Abdul Sulaiman Kadir (27 December 1948 – 4 April 2003) was an Indonesian professional footballer, who played as a winger in Indonesia's national team from 1965 to 1979.[2] Due to his agility in maneuvering the ball, Abdul Kadir got himself the nickname "The Deer" (Indonesian: Kancil).[2] He is the record holder in terms of both appearances and goal scoring for the Indonesia.[3] In December 2021, he was confirmed to have made 105 'A' appearances (111 overall) at the international level to become a member of the FIFA Century Club, the only Indonesian footballer to do so.[4]

Abdul Kadir
Abdul Kadir (right)
Personal information
Date of birth (1948-12-27)27 December 1948
Place of birth Denpasar, Indonesia
Date of death 4 April 2003(2003-04-04) (aged 54)
Place of death Jakarta, Indonesia
Height 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in)
Position(s) Winger
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1969–1971 PSMS Medan 34 (20)
1971–1979 Persebaya Surabaya 107 (85)
1979–1980 Arseto Jakarta 12 (4)
1980–1982 Perkesa 78 10 (2)
1982–1983 Jaka Utama 3 (3)
Total 166 (132)
International career
1966–1967 Indonesia Yunior 6 (4)
1967–1979 Indonesia[1] 111 (70)
Managerial career
1983–1984 Indonesia
1984–1992 Krama Yudha Tiga Berlian
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Playing career edit

Club edit

In the late 60s, Abdul Kadir played for Persikupa Cikupa. He won the 1969–71 Perserikatan with PSMS Medan. In the 1970s, Abdul Kadir played for Persebaya Surabaya in the Indonesian League. He won Kejuaraan Nasional PSSI (Kejurnas) in 1978 with Persebaya Surabaya.

National team edit

Abdul Kadir was first selected into the national team for 1965 GANEFO Games in Pyongyang, North Korea when he was 16 years old. With Indonesia he won the 1968 King's Cup in Thailand, the 1969 Merdeka Tournament in Malaysia, and the 1972 Pesta Sukan in Singapore. He and Indonesia national team also finished as runners up at the 1972 President's Cup Football Tournament.[2] He played more than 100 international matches and score more than 70 international goals (including non 'A' match) for Indonesia national team.[5]

Together with Soetjipto Soentoro, Max Timisela, Iswadi Idris, and Jacob Sihasale, he was elected as a player in the Asia All Stars in 1966-1970.[6]

After retirement edit

Abdul Kadir coached the Krama Yudha Tiga Berlian team and helped them finish third in the 1986 Asian Club Championship. Together with Muhammad Basri and Iswadi Idris ("Basiska"), he coached the national team for the 1990 World Cup qualifications, which turned out unsuccessful. During the latter part of his life, Abdul Kadir suffered from kidney failure and needed to undergo dialysis twice a week at the Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital (RSCM).

Death edit

Abdul Kadir died in Jakarta on 4 April 2003, survived by his wife and four children as well as grandchildren.[2]

