Dede Sulaeman

For Indonesian player with the same name, see Dede Sulaiman.

Dede Sulaeman
Personal information
Date of birth (1956-05-08)8 May 1956
Place of birth Jakarta, Indonesia
Date of death 25 January 2026(2026-01-25) (aged 69)
Place of death Bekasi, Indonesia
Height 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Position Striker
Youth career
–1974 Persija Jakarta
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1974–1979 Persija Jakarta 10 (6)
1979–1986 Indonesia Muda
International career
1978–1985 Indonesia 36 (9)
Medal record
Men's football
Representing  Indonesia
Southeast Asian Games
1979 Jakarta Team
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Dede Sulaeman (8 May 1956 – 25 January 2026) was an Indonesian footballer who played as a striker for Persija Jakarta and Indonesia national team in the 1970s to 1980s. He was part of the national team when Indonesia almost qualified for the 1986 World Cup in Mexico before being defeated by South Korea. Dede was known for his agility and sharpness in the opponent's penalty box. He was the top scorer for Galatama in the 1982–83 competition season with 17 goals. Dede retired at the age of 30 after he chose to work at Pertamina.[1]

Career

Throughout his career, Dede only played for two clubs, Persija Jakarta in Perserikatan and Indonesia Muda in Galatama. Alongside Persija, Dede led the under-18 team to win the 1974 Soeratin Cup and the senior team to win the league title in 1979. Dede then moved to Indonesia Muda which was fostered by Pertamina until he retired in 1985.[2]

Death

On 25 January 2026, Dede died after collapsing while playing football at Betos Field, Bekasi. He was 69.[3]

Career statistics

Indonesia score listed first, score column indicates score after each Dede goal.
List of international goals scored by Dede Sulaeman
No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1 4 July 1979 Merdeka Stadium, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia  Malaysia 2–2 1–1 1979 Merdeka Tournament
2 23 September 1979 Gelora Senayan Stadium, Jakarta, Indonesia  Thailand 1–0 1–3 1979 SEA Games
3 24 March 1980 Merdeka Stadium, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia  Brunei 2–2 2–3 1980 Summer Olympics qualification
4 6 October 1983 Gelora Senayan Stadium, Jakarta, Indonesia  Saudi Arabia 1–0 1–1 1984 Summer Olympics qualification
5 26 October 1983 Merdeka Stadium, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia  Singapore 1–0 1–1 1984 Summer Olympics qualification
6 15 March 1985 Gelora Senayan Stadium, Jakarta, Indonesia  Thailand 1–0 1–0 1986 FIFA World Cup qualification
7 18 March 1985 Gelora Senayan Stadium, Jakarta, Indonesia  Bangladesh 2–0 2–0 1986 FIFA World Cup qualification
8 6 April 1985 Salt Lake Stadium, Calcutta, India  India 1–0 1–1 1986 FIFA World Cup qualification
9 30 July 1985 Gelora Senayan Stadium, Jakarta, Indonesia  South Korea 1–4 1–4 1986 FIFA World Cup qualification

Honours

Persija Jakarta U18

Persija Jakarta

Indonesia

Individual

References

  1. ^ Ginanjar, Dhimas. "Dede Sulaeman, Mantan Penggawa Timnas Indonesia Penjebol Gawang Korsel - Jawa Pos". Dede Sulaeman, Mantan Penggawa Timnas Indonesia Penjebol Gawang Korsel - Jawa Pos (in Indonesian). Retrieved 15 December 2024.
  2. ^ "Dede Sulaeman, Pencetak Gol Timnas Indonesia ke Gawang Kontestan Piala Dunia 1986". liputan6.com (in Indonesian). 9 October 2019. Retrieved 15 December 2024.
  3. ^ "Dede Sulaiman Legenda Timnas Indonesia Meninggal Dunia". Liputan 6. 25 January 2026. Retrieved 26 January 2026.


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