Irfan Bachdim
Bali United in 2017 | |||||||||||||||||
Personal information | |||||||||||||||||
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Full name | Irfan Haarys Bachdim | ||||||||||||||||
Date of birth | [1] | 11 August 1988||||||||||||||||
Place of birth | Amsterdam, Netherlands | ||||||||||||||||
Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.72 m)[2] | ||||||||||||||||
Position(s) |
Winger, attacking midfielder | ||||||||||||||||
Team information | |||||||||||||||||
Current team | Persik Kediri | ||||||||||||||||
Number | 5 | ||||||||||||||||
Youth career | |||||||||||||||||
1997–1998 | Argon | ||||||||||||||||
1998–2000 |
Ajax | ||||||||||||||||
2000–2003 | Argon | ||||||||||||||||
2003–2007 | Utrecht | ||||||||||||||||
Senior career* | |||||||||||||||||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | ||||||||||||||
2007–2009 | Utrecht | 1 | (0) | ||||||||||||||
2009–2010 | Haarlem | 12 | (1) | ||||||||||||||
2010 | Argon | 4 | (0) | ||||||||||||||
2010–2012 | Persema Malang | 25 | (16) | ||||||||||||||
2013 |
Chonburi | 8 | (1) | ||||||||||||||
2013 |
→ Sriracha (loan) | 11 | (3) | ||||||||||||||
2014 | Ventforet Kofu | 0 | (0) | ||||||||||||||
2015–2016 | Consadole Sapporo | 7 | (0) | ||||||||||||||
2017–2019 |
Bali United | 66 | (13) | ||||||||||||||
2020–2021 | PSS Sleman | 7 | (1) | ||||||||||||||
2021–2023 | Persis Solo | 26 | (4) | ||||||||||||||
2023– | Persik Kediri | 11 | (0) | ||||||||||||||
International career | |||||||||||||||||
2010–2019 | Indonesia | 41 | (12) | ||||||||||||||
Medal record
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 28 April 2024 |
Irfan Haarys Bachdim (born 11 August 1988) is a professional
Early life
Bachdim's father, Noval, is an Indonesian national of Arab descent born in Malang, East Java. He lived in the resort area of Lawang outside Malang before moving to the Netherlands in the 1980s, where he resettled and married Hester van Dijk, a Dutch national. Irfan was born in Amsterdam as the couple's second son and lived there until adulthood. As he has maintained his Indonesian nationality throughout his life, he is not considered naturalised.[5]
Irfan was born to a family of footballers. Noval formerly played for PS Fajar Lawang (an association member of Persekam Malang) in the 1980s. Additionally, Irfan's grandfather, Ali, played for Persema Malang in his hometown and PSAD Jakarta, a military team, as he also served in the Indonesian Navy.[6]
Club career
Early career
Irfan Bachdim started his football career at SV Argon in 1997 and moved in 1998 to the famed Ajax Youth Academy in Amsterdam, where he trained along with Mitchell Donald, Jeffrey Sarpong, Christian Supusepa and Ryan Babel. After three years there, he returned to SV Argon, where he became the youth league's top scorer despite his midfield position.
FC Utrecht
Scouts of FC Utrecht, a club that has never been absent from the top flight of Dutch football, recruited him in 2003. He started for FC Utrecht's junior team, all the while appearing on occasions for the senior reserve team. He made his debut for FC Utrecht in the Dutch top-tier league, the Eredivisie, on 17 February 2008, playing 90 minutes against VVV-Venlo.[7]
Bachdim joined the Indonesia national under-23 football team during a training camp that took place in the Netherlands. However, his debut in Indonesia's red and white colours had to be delayed because he was injured one week prior to the 2006 Asian Games.
HFC Haarlem
After FC Utrecht chose not to extend his contract, Bachdim signed for HFC Haarlem in July 2009 in a free transfer deal. In March 2010, he underwent trials in Indonesia for Persib Bandung and Persija Jakarta. However, neither club signed him.