Career statistics edit

International goals edit

Scores and results list Indonesia's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Abdul Kadir goal.
List of international goals scored by Abdul Kadir
No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition Ref.
1 11 August 1967 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia   South Korea 1–3 1–3 1967 Merdeka Tournament [7]
2 13 August 1967 Ipoh, Malaysia   Singapore 2–0 4–1 [8]
3 15 August 1968 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia   Singapore 2–0 4–0 1968 Merdeka Tournament [9]
4 17 August 1968 Ipoh, Malaysia   South Korea 2–0 4–2 [10]
5 3–1
6 19 August 1968 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia   Taiwan 5–1 10–1 [11]
7 6–1
8 21 November 1968 Bangkok, Thailand   Malaysia 1–0 1–0 1968 King's Cup [12]
9 25 November 1968   Burma 2–1 3–1 [13]
10 3–1
11 27 November 1968   Singapore 1–0 7–0 [14]
12 1 November 1969 Ipoh, Malaysia   Thailand 4–0 4–0 1969 Merdeka Tournament [15]
13 3 November 1969 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia   Malaysia 1–0 3–1 [16]
14 3–0
15 7 November 1969   Singapore 3–0 9–2 [17]
16 5–0
17 6–0
18 19 November 1969 Bangkok, Thailand   Singapore 2–2 2–3 1969 King's Cup [18]
19 1 August 1970 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia   Singapore 3–0 3–1 1970 Merdeka Tournament [19]
20 4 August 1970 Penang, Malaysia   Hong Kong 3–1 3–1 [20]
21 6 August 1970 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia   South Korea 1–1 1–2 [21]
22 8 August 1970   Japan 3–2 3–4 [22]
23 10 August 1970   Thailand 6–3 6–3 [23]
24 9 November 1970 Bangkok, Thailand   South Vietnam 4–2 5–3 1970 King's Cup
25 5–2
26 13 November 1970   Malaysia 1–0 3–0 [24]
27 2–0
28 19 December 1970 Bangkok, Thailand   Thailand 1–0 1–0 1970 Asian Games [25]
29 5 May 1971 Seoul, South Korea   Hong Kong 2–0 2–1 1971 President's Cup [26]
30 8 May 1971   Burma 1–0 1–3 [27]
31 5 June 1971 Jakarta, Indonesia   Singapore 3–0 3–0 1971 Jakarta Anniversary Tournament [28]
32 7 June 1971   Burma 1–1 1–1 [29]
33 13 June 1971   Khmer Republic 1–0 1–0 [30]
34 9 August 1971 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia   Burma 1–1 2–2 1971 Merdeka Tournament [31]
35 2–1
36 13 August 1971 Ipoh, Malaysia   Singapore 3–0 4–0 [32]
37 27 August 1971 Singapore   Singapore 1–1 2–3 1971 Pesta Sukan [33]
38 10 November 1971 Bangkok, Thailand   Malaysia 2–0 2–0 1971 King's Cup [34]
39 20 March 1972 Rangoon, Burma   Thailand 4–0 4–0 1972 Olympic Games qualification [35]
40 25 March 1972   India 4–1 4–2 [36]
41 7 June 1972 Jakarta, Indonesia   Laos 2–1 5–1 1972 Jakarta Anniversary Tournament [37]
42 2–1
43 11 June 1972   Sri Lanka 1 8–0 [38]
44 2
45 13 June 1972   Malaysia 1–0 3–0 [39]
46 3–0
47 17 June 1972   Khmer Republic 3–0 4–0 [40]
48 2 August 1972 Singapore   Philippines 2–0 3–0 1972 Pesta Sukan [41]
49 8 August 1972   Khmer Republic 2–0 5–0 [42]
50 3–0
51 21 September 1972 Seoul, South Korea   Singapore 1–0 2–1 1972 President's Cup [43]
52 2–1
53 25 September 1972   Philippines 1 12–0 [44]
54 2
55 28 September 1972   Malaysia 2–1 3–1 [45]
56 3–1
57 7 October 1972 Jakarta, Indonesia   Australia 1–3 1–4 Friendly [46]
58 11 October 1972 Jakarta, Indonesia   New Zealand 1–1 1–1 Friendly [47]
59 24 September 1973 Seoul, South Korea   South Korea 1–1 1–3 1973 President's Cup [48]
60 26 September 1973   Khmer Republic 2–3 2–3 [49]
61 19 April 1974 Jakarta, Indonesia   Uruguay 1–0 2–1 Friendly [50]
62 21 April 1974 Jakarta, Indonesia   Uruguay 2–3 2–3 Friendly [51]
63 1 June 1974 Jakarta, Indonesia   Burma 1–1 2–4 1974 Jakarta Anniversary Tournament [52]
64 7 June 1974   Malaysia 1–0 4–3 [53]
65 3–1
66 4–3
67 28 July 1974 Ipoh, Malaysia   Singapore 5–0 5–0 1974 Merdeka Tournament [54]
68 13 June 1978 Jakarta, Indonesia   Malaysia 1–0 3–0 1978 Jakarta Anniversary Tournament [55]
69 2–0
70 3–0

Honours edit

PSMS Medan

Persebaya

Indonesia

Indonesia

Krama Yudha Tiga Berlian

  • Galatama: 1985, 1986-1987
  • Piala Liga: 1987, 1988, 1989

Records

See also edit

References edit

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