Layvin Kurzawa Arrives at Persib Bandung with a Brilliant Track Record

Kurzawa once represented the French national team and played for European clubs such as PSG and Fulham. His teammates have received the title of the world's best player.

26 Jan 2026 09:05 WIB · English

By Cornelius Helmy Herlambang

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Layvin Kurzawa, a former teammate of Neymar Junior at Paris Saint Germain, is now strengthening Persib Bandung. His presence complements Persib Bandung's ambition to achieve remarkable success in Asian competitions.

Kurzawa was introduced by Persib during the match against PSBS Biak at the Gelora Bandung Lautan Api Stadium, Bandung City, on Sunday (25/1/2026). In the match dedicated to the victims of the landslide in Cisarua, West Bandung, Persib won 1-0.

Kurzawa can now be considered the most prominent player in the "Maung Bandung" camp. The track record of this left-back is the most impressive. His name has been recorded in the French national team.

He has also traveled across several top leagues in Europe. Kurzawa has played alongside some of the football stars that have existed in this world.

All those experiences are believed to be valuable ammunition for Persib to achieve the Indonesian league championship title three times in a row and to take the furthest steps on the Asian stage.

Paris Saint-Germain player Layvin Kurzawa jumped to avoid the challenge from AS Monaco player Axel Disasi during the continuation of the French League match at The Parc des Princes Stadium, Paris, on Monday (22/02-2021) in the early hours WIB.

World class

Kurzawa is once again a Persib player capable of playing in multiple positions. This season, Persib coach Bojan Hodak has favored recruiting versatile players to facilitate rotation.

Having a pure left-back position, Kurzawa can play on the left wing as well as center-back. It is highly likely that the 33-year-old player will play in the wing-back position, which is currently the most vulnerable area for Persib.

Persib will need the ability to cross balls and speed in counter-attacks as they face a busy schedule over the next six months.

Forward Ramon "Tangue" Souza celebrated the header goal he scored in the 45+1 minute during the final match of Group G of the AFC Champions League Two against Bangkok United at the Gelora Bandung Lautan Api Stadium on Wednesday (10/12/2025). Persib won 1-0 in this match.

Currently, Persib is at the top of the BRI Super League 2025/2026 standings. Persib is also preparing to compete in the Round of 16 of the AFC Championship League Two.

The first opponent to be faced is Ratchaburi, a giant from Thailand. A strong mentality to compete with powerful European teams is clearly essential for Persib.

In the midst of this journey, Kurzawa's track record is highly sought after. He is a former member of the French national team from 2014 to 2019, having played alongside Karim Benzema, the 2022 Ballon d'Or winner.

French defender of Paris Saint-Germain, Layvin Kurzawa (above), leaps over French midfielder Anderlecht, Adrien Trebel, during the UEFA Champions League Group B football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Anderlecht (RSCA) on October 31, 2017, at the Parc des Princes Stadium, Paris.

At the club, he has graced a series of prestigious names. Starting from AS Monaco (France), Fulham (England), to Boavista (Portugal). The pinnacle of his career was playing at Paris Saint-Germain in Ligue 1 France. Kurzawa played alongside Neymar Junior in the Champions League.

The Deputy CEO of PT Persib Bandung Bermartabat, Adhitia Putra Herawan, stated that Kurzawa is a direct choice of Hodak. Although his contract only lasts for the next six months, there is a great hope that Kurzawa will lead Persib further this season.

"Kurzawa's abilities not only strengthen our strength on the pitch but also add to the camaraderie in the dressing room," he said.

This is a new adventure and I'm very excited. I can't wait to show off my skills on the pitch.

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) defender Layvin Kurzawa (center) struggles with Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea (right) during the opening match of Group H of the UEFA Champions League at Parc des Princes Stadium, Paris, France, Wednesday (21/10/2020) early morning WIB. PSG had nine chances, five of which were on target.

Kurzawa stated that in 2018, he visited Indonesia as a tourist. Now, he is determined to come as a football player.

According to Kurzawa, his decision to play in Indonesia is part of pursuing the best choice in his football career. He is confident that Persib is the best team in Indonesia and one of the major clubs in Asia at present.

"This is a new adventure and I am very enthusiastic. I can hardly wait to showcase my abilities on the green field," said the player valued at Rp 13.5 billion.

The nearest match for Persib in the BRI Super League is against Persis Solo in Surakarta on January 31, 2026. Meanwhile, in the ACL League Two, Persib will visit the home ground of Ratchaburi on February 11, 2026.

The future of Indonesia

If Kurzawa is no longer young, Persib has also welcomed the future of Indonesia in the form of Dion Markx. The contract for the 20-year-old player is also long, lasting up to 2.5 years.

Markx has a significant background in Dutch football culture. He was trained at the Vitesse Arnhem and NEC Nijmegen academies. The last club of the Indonesian U-23 national team player before arriving in Bandung was TOP Oss in the Dutch Division II.

In Bandung, this center-back will receive mentorship from naturalized Indonesian players of Dutch descent such as Marc Klok, Thom Haye, and Eliano Reijnders.

Currently, at a young age, Markx could be an investment. However, if his performance continues to soar, it is not impossible for Markx to become a powerful asset for Persib in the defense line.