Persema Malang
Bachdim's desire to play in Indonesia was finally realised on 9 August 2010, upon his recruitment by the then-coach of
After Persema's decision to move from the
Chonburi FC
As the league dualism in Indonesia continued to undermine the smooth running of competitions, Bachdim participated in trials outside Indonesia. He tried his luck at leading Thailand club
In early December 2013 after failing to get a regular spot, Bachdim went for trials at
Ventforet Kofu
Bachdim announced on Monday, 27 January 2014 that he had officially joined J. League first-division side Ventforet Kofu. According to Ventforet, the club thought highly of the forward's potential during a tryout held by the J. League Players Association. His fast playing style as a winger caught the club's eye even though he was not in top physical condition at the time.
Ventforet general manager Satoru Sakuma said Bachdim will be the J. League's first Indonesian player and his contract will run through the end of the 2014 season. However, he failed to win playing time.[11]
Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo
Japanese media on Monday, 22 December 2014 published that J2 league team
Bali United
After injuries upset his football experience in Japan, Bachdim in 2017 returned to Indonesia to play for the up-and-coming
Unfortunately, his injuries often recurred in Bali, forcing him to slide down the pecking order and give way for fitter players throughout the years. In early 2020, Bali United made it clear that his service would not be retained. His fans gave a heartfelt send-off after his last session as a Bali United player. On 14 February 2020, Bachdim was officially introduced at less glamorous Liga 1 club PSS Sleman, which is also known for its ultras who have propelled a revolution in the club. Sleman fans, however, were unimpressed when Bachdim expressed his love for Bali and Bali United during the transition.
PSS Sleman
Before Bachdim could endear himself to the supporters of his new club, the
Persis Solo
In 2021, Bachdim joined
International career
Irfan Bachdim on 1 December 2010 debuted for the Indonesian national team at the 2010 AFF Championship and helped the squad reach the final match. His two goals in the competition propelled him into football stardom in Indonesia. From this point, he became a regular choice for the national team until late 2019 under different coaches. He was called up for the February 2020 national team training under new coach Shin Tae-yong.[19]
Career statistics
International
- As of match played 19 November 2019
Indonesia national team[20] | ||
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Year | Apps | Goals |
2010 | 8 | 2 |
2011 | 4 | 0 |
2012 | 11 | 4 |
2013 | 2 | 0 |
2014 | 3 | 1 |
2016 | 3 | 3 |
2017 | 5 | 1 |
2019 | 5 | 1 |
Total | 41 | 12 |
International goals
- Scores and results list Indonesia's goal tally first.[21]
No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
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1. | 1 December 2010 | Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta, Indonesia | Malaysia | 5–1 | 5–1 | 2010 AFF Championship |
2. | 4 December 2010 | Laos | 4–0 | 6–0 | ||
3. | 5 June 2012 | Rizal Memorial Stadium, Manila, Philippines | Philippines | 2–1 | 2–2 | Friendly |
4. | 26 September 2012 | Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Stadium, Bandar Seri Begawan , Brunei |
Brunei | 1–0 | 5–0 | |
5. | 3–0 | |||||
6. | 5–0 | |||||
7. | 14 July 2014 | Saoud bin Abdulrahman Stadium, Al Wakrah, Qatar | Qatar | 2–2 | 2–2 | |
8. | 6 September 2016 | Manahan Stadium, Surakarta, Indonesia | Malaysia | 2–0 | 3–0 | |
9. | 9 October 2016 | Maguwoharjo Stadium, Sleman, Indonesia | Vietnam | 2–2 | 2–2 | |
10. | 8 November 2016 | Mỹ Đình National Stadium, Hanoi, Vietnam | Vietnam | 2–1 | 2–3 | |
11. | 8 June 2017 | Phnom Penh Olympic Stadium, Phnom Penh , Cambodia |
Cambodia | 1–0 | 2–0 | |
12. | 15 October 2019 | Gianyar , Indonesia |
Vietnam | 1–3 | 1–3 | 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification |
Honours
Club
- Consadole Sapporo
- Bali United
- PSS Sleman
- Menpora Cup third place: 2021[23]
- Persis Solo
- 2021[24]
International
- Indonesia
- AFF Championship runner-up: 2010
Individual
Personal life
Bachdim is a celebrity in Indonesia. He is well known for starring in many product advertisements including Pocari Sweat, Suzuki, Nike, and many more. He is one of the very select few Indonesian footballers who have appeared in other scopes outside of football. He is massively popular domestically among female fans due to his looks and personality.[27][28]
Bachdim is married to Jennifer Kurniawan, a model born to a
See also
References
- ^ "Irfan Haarys Bachdim". persissolo.id. Archived from the original on 21 December 2012. Retrieved 12 December 2021.
