Muhammad Akbar Arjunsyah (born 21 July 2001) is an Indonesian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Liga 1 club Persija Jakarta.[2]

Akbar Arjunsyah
Personal information
Full name Muhammad Akbar Arjunsyah
Date of birth (2001-07-21) 21 July 2001 (age 22)
Place of birth Sidoarjo, Indonesia
Height 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)[1]
Position(s) Centre-back
Team information
Current team
Persija Jakarta
Number 33
Youth career
2019–2020 Persebaya U20
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021 Persatu Tuban 6 (0)
2022–2023 Gresik United 7 (0)
2023– Persija Jakarta 18 (2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 30 April 2024 (UTC)

Club career edit

Gresik United edit

Ahead of the 2022–23 Liga 2, Akbar signed a contract with Liga 2 club Gresik United.[3] He made his league debut for Gresik United in a 0–0 draw over Persekat Tegal on 29 August 2022.[4] On 27 September 2022, He marked his first win with Gresik United in a 2–0 win over Persipa Pati.[5] In his first season with Gresik United, Akbar only went on to make 7 appearances, because Liga 2 was suspended due to a tragedy. Akbar chose to leave Gresik United after saying goodbye to management after his contract expired.[6]

Persija Jakarta edit

On 17 April 2023, Akbar signed two-years contract with Liga 1 club Persija Jakarta.[7] He officially became Persija Jakarta's first signing in 2023–24 season.[8] Akbar made his league debut on 16 July 2023, coming on as a substituted, also scored his first league goal in 73rd minute in a 4–1 home win against Bhayangkara.[9]

Career statistics edit

Club edit

As of 30 April 2024[10]
Club Season League Cup Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Persatu Tuban 2021 Liga 3 6 0 0 0 0 0 6 0
Gresik United 2022–23 Liga 2 7 0 0 0 0 0 7 0
Persija Jakarta 2023–24 Liga 1 18 2 0 0 0 0 18 2
Career total 31 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 31 2

References edit

  1. ^ "Profile: Akbar Arjunsyah". www.worldfootball.net. Retrieved 19 July 2023.
  2. ^ "Akbar Arjunsyah". persija.id. Retrieved 16 July 2023.
  3. ^ "Persiapan Liga 2, Gresik United Kembali Pamerkan Pemain Baru". www.gresiksatu.com. Retrieved 24 May 2022.
  4. ^ "Persekat Tegal vs Gresik United 0-0 di Liga 2 2022/2023". www.ketiknews.id. Retrieved 29 August 2022.
  5. ^ "Gasak Persipa Pati 2 -0, Gresik United Raih Kemenangan Perdana di Liga 2". Tribunnews. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
  6. ^ "Pamitan dengan Gresik United, Akbar Arjunsyah OTW Gabung Persija Jakarta?". Tribunnews. Retrieved 1 April 2023.
  7. ^ "Akbar Arjunsyah Ungkap 2 Alasan Mau Gabung Persija di BRI Liga 1". www.bola.com. Retrieved 19 April 2023.
  8. ^ "Resmi! Akbar Arjunsyah Jadi Rekrutan Pertama Persija Jakarta di Musim 2023-2024". Okezone. Retrieved 19 April 2023.
  9. ^ "Laga Debut di Persija Langsung Cetak Gol, Akbar Arjunsyah Ogah Cepat Puas". www.bolasport.com. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
  10. ^ "Indonesia - A. Arjunsyah - Profile with news, career statistics and history". Soccerway. Retrieved 16 July 2023.

External links edit