Ivar Jenner
{{short description|Indonesian footballer (born 2004)}}
{{EngvarB|date=March 2025}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2024}}
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Ivar Jenner
| image = Ivar Jenner.png
| upright = 0.9
| caption = Jenner playing for Indonesia U23 at the 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup
| full_name =
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|2004|1|10|df=y}}
| birth_place = Utrecht, Netherlands{{WorldFootball.net|ivar-jenner}}
| height = 1.86 m{{cite web|url=https://www.pssi.org/national-team/mens-seniors/players/ivar-jenner-2|title=Ivar Jenner|website=pssi.org|publisher=PSSI|accessdate=28 December 2023|archive-date=28 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231228044128/https://www.pssi.org/national-team/mens-seniors/players/ivar-jenner-2|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://assets.the-afc.com/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup/Squad_Lists/AFC-Asian-Cup-Qatar%E2%84%A2-2023-Squad-Lists.pdf|title=AFC Asian Cup 2023 Qatar squad lists|publisher=Asian Football Confederation|access-date=2024-04-15|archive-date=2024-01-13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240113033045/https://assets.the-afc.com/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup/Squad_Lists/AFC-Asian-Cup-Qatar%E2%84%A2-2023-Squad-Lists.pdf|url-status=live}}
| position = Midfielder
| currentclub = Jong Utrecht
| clubnumber = 8
| youthyears1 = 2010–2014
| youthclubs1 = IJFC
| youthyears2 = 2014–2016
| youthclubs2 = Ajax
| youthyears3 = 2016–2022
| youthclubs3 = Utrecht
| years1 = 2022–
| clubs1 = Jong Utrecht
| caps1 = 55
| goals1 = 0
| nationalyears1 = 2019
| nationalteam1 = Netherlands U17
| nationalcaps1 = 1
| nationalgoals1 = 0
| nationalyears2 = 2022
| nationalteam2 = Indonesia U20
| nationalcaps2 = 2
| nationalgoals2 = 0
| nationalyears3 = 2023–
| nationalteam3 = Indonesia U23
| nationalcaps3 = 10
| nationalgoals3 = 2
| nationalyears4 = 2023–
| nationalteam4 = Indonesia
| nationalcaps4 = 21
| nationalgoals4 = 0
| club-update = 9 May 2025
| nationalteam-update = 5 June 2025
}}
Ivar Jenner (born 10 January 2004) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for {{Dutch football updater|JongUtrech}} club Jong Utrecht. Born in the Netherlands, he represents the Indonesia national team.
Club career
Jenner played for IJsselstein-based academy side IJFC and Ajax before a move to Utrecht in 2016.{{cite web|url=https://onefootball.com/id/berita/fakta-menarik-ivar-jenner-pemain-keturunan-yang-kabarnya-siap-bela-timnas-indonesia-di-piala-dunia-u-20-34903266|title=Fakta Menarik Ivar Jenner, Pemain Keturunan Yang Kabarnya Siap Bela Timnas Indonesia Di Piala Dunia U-20|trans-title=Interesting facts about Ivar Jenner, a descendant player who is reportedly ready to defend the Indonesian National Team in the U-20 World Cup|date=12 April 2022|accessdate=23 October 2022|website=onefootball.com|language=Indonesian|archive-date=24 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221024175436/https://onefootball.com/id/berita/fakta-menarik-ivar-jenner-pemain-keturunan-yang-kabarnya-siap-bela-timnas-indonesia-di-piala-dunia-u-20-34903266|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.fcutrecht.nl/nieuws/2021/mei/eerste-profcontract-voor-ivar-jenner/|title=Eerste profcontract voor Ivar Jenner|trans-title=First professional contract for Ivar Jenner|date=28 May 2021|accessdate=23 October 2022|website=fcutrecht.nl|language=Dutch|archive-date=22 March 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230322071956/https://www.fcutrecht.nl/nieuws/2021/mei/eerste-profcontract-voor-ivar-jenner|url-status=live}} He signed his first professional contract in May 2021.
