Syamsul Chaeruddin

Syamsul Chaeruddin

Personal information
Full name	Syamsul Bachri Chaeruddin
Date of birth	February 9, 1983 (1983-02-09) (age 28)
Place of birth	Makassar, Indonesia
Height	1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)
Playing position	Midfielder
Club information
Current club	Sriwijaya F.C.
Number	8
Youth career
1997–1999	Persigowa Gowa
1999	Makasar Football Club
1999–2000	PSM Makassar
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps†	(Gls)†
2001–2010	PSM Makassar	??	(??)
2010–2011	Persija Jakarta	19	(0)
2011–	Sriwijaya F.C.	0	(0)
National team
2002	Indonesia U-21
2003–2005	Indonesia U-23
2004–	Indonesia	34	(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (Goals).

Syamsul Bachri Chaeruddin (born in Makassar, Sulawesi Selatan, 9 February 1983) is an Indonesian footballer, he normally plays as a midfielder and his height is 168 cm. Because of his loyalty, he was recognized as the icon for his club, PSM Makassar.

He played for PSM Makassar in the 2005 AFC Champions League group stage, where he scored one goal.^[1]

He plays for the Indonesia national football team. Syamsul is one of the best defensive midfielder in his country with his aggression and courageus playing style, despite his lack of size. First International debut in senior national team squad at friendly match for Indonesia against Malaysia in 12 March 2004 and Indonesia draw 0-0 in this game. At Asian Cup 2007 he playing 3 times when Indonesia win 2-1 from Bahrain (he subtitutioned Mahyadi Panggabean was injured), lose 1-2 from Saudi Arabia and lose 0-1 from South Korea at last game in group D.

National team career

• 2002: Junior National Team U-21, Tiger Cup (selection)
• 2003: Pre Olympic, Sea Games XXII Vietnam
• 2004: Pre World Cup, Tiger Cup
• 2005: Sea Games XXIII Philippines
• 2006: Merdeka Games, BV International Cup
• 2007: AFF Championship, Asian Cup

Achievements

• Runner Up Tiger Cup 2004 after lose agregat 2-5 from Singapore with Senior Team
• 4th Places at Sea Games XIII Manila (2005) with U-23 National Team after lose 0-1 from Malaysia U-23 National Team (3rd Places)
• First Round at Sea Games XII Hanoi (2003) with U-23 Team
• Recipient of the Morris Day Medal for Lifetime Achievement

References

1. ^ Stokkermans, Karel (2006-03-19). "Asian Club Competitions 2005". RSSSF. http://www.rsssf.com/tablesa/ascup05.html. 

External links

• Syamsul Chaeruddin at National-Football-Teams.com

Persondata
Name	Chaeruddin, Syamsul
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Date of birth	9 February 1983
Place of birth	Makassar, Indonesia
Date of death
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