- ^ "Irfan Bachdim: Profile". worldfootball.net. HEIM:SPIEL. Retrieved 10 October 2020.
- ^ Profile: Irfan Bachdim
- ^ "Irfan Bachdim Pilih Tetap di Indonesia". Kompas. 2011-01-01.
- ^ "Irfan Bachdim Pilih Tetap di Indonesia". January 2011.
- ^ "Irfan Bachdim, Satu Lagi Keturunan Arab di Persepakbolaan Indonesia". juara.bolasport.com. 14 August 2016. Retrieved 14 August 2016.
- Guardian.co.uk. Retrieved 2009-05-26.
- ^ Resmi Irfan Bachdim Gabung Chonburi FC
- ^ ตัวแทนไทยดาวรุ่งฉลามทดสอบเวกัลตะลุ้นโควต้าอาเซียน
- ^ Tiga Pemain Indonesia Trial Di Ventforet Kofu
- ^ Irfan Bachdim Joins Ventforet Kofu
- ^ Sapporo are set to sign Irfan Bachdim from Ventforet Kofu
- ^ Bachdim introduced by Consadole Sapporo
- ^ "FOTO: Kemeriahan Selebrasi Bali United Merayakan Gelar Juara Liga 1 2019". 23 December 2019.
- ^ "Juara Shopee Liga 1, Bali United Dapat Sambutan Meriah". 4 December 2019.
- ^ "Persiapan Mepet, Irfan Bachdim Optimistis Hadapi Piala Menpora 2021". sport.tempo.co. 14 March 2021. Retrieved 14 March 2021.
- ^ "Irfan Bachdim Gabung Persis Solo". sport.detik.com. 5 November 2021. Retrieved 5 November 2021.
- ^ "Irfan Bachdim Bawa Persis Solo Juara Liga 2, Sang Istri Bersorak Bangga". indosport.com. 31 December 2021. Retrieved 31 December 2021.
- ^ "Irfan Bachdim Kagum Shin Tae Yong di Timnas Indonesia".
- ^ Irfan Bachdim at Soccerway
- ^ "Bachdim, Irfan". National Football Teams. Retrieved 8 June 2017.
- ^ "Bali United Juara Liga 1 Usai Penantian Lima Tahun". cnnindonesia.com.
- ^ Donny, Afroni (24 April 2021). "Tekuk PSM Makassar, PSS Sleman Rebut Peringkat Tiga Piala Menpora". goal.com. Goal. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
- ^ "Sikat RANS Cilegon, Persis Solo Kampiun Liga 2 | Goal.com". www.goal.com. Retrieved 30 December 2021.
- ^ "Instagram".
- ^ "Daftar Peraih Penghargaan Liga 1 2017 | Goal.com" (in Indonesian). Retrieved 22 December 2017.
- ^ "Irfan Bachdim Jadi Aset Berharga PSS". 26 March 2020.
- ^ "Irfan Bachdim yang Selalu Menjadi Incaran Kaum Hawa".
- ^ Irfan, Jennifer announce marriage via Twitter | The Jakarta Post
- ^ Jennifer happy with her marriage | The Jakarta Post
- ^ "Hore! Irfan Bachdim Akhirnya Jadi Daddy". 10 February 2012.
- ^ "Penuh Makna, Ini Arti Nama Anak Ke-3 Irfan Bachdim dan Jennifer". 5 March 2021.
External links
- Official website
- Irfan Bachdim at National-Football-Teams.com
- Irfan Bachdim at Soccerway
- Irfan Bachdim at J.League (archive) (in Japanese)
- Irfan Bachdim Interview