Jenner signed a new three-year deal with Utrecht in August 2023.{{cite web|url=https://www.fcutrecht.nl/nieuws/2023/augustus/nieuwe-verbintenis-ivar-jenner-tot-medio-2026-vastgelegd|title=Nieuwe verbintenis: Ivar Jenner tot medio 2026 vastgelegd|trans-title=New extension: Ivar Jenner extends his contract until mid-2026|language=Dutch|accessdate=4 August 2023|website=fcutrecht.nl|date=4 August 2023|archive-date=4 August 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230804120628/https://www.fcutrecht.nl/nieuws/2023/augustus/nieuwe-verbintenis-ivar-jenner-tot-medio-2026-vastgelegd|url-status=live}}
International career
Jenner has represented the Netherlands at under-15 level.
He is also eligible to represent Indonesia, and in October 2022, he travelled with fellow Dutch-Indonesian footballer Justin Hubner to Indonesia to become naturalized, in order to represent the Indonesia national under-20 football team at the 2023 AFC Asian Cup and the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup.{{cite web|url=https://www.goal.com/id/berita/justin-hubner-and-ivar-jenner-siap-bela-timnas-indonesia-akan-jalani-proses-naturalisasi/bltf4f5a21104d562f7|title=Justin Hubner & Ivar Jenner Siap Bela Timnas Indonesia, Akan Jalani Proses Naturalisasi|trans-title=Justin Hubner & Ivar Jenner Ready to Defend the Indonesian National Team, Will Go through the Naturalization Process|first=Archie|last=Nugho|date=23 October 2022|accessdate=23 October 2022|website=goal.com|language=Indonesian|archive-date=10 November 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221110193943/https://www.goal.com/id/berita/justin-hubner-and-ivar-jenner-siap-bela-timnas-indonesia-akan-jalani-proses-naturalisasi/bltf4f5a21104d562f7|url-status=live}}
Although Jenner still holds the Netherlands passport, on 17 November 2022, he played for the Indonesia U-20 in a losing effort, 0–6 against France U-20 in a friendly match in Spain.{{cite web|url=https://kumparan.com/kumparanbola/hasil-uji-coba-ivar-jenner-and-justin-hubner-starter-timnas-u-20-ditekuk-prancis-1zGnssUBWPR|title=Hasil Uji Coba: Ivar Jenner & Justin Hubner Starter, Timnas U-20 Ditekuk Prancis|website=kumparan.com|access-date=17 November 2022|language=Indonesian|archive-date=23 November 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221123220820/https://kumparan.com/kumparanbola/hasil-uji-coba-ivar-jenner-and-justin-hubner-starter-timnas-u-20-ditekuk-prancis-1zGnssUBWPR|url-status=live}} He also played against Slovakia U-20 two days later, in a 1–2 loss.{{cite web|url=https://www.cnnindonesia.com/olahraga/20221119194701-142-875958/timnas-indonesia-kalah-1-2-dari-slovakia-hubner-kartu-merah|title=Timnas Indonesia Kalah 1–2 dari Slovakia, Hubner Kartu Merah|website=cnnindonesia.com|access-date=19 November 2022|language=Indonesian|archive-date=23 November 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221123220807/https://www.cnnindonesia.com/olahraga/20221119194701-142-875958/timnas-indonesia-kalah-1-2-dari-slovakia-hubner-kartu-merah|url-status=live}}
On 27 May 2023, Jenner received a called-up for the senior team for the friendly matches against Palestine and Argentina. Ivar made his debut on June 14 2023, against Palestine in a 0–0 draw. On June 19 2023, Ivar made his first start for the senior team, in just his second appearance for them against Argentina in a 0–2 loss.{{cite web|url=https://www.viva.co.id/bola/liga-indonesia/1603906-timnas-indonesia-panggil-26-pemain-untuk-lawan-argentina-ada-ivar-jenner-dan-rafael-struick|title=Timnas Indonesia Panggil 26 Pemain untuk Lawan Argentina, Ada Ivar Jenner dan Rafael Struick|website=viva.co.id|date=27 May 2023|access-date=27 May 2023|language=Indonesian|archive-date=28 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230528052950/https://www.viva.co.id/amp/bola/liga-indonesia/1603906-timnas-indonesia-panggil-26-pemain-untuk-lawan-argentina-ada-ivar-jenner-dan-rafael-struick|url-status=live}}
On 29 August, Jenner received a call up to the under-23 team for the 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualification. He made his debut for the under-23 team against Chinese Taipei, in a 9–0 win. He would score his first international goal against Turkmenistan a few days later.{{cite web|url=https://www.tribunnews.com/superskor/2023/09/09/hasil-timnas-u23-indonesia-vs-china-taipei-arena-pembantaian-9-0-garuda-muda-puncaki-grup-k|title=Hasil Timnas U23 Indonesia vs China Taipei: Arena Pembantaian 9-0, Garuda Muda Puncaki Grup K|website=tribunnews.com|access-date=9 September 2023|language=Indonesian|archive-date=29 September 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230929020836/https://m.tribunnews.com/amp/superskor/2023/09/09/hasil-timnas-u23-indonesia-vs-china-taipei-arena-pembantaian-9-0-garuda-muda-puncaki-grup-k|url-status=live}}
Jenner was named in the final squad for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup tournament. He played in all matches and helped the national team reached its first ever knockout stage.
