMenemy, who was fired. 

During his 46-day tenure, Yeyen only led one match, ending in a bitter result. His team lost 0-2 to Malaysia.

2. Erents Mangindaan (1970) - 61 Days

Erents Mangindaan took over the coaching position from July 1 to August 31, 1970. Over 61 days, he only led two matches, both ending in defeats to South Korea.

3. Bima Sakti (2018) - 70 Days

Bima Sakti was entrusted with leading the National Team at the 2018 AFF Cup. However, Indonesia failed to advance from the group stage. With that result, Bima only served 70 days, from October 22, 2018 - December 31, 2019.

4. Jamiat Dalhar (1972) - 89 Days

Jamiat Dalhar only managed the team from February 1, 1972 - April 30, 1972. During his 89 days, he oversaw only one match, ending in a 0-1 defeat to Israel.

5. Benny Dollo (2015)

Benny Dollo returned to handle the national team from February 1 - May 8, 2015. During his tenure as coach, he only managed two matches: a win over Myanmar and a loss to Cameroon.

6. Alfred Riedl (2016)

Alfred Riedl is a familiar figure to supporters. He led Indonesia at the 2016 AFF Cup.

During his 108 days in charge (September 1 – December 18, 2016), Riedl managed 11 matches and guided Indonesia to become runners-up of the 2016 AFF Cup.

7. Ivan Toplak (1993)

This coach from Yugoslavia served from February 1 - July 1, 1993. During his tenure, he only managed three matches, all ending in defeat: a loss to Ghana and two losses to Singapore.

8. Suwardi Arland (1973)

In 1973, Suwardi Arland managed the team for 180 days. He oversaw four matches, with one win and three defeats.

9. Jacksen F. Tiago (2013)

This Brazilian coach briefly managed the national team from March 31 - December 8, 2013 (252 days). He managed six matches with a record of 2 wins, 1 draw, and 3 losses.

10. Patrick Kluivert (2025) – 281 Days

A big European name was no guarantee of success as Indonesia's national team coach. Appointed on January 8, 2025, Kluivert was dismissed on October 16, 2025, serving 281 days. Under his leadership, Indonesia recorded three wins, one draw, and four defeats.

This list shows how difficult it is to be the coach of the Indonesian national team. High pressure and demands for performance make the position very vulnerable. From the 1970s to 2025, the history of dismissals continues to repeat.