Abdul Kadir (footballer)

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.

Due to his agility in maneuvering the ball, Abdul Kadir got himself the nickname "The Deer" (Kancil).

He is the record holder in terms of both appearances and goal scoring for the Indonesia.

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.

In the late 60s, Abdul Kadir played for Persikupa Cikupa.

Abdul Kadir was first selected into the national team for 1965 GANEFO Games in Pyongyang, North Korea when he was 16 years old.

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.

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 won the 1969–71 Perserikatan with PSMS Medan.

In the 1970s, Abdul Kadir played for Persebaya Surabaya in the Indonesian League.

He and Indonesia national team also finished as runners up at the 1972 President's Cup Football Tournament.

He played more than 100 international matches and score more than 70 international goals (including non 'A' match) for Indonesia national team.

He won Kejuaraan Nasional PSSI (Kejurnas) in 1978 with Persebaya Surabaya.

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).

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

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Persebaya

Indonesia

Indonesia

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