Personal life
Born in the Netherlands, Jenner is of Indonesian descent.{{cite web|title=Profil Ivar Jenner, Pemain Naturalisasi Baru Berdarah Jember|url=https://www.idntimes.com/sport/soccer/yogama-wisnu-oktyandito/profil-ivar-jenner-pemain-naturalisasi-baru-berdarah-jember|date=24 May 2023|website=idntimes.com|language=id}}
On 22 May 2023, Jenner officially obtained Indonesian citizenship.{{cite news|url=https://bola.okezone.com/read/2023/05/23/51/2818292/ivar-jenner-dan-rafael-struick-resmi-jadi-wni-ketum-pssi-erick-thohir-pastikan-satu-hal|title=Ivar Jenner dan Rafael Struick Resmi Jadi WNI, Ketum PSSI Erick Thohir Pastikan Satu Hal|language=id|date=23 May 2023|website=bola.okezone.com}}
Career statistics
=Club=
{{updated|9 May 2025}}{{Soccerway|ivar-jenner/811720}}
| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition | |||||||
| rowspan="2"|Club
!rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|Cup !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division
!Apps !Goals !Apps !Goals !Apps !Goals !Apps !Goals | |||||||
| rowspan="4"|Jong Utrecht
|rowspan="4"|Eerste Divisie |5 | 0 | colspan="2"|– | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2022–23
|13 | 0 | colspan="2"|– | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | |
| 2023–24
|11 | 0 | colspan="2"|– | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | |
| 2024–25
|26 | 0 | colspan="2"|– | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0 | |
| colspan="3"|Career total
!55 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 55 | 0 |
=International=
{{updated|match played 5 June 2025}}
| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|+ Appearances and goals by national team and year | |||
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| rowspan="3"|Indonesia
|2023 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 16 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 3 | 0 | |
| colspan="2"|Total | 21 | 0 |
International under-23 goals
| class="wikitable" | ||||||
| Goal | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 12 September 2023 | Manahan Stadium, Surakarta, Indonesia | {{fbu|23|TKM}} | 1–0 | 2–0 | 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualification |
| 2. | 2 May 2024 | Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium, Doha, Qatar | {{fbu|23|IRQ}} | 1–0 | 1–2 {{aet}} | 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup |
See also
References
{{Reflist}}
External links
{{Commons category}}
- [https://www.fcutrecht.nl/teams/ivar-jenner Profile] at the FC Utrecht website
- [https://www.pssi.org/national-team/mens-seniors/players/ivar-jenner-2 Profile] at the Football Association of Indonesia
- {{NFT player}}
- {{Soccerway}}
- {{WorldFootball.net}}
{{Indonesia squad 2023 AFC Asian Cup}}
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Category:Indonesian men's footballers
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Category:Naturalised citizens of Indonesia
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Category:Men's association football midfielders
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Category:Naturalised association football players
Category:2023 AFC Asian Cup players